Mimi is the Vice-Captain of the Iron Fang, She's Super Awesome!

"Huh... Mimi?"

Natsuki Subaru raised an eyebrow; the name was strangely familiar. He looked down to carefully observe the demi-human girl who had suddenly appeared.

Golden, smooth hair framed a pair of lively cat ears, and large, emerald-green eyes blinked.

Her round face still had a touch of baby fat; no matter how you looked at her, she was a very cute little demi-human girl.

This demi-human girl, not even reaching his waist in height, was currently standing on her tiptoes, craning her neck, trying hard to see the hamburgers on the counter.

"Hmm? Little sister, you..."

Natsuki Subaru was just about to ask something.

"Big Brother, Mimi is not a child!"

The demi-human girl stomped her foot petulantly, her fluffy cat ears perked up alertly, and her tail stood straight up.

"Mimi is already 14 years old this year!"

"Er, 14 years old..."

Natsuki Subaru looked the demi-human girl's petite frame up and down, her height of less than 1.3 meters and her childlike face rendering him speechless for a moment.

With this height and build, people would believe it if you said you were seven...

Mimi being 14 years old, that's a bit of a stretch, isn't it? This build looks small even for an elementary school student.

Could it be that demi-humans' growth periods are different from humans'?

But honestly, this pouting look is indeed very cute.

I've met another cute cat-eared girl.

Huh, strange, why did I say 'another'...

"Big Brother's expression, are you looking down on Mimi?"

Mimi tilted her little face up, her tender pink lips pouting in dissatisfaction, her tail also swinging unhappily from side to side.

"Not at all, I just think Mimi is very cute."

Natsuki Subaru quickly waved his hands, his face wreathed in a reassuring smile, but he couldn't help but complain inwardly.

"Big Brother, you sure know how to talk, Mimi likes it."

Mimi's cat ears twitched slightly, and her previously erect tail relaxed and swayed, clearly quite satisfied with this answer.

"By the way, my name is Natsuki Subaru."

Natsuki Subaru then looked down and asked the demi-human girl, "What's your name?"

"Big Brother, Mimi is just called Mimi."

Mimi wagged her tail happily, stood on her tiptoes, and said excitedly,

"Mimi came from Kararagi with a merchant caravan, it's my first time in the Royal Capital. It's so lively here, much livelier than the market in Kararagi by several times."

It really is her!

A flash of understanding crossed Natsuki Subaru's eyes.

Mimi was the vice-captain of the beast-human mercenary group, Iron Fang, loyal to one of the Royal Selection candidates, Anastasia Hoshin. He didn't expect to meet her here.

If he remembered correctly, in the original work, Natsuki Subaru and Anastasia formed an alliance, and with the help of the Iron Fang mercenaries, they successfully subjugated the Mabeast White Whale and even killed the Witch Cult Sin Archbishop of Sloth.

Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru thoughtfully stroked his chin.

This time, perhaps he could also establish this alliance in advance.

After all, with his strength alone, it would still be a bit difficult to deal with the Mabeast White Whale and the Witch Cult.

"By the way!"

Mimi's eyes suddenly lit up, and she curiously tugged at the hem of Natsuki Subaru's knight attire, "Big Brother, are you a knight?"

"That's right."

Natsuki Subaru squatted down to meet Mimi's gaze and replied with a smile, "I'm a genuine knight."

"Then Big Brother must be very strong."

Mimi clapped her hands excitedly, her large emerald eyes shining with admiration, her tail also swaying to the rhythm from side to side.

"Mimi admires strong knights the most."

"Well, it's alright, I guess..."

Natsuki Subaru scratched his head, his black hair stubbornly sticking up.

After all, his body had been upgraded by the system and his attributes increased, his strength value had broken a hundred. He was probably about ten times stronger than an ordinary person.

But compared to true powerhouses, he was still far off.

"Speaking of which, Big Brother."

Mimi tilted her little head, her emerald eyes twinkling with curiosity, her gaze shifting back and forth between Emilia and Natsuki Subaru.

"Are you this pretty big sister's knight?"

"Of course, I'm this youthful beauty's exclusive knight!"

Natsuki Subaru straightened his back, his right hand unconsciously resting on his chest, turned to Emilia, and said in all seriousness,

"Right, Emilia-chan?"

"Subaru, you always exaggerate so much, but..."

Emilia covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, then looked back at Natsuki Subaru gently, "Subaru, you are indeed my most important knight."

"~Wow! Just like our lady!"

Mimi jumped up and down excitedly, her fluffy tail swaying happily like wheat in the wind, her hands clapping unconsciously.

"Our lady also has an exclusive knight, and he's super strong too."

"Is that so..."

Natsuki Subaru nodded thoughtfully.

If he wasn't mistaken, Anastasia's knight should be Julius, known as the kingdom's finest knight.

But, speaking of which.

Both are knights, I wonder how my strength compares to Julius's?

Although the system has made me much stronger, that title of 'finest knight' isn't just for show.

Although in the original work this guy was quite the yuri bait, that title of 'strongest swordsman' wasn't just for show.

"Mimi, that insignia is...?"

Emilia's gaze was drawn to the exquisite insignia pinned on Mimi's collar.

"This is the mercenary group's symbol."

Mimi immediately puffed out her flat chest, proudly displaying the roaring lion pattern on the insignia.

"Mimi is the vice-captain of the Iron Fang, super strong!"

"Oh..."

Emilia responded nonchalantly.

She didn't know the true identity of this cat-eared girl before her.

And Natsuki Subaru, who already knew Mimi's background, carefully observed this seemingly petite cat-eared girl, secretly pondering:

If I remember correctly, Mimi has the Divine Protection of Trisection, a unique blessing to the Mimi triplets, allowing them to share each other's pain and battle damage.

Although Mimi is the strongest of the three, her two younger brothers can persist in sharing her damage and burden.

Moreover, Mimi excels at destructive interference waves. When used in coordination with her brothers, Mimi can cast it five times a day, and her brothers can each cast it twice.

However, due to the need for coordination, their daily limit is four casts. All in all, Mimi's strength as a vice-captain is quite astonishing.

"What a cute child..."

Emilia looked down at this lively and cute Mimi, unconsciously leaning closer to Natsuki Subaru, a few strands of silver hair slipping from her hood.

"Don't underestimate her," Natsuki Subaru reminded in a low voice.

"Hmm?"

Emilia blinked in confusion, a hint of question in her reddish-purple eyes.

Before Natsuki Subaru could explain further, Mimi suddenly darted forward, her nose almost touching his face:

"Big Brother smells so good, there's a very special scent."

She's too close...

"Eh, is there..."

Natsuki Subaru took half a step back somewhat awkwardly, then sniffed his own sleeve with some doubt.

This wasn't the first time; Ferris had said something similar before.

Could it be, the Witch's lingering scent?

Impossible. I haven't died since transmigrating to this world, I haven't even triggered the Return by Death authority. How could I be tainted with this scent?

If it were a special scent, Rem, who I'm often with, should have been able to detect it.

Could it be that only feline demi-humans can smell this scent?

It's really puzzling.

"Guests, your hamburgers are ready."

The owner's voice suddenly interrupted Natsuki Subaru's thoughts.

"Thank you..."

Natsuki Subaru came back to his senses and took out silver coins from his money pouch to pay.

At this moment, Mimi beside him suddenly drooped her ears, her tail also hanging listlessly, as she anxiously fumbled in her pockets:

"Oh no!"

"What's wrong? Mimi."

Seeing this, Natsuki Subaru looked down and asked.

"Mimi has no money on her. Miss clearly gave me spending money before I left..." Mimi pouted aggrievedly, then suddenly slapped her head, her cat ears twitching along with the movement.

"I remember now, I saw a fishcake stall in the central plaza just now, Mimi took out all her money to buy fishcakes."

"In that case, I'll treat you to a hamburger."

Natsuki Subaru said straightforwardly to Mimi.

"But... Miss said I can't just accept food from strangers."

Mimi hesitated, wringing her fingers, her eyes fixed longingly on the fragrant hamburgers in the display window, her stomach appropriately letting out a "gurgle" in protest.

"Don't worry about such a small thing."

Natsuki Subaru waved his hand, then showed a bright smile.

"Besides, didn't we just get to know each other... We're friends now, just consider it a treat for the cute cat... Ahem, I mean, a treat for the cute Mimi."

You know, before coming to the Royal Capital, Roswaal had already given them a considerable amount of activity funds.

Anyway, he felt no psychological burden spending Roswaal's money.

"Big Brother is the best."

Mimi immediately jumped up happily upon hearing this, her tail held high.

"Mimi will remember this kindness."

"No need to be so polite."

Natsuki Subaru waved his hand with a smile.

At this time, the owner handed over three steaming hot hamburgers.

Mimi stared eagerly at the food, a hint of sparkling saliva visible at the corner of her mouth, looking just like a starved little kitten.

Well, she is a cat.

"What a cute child..."

Emilia was infected by her vitality and couldn't help but show a gentle smile, lifting a corner of her hood and taking a small bite of the hamburger.

"Hmm... this taste."

"How is it? Emilia, does it suit your taste?"

Natsuki Subaru asked Emilia.

"Mm, the taste is very special."

Emilia nodded slightly, took another small bite, and savored it. "The bread is very soft, and this sauce's flavor is also very unique, it's delicious."

"I was worried that the hamburgers in this world wouldn't suit your taste."

Saying this, Natsuki Subaru himself took a large bite of the hamburger, nodding as he chewed.

"Mm... Although it's a bit different from hamburgers made by modern fully automatic hamburger machines, this meat patty is fried just right."

"Fully automatic hamburger machine?"

Emilia tilted her head, a puzzled expression on her face.

"Ahaha, a hamburger machine is just a tool for making hamburgers in my hometown."

Natsuki Subaru quickly bluffed his way through, turning to look at Mimi beside him,

"How does Mimi find it..."

Before he could finish, Natsuki Subaru was stunned.

Mimi was devouring the hamburger at an astonishing speed. The hamburger held in her two small hands was already half gone, her cheeks puffed out, her golden tail swaying happily from side to side, sauce smeared all over her mouth:

"Mmm... So yummy, so yummy... A hundred times better than fishcakes."

"Hey, hey, eat slowly."

Natsuki Subaru, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, handed over a handkerchief.

"No one's snatching it from you, be careful not to choke."

"But it's too delicious."

Mimi took the handkerchief, wiped her mouth haphazardly, and immediately took another large bite.

And so.

After enjoying the hamburgers, the three of them went outside the shop to say goodbye.

"Goodbye, Mimi."

"Goodbye..."

Natsuki Subaru and Emilia waved with a smile.

"Goodbye, Big Brother, pretty big sister."

Mimi stood on her tiptoes, waving her small hands vigorously, her tail swaying happily from side to side, shouting towards their retreating figures.

Just then, a gentle female voice with a Kararagi accent came:

"Mimi~"

Mimi turned around and saw a young girl in a white formal dress slowly walking over.

Her light purple hair fell like silk, her youthful face carried the unique freshness of a young girl, yet it revealed an intelligence beyond her years.

A well-tailored white formal dress outlined her slender figure, the collar and cuffs adorned with exquisite lace. She wore a white round hat, and a snow-white fox fur scarf was loosely wrapped around her neck, adding a touch of nobility to her.

Beside the girl stood a tall, purple-haired knight, exuding elegance with every move.

The newcomers were Anastasia Hoshin and her knight, Julius.

"Miss!"

Mimi immediately and happily pounced into Anastasia's arms, rubbing her little face against her chest.

"Oh my..."

Anastasia dotingly Mimi's head, but her gaze thoughtfully followed the two figures about to disappear around the street corner in the distance.

"Mimi, why are you here alone? Those two just now were...?"

"Mimi was eating super delicious hamburgers, a kind big brother treated me."

Mimi gestured excitedly, her cat ears twitching constantly, then she stuck out her tongue somewhat embarrassedly.

"Because Mimi spent all the money Miss gave her on fishcakes in the central plaza..."

"Lady Anastasia."

Julius bowed elegantly, his purple hair glinting slightly in the sunlight.

"The silver-haired lady just now seemed to be Lady Emilia."

"Eh?"

Anastasia's green eyes widened in surprise, then a meaningful smile appeared.

"This is truly a delightful encounter."

"That big brother is super nice."

Mimi continued to add excitedly, her long tail held high.

"And he has a very special scent, like... like sunshine mixed with the smell of fresh grass."

"Is that so, Mimi, you seem very happy."

Anastasia raised her exquisite eyebrows with interest.

"But it's rare to see a boy that Mimi cares so much about."

"By the way, Big Brother is that silver-haired sister's knight."

Mimi added.

"A knight, you say?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Anastasia's eyes, then she turned to look at Julius, her green eyes filled with inquiry.

"Julius, do you know that knight?"

"Lady Anastasia, I do not know the knight beside Lady Emilia."

Julius shook his head slightly.

"Is it a newly recruited knight for the Royal Selection?"

Anastasia lightly tapped her chin, thoughtfully gazing in the direction the two had disappeared.

"Truly interesting information."

"Miss~"

Mimi tugged Anastasia's sleeve, her emerald eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"Mimi wants to eat another hamburger, can I?"

"Of course, you can."

Anastasia replied gently, taking out a handkerchief embroidered with the Hoshin Trading Company's crest from her exquisite handbag, and lightly wiped Mimi's little face.

"Eat as many as you want. But, you can't get sauce all over your face again, okay? That's not ladylike."

"Mm-hmm."

Mimi nodded vigorously, the pair of cat ears on her head shaking happily.

"Mimi will be careful."

"Shall we investigate that knight immediately, Lady Anastasia?"

Julius bowed slightly, his amber eyes filled with inquiry.

"No need to rush, Julius."

Anastasia shook her head lightly, a shrewd light sparkling in her green eyes.

"Since they are in the Royal Capital, as Emilia's knight, he will surely attend the Royal Selection meeting. I'm rather looking forward to the day we formally meet."

"Understood, Lady Anastasia."

Julius nodded slightly.

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