Chapter 256
Charlotte's speech immediately pulled the R18+ bloody and violent style back to a light and sweet children's atmosphere, making the Golden Haired Doggy imagined wielding a magic giant axe and randomly firing Magic Cannon feel inexplicably disappointed.
Little Sakura breathed a sigh of relief, and even after she came to her senses, her chest was filled with excitement and joy.
Magical Girl + idol + stage + saving the world (possibly).
Isn't this series of combinations exactly the dream I most craved and wanted to achieve when I was a child?
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket blinked, looked at her young mother, and asked:
"Sister Charlotte said we're Magical Girl now, but I don't feel any changes in my body."
Charlotte pinched her daughter's cheek and said affectionately:
"Because you haven't transformed yet. Just like Magical Girl in anime who can change outfits to fight, it's the same in reality. Moreover, magic is subjective. Those of you who don't believe you have this power will instinctively put shackles on yourselves."
"But in reality, magic already exists within you; it's just being used in ways that you can understand and accept."
Chu Wangshu suddenly realized:
"Sister Charlotte is talking about [Flow State]?"
Chu Yuanqing added:
"Yes, that's actually the prototype of magic. From the moment you stepped into the [Flow State] realm, you were qualified to become Magical Girl, but on top of that, you also received a lantern, which is -- Transformation device."
As soon as he finished speaking, a moonlit magic swept through the room.
The jeweled ribbon in Chu Wangshu's hand.
The Moon Wing on Tang Liuli's chest.
The Goddess Skirt on Xie Qingxuan's wrist.
The Rose Covenant on Kiriwake Yayoi's earlobe.
These four artificial lanterns, forged from obsidian, transformed into streams of light of different colors under the stimulation of the Pure White Witch's magic, and returned to the Little Idol's respective [Cocoon of the Heart] in front of everyone, allowing them to see the ideal organ within their souls for the first time.
Little Sakura looked dazed as she gazed at the gleaming [Cocoon of the Heart], experiencing a feeling completely different from before.
It was as if another set of sensory modes hidden in the body had been unveiled. The magic power that could only be vaguely perceived when Magic Replenishment magic power in the past became incredibly clear at this moment, and one could even actively enhance it with their will and try to control it.
This latent power was unleashed with a bang as our understanding deepened.
Kiriwake Yayoi observed herself, looking at the magical energy falling like cherry blossoms, like migratory birds returning to their nests, constantly flowing into that mysterious cocoon of light, as if nurturing new life, trying to cultivate something from it.
Xie Qingxuan possesses [Meditation State], and her talent in this area is clearly extremely special. Three seconds after the Goddess Skirt merges with her soul, she can manipulate dark magic, making it flow like Flowing Water Entwined her palm and mimic various objects.
The most terrifying thing is that the efficiency and accuracy of the mimicry are increasing almost every second, and before long, it has sculpted flowers that wither in a dynamic form.
The girl's pure and aloof face remained calm. She thoughtfully summoned the Goddess Skirt back from within the [Cocoon of the Heart], then summoned it back herself, repeating this several times. After this, she could even vaguely sense the [Titan's Authority] within her soul through magic.
However, this blessing has not yet been fully unlocked, making it extremely obscure and difficult to truly grasp.
Xie Qingxuan said softly:
"It's a very strange taste."
"The product that <FlashDance> made us endorse is the so-called lantern? A smart move."
"I can feel it slowly transforming my body; it's a continuous evolutionary cycle, and adding more magic should accelerate it."
"So, [Flow State] is actually a phenomenon that uses magic to interpret one's own will and then spreads it outwards?"
Charlotte wasn't surprised; the application and control of blessings were no simpler than magic.
Xiao Xuan happens to be one of the top geniuses in this field. Once she regains some of her memories and instincts, it would be easy for her to become an excellent Magical Girl.
Charlotte smiled at the Golden Haired Doggy and replied softly:
"When your lantern and the cocoon of light are completely fused, and you absorb enough magic power, you can begin to construct your Magic Armor, complete the [Lighting Up], and become Magical Girl."
"In fact, it's only a matter of time."
"As for [Flow State], your description isn't entirely accurate, but it's very close. If you're interested, I can send you the specific documents."
Xie Qingxuan nodded politely and said thank you.
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket also figured it out. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at the light stick she had conjured, finding it very fun, and she murmured:
"Is this magic? The color is just like Charlotte's eyes, it's a blue-green of phosphorus phyllite! It's beautiful."
Chu Yuanqing stared at the scene in a daze, her golden eyes shimmering with tears, her pink lips curving into a smile, and she whispered:
"Yes, it is indeed very beautiful."
Chu Wangshu blushed slightly upon hearing this, while Charlotte, who was charmed by her daughter's cuteness, couldn't resist hugging her and nuzzling her without any boundaries.
The Green Eyed Cat puffed out her cheeks, looking at the quiet, emerald-green light in her little hands, slightly annoyed.
Even the magic is green!
It's definitely beautiful, but green eyes are enough!
In an instant, the four [Witch] trainees in the car successfully sensed the [Cocoon of the Heart], freely manipulating the artificial lantern and beginning to play with magic. Their efficiency and rapid progress left Astrid, who was observing this scene on Charlotte's phone, speechless.
The speed at which these Little Idol are improving is outrageous, with even the slowest one matching the records set by some Captain-Class "Witch".
As for Xie Qingxuan, she has already broken the record. Without any instruction, she comprehended a high-level magical mimicry within five minutes, learned the technique of disguising the color of magical energy, and even began to integrate magical energy into her bones and blood for a crude enhancement.
This person's fighting instincts are almost innate, which is extremely absurd.
Dream Weaver Rabbit began to suspect that after learning some spells, the precision of her operation alone had already reached the realm of the extraordinary, something that ordinary people could not achieve. Even the [Witch] who had completed [Lighting Up] and received the initial Magic Armor enhancement had a chance of failing.
That nickname bestowed upon him in the fashion world— "The Great Demon King"—has a chance to be passed down to the realm of Magical Girl.
No matter how you look at it, Chu Yuanqing's teammates are of frighteningly high quality, almost all of them showing the potential to Captain-Class.
Although the evaluation value is still largely based on the system of Destined Magic and the types of magic that the nature of magic is compatible with, this performance has already far exceeded expectations.
Astrid somewhat puzzled.
It's strange. Based on their initial rate of progress after awakening and the results of big data analysis, they shouldn't be performing like this.
Could it be... that Chu Yuanqing possesses the ability to enhance the potential of a [Witch]?
Otherwise, why are all the trainees who are close to her, including Charlotte, rapidly surpassing their own limits and achieving feats that are theoretically unattainable?
Inside the bus, Little Sakura withdrew and dispersed her magic. After a moment's hesitation, her gaze slowly hardened as she looked at Charlotte and asked earnestly:
"If, if I don't want to just stand on the stage, but want to gain the experience, power, and authority to fight against those monsters, can I still maintain my idol status and continue participating in the filming of <Flashdance>?"
That's right, becoming Magical Girl is amazing. Her wish has come true. Not only can she have magic, but she can also stand on stage and face countless fans as a glamorous idol. It's like a dream, far exceeding her expectations.
But if he were content with just that, or even stopped moving forward, how could he possibly possess the power to protect Xiao Qing?
Magical Girl and the stage are both wonderful and ethereal things, as lovely as sugar and spice.
But those monsters are not... those... Demons and Monsters called Calamity Beasts in my memory, sooner or later they will form a massive nightmare like a tidal wave. If we don't prepare for the danger, they will only become Burdens to Xiao Qing's protection.
Charlotte looked at the youthful face of her old friend upon hearing this, and asked in return:
If my answer is that you can't have both, would you still want to pursue those things?
This is a cruel and heart-wrenching multiple-choice question.
On one side is a dream that has been pursued for ten years and is finally about to see the light of day.
On one side lies a road filled with the unknown, rife with blood and fire, and fraught with life-threatening risks.
As expected, Kiriwake Yayoi hesitated. The cherry-pink in her eyes sometimes withered and faded, sometimes shone brightly. Even the [Cocoon of the Heart] and the Rose Covenant she had just glimpsed trembled and roared, turning the ten years of pursuing dreams into a galloping horse presented in her vision.
Those fleeting images are filled with obsession, passion, anticipation, joy, and tears mingled with sweat. They depict dreams as precious as gold, but also loneliness paid for with youth.
How could I possibly want to give up? And how could I even say I'm giving up?
That's no trivial matter. If Withdraw from Competition from "Flash Dance" and can no longer be an idol, what does all her past effort count for? Can she still be considered the same Kiriwake Yayoi? Will she still be someone who shines brightly?
Besides, even though she hasn't debuted yet, in the eyes of so many fans who love her, she is already an idol through and through. She already has the obligation to meet the expectations of her fans, so what right does she have to selfishly make such a decision?
But in the fleeting moments when thoughts wander and memories fill the soul,
After a moment of confusion, Kiriwake Yayoi firmly gave her answer:
"I still want to pursue it."
"But at the same time, I don't want to give up my path as an idol."
Kiriwake Yayoi isn't brave; she's just a girl with some perseverance in the Idol Domain. But what Chu Yuanqing said this morning completely ignited the obsessions hidden in the past.
A young girl would never allow her weakness to become a burden to the one she loves.
On this basis, she would not allow herself to hurt the fans who have watched her journey and are looking forward to her reaching the world stage for such selfish reasons.
Therefore, she wanted to grasp everything, even if it required double or even ten times the effort, no matter how hard or difficult it was, or even if it meant risking death.
This is both greedy and naive.
But at this moment, it was this greed that transformed into burning courage, cutting away all unnecessary worries and distractions, unifying the desires and obsessions in his heart, and turning them into a blazing fire of magic.
The girl's pupils shone brightly, like eternally clear and sparkling Pink Diamond. She breathed in the power burning from her heart, and the Rose Covenant on her ear—this artificial lantern given to her by <Flash Dance>—melted and was reshaped in the light, transforming into the shape of cherry blossoms.
The Little Idol looked on in bewilderment at this strange sight.
Charlotte's smile was deep, yet she seemed completely unsurprised.
The Super AI, which had been hidden within the electronic devices, upon seeing this, simply used ether to project the virtual image of the Dream Weaver Rabbit onto the bus, clapping and exclaiming in admiration:
"Kiriwake Yayoi, your radiant beauty and unwavering will have caused your lantern to respond to your wishes. How could such a joyful scene go unrewarded?"
"On behalf of Flashdance, I acknowledge your commitment as an idol, and on behalf of the Magic Countermeasures Bureau, I acknowledge your qualifications as a [Witch]."
"When you truly [Lighting Up], I will train your team and, once you meet the requirements, grant you the authority to accept missions to hunt down the Calamity Beasts."
"Therefore, hurry up and complete your commercial performances. The stage you create on that day, where you shine, will determine the future of the entire team, and even... the world!"
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PS: It's a little better now, I should be able to update normally tomorrow???
P. S.: I haven't decided on the Magic Armor costumes for my Little Idol yet. I feel like this is even harder to come up with than their Destined Magic. Someone please help me, let me...???
Volume 1: 244. Charlotte is a girl who could be my mother. (5K)
After delivering this cringeworthy, encouraging speech, Dream Weaver Rabbit disappeared onto the bus.
The Little Idol fell silent for a moment, quickly absorbing the information in Dream Weaver Rabbit's words and realizing a crucial issue that Charlotte hadn't mentioned or that Chu Yuanqing hadn't brought up.
That is...
"So magic can increase through stage presence? No wonder [Flow State] keeps getting stronger the more I use it, it's such a light and airy concept."
Chu Wangshu came to this conclusion, but had no particular feelings about the appearance of the Dream Weaver Rabbit.
After all, Charlotte had already said that the permission she requested from Dream Weaver Rabbit to allow the head tutor and the Super AI to observe was a perfectly reasonable thing to do.
Green Eyed Cat picked up her phone and looked at the interface suspiciously, feeling as if something dirty had sneaked in.
There are tons of Qing Bao photos in here, I can't let Dream Weaver Rabbit see my collection!
Thinking of this, Tang Liuli glanced at Qing Bao, who was sitting upright beside her. She blinked, extinguished the emerald magic in her palm, quietly sat down next to Qing Bao, moving a little further away from the terrifying Charlotte, and mustered her courage to say:
"I will protect Xiao Qing too."
The Green Eyed Cat keenly sensed Little Sakura's thoughts. She didn't want to be left behind by that idiot; she had to become even better than him. So, she struggled to overcome her fear and began to make promises about herself and Qing Bao:
"Magic training and combat, as long as... as long as it's like learning extreme sports before, just rely on your instincts!"
Chu Yuanqing patted the cat's head, then pinched the girl's chubby, adorable cheeks, and earnestly lectured her:
"Liuli, just stay as you are now, don't force yourself."
Although she couldn't remember Charlotte's account of the past, she instinctively realized that the seemingly shameful and useless cat in front of her was actually the bravest and most self-destructive fool.
This can be seen from the two kinds of blessings that Liuli possessed in the past.
The so-called blessing is like the blessing made by Magical Girl according to the Flower Language, which reveals the trajectory of a person's destiny in the dark. The more powerful and perfect the blessing, the more unimaginable the weight it will bear.
[Funeral Procession] is like this.
[Blood of Sighs] So it is.