Chapter 502
"In other words, there is another Witch on Earth whose identity is unknown, but who possesses the Devil King Crystal."
"In that case, the remaining weakened Devil King Crystal, which cannot be revived in a short time, are probably still in this city, or at least nearby."
Upon closer reflection, all the Devil King Crystal have already been revealed and encountered by these girls.
However, even now, the Witch shrouded in black mist, of unknown origin and identity, remains a mystery to them...
This time, in the search for the Lost Paradise Twilight, I wonder if the other party will also appear.
Just as they were thinking this, they heard Dailuoluo continue naturally:
"However, it's alright. Those Devil King Crystal can't be revived in a short time. As long as we search slowly on this Earth, we'll eventually be able to collect all the Devil King Crystal, R'lyeh."
Takanashi listened, she heard a description that made her feel slightly uncomfortable:
"... Search slowly? You mean... personally?"
According to what she had heard, the Princess probably wouldn't be staying on Earth for long; she was likely just here to search for the Lost Paradise Twilight.
Dailuoluo seemed unwilling to answer Takanashi's question. She merely raised her chin slightly, then acted as if she hadn't heard at all, her gaze remaining cold and arrogant.
After that, the atmosphere became somewhat quiet, and the two Magic girls and the noble princess had nothing to talk about.
Dailuoluo then had no intention of chatting much with the two people she wasn't very familiar with, and instead said quite directly:
"Then don't worry, I have arrangements. I don't need you two to continue receiving me or showing me the way."
"From now on on Earth, I will decide what to do. All you need to do is cooperate with me when I need you and report to me."
She gave the instructions in a commanding tone, as if it were a natural order.
Upon hearing the first half, Takanashi's immediate reaction was relief, as it seemed she wouldn't have to personally take care of the princess anymore, instantly relieving much of her pressure.
However, towards the end, Takanashi felt a little strange and uneasy.
Do you decide what to do?
Takanashi, though also R'lyeh person, was not entirely at ease.
Is this Princess truly capable of striking the right balance?
The words spoken earlier about the Devil King Crystal made Takanashi slightly realize that something was amiss.
She and Cangyue Yuri was standing next to her, exchanged a brief glance, both seeing the suspicion in each other's eyes.
"... learn."
The Takanashi responded softly.
Next, as Princess Dailuoluo herself said, she did not intend to consult the two people's opinions.
When they blinked, the Princess before them vanished, leaving only a scattered, vibrant petal.
--This Princess is Crown Rank Magic Girl of the Flower.
After Princess Dailuoluo left, only Takanashi and Cangyue Yuri remained in the living room of R'lyeh Apartment.
Takanashi and Cangyue Yuri stood there for a moment, their minds blank, before both of them looked exhausted with dead fish eyes.
Cangyue Yuri naturally felt that the troublesome meeting with this princess was finally over, and she could go home and eat some cherry tomatoes and cantaloupe.
Takanashi, however, reverted to his usual lazy and unmotivated self.
She bit her nail, her gaze slightly gloomy.
"... I still really hate these aristocratic types. Once I'm promoted to Crown Rank, I'll beat them all up one by one."
These words genuinely surprised Cangyue Yuri, who was stretching lazily to the side. She remained silent for a moment, then calmly remarked—
"Takanashi- kun, please don't say things that will splatter blood all over me."
"Hmph, power makes me arrogant. Overlord can do, my magic Magic Wand Takanashi Shiori, can do as well."
Takanashi Shiori puffed out her little chest.
Of course, at least for now, this is just casual banter between two Magic girls R'lyeh.
Soon, Takanashi looked tired and dejected again, her arms hanging down, and she rubbed her eyes sleepily.
She always goes to bed early, and it's almost her usual bedtime now.
"Ah, I'm so sleepy. I need to go back to sleep. I have to go to the School Festival tomorrow... Sorry to have troubled you today."
Takanashi rubbed his eyelids several times, looking really sleepy.
She's never been good at housework, and these past few days, whether it's doing crafts at school or cleaning the house tonight, it's almost the amount of exercise she's done in the last few weeks.
"It's okay, get some rest, goodnight, and be ready for tomorrow."
Cangyue Yuri smiled and gently waved goodbye to Takanashi.
"Goodnight. Oh right, I still have to report to Dean Roland tomorrow morning... otherwise, what if that Princess really causes trouble?"
The Takanashi muttered a complaint.
Seeing this, Cangyue Yuri smiled slightly helplessly, looking at Takanashi's sleepy yet earnest face, and said:
"Takanashi, you really do like Earthlings, don't you? You never used to care about anything like that."
Although they didn't have many memories of each other in the past, from the limited memories they had, Takanashi Shiori should have been lazy, averse to trouble, and disliked taking on any responsibility.
Surprisingly, Takanashi is actually quite the Magic girl.
In that sense, Cangyue Yuri realized that she did have someone to tattle on.
However, we should only consider it as a last resort, since Miss Haihara doesn't seem like someone to be trifled with either.
Late at night, in Maple Plain City, some areas are ablaze with Neon lights, while others are shrouded in darkness, with only the cold moonlight reflecting off the steel buildings.
On a cold winter day, the moonlight appears exceptionally pale, hanging high in the sky and illuminating the city as it sleeps in the dead of night.
On a very tall building, a small figure stands atop it, its outline barely visible in the moonlight.
She seemed to be looking down on everything in the city.
"I see. So this is what Earth is like now—no Magic, no Fairies, yet it has still developed a considerable civilization."
Although everything before her was extremely fragile for Dailuoluo.
The rebellious Overlord power of the past has now vanished somewhere in this city.
The same applies to the four Devil King Crystal.
If she could retrieve them all and return them to R'lyeh, she could surely wash away the shame that the Overlord had brought to the Royal Family. Her Elder Imperial Sister, the noble Her Majesty the Queen R'lyeh, would certainly be more supportive of her idea.
At that time, she will lead her people back to this ancient homeland.
Thinking about all this, she seemed to realize something, or perhaps she suddenly remembered something, and slightly raised her neck:
"Faust, you can come out now."
At this moment, the deep, thick shadow that originally belonged to the princess became viscous and unstable in a short time, and soon began to lengthen until it transformed into the figure of a tall and slender woman, completely different from Dailuoluo.
Then, the shadow emerged from Dailuoluo's shadow, until it transformed into a figure much taller than Dailuoluo.
She was a woman dressed in a classical scholar's robe combining dark blue and black. Upon her appearance, she immediately placed her hand on her chest and bowed to Princess Dailuoluo.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
The woman wore a very large book hat, from which long, dark blue hair cascaded down to her waist. Through her gold-rimmed glasses, one could see that she had a pair of dull, lifeless pupils.
In terms of appearance alone, the woman was indeed beautiful and had a certain intellectual charm. Moreover, her graceful figure could not be concealed even by the wide scholar's robe. However, on half of her face, there was an unsightly black tattoo that stretched from her forehead to her neck.
This Witch named Faust seems to be a character similar to Dailuoluo's strategist or loyal servant.
As for the unsightly tattoos on the face, in R'lyeh, only one group of people usually get such tattoos.
---An ancient sinner of the Kingdom, a descendant of Alchemist.
However, it seems that Dailuoluo values her highly, so much so that she, who was not originally allowed to come to Earth, came along with her.
Faust also glanced with great interest at the world before him, which was called Earth.
"Your Highness, this is the future new land of your Kingdom. What are your thoughts?"
The woman, with a mature and alluring smile, stood behind Dailuoluo.
Dailuoluo remained calm and said:
"Everyone suppresses themselves while nurturing the seeds of desire."
Faust, the chessboard umbrella, cold thoughts, and the umbrella I also smiled:
In other words, it's a breeding ground for Monster.
For the New Faction of R'lyeh, the Crystal of Monster is more important than the traditional mission of Magic girls.
In the ancient past, these Crystal were the prototype of the Sage's Stone, which existed to grant wishes.
It is desire itself.
Dailuoluo, however, was not interested in the insatiable greed of those nobles.
Her only wish is to give more R'lyeh citizens the opportunity to become Magic girls and gain longer lifespans.
"Let's put aside the topic of turning the people here into Monster; I don't want to hear about that right now."
"More importantly, let's talk about the ritual you designed. According to you, that ritual should allow us to truly control the power of the Devil King Crystal?"
Dailuoluo glanced at Faust beside her.
As the heir to the throne and as a Magic girl, Dailuoluo is far too young.
Moreover, as Royal Family, her talent was far inferior to that of her elder sister Al White, who was also the most outstanding Queen in history.
Not to mention the powerful relatives like "Holy Lord" Solomon, and the dangerous figures like "Lord Gemstone" Roland, who was second only to the emperor.
Therefore, even without any contenders for the throne, Dailuoluo desperately needs to prove her strength.
And what could be closer to the source of power than the Devil King Crystal?
"Of course, Your Highness."
"This is a ritual passed down through our clan since ancient times, a ritual that utilizes the power of the Demon King."
"Through numerous improvements and refinements over thousands of years, it will surely enable you to reach a higher level."
"Like the former Lilith the Rebel, transcending the realm of Crown Rank."
When talking about that Overlord, the Witch named Faust seemed to speak with a rather humorous and playful tone.
Under the cover of night in Maple Plain City, she looked down upon this ancient land called Earth, which once belonged to her ancestors, and continued:
"Even the so-called Overlord has merely stolen the spiritual light and power of my race... If nothing unexpected happens, Serpent System Magic should be the result of our earlier research, and it is more appropriate for us to use it."
At this point, she seemed quite resentful and dissatisfied.
Dailuoluo seemed uninterested in these remarks, but out of politeness, she did not disturb her favorite minister's thoughts.
After Faust finished speaking, she continued to ask:
"So, what's lacking now is only the Devil King Crystal and the Overlord's Magic Armament?"
With Faust's improvements and the new ritual, the effect will be maximized when the Overlord's Magic Artifact is in hand.
Therefore, this is one of the reasons why Dailuoluo came to Earth.
Faust shook his head slightly.
"Hmm... In fact, there's just one tiny, insignificant condition missing, Your Highness."
What is it?
Dailuoluo was curious.
Then, Faust appeared calm and relaxed, as if he felt this was not a difficult matter and could be easily resolved.
"Among our Alchemist Clan, there once existed a most noble Bloodline, a Bloodline that still remains on Earth. All we need is one member of that Bloodline as a catalyst."
"I already know her name and where she is; she happens to be in this city, and she's just a mere mortal."
Her name is Kougami Kage.
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