Mission Accomplished?!

Qiu Li’er slowly stilled her hand, staring at her “wicked” right palm and the sniffling little loli. Her heart skipped a beat.

Oops… It felt so good I forgot to stop.

Xi Xi said nothing. She just gazed up at Qiu Li’er with watery, pitiful eyes, face softening like melting sugar, utterly innocent.

Just that look stirred deep guilt. Was this really the same arrogant little loli from before? Now she resembled a well-behaved kid who’d lost her lollipop.

Flustered, Qiu Li’er murmured carefully, “Uh… Ahem. Sorry. I got a little carried away earlier. I mean…”

“No, it was my fault. I’m sorry…”

Unexpectedly, Xi Xi bowed her head and whispered, “Could you… punish me a few more times?”

Qiu Li’er froze. *Did I hear that right?* “Wh-what?”

“J-just… like before…” Xi Xi mumbled, cheeks flushed.

“???”

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What’s this little loli scheming now?

Heart pounding, Qiu Li’er shook her head firmly. “No. What I did was already too much.”

“Eh… Pleeease?”

“Even if you beg, no.”

“Ugh… You’re forcing me, perverted fox! If you refuse, I won’t help with your commissions!” Xi Xi puffed her cheeks—but it sounded more like pouting than a threat.

Qiu Li’er blinked. *Right… this “naughty loli” is a famous detective. I still need her help.*

“What a strange request…”

Sighing under Xi Xi’s hopeful gaze, Qiu Li’er raised her right hand—

“Little Fox, stop!”

Nan Shi and Yuenina rushed in, gently pulling Xi Xi from her arms.

“Can’t you see? She was already crying and begging. No need to go further—that’d be too harsh.”

“Yeah! Annoying as she is, you’ve punished her enough. We forgive her.”

Despite earlier tension, the sight of the spanked little loli looking so pitiful melted their hearts. Conscience won.

Qiu Li’er hesitated. *But… she asked for it herself just now?*

“Let go! I don’t want you holding me! Give me back to the perverted fox!” Xi Xi kicked in Nan Shi’s arms, furious. *I was waiting for it… ruined by this busty airhead!*

“Shh, little loli. It’s okay. We forgive you,” Nan Shi soothed.

“Mmph… Who needs your forgiveness…” Xi Xi sniffled.

Qiu Li’er’s chest tightened. She gently stroked Xi Xi’s head. “There, there. My bad. I was too rough.”

She didn’t understand why Xi Xi wanted punishment—but she had conscience. No way she’d comply just because of a weird request.

Xi Xi froze mid-protest… then slowly softened under the touch.

“Mmm… Fine. I forgive you…”

Somehow, from that moment, she felt safer around Qiu Li’er.

Nearby, Yuenina watched calmly, gaze shifting between them.

*Why isn’t the naughty loli angry? She’s… obedient now?*

*Did Little Fox… already … her in that moment?*

A chill shot down her spine. Xi Xi’s changed attitude. Qiu Li’er’s skillful hands. Every detail fit.

(She wasn’t entirely wrong—the system’s affection boost had cleared Xi Xi’s grudge.

But she’d never guess Xi Xi was actually an M.)

Seeing the two comfort Xi Xi, Yuenina shook her head and joined in.

Three gentle hands settled on Xi Xi’s head. The lingering tension dissolved into warmth.

[Ding~ Mission complete. Reward ability “Maiden’s Friend” acquired.]

[“Maiden’s Friend”: Your touch soothes maidens. Effect reciprocates when they touch you.]

Translation: A moment of petting brings momentary bliss; constant petting, endless comfort.

Instantly, a cozy harmony wrapped the four girls. Petter and petted alike felt deeply at peace—unwilling to stop.

Until the little loli jolted awake.

“Wah?! What am I DOING?!”

Xi Xi trembled. *Three people are petting my head?!*

*Even… even Sister Feng never stroked it this gently! How dare these girls—*

“You three… remember this!” Face crimson, she vanished in a flicker, leaving empty hands behind.

Nan Shi and Yuenina stared at their palms. *Huh… that little head felt kinda nice. No wonder Little Fox couldn’t stop.*

Qiu Li’er blinked back to reality, staring at her hands while replaying the rewards.

“Wait… why did I come see the detective today again?”

The offline meeting with Detective C ended happily.

Qiu Li’er cleared two missions. Nan Shi and Yuenina protected her. Only Xi Xi slunk home alone, reflecting on her chaotic day.

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After they left, only wind whispered across the library rooftop.

A gray-clad figure ascended, scanned the silence, and smirked.

“When did Lilith Academy get so lively? So many evil beings slipped in…”

“A fox. A ghost. A vampire. And even… a succubus?”