Sora was somewhat confident in his judgment. Although Comrade Mikihiko had ambitions and aspirations, his greatest strength was that he would never touch things beyond his capabilities.
While he might not have the experience and wisdom of Miss Kaoru, nor the strategic skills of Erica, Comrade Mikihiko understood when to advance and when to retreat, knowing what he should and shouldn't do. Although he occasionally made small mistakes, he could force himself to correct them quickly.
While he couldn't be considered a sage, Comrade Mikihiko was definitely a smart person, and dealing with someone like him would make interactions feel easy and save a lot of unnecessary trouble.
Although Sora was not afraid of any trouble, even the annihilation of the Kuhoutsuka family would be easy for him, he did not want to take such actions unless absolutely necessary.
Whether it was Erica, Liliana, Yuri, or Ena, they were all exceptionally intelligent. Upon hearing Sora's words, they immediately understood the situation, and each of them revealed a dazed yet meaningful smile.
"Hehehe… Ena also thinks it's a good idea to let little Mikihiko become the next head of the Kuhoutsuka family. If he dares to disobey in the future, Ena will go and beat him up!"
Bumping her small pink fists together, Ena had an eager expression on her face.
Although he was a few years older than Ena, poor Mikihiko was like a punching bag for Ena when they were kids. Ena had long since mastered the art of bullying Mikihiko!
An image involuntarily surfaced in Sora's mind of a young boy being bullied and crying by a little girl, and he, along with the others, couldn't help but feel sympathy for Mikihiko. He was indeed a child with a troubled fate…
"Um… Sora-oniichan, is what Erica-oneechan said true? Are you really going to… include me in your harem?"
Pulling at Sora's clothing, the little miko Hikari was speaking in a soft voice. A faint blush adorned her energetic and cute face as she weakly and expectantly asked Sora.
Both Sora and the others were taken aback, never expecting this quirky little girl to ask such a question!
"Little Hikari, how can a girl say something like that…"
Coming back to her senses, Yuri stood up, extremely flustered and angry, stuttering as she tried to lecture the little miko Hikari.
That mischievous little Hikari was being so careless; how could a girl ask such things? It was truly embarrassing! So embarrassing!
"Yare yare, Yuri, calm down, calm down. Don't you think it would be better to clarify this kind of thing sooner rather than later?"
Erica quickly pressed the flustered Yuri back down onto the bench, a glint of mischief flashing in her green eyes, wearing a wicked smile.
"Yeah, I agree."
Resting her chin on her hand, Liliana also wore an approving expression.
"Ena doesn't mind; after all, that little girl will eventually be taken into the harem by the king anyway. I've thought so for a long time."
With her arms crossed in front of her chest, Ena spoke boldly and without a care.
"Sora-oniichan…"
Pulling at Sora's clothing again, the little miko's blush deepened, and she looked at him with an expectant and urging expression.
Although Yuri was being held back by Erica, her embarrassment was overwhelming, yet she no longer tried to stop it. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly; in fact, she had already anticipated the outcome.
Yuri didn't want to oppose; it was just that the thought of both her and her sister being taken by Sora… made her sensitive nerves feel chaotic and even on the verge of breaking down.
Her eyelids twitched as she noticed all the girls focusing their attention on her, and Sora suddenly felt a heavy pressure!
He shot a fierce glare at Erica. He could handle these matters quietly in the future; why did that little brat have to say it out loud?! He would definitely punish that little brat Erica later; she must have already prepared herself for it.
"Hmph, well, it depends on how you perform in the future, little girl. If you grow up to be an ugly duckling, then I won't want you. Your Sora-oniichan only wants pretty ones."
Although he said it somewhat awkwardly, Sora was, after all, a seasoned person. He snorted twice and shamelessly patted the little miko Hikari's head.
Upon hearing Sora's response, both Hikari and Erica, along with the other girls, were left speechless. Did this shameless guy really have to be so direct?!!
"Hahaha… such a response truly has the style of a king!"
Coming back to her senses, Erica clutched her stomach, laughing so hard it almost hurt.
"Sora!"
Once again standing up, the miko Yuri had a face full of shame and anger.
"Hehehe… As expected of His Majesty the King!"
With sparkling eyes full of admiration, Ena said this.
Liliana didn't say anything; she simply blushed lightly, her fairy-like features turning slightly red, and she couldn't help but turn her little head to the side…
"Ahem… Hikari, don't take it to heart, it was just a joke."
Seeing Yuri glaring at him with an angry expression, Sora felt a wave of sweat on his brow. He didn't dare to provoke her; if Yuri went on a rampage and lectured him for half a day, it would truly be a disaster.
"Hey, little girl, what are you still staring at? With your frame, you should grow up a few more years before talking!"
Turning back, Sora saw the little miko still staring blankly at him, so he lightly tapped her head and smiled with a hint of annoyance.
"Ugh… Sister Ena, Sister Kaoru, and even Brother Sora, what if you all make me stupid…"
Hugging her little head, the miko immediately wore a look of grievance.
"Brother Sora likes pretty girls, so I should try to be prettier in the future…"
Out of the corner of her eye, she continued to secretly watch Sora, her heart filled with endless shyness.
"Alright, Yuri, little girl, you two should head back now. Once you're ready, come to our house, and we'll send Hikari to the Western Shrine together."
The weather was becoming increasingly gloomy, as if it might rain at any moment. Sora didn't plan to linger any longer, so he spoke to Yuri and Hikari.
"Mm…"
Nodding, Yuri had no objections. Although Sora had helped her and Hikari a lot this time, there was no need for them to express any further gratitude.
"Goodbye, Sora-oniichan! Goodbye, Lady Athena, Lady Metis…"
Continuously waving goodbye to Sora and the others, the little miko bounced along, following Yuri as they left the park to head home.
"Hehehe… Erica, tell me, how should I punish you now?"
Watching Yuri and Hikari leave, Sora turned back, licking his lips with a mischievous smile directed at Erica.
Seeing this knight girl, who could even tease the Demon King when she got serious, Sora thought it was time to train her again!
"Ha… ha… I just wanted to help you."
Knowing she was likely to be tormented by this ruthless Demon King again, Erica awkwardly laughed and kept retreating, putting on a pitiful and scared expression.
"Help me, huh? Well, you did indeed help me, so I won't punish you this time."
Nodding, Sora seemed to agree with Erica's statement.
Looking at Sora, who suddenly stopped, Erica, along with Liliana and Ena, wore expressions of shock and suspicion. What was going on today? Could it be that because the sun didn't come out, this Demon King had suddenly changed his nature?
"Erica, since you've been so dedicated in helping me, I'll reward you well. On top of the punishment, I'll add double!"
Dumbfounded, the three girls looked at Sora, who wore an evil grin. Alright, they silently apologized for having a glimmer of hope for this guy…
As expected, their Demon King was completely beyond redemption!!!
"Ah!!!"
Coming back to her senses, Erica, realizing that she was about face "great danger," let out a delicate cry and, without thinking, turned around to flee.
"Here, I'll lend them to you for now."
Sora said as he stuffed his two plush bears into the hands of Liliana and Ena, who were standing there in a daze.
Directly activating the power of [Phoenix], he transformed into a fiery red afterimage and instantly appeared beside Erica, who hadn't run very far, and pulled the girl into his embrace.
"Erica, do you think you can escape today?"
Gently nibbling on the delicate and cute earlobe of the girl, Sora said with a mischievous smile.
"Um…"
With a soft moan, a layer of intoxicating blush appeared on Erica's face, and she realized that she couldn't escape today. Looking at her two sisters, the only ones who could save her, she had a pleading expression.
"Hehehe… Liliana, Ena, I'm taking Erica back with me. If you two don't want her to end up too 'miserable,' you better hurry back to save her!"
With a wicked and evil grin, Sora said to Liliana and Ena, then activated the power of [Phoenix] again, transforming into a fiery red afterimage and disappearing with Erica.
"Ena, we…"
Holding Athena, Liliana blushed as she looked at Ena. The girls naturally knew what their evil overlord was planning to do with Erica.
"Erica should be able to hold on for a while, right? Let's wait a bit before going back…"
Holding Metis, Ena's usually bold face also showed a faint blush. Even she, who was usually fearless, looked a bit guilty and scared at this moment.
"Um…"
She replied softly. Although it felt a bit wrong to sell out Erica like this, that annoying guy had sold them out plenty of times too, so Liliana gently agreed to Ena's suggestion.
Turning their attention to the adorable little lolis they were holding, the two girls' eyes lit up, and they quickly took out some bribery offerings from their spatial rings. After getting the consent of the two loli goddesses, Liliana and Ena sat on a park bench, continuously cuddling the two little lolis, looking blissfully happy…