Chapter 334

No, no, no, she must be overthinking it.

The little girl shook her head, patted her cheeks to clear her head, and then became happy again.

The music playing on this street is Charlotte's a cappella singing, and it's a cute, improvisational style that's never been released online before!

Most importantly, Charlotte's birthday posters were plastered everywhere, and every photo was unique online, making it feel like visiting her hometown – very tempting.

Damn it, is this event organized by some super-rich Charlotte fan? Not only did they manage to contact the official website and get a batch of merchandise in advance, but they also got perks that ordinary fans don't get?

Luna was indignant, almost to the point of being mortified by jealousy, but she was quickly immersed in the Saintess's singing and perfectly purified. She was as happy as a lively sled dog, sniffing out Charlotte's scent everywhere, wanting to record this a cappella performance.

Unfortunately, the singing could be heard from the middle of the lake all the way to the town, but no equipment could be found to play the music, leaving Luna's fans extremely disappointed.

However, when Luna asked the local townspeople directly, she received shocking news that overwhelmed all her disappointment.

The girl carefully took out the ticket she had casually stuffed into her pocket, her movements both cautious and incredulous. Her blue-gray eyes were filled with surprise. She then ran around aimlessly, randomly catching a few local townspeople, and excitedly asked, like a broken record:

"Is this really Charlotte's hometown?"

Is she really having her birthday celebration here today?

"Do I really have a chance to see her sing on stage live?"

Is this really, really true?

After asking about ten lucky passersby using the same question,

Luna finally believed it, and unable to contain her joy, she shouted "Yay!" just like the equally incredulous Charlotte fans around her.

"I never thought my wish would actually work! Could I really meet Charlotte today and get her autograph?"

The little girl began to hope that it wasn't a hallucination. With the mindset of visiting the former residence of a great man, she toured the town with excitement and joy.

Well, although St. Gilgen next door is Mozart's birthplace, I'm sorry, but Mozart doesn't hold the same place in her heart as Charlotte, a beautiful young girl who is invincible and sings incredibly well!

Upon learning that this was her idol's hometown, the heavy filter was completely welded to her eyes. Everything seemed so new and exciting. She walked around, stopping frequently to take photos and check off her list, and was in a very happy mood.

This feeling is like finally being able to take time out on the weekend after working overtime for several months, stepping into nature, shedding all the fatigue and worries, and immersing yourself in a sense of tranquility and peace, experiencing a joy that becomes increasingly rare as you grow older.

The Saintess's radiant blessing also seems to have a wonderful use for visiting travelers.

So, once you arrive in the town, even if you're not a Charlotte fan, you'll feel the same way and can't help but want to stay a little longer.

Today, the town is brightly decorated and bustling with activity. Most of the normal shops are closed and locked, but there are now food streets like a temple fair, as well as all sorts of temporary stalls for entertainment.

This is a long-standing tradition. Charlotte is like the town's mascot. Everyone is competing with each other, preparing six months in advance each year, and putting on a real show on the day of the festival, trying every means to lure a certain Saintess to their side, which is considered a great honor.

Luna was greatly shocked. She discovered that while the townspeople might not watch Flashdance, they were all huge fans of Charlotte and their activities were closely linked to her.

For example, a paintball field was temporarily set up on a lawn. Admission was free, and each person was limited to three participations. The winner could draw a prize, with the grand prize being a photo of Charlotte as a child.

For example, once I participated in a sailing race with 100 people on the lake. Every sailboat was printed with Charlotte, some in anime style, some in pixel style, and some with a real-life photo. No two were the same.

The prize for first place is also quite abstract: it's the itasha (decorated ship) that the winner uses.

Luna thought the event organizer was a genius. Every round of the event would reduce the number of sailboats by one, and even a hundred sailboats would only be enough for 99 events. When she went to queue up to make a reservation, the event was already fully booked up to the 78th event, and she estimated that the competition would just end in the evening.

"It's a pity I don't know where Charlotte lives."

Of course, all that's said, this event was clearly a treat for Charlotte's fans. Tickets were less than 50 euros, most activities were free, they gave away merchandise, and you could even see Charlotte perform on stage. It was a truly generous and trusting event.

In this situation, going to Charlotte's home address is utterly inconsiderate and a complete act of repaying kindness with enmity.

Luna was unaware that Super AI would be in charge of cleaning up the mess. As a true fan, she couldn't help but worry about Charlotte's privacy after the celebration.

But soon, the young fan was caught up in the joyful atmosphere of the celebration. She didn't notice the Black Mist creeping in her eyes, temporarily ignoring these worries, and brushed past several tourists with Donghuang-like appearances, continuing to take photos and play.

"The smell of disaster?"

Chu Yuanqing stood in front of a cotton candy stall. She frowned slightly, looked back, and sensed the faint, elusive aura of disaster. Her pupils burned with golden light.

The next moment, a surge of Heart Tide, like a raging fire, swept through the entire town.

Strangely, the area-of-effect attacks that had previously been invincible and capable of wiping out the [Calamity Species] came up empty-handed, as if what they had done before was just an illusion.

But it couldn't be a hallucination.

Even as the curse weakened her further, she remained confident that her intuition would never be wrong.

So, something even more troublesome than the [Calamity Species] has infiltrated the town.

Furthermore, the fact that it didn't attract the attention of Shining Blessing suggests that the other party's method of infiltration was quite unique.

Chu Yuanqing typed the words blindly with her fingers and told Astrid what she had discovered. She didn't show any sign of anything amiss. She didn't want to be tainted by this bad luck on Charlotte's birthday and would find an opportunity to deal with it herself later.

The Saintess Maiden indeed didn't notice anything unusual. Her perception wasn't as unreasonable as Chu Yuanqing's. This intuition about disaster specialization was, in a sense, already a conceptual thing.

Charlotte was captivated by the beauty of the Pure White Succubus, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.

"Mmm, Qing Bao is so cute."

Chu Yuanqing wore a summery short-sleeved shirt, its natural and full curves highlighting the beautiful print. Her khaki jogger sweatpants had a great drape, making her legs look long.

The girl's silky white hair was tied into pigtails, and she wore a cream-colored beret on her head. Her delicate face was expressionless, and her golden eyes were filled with melancholy, which contrasted sharply with her childlike and innocent attire, making her very cute.

Charlotte admired her masterpiece with satisfaction. Normally, no matter how much she pleaded, Qing Bao would never agree to go out with this hairstyle and outfit.

But it's her birthday today! Any privilege not used is a privilege wasted! I'm definitely going to make the most of it today.

So, while Chu Yuanqing was buying cotton candy for the group of Little Idol, Charlotte had already used her camera to record her "Black History," taking numerous photos of the Pure White Succubus in twin ponytails.

Xie Qingxuan agreed with Charlotte's decision. She also took a few photos and thought Qing Bao looked adorable.

Tang Liuli stood to the side, her hair in the same pigtails, holding cotton candy that Qing Bao had bought for her, enjoying its melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweetness, while watching the Doomsday Diva's affectionate behavior.

The Little Cotton-padded Jacket was very nervous. She looked around anxiously, afraid that some fan might see through Charlotte's clumsy disguise and force everyone to play Hide-and-Seek with her.

Kiriwake Yayoi took the cotton candy from Qing Bao's hand. She looked at the Saintess dressed like a detective, wearing sunglasses and a wig, and suppressed her urge to make sarcastic remarks. She said seriously:

"Charlotte, you promised to let us go after we finished walking this street so we could go back to rehearsals. You can't go back on your word this time."

Charlotte's thick eyelashes fluttered, her small face serious and determined, as if she were convinced that "a man's word is his bond." Then she pulled out a side profile photo of Qing Bao with pigtails from the Polaroid camera and handed it over.

Little Sakura hesitated for a long time, but still couldn't refuse the gift. She silently repeated "This is not a bribe" ten times in her heart before her face turned slightly red as she stuffed the photo into her handbag and stored it in a separate compartment.

Chu Yuanqing tilted her head, glancing sideways at Charlotte. Charlotte's pigtails swayed, and her cute face couldn't hide her embarrassment. She gritted her teeth secretly, handed her an ice cream cone, and said:

"Here, the boss gave this to you."

Charlotte took the ice cream cone with delight. She took a bite, savoring the icy sensation on her teeth, wrinkled her nose slightly, but quickly became immersed in the refreshing milky aroma. Her eyes crinkled into a charmingly infectious, soft smile as she said:

"Uncle Harry, your ice cream cones are still so delicious! Remember to come hear me sing this year too! I'll save seats for Auntie and Taliel!"

The stall owner was a middle-aged man with brown hair and black eyes. He wore an apron, looked at Charlotte, and gave her a nostalgic and kind smile, answering cheerfully:

"Believe me, Charlotte, no one in town wants to miss your performance."

"No matter where we are, everyone will save this day for you. Joseph, who is studying in Germany next door, even took the day off to come home and is waiting for your performance."

The Little Cotton-padded Jacket was deeply impressed and expressed her admiration.

The Green Eyed Cat paused for a moment while eating the cotton candy, then immediately resumed its normal eating motion.

Please, Charlotte is the Doomsday Diva who can fight against Conceptual Level abilities, ignite hope in an entire city, and hold back the power of fear with just her voice. Isn't it only natural that she has such charm?

No normal person can compare to her, unless you're a succubus yourself.

Charlotte chatted with the stall owner for a while, then pulled her Little Idol to continue "visiting relatives and friends".

Yes, just like everyone's common perception, all the stall owners here know her, and they all like to give her small gifts or snacks and drinks.

Chu Yuanqing tried to pay, but each time he was refused with the excuse that "this is a ticket to hear Charlotte sing." By the time they had walked half the street, everyone's arms were stuffed full.

As if things weren't going to go wrong, at this very moment, a fan finally saw through Charlotte's disguise.

Worst of all, this person's statement that "Charlotte is on a date with Chu Yuanqing" immediately triggered a massive outcry from fans in the vicinity, with many die-hard fans turning hostile and ready to attack.

Charlotte remained completely calm and skillfully entered Hide-and-Seek mode.

To be honest, if she ran away alone, there was a high probability that no one would pay attention to Chu Yuanqing and the other Little Idol, but who can blame Saintess for having such a wicked heart?

The girl curled her lips into a smile. She grabbed Qing Bao with one hand and her own daughter with the other, forcing the two innocent girls to run wildly down the street. The other Little Idol watched the three of them walk away, continuing to eat their unfinished cotton candy with remarkable composure.

If someone were to take this picture and figure out the real relationship, they would realize it's a family photo of three people, which is quite hilarious.

5 minutes later,

The Pure White Witch seized an opportunity to conceal herself with a spell, escaping the frenzied siege of Charlotte's fans. She tilted her head and looked at the unreliable Saintess beside her, who was still full of enthusiasm. Without saying a word, she tapped the other girl on the head.

Chu Yuanqing asked impatiently:

"It's fine to drag me along, but why bring Xiao Shu along?"

Charlotte said matter-of-factly:

"Because it's fun! We have magic, so we can run away anytime. Besides, it's good for Xiao Shu to get used to it. She'll have to face paparazzi and fans when she goes out in the future."

Chu Wangshu barely recovered, her eyes sparkling. She thought it made a lot of sense and nodded.

"Is this what it's like to be a public figure? How exciting!"

Chu Yuanqing was speechless at her daughter's amazing reaction. After a long silence, she pointed to the various stains on the child's chest and said gently:

"Xiao Shu, your clothes are dirty with ice cream. Go back to the hotel and change."

"Charlotte, take Xiao Shu back. I'll meet up with everyone first and go to the rehearsal."

Chu Wangshu had no objections.

Charlotte was also looking forward to spending time alone with her beloved daughter. She waved to the Pure White Witch, then happily took the Little Cotton-padded Jacket's hand and headed towards the White Horse Hotel.

Chu Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief, and murmured:

"Luckily, we managed to get her away from us."

As soon as she finished speaking, magic unleashed a hurricane, causing her beret to fly up and her twin ponytails to sway and shake before instantly falling back down and being neatly tied back into a single ponytail with a hair tie.

The Pure White Witch remained calm. She took the beret and tossed it into her personal space. The Quicksilver Blood surrounding her created terrifying kinetic energy, allowing her to teleport to the same height as the airship.

Chu Yuanqing lowered his eyelashes, looking down at the entire town.

Astrid, like a contracted fairy, appeared beside him like a shadow, her scarlet eyes filled with data, and she whispered:

"I have done as you requested and checked all the tourists who were near you at the time. Here are their identification information and location data."

"In addition, all the recent events involving disasters that you requested have been retrieved. After data analysis, the only thing that could be considered abnormal is that seven of the tourists who came had recently had a fever, but we cannot rule out the possibility that this is a coincidence."

Chu Yuanqing took the documents and said softly:

"We'll find out for sure once we see it."

"But my intuition tells me this will involve at least B-Class calamity."

Volume 1: Chapter 312. A World-Class Crisis, a Rule-Based Calamity. (6K2)

Chu Yuanqing's eyes burned with golden heat, and her breath was like a dragon wielding magic. Silver radiance constructed a light gray Magic Armor dress, and the Song of Silver and Tin flowed into the whole town along with the hurricane rising from the horizon.

At the same time.

Another Pure White Witch stood beside her, activating [Killing Karma of Annihilation], causing the Quicksilver Blood remaining in her body to boil.

Splash, splash.

The crimson and black Lingering Fire burned fiercely in the magical reversal, carrying a few wisps of destiny's aura, filling the depths of the soul.

The Lantern Gem, sparkling brilliantly.

Theoretically speaking, [Killing Karma of Annihilation] would reverse all the magic power within her soul and flesh, preventing her from using the four categories of magic simultaneously: elemental, spiritual, temporal, and conceptual.

In other words, once the inner fire is reversed, one can almost only use conceptual techniques.

As for why it's said to be almost.

Because Magical Girl are synonymous with miracles, and the categories of magic can be crossed through wishes, obsessions, and even massive amounts of magical power, it's quite amazing.

For example, a Captain-Class Witch can forcefully use the Fire Dragon spell even if she is not suited to elemental magic, but the energy consumption, power, and casting speed are like going from a nuclear submarine to a small sailboat, so it's better not to use it at all.

Chu Yuanqing's current approach is different. She poured a large amount of unreversed magic power into her clone in advance, which is equivalent to exploiting a mechanism bug, allowing her to control both silver-white and red-black magic power at the same time, which is an unconventional duet.

Astrid did not doubt the other party's judgment. Seeing this, she asked earnestly:

"Before we begin, could I use the [planetary projector] to observe once?"

Even though Chu Yuanqing's Combat Power was not low, the identity and weight of [Lighthouse] were too great. Such a risky task as subduing the calamity should not have fallen on his shoulders.

At the very least, we need to use the magic of fate to confirm that there are no safety hazards.

Chu Yuanqing did not answer. She turned to look at Lake Wolfgang, where the clear water rippled and the color gradually changed in the light. Sailing activities were still underway, a scene of hundreds of boats racing and bustling with activity.