Chapter 46: The Bratty Loli’s Provocation

After Crosti left, Wuming changed back into his loli outfit.

“Why can’t you just let Crosti know your real self…” 

Serena was sprawled on the sofa playing on her phone when she suddenly looked up and asked what the point was of hiding it.

“I just don’t want other people to know. I already told you that.”

“But keeping it secret from Crosti the whole time feels kind of bad. I really want to tell her that Wuming is actually a soft, squishy girl too.”

“Do you have to add the ‘soft and squishy’ part…”

Wuming looked at her speechlessly. He was dead set on not letting Crosti find out—no way in hell.

“You promised me you’d keep the secret, Serena. You’re not thinking of breaking your word, are you?”

“I only promised not to tell anyone about you wearing the bunny girl outfit…”

“…”

Wuming suddenly leaned in close with a deceptively “gentle” smile.

“If you tell Crosti about my identity,” Serena suddenly felt a chill run down her spine, “I’ll make you regret it, Serena-chan.”

Even though Wuming was still smiling, the tone in his voice was pure, naked threat.

“I… I got it.”

“If Wuming doesn’t want me to say it, I won’t.”

But then Serena thought about it—wait, isn’t this threat completely backwards?! Shouldn’t I be the one threatening him?!

You wouldn’t want anyone finding out about the bunny girl outfit either, right? (fog)

“That’s good, Serena.”

Then Wuming watched her lower her head and go right back to her game.

Lately Serena had become completely addicted to that MOBA. 

Every time she picked up her phone she couldn’t wait to start a match, and to show off how amazing she was, she always played mid lane.

Right now she had picked mid lane again and looked like she was handling it with total ease.

In the end Wuming watched her secure another victory. 

Even though it was just a normal match, it was enough to make Serena look proud and confident!

“Sure enough, there’s no game I can’t play!”

Serena declared confidently, completely unaware that the corners of Wuming’s mouth had curved into a wicked little grin.

He wanted revenge for what happened that morning!

“You’re really amazing, Serena.” 

Wuming sounded like he was praising her, which only made Serena puff up with even more pride!

Little did she know Wuming was buttering her up just to set her up for a fall.

“Of course! I’m good at every single game!” Serena shook her phone, looking thoroughly pleased with herself.

“Well, since Serena-chan is so skilled—” Wuming saw she had taken the bait and immediately put on an expectant face, “then playing ranked should be a piece of cake for you too, right?”

“Ra… ranked?!”

Serena had never played ranked before. She had wanted to try earlier, but Wuming had called her too noob and refused no matter what.

But now Wuming had suddenly changed his mind and was letting her experience ranked for herself.

“Wuming, does this mean you finally acknowledge me?!”

“Of course. Someone as invincible as Serena—how could anyone else possibly be your opponent? I believe you can definitely do it.”

Wuming kept laying on the praise. In his eyes Serena was like a silly little fish that had taken the bait so easily.

She had no idea this was the opening of the gates to hell.

“Then I’ll play a match for you, Wuming! I’ll carry you straight to higher ranks.”

“I’m really looking forward to it.”

Wuming watched as she queued for ranked. After matching and banning heroes, the game officially began.

And so did Wuming’s scheme.

Just a few minutes into the match, Wuming suddenly climbed onto Serena’s back. 

Serena jumped in surprise and quickly turned her head to look at the loli now sitting on top of her.

“Wuming you…!”

“Hey hey hey, focus on the game. Don’t look back.”

“The enemy’s coming~”

Serena hurriedly turned back to the screen. Sure enough, the enemy hero was advancing just like Wuming said. 

She quickly drove it off and glanced at Wuming again.

“Why are you sitting on my back?!”

“What’s wrong with that? Does this bother the invincible Serena or something?”

“So Serena-chan is actually this weak~♡”

Wuming covered her mouth with her hand and spoke in classic bratty-loli style, taunting that Serena would get distracted over something so small and clearly wasn’t all that powerful.

“Come on, Serena! Go push straight into the enemy’s base like that!”

“Mmm… I know! Just stay up there and watch, Wuming! Watch me take MVP this match!”

Serena steeled herself and kept playing. After all, Wuming was only riding on her back—this level was nothing!

As long as Wuming didn’t do anything more, winning would be easy! No need to worry at all!

“Pfft…”

Wuming covered her mouth and snickered. 

Seeing Serena focused intently on the screen, she leaned forward slightly and stealthily reached both hands toward Serena’s waist.

She waited for a critical moment—Serena was aiming at a low-health enemy. One ult and she could secure the kill!

Perfect opportunity—!!!

Just as Serena lined up her shot—Wuming’s hands suddenly moved, tickling her slender waist at the same time!

“Eek—!”

Serena let out an adorable, embarrassed squeak. Her hand slipped, the skill missed, and the enemy got away.

“Aww, too bad~”

“You were so close to taking them out.”

Wuming put on a regretful face, which only annoyed Serena more.

“What the heck are you doing, Wuming?! How am I supposed to win like this?!”

“But didn’t you say you were invincible? Is this little challenge already too much for you, Serena?”

Then Wuming bent down close to Serena’s ear.

“If you lose, I’ll punish you by not letting you play this game for days~ The invincible Serena can definitely win, right?”

Only now did Wuming reveal his true goal—he was going to properly punish Serena for what she did to him that morning!

“You’re so evil, Wuming!”

“Don’t get distracted. Look, the enemy’s coming again. Hurry and defend the lane or you’ll lose the first tower.”

Under Wuming’s “kind” reminder, Serena had no choice but to endure the pranks and keep playing. Meanwhile Wuming continued tickling her waist to mess her up.

“Look look, you let another one get away.”

“You can’t even defend the first tower, Serena?”

“Trash fish~ Little trash fish~”

“Serena really is just a little trash fish~”

Wuming kept taunting her over and over. 

The harassed Serena was burning with anger, wishing she could toss the phone aside and give him a proper lesson.

But that would mean admitting defeat, and then she wouldn’t be able to play for days. It was pure torture.

“You… just you wait, Wuming!”

“Once I win I’m going to teach you a lesson!”

“Oh? Really? I’m so scared, Serena-chan.”

“You better win this ranked match~”

Wuming’s cute face showed a wicked smile. He let go and stopped tickling her waist.

But that didn’t mean the punishment was over—he was just switching tactics.

He turned around, grabbed both of Serena’s feet, and prepared to tickle the soles with his other hand.

“As long as you surrender and apologize for what you did this morning, I’ll stop punishing you, Serena, and let you play properly.”

“That’s a pretty good deal, right?”

Wuming had planned to stop the moment Serena surrendered and give her a break so she could focus.

But to his surprise, Serena refused to surrender! She looked ready to die rather than give in!

“No way! I won’t surrender to you, Wuming! Just you wait!”

“Once I win I’m going to punish you hard! I’ll make you my hug pillow and sleep with you! Don’t think I’ll let you off!”

“…”

Huh—?

The enemy not only refused to surrender but dared to counterattack?!

Then it looked like he had to bring out the heavy artillery!

Without hesitation, Wuming’s hands went straight to Serena’s soft, plump soles and started tickling hard. 

The feeling was unbelievably good.

I’ll make you lose your mind!

“Eek—!!!”

Sure enough, the effect was outstanding. 

The moment Wuming touched her sensitive spot she couldn’t control the embarrassed squeal that escaped, completely breaking her focus.

Tickle tickle tickle!!!

Ora ora ora!!!

“No! Not there!!! Don’t!!!”

“Stop tickling—! Eek—!!!”

“Hngh oh oh oh oh—!!!”

Serena’s face turned bright red. 

If anyone had to describe her current state and expression, one word said it all.

(Ahegao face)

“How about it? Surrender yet, Serena?”

“If you don’t, I’ll tickle even harder~”

Wuming grinned mischievously. As long as Serena surrendered he’d stop; otherwise she’d have to endure even more torturous torment!

I’m not a bad person, am I?

“I’d… I’d rather die than submit!!!”

Serena still refused to give in. In that case Wuming happily accepted her regrettable decision!

“Then take this!!!”

Wuming tickled even more vigorously. 

Serena could only grit her teeth through the intense stimulation and keep playing. 

If she won, it would be her turn to counterattack!

Luckily the game didn’t have voice chat on, or her teammates might have heard some very strange noises and she could get reported.

The only thing Serena had to do now was win this match!

“Just give up already, Serena~”

“Isn’t it hard keeping this up the whole time?”

“I… I absolutely won’t!!!”

“I won’t give up!!!”

Wuming would occasionally glance at the phone screen to check Serena’s progress. 

He watched her push down tower after tower, and his heart grew more and more anxious!

Why hasn’t this girl surrendered yet?!

Is the enemy team made of poets or something? They’re playing so badly?!

If Serena actually won, the consequences would be unimaginable—!!!

So the further she pushed, the harder Wuming racked his brain to interfere—tickling her soles, then her waist—anything to stop Serena from winning!

“Just watch, Wuming!”

Serena kept advancing steadily, taking down enemy towers one by one. Wuming broke out in a cold sweat!

No way, no way?!

Could it be—!