"You... What exactly did you do to me?!"
Kagura's kid-voice echoed through the base, shaking the heavens.
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—Aegean Sea, Rhodes Island Base.
Kagura lay face-down on her bed, furiously rolling back and forth on the soft sheets.
"Ugh... Why did I wake up like this?! This makes no sense at all!"
Although Cortana had already explained everything—how the "lolification" was a side effect of her energy imbalance and that her body would return to normal once the flow of cosmic energy stabilized and the Infinity Stones aligned again—
Still...
"Ugh! No matter how you look at it, this whole thing is just the worst!"
She yanked a pillow over her head and buried herself like an ostrich under the covers.
"How am I supposed to survive like this?! I can't even let anyone see me!"
After wrestling with her thoughts, Kagura came to a decision.
Fine.
She'd just stay holed up at home for the next few days.
The Aegean was scenic, the food and amenities were top-notch—there was no reason to go out.
Besides, even if she had to return to New York for some reason, she'd have to go incognito.
Pretend to be some random adorable passerby. There was no way she could let the Avengers see her like this!
Who the hell would believe that a grown woman had suddenly turned into a child?
She'd probably end up locked in a lab somewhere as a test subject!
And worse—if they found out she was an android on top of that, it would open an entirely new can of worms.
No.
This had to stay under wraps.
Completely.
After reviewing logs of what had happened during her sleep, Kagura sighed in relief.
The only ones who knew about her transformation were Cortana and Vision.
Cortana was trustworthy, and Vision... well, he practically saw Kagura as a creator.
Surely he wouldn't do something that might cause her trouble...
Probably...
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"Master, it's lunchtime. May I come in?" Cortana's voice came from outside the door, soft and composed. "Has your emotional state stabilized?"
"I'm fine. Come in—let's see what's for lunch today!"
Kagura waved her hand, remotely unlocking the door with her holo-control system.
Cortana stepped in, pushing a polished silver food cart.
She moved with her usual elegance—every gesture radiating perfect maid-like precision.
But...
Why was she looking at me like that?!
Is that... the same look people give their favorite dolls?!?
"My adorable little Master," Cortana said with a warm smile, "today's lunch is Rhodes Island's Deluxe Children's Meal—five servings. I hope it pleases you."
Wha—?!
Did she just call me "adorable little Master"?!
And what's with the children's meal?!
Kagura wanted to scream, but instead she climbed off the bed and lifted the cover from the cart.
A rich, sweet aroma filled the room.
'Ugh....'
She hated to admit it, but Cortana's cooking was absurdly delicious.
Wait a sec…
She looked at the meal more closely:
Little bear-shaped cookies drizzled in chocolate syrup.
Sunny-side-up eggs with smiley faces drawn in ketchup.
Mini steak bites, heart-shaped toast, overly sweet juice, and—
Heart-shaped mashed potatoes.
'ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!'
'I-I'm not a real little girl!!' Kagura mentally screamed.
"Hmm? Is something wrong? Don't you like the meal, little Master?"
Cortana gave her a gentle, doting look. "I worked really hard to make it extra cute..."
"N-no, that's not it…" Kagura's cheeks flushed.
She fidgeted awkwardly. "I-it's fine... I'll eat it... Thanks, Cortana. You really went all out."
"It's my pleasure," Cortana replied, her face slightly pink with joy. "It's my mission to serve you with all my heart. If you like it, that's all that matters!"
Ugh….
Kagura stared into Cortana's love-struck eyes, golden irises full of suspicion.
'You're really not Rita's reincarnation, right?'
'Not a hardcore l)li-con in disguise? R-right?!'
After the meal, Kagura wandered into her personal game room—a sanctuary she had built herself for days like these.
The world was relatively peaceful.
No major crises had broken out lately.
Rhodes Island's global defense system was airtight.
The few high-risk areas and individuals were under constant surveillance and could be responded to at a moment's notice.
Those hotspots included:
The ever-chaotic New York City (especially Queens, where a certain "friendly neighborhood" presence had been increasingly active),
Stray Wakandan survivors and possibly unstable border tribes,
A sea-gazing elder in Norway,
And Captain Steve Rogers, who still harbored suspicions about Vision.
Not all of them were threats—some were even under protection.
But according to Kagura's foresight, these locations were likely to trigger future world-class incidents, requiring Gryphon's full intervention.
So early observation was a must.
Rhodes Island only monitored for crisis prevention and risk management—never for violating privacy or leaking intel.
After skimming through the latest global reports, Kagura powered on her computer and game console, ready for a carefree day of cozy indoor gaming.
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"Master, want to try on your new clothes?" Cortana appeared at the door, her tone soft and persuasive.
"Your core energy is still self-adjusting. Constantly generating holographic outfits with your combat suit isn't sustainable."
"Hmm... I guess that makes sense." Kagura looked down at her current outfit: a simple pair of panties, a strapless top, and a frilly skirt.
"Since I'm not going out or fighting anytime soon, I suppose regular clothes are fine."
She walked up to Cortana. "So, what kind of outfit is it?"
Cortana beamed and pulled out the clothes from behind her—
An unbelievably adorable frilly dress, covered in cat-themed decorations.
"Here! For my precious little Master! Try it on!"
Cat paw prints. A fluffy tail. And— Cat ear headband?!
W-wait, hold on a second!!!
Why do I have to wear cat ears too?!
I... I refuse!!!
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