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"Want to do it again?"
Stelle's eyes sparkled as she waited expectantly for Sol's response.
She felt the gates of a brand-new world opening before her, a sensation more wonderful than anything she had ever known!
Woohoo! Please cheer for her, applaud for her!
"This kind of thing can be experienced slowly later. There's no need to rush it."
Sol wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, his gaze toward Stelle already different now. "Stelle, is this your first time? You seem pretty bold."
How should he put it?
As someone who transmigrated and was a Zenless Zone Zero player, he had chosen the female protagonist too.
So, just like kissing Belle, kissing Stelle gave him that strange, thrilling feeling of kissing himself.
So weird. Yet, so good.
"Of course. I'm naturally gifted—even my first time can create miracles!"
Stelle nodded proudly as she spoke.
What a pity. She couldn't steal a few more kisses.
The gates to that new world had closed on her once again.
"Senior Stelle, you're practically a genius!"
Sol raised his hand and applauded, praising her sincerely.
"It's nothing worth mentioning." Stelle waved her hand modestly, yet still puffed out her chest with a clear go on, praise me more expression.
"From now on, when you're out and about, just say my name. I've got your back."
Sol patted Stelle on the shoulder and said seriously.
The moment she stuck out her tongue, he knew he absolutely couldn't miss out on this little thing.
"Thank you." Thinking about how amazing Sol was, Stelle nodded happily.
The Galactic Baseballer had gained yet another powerful friend.
At this moment, Silver Wolf felt like she was an outsider.
Wasn't Stelle supposed to be here to save her? Why did it feel like Stelle was here to pick up guys instead?
No, no, no—she couldn't misunderstand her good sister—
"Ahem ahem." Stelle glanced at Silver Wolf beside her and said seriously to Sol, "So now, can you give Silver Wolf her freedom back? What I can do is way more impressive than her!"
"From a personal standpoint, I'm willing to."
Sol stroked his chin and said with a grin, "After all, Silver Wolf is indeed far inferior to you. She's just too lame."
Even after boosting herself to a million HP, she still couldn't win—truly lame.
Someone as straightforward as Stelle was just so adorable.
"You!"
Silver Wolf glared furiously at Sol.
Back when he was holding her, he didn't sound this smug.
Back when he was learning Aether Editing from her, he even praised her skills. And now she wasn't even as good as Stelle?
"Silver Wolf, don't be sad. It's normal that you can't compare to me."
Stelle gently patted Silver Wolf's back and comforted her. "Even though you're not as capable as me, you're about to be free!"
"..."
For a moment, Silver Wolf didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
That's right—she was about to be free.
But then why did she feel a little depressed?
"I really envy you, having a friend like this."
Sol sighed and said to Silver Wolf, "Stelle used half of her own freedom in exchange for yours. What a touching friendship!"
"Mm-hmm!"
Stelle nodded vigorously at Silver Wolf.
See? This is how your sis treats you!
"I-I don't need it." Though tempted, Silver Wolf still gritted her teeth and said, "Stelle is my good friend. I don't want her to lose her freedom."
She was deeply moved—Stelle had gone this far for her.
But precisely because of that, she couldn't let the pure and simple Stelle fall into a den of demons. What if she ended up like Sparkle, messed with day in and day out—who knows what she'd become.
This suffering—she'd bear it herself!
If I don't go to hell, who will?!
"Don't be like that, Silver Wolf."
Stelle pulled Silver Wolf close by the shoulders and comforted her. "I'm only losing half my freedom. Sol is kind—he'll treat me well."
She thought back to the time on the Astral Express, when Sol treated them to hometown delicacies and helped them avoid Himeko's afternoon tea.
If she stuck with Sol, she'd definitely get free food every day. That kiss just now wasn't bad either—she could kiss for freedom every day.
Losing half her freedom [×], coming over to Sol's place to hang out for half the day every day [√].
So good!
Stelle's grip around Silver Wolf tightened even more, her attitude resolute.
Silver Wolf, Silver Wolf—I'm warning you, don't ruin my good thing!
"Stelle!"
Silver Wolf was so moved she couldn't pull herself out of it.
"Wolf!"
Stelle gazed at her affectionately.
"Stelle! Let me do it!"
"Wolf! I'll do it!"
The two tangled together, both thinking entirely for Stelle's sake.
"Ahem. So, what's the verdict? Give me a straight answer."
Sol coughed lightly and reminded them. "If you keep dragging this out, I might change my mind. Think carefully—this deal is a loss for me. There won't be another chance next time."
If the deal was canceled, he'd get a free kiss from Stelle—win.
If the deal went through, he'd get half of Stelle for free—win.
A massive win either way!
As for giving up Silver Wolf's freedom—well, she'd come back on her own eventually.
"Silver Wolf, I've already kissed him. If I give up now, that'd be a huge loss."
Stelle held Silver Wolf's hand and said solemnly.
Silver Wolf bit her lip, choking up as she spoke. "Stelle… thank you."
With a sister like this, what more could one ask for?
In the future, she would definitely find a way to help Stelle escape this sea of suffering!
"Sol, we've already made our decision."
Stelle held Silver Wolf's hand and said eagerly to Sol.
"Alright." Sol nodded and said briskly, "Today, Stelle uses half of her freedom to redeem Silver Wolf's complete freedom from me."
"The contract is sealed, witnessed by all. Any who break it shall suffer the punishment of devouring rock!"
Trafficking juvenile Stellaron spirits—never misses!
By now, he was already on the verge of collecting two protagonists.
Just thinking about it filled him with a strong sense of accomplishment.
He just wondered what Rin and Nicole were doing right now—were they bullying Ethereals in the Hollows? He kind of missed them.
"The contract is sealed! Any who violate it shall suffer the punishment of eating rocks!"
Stelle declared solemnly.
Silver Wolf held Stelle's hand and nodded along.
"Very well." Sol nodded slightly and said seriously to Silver Wolf, "Silver Wolf, from this moment on—you are free!"
"I… I'm free?"
Silver Wolf murmured, hardly daring to believe it.
Over these past few days, she had been trapped in a cage.
Every day by Sol's side, forced to play games with him.
Each time, she had to carefully read Sol's mood and deliberately throw the match.
Now that she thought back on it, all that humiliation and bitterness had already faded into smoke.
Looking back, it all felt like a dream.
Silver Wolf couldn't help but chant:
"When first I came, reckless and wild,
Trapped in a cage, bereft of freedom.
Putting on smiles, playing along,
Yielding at every turn to survive.
In dire straits, a friend reached out,
Measuring hearts with hearts sincere.
Today the Wolf returns as sovereign,
All past trials scatter like clouds."
After finishing the poem, Silver Wolf felt light all over, her mental realm breaking through.
Ether Editing inspiration surged forth like a spring—she had become a complete Wolf!
"Great poem, truly great!"
Stelle clapped and praised her, celebrating her friend.
"You're about to ascend, aren't you?"
Sol looked at Silver Wolf and said somewhat speechlessly.
"Sorry, I just had a moment of great enlightenment and spoke from the heart. Didn't mean to show you up."
Silver Wolf waved her hand and said calmly.
"..."
Sol silently shook his head. He really didn't feel shown up at all.
At this moment, Stelle waved at Sol, her mood bright as she said, "Well then, Sol, I'll be heading off first. I'll report back here again tomorrow."
She had finally rescued Silver Wolf—a major achievement. Next, she'd go find Kafka to claim credit.
"Mm."
Sol waved his hand, signaling her to leave.
Silver Wolf was just about to follow her and properly thank Stelle.
But with a single glance from Sol, Sparkle—who had been enjoying the show—immediately understood and blocked Silver Wolf's path.
She slung an arm over Silver Wolf's shoulder and said with feigned surprise, "Hey, hey, hey~ You're free now. Aren't you going to say goodbye to an old friend like me?"
Silver Wolf snapped back to her senses and said with deep emotion to Sparkle, "Yeah. I gained my freedom thanks to Stelle's sacrifice, while you don't have a friend like her."
"..."
Sparkle revealed a mysterious smile.
The game isn't over yet, Silver Wolf—I'll just wait for your stocks to crash.
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