Chapter 28: Legal Loli, First Senior Sister

A sudden sound echoed behind Jiangli, seemingly devoid of footsteps. It was as if the figure had materialized out of thin air, moving silently like a ghost. Jiangli's body tensed up involuntarily. Could it be that she was so skillful that her movements were soundless? The form had just appeared in front of him—shorter than his chest, a young girl.

To call her petite would be an understatement; she barely stood at a meter and four centimeters. In fact, she resembled a large-sized Barbie doll. She wore a white kimono adorned with oriental cherry patterns, topped by a fiery red feathered coat that gave off an air of grandeur. The kimono draped loosely over her shoulders, revealing a substantial amount of collarbone and shoulder flesh. Her long jet-black hair cascaded down her back, tied with a large red butterfly knot atop her head. She completed the look with wooden clogs.

In her hand, she held a small folding fan, which covered the bottom half of her face. A pair of eyes with a hint of danger peered out from above the fan. Despite her diminutive stature, her aura exuded an overwhelming sense of danger.

Jiangli's first instinct was to flee. Without a second thought, he turned to run, fearing that if he hesitated, he would fall into the clutches of this witch.

"Jibakujin!"

However, before he could run very far, a tender voice rang out from behind him. In an instant, an oppressive weight bore down on Jiangli, rendering his body incredibly heavy. It felt as if his insides were being compressed, his blood circulation thrown into disarray. He was immobilized in a single breath, the overwhelming pressure forcing his legs to tremble.

"Seriously? Your skill has grown enough that you can barely withstand five times gravity now?" The girl's voice sounded adorable, rich with intellect, yet beneath her words lay an undercurrent of displeasure.

"But Little Junior Brother, your reaction earlier made me quite unhappy. I went out of my way to come see you, and yet you turn and run? Are you disgusted by me?" The girl's tone turned vicious, and her fan began to wave as if doling out punishment.

Jiangli's eyes widened, his body struggling to maintain composure against the fivefold gravity. Despite the discomfort, he managed to stare back at her with a determined look.

"Who said you were filthy, baseless, and pure?"

The girl's words hung in the air, her gaze fixed on Jiangli. Her words were an insinuation, an implication he didn't take lightly.

"You're tarnishing my image of First Senior Sister, which is very disappointing!"

"Why did you run away?"

"I was heading back to the dorm to change my clothes."

"... Really?"

The girl looked at him, speechless. It wasn't even dark yet, and there were no signs of stormy weather or thunder. He had simply opened his mouth and spoken nonsense.

"A few years and your accent is still the same."

She raised her fan, the next moment releasing Jiangli from the oppressive gravity.

Jiangli looked at the girl, his expression helpless. Inwardly, he considered using his Absolute Speed to escape.

No good. Escaping from this girl's grasp was impossible unless he reached the pinnacle of his speed. But doing so would likely lead to his near-death, similar to using Lightning Flint. And even if he managed to escape this time, he'd undoubtedly be caught again. Running away only postponed the inevitable.

This girl had a certain fixation on him, using every opportunity to catch him, even suspending him in various poses when he was just a child. She'd make him try on different outfits to satisfy her unconventional hobbies.

First Senior Sister was truly bold. She didn't hide her feelings and desires, confessing to him upfront and showing her fetish side without any shame.

Jiangli had no choice but to brace himself, accepting his fate.

"Cough, First Senior Sister, why are you here?"

"Didn't I say? I came to see you."

"No, I mean why are you at Hagun Academy?"

"Is that what you're asking? It's because Kuu-chan got rid of the former director's loyal subordinates and needed help. So I came."

First Senior Sister fanned herself with the folding fan, smiling as she answered.

Despite her pleasant tone, the smile on her face sent shivers down Jiangli's spine.

First Senior Sister noticed his expression, eyeing him like a predatory beast ready to strike at any moment. She seemed ready to pounce and tear him apart, devouring him completely. Such was the food chain of the apex predator—constantly hunting, never relenting.

Her name was Saikyou Nene—a woman who defied her appearance and stature. She appeared like a loli, but she was actually 27 or 28 years old. Somehow, her body remained in a state resembling that of an elementary school student. This anomaly was peculiar, but her reputation overshadowed it.

Despite her petite stature, her aura exuded danger. Her Skill, "Control Gravity," allowed her to manipulate gravity, with the ability to exert over 100 times normal gravity with ease. She could even pull meteorites from the sky with her gravity manipulation, unleashing the destructive Noble Art "Hadou Tensei." This Skill was so potent that it was labeled a "Designated Forbidden Technique" by the League, requiring special permission for its use.

She was, in fact, Jiangli's First Senior Sister, a true heavyweight. She was also ranked third in the world, holding an esteemed position among Blazer's strongest. She was a world-renowned Blazer, someone the God of War would be proud of.

From their past encounters, it was clear that First Senior Sister held deep feelings for Jiangli. In his early childhood, she often forced him into various poses, dressed him up, and pursued her peculiar hobbies. Her bold and unreserved personality was a defining trait.

Her skills surpassed even Shinguuji Kurono's—Jiangli's Second Senior Sister—making her a formidable opponent. Their rivalry spanned a decade, resulting in a Seven Stars Sword-Art Festival filled with fierce battles. At one point, during the final match, she unleashed Hadou Tensei, ignoring the League's restrictions and almost causing irreparable damage. Only Shinguuji Kurono's intervention prevented catastrophe, as she created "World Crisis" to avert disaster.

Though her demeanor was genial, her smile left Jiangli feeling uneasy. He knew that she was the apex predator, forever hunting for her next prey.