Crossover anime, a daily life that begins with hunting supernatural beings.

Raising a hand, Xiao Yexiao asked.

“Purge them all out. The supernatural is the supernatural; there are no innocent victims.”

"They are born evil, and are beings that will seek revenge and inflict malice upon living humans."

"No mercy, no compromise, fight on sight, and kill on sight."

"Kill them and you will be wiped out."

"It's that simple."

The response I received was this cold and heartless.

Sakurai...

All things that threaten human life...

I despise it.

If he weren't incapable, he would have already destroyed and eradicated all the supernatural beings in the world.

The fiery princess in Xiaoyexiao's arms was trembling slightly; she could sense that Sakurai was serious...

Yes, I will take action and give a serious answer.

The person before me was born...

It is the natural enemy of the supernatural.

Little Night Snack tightened its grip on the polar bear plush toy, indicating...

Leave it to her.

"Sakurai, you said it before, right? This time, the goal is to hunt enough supernatural beings to serve as my substitutes, right?"

With her head down, Xiao Yexiao didn't let Sakurai see her expression.

"That's right, what are you trying to say?"

With her head slightly lowered, Sakurai looked at the late-night snack.

"In that case, I should have the right to dispose of them."

Is my understanding correct?

,

Xiao Yexiao's voice was very soft; she was certain of Sakurai's thoughts.

"That's fine too. It's your property, you can do whatever you want with it."

Nodding again, Sakurai indicated that Xiaoyexiao was right.

"If that's the case, then I want innocent spirits to be reborn?"

"May I?"

The true intentions were revealed when the truth was revealed; it really was just a seven-year-old's late-night snack, and she didn't have much guile to hide her thoughts.

Sakurai fell silent...

He had already sensed that this might happen when Xiao Yexiao spoke, but hearing it still felt a bit strange.

How should I put it? It's as bizarre as a little lamb telling a sheepdog that the big bad wolf is too pitiful and asking if they can spare him.

Even though your important family members are being targeted by paranormal phenomena, do you still feel pity for them?

Sakurai couldn't understand Xiaoyexiao's idea.

In the end, he could only helplessly say that the child was really willful.

but...

This compassion is perhaps the reason why she was able to accomplish this incredible "art" that uses the supernatural as a form.

never mind...

At worst, I'll just have to put in a little more effort.

Try to find a few strong supernatural beings to serve as backup for Xiaoyexiao.

But before that—

Sakurai touched Xiaoyexiao's hair, and his expression suddenly turned cold.

"You need to understand, little midnight snack, for you..."

"[Regardless of good or evil, accept all who come], grasp any power that can be of use without hesitation, and never let go under any circumstances."

"To assemble a supernatural legion in the shortest possible time, dozens, hundreds, thousands or even tens of thousands, and to achieve a qualitative change through continuous accumulation of quantity, ultimately gaining supernatural power."

"This is your only chance, as a mortal, to kill a god."

"This is also the path I've planned for you that you should take."

"It may be cruel, but this is the right thing to do."

Gazing at the late-night snack, Sakurai sighed softly.

"Little snack, I don't know if I'm a bad teacher, but I still hope you understand this."

"For your parents' sake, and for your own sake."

"Instead of naively believing that everything is as wonderful as in a fairy tale."

"Justice can only triumph over evil if justice is stronger."

"You should know that in most cases in this world, the size of a shadow is much larger than the light."

Sakurai, who was about to continue talking, noticed the tears welling up in Xiaoyexiao's eyes.

Only then did he belatedly realize that the person in front of him was just a seven-year-old child.

Children her age, who doesn't enjoy the joys of childhood under the protection of their parents?

I feel like...

That's being too harsh on late-night snacks.

Should I give Xiaoyexiao some opportunities to grow on her own?

That would be better for her.

At worst, it will just take a little more time.

Eito Sakurai, what's the rush you're in?

Sakurai asked himself this question and eventually came to a conclusion.

He seemed to be imposing his own ideas on Xiao Yexiao.

But, a midnight snack is a midnight snack, and he is himself.

Their situations and circumstances were similar but by no means the same; Xiao Yexiao was his student, but not his vassal.

I hope that one day in the future, Xiaoyexiao will be able to forge her own path, and when people mention her, they will say "Evil Spirit Pokémon Master Baoyue Xiaoyexiao".

Instead of—

Oh, it's her. I know, isn't she the student of that supernatural killer, Sakurai Eito?

This is the future I want to see.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that I have been imitating Mafuyu-nee's teaching style all along.

But I am not Sister Zhendong, and Xiaoyexiao is not me, so we cannot generalize.

Realizing this, Sakurai stopped talking.

Some things are better left for Xiaoyexiao to experience firsthand.

If they make a sound, I'll cover for Xiao Yexiao.

Isn't this what teachers do?

Thinking this, Sakurai forcibly softened the coldness on his face.

15. Sakurai's First Lesson as a Novice Teacher

Sakurai ruffled Xiaoyexiao's hair, a faint smile playing on her lips, and continued speaking.

"However, you can just listen to what I just said about late-night snacks."

"What I'm telling you is just my opinion."

"As your teacher, I can only offer suggestions; I can't make the decision for you."

"But I have to warn you, what if you die because of this?"

"Don't cry if you get into a desperate situation."

"By then, it will be too late to regret it."

"You know, even I am not omnipotent. My [foresight] cannot fully predict the dangers you will encounter in the future, so there will be times when it is too late."

"I hope you remember this."

"No matter what, you must never stop thinking and keep using your brain. You're smarter than me now."

As Sakurai wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes while eating her late-night snack, a smile lingered in her eyes.

"Don't forget, your enemy is a god. It's not over until you get the power to protect them."

"Remember?"

Sakurai crouched down, patted Xiaoyexiao's head, and said softly.

"Understood, Sakurai."

The barely audible sound came from the direction of the late-night snack stall. Holding the Blazing Princess tightly, she whispered that she understood.

She knew Sakurai was acting in her best interest; his arrangements might be cold and unreasonable, but...

All of these considerations are based on the premise of ensuring one's own safety.

Even so, call her naive or immature, it doesn't matter, she still wants to be willful just this once.