"Meili, you come try too~"
Petra enthusiastically took the blue-haired girl's small hand, leading her towards the center of the crowd.
"So, the Mabeast User Meili has appeared after all, just as I expected."
Looking at the blue-haired girl before him, Natsuki Subaru's internal alarm bells rang loudly, yet he maintained a gentle smile on the surface.
She's really cute.
—Too bad she's a ruthless little Loli.
Others might not recognize her, but Natsuki Subaru, familiar with the plot, knew perfectly well.
This seemingly harmless blue-haired little girl, holding a small dog, was the culprit who killed Natsuki Subaru twice and caused Rem's death once in the original story.
It had to be said, Meili was a talented little actress; that introverted, quiet, and unremarkable appearance was all a carefully crafted facade.
To complete her missions, she could unhesitatingly strike at the closely related Petra, and her skill in manipulating Mabeasts was top-notch.
Thinking about the scene in the original story where countless Mabeasts, under Meili's control, gnawed at Natsuki Subaru, was enough to make one's skin crawl.
"N-No, it's alright..."
Meili shyly shook her head, burying her delicate little face deep into the puppy's gray fur, only revealing a pair of large, watery eyes peeking Natsuki Subaru.
"Meili is a bit shy." Petra smiled and tugged at Natsuki Subaru's sleeve, "Big Brother Subaru, don't mind her, she just moved to the village not long ago."
Petra, this child, is truly innocently cute, saying whatever comes to mind, completely unable to hide her thoughts.
But it's no wonder, anyone would be fooled by Meili's harmless appearance.
"Seriously, Meili's acting skills could win her a little golden Oscar."
Natsuki Subaru silently complained in his heart.
If he wasn't familiar with the plot, who could imagine that this seemingly harmless little Loli was actually a cold-blooded killer who controlled Mabeasts.
"It's okay." Natsuki Subaru squatted down, maintaining eye level with Meili. "My name is Natsuki Subaru, I guess you could call me an apprentice butler at the Roswaal mansion. And you, little sister?"
"Me-Meili..." Meili blinked her sparkling eyes, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, hugging the puppy in her arms even tighter. "This is Gray..."
Such a cute little Loli, if I punched her, she'd probably cry for a long time, right?
Natsuki Subaru thought with a dark sense of humor, but his face wore a very kind smile as he said:
"Mm, Meili... what a lovely name."
"And Meili and Gray, are both very cute."
Saying this, Natsuki Subaru also casually pinched Meili's tender cheek.
"Woo..."
Meili reflexively flinched, a fleeting glint of ferocity flashing in her large, emerald-green eyes, her little face also turning slightly red from suppressed anger.
But soon, she reverted to her timid appearance, even deliberately making her eyes slightly red, looking like an ordinary little girl who had been bullied but didn't dare to resist.
"Tsk tsk, this acting..." Looking at Meili, Natsuki Subaru inwardly clicked his tongue. "If I didn't know your true identity, I'd think I was some kind of pervert bullying a little girl..."
"Big Brother Subaru." Petra suddenly puffed up her cheeks, saying with great dissatisfaction, "You can't just pinch a girl's cheek like that, Mom said it's very rude."
"Ah, sorry, sorry..." Natsuki Subaru immediately raised his hands in surrender, but his face wore a playful grin. "It's because Meili is just too cute, I couldn't help but tease her."
Frankly speaking, setting aside her identity as a killer, this little Loli was indeed quite cute.
Natsuki Subaru observed Meili's delicate face, those large, watery eyes and slightly flushed cheeks; anyone who saw her would think she was an innocent little girl.
"Meili, do you want to play with us?"
Petra enthusiastically took Meili's hand, completely oblivious to the other's instantly stiffened reaction.
"No..." Meili gently shook her head, hugging the puppy in her arms, and took half a step back, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "Gray seems hungry... W-We should go back..."
"Is that so..." Natsuki Subaru pretended to be concerned and leaned closer to the puppy. "Let me see if the little doggy is really hungry?"
"Big Brother is so nice to Gray."
A hint of joy flashed in Meili's eyes, but she quickly reverted to her timid appearance.
"This little dog..."
Natsuki Subaru had just reached out his hand, then suddenly pulled it back.
"What's wrong, Big Brother?"
Seeing Natsuki Subaru suddenly retract his hand, Meili tilted her head, revealing an innocent and puzzled expression.
"I need to confirm first." Natsuki Subaru deliberately showed a hesitant expression and asked Meili, "This little dog doesn't bite, does it?"
"It won't, it's very well-behaved." Saying this, Meili even gently pried open the puppy's mouth with her small hand to show,
"Look, its teeth are very small."
The puppy in her arms even cooperatively licked her fingers.
"Yeah, Gray is just a puppy, very cute, he never bites anyone." Petra also chimed in from the side. "Everyone plays with him often."
Heh, a puppy?
This is clearly a Mabeast in dog's skin.
Thinking this, Natsuki Subaru nodded, then turned to Meili and said:
"It seems the puppy is indeed very well-behaved. Can I pet it then?"
"You can, Big Brother."
Meili showed a faint smile, but a cold glint flashed in the depths of her eyes.
This little Loli is really bad!
She's clearly waiting for it to bite me, right?
Natsuki Subaru sneered inwardly, slowly extending his hand. When it was only a centimeter away from the puppy, he suddenly pulled it back again:
"Are you sure it really doesn't bite?"
"—It won't." Meili's smile froze for a moment, then she blinked her large eyes, trying hard to maintain an innocent expression, "Gray loves being petted the most, especially by gentle people like Big Brother."
"Got it." Natsuki Subaru pretended to reach out again, but stopped halfway. "But... I'm naturally afraid of dogs."
Saying this, the hand originally reaching for the puppy suddenly moved upwards, ruffling Meili's hair, the gesture as intimate as if teasing a real little girl.
He could clearly feel the small frame under his palm stiffen instantly, yet she had to endure it without dodging.
"So, let's skip it this time, maybe next time." Natsuki Subaru spread his hands, feigning disappointment.
"Eh?"
Meili was clearly stunned, a hint of astonishment flashing in her large, watery eyes, but she quickly reverted to her innocent expression.
Then, she gently rocked the puppy in her arms, her voice sickeningly sweet:
"Then... then Big Brother must play with Gray next time, he'll definitely be very happy."
"Of course, no problem." Natsuki Subaru readily agreed, but inwardly he was overjoyed.
Hahaha, this is too interesting.
This little Loli is probably furious inside, but has to maintain her persona. It's just too satisfying.
I just love seeing you want to kill me, but can't.
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