Dad, Please Let Me Solo-Push! Chapter 312

Liang Xiaoxiao felt excruciating pain all over her body. She didn't have time to think about how unlucky she was, or whether she was disfigured, would be scarred, or had to Withdraw from Competition early. Her mind was filled with nothing but confusion.

The girl lay on her side on the base of the carriage, next to Lin Bao'er. She struggled to open her droopy eyelids, ignoring the stinging pain all over her body, trying to see what was happening in front of her.

Splash, splash.

Glass shards rolled like a tide, and pebbles and dust from who-knows-where blurred the view.

Liang Xiaoxiao couldn't see anything; her eyes were bloodshot, a result of the sand and blood irritation.

But deep within the soul, the sudden emptiness under the fear of death, the abruptly receding self, makes the [Cocoon of the Heart] shine brightly. The soft radiance permeates the whole body, and for a moment, the pupils are frosted, simultaneously distancing the senses.

--It's visible.

The girl gained a different perspective; she saw the carriages and driver's seat in the thick smoke, like crushed tomato cans, spilling small amounts of bright red and interspersed with layers of steel debris.

But the most unusual one is located at the very front of the tram, like vines creeping into a tin can, or like the tentacles of a predator dominating its territory.

These chilling things are the culprits behind the tram accident. They blocked the way, pinned the tram to the tracks, and were slowly corroding and devouring the seats and building debris in front of it, much like chemical monsters contaminated with sulfuric acid.

How magical, and how ridiculous.

That monster, which only existed in urban legends and fictional works, crossed the barriers of imagination, blatantly tore open the road to the future, and stood unreasonably at her doorstep.

But why now of all times?

Liang Xiaoxiao had calculated that her performance in commercial performances was excellent. As long as she continued to work hard in the Third Performance, there was a chance that her fan base would reach ten million before she was eliminated, giving her leverage to negotiate with the company and break the contract that bound her for the next 15 years.

The girl coughed violently. She understood her longing for Chu Yuanqing, rekindled the friendship that had been betrayed in her youth, and decided to let go of her past self.

The light has already shone in.

Therefore, we cannot give up.

Liang Xiaoxiao tried to get up again. Her mind was a mess. She tried her best to control her limbs, which were not under her control, and to get away from the monster that was beyond her comprehension. However, she coughed up blood and felt a tightness in her chest.

--yes.

--I'm no longer eligible to participate.

This belated realization of reality, like a cold blade piercing the soul, was even more terrifying than death itself, evoking a sense of absurdity as all hope was shattered.

All power vanished, and even the incredible Supernatural Senses weakened infinitely at this moment. The intense frustration and will to die caused the images in his vision to gradually blur.

With a deafening roar, the overturned upper deck of the tram was suddenly smashed open, letting in the summer sunlight that stung my eyelids and created halos of light.

The girl's eyelids lifted reflexively, as if she wanted to see the light before she died.

The next second, the bizarre tentacles smashed through the window frame and dragged away the unconscious Lin Bao'er.

Liang Xiaoxiao didn't have time to react. She just happened to look up and saw the frail figure being stuffed into a gaping maw in the blazing sun. There were cracking sounds as the figure wriggled, severed limbs fell off, and blood mist filled the air.

P. S.: Waaaaah, I'm writing until 3 AM, my sleep schedule is completely messed up. Please don't scold me for the incomplete chapters, I'm going to die from overwork if I don't go to sleep soon.

PS: Also, I saw in the comments that people are Silver Party, so I'll probably skip the Pool Party and go straight to the main story.

Volume 1: 294. The Afterglow of the Savior, Kamen Rider, So-called Resolve. (5K)

Hokkaido, Sapporo.

A large building not far from Nakajima Park.

The bright sunlight streamed down, making the coffee table next to it gleam.

The girl lowered her eyes to look at the rose-red glow swirling in her palm. A look of bewilderment crossed her beautiful face. The bracelet on her fair wrist shone brightly, its spiral curves, inspired by ancient ferns, seemed to come alive, entwined with Mars.

This bracelet from the Immortal Garden collection is a gift from Flash Dance, and now its interlaced, three-dimensional base is imbued with magical brilliance, with marquise and round white diamonds shining brightly.

--The lantern was lit.

Chen Yining pondered this unfamiliar knowledge in her heart.

Even though I sensed something was wrong with [Cocoon of the Heart] last night and was met with by a "professional" that evening who revealed a wealth of information about the truth.

Even now, she still can't fully process this reality.

--Magical Girl exist.

This absurd reality was vividly demonstrated after yesterday's commercial performance.

"Haven't you accepted reality yet?"

"Or are you going to give up this power that can protect her?"

A silver-haired, red-eyed bunny girl sat at the table. Her body was constructed from virtual data, yet it was as perfect as the two-dimensional image displayed online. When she looked up in this direction, she exuded a mysterious and composed demeanor.

Chen Yining seemed to wake from a dream, and she looked over and asked:

"Xiaozhu has already agreed?"

Astrid looked up at the bewildered Young Lady and smiled, saying:

She had no choice but to agree.

Before Chen Yining a fierce expression, the Super AI continued its slow explanation:

"Don't misunderstand, I didn't threaten Ji Shuzhu, she just happens to need this power."

Chen Yining fell silent. As if remembering something, she asked directly:

"Is it because of Xiaozhu's strange Hyperthymesia?"

Astrid answered frankly:

"That was a manifestation of her powerful spiritual potential, but because it wasn't expressed in the right way, it gradually became distorted into her current condition."

"You should have known this already, right? Her 'Hyperthymesia' is clearly not the same as Hyperthymesia caused by brain structure."

"While it is more powerful and incredible, the side effects are also very dangerous."

Chen Yining was fully aware of this. The reason she made a promise with Xiaozhu since childhood was because she discovered the pain the other was enduring because of it.

Could she become Magical Girl and actually find a way to cure someone's illness?

This is utterly absurd.

Chen Yining couldn't help but ask:

"So, becoming Magical Girl will cure her illness?"

Astrid put down her coffee cup and pointed out:

"It eliminates side effects at the source."

"But the psychological problems caused by her years of experience will not change, and perhaps only her close relatives can help her in this regard."

The Young Lady felt that life was unpredictable, but she couldn't help feeling fortunate that she hadn't fallen behind and, like Xiaozhu, had the right to grasp magic.

Even after understanding each other's feelings and knowing they won't be truly abandoned, accepting the convenience brought by magic means acknowledging the corresponding obligations.

This is undoubtedly a very dangerous thing, so dangerous that one can't help but ask: is it necessary?

As long as you sing and dance on stage, work hard and sweat it out, and continue to cultivate this field that you have persisted in for many years, you can gain countless loves and praises, and fame and fortune will be within your grasp.

Chen Yining has persisted for this for ten years. She was born with wealth that most people can only dream of, but she traded her freedom and youth for the opportunity to become the shining young idol she is today.

This dream may not conflict with being Magical Girl, but it is enough to prove that becoming Magical Girl is not such a wonderful thing.

But...

"I want to become Magical Girl."

The girl raised her rose-red eyes, breathing in the strength surging within her, her pretty face showing determination and seriousness.

Being an idol is her favorite profession, but the main reason she actually embarked on this path was for Xiaozhu. Since Xiaozhu had chosen to become Magical Girl, she had no reason to stop or run away.

Besides, just as Astrid said.

Without this power, what would I do if the other party were in danger?

As soon as the words were spoken,

Astrid's pupils contracted slightly. She sensed the entire city's systems and almost simultaneously witnessed the tram being intercepted and run over by the Calamity Beasts. She immediately issued dozens of orders, temporarily reassigning the [Witch] stationed in the East Flow Island area.

At the same time, countless data points, like electrical signals in the human body, collided back and forth on a global scale, instantly exchanging all the information of <Flash Dance> contestants from all over the world, and then using the Aether Satellite -- [Fuxi] -- for overall coordination.

So, 0.001 seconds later, the corresponding statistics flowed through my mind like a holographic map of the world, producing a series of precise numbers.

Currently, there are 371 instantaneous incubations of [Calamity Species] worldwide, and this number is rapidly expanding every second. As a result, numerous red dots are spreading across the Donghuang Federation and the Holy United States.

Even though [Fuxi] detected the disaster energy data in time, this breath still affected four-digit numbers of people, and the number of casualties is currently unpredictable.

"Chen Yining, something's happened to your teammate."

"Now grasp the lantern and immediately construct your Magic Armor. I will command you throughout the battle against the newly hatched E-Class Calamity Beasts."

Astrid's words were abrupt and cold, dragging the Young Lady, who had lived a life of flowers and beauty for the past ten years, into a terrifying and unfamiliar cruel battlefield.

Lanterns, Magic Armor, Calamity Beasts, combat...

These strange keywords flooded my mind, but in an instant, only two remained—teammate? Something happened?

The name Ji Shuzhu was the first thing that came to mind.

Chen Yining's consciousness went blank, but the [Cocoon of the Heart] suddenly burst forth with a magical vortex that engulfed the top floor of the building. The lantern on her fair wrist melted into ancient ferns, which fell and peeled off scorching Light Band that wrapped around her body.

The colored contact lenses in the girl's eyes peeled off, revealing a vibrant and realistic rose-red flame burning fiercely within. The fabric on her body was replaced by magic, creating a Magic Armor costume that was both traditional and somewhat retro, yet rebellious, entwined with thorns, blurred with spikes, and surrounded by starlight.

Dangerous and deadly, like a burning red rose.

Before Astrid could even praise the girl's lightning-fast reaction, she succinctly taught her how to fly, trying to keep the Young Lady in a state of not having time to think and forcing her to quickly awaken her instincts as Magical Girl.

"Jump down, fly up, and save your teammates."

"The power of Magical Girl is the power of the heart; they can achieve anything if they set their mind to it."

"Don't waste time. Every second you delay increases the chances of her dying."

These few extremely simple words are completely worthless, but the last sentence is enough to ignite fighting spirit.

Chen Yining forgot her fear. She didn't have time to think and even let her body move instinctively. Almost the instant she heard the sound, she melted through the reinforced glass that was blocking her way, like a falling meteor or a flying bird.

Rumble, rumble, rumble.

The magic of rose red is burning brightly.

Before falling to the ground, the girl learned to move in the air. Flames scorched beneath her feet, leaving trails of petals. Crude and clumsy, yet incredibly fast, she traversed skyscrapers and miraculously took flight.

Astrid fast and steady directions, and began reciting a beginner's tutorial, teaching how to manipulate magic, how to use magic, and how to deal with Calamity Beasts.

Chen Yining gradually came to her senses, but she forgot about being afraid. She was perfectly guided into a state by Astrid, and her mind was only focused on three things: speeding up, saving people, and fighting monsters.

And so, in the instant the calamity struck, the Magical Girl, undergoing her first transformation, stumbled and staggered toward her goal, overcoming numerous obstacles.

The blood is really hot.

The voice within my soul froze.

"Tick-tock."

"Tick-tock."

Blood dripped slowly from Liang Xiaoxiao's forehead, seeping into her open pupils and spreading into dark patterns. She wanted to pray that time would slow down, just a little bit more.

But the blood mist fell so quickly, so quickly that it splashed like ink before the eyes could see it, so quickly that the slender, pale feet fell to the ground, tumbling and rolling along with the blood-stained sandals.

Time suddenly slowed down in that instant, so slow that many memories rolled back at once.

The world seemed frozen in time, as if to eternally imprint her friend's severed limb in her eyes, to punish her cowardice, mock her ordinariness, condemn her hesitation, and trample on her wishes.

Reality has been detached.

The girl stood once again in her nightmarish memories, in that dilapidated farmhouse courtyard, and saw her younger self curled up next to the big yellow dog.

The girl was petite and lonely, her arms and legs covered in bruises, squatting on the ground crying, looking so helpless and alone.