Dad, Please Let Me Be Your One-and-Only Fan!
After that, she completely forgot about her family, as if she wanted to prove something in revenge. She never touched the things her parents had made her learn again, but instead played unconventional rock music. Gradually, she formed a band and gained some fame before returning to Great Xia.
When she saw her sister again
Xie Qingxuan had grown into someone devoid of life. She was indifferent to the point of being detached from the mortal world. She was outstanding and perfect, and no human emotions could be seen in her dark eyes. She was like... a machine, a perfect puppet built up by time and constraints, talent and sweat.
Xie Qingyu felt lost and guilty. She didn't know how to communicate with her younger sister. She only breathed a sigh of relief after guessing that her sister planned to disobey their parents. This proved that her sister still had her own wishes and was not some doll whose self had been erased.
During this period, she anonymously provided her younger sister with a lot of financial assistance, evaded her parents' control, and was invited to participate in a talent show with her friends. By chance, she stepped into the [Flow State] field and became a rising star in the Chinese Entertainment Industry, enjoying unparalleled popularity for a time.
Secretly, she became Magical Girl could never return to the everyday world.
From then on, her time and freedom were constrained by work. Occasionally, she would have the opportunity to see her sister, but she didn't know what stance to take, so she could only silently prepare her words in her mind.
Two years passed in the blink of an eye after that.
Xie Qingyu did not see her sister again or say a word to her during this period. After experiencing the terror of the Calamity Beasts, the oppression of the forbidden area, and the death of her teammates, she knew that she might die in a mission at any time.
So, since she's already a stranger to me, let's just stay strangers.
At least this way, the other person won't be too saddened upon hearing the news of his death.
Xie Qingyu originally thought this would continue until her death or retirement.
But a piece of news ended this cycle: the younger sister publicly announced on Weibo that she would be participating in the Sea Capital division of "Flash Dance".
Xie Qingyu doesn't rule out her sister becoming an idol. With her sister's talent, whether it's piano, violin, or ballet, she could easily reach a world-class stage. Presumably, an idol would be the same.
But Flashdance won't work.
Xie Qingyu anxiously called her sister, but when the words were about to be spoken, her mind went blank. How could she stop her? And from what stand she could advise her? "Haven't you ever cared about her all these years?" she thought.
That broken and harsh childhood, the indulgent and lonely school days, and the Magical Girl life filled with loss and sorrow pieced together her dullness, stubbornness, focus, and numbness. So much so that after her sister said she was going to hang up the phone and remained silent for a long time, she imitated her parents and uttered the most vicious words in her memory.
"Xie Qingxuan, your dancing lacks emotion; it's like a lifeless object."
Those were words her mother had said to her.
"Disgusting! Don't you have any dreams of your own?"
That was after she tried to keep trying and regain some attention, when her Dad forcefully pushed her away and gave her a disdainful scolding.
"Such a half-baked understanding is utterly repulsive."
That was her parents' nonchalant comment after she walked away, when she finally faced reality, chose to give up, and said she wanted to transfer schools.
So...
"Xiao Xuan, I really don't deserve to be your older sister."
--I'm immature, I always say the wrong thing, I don't know what to do when I'm anxious, I like to run away, I'm not strong at all, and I'm not like an older sister at all.
"It's perfectly understandable that you hate me, despise me, and want to get away from me."
--I'm a half-baked person. Every time I want to make up with you, I'm afraid that I'll accidentally die after we do. My indecisiveness keeps making you angry. A half-baked person should naturally have a half-baked ending.
Looking at her sister's happy expression, Xie Qingyu made no attempt to hide her own stupidity and arrogance. She took off her baseball cap, revealing her radiant blonde hair, and casually tossed it aside. Her slender fingertips lightly stroked the watch strap, and the hands inside completed a full rotation, the mechanical sound spreading clearly.
The Little Butterfly no longer hovered on Charlotte's fingertip; it transformed into a stream of light, flowing into the exquisitely engraved dial and stirring the Soul Flower called Violet.
That soul-stirring magic unfolded in a tranquil and soothing manner, like countless Light Band, or the wings of a butterfly, stirring up a vast world of the mind.
In a daze, vibrant purple filled the castle, and a magnificent sea of flowers bloomed like a carpet, while music resonated within my soul.
That was the debut single from The Netherworld Butterfly, arranged by Xie Qingyu. As she listened to the rock music with its distinct drumbeats and passionate melody, she heard the voice of her departed friend and smiled with nostalgia.
The girl's long, golden hair swayed in the wind. She pulled her parasol from the soft sea of flowers, watching the hyacinths fall from the sky and the tattered blue rose, which were buried alone in the sea of violets, silently constructing Magic Armor symbolizing all-out effort.
And so, a world of the mind collapsed infinitely, transforming into countless petals amidst the boundless grandeur of rock and roll, colliding with each other's bodies, weaving a light and somewhat rebellious Lolita.
Xie Qingyu continued:
"So, this is the last time."
"Xiao Xuan, if she can beat me, I will never appear before you again in this lifetime."
The Little Butterfly was very anxious; she clearly wanted to get close to Xuan Bao!
But as Lantern Fairy, she was ultimately of one mind with her master. After learning of Xiaoyu's decision, she could only flap her wings dejectedly, praying that Chu Yuanqing on the other side would be weaker so that Xiaoyu wouldn't be worried.
In theory, this is very possible.
After all, no matter how high Chu Yuanqing's potential is, it will take time to realize it. As long as he hasn't reached full potential, his magical properties cannot be further sublimated, his Destined Magic system cannot be perfected, and his combat experience is even more lacking.
Although Violet still finds Chu Yuanqing incredibly alluring and longs to snuggle into his arms and inhale the sacred scent of his Soul Flower, even through this lens, she doesn't believe he truly possesses high Combat Power.
Charlotte's suggestion is most likely just a way to save face for both sides. She'll remind Xiaoyu to go easy on her and make things look good for both of them. Once Xuan Bao has calmed down, she'll secretly poison Xiaoyu so she can make her mute and then carry out her grand plan again!
Xie Qingxuan just felt that her sister was crazy, but she had gotten used to it to some extent. In the gradually recovering fragments of memory, her sister had said something similar and then never appeared in front of her again.
From this perspective, my older sister is quite honest and trustworthy; she keeps her word.
So, without even thinking, the Golden Haired Doggy nodded its head in agreement.
Chu Yuanqing looked at Xie Qingyu, who had already constructed her Magic Armor, and then glanced at Xuan Bao, who was hugging her. For a moment, she felt that everything was incredibly surreal and something was very wrong.
How strange, why did she suddenly end up fighting with Xiao Xuan's sister when she just wanted to get some materials from the disaster remains? It's like being tested and scrutinized by her family before marriage.
Chu Yuanqing looked at Xie Qingyu, knowing there was no room for refusal. She sighed inwardly and said softly:
"Charlotte, let's find a bigger place."
Charlotte snapped her fingers, infusing the magic with dozens of times more power than before, imbued with the brilliance of concepts and truths. The grand spectacle spread across dozens of square kilometers in another dimension, replicating the information of the entire Salzburg and the distant mountains, instantly creating a gigantic Mortal Realm Barrier.
The next second, the two instantly appeared above the Pocket Dimension.
The clear, cloudless sky was like a gem without a single blemish.
Xie Qingyu, holding a parasol, stood in the void.
Chu Yuanqing fell downwards, as if embracing the azure sky, naturally controlling her supple body. The lantern in front of her chest shone brightly, and with the fluctuation of silver light, her hair, which danced in the wind, turned pure white.
The girl's dark pupils were pierced by lava, and the blazing gold shone brightly with her breath. The fabric on her body was wrapped in silver light, which in an instant intertwined into a dress full of paleness and fragmentation. Her toes pointed naturally downwards, and she hovered in the air. Mercury intertwined in her palms, forming a sword.
Violet stared in daze at the scene, and couldn't help but whisper:
"Xiaoyu, her Magic Armor is so beautiful! Even her hair and eye color have changed! And she's super calm even when she suddenly appears high in the sky, much more elegant than when you first transformed!"
Xie Qingyu was already used to Little Butterfly's fickle nature. She shifted her attention to the Mercury Sword, and after considering all the information, quickly made a judgment.
It can be used to construct Magic Armor, or at least [Lighting Up].
The ability to weave spells into a part of Magic Armor structure indicates that she has either been trained, is a genius with an extremely keen sense of spells, or both.
--Let's give it a try first.
Xie Qingyu slid the parasol in her hand, weaving together a basic magic release spell that quickly spread infinitely in the light, like a continuously stacking Magic Circle, about to form a terrifying scale that blots out the sky.
Before the umbrella tip could move, Chu Yuanqing transformed into an illusory light and shadow. Familiar with the enhancement of her Magic Armor, she stepped into the subsonic realm where time slowed down, like a bird soaring in the air. Looking back at the spell that was still chasing her, she made a decision.
Although it was an accidental battle, she was genuinely curious about what kind of power a Captain-Class Magical Girl at [Full Bloom] could possess.
So, let's get Xiao Xuan's older sister to take things seriously.
Meanwhile, watching the live stream from their real-world castle, the Little Idol were incredibly nervous, unable to contain their breath.
From a distance, the Pure White Witch, nimble and shimmering like a flying bird, is being chased by a massive and troublesome Magic Circle, as large as a swarm of bees.
Most dangerously, Xie Qingyu was like a conductor with an excellent sense of music. The chasing Magic Circle was like a giant chain, drawing arcs in the air in advance as traps, creating blind spots step by step, and luring Chu Yuanqing into the final encirclement.
Ten seconds later, the silver meteor, like a caged bird, plunged itself into the 369-degree Magic Circle. The commander in the distance seized the opportunity, and the magic power he had injected in advance activated thousands of spells, which all turned into Magic Cannon with power comparable to sniper rifles.
Thus, a riot of colors and brilliance converged in one direction.
The Little Butterfly watched nervously, afraid that it might really hurt the other party, and was ready to step in to protect it at any moment.
Chu Yuanqing stopped in her tracks. Her pupils reflected a dense radiance, rendered into a wondrous rainbow color, and the beautifully crafted Mercury Sword in her slender hand slipped naturally from her grasp.
The moment the weapon left his hand, it was covered in fine cracks, like scattered snowflakes, transforming into thousands of shattered mirrors reflecting the blue sky. Silver magic then poured in, creating a wondrous phenomenon.
And so, all the Silver Mirror trembled at different frequencies, playing the melody of memory in the clear blue sky. It manipulated the laws of Magic Particles, indirectly slowing down the speed of all the Magic Cannon.
--Self-created spell: Song of Silver and Tin.
Chu Yuanqing reminisced about the strength she had gained when she was weak, and whispered:
"Grow."
The words had faded.
A cool and silent magic is infused into the Silver Mirror.
The fragments fell alone, yet they also tacitly outlined the silhouette of the inverted Mercury Sword.
Meanwhile, growth, extension, expansion, and fusion occur in a tranquil and elegant melody, with the continuous cycle of life's breaking and birth, thus creating the magnificent and dazzling Mirror Tree.
--Self-created technique: Mercury Tree.
Rumble!
The branches and trunk of the mercury, constantly bombarded by the Magic Cannon, swayed and rustled, amplifying the melody and transforming the Song of Silver and Tin into a tangible soft light, becoming a slow-moving field that buffered the attacks.
This magic, which extends from the blessing of the [Silver Mirror], essentially uses sound as a medium to infinitely superimpose Mirror Reversal marks in the air, thereby achieving the result of intercepting or even reflecting attacks.
Without exception, the Mirror Tree, which had grown into a colossal entity, also possessed a similar effect. It devoured the surrounding Magic Circle and Magic Cannon, and with a dense rustling sound, it forcefully opened up a shower of Magic Cannon fireworks.
This was truly a spectacular sight. Thousands of Magic Cannon intertwined with fireworks, showering the fantastical Mirror Tree, a work of art, its branches swaying in waves. The mirrors constantly reflected a myriad of colors, so beautiful that it was enough to make one imagine a city in the sky holding a celebration.
However, this is not the end.
The tens of thousands of spells woven by Xie Qingyu were all burned.
The Pure White Witch stood beneath a hundred-meter-tall Mercury Tree, her palm plunging into the mirror reflecting the blue sky, slowly drawing out inch by inch of Rainbow Light. With each inch pulled out, a storm arose, and when she pulled it out completely, the air roared, instantly wiping out all the remaining spells and Magic Cannon.
Finally, a sword appeared in her hand, seemingly imbued with the aurora and rainbow, constantly burning with flames, displaying a spiraling, otherworldly appearance, and devouring hurricanes.
Book 1: 272. Caladbolg, a trial for the next generation. (5K)
High in the sky.
The Pure White Witch stood beneath the Mercury Tree, her gaze falling upon the spiral sword imbued with the magic power of the [River] Realm and brimming with abundant authority, a hint of regret in her heart.
This technique is modeled after Mythical Weapon from my memory.
--Caladbolg/ Caladbolg
In Celtic mythology, it is Spiral Magic Sword imbued with the power of heavenly thunder.
As for the first playthrough, she vaguely remembered that it was a spoils of war obtained from some Gap World or from an apostle, which was eventually used as dog food to feed Laevateinn. The specific powers were to control hurricanes and thunder, as well as to devour energy and release rainbow-like light waves.
Chu Yuanqing never underestimated Xie Qingyu.
Don't let this kid's seemingly silly appearance fool you, he's actually quite [fully developed], okay?
If Charlotte hadn't repaired her lantern by 9%, increasing her magical power tenfold, she wouldn't have been able to fight her opponent without using skills like [Echoes of the Past], [Killing Karma of Annihilation], and [Pure White Aria], which would reveal her identity.
This is purely a hardware gap; the difference in their magical power is too great—it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's hundreds of times greater.
Therefore, she planned to create an opening so that after being targeted by the enemy, she could use the properties of the [Silver Mirror] magic to convert all the magic released by the opponent into the power within the spiral sword, thus conserving some magic power.
Result...
This kid is really going all out! How come he only released such a small amount of magic? If the quality wasn't high enough, it would only be equivalent to ten [pool] level units of magic at most.
Just when someone felt they had acted in vain...
The Little Butterfly fluttered its wings, looked at the cool Spiral Magic Sword in Qing Bao's hand, and said in surprise:
"Wow, Xiaoyu, she actually absorbed all your magic! That's amazing!"
"If it weren't for the fact that I can't smell the same scent, I might have mistaken her for someone who's also [fully bloomed]."
Magical Girl and humans are completely different species.
What definitively established this conclusion was the change that occurred during the [full bloom] stage.
Regardless of the amount of magical power or the level of one's cultivation, achieving [Full Bloom] will result in a sublimation.
In this transformation, the Magical Girl who were originally considered human will officially become Idealistic Being. They will not only be able to enter [Full Bloom] with their own Flower Language blessings, be exempt from various fatal wounds that would kill humans countless times, but will also possess a strange passive energy field.
In short, it's equivalent to making the basic functions of the Magic Armor permanent.
Xie Qingyu doesn't need Magic Armor or magic; she can fly freely even in normal circumstances. In case of crisis, she has a passive defensive barrier. The speed, power, and efficiency of casting spells, as well as the efficiency of the Soul Flower's radiation, have been greatly enhanced.
The Magic Countermeasures Bureau believes it resembles a permanent Heart Tide, infused with a unique life magnetic field, along with the blessings of Flower Language and individual soul wavelengths—a complex coupling phenomenon.
Therefore, no one can currently hide this force field permanently.
Therefore, for Magical Girl at their [full bloom] level, they can only temporarily conceal their identities from each other; they simply cannot hide them after spending a long time together.