A dazzling beam of crimson light shot forth, radiating an intimidating aura and distorting the surrounding space with its immense energy, showcasing its terrifying power.
After the twin-tailed girl unleashed the attack, a flicker of regret crossed her mind—had she gone too far? What if the person in front of her actually died from the blow?
But then she recalled how Kaguya had snatched her dango, and her anger flared up again. This person had the audacity to steal her snacks—she deserved to die.
What the twin-tailed girl hadn't considered was that the dango might have been Kaguya's all along.
With a loud explosion, the crimson beam struck Kaguya head-on, creating a shockwave that swept through the room, turning everything upside down and leaving it in shambles.
"Hmph," the twin-tailed girl huffed proudly, dusting off her hands with a satisfied expression.
"Now you know how powerful I am," she said smugly, tilting her head back. "That person must be bruised and terrified by now."
But then she paused, troubled by a new thought. "What if she begs for forgiveness? Should I give her another chance?"
After a brief moment of consideration, she thought, Fine, if she sincerely apologizes, I'll generously forgive her. And maybe I'll make her buy me more of those soft, sticky, sweet dango. She smiled at the thought, remembering how delicious they had been.
Suddenly, a voice filled with cold menace interrupted her daydreaming.
"Little girl, while having an active imagination isn't always bad, don't you think you've been thinking a bit too much?"
The twin-tailed girl's eyes widened in shock as if cold water had been poured over her. Slowly, she looked up to see Kaguya standing in front of her, unharmed, staring at her with an icy expression.
"Ahh!"
The twin-tailed girl let out a scream and turned to run, but before she could get far, she felt a tight grip around her neck, her feet lifting off the ground as if she were nothing more than a kitten being held by the scruff.
"You barged into my house, ate my dango, and messed up my place," Kaguya said darkly, holding the girl up to her face. "Now tell me, do you prefer a spanking, or... a spanking? You choose."
For some reason, staring into Kaguya's face up close, the twin-tailed girl's heart began to race in panic. She stammered, "Can I... beg for mercy instead?"
"Nope," Kaguya replied sternly, her face unamused. "You think you can eat my food, live in my house, and get away with it? Time to face the consequences."
In a flash of defiance, the twin-tailed girl swung her small hand and slapped Kaguya's chest. "Go to hell!"
A moment passed.
The twin-tailed girl blinked, her large eyes wide with disbelief. "H-how come nothing happened?" She pressed harder on Kaguya's chest, only to be met with the same softness with subtle ripple but no reaction. "How is this possible?"
"Did you really think something should have happened?" Kaguya's exquisite face darkened, her tone chilling. "Do you not value your life, little girl?"
"Help me!" the twin-tailed girl cried out, turning her head toward her companion, the ponytailed girl, who had remained silent.
The ponytailed girl blinked a few times, then, without a word, turned and fled the scene.
"Traitor!" the twin-tailed girl yelled in frustration. Turning back to Kaguya, she put on a pleading smile. "Onee-chan, I was wrong! Please forgive me! I won't do it again, I swear!"
But it was too late.
Slap!
"Help!"
Slap!
"Please, I won't do it again!"
Slap!
"I'll kill you, you—"
Slap!
"My butt's gonna break!"
Slap!
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Wuuu!"
By the time Kaguya had finished, the twin-tailed girl's once pristine, white bottom was now a glowing shade of red. Her eyes filled with tears as she bit her lip, overwhelmed by humiliation—no one had ever dared to treat her this way before.
She adjusted her clothes, still rubbing her sore bottom, and inside, she vowed to herself, One day, I'll get my revenge. I'll make her kneel and beg!
"Do you understand your mistake now?" Kaguya asked, her stern face leaving no room for argument.
"Y-yes," the twin-tailed girl stammered, forcing a smile. "I'll never do it again."
You idiot... just wait. One day I'll make you pay.
"Now, clean up this mess," Kaguya commanded, pointing to the disaster in the room.
"Yes," the twin-tailed girl replied obediently.
Just you wait, I'll get you back for this...
At that moment, the ponytailed girl timidly approached, holding a broom in her hands, her expression apologetic.
"What do you want?" the twin-tailed girl snapped, clearly still angry. "Coward."
The ponytailed girl simply smiled, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she offered to help with the cleaning.
"Hmph, trying to get on my good side now, huh? Too late!" the twin-tailed girl huffed, but she still passed her the broom.
Though Kaguya hadn't used much force during the spanking, the sound had been loud, and while the girl's skin was red, there was no real pain—her body would be back to normal in no time. Yet the shame of it lingered, fueling her desire for vengeance.
Satisfied that the two girls were behaving themselves, Kaguya nodded in approval. However, the chaotic state of the house was undeniable—electronics sparking, furniture in shambles. The television and other appliances were beyond repair, and the once well-worn furniture had finally met its demise.
"Looks like I'll have to buy new furniture after all," Kaguya muttered, heading toward the door. Just as she opened it, she turned back and warned, "Stay here and don't make any more messes while I'm out shopping, got it?"
"Yes, Onee-chan," the two girls replied sweetly in unison.
Once Kaguya left, the twin-tailed girl immediately tossed the dustpan aside, her face twisted with anger. "I'll make her pay for this humiliation, won't I, Gaia?" she said, glaring at her companion.
The ponytailed girl, Gaia, continued cleaning, her expression calm as ever.
"Are you serious?" the twin-tailed girl fumed. "Where's your backbone?"
"Are you sure this is a good idea, Alaya?" Gaia hesitated. "She seems really strong."
"Don't worry. She's heading to a place where I have the upper hand. She won't stand a chance there," Alaya sneered, her eyes flashing with a mischievous glint.