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Chapter 5: Seele: He’s Too Kind

But over time, her perspective shifted. 

Luo Yu was nothing like she had imagined. 

He wasn’t condescending or mocking. Instead, he was kind, approachable, and genuinely brought warmth to Boulder Town without expecting anything in return.

Seele moved from disbelief to suspicion, investigating Luo Yu thoroughly, expecting to uncover some hidden agenda. 

But she found nothing. Instead, she learned more about his selfless actions, growing to genuinely admire him.

He was truly exceptional, so much so that it made her feel inferior. 

Like stars dimming in the presence of the sun, Seele felt her own selfishness and darkness starkly contrasted against Luo Yu’s brilliance.

Her codename was Butterfly, but she wasn’t a delicate butterfly fluttering among flowers. 

Her “flowers” were the chaos of the Underworld, having witnessed much ugliness and filth, her sickle stained with blood—both from vile scum and Fragmentum Monsters.

Her moniker came from her graceful and dazzling combat style. 

Normally, she followed her own heart, feeling no guilt. 

But facing Luo Yu’s brilliance made her acutely aware of her own shortcomings.

Unlike her straightforward manner with Wildfire’s leader, Oleg, where right was right and wrong was wrong, she found herself more gentle and understanding when speaking to Luo Yu. 

Over time, as they met frequently and grew closer, Seele developed a strange feeling.

His gentle, kind, selfless nature, always helping others without reservation, was truly admirable. If there were more people like him, the world would be a better place. 

Yet every time she saw him helping others so selflessly, her admiration was tinged with an inexplicable frustration.

Can’t you think a little more about yourself? 

Doesn’t earning money feel hard? 

Don’t you feel reluctant to give it away to strangers? 

Helping others is fulfilling, but it can’t be everything. Everyone needs rest.

The many aid efforts in the Underworld, the frequent celebrations lifting Boulder Town’s spirits—all required unimaginable funds. 

While advising him, she silently tightened her grip on her sickle. 

Luo Yu was too pure, too easily hurt. As a friend, she had to be doubly vigilant, eliminating any threats to him.

...

Luo Yu tilted his head slightly, looking at Seele, who was clenching her fists and showing a mix of emotions.

His posture seemed strange because he was blocked...

In his view, the center was obstructed by a pop-up, showing the last reward notification. 

This gift module had a problem: clicking it would directly receive the items, causing hundreds of notifications to spill out at once.

Clicking confirm was not an option.

“Not to mention...” Seele stopped mid-sentence, noticing Luo Yu’s awkward posture. She tilted her head. “Hm? What’s wrong with you?”

Luo Yu slightly adjusted his neck, aligning his view. This way, the pop-up window perfectly blocked Seele’s face, leaving only her ahoge and fair neck visible. It was quite an awkward and surreal sight. 

Despite this, he looked at her earnestly, taking her advice to heart. “Thank you for your concern, Seele. But don’t worry too much, I’ll make sure to rest.”

“Who–who’s concerned about you!” Seele instantly retorted, like a cat whose fur had been ruffled, feeling embarrassed and trying to save face. “Don’t flatter yourself. I just don’t want you collapsing here in the Underworld and causing me trouble.”

She sneaked a glance at Luo Yu.

He agreed to all of this so readily!

Bringing meticulous help to others without ever considering the burdens he would bear himself.

How could she not worry…

“You too, make sure to rest. The work will never be finished,” Luo Yu said with concern.

“Rest? Do you think I’m some Overworld lord like you?” Seele sneered instinctively, her words revealing her unchanged view of the Overworld. She spoke bluntly, realizing afterward that her words might have been harsh. She quickly added, “Anyway, I’m very busy.”

Luo Yu felt a bit helpless.

“Well, that doesn’t seem much better than me. You should relax when you can. Here, take this.” He handed her an exquisite gift box.

“What’s this?” Seele didn’t take it immediately but instead asked directly.

Luo Yu smiled, “Candy. Eating sweet candy should make you happy every day.”

“Huh?”

Seele tilted her head, disbelieving. Then, angrily, she said, “Do you take me for a child?”

Despite her annoyed expression, she still reached out and accepted the box.

[Gifted Seele a “Deluxe Candy Box,” a 3-Star gift, gaining: Path Energy +40]

Luo Yu’s smile widened.

Seele felt increasingly uncomfortable but suppressed it, coughing to bring up the main topic.

“I’ve received some information. Those guys are planning to make a move on you. Be extra careful; those scumbags will do anything for profit.”

She was referring to the dFragmentumers. 

The term didn’t denote a single organization but rather groups of individuals banding together into gangs. 

These gangs had varying levels of morality, with many involved in unsavory activities under the guise of resisting the Overworld’s exploitation, causing much of the Underworld’s chaos.

Though these gangs communicated, they were loosely organized, making it easy for information to leak. 

Seele had recently learned that several gangs were planning to kidnap Luo Yu for a hefty ransom.

“I’ll take you back later,” Seele said, her tone rebellious as usual, but the concern was evident.

Luo Yu didn’t refuse her kindness, nodding in thanks. “Thank you.”

Seele was displeased with his response, punching him lightly on the chest. “Just say thank you, don’t be so wishy-washy. Can’t you be a bit more manly?”

“Alright, thank you.”

Luo Yu’s expression turned odd at being told by a girl to be more manly. It felt strange.