"Huh?!!!"
Esdeath was stunned, confused by Sora's words, and couldn't react for a moment.
"Here, it was these northern barbarians who killed your people and your father, and I was the one who came later and killed them."
"Got it? Silly girl!"
Pointing at the dismembered remains of the barbarians on the ground, Sora teased Esdeath, flicking her forehead with a finger, giving her a look that said, "You're an idiot."
To be honest, the bastard was quite excited inside, teasing this future super S queen!
"Phew… that's great!"
Without any doubt or confusion, the girl patted her chest, looking relieved after hearing Sora's words.
"Uh, are you okay?"
Seeing the girl's reaction that didn't fit the mood, Sora couldn't stay calm. Her father and people were dead, and she was saying "that's great"? Was this girl's brain fried from excessive grief? But in the original story, this super S queen was quite strong-willed!
"What? Of course, I'm fine."
As if guessing Sora's thoughts, the girl continued:
"I said 'that's great' because now I don't have to kill you! You're the strongest man I've ever seen besides my father!"
"Let me tell you, Esdeath quite likes you! One day, I will win myself back from you and make you completely mine!"
Pointing at Sora, the girl spoke in a serious, unquestionable tone.
Well, Sora's mouth twitched. He realized he had been overthinking it!
And, girl, what do you mean by making me completely yours? Such a domineering and strong sense of possession—how am I supposed to handle that?!!
"Ahem, let me introduce myself. I'm Sora, future Queen Esdeath."
"As for what you said about making me yours, that's impossible. So please don't think about such unrealistic things anymore, got it?"
This was a matter concerning his future happiness, so Sora couldn't be careless and spoke very seriously to Esdeath.
"Sora? Hmm, I'll remember that!"
"Why is it impossible? Esdeath is very strong, and I will train even harder in the future. Then one day, I will surpass you, and you can become mine!"
This was an innate confidence. No matter what, as long as Esdeath was determined, she could achieve it! No matter what she wanted, she would possess it!
"Impossible!"
Waving his hand, Sora said firmly.
"First, even if you can surpass anyone, you won't surpass me!"
"Second, before your father died, as a reward for avenging your people, he gave you to me. So, you can only belong to me, not me to you. Understand?"
Although Esdeath's talent was terrifying, Sora wasn't bad either. Once he conquered this world, he could regain his power as a ruler. Even if Esdeath became stronger, she still wouldn't be his match!
As for the part about her father giving her to him, that was completely made up by this bastard. Entrusting her to his care and giving her to him were two completely different things!
However, the word "shameless" didn't exist in Sora's dictionary. Plus, with no evidence, he could say whatever he wanted!
"Hmm, I see…"
Holding her chin, Esdeath looked thoughtful.
Sora wasn't in a hurry. This girl wasn't going anywhere. No matter how much she struggled, she couldn't escape her fate of being trained by him!
After a while, as if she had finally made a decision, the girl looked up:
"Alright, if it's you!"
"Darling, from now on, I belong to you!"
The girl rushed over and hugged one of Sora's arms, her face filled with joy.
Well, Sora's mouth twitched, and he himself was a bit taken aback.
"Ahem, Esdeath, did you not hear clearly? Do you want to think about it again?"
Seeing that she had agreed so easily, Sora felt that something was off. In the original story, wasn't this queen the one who always made others submit? Why had she chosen to submit this time?
"No need to think! You are stronger than Esdeath, so you have the right to possess me!"
"Moreover, I also like you, and if my father says so, then there's no problem at all!"
Without any hesitation, truly the demeanor of a queen!
Seeing Esdeath like this, Sora roughly understood. In her worldview, it was the most straightforward survival of the fittest—the weak submit to the strong. The reason she now acknowledged him was because he had defeated her before!
It must be said, she was such a realistic and unique person!
"Heh… indeed, I like you like this too!"
"Then…"
With a wicked smile, Sora lifted the girl's chin and kissed her thin cherry lips.
Although most of his power was sealed, the power of the contract was not. As long as the contract was formed, this future Super S Queen would forever be his!
"Mmm…"
Although it felt strange and she didn't know what Sora was doing, since she now belonged to this man, Esdeath did not resist and allowed Sora to do as he pleased.
"How does it feel, Esdeath?"
Letting go of the girl, Sora asked with a wicked smile.
"Hmm, it feels a bit strange, as if I can never leave you now."
Her body instinctively showed two blushes, and Esdeath thought for a moment before replying.
Since Sora couldn't directly transmit the information to her now, even she herself didn't know that she had already formed a contract with this evil man, selling herself completely!
"Yes, you can never leave me now!"
With a smile on his lips, Sora knew he had succeeded in possessing this future Super S Queen!
"Alright, let's first bury your father and the other clan members, and we'll talk about the rest later."
No matter what, he had taken their little princess away, so he couldn't just leave their bodies exposed in the wilderness. So, Sora said to Esdeath.
"Okay, darling!"
A hint of sadness flashed in the girl's eyes as she replied.
Thus, the two of them got to work and buried Esdeath's father and her clan members. As for the other tribes, they couldn't be bothered!
"Alright, don't be sad. From now on, I am your family, and we will live together forever."
Standing in front of Esdeath's father's grave, Sora patted the girl's head and said.
"Although it's a bit sad, there's nothing we can do about it."
"The strong survive, and the weak perish. Father and the others died because they were too weak."
Shaking her head, the girl spoke.
Although it sounded cold-blooded, Sora didn't feel any disgust. This wasn't to say that Esdeath had no feelings for her father and clan members; on the contrary, her feelings for them were deep.
The reason she was like this was because of her inner strength. She wouldn't be troubled by unnecessary emotions and could clearly recognize the survival rules of this world!
Survival of the fittest, the strong devour the weak. She wouldn't blame heaven or fate; everything depended on herself.
This was her life principle, her way of survival!