That day, everyone gathered together for serious preparation.
Okay, if you all are done chatting, let's start studying. There are only 2-3 weeks left for the exams, Horobi announced firmly.
"Fine, Horobi, let's go. Anyway, I still have half my syllabus left, and yes, Mahi, don't disturb us," Mio said immediately, pointing at Mahi.
"Hey Mio, don't trouble that poor girl," Liora jumped in with a teasing smile.
"You stay quiet, Liora. This group study is for me anyway. You already know everything from before, so why are you even joining?" Mio shot back.
"Hehe... it's not my fault if I'm smarter than you, and I also want to do revision," Liora replied with a smug grin.
"Ohh... what a great thing," Mio muttered sarcastically.
"So you're all doing group study, I won't disturb you guys at all. Now you're happy, right Mio?" Mahi said softly with a sweet smile.
"Ohkey, if you need anything, you can ask. It's not a problem at all," Mio replied awkwardly, avoiding eye contact.
"Yes, you can ask. This Mio just says anything randomly," Liora said while playfully covering Mio's mouth to cheer up Mahi.
Mio wriggled free from Liora and puffed her cheeks. "Fine, you can ask, but don't go too close to Horobi, he'll get disturbed."
"Hmm, okay, thanks Mio," Mahi replied with a genuine smile. "I'll bring snacks for everyone."
Study Session Sweetness
Mio immediately scooted right up and stuck close to Horobi. "So what are we studying today, Horobi, tell me. I'm having trouble with this part, explain this to me first, then we'll continue ahead."
"Hmm, okay, show me, you do it like this," Horobi said patiently, explaining the entire concept to Mio step by step. Then he started explaining the next topic.
After a little while, Mahi came inside with snacks for everyone and sat on Horobi's other side. She tried to understand the things, but nothing made sense. Watching and watching, her mind got completely messed up.
"What is this? I don't understand anything at all. How do you do this, Horobi?" Mahi finally asked, completely confused.
"Hey, this is actually very easy. If you also want to study, I can get your admission done too," Horobi offered casually.
Mahi got completely shocked. "What? But I'm totally weak, I don't even understand any of this!"
"Yes Horobi, she's right. She hasn't used magic even once before today. Even if she's smart or whatever. Do you think Mahi can pass the entrance exam? Plus she'll be in a different class, a shy girl like her will get bullied by everyone," Mio said, trying to scare Mahi.
Then Liora spoke up, "That could happen if it was someone else."
"What do you mean? Explain properly."
"You didn't understand what I meant, Mio. What I'm saying is that Horobi has connections, he can get her admission directly into our class without any test, and if not, we'll put her in Class 1. And if anyone troubles Mahi, you tell me, me and Mio will make them her brother. Right, Mio?"
"Hmm yes, absolutely," Mio replied while making a weird face.
"Thank you. But won't that be cheating?"
"Yeah it will be, but don't worry about it. Horobi is very powerful, he'll handle everything," Liora reassured her.
"What, really Horobi? Can you do anything?" Mahi asked with excitement, looking towards Horobi.
"I can't do everything, but for you, I'll try," Horobi smiled.
"Ohh Horobi, you're so sweet!"
"What a romantic dialogue Horobi hit!"
Liora teased Mio.
"Ohh really? So what?"
"Come on guys, now let's focus on studying. Don't say later that I failed."
"Fine, okay. Let's start now. By the way Mahi, thanks for the snacks," Mio said with quite a bit of awkwardness.
Evening Heart-to-Heart
After studying till evening, everyone came to the garden for a little break.
"Haaaah!! Finally I got some rest. How do you two study so much, Horobi and Liora?" Mio sighed heavily.
"Because we're not lazy like you, got it?" Mio replied instantly.
"What, am I that lazy? Why are you always after me, Liora?"
"I enjoy it."
Horobi came near Mahi. "Don't pay attention to them, these two always fight like this. They're actually super close. Watch, they'll accept you the same way too."
"Hmm! I know."
"Good thing, I'm happy that you understand this."
"Horobi... listen...!!"
"Yeah, what happened?"
"Thank you Horobi... thank you for everything..."
"Hey, no need to say thanks for this."
"No there is! You did so much for me. I had started feeling like maybe you wouldn't come now."
"But I came... just for you. Because..."
"Because...?"
"Because... I like you Mahi."
Mahi got shocked. "Really Horobi? Are you giving me a place in your heart?"
"Yes I want you. I want you to stay with me." Horobi held Mahi. "I love you... Mahi."
Mahi said with a smile, "I love you too Horobi," and hugged Horobi tightly.
But Mio saw this whole thing. Mio just stood there, puffing her cheeks, and felt a lot of jealousy.
"What!! I won't leave her. My Horobi!" She quickly came to both of them, pulled Mahi back and stuck to Horobi. "Horobi is only mine!"
Mahi didn't feel bad for Mio this time, she replied with a smile. "And mine too."
"Hello Horobi, mine too," Liora came from behind and stood on Horobi's right side. Mahi also stood in front of Horobi.
"Ahh... looks like the whole family has arrived."
"Yes... if there was a camera, we could've clicked a photo for memory."
"Camera, what's that Horobi?" Liora asked.
"Ahh camera, it clicks photos with this. Like a type of painting."
"Ohh then we can call someone and get a painting made."
"Yes, that's right. Anyway, okay then I'm going to rest now. I'll talk to you three later."
"What happened Horobi?" Mio asked.
"Wait a bit here."
"Now I feel like resting. Ahhha... you do one thing for me, Mio."
"What kind of thing?"
"If you do this work of mine, I'll give you a reward. Tell me?"
"What really?" Mio got super excited, with sparkling eyes. "Yes, tell me, I'll do anything!"
"Ohh then okay. I want you to train Mahi. Tell me, can you do it? And yes, don't trouble her or put too much pressure. Tell me, can you do it?"
"Yes absolutely! You get ready Mahi!" Mio looked towards Mahi with her dark nature and gave an evil smile.
Seeing this, Mahi got scared.
Horobi looked at Mio angrily. "Mio, what are you doing? I told you not to trouble her right!" And hit her head.
"Ow... okay I'll be careful."
"And so she doesn't do any foolishness, I'll keep an eye on this Mio, okay Horobi?"
"Yes. Thank you Liora."
"No need to say thanks, just give me my payment for this."
"Hmm... what payment?"
"I'll tell you, my Horobi." Liora smiled looking at Horobi. "Bye bye Horobi. Now you go rest."
"Yes okay I'm going. Good luck Mahi."
"Ahh yes. Thanks Horobi."
Mahi's Training Begins
As soon as Horobi left, Mio became a bit violent. "Now what will happen to you Mahi!"
Mahi got a little scared. "Ehh… Mio, what are you going to do?"
"Just now get ready. I'm going to train you completely, and after that Horobi will fulfill any one of my wishes. Ohh what should I ask him from him, I'm getting shy!"
"Ehhh!! Hmm"
"Okay then fine, let's start. Mahi now look at your training, if you want to come to our class, understand one thing—you'll have to work very hard."
"Hmm I'm ready."
"Very good. So let's start by building stamina. Hmm… first we'll build stamina."
"What? Build stamina. Oh how will we do it?"
"Hehe... you're still a kid now, I have to teach you everything. So go first, put on some comfortable clothes and come."
"Okay I'll come right now."
"Okay Mio, I'll help her in choosing clothes."
Mahi didn't find training clothes of her size so she took Horobi's pants. They were a bit loose but comfortable. Liora said looking at Mahi.
Liora got stunned seeing Mahi in Horobi's pants. "Wow yes I know that succubus are very beautiful. But you... you've left everyone behind and now in these clothes you look so good, Horobi will go crazy."
"What really? By the way you're also very beautiful."
"Thanks Mahi. Hmm what is this, you're a succubus but you don't have a tail? How is that possible?"
Mahi hesitated a little. "Is there any problem with this? It's been like this since childhood. My mother didn't have one either, so maybe that's the reason."
"Ohh that's the matter, and there's no big deal in this. You're special, I knew."
Liora brought a white T-shirt for Mahi. "Try this, it will suit you."
"Yes okay."
Outside Mio was waiting. As soon as Mahi came, she rained down on her. "What were you doing taking so long... do you think time passes like that?" And seeing Mahi in those clothes, she got stunned.
"What? This can't be, Horobi isn't home right? You actually look very beautiful." Mio felt jealous.
"Ohh ho someone's getting jealous! Mahi you saw!"
"No no I'm not jealous okay fine. Let's start. Come Mahi now run—2 hours continuously you have to run now!"
"What 2 hours?!"
"Yes, start now!"
Mahi started running but she was very slow.
"Hey man, even a turtle walks faster than this. Liora, what should we do with her?"
"Hmm you're the trainer, Horobi will fulfill my wish a little, don't ask me for this. Hmm."
"What Liora you too. No problem, I'll do something or the other. By the way, where is the Abyss, you tell."
"Abyss must be somewhere searching for something to eat. I can help you if..."
"What if!! What?"
"Whatever Horobi gives you, I should get a share in it too. Or you have to tell him that Liora also helped me. You have to say this. And I also need one wish fulfilled. Say okay?"
"Okay fine. Tell me."
"Hmm... this is simple. You summon something that looks dangerous but is actually weak and put it behind her. Try it, this will improve your skills too."
"Hey I didn't even think of that!"
"Because you're stupid."
"Hmm don't say too much. Come on, I'll summon something."
"Summoning magic..." A big skull dog got summoned. "Ohh look I did it in one go!"
"Ohh what a thing. Put it behind her. Where is she? Has she only reached here till now?"
"Yes go behind her, scare her and make her run."
"Make sure it doesn't harm her, okay. Go keep an eye on her. I'm going to rest. Bye bye!"
Bye.
The skull dog went behind Mahi, pushed her. Mahi looked back.
"What!! What is this? Why is it coming behind me? Hey no I have to run faster otherwise it will eat me!"