"So, this is the feeling of controlling my body..."
He opened his tiny palm, his five fingers dancing as freely as butterflies flitting through flowers. What surprised Okabe even more was that as soon as a thought formed in his mind, his body would act instantly, without the slightest hint of delay.
To put it in simpler terms.
It was like upgrading a computer's graphics card from a GT 210 to an RTX 5090, or even higher. The only downside was that the rest of the computer's hardware hadn't developed yet. For the time being, he couldn't unleash the full potential of Body Control, making it a vast treasure trove ripe for continuous development.
"Grumble..."
Because he had been running back and forth in the bedroom at noon, now that he had stopped, Okabe's stomach suddenly let out a thunderous rumble that echoed through the small room.
"Can Body Control reduce the feeling of hunger?"
The hunger pangs hit him so suddenly that Okabe was caught off guard. He sat down, uncomfortably clutching his little belly, as the thought surfaced in his mind.
And the moment that thought formed, the sensation of hunger in his body diminished by more than half. This discovery made Okabe's eyes widen in astonishment.
He suddenly realized that this so-called Body Control was far more than just dexterous control over his limbs; otherwise, it wouldn't be a Gold-tier skill!
"Master, I have prepared formula for you. Please allow me to serve you your meal."
Because Okabe's stomach had just rumbled so loudly, the moment she heard it, she immediately took the formula from the cabinet and prepared it, just as Koyuki had instructed her.
After preparing it, she gently shook the bottle to mix the formula, then tested the temperature against her cheek. Once all that was done, Ikaros picked up Okabe, who was sitting on the floor, gently cradled his back with her arm, and then brought the nipple to his mouth.
"Could you pour it into a bowl? And get me a spoon, I'll eat it myself. With this body that's far beyond the development of an ordinary infant, eating normally isn't too much of a challenge for me. It's also a good opportunity to test the sensitivity of my Body Control."
Staring at the nipple presented before him, Okabe couldn't help but feel a bit awkward, and spoke casually.
When his mother fed him before, he found it completely normal. But now, being held by Ikaros and looking at the bottle in her hand, a sense of shame inexplicably welled up inside him.
What kind of punishment game is this?!
"I understand, Master."
Hearing Okabe's words, Ikaros wore an expression of partial understanding. She then gently set him down, stood up as commanded, poured the milk from the bottle into a bowl, and proceeded to feed him with a spoon.
"You! You didn't understand what I meant at all. Just give me the spoon, I'll do it myself."
Watching Ikaros's clumsy movements, a look of exasperation appeared on Okabe's face.
Although it was great to start grinding from infancy, this body was just too frail. Not only could he do nothing, but he was also constantly being treated as someone who needed to be taken care of.
"Oh well, it's better than being treated like a freak and disposed of."
The most important thing in life is to learn to reconcile with oneself, and that's exactly what Okabe was doing right now. Looking at the small bowl on the specially made little table, he picked up the spoon and began to eat heartily.
If anyone were to see this scene right now, they would surely be too shocked to speak.
A pint-sized infant not only able to use a spoon to drink milk by himself but also capable of speaking fluently and moving freely—he was practically a superman!
Unfortunately, Ikaros lacked common sense in this area, so she didn't find it strange. This was also the main reason Okabe dared to reveal himself in front of her.
"My parents are gone. Although this body is only four months old, its development is similar to that of a seven or eight-month-old infant. My fingers are strong enough to at least lift a kitchen knife, but using it would still be very difficult. Even with a small, custom-made knife, I'd probably need a few more months of development."
Sitting on the tatami mat, sipping milk from the spoon, and feeling the fullness in his stomach, Okabe began to think about his future plans.
He had now completed the newbie mission ahead of schedule and had a high degree of control over his body, but the body's 'hardware' was still lacking. It was still too early to think about entering the kitchen to learn cooking.
But before that, perhaps he could formulate some plans to increase his strength...
"Little Okabe, have you eaten yet?"
Just as Okabe's future training plans were beginning to take shape, a gentle female voice sounded from the doorway, and a figure pushed the door open and walked in.
"Is this the guardian Brother Hakuji found for you? She's absolutely beautiful! My name is Nakiri Leonora, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Because Hakuji and Koyuki had explained things before they left, Nakiri Leonora was surprised but not shocked to see Ikaros.
She was surprised by the other's perfect looks and flawless figure, though the expression on her face was a bit bland, like a mannequin in a display window that could neither be happy nor sad. However, this wasn't a flaw; it could even be considered an alternative kind of 'moe' point. It had to be said, this was truly a reward worthy of being obtained from the Gate of the Mystic Realm!
"I am Ikaros, an Entertainment-Use Universal Angeloid. I am also Okabe's guardian, responsible for taking care of him until he reaches adulthood. It is a pleasure to meet you."
Looking at Nakiri Leonora, who was extending a hand with a smile on her face, Ikaros's expression was a bit blank, but she quickly reacted, bowing deeply to introduce herself.
"Oh my, I almost forgot the real reason I came here! Has little Okabe eaten already? Still, for a four-month-old, breastfeeding would be a little better..."
As she said this, Nakiri Leonora's face turned slightly red. After all, he wasn't her own child, so she couldn't help but feel a little conflicted.
However.
When she recalled Koyuki's request before her departure, her gaze became firm again.
"Ikaros, from now on, when little Okabe gets hungry, don't prepare formula for him. Bring him over to my place, and I will feed him. We can switch to formula after he turns one."
"I understand."
Looking at Okabe, who, upon seeing her arrival, had deliberately pretended to be clumsy and gotten milk all over his face, a flash of motherly affection appeared in Nakiri Leonora's eyes before she picked him up.
"But little Okabe, you've grown so big! You're two months younger than Alice, yet you're already bigger than her. It seems your mother took very good care of you."
Feeling Okabe's heavy weight, Nakiri Leonora's voice was filled with emotion as she slowly unbuttoned her clothes.
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At six months old.
In terms of appearance, Okabe was already indistinguishable from a normal one-year-old infant.
In fact, thanks to the Body Control skill, he was noticeably more agile than the average one-year-old.
[Host has been detected exercising recently. Hidden Mission: Strong Baby triggered]
[Hidden Mission]: Strong Baby
[Mission Content]: Follow the system's instructions to complete at least one set of basic physical training exercises daily. This mission will not affect the Host's normal physical development.
[Time Limit]: Before 1 year of age
[Mission Reward]: For each completed set, Strength Value +0.01, Charm Value +0.01
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