Chapter 383

Xie Qingxuan's situation is somewhat different. Her [Royal Authority] has an additional branch called [Wise King], whose abilities are as follows.

--Effect 1: Your commands can interfere with certain forms of matter and energy.

--Effect 2: Based on personality model deduction and the other party's brilliance, create corresponding Magical Girl as knights, and incorporate them into your legion to fight for you.

Putting aside the first ability, the second one materializes [Meditation State] and the personality puzzle together, resulting in a special magic that is difficult to evaluate.

Interestingly, the only knight Xie Qingxuan has been able to create so far is the Little Idol who was robbed of her brilliance during that teammate recruitment battle, and then gave back to brilliance.

This included her former teammate Fan Qiuling, as well as the deceased Chu Qiushuang. However, in her memory, both of them were still considered to be far inferior to her in terms of dancing and singing skills, and they didn't know any magic at all.

Therefore, the two knights summoned were of only one use.

Yeah, I could probably get two more decent backup dancers and start my own dance troupe.

Chu Yuanqing guessed that Xiao Xuan's magic, just as its name suggests, required a kingly path. If she wanted someone else's spotlight, she either had to steal it or conquer them on stage; in short, she had to win.

Moreover, the person who goes to steal and win can't be too weak, or at least they have some potential. Otherwise, if they are summoned, they won't even be considered a super minion, and they won't be able to get any gold when laning against the enemy, which is a waste of magic power.

Of course, there is another solution, called voluntary donation.

Charlotte, Tang Liuli, Kiriwake Yayoi, Chu Wangshu, and even Chu Yuanqing, after learning about the effects of [Wise King], all voluntarily shared a wisp of light with Xuan Bao and demonstrated the characteristics and power of their respective magic.

Just like unlocking several SSRs at once, there's no need to worry about not having any knights available after unlocking [Wise King].

In a sense, this is the true path of Wise King.

Unfortunately, the more powerful the knight you create, the more magic power and time it takes. So far, not a single Xuan Bao has been created, making people quite eager to see how the finished product will perform.

As for Tang Liuli, there's not much to say. With the help of a group of Magical Girl, she unlocked two branches of [Spiritual Might] that day.

Soul Manipulation has been released step by step in March.

However, the [Masked] ability to cause a qualitative change and defeat bishops is still a long way off. Considering its power, it is estimated that it can only be used when it is fully activated.

Charlotte's progress is rather mysterious.

Little Cotton-padded Jacket hasn't yet discovered what her Destined Magic is. She lives a fulfilling life, studying magic intensely every day, secretly reviewing her university coursework, occasionally acting as a judge, and going out to do missions.

Meanwhile, the other Magical Girl were also making good progress.

The most obvious point is that, in an environment rich in Magic Element and a supernatural world background, everyone's awareness of being Magical Girl has been strengthened, which has greatly increased the rate of Life Form transformation.

At this stage, the vast majority of children have completed the [Lighting Up] process and become genuine Magical Girl.

As for [Flower Bloom], even if one is constantly given magic potions, it is difficult to reach the required level in terms of mindset, obsession, desire, emotions, and even a series of abstract elements. Currently, only Tang Liuli, Kiriwake Yayoi, Xie Qingxuan have achieved [Flower Bloom] on the same day, and there are no similar signs among the others.

However, it is believed that once the training camp truly ends, that is, in the following three months, more and more exceptionally talented children will officially Flower Bloom and become valuable Combat Power for the Countermeasures Bureau.

Time passed in this environment.

Amidst the turbulent external environment and the calm domestic situation, the 15 days outside flew by, and the training camp located in the Sea of Stars officially entered its 150-day six-month period.

Volume 1: 356. Separation, Returning Home, The Truth.

The Sea of Stars.

The dazzling, rainbow-like light flowed backward from the gates of the ideal land, carrying the Historical Echo out of the Magical Girl who had just completed her graduation ceremony in the sacred hall. Like countless stars, it scattered into different spatial coordinates and returned to its original place.

In the blink of an eye, the Little Idol returned to their commercial performance venues or the underground base of "Flash Dance," returning from the bizarre and magical world to the generally peaceful reality where disasters were hidden.

This experience was like a dream, a grand escape. Like thieves who stole time, they lingered in that ideal kingdom with its Golden Sea, Eden rings, Divine Sentient Body, and pure Emperor, unable to recover for a long time.

Lin Bao'er stood beside Lake Wolfgang, looking up at the beautiful starry sky. Her hair was blown by the evening breeze, and her fingertips unconsciously traced incantations to construct a spell, but she suddenly realized that there was no Magic Element around her.

Even the Magic Element corridor that had been developed within her body fell silent, like the phantom of melting ice and snow, gradually merging into her limbs and bones, transforming into nourishment for the [Cocoon of the Heart], facilitating the moment of hatching.

"There's no Golden Sea, and no Magic Element in the air... we're really back."

The little girl looked into the distance, feeling both the joy of returning home and the melancholy of parting. Even though she knew that the ideal world was just a remnant of history, after half a year, she could no longer regard it as a mere illusion.

The teachers and friends I met during this time, and the prosperous and peaceful Calembert Empire, which grew stronger and more peaceful with the return of the Emperor and was moving towards a bright future, have all left a deep and lasting mark on my heart.

And she will never have the chance to go to that ideal place a second time in her life.

This is not only because it involves the Countermeasures Bureau's top secrets, but also because the Historical Echo are coming to an end, like a beautiful dream that will eventually revive, turning into morning dew and becoming a bubble.

Ji Shuzhu also felt a little lost. Unlike Bao'er, who was lively and cheerful, she didn't have many friends. However, as a choreographer, she learned many kinds of dances with local characteristics of Ideal Country in her spare time.

However, the time was too short. Learning magic and performing their debut were already filling their schedules. They could only say that they had a great time experiencing the dance culture of another world, but they didn't have the chance to really delve into it, which is a pity.

Especially after the [Cocoon of the Heart] was restored to its wholeness and a certain Young Lady was healed, her mutated hypermetaphor and severe mental state were alleviated, and she was able to observe the brilliance of all things in the world through colors beyond brilliance.

Under these circumstances, in her eyes, the ideal state was like a beautiful starry sky about to collapse, containing too much beauty and treasure, all of which would be lost in the ocean currents of time, never to be found again.

Ji Shuzhu believed that even without the elements of the extraordinary and the magical, any artist would feel regret for the empire's departure after witnessing its vastness, prosperity, and flourishing diversity.

Ruan Wutong didn't think much of it. Her eyes sparkled with the joy of escaping from her heavy studies. She raised her arms and cheered carefree.

"Yay! We can go home now!"

Chen Yining reached out and tapped the little purple-haired boy on the head, saying in an annoyed tone:

"It's nighttime, so let's not shout. Let's all go back to the hotel together."

Liang Xiaoxiao scanned the surroundings but didn't see Teacher Chu. Her heart was filled with disappointment. Six months, 156 days, a full six months had passed. She had challenged the Tower of Mirrors a total of 2,987 times, but she still hadn't fully understood its realm.

Although she gradually fused with two C-Class genes and one B-Class gene, which allowed her to complete the easy mode, it was only comparable to the difficulty of [Lighting Up] and the normal mode of [Flower Bloom]. Until she left, she could barely see the pure white phantom's health bar.

My own dullness must have disappointed Teacher Chu.

But...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

At least, she didn't waste her years in the ideal world, nor did she squander the opportunity given to her by her teacher. The genes of the four Calamity Beasts she fused with were mostly under the control of alchemy, just like the Jinchūriki who was used as a vessel.

If it weren't for this kind of sealing, she wouldn't have been able to "get fat in one bite" and enjoy all the benefits she could get in the ideal world at once.

Going forward, as long as she gradually strengthens Holy Radiance, she can gradually unlock and become stronger. Before exhausting all the potential of the Calamity Genes, she will no longer stop as easily as before, and will be in a period of explosive growth in strength.

Simply put, according to the teacher's judgment, if she can perfectly integrate all the genes in her body, she can climb to the realm of Captain-Class Witch, and not just any weak one.

Lin Bao'er looked at the girl's profile. After half a year of training, Xiaoxiao's temperament had changed a lot. She could now be described as a handsome girl with a youthful vibe, a far cry from her previous comedic roles and audience appeal.

This change wasn't a big deal for them.

This represents a stark contrast to the fan group that started with someone and became fans of the "Potato Cult," and it remains to be seen how Xiaoxiao's fans will react.

Lin Bao'er poked her waist and tilted her head to ask:

"Xiaoxiao, what are you daydreaming about?"

Liang Xiaoxiao turned around and looked back, then said:

"Nothing, just thinking about where to go for the holiday."

Holiday.

Although there was only one week left before the start of the Third Performance, Dream Weaver Rabbit still granted leave to all the Magical Girl before they left, allowing them to go home and rest.

Lin Bao'er sighed upon hearing this:

"The word 'holiday' coming from the Dream Weaver Rabbit always sounds like a death sentence."

Ji Shuzhu expressed her agreement:

"That's certainly unusual."

Chen Yining hit the nail on the head:

"This is like mortgaging our future vacations. After this break, there are Third Performance, then auditions to debut, and then we'll have to shoulder the responsibilities of Magical Girl. We can't expect to have any freedom for a while."

Ruan Wutong didn't understand; she only knew she would be very happy these next few days. She nodded and asked:

So, is everyone planning to go home for the holidays?

Chen Yining glanced at Xiaoxiao discreetly, and only after seeing that the other party did not show any sadness or distress did she reply:

"Okay, I'll go home with Xiaozhu. Everyone can allocate their time freely, just remember to return to the base in Zhelong Town a day in advance."

Ji Shuzhu nodded without speaking, which was taken as tacit agreement that the Young Lady would be her mouth double.

Liang Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, unable to think of where to go back. She had no intention of returning to that small county town to see her parents; she had long since lost her place there.

So the remaining options are either to go back to the company dormitory and sleep there, or to treat the base in Zhelong Town as a hotel. Neither option feels like a vacation.

Thinking about it carefully, the holiday didn't really relax me. On the contrary, being separated from my teammates made me feel a bit lost and lonely.

"Xiaoxiao, come home with me."

Lin Bao'er grabbed Liang Xiaoxiao's arm, blinked her beautiful eyes, and said confidently:

"My Dad are very kind and will definitely give you a warm welcome. We also have plenty of empty rooms at home. If you don't have any better plans, Xiaoxiao, why don't you come back to Suzhou and Hangzhou with me?"

Liang Xiaoxiao was caught off guard by Bao'er's combo. She felt something was off, but couldn't bring herself to refuse. Her mind went blank for a moment, and under the subtle gazes of her teammates, she agreed in a daze.

Ruan Wutong was completely unaware and was still lamenting from the side:

"What a pity, I also wanted to visit Bao'er's house, but if my mom finds out I'm not going home for the holidays, she'll definitely lecture me for ages afterwards."

But then Little Purple Hair thought to himself, "At home, no captain will care if I cross my legs, play PS5, or sneak lollipops," and he immediately cheered up again.

Meanwhile, Little Sakura, Charlotte, Tang Liuli, Xie Qingxuan, and Chu Wangshu also returned to Saint Wolfgang.

The only difference was that, since their teleportation coordinates were based on Chu Yuanqing, they were directly teleported to the small church. The group of six then sat down at the dining table and began discussing their holiday plans.

Charlotte smiled sweetly and said regretfully:

"It's a pity, but all good things must come to an end. We really will have to part ways for a while now."

The Doomsday Diva felt the deepest reluctance to part. She had regained the most memories and understood how hard-won this reunion was. If it weren't for the six months she spent in the ideal world, she would probably be even more sentimental now.

Chu Wangshu's mood soured upon hearing this.

Even though Charlotte always acted high and mighty and insisted on calling her "Mom" during these past six months, in a sense, because she lacked maternal love, she might indeed have been prone to treating her older sister as a mother figure. After calling her that so often, she unexpectedly started to stop resisting.

On the other hand,

My Little Cotton-padded Jacket has gotten used to the happy life with Charlotte, Qing Bao, and everyone around her. Except for her Dad, her days are now full of warmth and comfort. She unconsciously looks forward to the next day every day, and she has a lot to look forward to.

With this holiday starting, everyone will probably go home, and I won't see Charlotte for another week. I don't know when we'll be able to meet again.

Even though you can chat online, the feeling is still different from chatting with a real person.

Xie Qingxuan nodded in reply:

"Yes, let's keep in touch."

Tang Liuli felt that Xuan Bao, like her sister, had some eloquence, but she wasn't in the mood to criticize her for it. She simply said softly:

"I need to go back to Gloriana. Regardless of whether my Dad loved me or not, someone has to take care of his funeral and his belongings. I want to go by myself, so that I can fulfill my final duty as a child."

Everyone remained silent; this was something that had been agreed upon long ago in the ideal state.

Although some offered to accompany her, Liuli refused.

Kiriwake Yayoi said:

"I plan to go back to Hokkaido to visit my family. Also, thanks to [Flower Bloom] and my studies in alchemy, the items that [Heart Forging] can create are now far superior and can better protect their safety."

Little Sakura lowered her eyes as she spoke, twirling the end of her hair with her fingertips. Looking at the pinkish hue, she used magic to revert it to jet black, and continued:

"Finally, I also need to be honest with Dad parents about the Magical Girl thing."

"What about Xiao Xuan? What are her plans for the holidays?"

Upon hearing the question, Xie Qingxuan calmly replied:

"Same here, my sister wants to take me with her to tell our parents the truth, it's also about the Magical Girl thing."

This answer was somewhat unexpected.

After all, in everyone's impression, Xiaoyu had no chance of persuading the other party to agree.

Charlotte asked curiously:

Why did you agree?

Xie Qingxuan's honest answer:

"Violet called and told me that if I went, my sister would kowtow to me and apologize, and hand over most of the small treasury she had saved as team leader."

The Little Idol fell silent. Are you sure Xiaoyu knows that her own Lantern Fairy said that? This is utter nonsense!

But it's not surprising that Xiao Xuan agreed; it makes perfect sense.

Finally, only the two of them hadn't discussed their holiday plans.