After feeling him for a while and seeing no wounds on his body, Asada Shino finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's great, that person's aim was off, he didn't hit you."
Lin Mu was somewhat amused.
Actually, his aim was quite accurate. Shinkawa Kyouji was truly insane at that moment.
If he hadn't used his hands to channel magic and catch the bullet, Asada Shino's delicate body would definitely have an extra bullet hole.
Looking at the relaxed Asada Shino, Lin Mu raised his hand and gently stroked her small head.
"Are you relieved now, Shiina?"
"Honestly, your hands and feet were so weak with fear, why did you still jump in front of me to block it?"
Asada Shino savored the feeling of being stroked on the head, her heart feeling warm.
Hearing his words, the girl replied without hesitation:
"Because I didn't want you, Mu-kun, to get hurt because of me. I am indeed very timid and weak; seeing a gun makes me fall into a psychological shadow and become a useless person who only trembles."
"But even so, I don't want you, who has saved me more than once, to be harmed."
"If there's anything I can do, it's probably to use this weak body to block that bullet for you."
The girl's earnest words made Lin Mu's gaze soften even more as he looked at her.
"You're such a fool. Next time something like this happens, just leave it to me. Don't ever try to be brave."
"I didn't think that much at the time," Asada Shino said, her face flushed, her small hand pressed against his chest.
She was still in his arms, and being so close to a man felt a little shameless.
But Asada Shino simply didn't want to leave this warm embrace.
Lin Mu looked at her reddened cheeks, feeling a stir of emotion himself.
Such a wonderful girl, even when facing deadly danger, she trembled with fear, yet still gathered her courage and stood in front of him.
As he pondered, he said softly, "Shiina, you are a hero."
"Huh?"
He said this so suddenly, the topic changed too quickly, causing her to not react for a moment.
"Why do you say that?"
She looked at him with watery eyes, her gaze full of anticipation.
Lin Mu smiled slightly and explained very seriously:
"That bank robber back then had a real gun and live ammunition, didn't he? I actually used my own methods to watch the surveillance footage from back then."
"At that time, that vicious robber also held a pregnant bank employee hostage."
"Because the woman had difficulty moving, he also tripped, and the pistol just happened to fall in front of you and your mother."
"And to protect your mother, to protect all the innocent people present, you bravely picked up the gun and killed the criminal."
"Such a small Asada Shino, with her own strength, saved everyone in the entire bank lobby. What else could she be but a hero?"
Lin Mu's gentle words were like a ray of light, completely illuminating Asada Shino's world.
All this time, she had been treated as a murderer.
Those ignorant people wouldn't investigate what happened, nor would they care about her reasons for killing.
They would only label her a murderer, using it as an excuse to attack her, shunning her in groups, isolating her, and even sarcastically mocking her.
Even her own mother looked at her with fear, and now she and her mother barely see each other.
It was as if she didn't have a murderer for a daughter.
No one was willing to support her, and no one was willing to believe her.
Her only friend, Shinkawa Kyouji, was also the culprit who caused her isolation, a scumbag.
And only this man in front of her had saved her several times, stood up for her, and chased away the bad guys who bullied her.
He even said she wasn't a murderer, but a hero who protected many innocent lives.
Whether she was a hero or not, she no longer cared.
Now, Asada Shino only knew that he was her hero!
Feeling the warm large hand on her head, the girl's eyes quickly filled with tears.
The long-held grievances were finally understood, and with her heart released, she finally opened up to him completely.
Asada Shino let the tears stream down her cheeks, but she looked up and gazed deeply at this man who warmed her, her small hands clutching his lapels tightly.
"Mu-kun, can I borrow your embrace for a while?"
The girl in front of him was like a wounded little animal, endearing and pitiful, her cute little face drenched with tears.
How could Lin Mu bear to refuse?
He smiled and nodded, "Of course, my embrace is always available for you."
"Mmm! Waaah... Thank you! Thank you!"
Asada Shino, upon receiving his response, immediately buried herself in his embrace.
She cried loudly, as if to release all the grievances she had accumulated over the years.
Tears inevitably soaked the front of Lin Mu's shirt.
After a while.
Her emotions finally stabilized a bit, and a shy expression appeared on her face again.
"I'm sorry, Mu-kun, I dirtied your clothes."
"It's alright, it's just tears. What's dirty about that? There's no snot."
"Mmm, how annoying! What snot? I would never put that on your clothes."
His mood-breaking words made her involuntarily look up and glare at him.
Lin Mu smiled, gently stroked her small head, and then slowly leaned closer.
He made a movement as if to kiss her.
Asada Shino's face flushed, and her heart rate suddenly accelerated.
Refusal was out of the question.
Her heart was already set on him; she had liked him for a long time.
So, she slowly closed her beautiful eyes.
There was no resistance.
Lin Mu gently covered Asada Shino's soft, cherry-red lips.
He carefully savored her sweetness.
Asada Shino's delicate body trembled, and a sweet feeling rose in her heart.
Mu-kun really kissed me!
Does this mean he likes me too?
The girl, whose heart was pounding, secretly opened her eyes and glanced at him, meeting his gentle yet fervent gaze.
She couldn't help but wrap her fair arms tightly around his neck.
Her soft body also eagerly pressed against his embrace.
Lin Mu saw this and didn't hesitate.
He hugged her tightly, deepening the kiss.
He had always wanted her, wanted her to become his Dependents.
Now was a rare opportunity, missing it would be a mistake!
In fact, he had long known that Shinkawa Kyouji was nearby; that guy had been secretly following him and Shiina, waiting for him to leave before jumping out to bully Shiina.
And this gave him another chance to be a hero and save the beauty.
Asada Shino was undoubtedly a very cute girl.
As one of the heroines of the anime Sword Art Online, her looks and figure were naturally not bad.
Although she couldn't compare to the perfect figures of Mahiru and Hina, she was still a bit immature due to her tight living conditions and lack of nutrition.
But it wasn't a big problem.
With him, she would soon become even more beautiful.
And, there was the cute Second Miss Yukinoshita.
She also had a lot of room for development.
Lin Mu realized he was truly a scoundrel.
He was holding the cute Shiina, yet his heart was thinking of the Second Miss of Snow.
A moment later, their lips parted.
Asada Shino, breathless, leaned into Lin Mu's arms, her gaze at him as gentle as water, practically dripping with affection.
Lin Mu was also immensely pleased.
His large hand gently rested on her smooth calf, his gaze intently fixed on her flushed little face.
"Shiina, is it okay?"
Asada Shino closed her beautiful eyes, hugged his neck tightly, and whispered:
"Idiot, don't ask about such things... it's too embarrassing... you, you just do it."
These words were no different from consent.
Lin Mu naturally didn't stand on ceremony.
As their clothes piled up, discarded by the bed.
He supported Asada Shino's slender waist, holding her cute body close.
Asada Shino's face was flushed, her eyes narrowed, and she didn't refuse at all.
Her heart was already his, no need for more words.
At this moment, purely by instinct, she obediently nestled in his arms, feeling the sense of security he brought her.
Her heart was filled with sweetness.
Who knows how much time passed.
Lin Mu held Asada Shino, lying together on the bed, a slight smile on his lips.
Asada Shino's cheeks were flushed with an alluring blush.
She leaned quietly on his chest, her eyes full of attachment.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she quickly sat up.
"Mu-kun, we seem to have forgotten about that scumbag Shinkawa, no, he must receive the punishment he deserves!"
Just as she got up, she let out a cry of pain and fell back into his arms.
Lin Mu helplessly pinched her small face, "Idiot, do you think I'm the kind of person who lets a tiger return to the mountains? I've already dealt with him, including Endo and the other two who bullied you back then."
"Don't worry, Shiina-chan, they won't have a chance to bully you again."
"Huh?"
"What do you mean? Mu-kun... you... you did what to them?"
Thinking of a certain possibility, Asada Shino's delicate body trembled.
Lin Mu sighed, "Yes, I killed them all. I'm the worst murderer, you know this fact now, Shiina, do you regret it?"
"No, not at all!" Asada Shino hugged his neck tightly, explaining eagerly:
"I was wondering if you did it cleanly. It would be terrible if Uncle Police found any clues. Mu-kun's life shouldn't pay for those scumbags!"
"And Shinkawa, where did you throw that bastard, Mu-kun? Let's quickly deal with him, or it will be very troublesome."
Asada Shino's words surprised Lin Mu a little, but his heart also felt warm.
"Shiina, are you going to become my accomplice?"
"En, of course." The girl affectionately leaned her cheek against his chest and rubbed it.
"After all, you did that for me, and I'm already yours. Even though I know you're dating Shiina, I still couldn't resist tempting you."
"Mu-kun, please don't hate me, okay?"
Did he think he couldn't help but make a move on her?
No, he cunningly leaned into his arms to tempt him!
When Lin Mu heard this, how could he bear to hate her?
He lowered his head and kissed her, then slowly began to speak.
"Idiot, how could I hate you? Shiina-chan is super cute, okay!"
"And... don't worry, no one will find any clues. If they can still trace it back to me with a pile of ashes, then they're truly amazing."
Saying that, Lin Mu flipped his right hand, and a ball of dark flames appeared out of thin air in his palm.
Making the room become scorching hot.
Asada Shino's eyes widened even further, looking at him in disbelief.
"So amazing! What is this?"
"Mu-kun, is it a superpower?"
There was no fear; in her heart, she already considered him her man, her backbone. Asada Shino only felt attachment and adoration.
And that was the reason he revealed his cards.
Shiina would definitely become his capable assistant.
As for Little Angel Mahiru, it wasn't time yet. It wouldn't be too late to tell her his identity when her abilities awakened.