Naturally, Herta refused to admit defeat.
She still had one last trick up her sleeve—her mirrors.
These four mirrors were the crystallization of her wisdom.
Besides aiding her in various research endeavors, they also possessed formidable combat capabilities.
She could control the mirrors with her consciousness to launch attacks—her final insurance!
But when she tried to manipulate the mirrors, she found she couldn’t sense their presence at all!
Where are my mirrors?
Herta quickly switched her perspective through the dolls and discovered that the mirrors, which should have been in the room, had completely vanished!
This, of course, was Lin Li’s doing once again.
All of Herta’s psychological states were clearly displayed in the Information Panel visible to Lin Li, and his understanding of Herta far exceeded her expectations.
Lin Li knew Herta could still control the mirrors—that was her true trump card!
Moreover, the mirrors were objects.
They had no Information Panel and no [Interaction] key, so Lin Li couldn’t control them like he could the dolls.
His solution was simple: designate the mirrors as targets for the Cleaning skill and cleanse them.
The Cleaning skill allowed Lin Li to set the targets for cleansing, so its utility wasn’t limited to tidying up or cleansing a girl’s body.
It could also be used as a combat skill.
It wasn’t even combat, really.
Within the skill’s range, he could cleanse anything at will—a divine-like power!
With even her last mirrors out of reach, Herta finally began to lose her composure!
This time, she had truly exhausted all her means!
“Were you planning to use the mirrors but found you couldn’t connect to them?
Miss Herta, I understand you far better than you think.” Having completely subdued this genius renowned across the stars, Lin Li felt no sense of pride—it was just routine for him.
He gently kissed Herta on the cheek and smiled, “Consider this a down payment.
I’ll deal with the dolls outside first, then decide how to punish you.” For the first time in her life, she had been approached so intimately by a man—and while completely unclothed at that.
A faint blush visibly spread across Herta’s face.
Though she was a genius who looked down on everything, she was still human and possessed human shame.
After teasing Herta, Lin Li walked out of the living room and into the hallway.
As expected, the hallway was densely packed with Herta dolls from the space station.
He immobilized all of them to prevent Herta from causing any more trouble.
Lin Li naturally held the highest authority in this world, but when it came to the space station itself, he was less knowledgeable than Herta.
What if the space station had some self-destruct mechanism?
If a cornered Herta secretly used the dolls to blow everything up, that would be far too costly!
After confirming that all the Herta dolls were immobilized, Lin Li leisurely returned to Asta’s living room.
Herta’s consciousness had followed Lin Li outside, and she witnessed firsthand how he simply walked through the crowd, rendering all the dolls completely motionless.
Regarding Lin Li’s power—or rather, his authority in this world—Herta gained a new understanding.
Returning to the living room, Lin Li scooped Herta up by the waist.
The girl’s delicate, smooth skin felt wonderful to the touch.
On a whim, he manipulated the [Appearance] button and removed her last remaining covering—the pair of black high-low boots.
Watching as Lin Li carried her to the bed in Asta’s bedroom, Herta felt a clear sense of panic.
Was he really going to…?!
In Herta’s eyes, Lin Li was an absolute lecher.
With her completely unclothed and carried to a bed, his intentions were obvious!
But all her methods had failed, and she was completely unable to resist.
She could only let things take their course.
“Miss Herta, how do you think I should punish you?” Lin Li leaned close to her ear, whispering softly while extending his tongue to gently lick her crystal-clear earlobe.
Herta’s earlobe was soft and cool, with a delightful texture.
Moreover, it was one of her sensitive spots.
With just a light touch from Lin Li, a captivating blush spread across the girl’s face.
He gently nibbled on her earlobe, teasing it lightly with his tongue.
A faint, sweet fragrance of the girl lingered at the tip of his nose, like savoring a spoonful of exceptionally delicious vanilla ice cream.
The girl’s state had shifted from [Slightly Panicked] to [Flustered and Annoyed].
The fluster came from Lin Li’s teasing methods, while the annoyance arose because, in response to his advances, she had actually experienced a physical reaction!
The genius Herta, who had never had any intimate contact with a man before, felt an indescribable restlessness the first time her earlobe was kissed!
Lin Li hadn’t considered this possibility; he thought Herta was simply regretting having provoked him so boldly.
His punishment continued, with kisses falling like raindrops—from her beautiful, radiant face to her swan-like, pale, slender neck, then to her delicate collarbone, and finally landing on her full chest.
That was one of the most exquisite sights!
Like two vibrant red plums blooming on a snowy mountain, or two oversized cream cakes adorned with perfectly ripe strawberries.
The curves were truly exquisite, naturally formed, captivating and unforgettable.
Herta’s “bunnies” were no small affair—Lin Li had taken precise measurements just yesterday, confirming they were a solid D-cup!
He began by gently kneading them with his hands, savoring the girl’s softness and resilience, then lowered his head to taste these delicious strawberry cream cakes.
The girl’s naturally faint, elegant fragrance grew slightly richer, like an orchid blooming in a secluded valley, refreshing and soothing.
But the sweet strawberry cream cakes were Insatiable for the greedy Lin Li.
After a brief pause, he continued downward, gliding over her flat abdomen until he reached the entrance of a deep, secluded valley.
The valley was free of weeds, its gates tightly shut as if unwilling to welcome outsiders.
Inside, it seemed rain had just fallen, with clear signs of moisture—apparently, a heavy downpour.
He had visited this place just yesterday.
Compared to other girls, Herta was indeed more sensitive—a physiological reaction she couldn’t change.
“Tsk, so Miss Herta is this sensitive?” Lin Li teased playfully, glancing at Herta’s expression.
To his surprise, Herta seemed to have gradually adjusted.
Her state had even shifted to [Adaptation].
Was this the mindset of a top-tier genius?
If she couldn’t resist, she’d do her best to adapt to the situation, avoiding unnecessary emotional waste and striving to maintain rational thought.
It was truly somewhat astonishing.
Fortunately, she hadn’t turned to [Silent Enjoyment] either, or Lin Li would have felt unbalanced again.
He had initially intended to escalate the punishment but suddenly changed his mind.
“Alright, the punishment ends here for now.
I’ll release control now—you should be able to speak properly, right?”