Sukuna sat on his throne, looking both frustrated and annoyed. After taking a sip of the tea prepared by one of his servants, he placed the cup down and leaned back, letting out a tired sigh while rubbing his temples.

The room was a mess, with broken items, scrolls, and various ornaments scattered about, a clear sign of his chaotic and fierce nature. Yet, beneath that tough exterior lay a softer side filled with love, adoration, and compassion for one special person.

That person was none other than his favorite heir—you.

It’s surprising to think that someone like him could show affection, even to his own children. Many of his concubines had failed to provide him with a worthy heir—someone capable of inheriting his powers and taking over his throne when the time came.

But with you, things were different. Initially, Sukuna had no intention of showering his heirs with love and all that sentimental nonsense. But you changed everything. You brought out a side of him he didn’t know existed. It’s funny, really, that a four-year-old like you, still learning so much, could unlock something within him.

At first, he resisted it, often ignoring you, but you were just too hard to push away. Sometimes, he’d forget you were just an heir meant to carry on his legacy. His love for you was genuine, stemming from a father’s heart, not just because you had inherited his powers.

His attention shifted when he heard the door creak open. He instantly recognized your little footsteps, and when he saw your head peek through the door, a grin spread across his face.

“Come in, kid,” he called, waving you over. His heart swelled with excitement as you dashed toward him—his fatherly instincts kicking in. “Ah, there’s my little mouse,” he said with a smile, bending down to your level and affectionately ruffling your hair before lifting you up.

“Did you eat? Did the servants take care of you?” he asked, gently tucking a stray hair behind your ear.