Chapter 284

"Alright, don't be scared. I didn't mean to frighten Liuli. Thank you for helping me with the forging yesterday. I'll give Liuli a gift in return."

Kiriwake Yayoi was indeed a little jealous, but she also knew that yesterday was Liuli's mana Magic Replenishment day, and no matter how she looked at it, it was her fault. How could she bully the other person over something like that?

Tang Liuli cautiously raised her head, and after confirming that the Sakura Girl no longer had that dangerous katana in her hand, she immediately straightened up again. Being Social Anxiety Cat who was tough at home but weak at home, she puffed out her cheeks and said awkwardly:

"Yayoi is so mean! Who uses Ama-no-Habakiri people?! What if she cuts my head off?"

Upon hearing this, Little Sakura guiltily changed the subject:

"It's far from being Ama-no-Habakiri; it's not nearly as powerful as it seems. I plan to call it 'Slash Shadow' for now, and then revert to its original title once it returns to the Mythical Weapon."

The Green Eyed Cat complained:

"It doesn't sound good at all."

"Never mind, but remember to thank Xiao Qing, she's still not awake, she must be exhausted."

Kiriwake Yayoi ran her fingertips through Qing Bao's white hair, a strange emotion flickering in her cherry-pink eyes. A gentle smile played on her lips as she spoke, subtly implying something:

"Yes, I already know about Xiao Qing's recent troubles, and I will take this opportunity to express my gratitude."

After listening, Tang Liuli felt that there was some little secret hidden in it that she didn't know about.

Before the cat could even ask a question, Little Sakura nudged Qing Bao, who was still fast asleep, and said with a smile:

"Alright, let's wake Xiao Qing up first, then she can take a shower and join everyone for dinner. Today is another day that requires hard training."

Upon hearing this, Tang Liuli immediately became alert. She didn't want Xiao Shu to suspect that she was the troublemaker who was disrupting the team's training by having a loud party. She immediately poked Qing Bao's soft flesh with her little hand, and together with Kiriwake Yayoi, they woke up the innocent, Pure White Witch and pulled the dazed girl into the bathroom.

However, after the three of them went inside, they belatedly felt ashamed and silently decided to shower separately.

Although they've had several music parties, Qing Bao always ended up being the one to participate, Little Sakura was almost always tricked into joining, and Green Eyed Cat was always brought in as an accomplice by the Saintess. As a result, the three of them remain very innocent and reserved in this regard.

Well, the two who didn't participate today are the best in this field, and they're completely unafraid to be frank with each other.

Time passed, and the three of them finished their breakfast as if nothing had happened, ignoring the curious gaze of a certain Saintess, and participated in the morning training with great seriousness.

In the afternoon, an unfamiliar "uninvited guest" arrived at the castle where the Little Idol lived.

Chu Yuanqing drank his tea awkwardly.

Kiriwake Yayoi fell into a state of bewildered thought.

Tang Liuli pretended not to know anything and played on her phone.

Chu Wangshu glanced around the large Living room and felt that the atmosphere was strange. She looked at the figure sitting on the sofa, and then at Xie Qingxuan sitting opposite him. As if she could smell the sudden chill in the air, she immediately shut her mouth and said nothing.

The girl had a pretty and delicate face. She wore sunglasses that covered her azure eyes, and under the brim of her baseball cap, her hair was like dazzling gold, a color that was extremely rare even in the Holy United States, a color that was both pure and noble.

Behind this uninvited guest is the very familiar Dream Weaver Rabbit.

Xie Qingyu, as the captain of the well-known girl group Enfer Butterfly, her presence here, her familiarity with Dream Weaver Rabbit, and her previous appearance as a guest performer in the second Public Performance of Flash Dance, have completely revealed her hidden identity.

--Magical Girl.

And like Charlotte, she's a veteran in this field, probably already having "Lighting Up" when she first debuted.

Xie Qingxuan looked at the visitor, having already guessed this. A dark cross appeared in her pupils, and her increasingly mysterious [Meditation State] shifted from an overhead perspective in an instant, stirring up waves in her calm mind.

Magical Girl, so this is what my older sister is so proud of?

No wonder she's so arrogant. The other shore that her sister was referring to when she said she had no talent, no ability, and couldn't reach was never the fixed point of an idol, but rather Magical Girl. This extraordinary power is certainly something for her to be proud of.

That's why she's appearing now.

Xie Qingxuan understood the reason. Her sister had always disliked her, so her sudden visit must be because she knew that she possessed the qualifications of a [Witch].

In other words, she came to save face, to let herself know that she was still unworthy and unqualified to be compared with the other person.

Once the thoughts were settled, the tyrannical and terrifying Heart Tide of the heart surged and undulated within the frozen emotions of the past, enveloping the entire hall, radiating a dark, lightless sea, and revealing fangs that had been hidden for a long time.

Xie Qingyu frowned slightly. Her [Cocoon of the Heart] was instinctively stimulated, as if a beautiful sea of violets had descended into reality. Even though she instinctively controlled the output of magic, it still showed the dominance of someone standing at the top of the food chain.

The Little Idol quietly moved further away, feeling utterly terrified.

In the realm of idealism, the sisters' Heart Tide collide and nearly clash.

The dark waves surged fiercely and violently, while the sea of violets remained tranquil and silent, thus presenting a situation of equal footing.

Xie Qingyu lowered her eyes and pursed her lips. After watching Xuan Bao's performance, she knew that this child had great potential, but she didn't expect this day to come so soon.

Even though the world desperately needs a [Witch], she doesn't want her younger sister to fill that void.

Xie Qingyu understood how terrifying and dangerous it was to fight against the Calamity Beasts. Even if she reached [Full Bloom] and entered [Full Bloom], becoming a mindless state that completely exempted her from most damage, she would still still face the risk of death.

Therefore, after Dreamweave mentioned that Xie Qingxuan had learned to manipulate magic and even broke records, this Captain-Class [Witch] agreed to the mission almost without thinking, wanting to meet her.

Now, more than reconciling with her sister, she wants to persuade her to give up becoming a [Witch].

This was certainly an arrogant and selfish thought, but her protective instincts as a family member still prevented her from sitting idly by while the other person took on such a dangerous job.

Xie Qingxuan composed herself. Having received the memories of the first timeline, she wasn't as extreme as before. She immediately dispelled her [Flow State], looked up at the other person, and asked indifferently:

"Sister, what are you doing here?"

"If there's nothing else, I have training this afternoon."

Although his thoughts were completely on different wavelengths from his sister's, the Golden Haired Doggy sensed that she was intentionally backing down; otherwise, there was no Heart Tide for him to be on par with the veteran Magical Girl. So he didn't say anything harsh.

Of course, this was terrifying enough for the Little Cotton-padded Jacket and the Green Eyed Cat. Just imagining themselves facing Xie Qingxuan in that tone made them feel extremely scared.

Chu Yuanqing began to regret not stopping the Dream Weaver Rabbit from sending Xiao Xuan's older sister over. This plot development seemed destined to lead to a huge argument, didn't it?

Kiriwake Yayoi remained silent. She had a close relationship with her younger sister, Yuki, and just imagining Yuki speaking to her like that made her feel terrified. She immediately felt extremely uncomfortable and pretended to be dead, like a cat.

However, a certain experienced Lantern Fairy thought otherwise.

At that moment, the violet hidden inside the watch felt those words were too gentle. It happily flapped its wings, causing the watch face to spin, and excitedly said:

"Xiaoyu, Xuan Bao was so tactful this time, he didn't just tell you to get lost! Hurry up and try saying, 'It was all my fault before, I came here today to apologize, can we have dinner together?'"

"Xuan Bao is a good kid. If he's in a normal mood, he won't refuse this little request! We can explain our reasons for saying those things before during dinner, and maybe give him some more gold coins. We might be able to make up happily."

Little Butterfly felt that her plan was flawless. After Xiaoyu and Xuan Bao reconciled, she would take the lead as Captain-Class [Witch] and teach Xuan Bao more about this kind of experience. Perhaps she could even gain her sister's admiring gaze. It would be a huge win!

Violet was overjoyed at the thought; she almost wanted to jump out of the watch and greet Xuan Bao cheerfully.

Xie Qingyu took a deep breath and said:

"Xiao Xuan, can you refuse to become Magical Girl?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the violet that was about to burst forth from the clock face fell silent, trying its best to act like an innocent Little Butterfly, trembling.

PS: New year, new look! Although that's what I say, there aren't as many people following the story as in the group anymore. I guess it's because people are tired of seeing the same old posts? Anyway, I need to hurry up and push the main storyline forward. I've also been feeling a bit restless lately because I haven't written any action-oriented storylines in a while.

PS: Oh right, it's been a while since I wrote about stage performances. By the way, I'd like to ask everyone if there's anything you'd like to see the Little Idol perform in a five-person dance, or even a duet (we could arrange one for Charlotte and Qing Bao). Feel free to post your ideas in the comments.

P. S.: Finally, it's the beginning of the month, so if you're still reading, please give me some free razor blades and monthly tickets!

Volume 1: 270. Meaningless drumbeats, a sobbing violet, sisters fighting. (5K2)

The castle's Living room.

The atmosphere froze instantly.

The Little Idol fell silent. They finally understood why the Golden Haired Doggy, seemingly aloof but actually naturally kind, had such a bitter feud with her older sister, practically like sworn enemies.

These two are so incompatible!

Charlotte looked at Xie Qingyu's serious yet adorably silly face, and she could guess what was going through this idiot's mind.

Xiaoyu also debuted as Magical Girl through a talent show. From being a naive girl to screaming when fighting Calamity Beasts, to crying while holding her teammates' corpses [fully matured], it has only been two years.

--Enfer butterfly.

The Netherworld Butterfly, a well-known girl group that gathered enough "Witch" trainees from all over the country, originally had seven idols, but now only five remain.

Although they claimed to be retiring from the entertainment industry due to job changes, that was just a pretense to avoid negative public opinion. In reality, they all sacrificed their lives while stationed in restricted areas and carrying out missions.

Therefore, having personally experienced this cruelty, Xiaoyu, who never wanted to lose her family again, naturally did not want her younger sister to become a "Witch" and go to the battlefield.

Charlotte could understand Xiaoyu's thoughts.

Even though the [Witch] in <Flashdance> is theoretically the safest, as she only needs to perform on stage like a normal idol and doesn't need to carry out any missions or go to the battlefield.

The problem is that there is a huge difference in vital signs between normal humans and [Witch]. Once someone becomes a [Witch] candidate, they will be the most conspicuous light bulb, attracting the attention of the Cult of Disaster Gods, and even the Calamity Beasts will be eyeing them covetously.

The unexpected turn of events during the second Public Performance was the best illustration of this.

But...

Xiaoyu's words are so blunt!

Let alone someone like Xiao Xuan, even a normal person wouldn't be able to guess the meaning behind the other person's words, okay?

Miss Saintess could already imagine how desperate the Little Butterfly must be right now. She sighed inwardly; she had stepped on a landmine right from the start, and it was definitely impossible for Xiaoyu to reconcile with her sister this time.

Charlotte glanced furtively at the Golden Haired Doggy's expression.

Well, maybe he's beyond saving in this lifetime.

The girl's cool face was tinged with a dark emotion. The cross star that had been extinguished in her pupils reappeared, and cold Magic Particles swept out from the [Cocoon of the Heart]. Particles as black as ink descended into the world, spreading from her feet like chains and encircling her entire body like flowing water.

At the same time, the [Titan's Authority], which had only recently awakened, revived its will.

This blessing no longer recedes into existence in reverse, but rather, like pushing a prince towards a king, it instantly amplifies the self's existence infinitely, blending it into the already violent outburst of Heart Tide, forming a terrifying oppression capable of Reality Interference, and pushing it towards the sister sitting opposite.

When Dreamweave looked up, she was clearly surprised by the aura that was infused with blessings.

The child's talent was even more extraordinary than she had imagined.

Astrid was both surprised and pleased, and quietly increased her attention to the Golden Haired Doggy.

But no matter how special this child is, her personality and "Flow State" mean that she cannot fundamentally help the "Flashdance" project.

So, this Super AI glanced at the Saintess and the silent Pure White Witch, then simply let the illusory figures shatter, handing over control to the two [Lighthouses].

Xie Qingyu took off her sunglasses and placed them on the table. Her expression was calm, and her golden hair remained smooth and elegant, exuding a refined and graceful aura. She was clearly unaffected by the situation.

The surrounding area shattered instantly, as if marble slabs were being blown by a gale, and the scorching sensation of the air splitting apart and gradually forming a Vacuum Domain silently testified to this power that should not have appeared in the younger sister.

"You have great talent. If you put in a little more effort, you should be able to work on Magical Girl in the [Lighting Up] stage."

Xie Qingyu looked at her younger sister in surprise, praising her sincerely and even admiring Xuan Bao's talent.

How incredible! Before even fully transforming into the Life Form of a [Witch], her magical properties already possess such exaggerated destructive power. It's hard to imagine what it would be like to unleash Forbidden Spell once she [fully awakens].

At least, I was far from being able to do that back then.

But she's still a bit too inexperienced. As one of the top Captain-Class in the Countermeasures Bureau, even without using her Magic Armor, she can single-handedly destroy a building, easily enter supersonic speeds, and even in the event of a nuclear explosion, she can automatically activate [Full Bloom] to forcibly negate the damage.

Xie Qingxuan's blessing potential is extremely high, and her talent as Magical Girl is also very strong, but she hasn't truly grown up yet. No matter how hard she tries, her aura can only make Xie Qingyu feel like a gentle breeze.

And with just this one move,

Xie Qingyu understood that it was almost impossible to persuade her sister to refuse to become a [Witch]. Her chest was filled with sorrow and worry, her face was blank, yet showed a hint of stubbornness. She looked up at her sister, wanting to say something.

However, this performance and reaction can be described as a series of missteps.

"Xie Qingyu, my affairs have nothing to do with you."

Xie Qingxuan's gaze grew increasingly cold, and the last vestiges of warmth in her eyes slowly faded.

It can affect Magical Girl who "Lighting Up" lamps, meaning you've already "Flower Bloom," or even "fully bloomed," right?

But so what? Are you using this to remind me that there's still an insurmountable gap between me and you?

So, you came all this way to see me just to emphasize this?

The girl's pupils were filled with thick Black Mist, and the chaotic colors stained the whites of her eyes. She tasted the familiar anxiety, anger, and resentment. In a daze, she heard the crash of a mirror shattering. Then all her emotions were soaked into cold water and turned into an iceberg as hard as steel.

At this moment, the fallen [Meditation State] solidified again.

Xie Qingxuan looked at her older sister sitting opposite her, as if gazing at a stranger who was unrelated to her, and said softly:

"Over the years, you've remained the same, always looking down at us with a condescending gaze, spouting nonsensical, arrogant, and condescending remarks."

"I've had enough. Let's fight. I want to cut ties with you and end this awful relationship."