Chapter 439
But...
What's the situation with the president right now?
She naturally assumed that the president would be able to protect the teacher under these circumstances.
However, at this very moment, Kazama Kiriori is facing the worst possible scenario.
Chapter 194 Taking Off the Horse
When the Demon King appeared before her again, it was as if the words spoken a few days ago had come true; everything that Kazama Kiriori had feared overwhelmed her.
She did something terrible.
Out of worry, Haihara hurt again due to her own negligence; she worries that the nightmare she had before Christmas will come true; and because she is afraid that Haihara will leave her side, she keeps her mother imprisoned by her side during this time.
Because she didn't want to upset Haihara, or perhaps she was just worried that something might happen to Haihara if she knew the truth, she lied to Haihara.
Moreover, it's not just deception.
Even now, she hasn't been able to take good care of him.
Panting, beads of sweat, exhaled breath, the warmth of the girl in his arms—for a moment, he couldn't tell whether he was cold or hot.
The icy snowflakes landed on Kazama Kiriori's skin, melting and the cool sensation made her a little more awake.
Startled awake, looking at Haihara in her arms, who appeared even younger than before, and then at the Flower Demon King blocking her way, Kazama Kiriori, still in her Phantom Wind form, couldn't remain calm.
What did you do?
The original Haihara has gone from being an adult to a high school student.
But just now, Haihara, who had been sleeping due to a high fever, looked even smaller.
She didn't know what this meant.
But maybe it will be like before, when I became a high school student...
Modern mothers might not even remember this period.
"What did I do?"
That Demon King, Tachibana Aeruru, blinked, looking innocent and serene.
The woman's gaze regained its calm and profound quality, and she smiled charmingly.
"Miss Haihara simply made a wish, and it came true."
"Just like what's happening in every corner of this city right now."
What she said seemed to have nothing to do with her.
At this moment, there seemed to be an emotion hidden in Kazama Kiriori's eyes that was even stronger than anger, but it remained silent in the biting cold wind and did not erupt.
Magic Girl Phantom Wind took a deep breath.
Her bloodshot eyes emitted a chilling, eerie light.
"... Don't joke with me anymore."
Tachibana smiled broadly.
Phantom Wind's killing intent was clearly not enough to frighten her.
Her gaze was slightly lowered.
Do you think this is a joke?
"That's quite normal."
"After all, even though you've lived together for so long, you don't really understand her at all. Otherwise, you wouldn't have made Haihara so sad, would you?"
Tachibana has a penchant for using words to hurt the softest parts of other people's hearts.
Because the emotions gained in this way are like honey.
However, she wasn't particularly interested in savoring this sweetness today.
She's busy reaping even sweeter fruits.
As for my thoughts on victory, I'll share them after I've tasted it.
She paid no attention to Phantom Wind's expression or thoughts at that moment, and raised her hand. At the same time, the many Monster she brought surrounded Phantom Wind.
And she gazed intently at Haihara, who was tightly embraced by Phantom Wind, and slowly said—
"Miss Haihara is always so willful, isn't she?"
She doesn't want to grow up at all.
"For her, the past holds more things to cherish, while growing up is terrifying."
"For example, the responsibility of caring for children."
"For example, the past that can never be retrieved, and parents who have passed away."
"So, she made a wish in her heart, and then she received a response."
Tachibana's two fair and elegant hands clasped gently together, her voice soft and gentle, like a lullaby sung to a sleeping child in Phantom Wind's arms.
This is easy to understand.
That's perfectly normal.
Although it sounds absurd, it is the most genuine thought in my heart that I would never tell anyone else.
And when such desires are fulfilled in a distorted way by Monster, this is the result.
Phantom Wind himself was also... well aware of this.
"Alright, Phantom Wind."
"While teasing you is fun, it's time to wake up my dear Lily now."
A look of anticipation appeared in Tachibana's eyes.
Despite the biting cold wind, thanks to the Magic Power of the Phantom Wind, the sleeping Haihara Lily Chou remained undisturbed by the weather and snow.
However, the girl's body temperature remains a concern, and it's unclear when she will recover and wake up.
Phantom Wind ignored Tachibana's words.
Phantom Wind stopped looking at Tachibana.
She wasn't foolish enough to stand still; she patiently waited for Tachibana to finish speaking.
Even without understanding what exactly happened, what she needed to do was simple: protect Haihara and absolutely not let this crazy woman take her away.
Just as Tachibana was about to wake Haihara, she stood there, looking at Phantom Wind with curiosity:
"Are you planning to escape? Where do you intend to run to?"
She smiled.
Just as he was about to fly away, a group of Phantom Wind Monster and Prison Flower who had joined Tachibana in blocking Phantom Wind's way out flew into the air.
These Monster posed a threat to Phantom Wind.
However, they were powerless to stop the Phantom Wind from making a full-scale retreat.
Even Tachibana herself didn't think she could stop it.
However, there was really no need for her to stop it immediately.
After the Monster had been intercepting her was flung away by the Phantom Wind, the Magic girl accelerated and quickly disappeared into the vast snowstorm.
She still handles the Tachibana with ease.
I was just thinking:
So, how far will that child run away?
What should we do next?
After trying, just like in this disconnected city, no one could be contacted.
Phantom Wind couldn't think of anything.
Her mind kept replaying Tachibana's words.
Where is safe to go?
When will this nightmare finally end?
Now, everything starts all over again. Her mother is getting smaller and smaller, and perhaps she has even forgotten how they spent time together recently.
The further back in time we go, the more ephemeral the connection between them becomes.
The Haihara she knew was drifting further and further away from her.
Phantom Wind doesn't know where she should go. Even though she can fly very fast and very far, given her current state, that Flower Monster will soon reappear in front of them in some mysterious way.
She didn't know if this would work.
During the flight, there were also many Monsters who tried to stop them.
Even though it required careful protection of the sleeping Haihara, Phantom Wind easily cleared them away.
Time and time again.
When the commotion subsided and Phantom Wind no longer sensed any Magic Power aura, she found a place to stand.
After Phantom Wind, Huanfeng was slightly out of breath, not from physical exhaustion, but from the tension in her mind, which was on the verge of collapse.
The scene before her eyes had, without her noticing, begun to lose its luster.
Cold? Hot?
Phantom Wind shook his head violently.
Afterwards, she observed Haihara's current state with a weary and absent-minded look, trying to find some signs in the other person that could comfort her.
Time slows down at this moment, each second stretches out, and each day feels like an eternity.
"..."
Phantom Wind's breathing went from rapid to deathly still.
After regaining her senses, she looked out at the street in the distance and finally noticed the incredible things happening in the city.
Those were groups of citizens who looked like they were sleepwalking.
They appeared to be walking together in one direction, seemingly unfazed by the heavy snowfall.
They were clearly mature adults, but their expressions looked incredibly innocent at that moment.
Very strange.
This scene inexplicably reminded Kazama Kiriori of a movie she had watched with her mother before...
At this moment, a Prison Flower riding a broomstick flew through the air, cheerfully guiding this group of people who appeared to have been brainwashed:
"Children, please line up. We're about to go home. Now, please go through this door, and we can leave this unfamiliar place."
The public's perception seems to have changed.
They seem to have lost their memories of growing up and have completely reverted to being children.
Was this also made by that Demon King?
Why would she do such a thing?
In her Magic girl form, Phantom Wind's senses are all heightened.
Today, she was undoubtedly in terrible condition, to the point that she couldn't control her senses. No matter how noisy the sound was, it was all buzzing in her ears.
She felt a bit of tinnitus and covered her ear with one hand.
Phantom Wind began to think again.
Those citizens have now become like that, completely unsuspecting, being led by the Prison Flower into the "World Apart".
So, perhaps Mom's current appearance is also...
Her face grew increasingly gloomy.