Attilan, the lower-class residential quarters.
"Waaah~ so heartless~"
A handsome youth with messy hair strolled leisurely atop a narrow roof beam, stretching lazily against the wind. "They toss me the task and vanish in an instant—hmph, I'll have to properly discipline that little girl later."
After inhaling a lungful of Attilan's synthetic air, Ye Li halted, extending his divine sense across the district.
Very soon, he located his target in a high-rise residence.
Naturally, he teleported over in an instant——
Tap~
His foot landed in a shallow splash.
Drip drip drip...
From the showerhead, warm water cascaded down, filling the room with misty steam.
Through the white haze, a silhouette was visible rinsing herself—a young woman, her figure graceful and fair.
Upon her snowy back fluttered a pair of beautiful blue butterfly wings, gently fanning, dispersing bits of fog.
A shower. Wings. A beauty.
Seeing this scene, Ye Li couldn't help recalling that time he and Barbara frightened Skye...
Feeling a twinge of temptation stirring....
But, she was a stranger. He wouldn't make a move.
Ye Li admired the sight for a few moments, then softly called out, "Iridia."
"Ah~!"
The beauty gasped, arms crossed over her chest as she turned.
"Who are you...?"
Seeing the intruder's strikingly handsome face, Iridia swallowed down the scream for help, curiosity flashing in her eyes instead. Her tone softened as she asked, "Why are you in my bathroom...?"
Inside, she thought: 'Could it be...a secret admirer? Someone who couldn't hold back his feelings...so he snuck in while I was bathing...'
Her imagination was not unfounded.
Since awakening her Terrigen power alongside her brother Gorgon, Iridia had possessed a pair of dazzling azure butterfly wings, like a fae. The lower citizens envied her greatly.
She was freed from the mines, and showered with suitors.
But because Iridia came from the Inhumans' lower class, she was a bit timid by nature and didn't dare accept men's courtship.
In truth, she longed for someone stronger, more forceful—someone she couldn't refuse.
Yet her would-be suitors, all humble miners, never dared push.
Thus, though she yearned for love, she remained single....
And today,
this bold, handsome man suddenly appearing before her sparked new hope.
She did not take Ye Li for a criminal.
On the contrary—she looked forward to this unusual encounter.
Ye Li read her thoughts, and the matter he had meant to bring up slipped momentarily aside....
He stepped closer, tilted up her pale chin, and teased, "What if I said I came to kidnap you—would you believe it?"
Iridia's wide eyes held innocence, but her heart raced with wild thoughts——
'So he is that bad-boy type... No wonder he dares such bold things... What will he do to me next... Should I accept, or... accept... To give away my first time so casually—is that really okay... But he's so handsome.... Even if it happens, it's me who profits... Ugh, so conflicted a...'
Hearing her inner monologue,
Ye Li chuckled inwardly: 'This girl's inner drama is overflowing...'
Understanding her character, he pressed his advantage. "What's wrong? Not afraid?"
"Afraid..... of course afraid..."
Iridia squeezed her thighs together, lips trembling in denial as she whispered, "Handsome stranger...could you spare me..."
"No can do. I'm here on a mission."
Ye Li's smile turned wicked. "And the one who sent me promised me a fine reward. Unless you can offer me something better, I can't consider sparing you."
"What... what reward do you want..."
Iridia's reply was timid, but her heartbeat hammered— 'So it begins... Is this role-play...'
"To top her reward won't be easy. You'll have to take it step by step. Let me teach you the basics first..."
Ye Li's fingertip slid down from her chin, past her white throat, finally resting upon her smooth shoulder. With gentle pressure, he pushed her down slightly.