Never Changing His Ways

Himeko could not be sure what connection the incredibly lifelike glimpses of a life in her dreams had to her.

But whenever those memories that should not have existed surfaced, she felt joy and pain, sharing the feelings of Murata Himeko in her dreams.

Along with them, the memories of an ambiguous intimacy with that captain, and a small lingering regret, slowly began to sprout like seeds.

Somehow, she also felt an inexplicable sense of closeness toward Lin Feng.

Meanwhile, as he looked at the mature beauty lying on the snow-white hospital bed, her face tinged with sorrow as tears fell in her sleep, Lin Feng felt something stir.

An inexplicable impulse rose in his heart. After a moment of hesitation, he leaned in and kissed those soft, cool lips.

They were soft and sweet, carrying a delicate orchid fragrance. Her breathtakingly beautiful, mature face, like that of Sleeping Beauty, was almost poisonous in its allure, leaving even the usually self-controlled Lin Feng a little dazed.

Because he was stealing a kiss, his heartbeat slowly quickened, as though he were taking on some daring adventure.

Of course, what Lin Feng did not know was that, much like a scene from a fairy tale, Himeko had regained consciousness during that light kiss as she lay on her side on the snow-white hospital bed.

Through her barely opened eyes, she recognized the person before her. Himeko felt embarrassed and angry, yet a faint anticipation stirred in her heart.

And what exactly were those nostalgic yet sorrowful memories, so much like memories of a past life?

Could that really have been my past life? Had Lin Feng crossed the barriers between worlds to find his lost beloved?

Himeko also felt a little anticipation and let her imagination wander over what her relationship with Lin Feng might ultimately become.

Looking at Lin Feng's handsome face, filled with tender affection, Himeko shut her eyes and chose to keep pretending she was unconscious.

Yes, his sneak attack was rather despicable, but she did not want to wake up just then.

After all, that would make things terribly awkward.

Whatever else he might be, Lin Feng had saved her life. She could hardly slap him across the face.

Besides, she was still rather weak. If it came to a fight, she probably could not beat Lin Feng, who possessed Stellaron Power.

And her first kiss was already gone. Pushing him away now would not accomplish much.

But Himeko had clearly underestimated just how shameless Lin Feng could be.

Almost as if by reflex, Lin Feng's right hand moved onto the proud swell of her breasts beneath her white gown.

He gently squeezed. Their full contours were astonishingly soft and smooth, sending an enticing sensation into his palm.

The mature red-haired beauty clenched her teeth, her slender brows drawing together slightly. She was still holding herself back, keeping Lin Feng from noticing anything unusual.

Damn it... this Lin Feng really has no shame. He's nothing but a pervert and a scoundrel.

But wasn't the captain in my dreams just the same, always sneaking chances to take liberties with the Valkyries...?

Hmph... never changing his ways. That describes this fellow perfectly!

Although she badly wanted to spring up and give Lin Feng a beating, Himeko ultimately abandoned the idea.

It was strange and contrary to her usual temperament, but his presumptuous behavior truly did not disgust her all that much.

On reflection, perhaps some subconscious sense of familiarity and affection had made her lower her guard and stop resisting.

"Ahem... I might have gone a little too far. Better quit while I'm ahead..."

As clarity gradually returned to his eyes, Lin Feng withdrew his wandering hand in time and stopped taking liberties with the mature beauty before him.

[Ding! In light of the host's shameless behavior, you have earned 200 Path of Elation simulation points.]

[Current accumulated Path simulation points: 1,700. Keep up the good work, host!]

At the same time, the system's cold, mechanical notification sounded in Lin Feng's mind once again.

Another 200 points in the bag. I'm getting closer and closer to that S-Rating.

Thank goodness... Himeko hasn't woken up yet. Otherwise, I'd be in serious trouble!

Feeling fortunate, Lin Feng let a faint smile curl at the corners of his mouth.

But to Himeko, who was secretly peeking through narrowed eyes, his smile looked rather sleazy.

Seriously? Taking advantage of me and looking so pleased with yourself? You little brat, just you wait. Once you join the Astral Express, I'll take my time dealing with you. That was exactly what Himeko was thinking.

Picking up the phone that had fallen onto the floor, Lin Feng browsed the photos he had taken earlier. As he looked at Himeko's beautiful sleeping face and her voluptuous, alluring curves in the pictures, his lips curled into a smug smile.

"These turned out pretty well. I really do have the makings of a pervy photographer."

"Hmm... I'll have to keep these photos safe. Can't let anyone stumble across them..."

Lin Feng muttered a few words to himself, unaware that Himeko had caught everything he had done.

What a rotten little bastard... taking liberties wasn't enough, so he even took pictures?

Hearing what Lin Feng had just said, Himeko felt utterly mortified and furious.

She wanted to sit up suddenly and smash his phone, but reason ultimately overcame the impulse, and Himeko chose to endure it for now.

"I'm off... Teacher Himeko, I'll come visit you again next time!"

After speaking softly and leaving a parting kiss on Himeko's beautiful cheek, Lin Feng quietly slipped away.

Once Lin Feng was gone, Himeko opened her eyes on the snow-white bed, her beautiful amber gaze filled with embarrassed anger.

A faint blush also rose on her lovely face, which had been as fair as jade.

"Lin Feng... is he really the same person as the captain in my dreams?"

"But in terms of looks and personality, they really are almost identical..."

"Forget it. I'll stop thinking about that for now and just see what this fellow is trying to do."

"It's best not to let anyone know what happened today, especially that girl Little March..."

After murmuring a few words, Himeko made up her mind to keep everything that had happened that night a secret in her heart forever.

Naturally, she could see March 7th's affection for Lin Feng. It was definitely more than ordinary friendship.

So, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, Himeko decided to keep her lips sealed.

"Doo-loo-loo, spin around, spin around, doo-loo-loo..."

Humming the oddly catchy little tune, Lin Feng hurried all the way back to his Hibernation Pod compartment.

He opened his phone. In the "Ms. Herta Solo Fan Association" group chat, the fellow with the nickname Watermelon Field Chara was still posting nonstop, spreading rumors about Asta lining her own pockets.

"Just you wait, punk. Enjoy yourself for now. Tomorrow, I'm coming to deal with you..."

At that moment, Lin Feng finally understood what it meant to be timid in person but throw heavy punches online.

Someone like Watermelon Field Chara would remain a potential menace as long as he stayed on Herta Space Station.

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