Listening to Miss Kobayashi, Uchiha Hiko felt his heart soften. Anyone who had bullied her deserved to die!
Thinking this, Uchiha Hiko gently wrapped her in his arms and continued:
"Don't worry, Yui. With me here, you can rest easy. No matter who it is, I'll help you deal with them. And they'll never be able to force you again."
Hearing Uchiha Hiko's words, Miss Kobayashi nestled comfortably in his embrace, feeling a sense of security unlike anything she had ever known.
She smiled and said:
"Actually, Hiko, after everything I've been through, I always thought that if I hadn't met you like that—if I hadn't made you the goal of my life—
maybe I really would have carelessly married myself off. Then my life certainly wouldn't be like it is now, where I can still act spoiled in your arms."
Her words warmed Uchiha Hiko's heart slightly. He smiled at her and said:
"Things are different now. You're mine, so I won't allow anyone else to covet you. I won't let you feel so helpless again."
Hearing Uchiha Hiko's words, Miss Kobayashi was deeply moved. She turned around, smiled at him, and said:
"Hiko, I understand now. As long as I have you, I won't be afraid of anything. Then let's set off. Don't we still have a plan to find that Grandmaster and have him help us save this Earth?"
Hearing her words, Uchiha Hiko composed himself and nodded gently at Miss Kobayashi before saying:
"Alright. Just hold my hand. I'll go with you."
Miss Kobayashi was slightly surprised upon hearing this, and she asked:
"You're going with me? Are you worried about me?"
At her question, Uchiha Hiko merely smiled softly. He lowered his head to look at her and said gently:
"How could I not trust