Chapter 219
"Yes, this is a gift I've been preparing for a long time. I hope it will help Xiao Qing get better soon."
Chu Yuanqing looked at the glass jar, its mouth sealed with a cork and its edge tied with a white lace ribbon. Inside, thousands of paper cranes were arranged from bottom to top in order of color: dark blue, light blue, and pure white.
It seems that a grating is printed on the surface of the paper, and under the light of the Little Orange lamp, these paper cranes refract Rainbow Light that changes gradually, making them look like undulating waves when viewed from a distance, which is exceptionally beautiful.
Chu Yuanqing was somewhat dazed. When her fingertips touched the bottom of the jar, it was as if she had crossed time and space, and her fingertips touched those of the girl folding origami cranes under the night light, conveying a wonderful warmth.
The Pure White Witch's Supernatural Senses activated on their own, and her vision lifted layer by layer, revealing a wondrous sight: the origami cranes swirling around her like flowing water, their gift shimmering and glowing in the lamplight.
The small jar contains a thousand paper cranes, each carrying a bit of magic, goodwill, blessings, and wishes. They resonate and echo each other, inadvertently creating a remarkably constant Heart Tide ecosystem, giving this gift a special transformation.
This is... [Heart Forging]?!
There's no mistake, the Witch forged many pieces of equipment for her, including weapons for killing, as well as special equipment with stacking buffs and attributes, such as amulets, talismans, and crosses.
Right now, this gift, which is clearly from Yayoi's hand, is essentially a special piece of equipment with unknown effects.
Even if the other party is unaware that they possess this ability, the blessing of [Heart Forging] is so powerful and diverse that it can trigger a certain effect simply by fulfilling a subconscious wish.
Otherwise, in the previous Worldline, her special qualities would not have been discovered by East Flow Island, and she would not have been invited back to the shrine, enshrined as Witch, and called Saio.
The question is, why does Yayoi still possess the [Heart Forging]?
Chu Yuanqing pondered for a moment and immediately came to an answer.
In the previous Worldline, Kiriwake Yayoi did not truly transfer the [Heart Forging] to herself. In order to forge Mythical Weapon with unlimited potential, she not only sacrificed her soul and flesh, but also shattered the blessing.
Laevateinn's recognition of her master was based on the highest level of authority she granted herself before her soul Burn Ash.
Therefore, in the moment when the Worldline is reset and everything is overturned and started anew, Yayoi does have a chance to awaken her blessing. Only those comrades who entrusted their blessings to themselves before they died will be in a state of stagnation and unable to awaken because the blessings are all on their side.
Upon closer examination, this is actually the same reason why the Disaster God's authority was occupied by her, thus preventing a complete revival.
Etc...
Upon reflecting on this, Chu Yuanqing suddenly realized a problem.
If the reason why the Disaster God cannot be revived is the same as what I imagined, then it seems quite normal that the Dream Weaver Rabbit doesn't mention blessing at all, as if it knows nothing about it, and all of humanity is mobilizing resources to cultivate [Witch], hoping to save the world in this way.
Chu Yuanqing has received too many blessings. She inherited all the blessings accumulated by the City of Doomsday over the years, and many people have passed on their torches to her on her journey of developing the wasteland, fighting against the Disaster God, and rescuing the other main cities.
In addition, Laevateinn plundered blessings from numerous Cult of Disaster Gods and villains, as well as the blessings that the Planet Consciousness actively collected from the dead after being driven to desperation by the Disaster God, and began to bestow them upon them. By the time she reached her destination, she had gathered almost 90% of all the blessings of humanity.
From this perspective, shouldering the ideals of the masses is not just empty talk, but a statement of fact.
Although this data is exaggerated, it is necessary to go to this extent to create the current situation in a post-apocalyptic world with a hellish start, nightmare difficulty, and a locked bad ending.
Continuing into the future, the result is that while she has locked down all Disaster God, she has also blocked the probability of blessing awakening.
Chu Yuanqing's heart pounded, but she also breathed a sigh of relief. This proved that even if she couldn't find a successor to carry on her legacy after her death, she could still sow seeds of hope throughout the world when [Pure White] collapsed, preventing things from deteriorating to the worst possible outcome.
The Pure White Witch composed herself, barely managing to conceal any unusual behavior. To confirm, she asked:
"Yayoi, did you fold this paper crane yourself?"
Kiriwake Yayoi felt uneasy. She pursed her lips and replied:
"I folded it myself, so what?"
Xiao Qing remained silent for so long before asking, was it because she felt bored and wasted her time giving her such a useless thing?
Thinking of this, Kiriwake Yayoi somewhat uneasy and lost. As an ordinary person who could not access magic, all she could do to help the other party in that regard was to offer a token of her goodwill that some people would consider worthless.
Chu Yuanqing keenly sensed the change in Yayoi's emotions. She gently stroked the Paper Crane Can with her small hand, revealed a tender smile, and said earnestly:
"Thank you. Yayoi must have spent a lot of time and effort on this, right? I really like it and will cherish it."
The words had fallen.
Kiriwake Yayoi's mood brightened, even the cherry blossom pink in her eyes seemed to gleam more. She happily sat down on the edge of the bed, a lovely smile playing on her lips, and said:
"That's great, as long as Xiao Qing doesn't think it takes up too much space."
Chu Yuanqing was also very happy. Yayoi cared about her so much, and was so pure and kind, showing no intention of learning from Qingxuan. She was simply a wonderful person. She returned the favor by saying:
"Besides those strange memories, has Yayoi been experiencing any physical problems lately?"
After thinking for a moment, Little Sakura replied:
"Now that you mention it, my hands seem to be steadyer and more dexterous?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuanqing guessed that this was probably an "experience" from the old era, which, along with the revival of some memories, was being fed back to the body. As for why this surreal feedback was happening, it was probably directly related to the [Heart Forging].
Although this blessing seems to be a support profession in the life category, as long as it is a blessing, no matter what kind, it will increase some physical attributes.
On the other hand, [Heart Forging] is among the top-tier blessings.
The more equipment that ancient Saio forged, the higher its potential became. In the later stages, after completing the forging of a Mythical Weapon, he could even randomly share one of its abilities or attributes, and he also gained a series of extended skills.
To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that every blessing comes at a price, preventing [Heart Forging] from producing many Mythical Weapons, the growth potential of this blessing would have virtually no upper limit.
Chu Yuanqing asked seriously:
How flexible is it?
This is a very important indicator; she needs it to assess the stage of [Heart Forging].
Hearing this, Kiriwake Yayoi leaned even closer. As her eyelashes lowered, her gaze unconsciously swept towards the alluring lips of the Pure White Witch. As if reminded of something unpleasant, her beautiful face flushed instantly, and she said, as if trying to cover herself up:
"Actually... it's alright."
"Compared to that, my eyes have been acting strangely lately."
As the little girl spoke, she leaned closer, her eyelashes fluttering, a cherry-pink hue tinged with her pupils, making her eyes shine like jewels. She looked incredibly beautiful. She said:
"Xiao Qing, look! My eyes have turned pink!"
"Although my eye color has changed before, it was only for a short period of time. But recently it's been like this for a long time. Today, Xiao Shu even asked me what colored contact lenses I was wearing."
Kiriwake Yayoi a little confused, and she continued:
"However, I tried it out before, and by using the feeling of [Flow State], I was able to control my eye color. Xiao Qing, do you know why?"
Chu Yuanqing understood. This was a sign that the Life Form was evolving into a [Witch]. Just like when she transformed into this form, her eyes turned gold and her hair turned pure white. It was also normal for other Magical Girl to change their hair and eye colors.
But speaking of which, Liuli and Xiao Shu don't seem to have changed in this respect, and Qingxuan's eye color hasn't changed either, it's just that it looks a bit like a black star.
So, there's actually no pattern here, or rather, the pattern is simply the Magical Girl's own will?
Chu Yuanqing asked:
"Yayoi, is pink your favorite color?"
Little Sakura didn't know why she was being asked this question, but she still answered honestly:
"I like many colors, but if I had to pick my favorite, it would definitely be pink, because the light sticks my fans made for me are pink."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuanqing immediately felt that the theory was feasible.
However, she doesn't have any particular preference for colors, and her white hair is most likely a special trait of the Pure White Witch.
Chu Yuanqing's face was serious, and she was somewhat conflicted. If she told Yayoi the truth, Yayoi would not be able to wait for the [Flower Bloom], and she would find something was wrong during the [Lighting Up] stage.
But if I don't tell her, there are already too many strange things about Yayoi, and sooner or later she'll start to imagine even more outrageous things.
So...
After much deliberation, Chu Yuanqing decided that it was better to guide than to suppress, and she decided to reveal part of the truth in a way that the other party could understand:
"I told you before, Yayoi, you have the potential to be Magical Girl, right? So it's the same reason why I look like that after I transform. You became like this because you Magic Replenishment with me too many times, and you picked up some Magical Girl traits."
"As long as you disconnect the Magic Replenishment, it will return to normal after a while."
This statement is both a lie and not a lie.
Because of the Magical Girl's fantastical idealism, if Yayoi truly believes in it, it will become reality.
Chu Yuanqing thought for a moment, then continued patching:
"The Magical Girl trait isn't anything strange; it's just some magic flowing into your body. It won't cause any harm. If you're worried about the risk of becoming Magical Girl, I can absorb that magic."
Kiriwake Yayoi was bewildered for a moment, then deeply shocked.
How amazing! Magical Girl can be created by Magic Replenishment?!
Little Sakura's worries vanished, replaced by a sense of excitement.
At this moment, her train of thought veered into a realm that Chu Yuanqing had never imagined.
Does that mean that as long as I keep kissing Qing Bao, I'll eventually become Magical Girl?
Ever since the nightmare she encountered during the second Public Performance, she has conjured up a perfect logic in her mind that "these monsters are everywhere, but Magical Girl are fighting them in the dark, which is why the world is peaceful and prosperous." As a result, she began to doubt whether being an idol could bring true happiness to everyone.
Therefore, in her confusion, she actually hoped to become Magical Girl like Chu Yuanqing.
Because in that way, she could not only bring emotional value to everyone on stage, but also protect the world offstage as Magical Girl, which could be said to have exceeded the limits of her original dream.
And...
If she became Magical Girl, she wouldn't be as useless as she is now, only able to fold origami cranes to pray for Xiao Qing. Instead, she would truly become someone who could help Xiaoqing and share her burdens!
Kiriwake Yayoi is well-versed in many dating guides, and she knows that many couples break up because they are not on the same social class and gradually lose common ground.
Chu Yuanqing and she have always been worlds apart; the so-called magic is a more hopeless and independent circle than money, status, nationality, appearance, or gender.
In fact, they shouldn't even be from the same world.
If Chu Yuanqing leaves Flash Dance and no longer chooses to be an idol, then having shed the identities of teammate and colleague, what grounds can I stand with her?
The answer is no stance.
Chu Yuanqing was like a kite whose string might break at any moment; she desperately wanted to find another string to hold onto the other person.
And Magical Girl happen to be the best of those storylines.
Only by becoming like-minded with him can she maintain a long-term, risk-free relationship with Chu Yuanqing.
Therefore, in the fleeting moment when thoughts are racing,
The girl's cherry blossom pink eyes shone brightly. Filled with both anticipation and unease, her thick, long eyelashes trembled, and her lips parted as she whispered:
"Xiao Qing, I want to become Magical Girl, so... can you kiss me a little more?"
Volume 1: Chapter 210. The Truth, the Plan to Save the World. (5K1)
Inside, an ambiguous atmosphere rippled like water.
Chu Yuanqing's youthful yet serious face was tinged with an alluring coral pink by Little Sakura's blunt remarks. Her clear eyes shimmered with a seductive charm, and her pink lips parted, subconsciously wanting to refuse, yet not knowing how.
Could it be that he was just chatting with Charlotte, and now he's too shy to kiss other girls?
How could you say something like that! Yayoi would definitely cry, okay?
Chu Yuanqing knew he owed the Witch a great deal.
Moreover, even disregarding the entanglements of the old era, she had no room for sentimentality in this regard.
Time is running out. [Pure White] will collapse after April. Besides... who can guarantee that she can still be in the same team as these "old friends" with whom she has such a deep connection after Third Performance?
If we don't confront Dream Weaver Rabbit, the only chance we can reasonably Magic Replenishment our Little Idol's mana might be limited to the remaining 43 days.
Therefore, rationally speaking, she should cherish every day and maximize her Magic Replenishment time, instead of being bound by worldly morality.
On the other hand, Little Sakura's words also forced her to confront a problem.
That is, the [Witch] system pioneered in the New Era has flaws.
All of the [Witch's ] lanterns are made from obsidian, an unknown mineral.
The "Flash Dance" project has enabled countless outstanding idols around the world to wear endorsement products based on obsidian, using them as a guiding light for the future.
Judging solely from Xie Qingyu's performance and her reaction to carrying the lantern, there seems to be nothing wrong with the official artificial lantern.
But take Little Sakura as an example. Even after her [Cocoon of the Heart] achieved 100% resonance and fusion with the artificial lantern, despite the optimization, it still has shortcomings in the instinct of the Pure White Witch.
This is particularly evident in Magic Replenishment.
Since Yayoi, Kiyohyun, and even Liuli will all need to use the power of [Witch] to fight the Disaster Tide, what reason do I, who has the ability to improve the flaws in their systems by Magic Replenishment, have to refuse Little Sakura?
Chu Yuanqing's thoughts raced through her mind. The more seriously she reflected on herself, the more she found herself in a ditch. She even began to doubt her own lack of awareness, and a sense of shame rose in her heart.
If Yayoi doesn't feel the need to sacrifice, then why should I hesitate?
All of this is for the future of humanity! For the continuation of peace! To prevent tragedies from happening again!
The Pure White Witch's expression turned solemn, her gaze hardening as if she were carrying a mission to save the world. Looking into those pink eyes brimming with moisture, she imbued this act with a sublime meaning, like a robin carrying a wreath, fulfilling Little Sakura's expectations with a pure and innocent clarity.
The girl smelled the familiar floral fragrance, as if she were savoring a glass of juice she could never tire of. In her feverish, bubbly breath, she instinctively looked to the Green Eyed Cat for inspiration.