It was a vow. A tether she could not sever once forged.
Her silence lingered.
And yet, the divine being on the other side of the veil did not grow displeased.
Instead, new lines of text unfurled across her interface, glowing with faint silvery light.
[Unknown Cosmic Entity is not disappointed in you.]
[Unknown Cosmic Entity respects your caution.]
[Unknown Cosmic Entity declares: they will remain by your side regardless.]
[Unknown Cosmic Entity has chosen to sponsor you.]
Her pupils contracted slightly. 'Even without naming Fluffy?'
The screen flickered again.
[Unknown Cosmic Entity has sponsored 100 gold coins.]
[Unknown Cosmic Entity politely requests permission to remain in your stream and observe the Unknown Entity.]
Ling Yu exhaled slowly, masking her astonishment behind composure. She flicked her fingers, and the coins transferred seamlessly into her inventory.
"Fine," she whispered. "Stay. Watch, if that is what you want."
