Chapter 107

After glancing at Mutsuki Wakaba, Black Amber continued, "I am Raiden Mei. Although I haven't officially enrolled yet, I will be entering the high school soon, so I'll consider myself your senior."

"I am Kiana Kaslana, just call me Kiana. Like Mei, I will be going to study in the Moonlit Forest soon!"

"So you're a senior student?"

Hearing this, Sakiko was not surprised that the other party recognized them as students of Moonlit Forest. Mutsuki Wakaba was already a celebrity, and it was hardly a secret that Mutsuki Wakaba was studying at Moonlit Forest.

Upon hearing the voices of the two senior students who were about to enroll at Moonlit Forest, Sakiko's eyes shone with anticipation. "Your skills are amazing! Even though you're using an unfamiliar guitar, there wasn't a single off-key note after the very beginning! You must have practiced a lot, right? Are you two band partners?"

Her words were warm but not excessive, striking the perfect balance, and subtly probing.

"No, not really... Actually, I only know how to play this one song. It was made by a friend. I just memorized the playing technique and the sheet music. I guess I haven't really studied guitar?"

At this point, Amber wasn't sure whether she could play the guitar or just play the song. "Mei and I are discussing the band thing; we're both planning to play the guitar."

Hearing this, Sakiko was both surprised and disappointed.

I had originally wanted to invite the other person to join my band as the guitarist and vocalist. Even if they couldn't be the guitarist and vocalist, they could be a great accompaniment guitarist. But it seems my hopes have been dashed. Although the two of them haven't formed a band yet, they are already in the early stages of forming one. Both of them are guitarists, so they can't join my band.

After all, we can't expect Mu to give up the guitar and change positions.

But...

"It sounds like Kiana- senpai hasn't been studying for very long. How could she have become so proficient in such a short time? That's amazing!"

Sakiko was somewhat surprised by this talent. She happened to have witnessed the whole thing. The other person's control over the guitar was so good that he didn't even need to tune it, and he played a tune without any deviation from the correct pitch on his first time playing the guitar.

Is this the legendary perfect pitch?

Not really. Amber was certain she didn't have that kind of talent. She was able to do all that entirely through numerical values, using exaggerated senses and body control that were more powerful than anyone else's to tune the sound.

However, she still put on a smug look. "Of course, no matter what it is, I can do it to the best of my ability!"

Arrogance and conceit usually give people the feeling of being unapproachable or even difficult to approach. However, the white-haired girl with her eyes closed, head tilted back, sitting on the sofa with her hands on her hips is really cute and adorable. Instead of feeling unapproachable, she makes people feel cute and want to pet her.

The friendly, cheerful, and exceptionally talented senior was clearly a favorite of Sakiko, who immediately smiled. Just as she was about to say something, she was interrupted by Black Amber's question, "It sounds like you're also planning to form a band? Are you here to choose instruments?"

If it weren't for the still gentle and warm smile on her face, Sakiko would have thought she had deliberately interrupted him. After composing himself, she replied, "Yes, I'm planning to form a band, although right now the only members are me and Mu... We came here this time because Mu's guitar needs maintenance, so we came together."

So that's the timeline. Looks like Cheung's father hasn't ruined his business yet.

If she hadn't seen or recognized the other person, Amber wouldn't have cared much about their situation. But since they had met once and it was a character she used to like, she figured she should help them out if she could, even if it was just a casual favor.

"I see. I hope you can find suitable members."

Black Amber smiled and offered her Blessing.

Although she was very friendly, perhaps because of her dignified manners, or perhaps because she had a strong senior student aura, Sakiko couldn't relax with her as much as she did with the white-haired girl. "Then I'll accept your kind words, senior."

Mu vaguely sensed that the black-haired senior's attitude was somewhat off. She lacked the confidence to be absolutely right, but since they were just outsiders who had suddenly intruded, it was better not to continue bothering her.

Thinking of this, Mu said, "Xiang, time."

"Huh? It's still early, isn't it?"

Sakiko paused for a moment, but quickly realized what Mu meant. "No, if we go earlier, we should be able to get a better spot. Sorry, Raiden-senpai, Kiana- senpai, we have to go first."

"It's okay, see you at school later! I'll have to hear you play then!"

Amber waved her hand dismissively.

Goodbye, school.

Black Amber's smile remained unchanged.

Although it was a chance encounter, the two senior students, one in black and one in white, one dignified and the other lively, easily left a deep impression. After saying goodbye to them, Sakiko also felt some anticipation for their meeting back at school.

Kiana- senpai... seems like someone I could get along with. Kaslana sounds like a foreign surname, so it's normal that I haven't heard of it. But Raiden... such a rare Japan surname, if it's from a wealthy family, I shouldn't be unaware of it... Could it be a newly rich family?

Sakiko had a guess in his mind, but quickly dismissed it.

Togawa is quite famous among the elite in Japan. Very few people would treat him normally after learning his surname. In all his life, he has only had Mutsu and Uika as his true friends.

Perhaps... I can make two more good friends?

Chapter 8 Magical Girl? True Magic Worker!

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Amber wasn't disappointed. After all, she had admired quite a few waifus, so she wouldn't be upset about not being able to see them again. Besides, they would be classmates at the same school, so it wouldn't be difficult for her to see them again.

"I never expected that a guest with such skills would be a novice. Geniuses are indeed different from ordinary people."

Seeing that he had a chance to speak, the salesperson who had been interrupted quickly tried to regain control of the conversation while praising the product.

"I'll accept the compliment. I'm very happy with the Mei. Mei, would you like to try it out?"

"I don't need to. Even if I were to try, I wouldn't know how to play the guitar."

The black-haired girl said shyly, "Since Kiana thinks it's okay, I'll just order a guitar just like it."

"Then tell us about custom orders. I want to customize a truly unique guitar! Just taking it out will make the audience feel different!"

Amber was still pondering what was so good about this guitar, but when she saw that Mutsuki Wakaba was also using a guitar from here, she naturally had no more concerns.

Even guitar experts think this place is good, so it must be something special. It's probably a case of celebrity endorsement.

"Hmm... but Kiana, a band should make an impression through its music. Using instruments would just seem like a cheap trick."

"Ah... that's true... so am I supposed to just be a regular guitar?"

"While attention-seeking is not good, if it's just about showcasing Kiana's personality, I think it's a great choice."

"I see! In that case, let's hurry up and finish making the guitar!"

"You two have excellent taste! If you're looking to customize a guitar, we can provide a comprehensive range of recommendations!"

Seeing that the two really wanted to buy, the shop assistant's smile became even warmer. The young lady of Moonlit Forest, and with such a clear intention to buy, this deal was definitely going to be done.

Whether it's Amber or Black Amber, money is just a string of numbers to them. Since they've made up their minds, they don't want to delay. After following the shop assistant to the back, they explained their customization requirements. Then, they added each other as Line friends, and all subsequent progress and communication will be tracked through Line.

Having achieved the primary goal of this trip, I can now allocate my time as I please.

That being said, this world is different from any of the previous worlds. There is no catastrophe that could destroy the world, nor is there any plot to refer to. Although there is Otherworld in Wu... we don't even understand this world yet. Wouldn't we fall into the same confusion if we went to Otherworld?

After thinking for a moment, Amber simply said, "Let's eat first!"

This is a good opportunity to ask Black Amber about the state of her world in detail.

After picking up the two, the driver, who had excellent professional ethics, recommended a Western restaurant that he thought was very good, based on his knowledge of the local area. Although it was a Western restaurant, the localized establishment still offered the excellent service of private rooms.

The reason the two did not choose a Chinese restaurant was that the localization in Japan was very good. Although it was called a Chinese restaurant, the taste was definitely not what they had imagined.

It's better not to eat it at all than to do that.

Black Amber wasn't too surprised that Amber felt lost. After all, she had just arrived today and wasn't familiar with everything yet, nor had she found any interpersonal relationships to maintain her existence. It was normal to feel lost like someone working in a foreign place.

But she couldn't help in this regard. Although she could set goals and motivation for Amber through her own arrangements, this was a world for relaxation and vacation. It was a rare opportunity to spend time leisurely, so there was no need to rush to find things to do.

You'll find what you need to do sooner or later.

With that in mind, Black Amber simply explained her understanding of this world and her experiences over the years.

As Amber saw, this is a world view that combines everyday life, Magical Girl, and Otherworld. The main theme of everyday life is a girl band, girl idols, and the super topic host of Magical Girl.

Magical Girl are a bit complicated. Although Magical Girl and Otherworld have just been separated, the mascots that Magical Girl all have are actually from Otherworld. According to Black Amber, these two Otherworld are not the same.

Magical Girl gain True Magic powers by making contracts with mascots, which they then use to fight against evil enemies.

The composition of the evil enemies is more complex. Some are natives from Otherworld who want to invade this world, while others are evil mascots from Otherworld who are looking for evil Magical Girl to become evil female executives.

The battle between Magical Girl and the Evil Organization has lasted for decades and has become an integral part of the world's culture. People have long been accustomed to the existence of Magical Girl, and a series of related business chains and policies have emerged.

When Candy Fantasy mentioned it before, Amber had some doubts. According to her understanding, Magical Girl should be like heroes in the dark, whose true forms are unknown to anyone and who do not appear in peacetime. How did it get involved with the Magical Girl Agency?

Black Amber provided the answer.

Magical Girl need to eat too.

It's not just because many of the Magical Girl are orphans who have trouble even getting food; more importantly... the battle between the Magical Girl and the Evil Organization is not child's play, and the environmental damage is real. Who will bear the responsibility for this property loss?

A nation? Once or twice a year, or even a dozen or dozens of times, is manageable, but this kind of destruction happens every day, and several times a day. No matter how rich a nation is, it can't afford to keep investing resources in post-disaster reconstruction.

Therefore, starting fifty years ago, the United Nations proposed a policy requiring Magical Girl to bear a portion of the property losses.

As for the Evil Organization? Who can find them? Even if they were found, they wouldn't offer any compensation.

When the kind-hearted Magical Mascot and Magical Girl learned of this, they naturally agreed to the policy. However, most of them were ordinary girls in high school or even junior high school. Few of them came from wealthy families, and even if they did, they couldn't just use their money. What if their true identities were discovered?

After discussions between both sides and several years of operation, the Magical Girl idolization has fully matured. From then on, Magical Girl are no longer just heroes who fight against the Evil Organization, but also idols who have endorsement merchandise, shoot commercials, and even hold handshake events.

The Magical Girl Agency officially entered the public eye, and those who run the agency are all Magical Mascot from Otherworld. They save the city while earning activity funds and compensation after battles. The tradition of Magical Girl has continued to this day.

"..."

This world is truly strange; the victim is actually asking the rescuer for compensation for economic losses.

Even Amber showed a subtle expression.

How did this Magical Girl become a working-class girl?

Chapter Nine: Ambition in Otherworld.

"Even though she's still Magical Girl... I feel like there's something..."

Amber is hard to describe, but her indescribable expression is easy to understand.

"Although it's a bit strange, we should just understand it as a Magical Girl rather than an identity."

Black Amber sums it up in one sentence.

"What about the Valkyrie? Although we know Valkyrie's become like a security guard, it seems like everyone doesn't really trust Valkyrie?"

"I established Schicksal in this world, but unlike the previous world, I did not significantly enhance the 'Valkyrie'. If the Valkyrie in the previous world were capable of easily kicking away oncoming cars at full speed, then the Valkyries in this world are capable of struggling to stop cars. Furthermore, I have only developed the Valkyrie Armor to the level of White Comet."

Black Amber explained, "In this situation, they cannot be compared with the executives of the Evil Organization, but dealing with Demon Beast is not difficult. In other words, they are a kind of backbone force against the Evil Organization. Compared to the ethereal Magical Girl, Valkyrie are more in line with everyone's understanding and expectations of the power of ordinary people."

"Cognition and Expectations?"

"Simply put, you can think of being Valkyrie in this world as a profession and a specialty, just like music students and sports students. Not only does Schicksal provide Valkyrie jobs all over the world, but it also offers 'Valkyrie' courses in schools all over the world. Although it is not completely widespread, it does exist in Moonlit Forest."

"Huh? Wait, you mean you can become Valkyrie in the Moonlit Forest?"

"It's just Valkyrie training in advance, you can even treat it like a physical education class, unless you choose the Valkyrie major."

"Oh, like that school in Love Live! Superstar, where there are music students and regular students?"

"That's right. Although it's a newly established discipline and major, it's quite popular among young people. There are currently about three thousand regular students in Moonlit Forest, and about nine hundred students who were specially recruited through the Valkyrie major."

"Huh? So now even girls who aren't rich can enroll in Moonlit Forest?"

"That's right."

The two stopped talking, and two seconds later, the waiter pushed in a food cart, placed their food on the table, and then bowed before leaving.

After being interrupted by footsteps, Amber didn't intend to ask any more questions. After all, the brief conversation was enough for her to understand a lot about the world, and that was enough to make Amber look forward to the life ahead with anticipation and excitement.

Although she wasn't combative, after living in the supernatural world for over two hundred years, suddenly being told there was nothing left to do did leave her feeling somewhat lost.

But after hearing about the world's worldview, Amber had the urge to explore the world again.

The first step is to join the Valkyrie major at school, and then find band members to debut!

With a goal in mind, the white-haired girl's appetite returned, and she immediately began to eat.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Inside the solemn and magnificent International Council Chamber, a girl with white braids, a youthful face, and a petite figure Projection the proposal on the table onto the large screen behind her. Despite looking no more than twelve or thirteen years old, she spoke with an air of authority, "Therefore, there isn't just one Otherworld. We currently know that this Otherworld was discovered seventy-eight years ago. At that time, the existence of Magical Girl and contracted creatures was already widely known. Contracted creatures haven't been proven harmless over the years, let alone those Evil Organization from the same world!"

"The existence of Otherworld must be taken seriously. Just one world has already transformed this world into something completely different from what it was eighty years ago. No one can predict what will happen if another one comes along. They may be friendly or dangerous, powerful or weak. In any case, we need more information."

As she finished speaking, her gaze swept over everyone.

Finally, the Shenzhou Representative spoke first, "Lady Apocalypse, Shenzhou understands your anxiety about the current situation and the future, but as you said, the dangers of the Otherworld are unpredictable. Regarding your proposal to 'send people to the Otherworld '... is there a more detailed plan?"

"The America has reservations about exploring Otherworld. As Shenzhou has said, can Schicksal come up with a convincing plan?"

The America leader also spoke up, "And how can Schicksal guarantee that the risks of exploring it are lower than the risks of ignoring it?"

"Schicksal cannot provide any guarantees."

Theresa Black Amber gave a concise reply, then posed a question, "According to the continuous follow-up tests conducted by Schicksal this year, there have been traces of the Otherworld's clues being deliberately erased. This may mean that the other side has actually known about our existence for a long time, but not only have they not tried to communicate with us, they have also actively hidden themselves. What do you all think is the reason for this?"

Knowing that they are on our side, why have they always kept their distance and never planned to establish diplomatic relations?

That's a good question. In this room, people have different opinions due to their different positions and strengths.