"Big Sister Patchouli! Are you really not going to consider me at all?" Koakuma looked at Patchouli, who was about to leave with Kars, her expression filled with sadness. Anyone in her position would feel terribly upset about this!
"I think what you received was enough, and besides, this is just the beginning. There's no need to take things too far yet." Patchouli looked at the slightly dazed Kars in her arms. She felt that if she continued, Remilia would definitely come looking for trouble. So, even if she wanted to do more, she had to restrain herself for now.
"Wuu wuu~" Koakuma quietly watched Kars being carried away, feeling dejected. At least this time, she hadn't left completely empty-handed, which made her feel a little better.
Patchouli carried Kars back to his room to rest, ensuring his pants were put back on before she quietly watched him lying in her arms.
"Patchouli?" After a while, Kars, having regained his senses, looked at Patchouli holding him, assessed the situation, and asked, "Has the… the test finished?"
"Yes, it's over. I'd say the result was rather mediocre. You'll need to retake it next time."
Hearing this, Kars's expression crumpled. The entire experience had ended before he could even react, and he had been confused throughout the entire process.
"You don't need to overthink it. You were only like that because you lacked experience and preparation. It won't happen again next time." Patchouli soothed Kars. After all, this was just a preliminary preparation, intended to make things go more smoothly later. She admitted that letting Koakuma start had been a mistake; the succubus had gotten too excited and gone a bit overboard.
"I understand. I'll try harder next time." Kars buried his face in Patchouli's chest, wanting a moment of quiet, until Flandre came to find him, and he finally left Patchouli's embrace.
"Kars, why do you look unhappy? Did something bad happen?" Flandre noticed Kars's mood was lower than usual and immediately asked if something had upset him.
"It's nothing, Auntie. I just didn't do something well, so I'm a little down, but I'll be fine soon. You don't need to worry too much." Kars shook his head, saying he was fine. Flandre wanted to help but wasn't sure what to say, so she just took Kars's hand, hoping that would help his mood recover quickly.
When Kars encountered Remilia, she noticed his demeanor and, after hearing Flandre's explanation, spoke up.
"Worrying about a minor setback is very shameful behavior for a Scarlet, Kars."
"If such a small problem makes you so sad, then what will you do if you encounter a much more serious problem later? Will you seek out self-destruction? Your mindset needs serious cultivation." Remilia's tone was solemn, and her expression was very serious. Regardless of her personal feelings for Kars, she wanted him to become a self-reliant person in matters of character.
"I understand!" Faced with this side of Remilia, Kars naturally showed his best attitude to reassure her.
"Good! That's the right attitude!" Remilia nodded in satisfaction, seeing that Kars was no longer in his previous state of melancholy and indecision.
"If there's a problem, you just need to find a solution, not dwell in sadness. Now, tell me, what exactly happened? Maybe I can offer some advice."
"This is something I think I should handle myself, Auntie. After all, it's Patchouli's test." Kars shook his head, feeling that he should handle the test himself. Getting help would be like cheating.
"It was just a test? I thought it was something serious." Remilia dismissed the concern, then suddenly thought of something. This is something Patchouli devised! She knew exactly what kind of things that girl was up to. A "test" invented by her certainly wouldn't be the kind of test Remilia imagined.
Remilia's eyes sharpened. Could the content of this test be applying everything she taught Kars back on her? Hmm, she thought, that's quite possible. Judging by Kars's depressed state, the result must not have been great, but it was also possible that Patchouli had deliberately said that to ensure they would have to continue the activity. As someone who had experienced Kars's methods, Remilia knew his proficiency in those areas was quite good.
Tch, Patchouli was truly cunning when it came to these matters.
"Auntie Remilia?" Kars looked at Remilia, who was suddenly frowning and silent. He wasn't sure what she was thinking and dared not call out too loudly to avoid startling her.
"Oh, I was just quickly assessing the situation. Don't worry about the test, Kars. If you feel you haven't done well enough, then I will help you."
"But Auntie, wouldn't it be wrong for you to help me with this?"
"I said there's no problem, and there is no problem." Remilia dismissed his concern with a wave of her small hand, settling the matter. Furthermore, this would allow her to deepen her relationship with Kars, which would completely push Yuuka Kazami out and prevent her from interfering.
There was also the fact that when Remilia thought about that kind of activity, a lot of anticipation welled up inside her. Constantly hiding and letting him do things unknowingly wasn't a good idea. If he didn't know what was happening, even if he did it often, what was the point?
"Oh." Since Remilia had decisively settled the matter with an unchangeable look, Kars could only agree.
"Flandre wants to join too!" Seeing something that seemed fun, Flandre immediately demanded to be included. Remilia, who had essentially resigned herself to any issues involving Kars and Flandre, simply acquiesced.
"Then, Kars, let your aunt help you properly."