Alex wasn't aware of the tumultuous shifts in emotion happening in the three girls' minds within a few breaths. He stared down as the struggling man beneath his foot slowly lost strength, life span, and vitality.
Only then did the frustration in his heart and the coldness in his eyes slightly abate. But this was not the end. He looked up at the remaining men. Just minutes ago, they had been eyeing Sakura with lewd, filthy expressions, imagining the pleasure of defiling such a perfect woman. After coordinating with Masafumi Kase, they were ready to drag Sakura and Lila Okino into the room to film themselves playing with the two girls under the cameras.
With this leverage, these incriminating materials, they could enjoy the girls anytime they wanted, driving them deeper into despair, and perhaps even targeting other women around them...
However, beautiful fantasies remain just fantasies. And now, they faced their end.
Even beaten and with broken limbs, none of that was as terrifying as the power Alex had just demonstrated. Seeing Alex look their way, screams erupted immediately.
"Monster! You're a monster!!"
"Stay back! Don't you dare come near me! Go away!!"
"Nooooo—"
Snot and tears smeared the floor, leaving no trace of their initial arrogance. Crying, begging, cursing... the men presented a spectacle that astonished Rin and Sakura.
Alex, wearing a faint smile, appeared like a devil playing with human souls.
"Death is the great equalizer. Rest in peace. I will graciously inherit the few years of lifespan you have left. This is the only contribution you are capable of making."
A quiet alley. Pedestrians were scarce, and no one knew the terrifying scene that had just unfolded inside the secluded coffee shop. Of course, no one knew this coffee shop was a den of sexual depravity.
However, all of that was now in the past.
"Alex, I thought you wouldn't spare Kase..." Outside, Sakura Senpai was back to normal, but the marks left on her body wouldn't disappear. Her heavily soaked panties reminded her of how lewd and sexual she had been earlier, making her face flush crimson.
"Why would I spare him? He's nothing to me," Alex said, shrugging. He noticed Lila Okino still clutching his shirt and patted her hair. "He wasn't the one who captured Lila, was he?"
So you killed those men for the little girl? I thought you were doing it for me... Sakura suddenly felt a twinge of discontent, secretly glancing at Lila who was clinging desperately to Alex.
"But he witnessed your power..."
"So what if he saw it? I don't care," Alex shrugged. "Besides, he was your boyfriend. You handle him."
"He is not my boyfriend anymore, Alex. Don't say that again." The Kendo Senpai's eyes were cold.
"Oh? Are you sure? He was under hypnotic control, after all. You can't truly blame him," Alex raised an eyebrow.
"Even so, I can no longer look at him the way I used to. After what happened..." Sakura took a deep breath. "Forget me, Alex. What are we going to do about her?"
"I'll take her home. Lila, where do you live? I'll take you home."
Hearing this, the little girl reacted strongly. Her small hand, wrapped around Alex's arm, tightened further. Alex noticed and looked down at her.
"I, I," the little girl stammered, lowering her head, her bangs obscuring her expression. "I don't want to go back. I want to stay with Big Brother."
"Huh?"
Rin and Sakura looked over in unison.
"I'm scared..."
"Those people are dead, you're safe now," Alex quickly said, twitching his mouth as he felt the piercing gazes of the two girls. "You don't have to worry about being kidnapped again. When you're back with your family, they'll protect you."
"But I don't want to—I want to stay with Big Brother," the Loli insisted, refusing to let go. Her voice then softened. "I live at my brother's place. Mom and Dad aren't in Tokyo..."
"Then I'll take you to your brother."
Lila Okino's brother, the boy named Kazuki Okino, was roughly the same age as her, likely still an elementary student. The two grew up together, not just siblings but also childhood sweethearts. Frankly, before the kidnapping, Lila loved her older brother and had a strong affection for Kazuki. Their long history gave them a close relationship.
But...
Now, the little Loli didn't want to go back. Whether due to lingering trauma or other reasons, she preferred to stay with Alex, even though she still didn't know his name. Compared to her brother, she seemed much more concerned with this Big Brother in front of her...
"Nooo—"
"C-can I please follow Big Brother? Is that okay?" The Loli gave a tearful look, her adorable large eyes glistening with tears. Her poor, blurry gaze evoked instant sympathy. She made Alex look like a heartless scumbag.
"Follow me? This..."
"You seem quite popular with children. Isn't that nice? She's a very cute little girl. You have nothing to lose."
Alex snapped his head up, mouth agape, staring at Rin in disbelief, finding it hard to believe this comment came from the expressionless girl.
After a long moment, he complained, "Wait, what do you mean I have nothing to lose, Rin? What are you implying?"
"Aren't you a Lolicom?" Rin, the hidden schemer, dropped a bombshell.
At this, a suspicious blush spread across Lila Okino's face.
"Who's a Lolicom?!" Alex's face went dark. "I might admit to being a MILF-con, a big sister-con, or a little sister-con, but never a Lolicom! Are you kidding me? How could I be interested in children? Stop talking nonsense!"
"Besides, I like them big. That flat, unremarkable figure just isn't interesting."
"..."
"..."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Rin shot him a "murderous" glare. The little Loli hugging Alex secretly pouted. Only Sakura inexplicably puffed out her chest, looking full of pride.
Pervert!
Huh? Who said that? Who said that?
"Fine, enough talk. It's not impossible for you to come home with me, but once we get there, you need to call your family. If they agree, I don't mind." Alex saw the surprisingly stubborn look on Lila's face. He couldn't just forcefully discard her.
"Mmm." Lila Okino cautiously glanced at Alex a few times and slowly let go, though she still held onto his sleeve. In her moment of panic, fear, and despair, Alex's appearance was like a ray of sunshine piercing her heart. It not only stopped her from becoming black-hearted but also created an intense dependence on him.
After all, she was just a child barely into her teens. If even Sakura couldn't control her pounding heart, how could Lila?
"Are you really taking her home?" Rin narrowed her eyes. Although she trusted Alex, bringing a little girl home seemed unsafe no matter how you looked at it. The girl glanced back and forth several times before suddenly speaking up, "I'm coming too."
"Huh?"
"Think of it as visiting. I want to see your place. Is that okay?"
"..."
Sakura opened her mouth. I want to go too, but... I don't feel like I'm close enough to Alex yet. What should I do?