Absolutely legitimate Star Iron, I've awakened the Underworld System?

　Bai Qiong looked at Topa, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

　He knew he was doing something that could change Toppa's life, or even his own perception.

　However, he had no way out; he had to complete the system's mission in order to save Belberg and Toppa.

　"I'm ready."

　"Topa said, his voice trembling slightly."

　Bai Qiong took out ropes, whips, and thin, sexy lingerie from a bag she had prepared in advance.

　This is the preparation that Bai Qiong made in advance after withdrawing from the daytime battlefield in preparation for heading to tonight's battlefield.

　"No, Mr. Bai Qiong! You...you're going to go this far? I thought...it was just..."

　Topa was so frightened that her face turned pale and her body trembled involuntarily.

　“You had no choice. To be honest, I didn’t want to do this either, but I didn’t know how to reach the goal faster... so I prepared a little more thoroughly.”

　"Then...then be gentle..."

　Topa was a little scared, but he still spoke tremblingly.

　"Don't worry, I will."

　Bai Qiong nodded, then slowly walked towards Topa...

　It seems tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

　……

　However, it's not just Bai Qiong and Topa who are sleepless tonight, but also March 7th.

　She curled up in bed, the blanket kicked to her feet, and hugged the blue and pink pillow tightly to her chest.

　Starlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, casting a long, thin trail of light on the floor, like a silent urging.

　On March 7th, I turned over, and the mattress creaked slightly.

　Her fingers unconsciously gripped the edge of the pillow, crumpling the fabric under her fingertips.

　The image of Bai Qiong lingered in his mind.

　It all started with that inexplicable night, then with the soaking wet stockings under Bronya's desk, and the tingling sensation on her feet...

　Every scene seemed to be etched into her memory, so clear that she could not escape it.

　She closed her eyes, trying to banish these images, but Bai Qiong's face appeared even more clearly.

　His gentle eyes, his broad shoulders, and those occasional, blush-inducing, strange quirks he revealed...

　These memories were like a damp, pink mist, enveloping her heart, both warming her and suffocating her.

　"Bai Qiong, where are you...?"

　She murmured softly, her voice almost swallowed by the darkness.

　Her fingers slid to the bedside table and touched her phone. The screen lit up, and the glare made her squint.

　On the screen, the messages she sent to Bai Qiong kept disappearing without a trace, receiving no response.

　Her fingers slid across the screen, repeatedly refreshing the chat interface, as if doing so would make Bai Qiong suddenly appear.

　But the screen remained blank, with only her own message hanging there all alone.

　Bai Qiong said he would pay off Belloberg's debts, and after making some demands of Topati, he left on his own, and there hasn't been a word from him since...

　"Could something really have happened...?"

　Her heart clenched suddenly, as if gripped by something invisible. Tears welled up without her realizing it, sliding down her cheeks and dripping onto the pillow, soaking a large patch of fabric.

　"Waaaaah... Bai Qiong, you idiot, you big bad guy, where did you go... Don't you want me anymore...?"

　On March 7th, she lay on the bed with her head buried in the pillow, whimpering like a piggy bank that had been frightened and had locked onto its weak spot.

　Exhausted from crying, her voice gradually faded, leaving only soft sobs that sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

　Her fingers gripped the phone tightly, as if it were the only connection between her and Bai Qiong.

　March 7th was spent lying there until a new day began.

　sleepless nights.

　……

　In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled light and shadow on the floor of the Goethe Hotel room.

　"Ding!"

　[Target character Topa's corruption value increased by 2%]

　Current corruption level: 70%

　[Task completed, a large sum of money reward has been credited to your account, please check.]

　[New Quest: Get Toppa's Corruption Level to 100%]

　[Task Reward: Anime Points]

　[Anime Highlights: Watermelon bellies, high-pressure "water" guns—rain from the sky is no longer a dream!]

　[Please keep up the good work, host! You are about to gain a power that even the Breeding Envoy envies!]

　A system notification sounded in Bai Qiong's mind. He slowly opened his eyes and was greeted by a scene of utter chaos.

　The sheets were already separated into wet and dry areas, and it was impossible to tell whose liquid was in the wet part.

　An indescribable smell filled the air.

　He turned his head and looked at Toppa, who was shivering beside him.

　She was curled up, tears still streaming down her face.

　Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she rolled her eyes, seemingly still not fully recovered.

　Bai Qiong took a deep breath, enduring the soreness in his body, and sat up.

　He felt completely exhausted and utterly drained.

　it is finally over.

　He got up, walked to the window, and drew back the curtains.

　The warm sunlight instantly flooded the room, illuminating everything with crystal clarity.

　He looked at the familiar scenery outside the window, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

　He knew he had done something against his conscience, but he had no other choice.

　He had to do this to save Belloborg, to save Toppa.

　"Topa, the money is ready, I will transfer it to you as soon as possible."

　Bai Qiong turned around and said to Topa.

　Toppa slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with exhaustion and complex emotions.

　"Master, you..."

　She looked at Bai Qiong, opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say anything.

　Seemingly feeling some discomfort in her throat, Topa closed her mouth and nodded silently.

　Then, Toppa got out of bed and took off the collar and embedded cat tail that she had worn all night.

　Her movements were slow and stiff, as if each movement required a great deal of effort.

　Bai Qiong looked at Topa, feeling a jumble of emotions.

　He knew that his actions last night had caused great harm to Topa, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

　"You don't need to call me master normally, just call me Bai Qiong. I won't call you a sow either..."

　Bai Qiong said softly.

　Topa didn't say anything, but silently got dressed and went into the bathroom.

　Bai Qiong watched Topa's retreating figure, his heart filled with helplessness and bitterness.

　He knew that a subtle change had taken place in his relationship with Topa.

　Whether this change is good or bad, and what impact it will have on the Starry Sky Railway, remains to be seen.

　Inside the bathroom, Toppa stood in front of the mirror, looking at her haggard reflection.

　The traces of last night's liquid still lingered on her face. The collar around her neck had been removed, but the marks left behind were clearly visible—the result of Bai Qiong pulling too hard when she pulled the chain.

　Toppa reached out and gently stroked the marks, his eyes filled with confusion and pain.

　Suddenly, her communicator rang.

Is Chapter Twenty-Five really not absurd?

　Topa's gaze fell on the communicator, the cold light from the screen causing her pupils to contract slightly.

　The name on the caller ID made her fingertips tremble, and the communicator almost slipped from her palm.

　She glanced instinctively toward the bathroom; the door was ajar, and the dripping of the faucet was exceptionally clear in the silence.

　She pursed her chapped lips, her throat felt like it was blocked, but she still pressed the answer button.

　"Hello?" Her voice was hoarse, as if it were squeezed out from deep in her throat.

　"Topa, how did the mission go?"

　A deep male voice came from the other end of the phone, distorted by an effects processor and accompanied by jarring electronic noise.

　Toppa's fingertips unconsciously gripped the edge of the communicator, his knuckles turning white from the force.

　She paused for a few seconds before replying in a low voice, "The mission is complete, and the debt has been repaid by the nameless passenger of the Star Train."

　"Oh? The nameless guest?"

　The man chuckled, the electronic tone making his laughter sound particularly grating. "Did they get their brains stuck in a door? Doing something like this... Never mind, it doesn't matter who pays back, as long as the money is recovered."

　Toppa bit his lower lip until he tasted a hint of blood.