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Bochang hadn't anticipated that Stelle would reveal everything to March 7th. If he had known earlier, he should have given her a heads-up, perhaps saying something like, "What happened today is our secret; don't tell anyone."
Something along those lines.
He thought to himself, "This seems a bit awkward now. Well, no use dwelling on it since it's already happened. Better focus on how to face March 7th."
"Judging by these options, if I get slightly harsh with her, she might actually start crying..."
"In that case, I can only choose the second one."
Having made his decision, Bochang said, "March, isn't that a bit of an overreaction...?"
[Reward being distributed - Congratulations! You've earned a pack of ultra-fashionable sanitary pads. Note: This item has been stored in the system space and can be directly accessed for use.]
"Huh?" Bochang was taken aback.
Honestly, this was the first time he'd received such an item that seemed practically useless to him.
If he were female,
he could potentially use the sanitary pad.
But Bochang is male, come on!
For now, the ultra-fashionable sanitary pad would likely gather dust in the system space. Fortunately, the system space appeared virtually limitless, so there was no need to worry about running out of storage capacity later.
This ultra-modern sanitary pad would likely just gather dust in the system space for now.
Fortunately, the system space seemed practically infinite, so there was no need to worry about running out of storage capacity in the future.
"Not exaggerating at all!" March 7th huffed, turning her head away deliberately and puffing her cheeks indignantly... yet she still looked quite charming. "From now on, I'll keep a closer eye on Stelle."
"March, they might have already been in a romantic relationship. By intervening like this, aren't you perhaps..." Dan Heng shrugged, his face expressionless but sensing something amiss.
March 7th's attitude appeared slightly off, possibly since the incident with the Doomsday Beast...
'Is it because Bochang helped March twice?'
Dan Heng wasn't quite sure; he had never been particularly attuned to matters of emotion.
Cheeks slightly flushed, March 7th protested, "How am I interfering? Besides, they could even be related by blood... We're doing this for their own good."
"What are you guys talking about?"
Stelle tilted her head slightly. While she understood every word they said individually, comprehending their combined context proved difficult.
What exactly did they not do that night with Bochang?
And how was it related to blood relations?
"Star, you truly don't understand? How innocent..." March 7th placed hands on her hips, "Well then, we definitely need to intervene even more."
Dan Heng had no desire to explain further. He merely glanced at Bochang and said, "In any case... if you have the time, I think getting a DNA test would be advisable. As far as I know, Belobog has facilities capable of conducting such tests."
Do Bochang and Stelle share any blood relation?
There certainly could not be one.
After all, Bochang was entirely a transmigrator, having crossed over physically. How could he possibly share blood ties with Stelle?
Although clear in his mind,
Bochang found himself unable to provide an explanation. Instead, he simply agreed, "Let's wait until we've dealt with the situation involving Stellaron."
"Until then, I will protect Star." March 7th spread her arms like a protective hen, creating a barrier between them.
Bochang rested his forehead on one hand and said, "Even if you don't protect her, it's completely fine. I know my limits; rest assured."
It was no joke.
To harm Stelle, Bochang would first have to overcome the Stellaron Hunters' intervention.
The Silver Wolf was keeping a close watch now.
Stelle felt utterly ignored... The sensation wasn't pleasant at all, and she couldn't help but mimic March 7th, puffing out her snowy cheeks.
Noticing this, Bochang remarked, "Perhaps we should discuss some serious matters instead?"
"Serious matters?" Dan Heng pondered for a moment. "Didn't we cover everything necessary last night? What else is there to discuss?"
The information regarding Stellaron's location.
Bochang momentarily struggled with how to respond.
"I've already obtained the desired intelligence. Shouldn't I avoid wasting more time? No... I can't afford any further delays." After a brief pause, Bochang nodded and said, "I now know Stellaron's location."
"What? How do you know that?"
March 7th let out a startled exclamation.
Dan Heng furrowed his brows, somewhat perplexed by the situation.
Bochang rubbed his chin and said, "As for how I found out, you don't need to worry about that... Just understand that last night, I discovered Stellaron's location."
"Huh? That mysterious, huh?" March 7th spread her hands helplessly. "We're pretty curious now."
"Well, what if I told you... I dreamt of it?" Bochang casually replied.
He definitely wouldn't reveal anything about the Sheep Talisman's power, at least not yet.
Otherwise...
Stelle would undoubtedly connect it to their sleep-induced Dreamscapes from two days ago.
And March 7th might also recall the peculiar sensation she experienced last night.
The pink-haired girl frowned slightly.
"Dreamt of it... That doesn't really count as intelligence, does it?"
Bochang solemnly stated, "I can assure you it's true."
"If you suggested a resonance between the Stellaron fragments, I might have believed it, but... The Stellaron fragment is clearly with Stelle," Dan Heng shook his head.
Both March 7th and Stelle directed their puzzled gazes towards Bochang.
In reality...
After learning about this from the dream, Bochang had considered revealing it, but then remembered that even in dreams, he appeared unchanged.
His identity would undoubtedly be exposed.
At that point, mentioning the Stellaron's location to Stelle would seem even more suspicious...
It was better to disclose it himself directly.
As Bochang pondered how to respond,
Dan Heng continued, "This may involve your secrets; never mind, let's forget I mentioned it. You can confirm it for yourself."
"In any case... now that we know Stellaron's location, there's no need to continue pretending. We can head directly north from Belobog. After all, our primary goal is Stellaron itself. The matter of opening the channel to the Upper Underworld can wait until after our return."
"Everyone, prepare your gear. We'll set off right after breakfast." Dan Heng's gaze swept over the three others.
March 7th raised both hands excitedly and cheered, "Yay! Finally, we can escape this boring job and resume our adventures."
Before Bochang could decide how to respond, March 7th and Dan Heng had already entered their rooms to pack—though it seemed they didn't have much to gather.
Seeing this, Bochang exchanged a glance with Stelle and said, "Let's get ready then. Stelle, soon...we will temporarily bid farewell to this place."
Stelle nodded, turned into her room, and retrieved her cherished black metallic baseball bat.
Bochang turned and retrieved his black bear mask and Vow Spear.
Dan Heng emerged briefly to glance at them.
Regarding Bochang's acquisition of another mask, the stoic little azure dragon showed no curiosity whatsoever.
However, it was March 7th who asked, "What's this?"
"It's an interesting gadget. When worn, it enhances physical attributes; it's called the Black Bear Mask."
Bochang's strength had already been boosted twice by the [Dating Options] system.
Currently, he possessed four times the average human strength.
Nevertheless, upon donning the black bear mask, he still experienced a significant increase. It was unclear whether this was due to the mask being different from the original or... if the original black bear was simply that formidable.
Bochang didn't know and wasn't in the mood to investigate further.
Regardless, as long as the black bear mask could enhance his capabilities, that was sufficient for him.
When confronting Stellaron next, this item would undoubtedly prove useful.
March 7th remarked, "Intriguing. Can I take a closer look?"