Chapter 54: Benitsubasa’s Transformation

"Hahaha… hahaha… no… wuwuwu… hahaha…"

A mix of laughter and sobbing echoed through the small, abandoned wine cellar.

But whether it was laughter or sobs, the emotions behind them were the same. From the initial anger and hatred to the eventual helplessness and fear.

Looking at the demon before her, Benitsubasa no longer had any trace of her former pride. Instead, she was filled with deep, unshakable fear.

"Submit or not?" Sora asked menacingly while tickling Benitsubasa's soles with leaves from the vines.

Honestly, seeing Benitsubasa's growing fear, Sora felt a bit speechless. He thought to himself, "Little Benitsubasa, you're a Sekirei, a powerful fighter. How can you be afraid of something as simple as tickling?!"

But since he had discovered this weakness, he wasn't about to let it go. He was just struggling to find a way to make her submit, and now he had it!

Looking at the pile of torn leaves on the ground, one could imagine the lengths Sora had gone to torment the delicate Sekirei girl.

"Wuwuwu… I submit, I submit! I won't dare anymore!" Although she had said this before, Benitsubasa swore that this time she meant it!

As expected, every time she said she submitted, the demonic man would release her from the vines. Previously, Benitsubasa would immediately attack him once freed, but now she didn't dare!

Because she had tried it too many times!

What infuriated and frustrated Benitsubasa the most was that she wasn't a match for this smirking man! Even without using those strange abilities, his physical skills alone were enough to overpower her!

Every time she tried to fight back, she would be beaten up and then tied up again for more "education."

She had truly had enough of this!!!

A glint of something flashed in Sora's eyes as he saw Benitsubasa finally beginning to yield. A smirk played on his lips.

After repeated torment, this little girl had finally reached her limit!

"Benitsubasa, pitiful…"

At this moment, Haihane's voice chimed in with a sarcastic remark.

If it were before, Benitsubasa would have rushed over to give Haihane a good beating. After all, who was to blame for her being bullied like this?!!!

But now, she didn't have the energy for that. She just glared at Haihane hatefully. As long as Sora was around, Benitsubasa didn't dare to do anything unnecessary.

"Hey, little Benitsubasa, I know you hate me, but that's okay."

"Honestly, I could easily deactivate you and then wing you. Don't doubt my ability—it's really simple for me!"

"But if I did that, you would lose your memories. Although you would be absolutely loyal to me, the you without memories wouldn't be you anymore."

"To be honest, I don't dislike your little tsundere personality. In fact, I quite like it…"

Lifting Benitsubasa's chin, Sora spoke with a wicked grin.

Her pupils contracted sharply. Sora's words were like a bomb dropped into calm water, causing a tidal wave of shock in her heart.

If Sora had said this before, she wouldn't have believed it. But after witnessing so many of his unique abilities and hearing his confident tone, she believed him now!

A hint of panic flashed in her eyes. As Sora had said, if he had used that method from the start, she might no longer be herself!

Along with the shock, there was also a sense of relief.

Seeing the ever-changing expressions on Benitsubasa's face, Sora knew his goal was almost achieved. Now, he just needed one final step to completely conquer this little firecracker.

"I know you've always wanted to cure that Natsuo guy's… preferences, and then exclude Karasuba and Haihane to have him all to yourself, right?"

"Hey, even if you could do it, do you think what you're doing has any meaning?"

As expected, as soon as Sora finished speaking, Benitsubasa's face showed a look of shock. She stared at him in disbelief, as if she couldn't believe he knew such a secret.

Of course, Sora didn't explain how he knew. He just smirked and waited for her response.

"Natsuo is the best in the world! I will definitely cure him, make him fall in love with me, absolutely, absolutely, absolutely!!!"

Natsuo was the last line of defense in Benitsubasa's heart, so she reacted with intense emotion. Even though she was exhausted, she struggled and shouted.

Sora looked at the foolish little Sekirei with pity and continued:

"Ha, the best? Yes, your Natsuo is gentle, considerate, and handsome, but has he ever really looked at you?"

"He only loves his dead 'sweetheart.' His kindness to you is the same as his kindness to others—it's just a way of interacting."

"His heart died with his 'sweetheart.' No matter what you do, he won't see it. No matter how much you give, he won't be moved!"

"Like now, you and Haihane have been captured by me. Has he worried about your safety? Has he come to save you?"

"Don't lie to yourself. He hasn't, never has!"

To break Benitsubasa's final psychological defense, Sora went all out. Just mentioning Natsuo and his "sweetheart" made Sora's skin crawl.

"No, Natsuo… Natsuo…" Tears streamed down her face again. Although she wanted to refute Sora, she knew he was telling the truth. Everything was…

Before, she had convinced herself that she hadn't done enough, always deceiving herself. Now that Sora had laid it all bare, Benitsubasa felt a sharp pain in her heart, and all her grievances burst forth.

At the same time, the last line of defense began to crack.

"Alright, alright, don't cry. Unlike him, I truly love you little Sekirei." Seizing the opportunity, Sora gently hugged her and comforted her softly.

"And, you probably don't know this, but that Natsuo guy plans to use the Jinkis to destroy the world!"

"Because his love isn't accepted by this world, because his 'sweetheart' is dead, he wants to take revenge on the world, to destroy it!"

"Destroying the world means you and Haihane will die too. As his Sekirei, has he ever considered you? For his stupid revenge, he doesn't care about your lives. Someone like that isn't worth your love!"

Sora's words were like a heavy hammer striking Benitsubasa's heart. The last shred of her defense shattered completely!

She looked up, her cute face and pink eyes now filled with hatred.

At this moment, Benitsubasa felt how ridiculous she had been. The person she had always followed, the person she had always admired, was ultimately someone who wanted to kill her and destroy the world!

She didn't doubt Sora's words at all. Because that was exactly what Natsuo had been doing!

Others didn't know, but Benitsubasa did. She had overheard Natsuo's agreement with MBI's director, Minaka Hiroto! It was because of that agreement that Natsuo had become her and Haihane's Ashikabi, becoming MBI's lapdog!

"You're right. That person isn't worth my love. How foolish I was before!" Wiping away her tears, Benitsubasa spoke, a cold smile appearing on her face.

A smirk played on Sora's lips. He knew he had succeeded. He had conquered this little Sekirei!

Although her personality might become a bit darker, Sora didn't care. As long as she was loyal to him, that was enough.

"Make me your Sekirei. I know you can do it!" As if making a firm decision, Benitsubasa said to Sora.

Perhaps, in Benitsubasa's eyes, this was the best revenge against that man.

"Don't worry. Once I become your Ashikabi, I will always be loyal to you. Everything I have will belong to you."

"But if you dare betray me like that person did, I will definitely kill you with my own hands!"

As Sora had expected, after such a drastic change, Benitsubasa's personality had transformed. It seemed she had lost all hope in the world.

But Sora didn't care. As long as Benitsubasa was completely devoted to him, that was enough. As for betraying or harming his Sekirei, Sora wasn't that stupid!

Without hesitation, Sora directly kissed Benitsubasa on her cherry lips, using the power of his King's Contract to erase the bond between her and Natsuo, replacing it with a new bond with himself.

The stronger the Ashikabi, the stronger the Sekirei. After being winged by Sora, Benitsubasa exuded an overwhelming aura, her strength increasing by leaps and bounds!

"Haihane, will you come willingly, or shall I make you? Become my Ashikabi's Sekirei!"

Standing up, Benitsubasa, whose power had greatly increased, used her fist energy to shatter the vines binding Haihane. She coldly questioned her former teammate.

Haihane, the goddess of shut-ins among the Sekirei, showed no surprise at Benitsubasa's transformation. She still wore her usual indifferent expression. She had already said that she would submit if Benitsubasa was conquered, so she was straightforward:

"I only got along with Natsuo because our personalities matched, and I didn't want the trouble of finding another Ashikabi. So, I don't mind."

As she spoke, Haihane actively kissed Sora on the lips, allowing him to wing her.

"Hmph! If you dare betray my Ashikabi, I will definitely kill you!" Benitsubasa coldly stated. Seeing that Haihane kept her promise, she stepped back behind Sora, letting the matter drop.

Benitsubasa no longer held any hope for anyone else. As long as Sora was sincere and didn't betray her, she would dedicate everything to him!

A smile appeared on Sora's face as he looked at the two women standing beside him. He knew his goal had been achieved.

But it wasn't over yet. He had another objective, and it was just beginning…

Meanwhile, in a luxurious suite in the MBI building.

"Hey, what's wrong, Natsuo? Besides that fake smile, you actually have other expressions." Karasuba, while polishing her katana, asked with a hint of interest.

"Well, it's nothing. I just suddenly felt the bond between Benitsubasa, Haihane, and me being severed by some factor." After a brief moment of surprise, the man Karasuba called Natsuo regained his gentle, sunny smile and spoke without hiding anything.

"Haha, as expected of someone as soulless as me." Karasuba sarcastically remarked, her attention returning to her weapon.

However, in her heart, she added:

"As long as Tsukiumi and that guy return, I won't be like you, fool…"