In the room, loli Mine sits cross-legged on the bed, her delicate brows furrowed, seemingly enduring something with great effort.
Compared to ten days ago, Mine has undergone a tremendous transformation. The weakness and emaciation caused by long-term malnutrition have completely disappeared. Her pale little face has become rosy, as if it could drip with moisture with a gentle squeeze.
Her pink hair is tied into two small ponytails, paired with the cute pink dress, making her look like a living, breathing little elf, incredibly endearing.
One might think that such changes would mean Mine has been living happily these days, but the reality seems to be quite the opposite!
"Naughty girl, don't move!"
Seemingly unable to endure any longer, Mine's petite body shifts, but the next moment, she is met with a merciless flick from a certain someone.
"Ouch… it hurts!!!"
Opening her eyes, loli Mine clutches her little head in pain, her pink eyes filled with resentment as she looks at the despicable man standing beside her.
"I can't take it anymore…"
Rubbing her numb little legs, Mine says with a pitiful expression.
"Heh… can't take it anymore? Want to rest?"
With a wicked smile, Sora speaks to Mine.
"Yes! Yes!!"
A glimmer of hope flashes in her eyes as she nods repeatedly like a pecking chicken, her two pink ponytails swaying with the motion.
To be honest, Mine feels a bit of regret. Why did she so carelessly sell herself off? And to such an evil and despicable man!!!
Although she no longer worries about food and drink, in some ways, her life has become even more miserable!
Before, even if she was bullied by those troublesome kids on the street, it only happened once in a while. But now, she is being bullied every moment by this evil man!
Not only does he take advantage of her with those embarrassing and naughty things, but this boring guy also keeps coming up with strange methods to torment her. It's so despicable, despicable, despicable!!!
Although she has thought about finding an opportunity to escape, Mine knows it's impossible. Once in the hands of this big bad guy, she will probably be bullied by him for the rest of her life…
Silently, she sheds tears for her bumpy and tragic fate.
"Sure! If you want to rest, come and massage my legs. I've been standing for so long, I'm a bit tired too."
Seeing the girl's expectant expression, Sora sits on a nearby chair and says with a wicked smile.
"…"
Her little mouth opens wide in shock. Although she has deeply experienced this man's tyranny and shamelessness these past days, Mine now realizes she has underestimated him. Clearly, she is the one who is most exhausted!!!
"Big bad guy! Stinky bad guy! Devil…"
Although she is extremely unwilling in her heart, Mine really can't take it anymore. If she continues like this, she will go crazy.
She thinks, fine, she'll massage his legs, but she'll use a bit more force to pinch him to death!
Watching the little loli who curses him with resentment but still has to diligently massage his legs, Sora's lips curl into a faint smile.
These past days, under his deliberate guidance, both Mine's body and mind have recovered significantly. She has become more lively and cheerful, no longer the dull and listless girl she once was.
Just like in the original story Sora knows, this little loli is a tsundere, similar to Lady Saya, a type Sora loves to bully. So, as soon as the little loli recovered, he couldn't help but start training her.
Perhaps it's because she is a person of destiny in this world, the little loli's talent is undeniable. Although she is a bit behind Esdeath, she is still an extremely rare genius.
Her pair of pink eyes is not only cute and beautiful but also possesses dynamic vision far beyond ordinary people. She is a natural-born sniper!
Originally, Sora thought of training her in other areas, but after discovering her extraordinary talent in this aspect, he decisively decided to let her follow the original path, becoming a genius in shooting.
In the original story, Mine's Teigu is the Romantic Artillery [Pumpkin], a gun-type Teigu that converts mental energy into shockwaves. Therefore, the strength of her mental power is particularly important.
In the past, Sora would have directly planted a mental seed in her, and as she grew, her mental power would naturally strengthen. However, now, restricted by the laws of this world, he cannot directly bestow it. So, Sora has to teach her methods to cultivate it herself.
The method to increase mental power is simple: meditation. This is what Sora has been making the little loli do these past days. However, the little loli doesn't understand that Sora is training her; she thinks he is just coming up with strange methods to torment her.
Sora is well aware of the little loli's thoughts, but he doesn't reveal it. Every time he sees this little tsundere reluctantly but diligently doing what he asks, he finds it an ultimate pleasure.
"Big bad guy! Stinky bad guy! All you do is bully me…"
While cursing him with resentment, she still diligently serves this evil big bad guy. Mine herself feels conflicted. But for some reason, there is a faint sense of warmth in her heart.
Although this big bad guy always bullies and torments her, it must be said, he treats her really well.
For little Mine, who has suffered so much at a young age, this one reason is enough to make her wholeheartedly devoted to this man.
While still massaging Sora's legs, suddenly, Mine felt herself being lifted in a warm embrace. Although she struggled a little at first, she quickly calmed down.
"Little girl, have you forgotten what to call me again? Do I need to punish you like I did yesterday?"
With one hand gently massaging the little girl's numb legs from sitting cross-legged for too long, Sora leaned close to her ear and said with a wicked smile.
"Bro… brother…"
A blush rose on her face, clearly recalling some significant memory. Although she was extremely embarrassed and kept cursing him as a big bad guy and a demon in her heart, Mine had no choice but to obediently call out.
A smile tugged at the corner of his lips. Dealing with this tsundere little girl was something he had plenty of experience with!
He was about to continue teasing the little girl when suddenly, the sound of a door opening—
"Darling, I'm back!"
Esdeath's figure rushed in, jumping directly into Sora's arms, squeezing in with Mine.
"Little Mine is here too! Being disciplined by darling again?"
"Ugh, really, you didn't wait for me!"
Pouting her little mouth, seemingly quite unhappy about missing the chance to discipline Mine, Esdeath complained.
The corner of her mouth twitched. Looking at this evil man and equally evil woman, Mine felt her life had completely darkened!
She snuggled her little head closer into Sora's chest. Although she was being disciplined, she was actually more afraid of this demon-like woman…
"Naughty girl, stop messing around. Who told you to go out hunting for fun!"
Knocking on Esdeath's little head, Sora said with a helpless expression.
"Wuwu… I was just too bored! Darling, when are we leaving here? I'm already tired of this place."
Holding onto one of Sora's arms, Esdeath pleaded with a pitiful look.
"If you want to leave, we'll go tomorrow."
"Mine's body has almost fully recovered, and it's time for us to move on to the next plan. I'm really looking forward to it, this world…"
Holding the two girls, Sora looked out the window with a faint smile on his lips.
Esdeath was extremely excited. Finally, she could go find new and interesting prey!
Meanwhile, little Mine in Sora's arms had an indifferent expression. Wherever they went, she was destined to be bullied by this big bad guy. Life didn't hold much more for her…