Neurolink System in the Modern World

Her facial expression changed after I used my Uno reversed card on her. Seeing her getting flustered made her more beautiful for some reason.

The corners of my lips curled into a smile as I watched her reaction. There was an undeniable charm in the way her cheeks flushed with color, adding to her charm.

"Didn't see that coming, did you?" I teased, enjoying the moment as I maintained eye contact with her.

Her gaze narrowed slightly, a flicker of annoyance evident in her eyes.

"Do you honestly believe we allowed them to escape?" she retorted, her tone was sharp.

"Following them to uncover their main base? Not a bad idea at all, but not very original," I responded with a chuckle. Their plan was too straightforward .

"I don't have time to waste with you," she stated firmly, turning her head to leave the place.

"How about you tell me your name first?" I interjected, a gentle smile playing on my lips.

"Why?" Her brows furrowed slightly, a hint of curiosity in her tone.

"Maybe we could grab coffee sometime?" I grinned playfully.

She paused, her movements faltering slightly as she considered my request. There was a moment of hesitation before she turned back to face me.

"I don't want to," she retorted, rolling her eyes before swiftly flying away.

With a smirk, I watched her disappear into the night.

'Did I just got rejected ?' I pondered silently, feeling an unfamiliar sensation stirring within me.

She was different from any other woman I had met so far.

My affection for Ayumi, a normal girl, was rooted in familiarity and comfort of having a human girlfriend.

My feelings for Zayen were more like a sense of responsibility, driven by our past. As for the others, they served various purposes, whether utility or simply adding to the numbers.

But she evoked a different response from me. She stirred a desire within me to care for her, to shower her with affection and attention unlike anything I had experienced before.

'My nose felt itchy,'I scratch it absentmindedly, warmth flooding over me at the mere thought of her.

It's like those protagonists in anime rom-com, torn between countless potential partners yet their hearts yearn for just one.

The irony of the situation - meeting my first true crush after I've become overpowered.

'This is not good,' I sighed, feeling like I'm turning into a cliche protagonist.

I should leave this place and return to Korea. It had been my plan all along, and a calculated person like me would consider it the best option.

However—

In an instant, I teleported, and found myself following her, just in case she found herself in trouble.

Just the thought of her being in danger made me worried. I felt that someone as beautiful and perfect as her should be kept safe.

'I want her,' I muttered softly as I continued to soar through the night sky. Although I could easily catch up to her, I chose to maintain a distance.

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<3rd Person POV>

"Who was that man? And why is my heart racing like this?" Shao Mi pondered silently, her thoughts swirling as she couldn't shake the memory of the person she had just encountered.

The reason she had hurriedly left was her fear of not being able to withstand an extended conversation with him.

When he asked her to go grab coffee, her heart skipped a beat. Thankfully, she possessed a relic that could conceal her true feelings and power, or he would have heard the rapid thumping of her heart.

Every time he replied with his quirky response, she felt both irritated and happy at the same time. It was the first time she had met a man who didn't act submissive in front of her. Your next read awaits at empire

No, it was more accurate to say that she sensed he was too confident to even consider acting below anyone. He carried himself like someone who considered himself the pinnacle of this world.

She knew this feeling all too well, because she was no different.

As the Dragon Maiden, one of the world's most influential figures, she held immense power despite her tender age of only 18.

Renowned for her perfection in every aspect, she was often hailed as the most beautiful woman to grace the planet. But, she was not just a beauty; she was also very intelligent and had mastered various types of martial arts.

Furthermore, she was the inheritor of a power known as "Infinite Light," an ability, transferable from one successor to the next.

It stood as one of the most overpowered abilities known to the world. Currently, she could only harness 40% of her legacy, but at full power, she would become one of the apex of this world.

This was the reason she believed no man could ever stir her heart.

Even though she had met countless suitors throughout her life, none had managed to capture her interest.

However—

That white haired man, despite knowing that the face she saw wasn't his true one, drew her in like a moth on a flame, leaving her flustered .

'Will we meet again?' she questioned herself, feeling a desire to see him again.

'What are you doing, Shao Mi, snap out of it!' she scolded herself for entertaining such thoughts.

'That person is very dangerous!' she added sternly.

She vividly recalled how effortlessly he countered her powers, even though she was holding back. Not just anyone could stop her attacks like that.

'I can't afford to be distracted,' she murmured, shaking her head to clear her thoughts and calming herself down.

"Lady Shao Mi!" a voice called out to her, prompting her to turn around.

She spotted ten more girls trailing behind her. While they were also beautiful, none could rival her radiance. They stood as her guards, tasked with her protection.

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"Did you follow them?" Shao Mi inquired, her demeanor returning to its usual self. She couldn't afford to reveal any weakness to others.