Becoming Aozaki Touko's Life

The wind and snow howled past.

Not long after Aozaki Touko left.

Bunbyo Rei, who had already departed, reappeared. He looked at the footprints left on the snowy ground, his gaze filled with a peculiar light, his heart churning with several intense emotions.

There was the anticipation of killing Aozaki Touko, the enraged killing intent from being forced to retreat, and the possessiveness, or perhaps longing, that a man develops towards a woman.

That's right, he harbored unique feelings for Aozaki Touko.

Towards his junior sister, who shone with dazzling confidence like the sun, he didn't know when possessiveness began to sprout in his heart. It was probably because someone in darkness would have a special yearning for the sun.

Towards this junior sister who always shone with confidence.

He developed feelings of love.

"Ah... she's actually grown to this extent already. It seems I won't have a chance to kill her anymore. What a pity."

Muttering to himself, Bunbyo Rei shook his head helplessly and turned to return to the church.

Since Aozaki Touko had grown to this point, it meant he no longer had the chance to kill her. This was a lifelong regret for him.

Because, to be able to personally kill the junior sister he admired, he felt his heart would surely be filled with unparalleled satisfaction.

However... now it could only be a regret for the rest of his life.

Chapter 30: The Fifth Magic User Appears

Snowflakes gradually fell, and the cold wind, like a knife, swept across the land.

Most people were now hiding in their warm homes, so there were virtually no pedestrians on the road. The entire world appeared empty and desolate.

"...The changes are quite significant."

Aozaki Touko, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, her orange hair tied into a ponytail, walked slowly up the slope as if on an outing. She took in the surrounding scenery, comparing it to her memories of her hometown.

She continued walking until she reached the mountainside.

She saw the house where she was born in this life.

It wasn't a traditional Japanese architectural style; instead, it was a modern two-story flat-roofed building, with a garage built next to it specifically for parking her father's small car.

Yes... a very ordinary family.

It was probably the level of a typical middle-class family.

In any case, it didn't quite fit the prestige of a renowned mage family.

"Ding-dong,"

She rang the doorbell. Aozaki Touko took out her suitcase from her Reality Marble and, like a girl returning home after a long absence, waited with a gentle smile.

Soon.

A somewhat hurried pattering of footsteps could be heard.

A moment later, the door was pushed open.

"Aoko, you've grown up."

Looking at the girl who appeared before her, Aozaki Touko exclaimed. The girl before her had grown considerably. Her smooth black hair cascaded down to her waist, and her features had become even more beautiful. She was already a graceful beauty.

"...?"

Hearing the familiar, doting voice, Aozaki Aoko paused slightly. Looking at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar person before her, her black hair had turned orange, and her aura seemed even more imposing and self-assured.

However, the gentleness in her eyes had not changed.

"Welcome home, Touko-nee."

Without further words, she tightly hugged Aozaki Touko, inhaling the familiar scent from her hair. The subtle sense of unfamiliarity dissipated like mist.

"I'm home."

Aozaki Touko reached out to stroke Aoko's long hair. However, this action seemed to trigger something, and Aoko's embrace tightened. Her soft, delicate body pressed closely, as if she wanted to merge Aozaki Touko into herself.

This was an outpouring of long-held longing.

It was also a small act of revenge from her as a younger sister.

"Touko-nee, it's been a long time."

"I'm sorry."

"Is that all?"

"I brought you a gift."

"What is it?"

"Well, it's a doll made by your sister."

"I'm too old to play with dolls."

"This one is a little different."

Embraced like this, listening to Aozaki Touko's ever-gentle words, Aozaki Aoko's hold gradually loosened. They continued their quiet conversation.

For Aozaki Aoko, what was her older sister's position in her life?

In her young childhood, her sister, Aozaki Touko, was like a goddess descended to earth, a symbol of omnipotence.

She would patiently teach her lessons, and even when her magic research was pressing, she would still make time to accompany her.

Every birthday, she would always give gifts that filled her with surprise. At night, she would hold her and gently tell stories.

If anyone bullied her, she would retaliate like a lioness protecting her cubs.

This... had actually reached the realm of spoiling.

If her sister were a mother, she would probably be the kind of doting mother who spoils her son rotten.

Aozaki Aoko sometimes thought this. It was truly a miracle that she hadn't been spoiled by her sister and become an unreasonable girl.

But, no matter what.

She absolutely had no reason to dislike Touko-nee.

Nor did she have any reason not to like Touko-nee.

"Oh, Touko's back!"

A woman wearing an apron walked over, holding a spoon in her hand. Her eyes lit up with surprise as she looked at Aozaki Touko, then she quickly turned and hurried towards the kitchen.

After a short while, she rushed back out.

"It's so cold outside, come in quickly. Aoko, help your sister with her luggage."

She said with a surprised tone.

"Okay."

Aozaki Aoko picked up the suitcase left by the door.

Meanwhile, Aozaki Touko and her mother for this life went to the living room and chatted about family matters, just like a normal family, appearing warm and harmonious.

Time passed.

Darkness fell outside, and lights flickered on in the Aozaki house.

"Mmm... that monster I met in Germany, he was a vampire with six tails and seven legs. I fought him with the holy sword for seven hundred rounds, and it was only after immense hardship that I finally defeated him."

In the living room, Aozaki Touko rested her cheek on her hand, telling a story that even children wouldn't believe.

However, her parents and Aoko all listened with rapt attention. It wasn't because they didn't know Touko was making it up, but rather because it was a rare family gathering, and they simply cherished the warm atmosphere.

"According to tradition, sister, after you defeated the monster, did you acquire any equipment?"

Aozaki Aoko asked, her eyes narrowed in a smile after listening.

"Yes, I did. Since the equipment was quite good, I picked out some to bring back as gifts for you all."

Saying this, Aozaki Touko opened the suitcase and took out the gifts she had prepared.

"This is for you, Father."

Handing over a car key, Aozaki Touko smiled and said, "But you'll have to go pick it up yourself."

"This...!"

Taking the key, Father Aozaki's eyes widened, his hands trembling slightly. The design of this car key was definitely not that of an ordinary vehicle; it was a limited edition sedan, one of only fifty produced worldwide.

The value... was probably over ten million.

And ten million wasn't in Japanese yen or Chinese yuan, but in US dollars.

"Honey, what's wrong?"

Mother Aozaki noticed her husband's unusual reaction and looked over with curiosity. Aoko also cast a curious glance.

They weren't particularly interested in cars, so they couldn't discern the value of the key.

"..."

Father Aozaki turned to look at Touko. He saw her delicate hand covering her mouth, making a shushing gesture, and then playfully blinking her eyes, appearing very girlish.

Seeing this, Father Aozaki understood his daughter's intention. She wanted to give the family a big surprise when the car arrived.

"It's nothing."

He then pretended to be calm, shook his head, and got up to leave the living room. He went outside to smoke a cigarette and calm himself down.

Today... the gift from his daughter was simply too overwhelming. He wouldn't be able to calm down without smoking seven or eight cigarettes.

"..."

Seeing this, Aozaki Touko chuckled softly. She took out a large gift box from the suitcase and presented it to Mother Aozaki. It landed with a heavy thud.

The sound was enough to indicate that what was inside was quite heavy.

"Touko, what's inside?"

"Open it and see~"

Aozaki Touko gave a slight smile.

Seeing this, Touko's mother carefully opened the package, with Aoko watching from the side.

Soon, the gift box was opened.

Inside was a pure white dress for ladies.

It reflected a dazzling light under the lamplight.

"Touko... tell Mom, what is this studded on the clothes?!"

Upon seeing the contents, Touko's mother's eyes widened, her heart began to race uncontrollably, and her body felt weak. She could vaguely make out what was embedded.

At the doorway, Touko's father, hearing his wife's strange voice, also peeked in.

"They're all diamonds, Mother. This is a dress made of diamonds."

As the words fell, Touko's mother froze in surprise. Touko's father, who had been smoking, dropped his cigarette on the floor, and Aozaki Aoko's movements also stiffened.

"...Touko, don't joke around. Tell me, is this actually just ordinary glass?!"

Soon, Touko's mother calmed down and said with a slight tremor in her voice.

In any other family, this would absolutely be dismissed as a joke.

However, this was her daughter, a future Magic User, a prodigy in the world of magic. For her to do something like this was entirely possible.

That was why she had lost her composure.

Because her daughter was truly someone who could accomplish such an outrageous feat!

"No, every single one of these is a diamond!"

Aozaki Touko shook her head.

It wasn't a lie; she had unlocked her third Gene Lock and, with the aid of some magic, had crafted each diamond with her bare hands.