Chapter 239
In retrospect, the effect is particularly remarkable.
Charlotte angrily turned off the video. She got off the bus, passed the "Shine Front" billboard next to the coffee shop, listened to the distant church bells, and walked towards the Vienna Division, deciding to first take care of Xiao Qing...
Forget it, I'd better beat up that wicked Astrid first! She absolutely, positively did it on purpose!
Stephen's Square.
The church bells rang out from high above, startling a flock of pigeons scrambling for food by the fountain. Yet many white birds continued to leisurely flap their wings in the sunlight, lazily munching on breadcrumbs fed to them by passersby, seemingly quite accustomed to it.
In the distant sightseeing carriage,
Tang Liuli cautiously hugged the Pure White Witch's slender waist. Her lovely profile accentuated the curve of her full, snow-white breasts, and her emerald eyes intently surveyed her surroundings. She didn't even have time to savor the alluring fragrance in her nostrils, looking like a cat sheriff patrolling her own territory.
Chu Yuanqing had no idea what Liuli was thinking. She was used to being held every day and had grown accustomed to having a Green Eyed Cat in her arms every day, so she was completely unaware of the other's sense of crisis.
The Pure White Witch had even forgotten the shame of her impending dance; she was now immersed in the joy of seeing Charlotte, her eyes crinkling at the corners and her lips brimming with a smile. The atmosphere around her became lively and cheerful, making the sightseeing carriage seem like a princess's ride, attracting many onlookers.
The old man driving the carriage, who was telling historical gossip, unconsciously slowed down his speech, and even the tall, docile white horse quietly slowed its pace, as if wanting to carry the people inside a little longer.
As a result, while the carriage carrying Little Cotton-padded Jacket, the Golden Haired Doggy, and Little Sakura arrived at the square, their carriage was still slowly lingering, taking five minutes longer to arrive.
Chu Yuanqing, carrying the Green Eyed Cat and the sound equipment placed to the side, politely declined the coachman's offer to take it for free. Overcoming the many chaotic gazes, she walked to her daughter and teammates, revealing a smile.
Kiriwake Yayoi helped pick up the troublesome cat and complained:
"I have a feeling that we don't even need to dance; Xiao Qing alone can achieve our goal of attracting a hundred audience members."
Xie Qingxuan admired Chu Yuanqing's attire with satisfaction.
The Pure White Witch wore a sleeveless black halter top that just concealed her alluring cleavage, revealing a glimpse of her fair waist. Her delicate and beautiful collarbones were outlined in graceful curves and shadows by the sunlight.
Because of her well-developed figure, the curves of her breasts were very noticeable. She was also wearing a short coat by Polero, which concealed her arms and shoulders with sleeve-like fabric. The short coat also covered part of her collarbone and skin, effectively eliminating vulgarity and transforming sexiness into a youthful girlishness.
As for the lower body, she wore color-blocked denim shorts and a pair of platform combat boots, both of which made her legs look longer.
It's fair to say that compared to her usual outfits that rely solely on her looks, she looks much more youthful and radiant today, so it's normal that she attracts a lot more attention than usual.
These clothes were chosen with Xie Qingxuan's help.
As for the makeup and lipstick, Yayoi was put in charge to ensure fairness.
Incidentally, the two of them also took care of the Little Cotton-padded Jacket's outfit, and all the clothes were bought by their assistant, with the Program Group reimbursing them.
The Green Eyed Cat served as a mascot in this context.
The Golden Haired Doggy's gaze shifted upwards, noticing Chu Yuanqing's lips today. The lipstick she was wearing was chosen by Yayoi; it was a soft, smooth, warm brown shade with an alluring matte finish, perfectly complementing her outfit.
Of course, the key is that they look very approachable.
Xie Qingxuan sincerely praised:
"Xiao Qing is beautiful in every way."
Little Sakura sensed something was wrong. She glanced warily at the golden retriever and decided to interrupt the spellcasting. She immediately clapped her hands and said:
"It's almost time, everyone get ready to begin."
Chu Wangshu was both nervous and excited. She would be performing in Vienna, the music capital, like other street artists, for passersby who might not even know the girl group.
This is different from the "comfort zone" of Public Performance. The audience, who are selected through targeted screening, all like the stage style of Little Idol, but in a place like Vienna, which is full of artistic atmosphere, it always feels a bit unworthy of being presented.
Fortunately, the "Flashdance" advertisement that the Doomsday Diva occupied one side of the building that day gave her a lot of confidence.
Even if it can't be called art at all, as long as it allows the audience to feel their own emotions and beliefs, it can still receive praise and recognition.
Although I'm nowhere near as good as that older sister, I can at least strive in that direction!
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket is cheering herself on, which is very positive.
Green Eyed Cat noticed that many passersby were looking this way, and she almost trembled with fear, hiding behind Chu Wangshu. But when she thought of the feeling of Qing Bao kissing her forehead, she mustered up her courage and decided that she couldn't be so humiliated. She had to perform on the street with dignity and be a cool idol!
So, after joking around for a bit, they found an open space in the square, put down their speakers, and prepared to perform a street show.
At this time, the number of people in the square was just right, enough to meet the needs of one hundred spectators while preventing too many people from being attracted and causing any dangerous outdoor incidents.
The Little Idol lined up, while Chen Xiaoxiao filmed from a distance, and background music started playing from the speakers three seconds later.
Xie Qingxuan's platinum blonde hair shimmered in the wind, the dark cross in her eyes flickered, and with practiced ease, her lips moved, smiling as she sang:
"Look at yourself. You are far beyond my control."
"Ya took off hook."
"??? Coke like brrr (feeling as refreshed as bubbling Coke)"
At the same time,
Charlotte, wearing a sun hat, stepped over the parked sightseeing carriage, holding an iced milk tea she had taken from a coffee shop. Her pink lips were biting the straw, and her eyes were bright and sparkling. She seemed to have calmed down and was quite happy.
Soon after, Miss Saintess noticed the commotion. She wasn't surprised; this place was right next to the Vienna Division and had a certain flow of people, so it was natural that many contestants would choose to perform here to complete their tasks.
"But do we have such skilled players in our region?"
Charlotte, even from a distance, sensed that extraordinary "Flow State" state, a veritable tyrant's domain that swept across the entire arena like a storm, instantly captivating the attention of the surrounding audience and drawing the crowd towards her as if guided by a magic spell.
Miss Saintess, intrigued, decided to postpone her plan to beat up Dream Weaver Rabbit. Instead, she secretly used magic to blend into the crowd like a fish, slipping to the front to face the dance performance of the Little Idol.
Charlotte's brain went blank.
Before she could even react, it was already the Pure White Witch's turn to play.
Chu Yuanqing's face was serious. She was completely absorbed in the dance and had already entered the state of mind in the first few seconds. Her skillful dance steps and close coordination with her teammates made even the audience who did not appreciate this type of dance feel that this scene was quite harmonious.
Out of the corner of the Pure White Witch's eye, Charlotte caught a whiff of magic emanating from her. Her heart skipped a beat, but before she could think further, she instinctively began singing the assigned fragment, drawn from her training:
"Look at my toe?? Ex?? Tattoo (Look, my ex's name is tattooed on my toe and sole)"
"I'm going to drink up now! (Even if you hate it, I'll still be happy.)"
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Stephen's Square.
The Pure White Witch's lips parted, and the notes she uttered lingered around her. In the brief moment that [Flow State] spread, they surpassed the sound of church bells. Her eyes were clear and gentle, yet when the corners of her eyes turned up, they revealed a confident and dashing smile. When she took her dance steps, it seemed as if she wanted to lure the souls of the world, making them irresistibly charming.
Although Chu Yuanqing's personality and temperament are far less suited to this dance than Xie Qingxuan's, it is precisely because of her exceptionally strong personal characteristics that she is more likely to create a striking contrast, making her particularly eye-catching and causing many viewers to stop and take out their phones to film her.
Charlotte sensed a familiar scent in her Heart Tide. After confirming once again that Chu Yuanqing had indeed become Chu Yuanqing, she heard the outrageous lyrics and her fists hardened.
Who's your ex? Whose name would you tattoo on the sole of your foot?!
Even though I know it's just lyrics, given the context, it feels like her husband and his group of girlfriends are openly and brazenly taunting her!
Ugh, so annoying! Xiaoqing should be the audience! I should be the one dancing with Qingxuan, Yayoi, and Liuli!
At this moment, Charlotte's feelings were extremely distorted.
How strange, I saw the person I like, and I also saw my good friend whom I consider family.
Shouldn't these two good things combined make me incredibly happy? But why do I feel so strange? It's almost... it's like I'm being double-crossed!
Charlotte was both jealous and angry, and she bit down even harder on the milk tea straw.
She should have been at the music party too, and I should have been the first one to get close to Xiaoqing, but she secretly went off to play all sorts of games behind my back, and even... and sang these weird songs!
The girl took off her sunglasses with a hint of resentment. Her expression was serious as she tried to look angry. Her frosty blue eyelashes trembled, and her eyes were fixed on Chu Yuanqing, as if she wanted him to notice her. She even took out her phone and started recording.
But as I watched, my anger mysteriously began to subside.
Charlotte couldn't help but admire the Pure White Witch's face and figure. Her phosphorescent eyes sparkled, almost like little stars, and her heart pounded wildly in her chest.
This is too much! How can Xiaoqing be so cute after turning into a girl? Her legs are so long! Her skin is so fair! Her proportions are amazing! And those breasts, are they even bigger than mine?
The girl's delicate and lovely face was tinged with an alluring coral pink, and her little hands holding the milk tea were a little uneasy, with light scratches left on the cup by her pink nails.
No way, it's fake, I don't believe it, I'll definitely check it carefully later!
Charlotte's feelings were strange. On one hand, she found it hilarious that her dull-witted boyfriend had become like this, but on the other hand, she felt embarrassed and annoyed that her lover was becoming prettier than her, which led to a subtle sense of frustration.
The girl tossed her milk tea cup into the folding space, took out a mint from her pocket and ate it. She watched Chu Yuanqing and the other Little Idol switch positions with remarkable ease, her cheeks puffed out, and she felt she had to give them a good scolding later.
That's right, it's all Xiao Qing's fault. Why did she have to become so beautiful? Now it's harder for me to use seduction tactics in the future!
At this moment, the number of spectators quickly gathered to three digits, almost forming a large, scattered circle around the area where the Little Idol was located.
Xie Qingxuan's first release [Flow State].
Kiriwake Yayoi alternately opens the Perfect Domain.
To avoid appearing useless, Tang Liuli also activated an [Emotional Link] to embellish her singing.
Chu Yuanqing didn't use [Pure White Aria]. She now had a better understanding of her personal charm and was afraid that if she used it, the area would be completely surrounded, making it impossible for everyone to leave.
Chu Wangshu didn't think too much about it. This kid was a bit insecure, only considering the possibility of not being able to meet the mission requirements, not the possibility of being watched by a huge crowd. In the moment, completely forgetting himself, he naturally used [Phosphor Tide], a support skill for the entire team.
In an instant, the atmosphere created by the fourfold [Flow State] spread throughout the entire square. Due to the tyrannical and bewitching attraction of Xie Qingxuan- hsuan mixed in with it, many passersby who saw the commotion from afar subconsciously walked over, making the surroundings even more lively.
Charlotte looked bewildered. She wrinkled her delicate nose, inhaling the scent of the other girl's Heart Tide flowed through her soul and blood. She looked somewhat strangely at the only unfamiliar girl in the group and murmured:
"Huh? Why does this child have the aura of my blessing on him?"
Something's wrong. Something's very wrong.
Charlotte racked her brains, convinced she had forgotten something very important. Could it be... that she too had died in the first timeline, passing on her blessing and making this child her successor?
That shouldn't be the case. Even if it's a blessing bestowed through inheritance, I would only give it to Xiaoqing.
While a certain Saintess young lady was in a daze,
The Pure White Witch also realized something was wrong. She wasn't stupid. Although she was dancing seriously and didn't have much time to think, after sensing the magical aura, she still managed to spare some attention and began to secretly observe the other party, inexplicably starting to feel uneasy.
At this moment, Chu Yuanqing still thought Charlotte was sleeping soundly in the hotel. After calming down and thinking it over, her first thought was the cataclysmic event of the Black Death Memorial Pillar, as well as her change of identity as a reserve member of [Lighthouse], which led Dream Weaver Rabbit to strengthen her security defenses.
In other words, the other party is a [Witch] in hiding.
As for why magic is used to cover one's face, it's easy to understand. Just look at Qingxuan's older sister, Xie Qingyu, who is a "Witch." Almost all of them are idols active on stage, and they are public figures whose appearances are easily recognized by many people.
In this situation, such behavior is quite reasonable.
It may be reasonable, but...
Chu Yuanqing's body seemed to sense the shame before her consciousness. Her magic power accelerated, and the Lantern Gem hidden in the snowy spring scene began to tremble. In an instant, her limbs and bones were burning hot, and even the soles of her feet felt a strange tingling sensation.
"Buzzing."
The Pure White Witch was extremely embarrassed and annoyed. She shouldn't have stuffed the lantern so deep inside just to avoid the trouble of dancing. Now, this little guy was causing her trouble, and she couldn't do anything about it. She could only endure the tingling itch and pretend to be fine as she continued dancing.
No, I definitely need to find a way to punish this little guy after he finishes jumping.
Punish it! Punish it so it can be used as a bracelet from now on!
Right, thinking about it carefully, now that she's partially confronted <FlashDance>, she doesn't need to bother keeping the lantern disguised as an endorsement necklace anymore, right? Thinking about it that way, she should have just made it a bracelet a long time ago; leaving it there is just an eyesore!
At that moment, the little guy heard its owner's heartfelt words, and it immediately objected with a pitiful expression, using that little bit of intelligence that was no different from that of a cat or dog to try its best to explain in a muttered way.
The Lantern Gem is the embodiment of the soul and the essence of the [Witch]. The spirituality born from it is actually a product constructed from the three elements of the Magical Girl's surplus soul fragments, magic power, and wishes.
The lively and straightforward Lantern Fairy, like Violet, symbolizes, in a sense, another side of Xie Qingyu, or rather, the side she herself yearns for.
Therefore, the essence of [Great Full Bloom] is to sacrifice and unleash all three surplus elements from the Magical Girl's growth process at once, thereby transforming the nature of magic and obtaining more and more terrifying power.
In the Magic Countermeasures Bureau, the definition of Captain-Class, aside from the "fully unlocked" element, is whether they possess Lantern Fairy with a distinct personality like Violet.
Because Magical Girl who meet these conditions possess potential far exceeding the norm in all aspects, and have the potential to use [Great Full Bloom] a second or even a third time.
Chu Yuanqing's Lantern Gem has always been as silly and cute as an idiot, but the soul fragments accumulated inside are so vast that they can be wholesaled into tens of thousands of violets.
It was only because of the curse of the Sea of Truth that the lantern was crushed repeatedly, barely managing to keep the fragments from spilling out. There was no space for fairies to be born at all, which is why it was so useless.
But... her lantern still represents the person in the world who understands her the most.
Yes, I understand that she also knows that wicked Saintess, and even understands that she also likes Charlotte.
That's why the little guy was able to immediately recognize the other party's true form and feel happy after sensing the other party's magical aura.