I Want to Be a Happy Superman

Mahiro snapped his fingers with a smile.

Rudolf's wariness at this moment, in Yotsuba Mahiro's eyes, was like a quail that had wrapped itself up tightly.

He smiled slightly again:

"Don't worry, I won't do anything excessive to you. There's only one thing I want, and that's the girl beside you."

"You want Astarte?"

"That's right."

Mahiro nodded. "I really like children, and to you, Astarte is just a tool created to help you reclaim the Saint's Right Arm, right?"

Now that I can help you get your arm back, this tool shouldn't be of any use to you anymore.

Why don't you give it to me?

Rudolf knew that Yotsuba Mahiro liked children.

A few days ago, he had personally seen a welfare home that Yotsuba Mahiro had sponsored. When he made contact with it as a clergyman, he heard a lot about Yotsuba Mahiro from those innocent children.

For example, how they were rescued from the monster-infested monastery.

He still had some affection for Yotsuba Mahiro.

This is also why Rudolf didn't take direct action from the beginning.

Otherwise, witnesses like these must be dealt with immediately.

However, let's put it another way. As for Yotsuba Mahiro's suggestion—to help him retrieve the Saint's Remains for a single item?

To be honest, Rudolf was still somewhat hesitant and didn't quite believe it.

The effort and the reward are too disproportionate.

Mahiro naturally understood and noticed Rudolf's confusion and hesitation, so he spoke again:

"It's alright, Mr. Rudolf, you don't need to make a decision now. You can think about it carefully. I'll give you three days, but during these three days you cannot slaughter demons at will. We'll meet again in three days, and then you can give me your answer, okay?"

Rudolf remained silent, neither agreeing nor refusing.

But Mahiro took it as a yes.

"Good night then, see you in three days, Mr. Rudolf Eustach."

After saying that, Yotsuba Mahiro turned and left with Est and Alpha.

Just as their figures were about to disappear into the night again, Rudolf suddenly spoke:

"I don't understand why you're helping me. Your actions could bring utter destruction to the artificial island, destroying this cursed island."

Rudolf finally voiced his deepest question, and Yotsuba Mahiro paused for a moment.

Then he said softly:

"Actually, it's nothing. I just don't like those guys at the Artificial Island Management Corporation. As for whether it will be destroyed or not, that's still unknown."

As the words faded, Yotsuba Mahiro's figure vanished completely.

After that, Yotsuba Mahiro didn't go anywhere else and went straight home to rest.

They did not send anyone to investigate or follow Rudolf, and the priest remained completely silent for the next three days.

Just as Natsuki Minamiya was urging him to hurry up and resolve the case, the appointed time finally arrived.

"Hey? Are you going out, Mahiro -nii?"

Wearing an apron, Nagisa Akatsuki hurried over and, seeing Yotsuba Mahiro putting on his shoes, couldn't help but ask, "Mahiro, aren't you going to eat dinner?"

"I'm not eating anymore. I have some things to take care of. Nagisa Aiba, you can eat with Yuuma Sengakuji Alpha, and Aye later. Oh, and don't forget to drag Ms. Misaki Akatsuki out of her room and let her air out. She's practically moldy from being cooped up there."

"Yes, I know. Even if you hadn't said Mahiro, I would have planned to do the same. How can a mother be so lazy?"

Nagisa Akatsuki, hands on her hips, chattered on about Misaki Akatsuki's faults, and finally asked:

"Should we save some dinner for you, Brother Mahiro?"

"No."

Mahiro put on his shoes, waved to Nagisa Akatsuki, and then walked out of the villa.

But as soon as he left the courtyard and arrived at the crossroads not far away, he ran into an old acquaintance.

"--Where do you want to go at this time, Yotsuba Clan- senpai?"

"Ugh~"

Mahiro couldn't help but scream in surprise.

The long-absent Yukina Himeragi was standing with her hands on her hips, squinting warily at Yotsuba Mahiro.

Yotsuba Mahiro, however, jokingly remarked:

"I didn't expect you to come back again, Himeragi-senpai. I thought you had left Itogami Island a long time ago."

The teasing tone made it seem as if no conflict had ever occurred between the two, and the fight in the men's restroom had never taken place.

"I will absolutely not abandon this surveillance mission. How can I just leave someone as dangerous as my senior unattended!"

Yukina said firmly.

Since her conversation with her master, Yukina has thought a lot about it, and she feels that what her master said makes a lot of sense.

Choosing to sacrifice oneself to the devil in order to maintain world peace is a noble act.

If our predecessors could sacrifice themselves for the greater good, why can't we?

This became the reason why Yukina hypnotized herself to stay and continue the surveillance mission.

However, Yotsuba Mahiro didn't take her words to heart, nor did he notice the change in Yukina's eyes.

He noticed that Yukina seemed to be radiating moisture, even her hair was still wet with water dripping from the ends, and she looked completely unguarded, with only a uniform shirt draped over her skin.

The guitar case, which I always carried with me and which contained the Schneewaltzer, wasn't with me today.

Her face was slightly flushed, and although she was trying her best to regulate her breathing, she was still slightly out of breath.

All signs point to one thing --

"Junior Himeragi, you're not hiding a man at home, are you? You're still young, you should be careful with your behavior and take precautions," Mahiro, like an elder patiently guiding her.

"Ah?"

Yukina was slightly taken aback, then realized what she meant, her face instantly turning red with embarrassment and annoyance as she said:

"Yotsuba Clan! I'm not hiding a man! You scumbag pervert! How could you have such a weird idea!"

"Oh, no... I thought you ran away halfway through what we were doing."

Mahiro nodded knowingly, and then analyzed:

"So you were just taking a shower at home when you realized you were about to leave, so you quickly dried yourself off, threw on some clothes, and ran over? Tsk tsk tsk, Himeragi-kun is really dedicated."

This time, Yukina did not refute.

Because that's just how it is.

I was in the middle of taking a shower and in my haste I forgot to put on my underwear.

In addition, the clothes were slightly damp, and the tender lotus tips could be seen through the pure white fabric.

Yukina seemed to notice his gaze, and quickly covered her chest with both hands, glaring at him with a face full of shyness and annoyance.

She was about to curse him again as a pervert, but then she remembered her master's words and swallowed the words back.

He asked earnestly:

"Yotsuba Clan, what are you planning to do so late?"

"...?"

Yotsuba Mahiro gave the girl in front of him a strange look, her face radiating innocence and naivety, and chuckled:

"Hey Hime-kun, if I remember correctly, your job is to monitor me, not my guardian, right? Why are you telling me where I go at night? I'm going to a bar to dance and pick up girls, and maybe even stop by a demon brothel for an all-night 'big sword' session. Want to come along? It's on me."

Upon hearing this, Yukina's face instantly flushed red, and she turned her head away, muttering softly:

"Disgusting, awful, scum! He's still a high school student..."

Clearly, Yukina took his words seriously.

Or rather, in her mind, Yotsuba Mahiro was a big pervert.

Even Mahiro was somewhat exasperated by her straightforwardness, so he gave up teasing and joking.

"Alright, alright, I was just kidding. I have some errands to run in a bit, and I bet you'll insist on coming along, but are you really going to come dressed like this?"

As he spoke, Mahiro took another look at the girl in front of him.

Besides what I've already mentioned, Yukina's current attire is also extremely inappropriate.

Two buttons on his shirt were undone, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin. He could even clearly see a drop of water falling from the tip of his hair, sliding down his delicate collarbone and into the slightly undulating mound.

Hmm, I'm a little smug.

But Yukina, completely unconcerned, stated bluntly:

"Yes, I need to monitor your movements!"

However, the next second, Yukina's stubbornness instantly softened.

"... What... what are you going to do?"

Yukina panicked instantly.

Because Mahiro actually came right up to her, and at a very close distance.

Then, he gently lifted her chin Mahiro in her ear:

"Little girl, do you know how alluring you look right now? Do you really think I'm some kind of good person? Aren't you afraid I'll drag you to a hotel right now and force you to have sex with me?"

As soon as she said that, Yukina's face turned so red it looked like it could bleed, and the redness instantly spread to her ears!

How could anyone say such shameless things!

She opened her mouth as if to say something, but the next second her lips were captured in a kiss.

Yukina's mind went completely blank for a moment, as if she had crashed on the spot.

His body tensed up instantly, stiffening to the point of being unable to move, and his eyes widened in complete disbelief!

Mahiro, on the other hand, was carefully savoring the girl's flavor.

Mmm, it's soft, with a taste even more delicate than Natsuki Minamiya's.

After an unknown amount of time, Yukina, regaining her senses, let out a series of sobs and struggled for a long time before finally pushing Yotsuba Mahiro away from her.

"You're awful! Senior, you're the worst! How could you... how could you do this to me! I'm calling the police right now and having you arrested!"

Yukina clenched the unbuttoned buttons on her chest with both hands, her eyes red and on the verge of tears as she glared at him, cursing as she pulled out her phone.

However, Mahiro stood there calmly with his hands in his pockets, as if nothing had happened.

"Fine, whatever. Call the police then. Given my relationship with Natsuki Minamiya, do you think the police will arrest me or you, Miss Monitor? You don't know what stalking and surveillance are crimes, do you?"

You don't want anything to happen to the Lion King Agency on Itogami Island, do you?

Upon hearing this, Yukina froze in her tracks as she was about to dial.

She never imagined the other party could be so shameless and despicable!

Upon seeing this, Mahiro's smile widened even more.

He is not like Kojou Akatsuki, and he does not exhibit indecisive or hesitant behavior.

If it weren't for the moral constraints and the need to save face, he would want to be a happy superhero.

Hmm, being Homelander doesn't seem so bad.

"You..."

Yukina gritted her teeth in resentment, about to speak, when Mahiro interrupted her:

"Alright, alright, it's just a kiss, what's the big deal? Besides, your Three Saints should have discussed these things with you, right? You should know exactly what this so-called surveillance means, so why are you still being shy?"

He didn't hesitate at all and directly revealed the whole truth.

"Alright, that's all I wanted to say. Go back quickly, dry your body and hair, and change your clothes. I'll wait for you here until you're ready."