Winterer’s participation in the gate assault had a hidden agenda from the chairman.  

*[So, it’s a show, right?]*  
*[Yes. To prove that we can handle Winterer. Furthermore, if we can demonstrate that she doesn’t pose a threat to humanity…]*  
*[That would be helpful for the trial.]*  

Winterer was undeniably a terrorist.  
Even if she was labeled a villainous victim, she was still a terrorist who had destroyed numerous buildings.  
No matter how much they shielded her with claims of mental illness or diminished responsibility, the severity of her crimes wouldn’t diminish.  

Thus, we appealed to the public.  
“Look how well our Winterer breaks through gates! Isn’t that commendable?  
If we nurture her well, she won’t resort to terrorism and will obey.”  

Our dog doesn’t bite, so please give us leniency.  

*“This is surprisingly a battle for public opinion.”*  

Of course, this wasn’t a legal reason for leniency.  
What good would it do for society if she broke through a few practice gates?  
It would be less effective than writing a letter of remorse to a judge.  

But the public was different.  
To them, Winterer was a girl who had been reduced to a test subject and villain by the state.  

If she performs a few obedient shows here,  
the public opinion will shift in her favor.  
The court is an institution that cannot ignore public sentiment, so it’s plausible that her sentence could be reduced.  

*“That’s why I brought Cheonhwa as a control….”*  

This was the reason we had prepared thoroughly today.  
If Winterer were to go on a rampage, it would all be in vain.  
We had to manage it without any disturbances.  
Even if it meant putting a leash on her neck.  

However…  

- *Whispering.*  

*“No, it’s not just about Suyun coming! If we take those people with us, who’s going to put a leash on her neck?”*  

A reasonable plan had been thrown into chaos.  

Villain rights organizations were clamoring to see Winterer’s condition.  
Similarly, psychiatrists were ready to testify about her mental illness.  
Reporters were there to cover her every move, and there were lawyers dispatched by the association just in case…  

- *Glance.*  

*“Kyaaaa!! The angel is looking this way!!”*  
*“Saint, you seem even more divine than last time! Surely you’re blessed by the deity…”*  
*“……”*  
*‘Those old men and women are the real problem. They’re just rich.’*  

The source of all evil was the Shin-Gyo.  
With their immense donations, they pressured the association.  

Because of them, we had to bring those people into the gate.  
Under the ridiculous pretext of *“Public Participation Appreciation.”*  

…The problem was that we were not exactly above board with this appreciation.  
We needed to put a leash on Winterer and control her.  
Would they really stay quiet while seeing that?  

That was the reason my expression darkened.  

*“It’s fine, right? The chairman said he guaranteed it would be okay if it was you, Yu-jin.”*  
*“That old hag?”*  
*“Old hag!? I doubt anyone else would dare to call her that!”*  
*“No matter how great she is, she’s just an old hag if she’s spewing nonsense. Anyway, what did she say that makes her so sure?”*  
*“Um, well… Suyun said that sending her with the younger brother would cause no problems.”*  

Yet the seniors remained calm.  
Just based on the chairman’s assurance, they believed it was all fine.  
It was a clear indication of the chairman’s position.  

*“Tsk. I guess we’ll have to try.”*  

My heart also swayed slightly.  
Just yesterday, my stats had all increased by 1.  
Unlike before, I had some leverage now.  

And more than anything…  
If I failed, it would be broadcasted to the whole world that I had put a leash on a scrawny little girl.  

I didn’t want to create any controversies other than my harem.  
In the end, I had no choice but to succeed.  

*“A villain of level 1, hypnosis on an A-rank top-tier awakener. Let’s give it a shot.”*  

Winterer could be considered the strongest among the awakened, excluding the seven S-rank ones.  
It was time for a full-on hypnosis attempt on her.  

* * *  

Afterward, Yu-jin and Winterer moved to a different location.  
They had asked for just 30 minutes, deciding to have a brief meeting at a nearby café.  

…With the angel in white, Ryu Suyun.  

*“I look forward to today. Yu-jin, Winterer.”*  
*“Thank you!”*  
*“Tsk. What’s with this little one?”*  

The reactions of the two facing her were polar opposites.  

Yu-jin was determined to achieve something great with his benefactor.  

Meanwhile, Winterer was just cynical.  
It seemed as if she didn’t care who was in front of her, truly villainous behavior.  

*“By the way, perverted little one. Why do I have to sit next to you? Are you a pervert?”*  
*“Come on~ Hmm? Didn’t you cuddle me and kiss my neck? What a ruckus!”*  
*“……L-little one!! Why is that coming up now?!”*  
*“Just kidding~.”*  

Yu-jin’s provocations were easily biting, a trait of the villainous appeal.  

And lastly, Ryu Suyun, the A-rank awakener.  
Her eyes sparkled as she faced the patients.  

*‘The habit of fidgeting. Emotional excess. Rapidly increasing breathing. A speech pattern that oscillates between respect and disrespect….’*  

The most important thing was Winterer.  

Suyun could clearly see her abnormalities.  
Though she wasn’t a specialist, she was still a doctor who had passed the national exam.  
Moreover, she had been diligently studying psychiatry for the past few weeks, so she could definitely feel that Winterer’s mind was unstable.  

*[Yu-jin, please continue talking with Winterer as you are. I’ll observe the situation.]*  
*[It’s better to catch her off guard for the hypnosis. Is it okay to keep teasing her?]*  
*[I don’t mind.]*  

The quiet flow of the conversation held a hidden strategy, taking advantage of the moment when Winterer was flustered.  

Indeed, an A-rank skill was unleashed upon Winterer.  

*“By the way, it’s already the fourth day since you’ve been with Haru, right? How is it?”*  
*“Ugh… Why are you bringing up that little one?”*  
*“Just checking if she’s treating you well. She’s been eagerly waiting to brush her teeth with you lately.”*  

*“———Huh, huh, huh!? What did that little one say?!”*  
*“……?”*  

None of them expected her to explode at that moment.  
Yu-jin and Suyun shared a look.  

*‘Did she seriously bring that up!? That crazy little one, it can’t be…!!!’*  

However, for Winterer, it was an uncontrollable outburst.  

It had already been three days since she’d been staying at the Seol Ha-yeon house.  
During those three days, every time it was time to brush her teeth…  
She had been receiving kisses disguised as practice from her little brother.  

*[Sister, when will I become a master of “chu-chu”?]*  
*[You’ve already done it! So stop, you little one…]*  
*[No. I still can’t beat you, sister. You’re a total master. I respect you.]*  
*[…You really sound like a little one.]*  

*‘No matter what, I don’t want to get caught with this…!!’*  

Even someone who generally had no shame felt embarrassed about this.  

Goodness. Getting kissed by the girl she used to order around?  
The strongest villain in Korea, Winterer? Powerless?  
This isn’t villainy. It’s just pathetic.  

Such thoughts led to an overreaction.  

Yu-jin and Suyun exchanged looks.  

*[If it’s Haru, it’s definitely Winterer’s younger brother, right?]*  
*[Yes. They’re totally inseparable… Why is she so embarrassed about brushing her teeth?]*  
*[Let’s ask about that later. Yu-jin’s hypnosis takes priority. Let’s give it a try.]*  

What’s with her acting like that?  
I don’t know, but it’s good news. Let’s start the hypnosis.  

Yu-jin’s eyes sparkled golden.  

*“Did something happen with Haru? While brushing your teeth?”*  
*“Nothing happened!? You perverted little one!!”*  
*“You’re reacting pretty embarrassed for someone who didn’t like it… Oh! Is it that you enjoy brushing your teeth with Haru? You’re mad because that’s embarrassing?”*  
*“There’s no way I could enjoy that, you little one

!!”*  

Simultaneous provocation.  

Winterer shook her body fiercely.  
It was a rebellion meaning there’s no way she’d enjoy getting kissed by that little one.  

*[Hmm. The first attempt failed…]*  
*[Let me take over. I’ll distract her, and Yu-jin, you keep the hypnosis going.]*  
*[Yes.]*  

*“Hmmm. Winterer? Why are you so angry?”*  

Ryu Suyun quickly stepped in, taking her place.  
The best healer in Korea, or rather, the world, stood before the patient.  

*“So, is this little one talking nonsense?”*  
*“Did something bad happen to you with Haru? Something inappropriate?”*  
*“……!!!!?”*  

Winterer let out a gasp.  
Suddenly, it was checkmate; her embarrassing secret was about to be exposed.  
She was so flustered that she couldn’t even speak.  

And taking advantage of that moment…  

*[The skill ‘Complete Hypnosis’ gently taps on the target’s soul with tiny hands!]*  

- *Ding.*  
*[The skill ‘Complete Hypnosis’ is activated. It failed.]*  
*[Failed.]*  
*[Failed….]*  
*[….]*  
*[….]*  

- *Ding!*  
*[The target is caught in ‘ordinary’ hypnosis.]*  

*“Okay. It’s biting!”*  

Yu-jin relentlessly targeted Winterer.  

Whether it was due to the increased stats or Ryu Suyun’s guidance,  
Winterer began to fall under hypnosis much more easily than before.  

*[Suyun, it seems like if we shake her a bit more, it’ll work?]*  
*[How much?]*  
*[Hmm… Can you make her cry? If you can make her feel flustered enough to shed tears, it should work pretty well.]*  
*[I’ll try.]*  

Thanks to that, a frightening plan unfolded.  
Ah. So if she gets flustered, the hypnosis will take hold better?  
Let’s see if we can make her cry—  
Suyun’s eyes softened with a gentle curve.  

*‘Since Yu-jin has taken an aggressive stance, I can maintain my position as a counselor.’*  

- *Smirk.*  

*“It’s okay, Winterer. Just spill everything to me.”*  
*“…What?”*  
*“Just so you know, I’m a doctor. Reporting domestic violence is my duty as a physician. If you tell me, I’ll help you.”*  

And with that, she asked if Winterer was being mistreated.  
Only someone like her, a healer and an awakener, could extend a hand of salvation.  

Winterer’s eyes were spinning.  

*‘If I say this, that little one’s plan to kiss me will go to waste…?’*  

She was grateful that she’d be helped. But…  
Then Haru would be hurt.  
I just asked for help with practice, but now my sister has ruined everything. Now I can’t even “chu-chu” with my dad.  
I hate you, sister.  

Of course, even if she hated her, it wouldn’t matter…  
For some reason, her lips moved involuntarily.  

*“The strongest villain, Winterer, experiencing domestic violence? Ha! If I were to hit that little one, I would. Do I look like someone who would get hit?”*  
*‘Yeah. Do you think I’m someone who would just let that happen? I’m specially accommodating.’*  

In any case, I’m a villain, not someone to be victimized.  
Even the “chu-chu” thing is just me letting it slide out of whimsy.  

Watching her tremble and speak was truly pitiful.  

*“So, Yu-jin’s right? You’re just embarrassed because you genuinely enjoy it?”*  
*“Enjoy it? Ugh…?”*  
*“Yes. That reaction is one you get when it’s too good or too bad.”*  

Suyun took the opportunity to pry deeper.  
*“Oh, so you didn’t mind it? So, brushing your teeth is enjoyable?”*  
Her faulty logic aimed to fluster Winterer.  

*‘You want me to admit it? That I’m forcibly kissing that little one, having my tongue stuck for five minutes, unable to breathe, and that I enjoy being ravished?’*  

The problem was that her situation was quite serious.  

Ryu Suyun might have thought, *“Oh, it’s nice to brush teeth with my little brother,”* but the reality was that it was more about kissing.  
Her murky pupils spun.  

*“That’s ridiculous….”*  
*“Answer me. Or I’ll think something bad has happened to Haru and report it.”*  
*“…….”*  

Even so, Suyun pressed on.  

In the end, moisture began to slowly fill Winterer’s red eyes.  
And then…  

- *Drip.*  
*“Ugh, okay… I’m embarrassed because it’s nice, so stop it… you little one, hick.”*  

That moisture quickly turned into tears.  
A single stream of sorrow led by her true feelings for her younger brother.  
She had completely broken down, embarrassed.  

- *Ding.*  
*[The skill ‘Complete Hypnosis’ is very strong…]*  

*“……”*  
*‘I feel like I’ve done something terribly wrong here.’*  
*‘My conscience is really pricking me. I should buy some ice cream or something on the way.’*  

Yu-jin and Suyun, who were watching, felt deeply guilty about the scene unfolding.  

* * *  

A little while later.  

*“This can’t be happening. I’m Haru’s dad, and you’re my sister….”*  
*“Shut up and bring your lips here. It’s a ‘command.’”*  
*“Eek!! Suyun!!”*  
*“Hehe. Yu-jin? Since you made her cry, you should at least give her your lips. It’s not like they’ll wear out.”*  
*“Sister!!!?”*  

When a woman harbors a grudge, even frost falls in mid-July.  
Yu-jin experienced the truth of that saying through his own body.