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Bochang didn't expect Stelle to visit again tonight, just like yesterday.
She still wore her white shirt as pajamas, but this time she brought along a pillow. It seemed she had just finished washing up, with droplets of water lingering on her hair tips.
Stelle's golden eyes appeared tranquil, as if sharing the bed together was the most ordinary thing for them.
[Option 1: Immediately respond, "Sure." — Completion Reward: Silver Wolf's Sneak Attack. Note: Watch your back!]
[Option 2: Gently pat Stelle's head and say, "If you keep acting so sweetly, it'll be hard for me too..." — Completion Reward: Ethical Praise, Fountain Location at Belobog Administrative District Central Plaza. You can consume one Ethical Praise to retrieve treasures from the fountain once. Note: This type of item may...]
"Silver Wolf! It's you again!"
Bochang had been vigilant all day but hadn't spotted any trace of Silver Wolf.
Logically speaking,
it seemed unlikely for them to be tracked here as well.
Although not overly concerned about being watched by Silver Wolf,
still...
whenever he thought about being under surveillance, Bochang couldn't help feeling a chill run down his spine, something beyond his control.
"It appears I have no choice but to reluctantly accept the Ethical Praise..." Bochang sighed, "Option two."
Time resumed its flow.
Bochang reached out and gently ruffled Stelle's gray hair, creating a playful mess.
Undeniably... it felt quite nice.
Stelle looked at Bochang with a puzzled expression, unsure of his intentions.
Bochang said, "If you keep acting so endearingly, even I'll find it hard to resist..."
["Reward distribution in progress - Congratulations! You have earned Ethical Praise from Belobog Administrative District's Central Plaza Fountain. You can consume one Ethical Praise to retrieve treasures once from the fountain. Note: This type of item will..."]
"So that's how it is... Well then, I'll head back and get some sleep now."
Despite being rejected, Stelle showed no signs of disappointment on her face.
She genuinely didn't seem bothered by his refusal.
"Sweet dreams," Bochang waved, feeling his heart bleed internally.
He had squandered a chance to share a bed with Stelle.
Although sleeping together wouldn't allow for any intimate actions—and might even cause him insomnia—it was still a pleasure just to lie beside such a beautiful girl.
Watching Stelle return to her room, Bochang sighed inwardly.
"Silver Wolf, ah, Silver Wolf... How long are you going to keep spying?"
With that thought, Stelle casually closed her door and returned to her own bed.
Meanwhile...
The door of March 7th's room suddenly opened, and she looked puzzled at Stelle and Bochang's doors, wondering what they had been secretly discussing earlier.
After a moment's consideration, the pink-haired girl stepped out and knocked on Stelle's door.
Before even getting comfortable, the gray-haired girl turned to open it again. Initially feeling slightly uneasy, her apprehension vanished upon seeing March 7th. "March, it's quite late. Is something wrong?" asked Stelle.
"Let's talk inside." March 7th gently pushed Stelle back into her room.
Unaware of these events unfolding outside, Bochang picked up the black bear mask and carefully placed it in a cabinet drawer.
With that, he lay down on his bed to rest.
Bochang planned to use the power of the Sheep Talisman tonight to visit Serval's Dreamscape.
"Come to think of it... Should I inspect the room? Could there be any traps set by Silver Wolf here? However... suddenly checking without any reason might raise suspicion. After all, every time Dan Heng returns home, he essentially conducts a thorough inspection. If I do the same, it could arouse Silver Wolf's doubts."
"Moreover, if even Dan Heng couldn't detect them, how could I... Never mind... Let's leave it as is..."
"As I ponder this, the methods employed by the Stellaron Hunters truly seem peculiar... Wait, could they have tampered with Stelle somehow? That's why... Dan Heng wouldn't find anything." Bochang had a sudden realization.
At Jarilo VI's Perpetual Motion Machine Shop...
After Serval left the store...
Pela returned discreetly, unlocked the door with her key, and entered the machine shop.
Inside, she retrieved the recorder hidden within one of the instruments.
Then, she quietly departed.
As an intelligence officer for the Silvermane Guards, upon noticing the unusual conversation between Serval and Bochang, her instincts alerted her to its significance.
Without hesitation, she had concealed a recorder nearby.
Walking home, as she listened to the mention of "Stellaron" from the recording, Pela fell deep into thought.
"Serval was expelled from the Architects just because he was researching Stellaron? Did Bochang and others truly dream about it? I highly doubt that."
Having never heard of "Stellaron" before, Pela felt compelled to investigate further, but... considering Serval's remarks about its high secrecy level, she hesitated.
Pela wanted to delve deeper into this investigation, but... considering what Serval had mentioned—the high level of secrecy surrounding Stellaron—she felt hesitant.
Even Serval, from the prestigious Landau family, was expelled from the Architects and forced to leave the Silvermane Guards for studying Stellaron.
As for Pela, she certainly didn't wish to depart from the Silvermane Guards.
Throughout her life, she had tirelessly strived day and night, acquiring vast knowledge with one goal: joining the Silvermane Guards.
Being dismissed due to this matter would make it unimaginably difficult for her to survive in Belobog thereafter.
After a moment of hesitation, Pela decided to wade into these murky waters nonetheless.
"The suspected knowledge of the Architects' secrets by Bochang and others poses a threat to Belobog. As an intelligence officer for the Silvermane Guards, I cannot remain idle. By intensifying surveillance on Bochang and his group, I can avoid directly handling sensitive information. If any critical situation arises, I will immediately report it to the Great Guardian."
Slowly, Pela returned to her home.
Meanwhile... inside the two-story villa, within Bochang's room...
He also began focusing on the task at hand.
"Since prying information from Serval in reality seems challenging, let's try guiding her through Dreamscape instead."
With this thought...
As Bochang lay asleep in bed, his soul had already departed his body. He first visited Stelle's room, intending to check if there were any issues with her Dreamscape.
However...
However, upon entering, he found March 7th changing clothes.
Meanwhile, Stelle was already lying on her bed, ready to rest.
The pink-haired girl had partially undressed, revealing her slender waist and ample curves. In that moment of Bochang's bewilderment,
March 7th completely removed her top.
Now, only a white lace bra covered her upper body, accentuating the subtle blush on her snow-like skin.
Unaware and defenseless, March 7th placed both hands on her belt, preparing to take off her skirt.
"Stop, stop!" Bochang covered his eyes with both hands but couldn't resist peeking through the gaps between his fingers, murmuring, "It's not like March 7th can see me anyway..."
Peering cautiously, Bochang's eyes widened as he watched.
Unexpectedly, March 7th halted before continuing further. Confused, she muttered, "Why do I feel something isn't quite right?"
Her gaze scanned the room back and forth.