"Make sure you don't die?!"
Hellish Blizzard paused, a fleeting thought a spark illuminating her mind. She felt a vague sense that if she could grasp that spark, her strength would improve dramatically.
Interesting!
A smile touched Hellish Blizzard's lips. For the first time, she smiled at Kaito Ren.
"Sorry, your egg isn't with me!"
"What?! Where is it?! Where did you put it?!"
Kaito Ren, anxious, grabbed Hellish Blizzard's arm.
"Even if you ask, I don't know. It's with my sister, Tatsumaki!"
This was her first physical contact with a male. Feeling Kaito Ren's presence, Hellish Blizzard blushed, her body trembling slightly. She turned away, unable to meet his gaze, whispering the egg's location.
WHAT?!
Kaito Ren was going crazy. It was just an egg! Not some treasure! Why did she give it to her sister?!
"I didn't mean to give it to her. I just wanted to tease you. Then my sister came, saw the egg, and wanted to study it."
Hellish Blizzard apologized and explained, seeing Kaito Ren's distress.
Study it?!
What now?!
Kaito Ren was in despair. Tatsumaki had probably taken it to the Hero Association headquarters. It might be with Child Emperor, Metal Knight, or some other scientist. Had he lost his pet egg?
He'd found it, and now it was gone. He couldn't just give up. But confronting Tatsumaki and the Hero Association alone was suicidal.
Then…
Kaito Ren looked at Hellish Blizzard, a new idea forming.
"What… what are you doing?!"
Hellish Blizzard, feeling guilty, was considering how to make amends when she felt Kaito Ren's gaze upon her. She instinctively shielded herself.
"No… nothing."
Kaito Ren quickly looked away. If he attacked Hellish Blizzard, he might provoke Tatsumaki into appearing, and the egg might still be with her. But that was risky. He might face Tatsumaki's wrath and get killed.
He decided against it. The egg was just a found item. It probably wouldn't hatch into anything amazing anyway. It was probably garbage! He wouldn't even want it.
Kaito Ren, filled with self-pity, prepared to leave.
"Is the egg important to you?"
Hellish Blizzard suddenly asked.
"Of course! Teacher wouldn't even let me eat it! It's super important!"
Before Kaito Ren could answer, Saitama arrived.
"You have the nerve to say that?!"
Kaito Ren glared, kicking Saitama.
"Teacher, I'm sorry! I won't do it again!"
Saitama fled.
"Get back here!"
Kaito Ren chased after him. They disappeared quickly.
Asaka Hanako, amused by their apparent quarrel, hummed happily as she returned to the dorm.
"Important, huh? Then…"
Hellish Blizzard, conflicted, made a decision and headed out of the school.
"Hey, Teacher, why aren't you chasing me anymore?!"
Saitama, realizing Kaito Ren wasn't following, stopped.
"Chase you? Will beating you up bring back the egg?!"
Kaito Ren glared at Saitama. He'd rather search the forest for more eggs, hoping to find another flying monster pet.
Z-City Hero Association Headquarters.
"Giving up already?"
Tatsumaki, sipping tea and watching a drama, turned to Hellish Blizzard.
"Please, give me back the egg!"
Hellish Blizzard took a deep breath, meeting her sister's gaze.
"Oh? What do you want it for? It's not yours, is it?"
Tatsumaki gestured, and the dark egg, surrounded by green light, floated in the air, seemingly weightless.
"Precisely because it's not mine, I must return it to its owner!"
For the first time, Hellish Blizzard didn't cower before her sister. She felt a shift within herself.
"Is that so? Fine, here you go. It's useless to me."
Tatsumaki, sensing the change in her sister, showed a brief flicker of happiness before masking it. She casually returned the egg.
Hellish Blizzard took the egg. She couldn't control it like Tatsumaki, but she could significantly reduce its weight.
"Don't forget our agreement. One day, I'll defeat you!"
Hellish Blizzard left, having spoken her mind to Tatsumaki for the first time. It felt… unexpectedly good. A weight had lifted.
Z-City Hero Association Headquarters, top floor.
It worked!
You finally have the heart of a strong warrior!
Tatsumaki smiled, watching Hellish Blizzard leave.
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