Chapter 101

And so, a moment later.

"Young Miss Melody! Goodness. However could you be so lovely."

"Oh my, just look how thin the young miss's little arms are! Tsk, tsk~ You'll need to eat more!"

Cain watched the retainers surrounding Melody with a face gone thoroughly soft.

Gone was the cold, rigid composure they always kept up during meetings. In the end, it seemed even they were people with blood running through their veins, given reactions like these.

There was simply no defense against overwhelming cuteness, it seemed — they'd fallen, helplessly, before Melody.

"Young Miss, shall this old man give you a cookie?"

"Uu!"

"Candy! Have some candy instead. This one's much tastier!"

"Uu, uu!"

When Melody waved her arms as if dancing, one retainer gasped and clutched at his heart.

Whether she meant to finish them all off, or simply had no idea of her own power yet, Melody…