Looking at the sight before him.
At the heartbroken girl curled into a ball beneath the soft, snow-white quilt.
Lin Chen suddenly felt a little uneasy.
A proud young lady like Asta had probably never been rejected before, had she?
With Asta's looks, knowledge, and status.
Her suitors across the vast reaches of space could probably circle Azure Star.
Faced with his cold, decisive rejection just now.
The beautiful acting station master must have taken quite a blow.
Not to mention, Asta was March 7th's best friend.
If March 7th came back later and saw that he had made Asta cry.
Explaining himself properly would be a problem in itself.
"Hey... Asta, don't cry."
"I was just talking off the cuff. You don't have to take it so seriously."
"What happened last night took place before you regained your sanity."
"Now that you're awake, let's call our previous grievances settled for the time being."
He slowly walked to the bedside.
Reaching out with his broad palm, he gently stroked Asta's head through the soft quilt.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Chen spoke in as calm a tone as he could manage.
Circumstances left him little choice, and Asta had brought him plenty of system rewards.
Besides, did he really hate Asta?
Not really. Just moments ago.
Faced with Asta's temptations, Lin Chen had nearly lost control.
Yes, Asta was a very charming girl, just like March 7th.
Lin Chen had always followed his heart, and claiming he wasn't attracted to her at all would have been bullshit.
"Really?"
Asta's slightly trembling voice came from beneath the soft, snow-white quilt.
"Yeah..."
"No matter what, you're March 7th's friend."
"Once the disaster at Herta Space Station is over, perhaps we can become friends too."
Lin Chen nodded quietly, his expression earnest as he spoke.
Comforting girls wasn't something he was good at.
But since things had come to this, he could only bite the bullet.
"Rustle..."
Slender fingers gently tugged down a corner of the snow-white quilt.
Asta poked her head out from beneath the covers.
Her clear, lake-blue eyes shimmered.
The tearful expression on her flawless, beautiful face.
Left Lin Chen momentarily dazed.
Right there before his eyes, Asta was showing him.
What it truly meant to be "delicately captivating."
His heart beating a little faster, Lin Chen instinctively turned his face aside.
Avoiding the heart-stirring look in Asta's eyes.
What Lin Chen failed to notice.
Was that the instant he turned away.
A strange gleam appeared in Asta's beautiful eyes, and the corners of her lips lifted slightly.
She seemed to be wearing a smug, playful smile.
"In that case, I won't hold what happened just now against you."
"I said earlier that I would give you a little gift."
"Wait here. I'll go find it for you..."
The girl climbed off the snow-white bed and slipped on her fluffy cartoon slippers.
Beneath her white lace nightdress, her long, smooth, snow-white legs stepped forward.
She walked straight toward the corner of the room.
Accompanied by the sounds of rummaging through drawers and cabinets.
All sorts of miscellaneous things were tossed onto the floor beside her.
Dolls, robots, little garments in every color...
Of course, none of those things held Lin Chen's attention.
As she bent over to search.
The hem of her already short white lace nightdress rode up.
Her round, pert bottom, clad in pure-white panties.
Had such graceful curves that Lin Chen found it hard to look away.
Asta really does have a great figure...
As he inwardly marveled in appreciation.
Lin Chen's thoughts couldn't help wandering.
If he hadn't rejected Asta's advances just now.
Would something have happened?
Pushing the slender girl straight onto the snow-white bed.
Would surely have made for an intimate memory he would never forget.
But that wouldn't count as truly conquering her.
Perhaps it's an aftereffect of the Sanity Pills. Asta clearly isn't herself right now.
If she's in this state, I might not be able to get the final reward!
He gently shook his head, dismissing the somewhat dangerous thoughts.
Ever practical, Lin Chen considered the plausible possibilities.
A moment later, she seemed to have finally found something.
With both hands behind her back, Asta slowly walked toward Lin Chen.
Though faint tear tracks still marked her beautiful, flawless face.
It blossomed into a smile brighter than any before.
If he had to describe it, it was like the warm sunshine of a summer afternoon.
Giving him a genuine sense of comfort and warmth.
"What wonderful thing have you found that you have to keep it hidden?"
Lin Chen smiled faintly and teased her casually.
"Hmph... It's a secret. I can't tell you yet."
"Close your eyes, Mr. Lin Chen. I'll give you a little surprise!"
Asta smiled softly, starlight glimmering in her beautiful eyes, making them especially dazzling and captivating.
[System! Activate the danger warning!]
[If danger approaches, automatically activate 100% defensive coverage for the nano armor.]
[Also summon Assault Squads Alpha and Beta and have them assume a defensive formation!]
With a mental command, the ever-cautious Lin Chen issued his instructions directly to the system.
Although Asta probably wouldn't do anything dangerous to him now that she had regained her senses.
It was better to be safe than sorry.
Lin Chen still didn't understand this world well enough, and he didn't want any accidents.
As for the two assault squads, Lin Chen had named them himself.
They were small combat units organized from twelve Space Marines.
After issuing his instructions, Lin Chen took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.
The next moment, accompanied by light footsteps.
Lin Chen distinctly felt something being slipped into his coat pocket.
Then something sweet, cool, and soft pressed against his lips.
Soft strands of hair tickled him, and the rich, elegant fragrance of expensive perfume filled the air.
At the same time, a warm, soft, springy sensation like marshmallows followed.
Perhaps because she was pressed so close.
Lin Chen could distinctly feel the curves and suppleness of the girl's breasts.
"Asta, you..."
Lin Chen suddenly opened his eyes and placed his hands on Asta's smooth shoulders.
But before he could push away the girl who had suddenly ambushed him.
Her slender arms wrapped around his back, and her fingers interlocked.
Asta pressed her body a little closer to his.
"Mr. Lin Chen... don't you like it?"
Her willow-leaf brows lifted slightly.
In Asta's clear, lake-blue eyes.
Countless specks of stardust seemed to swirl, giving her a unique, captivating allure.
Her lilting, soft voice sounded beside his ear, leaving Lin Chen's heart wavering.
At that moment, Lin Chen had ultimately overestimated his resistance.
Faced with the bold advances of an exceptional young lady like Asta.
He found himself reluctant to pull away and hesitant, his mind somewhat blank.
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