Volume Three: The Academy Runs Wild - The World's Little Corner (Part Two)

"Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!!!!!!!!!!!!"

The screams grew louder as they approached. The glint of light between my fingers dissipated, and Xiao Wu removed her hand from her waist. We both looked at the person who had arrived.

"Seriously—what are you guys doing?!"

A girl with purple hair and purple eyes, wearing a long dress that looked like a purple and white nightgown, came running towards us. She stumbled between us, panting heavily.

"Everyone... calm down... haa... haa..."

She seemed to want to say something, but breathless, she knelt on the ground, unable to speak clearly.

"Don't fight... no... ugh!!"

With a loud vomiting sound, she collapsed to the ground and began to vomit profusely, panting as she did so. It was almost worrying that she might choke on her own vomit.

"They're all on our side..."

Finally, she finished vomiting and stood up unsteadily, tripping and almost falling into her own vomit again.

Xiao Wu immediately stepped forward to support the unsteady Si Nan Xiao, her eyes filled with concern.

"Si Nan Xiao?"

"Xiao? What's wrong? You seem to be in a great hurry."

Haoyue and I both recognized the person who came.

"""... Um?"""

Do you know the other person too?

So, Si Nan Xiao really is --

"Xiao, do you know these two guys?"

"Yes, it's an acquaintance from our hometown..."

"You're a total homebody and a complete klutz when it comes to exercise, so don't run around like that!"

"The situation is... urgent... and I'm not a shut-in..."

Si Nan Xiao finally caught her breath and staggered over to Haoyue and me.

"Long time no see, Miss Ye, Ms. Haoyue..."

Ah, it's been a long time.

"Greetings."

I scrutinized her closely: purple hair and eyes, long hair, a beautiful but lifeless face, and a long dress that looked like a nightgown—she was a realistic version of Patchouli.

It really is her...

"How is the Si Nan Family doing now?"

"They moved abroad a long time ago... We'll talk about that later. Anyway, let me introduce them to you."

Si Nan Xiao walked up to Xiao Wu again, her steps still a little unsteady. "Hey, if you can't hold on, don't force yourself."

"Anyway, this is -- the head of the club 'World's Little Corner,' Xiao Wu."

"Well, that's how it is... So you guys are acquaintances of Xiao's. You should have said so earlier..."

Xiao Wu seemed a little embarrassed. She turned her face to the side, smoothed her hair, and made it even messier than before. Was smoothing her hair a habitual action of hers?

"Hello, I'm Liu Ye, a freshman at Mikael Girls' Academy Higher Division." I introduced myself and shook her hand. Her hand was cold and strong, clearly that of a battle-hardened warrior.

"Hello, Liu Ye, well... it's like we became friends after a fight." She shrugged, still looking a little embarrassed.

Then came the bright moon.

"Like Xiao Ye, I am a freshman at Mikael Girls' Academy Higher Division, Haoyue Tartaglia."

"Um."

"By the way, Xiao Ye and I are a couple."

"Oh."

... What an awkward silence.

Si Nan Xiao, on the other hand, looked flustered and exclaimed, "Eh? Lovers!!?? Are you serious!?"

Neither Xiao Wu nor Kogetsu seemed inclined to shake hands with the other.

A strange hostility simmered in their gazes as they met.

"..." "..."

"Hey, Miss Xiao Wu, don't you think being so aloof gives a bad impression?"

"Ha, probably."

"You don't seem to like me very much?"

"... Who knows? I just don't like them."

"Let me make this clear first, for some reason, I feel a sense of disgust whenever I see you," Haoyue said with a forced smile.

"Ah, me too. Looking at you always feels like looking at a pile of rotting flesh, it's unpleasant." Xiao Wu didn't even smile.

"I say, gentlemen, let's value harmony..." Si Nan Xiao interjected weakly.

"Get out of the way!"

"Sorry..."

It was instantly defeated.

"Hey, Xiao Wu, even though I have absolutely no feelings for you, fate really loves to play tricks on people."

"What do you mean? Are you referring to the fact that you were created?"

"How could that be? You're actually Mikael Girls' Academy's student too, aren't you?"

"..."

"When I entered the dorm, I found that the other bed was covered in dust, and the nameplate on it clearly said 'Xiao Wu'."

"... Oh, so you're my new roommate? But don't worry, I haven't been to school in a very, very long time. In fact, I'm not even in school anymore."

"A delinquent girl expelled from school? She's not cute at all."

"That's none of your business."

"Oh, that's terrible. May I ask you—why did you black out your last name?"

"--!"

Xiao Wu's lips pursed slightly, a small detail that, of course, did not escape Haoyue's notice.

"So you did it yourself, huh? Because you hate your own surname? Or because you hate your family? What a willful girl."

"If you want to die, just say so. Don't beat around the bush. Judging by your appearance, you shouldn't be any weaker than her."

"Using violence to mask inner turmoil? How incredibly childish. But since you've extended such a warm invitation, how about I stretch my muscles a bit?"

Her slender, jade-like hands gripped the longsword "Snow Moon".

"Based on my observation, your superpower should be extreme physical enhancement. Physical enhancement is a common and straightforward superpower, but a monster like you who has pushed strength, speed, physical toughness, and regenerative ability to the limit is truly unheard of."

"There are many things you haven't heard of," Xiao Wu replied coldly, her fist already clenched.

"What's even more terrifying is your physical skills... If I'm not mistaken, that's the legendary Night Nether Style fighting technique, the strongest legendary fighting technique that gathers the essence of all martial arts in the world. I never thought it actually existed. You're quite something."

"Want to learn from me?"

"You must teach me!"

Tensions were high.

"I told you not to fight!!!"

Thanks to the efforts of Si Nan Xiao and me, the fight was finally stopped.

"So, you want to join the department?"

"Yes, please!" I said sincerely.

"Let me make this clear first, I'm really unhappy about being in the same department as you. If it weren't for Xiao Ye wanting to join... hmph!" Hao Yue said impatiently.

"I don't want to hire someone like you either... Oh well, since you're acquaintances of Xiao's... Hey, Xiao, bring me the application form."

"They're here!"

We just found out about Si Nan Xiao's situation.

Si Nan Xiao is a student at Changting Liberal Arts College, one of the twelve academies, and is also the vice minister of the World's Little Corner.

As for why she joined the club, the process was actually quite dramatic.

Si Nan Xiao, who was not good at socializing, did not want to join the club, but when she passed by the Joint Recruitment Plaza, she, like us, accidentally discovered the club's booth.

Back then, this club wasn't called "World's Little Corner," but rather "Pajama Enthusiasts Club."

So, on a whim Si Nan Xiao, who loved pajamas, joined the department.

She was only told after joining the club that the name was just a random choice, but she was too lazy to switch clubs; it was too much trouble.

After joining the department, Si Nan Xiao fully utilized her talents as a top student in the School of Literature, which led her to change her name to the current "World's Little Corner".

She herself was handpicked by Xiao Wu to be the vice-minister, in charge of miscellaneous tasks.

That being said...

I looked around the not-so-spacious living room. The girls hiding behind the old tables, chairs, and sofas immediately covered their heads and squatted down as soon as they met my gaze.

Here, it's all little girls.

Including us two newcomers, there are 21 members in this World's Little Corner. Si Nan Xiao is 18 years old, and Haoyue, Xiao Wu, and I are all 19. Among the remaining 17 members, the oldest is the girl named "Monet" who opened the door for us, who is 13 years old. Most of the others are young girls around ten years old, and the youngest is only seven years old.

Is this a place where lolis (young girls) live?

Upon closer inspection, these lolis aren't as cute as they're depicted in anime. Monet is pretty, but quite thin. As for the other lolis—some are cute but have somewhat gloomy expressions, some have their faces covered by long bangs, some are pale and thin, some are wary, some are ugly, some are fat, some have scars on their faces, and two girls have obvious disabilities.

They were all far from the sweet, Lolita-like girls I had imagined.

It is often said that birds of a feather flock together, but Xiao Wu is an exceptionally beautiful woman, and Si Nan Xiao is also a stunning beauty, forming a stark contrast with these lolis.

Could this be Orphanage or welfare institution? But what welfare institution would have a manager as fierce as Xiao Wu?

"Hello, Minister..."

"Explain."

"So, what kind of activities does our club do?"

No events scheduled.

"So what do you usually do?"

"There's nothing to do."

"Isn't there any guiding principle or anything like that?"

"No."

"Well..."

What's going on with this club...?

"With so many delicate young girls gathered here, is the purpose of this place simply to satisfy some of your perverted interests?" Haoyue mocked Xiao Wu.

"Just say you want to die!"

"Looking closely, your breasts don't seem very big."

"What did you say?"

"Really? Of course, you can't compare to Xiao Ye. Si Nan Xiao and I are also quite a bit older than you."

After hearing what Haoyue said, I finally looked at Xiao Wu's chest.

She had already taken off her wildly styled leather jacket, and her white, tight-fitting top perfectly outlined her curves—a stunning figure that would captivate anyone. However...

While the shape of her breasts is beautiful and makes one want to touch them, the size... is indeed slightly below the average for women of the same age.

Crack! I thought I heard something snap.

"Heh, heh heh heh heh... Tartaglia, I have to admire your courage..."

Xiao Wu exuded an ominous black aura, revealing a smile that seemed to split open on her face.

"Oh dear, are you angry, flat-chested girl? So, if you have small breasts, you're also narrow-minded?"

"Go to hell! Go..."

Breaking up fights, I never knew it was such a tiring thing... Now I understand.

Now we've finally reached the normal procedure.

"Alright, let's get to know each other now, la la la~ Don't be afraid, everyone~~"

Si Nan Xiao brought a group of young girls in front of us, seemingly trying to liven up the atmosphere, but unfortunately, it didn't work.

"""""""..."""""""

"..."

No one spoke.

Si Nan Xiao's smile became even more forced, while Xiao Wu simply lay down on the sofa and pretended to be asleep, too lazy to bother with the matter.

"Ahem, well then, I'll go first..."

The first to step forward was Monet, the young girl who opened the door for us. She took a step forward, her gaze shifting uncertainly.

"My name is Monet, I'm 13 years old. Please guide me, both of you Sister Ye... hehehe."

She started it all, and only then could the self-introductions finally proceed.

A little girl with long bangs covering her face. "My name is... Meng Nai, I'm 9 years old, hello everyone..."

One of the chubby little girls. "Liu Aixue, 10 years old, although I'm chubby, please don't bully me."

The second chubby little girl. "Liu Aibing, 9 years old, is her younger sister."

A strikingly beautiful but melancholic-looking black-haired girl. "I'm Ailian Smith, 11 years old, hello sisters..."

A strikingly beautiful but melancholic redhead. "Martha Geese, 10 years old, hello."

The pale, thin little girl said, "He Xu, 12 years old, her name is a bit strange."

A little girl with a scar on her face. "Jilia Rose, 8 years old, please... don't look at my face..."

Even with a compliment, she couldn't be called a pretty little girl, "My name is Kong Xinglian, I'm 9 years old. Um, could you give me an autograph later?"

The youngest little girl. "Akasha Goodman... 7 years old... Ugh, I'm so nervous..."

The little girl missing her left arm. "I'm Meng Li, 11 years old, hello everyone."

The little girl missing her left leg. "I'm Anna Volkova, 10 years old, and I might cause you trouble in the future..."

And so, one by one, the little girls completed their self-introductions.

Only one remains.

The beautiful young girl with long, curly silver hair and a delicate, tender face that resonated with me.

She glanced at us reluctantly and said in a very soft voice--

"Evelynths, I just joined here recently... Please take care of me."

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So what's so great about lolis...? Besides, none of the lolis in this chapter are even that cute.