Xiao Mu Yu's Strategy Class for the Lolita

On the sparsely populated street, Xiao Mu Yu walked with an air of indifference. 

Within the confines of his consciousness, his cold voice echoed persistently, "I shall conquer her." 

(What? What's happening?) 

In an instant, the demon became agitated. 

(What did you say, human boy? I must have misheard; please repeat that.) 

"I said," he replied coldly, his expression devoid of emotion, "I intend to win over this little girl, to make her fall in love with me… or at the very least, to foster a profound fondness for me. Only then can I accomplish what I need to do next." 

(What do you mean by what you need to do next? Are you really considering engaging in… with this adorable little Lolita? Hey, hey, hey! What's going on here? Human boy, has your Lolita obsession truly awakened? I was merely jesting; you needn't take it seriously! Really, there's no need to take it to heart!) 

(After all, in your country, engaging in such acts with a Lolita is considered a heinous crime from both legal and moral perspectives! You must think carefully, human boy. Ahem… of course, if you truly wish to proceed, I won't oppose you; after all, you are the boss.) 

(You could have just said that! What can a pitiful, powerless little demon like me do? The most I can do is secretly disdain you… Ah, what a splendid idea! I shall definitely make a point to disdain you from the shadows… Hahahaha…) 

Despite the demon's mocking antics, Xiao Mu Yu maintained his characteristic indifference. 

He merely followed the small figure of the girl with a detached demeanor, stating coldly, "You mentioned that this little girl possesses a strong aura of the Heavenly Soul Locking Jade, which cannot be cultivated through mere fleeting interactions. The duration of contact must span several years; thus, based on her age, it can be inferred that there is a piece of Heavenly Soul Locking Jade either in her home or nearby." 

(Oh, oh, oh… Yes, yes, you are indeed correct. And then what? How does this relate to your intentions towards her?) 

"…" Seemingly irritated by the demon's incessant mockery, Xiao Mu Yu paused before continuing coldly, "It is not about engaging with her, but rather about winning her over, gaining her affection. Only in this way can I infiltrate her home under the guise of a friend to gather information about the Heavenly Soul Locking Jade." 

(What about the Shurima Desert? Are you not going there?) 

"The Shurima Desert? Of course, I must go," Xiao Mu Yu replied coolly. "But not at this moment. My strength has yet to be fully restored; even if I were to go now, I would achieve little. Rather than waste time waiting for my power to return there, I should seize this opportunity to win over this little girl. If I can find the Heavenly Soul Locking Jade in the Shurima Desert, splendid; if not, I can always search for it in her home." 

(Oh, oh, oh… I see now; a dual approach! Both avenues must be pursued! Hehe… But human boy, how does this relate to your following this little girl? If you wish to win her over, you must engage with her directly. Can you truly conquer her by quietly trailing behind like a shy boy in love?) 

"Engagement? Certainly, interaction is essential," Xiao Mu Yu replied coldly, "but it is not the right time for such engagement." 

(Why? What distinguishes the present from a later encounter? Do not forget that your time is limited, human boy; several powerful factions are already aware of the ancient ruins in the Shurima Desert. If you delay, you may end up with nothing.) 

(Regardless, whether early or late, contact is inevitable. Why not approach our adorable little Lolita sooner? Look at her; her current situation is so pitiable. If you wish to win her over, a small effort and a minimal cost would likely suffice to achieve your goal. Why waste time lurking in the shadows? Hurry and show me how you intend to win over this charming little Lolita, human boy… Ahahahaha…) 

"Indeed, the difficulty of winning over this little girl is not particularly high at present, yet now is not an opportune moment for my appearance." 

Xiao Mu Yu stated indifferently, "Earlier today, I had just rejected her. Even the most naïve little girl should grasp that I cannot possibly harbor sympathy for her. If I were to suddenly appear before her now, offering assistance, she would likely suspect my intentions. While I could temporarily dispel her distrust with lies, the seeds of suspicion would take root from our initial contact, leading her to instinctively guard against me, which would severely hinder my efforts to win her over." 

(Oh, oh, oh… That makes sense. So, human boy, what will you do to avoid such a situation?) 

"Wait." In response to the demon's inquiry, Xiao Mu Yu offered a single, cold word. 

(Wait? Wait for what? For her to fall in love with you, a mere stranger who has yet to reveal himself? Are you serious?) 

"I wait for the right opportunity," Xiao Mu Yu stated coldly. "I await the most suitable moment for my appearance. Only by choosing the most opportune time can I alleviate the little girl's distrust of strangers, thereby accelerating my efforts to win her over." 

"After all, as you mentioned, my time here is limited, making the timing of my entrance all the more crucial. I must fully win her heart within two months; only then can I ensure that the ancient ruins in the Shurima Desert do not fall into the hands of Noxus." 

(Alright, timing is key. But human boy, what if that opportune moment never arrives? Hehehe… Your time is running short! If that moment takes a week or even a month to materialize, will you simply continue to wait?) 

"Of course not," Xiao Mu Yu replied coldly. "Three days, at most three days! Considering the inherent difficulty of winning over a girl's heart as a stranger in a typical environment, I can afford to wait no longer than three days. Should I fail to encounter the right opportunity after this timeframe, I will have no choice but to create one myself to avoid impeding my future efforts." 

"Naturally, I hope such a scenario does not arise, for artificially created events are fraught with unforeseen flaws, which may become ticking time bombs during the conquest process." 

(Hey… If no opportunities arise, you will create them? Hahaha… Human boy, your words remind me of an old friend who once said, "To resolve conflict, one must first establish it." Hehehe… Your sentiments resonate with hers, don't they? Hahaha…) 

Xiao Mu Yu remained unfazed by the demon's taunts, while the demon's penchant for provoking the taciturn Xiao Mu Yu seemed temporarily satisfied, resulting in a lull of silence within the confines of his consciousness. 

On the street, where snowflakes danced gently, the pedestrians were few. 

It was January of the year 1999 in the Age of Magic. 

A frigid winter was drawing to a close, making way for the warmth of early spring. 

Yet regardless of the season, the street remained cold, the biting wind howling fiercely, and the arrival of spring felt like a distant dream. 

Nevertheless, the chilling winds and snow could not deter people from pursuing their various objectives. 

Amidst the flurries of snow, Xiao Mu Yu coldly trailed the little girl through the streets, maintaining a careful distance to avoid detection, observing her pause at one street corner after another, only to move on to yet another location destined for disappointment. 

At one point, the little girl purchased a cheap lunch and an equally inexpensive dinner from a stall, and as the light gradually faded and darkness began to envelop the earth, she stood despondently at a street corner, sighing at the sight of the stuffed toys that had gone unsold yet again. 

However, her despair could not alter her circumstances; the world would never treat her kindly simply because she was disheartened. Thus, the little girl resignedly shouldered her heavy burden and ventured deeper into the streets—toward a dilapidated little building. 

The building appeared to be in a state of disrepair, seemingly abandoned by its owner for a long time. The warped front door lay askew amidst thick grass in the yard, once adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, now marred by mold and punctuated with numerous insect holes, exuding an air of decay beneath the gently falling snow. 

The little girl stepped into this forsaken structure. 

Xiao Mu Yu, who had been following her, finally withdrew his icy gaze as her small figure disappeared behind the vacant door, scrutinizing the dilapidated building, which seemed impervious to the wind and snow, remaining silent. 

(Ah, what a surprise! That little girl must be at least a seventh-tier sorceress, right? With such power at her age, her family must be well-off. One can tell from her tattered yet finely crafted dress that the fabric is of high quality.) 

(But this little princess, who should be enjoying the attentive care of countless servants in a warm palace, resides in such a decrepit, abandoned building. Hehe… Human boy, can you guess what transpired?) 

"…" Ignoring the demon's incessant chatter, Xiao Mu Yu remained indifferent as he circled the building slowly. 

His cold gaze meticulously assessed the entire layout of the structure, and as he closed his eyes, the information gathered from the day's surveillance began to coalesce within his mind, gradually forming a complete picture… 

Opening his eyes once more, he gazed at the dilapidated two-story building, his icy stare seemingly piercing through the walls to glimpse the little girl curled up in a corner, asleep. Xiao Mu Yu spoke coldly, "An opportunity has arisen."