Yun Fan spoke calmly of that supreme authority over Causality, his tone carrying a trace of pride and self-satisfaction.
'Foresee the future... rewrite the past...'
Firefly's attention was completely captured by the second half of Yun Fan's words. If the power of Causality could rewrite the past, did that mean her former comrades also had the possibility of being revived?
At this thought, Firefly's emotions couldn't help but stir with activity. But very soon, it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her—the girl instantly cooled down.
Immediately after, Firefly gave a very self-deprecating smile, and her interest gradually faded.
What was her own identity? She wasn't some rookie entertainer from the Iris Family—she was the infamous Stellaron Hunter, a Stellaron Hunter wanted by the Corporation with an enormous bounty.
Moreover, from the very beginning, she had approached Yun Fan with ulterior motives and the intent to use him. In essence, this was nothing more than deception—or in other words, another form of betrayal.
Even if the other party ultimately didn't mind, on what basis could she demand that he help her?
Thinking of this, Firefly's face filled with shame. She lowered her head with a darkened expression.
This scene fell into Yun Fan's eyes, filling the boy with great pity.
Yun Fan reached out and gently stroked Firefly's soft, silver hair. He recalled the first half of this strong girl's life. As a Gramm Iron Cavalry born for war, her first half had been numb, humble, and utterly meaningless.
Now, the Republic of Gramm had long since perished, the Sky Front had collapsed, and she remained the sole survivor, drifting alone in this cold and merciless universe. If not for the genuine warmth given to her by the Stellaron Hunters, the girl probably would have long since lost the courage to keep living.
"Mm...!"
Feeling that mischievous large hand on her head—that warm, comforting hand radiating gentleness.
Firefly couldn't help letting out a comfortable moan. Once she realized what she'd done, she adorably covered her mouth with both hands, her face flushed bright red.
"Don't worry, Firefly."
Yun Fan spoke softly into Firefly's ear with a gentle voice.
"I bear you no malice. On the contrary, I like you very, very much."
Hearing the word "like," Firefly felt as if her entire mental world had been smashed by a giant hammer—in an instant, everything went blank.
'Like... like... like...'
The word "like" echoed endlessly in the girl's heart. At this moment, Firefly's mind held nothing but this simple yet deeply meaningful word.
'Could this mean... could this be... a confession? But I...'
"You... Yun Fan, do you really know my identity?" Firefly placed both hands over her chest, feeling the heart inside her ribcage pounding as if it were about to overload. Her voice trembled slightly as she asked.
To Firefly's question, Yun Fan didn't think twice. He simply nodded lightly and answered without hesitation.
"Of course I know your identity, Firefly—survivor of the Gramm Republic's Sky Front, Stellaron Hunter Sam, and at the same time... a gentle, adorable, kind, and considerate girl."
Hearing Yun Fan's words, the girl finally truly believed what the boy said. He really did know her true identity—even knowing her real self, he was still willing to...
For a moment, Firefly's heart was filled with a mixture of emotions. On one hand, she felt genuine joy at the thought that someone needed her, that someone liked her.
On the other hand, the girl secretly worried in her heart—if she really accepted this "confession," it would mean that in the future, Yun Fan might have to stand against many factions as enemies...
"Are you worrying about 'Entropy Loss Syndrome,' Firefly?" Seeing Firefly's hesitant appearance, Yun Fan assumed she was concerned about that terminal illness. He immediately patted the girl's fragrant shoulder.
"There's no problem. Perhaps to the various factions of the galaxy, and to most Emanators of the Aeons, 'Entropy Loss Syndrome' is an incurable disease—but to me, it's really not that big of a deal."
As one of the many terminal illnesses in the Star Rail world, 'Entropy Loss Syndrome' was universally acknowledged by countless cosmic factions as an "incurable disease."
A "curse" engraved into the genes—currently, with human technology, it was extremely difficult to repair, with a success rate of less than one percent.
It caused the physical structure to fall into irreversible chronic dissociation, with consciousness gradually fading until even the body dissipated into the heavens and earth together. This was the most terrifying aspect of 'Entropy Loss Syndrome.'
"I can rewrite [Causality] and cure your illness, Firefly. So don't worry—I won't let you disappear."
When she heard Yun Fan say he could cure her 'Entropy Loss Syndrome,' a trace of delight couldn't help but appear on Firefly's face.
But very soon, that trace of delight quietly faded away.
At this, our Mr. Yun Fan was somewhat puzzled. From the current situation, Firefly's favorability toward him was still quite high.
The "like" he had just spoken was, in fact, more of a probe—a test of Firefly's view toward him.
If Firefly had shown clear disgust upon hearing the word "like," he could have laughed it off and treated it as a joke.
If, after hearing "like," Firefly showed shyness or surprise, then he could take it a step further.
From the girl's earlier reaction, she had shown no disgust or aversion toward him at all. In fact, Yun Fan could even detect a hint of cheerfulness and joy in Firefly's tone. In that case, he definitely had a chance.
Since that was so, Yun Fan could completely "climb up the pole while it was hot."
'What is Firefly worried about in her heart? If it's not Entropy Loss Syndrome, then what could it be? Elio's prophecy? That doesn't seem right either—after I ascended to godhood, his prophecies no longer have any effect. So what could it be?'
Yun Fan pondered, then slightly lowered his head to carefully examine the girl in front of him.
Perhaps it was telepathy—at the exact moment Yun Fan lowered his head, the originally shy and conflicted Firefly also lifted hers.
In an instant, the girl's beautiful blue-pink eyes met Yun Fan's, which were like a vast starry sky.
Though it was only for a fleeting moment, Yun Fan keenly captured and sensed something. In Firefly's eyes, he saw a trace of worry—it seemed to be worry for him.