Chapter 209
Farida responded positively:
"Probably not. As you know, St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of the entrances to Flashdance. There are many nice hotels within walking distance of here. There are only three or four teams that drew local commercial performance spots, and they are basically all staying in this area."
"Charlotte doesn't need to go to such lengths; she's most likely doing a commercial performance somewhere else."
Danni whispered:
"I don't know about the others, but Charlotte had fried steak at a restaurant in the city park yesterday, took a selfie at the National Opera House, browsed the Hofburg Palace, and picked up a few old sheet music books at a small shop in this square."
Farida was greatly shocked and couldn't help but complain:
"How can this person live such a carefree life? And Danni, how do you know so much about it!"
Danni was somewhat smug upon hearing this:
"Because Charlotte is my WhatsApp friend. She's a really nice person and rarely refuses friend requests. She also loves posting status updates and selfies."
"Besides, you can see it on Charlotte's social media account, right? It'll only be delayed by half an hour at most, because she has to play Hide-and-Seek with her fans."
Farida silent.
Holy crap, doesn't this person know how many followers they have? Nearly 20 million across the entire internet! What kind of public figure of this caliber exposes their whereabouts like this? They're bound to get into trouble sooner or later!
Danni's eyes sparkled; she was filled with envy and admiration, and exclaimed in admiration:
"I feel Charlotte is really enjoying herself. She always likes to play these kinds of games with her fans, but no fan has ever caught her yet. She's practically a fairy."
Farida said irritably:
"This time is different from before. Charlotte has gained so many followers in two months. If she doesn't wear sunglasses and a mask, she doesn't even need to post her address. Many passersby can recognize her just by her appearance."
Green Eyed Cat was utterly shocked. Just recalling the embarrassing scene of being recognized by more than a dozen fans at the airport made her toes tremble and she could hardly believe that someone would actually reveal their address and play Hide-and-Seek fans?
Charlotte is terrifying, the Doomsday Diva is terrifying! What kind of social terrorist is this?!
No, no, this kind of person is definitely more direct and aggressive than that golden Stupid Dog, and might even be good at sweet talk. If Xiao Qing were to meet him, it would be a disaster!
The Green Eyed Cat began to consider the possibility of overcoming social anxiety through love.
Chu Wangshu listened with a sense of longing. What a free and beautiful older sister! Even if she had that kind of stage presence and popularity, she definitely wouldn't do something like that.
So, if they were in Vienna yesterday, where would they be today?
Little Sakura quietly made notes. She felt that the entire Austria didn't have as many people Sea Capital, and that it was truly lucky for the Vienna Division to have such an extraordinary person.
Xie Qingxuan, on the other hand, remained calm. She seemed to have some "prejudice" against the title "Doomsday Diva," believing that someone with that title was capable of such a thing, and strangely, she wasn't surprised.
Chu Yuanqing couldn't help but want to laugh.
Sending real-time addresses and playing Hide-and-Seek with fans?
That certainly sounds like something Charlotte would do.
Rather, it's more accurate to say that the other person had mentioned these kinds of behaviors before, and doing this was simply a way of expressing their true self.
As for safety, there's nothing to worry about. Given the nature of <Flashdance>, Charlotte's ability to receive special privileges from the authorities suggests she's already completed [Lighting Up] and [Flower Bloom], becoming a full-fledged Magical Girl.
Moreover, he is likely to have excellent aptitude, and may already be better than Xie Qingyu.
Under these circumstances, it would be incredibly difficult for fans to even see Charlotte, let alone actually catch this fairy.
Chu Yuanqing thought for a moment and then asked politely:
"Excuse me, could you please give me Charlotte's contact information?"
Danni probably thought that such a pretty girl couldn't be a bad person, so she agreed almost without hesitation, and also asked Chu Yuanqing for a WhatsApp friend.
Chu Yuanqing hadn't registered for WhatsApp yet. After registering on the spot, she was asked to add Farida and the other Little Idol friends. She felt that these kids were easy to talk to and enthusiastic, so they must not be bad people. Without thinking too much, she agreed to all of them, which made her teammates behind her look at her with a knowing look.
The church bells gradually fell silent.
The Pure White Witch bid a reluctant farewell to Farida and Danni, and she continued on her original mission, entering St. Stephen's Cathedral with her teammates.
The architecture here is truly beautiful. The roof, composed of 230,000 colorful tiles, is particularly exquisite. Inside, you can see the tombs of Roman emperors, the crucifixion of Jesus, altars, pulpits, and many other religious architectural styles that have been polished by time.
Unfortunately, since her goal in coming here was Charlotte, after learning about her from someone else and sending her a friend request, her mind was no longer here; all she could think about was when Charlotte would accept her friend request.
It wasn't until the group climbed the 343 steps of the South Tower and began to admire the view of Vienna's inner city from above that their phone rang.
P. S.: I haven't decided on Charlotte's Soul Flower yet. Feel free to post any suggestions.
Volume 1: Chapter 200. Charlotte's Doubts, A Familiar Stranger. (5K)
The ringing of the bell immediately caught the attention of several Little Idol.
Xie Qingxuan's gaze shifted, and her usually indifferent expression changed; she couldn't help but purse her lips.
Although he felt some familiarity and affection for Charlotte, a sense of crisis, ingrained in his very being, also arose. This twisted emotion, a mix of friendship and mortal enmity, left the Golden Haired Doggy unsure whether to guard its food or let it go.
Tang Liuli's reaction was even more obvious. She had already guessed everything with her wisdom. She sensed something was wrong when Chu Yuanqing walked over. After hearing him ask for Charlotte's contact information, she felt like she was watching her wife go to the gym alone to hire a personal trainer.
The Green Eyed Cat could only watch helplessly as this scene unfolded, which was extremely painful. It immediately glanced warily at Chu Yuanqing's phone, wondering what the opening remarks would be when the two reunited after so long.
Kiriwake Yayoi couldn't understand German, and only learned the whole story after Liuli explained it to her later. She was also very curious as to why Qing Bao was so interested in Charlotte, even to the point of actively asking others for Charlotte's contact information.
Could it be... that person is also Magical Girl?
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket didn't think too much about it. She curiously leaned closer, blinking her eyes, eager to see how the pretty lady would reply to Qing Bao —even though she couldn't understand German—and for some reason, she felt a strange flutter in her heart.
Chu Yuanqing was surrounded by four people again. She glanced at the few Little Idol pretending to be stupid, her delicate face serious, but her heart was filled with embarrassment. However, she didn't say anything.
After all, putting aside others, Xiao Shu has the right to see it.
Although it was all happening online and the scene was extremely strange, it was indeed the first family gathering in 17 years.
Furthermore, even if Charlotte had the memory, she wouldn't recognize her; it would just be a greeting, nothing to be ashamed of.
Chu Yuanqing pondered these things and finally made up her mind. She unlocked her phone screen with her fingerprint, and the friend request in the software was successfully accepted. In the chat interface that she had cleared in advance, only Charlotte's avatar was flashing.
Charlotte's profile picture is a selfie. Her eyes are upturned at the corners, and she winks at the camera. Her jewel-like eyes are clearly focused, like a kaleidoscope with a blue undertone. A radiant smile blooms on her beautiful face. The surrounding scenery looks like a garden, but it's not very clear because it's a close-up shot.
The Green Eyed Cat couldn't help but mutter to itself:
"It's cute, that's true, but who uses a selfie as their profile picture? This person is absolutely narcissistic!"
Chu Wangshu thought the photo would look good as a profile picture, and it even looked quite endearing. She felt a little regretful that Charlotte was too young, only 17 years old like herself. If she were seven or eight years older, she would be a good candidate for a new mother.
But it's okay, with Dad as handsome as him, he'll definitely find another new mom!
Kiriwake Yayoi wondered whether Charlotte's eyes were natural or a product of [Flow State] interfering with the Material World; their texture and quality were excessively beautiful. She had a premonition that she might... be able to draw them on paper.
Amidst the jealous gazes of the Little Idol, Chu Yuanqing clicked on the profile picture and stared at it for a while, a nostalgic smile playing on her lips.
In the era when she and Charlotte lived, due to widespread Disaster Tide, things as commonplace in the New Era as the internet had long been swept into the grave by cruel reality.
Among them, electronic products like mobile phones, which require precision components to function, have almost all become piles of scrap metal due to changes in magnetic fields and environmental shifts.
Charlotte loves to document her life and hopes to preserve every beautiful moment. In a post-apocalyptic world without cell phones, the only tool she can rely on is an old, worn-out film camera.
"Taking photos is definitely great! We have so many things to be happy about. Even just recording a little bit with photos can make us happy for a long time, right?"
As the Doomsday Diva spoke these words, she confidently drew a smile to her lips with her fingertips. As their eyes met, she pressed the shutter of her camera with her left hand, capturing the moment when the boy looked at her with helplessness.
There are countless examples like this.
So when she grew up, she had so many photos that she couldn't fit them all in her drawers. She could only string them together and hang them in the single room where she lived as a child in the orphanage, like a starry sky adorned with memories, never to be extinguished.
As the day of her Funeral Procession Worldline, these photos were buried deep in the sea along with her, never to see the light of day again in the cracks of time.
Chu Yuanqing thought that this would be the era that Charlotte liked.
She no longer needs to search for traces of life in desolate ruins; those novelties that only existed in books and legends are now within reach. Even the methods of recording have diversified thanks to the continuation of civilization. She can store countless photos taken with her mobile phone, and no longer has to worry about running out of space...
Chu Yuanqing suppressed her thoughts, opened the chat window, and nervously returned to the main topic. What should she say to start the conversation? She couldn't just ask where the other person was and then ask to meet, could she?
Charlotte is very popular in Austria and is a highly sought-after public figure. Such remarks are too presumptuous. Even if she is not considered a fraud, she will be suspected of having ulterior motives.
In fact, the other party probably added her as a friend because she is now a girl.
Charlotte was always like that, genuinely and warmly devoted to girls, without any selfish desires or ulterior motives.
Chu Yuanqing pursed her lips. She never imagined in her life that she would one day rely on this "advantage" to gain Charlotte's friendship. For a moment, a mix of emotions—the melancholy of things being different, the shame of immorality, a strange sense of relief, and even other feelings—was distorted and overwhelming.
The girl suppressed her emotions, took a deep breath, and realized there was nothing to be ashamed of. Just like getting close to Xiao Shu, she could follow a similar process, using Chu Yuanqing's identity to become familiar with her and then expand her current social circle.
In this way, even if she dies, Charlotte will still have an old friend from the past by her side.
Perhaps because Chu Yuanqing hesitated for too long, Charlotte, having seemingly noticed the long-paused "typing" message, thoughtfully sent a greeting:
Hi, hello there, my friend.
Please don't feel awkward about the way you add me as a friend. A new day, a new encounter, and meeting new friends are among the happiest things for me, and I hope it's the same for you.
"Of course, I'd be even happier if it were a pretty girl, like you~?"
As Chu Yuanqing looked at the familiar three-part greeting, she could almost hear the other person's voice in her ears. She silently stared at the thoughtful paragraph typed in Great Xia Language on the screen and suddenly felt that she had been so foolish to have been so conflicted just now.
The Green Eyed Cat watched, secretly grinding its teeth.
Shameless! Utterly shameless!
Damn it, is Charlotte really that "frivolous"? She doesn't even know who Qing Bao is, yet she's already got a whole repertoire of sweet talk!
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket was greatly impressed, but she quickly understood it as the warm hospitality of foreign friends, and she developed a fondness for Charlotte's thoughtful gesture of replying in the Great Xia Language.
Kiriwake Yayoi's gaze was deep and unfathomable. She glanced at Chu Yuanqing, as if to say, "Don't be easily fooled by a bad woman's sweet talk."
Xie Qingxuan felt a throbbing headache. For the first time, she truly understood what a bad woman was. Compared to Master Liuli and Little Sakura, the Doomsday Diva was practically harmless, like a little white rabbit.
Chu Yuanqing had no desire to complain. After thinking for a moment, she typed a reply:
"I am Chu Yuanqing."
Yeah, very much a straight-laced guy.
Charlotte sent a voice message.
"Although it sounds a bit frivolous and old-fashioned, your name does feel very familiar to me."
"Hmm~ Chu, Yuan, Qing, right? It's true, only the Great Xia Language can truly capture the beauty of your name."
"Haha, sorry, sorry, wasn't that a bit too frivolous? But I meant it all, I hope it doesn't shatter your illusions about me."
The girl's tone was always upturned, her pronunciation clear and gentle, full of rich emotions. You could tell what she was feeling when she spoke, and you could almost imagine the smile on her lips and the subtle expressions when she was conflicted just by listening to her. It was easy for her to win people's favor.
Chu Wangshu sensed something was amiss, but as an outsider to the Ju family, she couldn't quite put her finger on it. After thinking for a long time, she simply said:
"She speaks Great Xia Language so fluently!"
The Green Eyed Cat is about to explode! Who talks like that?
However, after a moment of anger, she quickly realized that something was wrong.
Does Charlotte not know who Qing Bao is?
Tang Liuli came to her senses and realized that the scene was somewhat different from the long-awaited reunion she had imagined, and more questions arose in her mind.
Why doesn't Xiao Qing have Charlotte's contact information?
Why does Charlotte seem to not recognize Xiao Qing at all? She didn't react much when she heard her name.
The Green Eyed Cat's brain was overloaded; her CPU was about to burn out. It wasn't until the keyword "Magical Girl" entered her mind that a kind of answer, which wasn't really an answer, finally emerged.
Yes, these inexplicable things can only be related to Qing Bao's hidden experiences with Magical Girl.
Logically speaking, Qing Bao has never been abroad, so there's no reason for her to know Charlotte; their life trajectories are completely unrelated.
However, if you incorporate elements of magic, whether it's forming bonds through acquaintance and friendship, or the melodramatic amnesia and forgetting each other in the martial arts world, it all makes sense.
So...
At least for Charlotte, this might really be their first conversation.
Kiriwake Yayoi had the same question, but being polite, she felt it wasn't appropriate to stare at someone's phone screen, so she simply looked away and admired the view of the old town from the top of the South Tower.
Chu Yuanqing now understood why Charlotte was always able to quickly build relationships with girls, but the feeling of something being off about her own situation still made her uneasy. She could only type a dry reply:
"No, very sincerely. Are you still in Vienna?"
Charlotte sent another voice message:
"Hmm~ Are you there or not? Why don't you guess for yourself? I have my little secrets too, and mystery is part of the charm."