Inside the headquarters of the Interastral Peace Corporation, Topaz led Clara to the door of
Diamond's office. Then, in a gentle tone, she said to Clara:
"Little Clara, relax—I'll speak up for you."
"Thank you, Sister Topaz." Clara first pressed her palms together in gratitude before lowering her head, her voice growing quiet and somber.
"I know Sister Topaz holds a high position, but really, there's no need."
"I'm the corporation's most wanted criminal. If you were punished because of me, I'd carry that guilt for the rest of my life."
"So please don't. I'm someone who deserves a thousand deaths anyway—it's not worth troubling Sister Topaz."
"Little Clara…" Hearing Clara's words, Topaz felt a pang of heartache.
Even if she acted like she didn't care, deep down she must be terrified… Topaz had lived through many things in her life and met all kinds of people.
So from that string of words just now, she could tell exactly what was going on in Clara's heart—it must be brimming with fear…
Thinking this, Topaz crouched down and pulled Clara into a tight hug.
"Don't worry, little Clara—I will definitely protect you."
"Mmm… thank you, Sister Topaz." Pressed against such overwhelming softness, Clara's head spun a little dizzily.
"There, there, such a good girl." Topaz released Clara, let out a soft laugh, and reached out to stroke her hair.
It felt smooth and silky under her fingers. Even though Topaz, holding a high position, had touched countless fine materials, she couldn't help stroking it a few more times.
"Mmm-hmm…" Feeling Topaz's touch, Clara let out a little hum (pretend, of course).
Seeing Clara acting so well-behaved made Topaz even more indignant on her behalf. If she had only been doubtful before, now she was completely certain.
Clara was just a victim!
'Damn the corporation…' Topaz couldn't help cursing inwardly.
"Um… little Clara, why don't you leave now? Get away from here."
"I can't, Sister Topaz. If I ran away, I wouldn't be able to live with myself." Hearing this, Clara simply shook her head.
"Ah, alright then."
Topaz sighed—such a kindhearted child. Then she took Clara's small hand in hers and gently repeated once more:
"Little Clara, please rest assured—I will definitely protect you."
"So don't be afraid."
"Clara isn't afraid! Clara is very strong!" Clara flexed her arm, showing off her completely nonexistent muscles to Topaz.
But her slightly trembling legs betrayed what she was really feeling inside (pretend again).
"Pfft—" Seeing Clara like this, Topaz couldn't hold back a laugh.
Hearing Topaz laugh, Clara put her hands on her hips, looking displeased.
"Hmph, Sister Topaz, what are you laughing at?"
"If you keep laughing, I'll ignore you."
"Ah, sorry sorry, Sister Topaz won't laugh anymore." At that, Topaz quickly raised her hands in a gesture of surrender.
"Hmph." Clara crossed her arms and turned her head away, pretending to sulk.
"Sorry, sorry, it was Sister Topaz's fault. How about Sister Topaz treats you to cake next time?"
"Hehe, I hope Sister Topaz keeps that promise." Hearing this, Clara revealed a meaningful smile.
"Of course—I swear by the Amber Lord that I'll treat little Clara to cake."
"That's not guaranteed, you know."
Seeing Clara's somewhat strange smile, Topaz felt a little puzzled, but didn't dwell on it. After all, how could such an adorable little girl have ulterior motives?
"Alright, we've been standing outside long enough—let's go in."
Topaz took a deep breath, tightly gripped Clara's little hand, and knocked on the door.
'I swear by the Amber Lord—I will protect little Clara!'
Looking at the small girl beside her, Topaz silently made this vow in her heart.
...
"Heh, Miss Clara, welcome to the Interastral Peace Corporation. I am Diamond, head of the Strategic Investment Department."
Inside the office, Diamond sat upright at his desk, dressed in a suit.
"Hello, hello! I'm Clara, and as you can see, I'm the universe's number one cutest beauty." Clara could sense the authority of an Emanator of Preservation emanating from the man before her. But she showed no panic, instead cheerfully introducing herself to Diamond.
"The universe's number one cutest?" Hearing this, Diamond didn't argue—he simply nodded.
"Indeed, since the day I was born, I've never seen any being who could rival you in that regard."
Upon hearing this, Clara couldn't help raising her chin proudly, showing off her swan-like neck, her face full of pride.
When Clara first crossed over into this world and realized how incredibly adorable she looked, she had worried for a while. After all, in this world, a beautiful girl without power would either end up dead or become a plaything for some powerful figure—let alone one as cute as Clara.
If Fuli hadn't cast their gaze upon her, Clara didn't even dare imagine what kind of life she'd be living now… But fortunately, now that she was practically unbeatable across the universe, that wasn't a problem anymore.
So, her absolutely adorable appearance became one of Clara's proudest possessions. Whenever someone sincerely praised her looks, Clara would happily chat with them for a while.
"Your exterior may be cute, but your heart is likely already stained with filth." Diamond stood up, his eyes fixed on Clara, an overwhelming aura radiating from his entire being.
"Huh? Brother Diamond, what are you talking about? There's no filth in my heart at all." Seeing
Diamond's demeanor, Clara seemed to shrink back a little, as if frightened.
Seeing the situation, Topaz quickly stepped in front of Clara.
"Director, there must be some misunderstanding! Clara definitely isn't the person described on the warrant!"
Diamond glanced at Topaz, snorted coldly, then shifted his gaze back to Clara:
"Remembrance? Cognitive alteration? Miss Clara, you have quite the methods. It seems the intel about you being an Emanator of Remembrance can be confirmed."
"What remembrance? What cognitive alteration? Director, I haven't—"
"Wake up!"
Just as Topaz tried to explain further, light emanated from Diamond, and an aura washed over Topaz.
"!" As the aura passed through her, Topaz's cognition instantly returned to normal. Recalling everything she had said and done earlier, Topaz angrily raised her gun, pointing it at Clara behind her.
But behind Topaz, Clara was already gone.
"Kekeke~ kekeke~ Sister Topaz~ how could you point a gun at Clara? Clara would be so sad, you know."
Diamond and Topaz looked toward the source of the voice. There sat Clara, one leg crossed over the other, the previous innocent and lively demeanor completely gone. In her hand was a pink button.
"Sister Topaz, don't be mad~ How about Clara treats you to some fireworks, okay?"
…
Clara: Regarding Topaz
Sister Topaz, liar liar~ You promised to protect me, but the next second you were pointing a gun at me. Even though I altered Sister Topaz's cognition, but setting aside the facts—am I, Clara, not a victim here?
But Clara is very well-behaved and understanding, so I didn't take it too personally. Instead, I treated Sister Topaz to a grand fireworks show.
Mmm~ I'm really such a good person~
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