Chapter 272 - Those Irritating Hindrances! (2)
They say that if it's for their kids, parents can do anything.
"...So, I think I have to quit the job..."
But even so, this is a bit much, isn't it? Right, Lianna's son? Ha... damn. Who would've thought I'd run into a situation like this? Of all things, Lianna's young son is in this mess. What a headache.
Right now, Lianna thought her son was just a little sick and her husband was nagging her to stay home and cook... but he's not even at the level where he could choose me over her son yet. What do I do about this job?
"No way, sis! You're my bitch... no, my exclusive stylist!"
"Sorry, Sema. But with my situation right now..."
"That situation? Fuck it, I'll handle it!"
Words I blurted out just to hold onto Lianna. The moment they left my mouth, my mind cleared in a flash. Yeah... fuck it, I can just solve it myself, right? I'm going to make her my yinshuu anyway, so we'll get tangled up sooner or later. I can go with the problem-solving angle.
Her son getting bullied? These little shits with their tiny dicks learning nothing but bad habits. I don't remember where I saw it, but the best way to teach bratty kids a lesson is to hire some thugs to play the scary uncle role, right? Can't do the uncle act, but with my muscles, intimidation's easy.
"Eh? You don't have to... I mean, Sema, you don't need to go that far..."
"No. Leave it to me, sis, and focus on making Cecilia's clothes. Give me a little time, and I'll definitely fix it."
"Eh? Huh?"
"Parents stepping in won't solve this. If the other parents get involved, it'll just get messier. I've got a plan, so just trust me."
As I grabbed Lianna's shoulders and spoke, she looked stunned, like she hadn't expected me to go this far. She stared blankly at me for a moment, as if pondering, then a smile broke across her previously gloomy face.
"Ahaha... really... You like my clothes that much?"
"Of course! You're already set to be my lifelong exclusive designer. You can't go anywhere!"
"I've never had a sponsor this enthusiastic... hehe. Sema, you're something else..."
Damn right. Enthusiastic? Hell, I'm the first sponsor planning to turn her into my personal bitch, aren't I? If I can't have her, I'll destroy her... no, that's not it. At worst, it's just kids bullying—intimidate them, and if that fails, beat their asses a bit. Problem solved.
Fix the bullying, make Lianna fall for me more and more. Heh heh... If I can snag Lianna with something this simple, no reason not to step up. Bullies are scum no matter the age—no decent ones among them. Fucked up. I'll smash them to pieces...
"...Just in case, no violence, okay?"
"Eh? O-of course! You think I'd hit kids?"
"You suddenly got tattoos, so you might look scary to them..."
"Ahaha... don't worry. I've got a brilliant idea that doesn't involve threatening the kids."
"Hehe... okay. Then I'll talk to my husband... Thanks, Sema."
"Uh, yeah... Cecilia's clothes. Take good care of them..."
...What now? No violence or threats allowed?
"Sigh... those little brats only learning the worst shit..."
Three days after boldly promising Lianna. Her husband was reluctant and grossed out at first, but after her earnest pleading, he grudgingly allowed it. Not even grateful for the help... I really don't like that guy. Lianna's husband.
Whatever. Since violence and threats are iffy now, I started investigating around her son with my livestock.
Lianna's son, Moren Dino, who looks just like her—cutely pretty, hard to believe he's a boy. The bullying reasons? Nothing special. His shiny red hair and girly looks. Rumors among the kids that Dino's mom, Lianna, makes embarrassing clothes—somewhere they heard it. Timid personality, can't even yell back at kids mocking his mom. And the academy he attends is a good one full of rich commoners and noble kids.
If it were just normal commoner kids, maybe different, but Dino's situation made him perfect prey for the popular kids. And at the center? Noble brats, hard to defy in this class society. Lianna being upper-middle commoner turned into poison.
Damn... sent him to a fancy academy for a good education, never dreaming it'd backfire like this.
"Unbelievable. Brats already learning the worst habits."
"Even if Lianna stepped in, it wouldn't resolve. Lucky the Master took it on."
Exactly. Lizbet. Cecilia. Even with nobles involved, Lianna couldn't handle it. She knows some nobles, but asking for kid stuff? Tough...
...Fuck. Thinking about it pisses me off. Those arrogant shits. Never mind Dino—daring to trash Lianna? I want them to pay big time... but without violence or threats?
"What to do... Just grab the parents and shake 'em down?"
Won't touch the kids, but parents? Fair game. Kids' sins are parents' burden. Beat the parents and dump them in front of the kids...
"Hm... Lianna might not like hearing that."
"Yeah? Hmm... If I just grab 'em and talk, maybe they'll listen..."
True. Like Clea said, Lianna would freak if I used violence. So, only option's sweet-talking them into stopping... But the second those cocky boy brats strut in front of me, my fist flies. I can feel it.
Do I hate kids this much? Hmm...
"...M-Master. I have an idea to suggest to you and the yinshuu ladies..."
"Yeah? What?"
Luna, the bunny girl livestock I met first at the adult shop. Assigned to dig into Dino and the kids around him, she raised her hand like she had something.
"...I-I think I should ask the yinshuu ladies first before telling Master... Is that okay?"
"Yeah? Sure, whatever."
What idea needs yinshuu approval first? She whispered to them like sharing a secret. Especially to Cecilia...
What is it?
"...Ahhat♡"
"Really? Hehe...♡ So that's it?"
"Oh my♡ That's...♡"
My yinshuu's faces lit up with wicked grins at Luna's words. Like they'd found something fun, expectant evil smiles. As Luna finished and straightened, my yinshuu who had huddled together returned to their seats, praising her.
"Great intel♡ Luna♡"
"Ahhat♡ Good thing we trained you early♡ Perfect♡"
Lizbet and Cecilia beckoned Luna with fingers, praising her.
"Hehe...♡ How bad is it to make the scout suggest this?"
"Then... just Liz and Cecilia, same age group?"
Clea and Seres's eyes sparkled, already anticipating.
"What? What? Don't hog the fun, girls—tell me too."
"...Think it's okay? With Master now?"
"Hmm... probably fine..."
Thought they'd tell me right away, but they huddled again, discussing. ...What the hell is it to get this reaction?
"...Hehe, well, bro...♡"
Soon, a terrifying idea came from my yinshuu.
"Master. Really hate it? Not going today?"
"Not hate... just thinking it over."
"What's the big deal? You've got mom and Clea sis. Just go wild, bro."
And the next day again. Lizbet and Cecilia clung to my sides, tempting me regretfully. I'd been ready to beat some manners into them, but this yinshuu idea was... hmm... going that far? Hard to approve easily.
Even so, that's too pitiful... no, not pitiful—making them happy? Either way, not gaining a bitch, so why go that far? Cough...
...Looks like my conscience isn't dead yet. Relieved for no reason.
"Still time. Let's hunt monsters today and mull it over."
"Hng... fine. Dino's pitiful, but wait for Master's decision."
"You'd enjoy it too, bro~. Aaah~. Dino... sorry we can't save you from suffering..."
...You girls pushing on purpose? Puhuhu... Still, gotta think. They're kids, after all. Hmm... But why's the guild office so rowdy?
"...Ah! Sema! Everyone's together. Perfect timing!"
"Yeah? Sera. Why so flustered? And why's everyone gathered..."
"Hero Eater! One appeared about 5km south of Radia!"
Sera's urgent voice froze us beasts, including the two clinging pleadingly. Hearing the unexpected Hero Eater name, I swiftly shifted to full horse form, loading my bitches aboard. Unaware of the smiles on my yinshuu's faces atop me, I galloped carefully toward the Hero Eater, not dropping them.