A white sheep pulled a tiny sleigh carrying a gray shorthair cat, strolling leisurely across the grass. Every few steps, it stopped to nibble at the carefully trimmed woodland lawn. The girl holding the sheep's reins, dressed in an exquisite Lolita-style gown, also ambled along at an unhurried pace. Sometimes, she excitedly directed the little sheep to take a bite from the colorful wildflower beds cultivated by the mistress of the estate and the Artificial Human housekeeper. Other times, she ordered the gray shorthair cat on the sleigh to catch little bugs bouncing endlessly through the grass.
The procession of two animals and one human girl set off from the glass greenhouse like a lawnmower, making its way toward the broad woodland lawn. It left behind broken wildflowers, uneven grass, and sleigh tracks. The culprit had completely forgotten what punishment she had suffered the last time she did this. That oversight meant the person following them needed no other means to easily find the girl's trail.
"My little troublemaker, how are you planning to make Bayonetta angry this time?"
"Papa!" Upon hearing the familiar voice behind her, the girl turned around, threw down the reins, and shot into the newcomer's arms like a cannonball. Salomon skillfully absorbed the impact with his arms, scooped her up, and set her on his shoulders. "Chocolate!" Milia shouted happily. "Mama won't let me have any!"
"I'm certain you've already finished today's portion, little troublemaker. Let me see your teeth..." Under the fading glow of dusk, Salomon carefully examined the girl's teeth, making sure she had followed the Witch's instructions to brush them on time and had not secretly eaten sweets before bed. Only then did he satisfactorily hold her in front of him. "You can have one more piece, but don't tell Bayonetta I