If the other party was also a Nameless, then many things suddenly made sense.
There was just one point Firefly still didn't understand—if he was also a Nameless, why not directly reveal his identity?
In the end, Firefly missed the correct answer by a hair. Gallagher, as a Fictionologist, was a Pathstrider of [Remembrance]. The characteristics of 52 Family members combined to form "Gallagher," this "person who does not exist."
This was precisely why Firefly felt something about him seemed off at first glance, yet upon closer reflection, everything fit perfectly.
While Firefly was lost in her own thoughts, a voice suddenly came from behind the girl.
"Hm... It looks like Stelle won't be coming back today. So how about I keep you company for the rest of the time?"
Hearing the familiar voice from behind, Firefly—who had been looking slightly solemn—suddenly froze. A rare panicked expression appeared on her face.
It was as if a little rabbit that had been sneaking snacks outside had suddenly been caught by the ears.
Turning around somewhat stiffly and looking at the black-haired boy in front of her, Firefly subconsciously lowered her head, her eyes darting away, not daring to meet his directly.
"How about I keep you company for the rest of the time? Firefly."
Seeing that the girl still hadn't answered, Yun Fan repeated his earlier words, quietly waiting for Firefly's response.
After a long while, perhaps realizing that continuing to avoid it was pointless, Firefly clenched her small fists and asked in a somewhat uneasy whisper, "Fan... when did you get here?"
"When did I get here?" Yun Fan lightly rubbed his chin. Under the girl's slightly anxious gaze, he slowly spoke.
"Probably about half a system hour ago—starting from the moment you hit the jackpot and pulled out that 'Clockwork Pizza.'"
Yun Fan's words shattered the last shred of hope in the girl's heart. After a moment of silence, Firefly lowered her head with a somewhat dejected expression before turning to quietly leave.
However, at that moment...
A warm large hand suddenly grabbed the girl's wrist and pulled her back in one motion.
Thump!
Due to inertia—and because the girl was currently in a state of secret sorrow with unsteady footing—that single tug caused Firefly to crash directly into Yun Fan's embrace.
In an instant, this pure and adorable girl froze. This was the first time in her life as a war weapon that she had come into such intimate contact with a boy.
Thump! Thump! Thump!...
The two were so close that the girl could clearly hear the sound of Yun Fan's hot, beating heart in his chest.
Unknowingly, a blush rose on Firefly's cheeks.
Quietly lifting her head to gaze at the boy with a gentle smile on his face, the girl lowered her head again in confusion.
...
Stellaron Hunter headquarters spaceship...
Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!...
The computer monitoring Firefly's status once again issued an alarm and prompt sound, causing Silver Wolf—who was sitting in front of the computer playing a mobile game—to glance sideways.
After checking the system's prompt, she withdrew her gaze and continued battling with her teammates in the game.
At that moment, Kafka walked in gracefully from outside the lab, holding a coffee cup.
"This is the how many-th time?" Kafka asked with a somewhat strange expression.
"This is the fourth time. Her female hormones suddenly spiked, and this time the spike far exceeds the peak levels of the previous three."
Silver Wolf answered without lifting her head, still fighting alongside her teammates in the game.
Hearing this, Kafka said nothing more. She simply walked slowly to Silver Wolf's side and quietly watched the internet-addicted girl continue battling with her teammates.
"You bunch of trash! Even delivery guys deliver better than you!"
"With this skill level, what are you even doing playing FPS? Go home and farm land instead!"
"Trash! Trash!..."
Seeing the game situation turn completely one-sided, the furious Silver Wolf couldn't hold back and opened voice chat, unleashing a torrent of curses.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the girl's words fell, the entire game screen seemed to freeze—like a hard stun in place for a second—before returning to normal.
Immediately after...
"Holy crap holy crap! Bros, there's a girl!"
"Big sis, curse me! Curse me! Please, big sis!"
"Who're you calling big sis? Stop trying to claim relations!"
"..."
Hearing the series of perverted voices coming through the headset, Silver Wolf's face instantly darkened. Kafka, who had been secretly watching from the side, couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Wolfie~ Curse me~ Curse me~"
Kafka imitated her teammates' lines, seductively coaxing Silver Wolf in a charming tone.
Silver Wolf's face darkened even further, as if water could be squeezed out with a single pinch.
Unable to endure any longer, Silver Wolf directly closed the game. Then, using her hacking skills, she blacked into those teammates' accounts and gifted them permanent bans.
After that, she even pulled their personal information and some browser history, posting it all to public sites at their workplaces or schools.
Only after doing all this did Silver Wolf finally let out a breath.
"Hmph! Get ready to be socially dead, you perverts!"
— — — —
Shifting the view back to Penacony... Golden Hour... Aideen Park...
"Firefly, I know your true identity. Likewise, I also know your purpose in approaching Stelle."
Yun Fan slightly lowered his head and whispered softly into the girl's ear.
Hearing this, Firefly abruptly raised her head. Her blue-pink eyes darted frantically across the boy's face in panic.
"You... how do you know?"
To the girl's doubt, Yun Fan gave a calm smile before explaining.
"Just as under the light of [Harmony], all lies have nowhere to hide— the power of [Causality] likewise possesses the ability to see through lies. Only, compared to [Harmony], our power is even stronger."
"The power of [Causality] can foresee the future and rewrite the past. Whatever the heart desires, all can be reached!"