Chapter 539

Compared to other Magic girls who are also burdened with worries, Sakaki Chika seems to have no troubles at all lately.

After all, as a Magic girl, she had already overcome most of the crises she had faced before.

Moreover, Sakaki Chika's studies have been progressing well recently.

It can be described as a major victory.

"Hmm? Haven't you had any worries lately?"

At this point, Haihara became somewhat confused.

Was this child always such a positive, sunny, and cheerful person?

Sakaki Chika pondered for a moment, then blinked, as if she had thought of something:

"To be honest... the relationships between a few friends seem to be strained lately, and they seem to have a lot of worries, which I don't quite understand."

Haihara knew perfectly well that she was referring to Kirishima Ai and the others.

As for why they can't understand it, it's quite simple.

Because, recently, based on her observations, it seems that after she used Magic, the only one whose cognition was truly altered and who lost the memory of that night at the School Festival was... Sakaki Chika.

It wasn't that she was targeting the child.

Kirishima Ai and Takanashi are both quite special for various reasons.

Kuroki Yuka her accomplice.

As for the Magical Puppy... we can't exactly change her perception and make her actually believe she's a puppy, can we?

As for Kazama Kiriori...

Haihara discovered that after using the Devil King Crystal to transform, the child's Magic Power had increased by leaps and bounds, seemingly too powerful. This allowed Haibara to silently discover and dispel the cognitive alteration Magic, almost managing to fool the child completely...

---If it weren't for the fact that this child has been giving her those resentful and aggrieved looks lately.

And this child Sakaki Chika.

It seems that for her, the new world and the old world really are no different.

These children are all the same; they eat and drink as usual.

In this respect, he is surprisingly an exception among Problem Child.

Recently, Sakaki Chika, who has had few worries and troubles, is once again gazing at her cake, pondering which piece would be suitable to feed to Teacher Haihara.

During this process, as if she had thought of something, Sakaki Chika continued:

"However, although I don't know exactly what happened, I think they will ultimately try to do what is truly right."

"And then, in the end, it will definitely be a happy ending."

Sakaki Chika spoke naturally and confidently.

And when she said these things casually, she smiled from the bottom of her heart.

Haihara found it a bit unbelievable.

The little guy in front of me seems to have experienced a lot of sad things, but in the end, he still imagines the world and others like in a fairy tale.

"Hmm? If they need help, would you go and help them?"

She asked with great interest.

"Yes, I will."

After all, Sakaki Chika is not only their friend, but also a Magic girl.

Haihara will take these words as Sakaki Chika's answer for now.

She didn't say much, but looked at the heavy snow outside the coffee shop. Whenever she saw the swirling snow, for some reason, she would always think of loneliness and embrace. After all, when she felt cold, she wanted to huddle indoors and weakly seek the warmth and love of others.

Sakaki Chika seemed to sense this atmosphere slightly, and whenever she noticed her teacher's expression, she would feel a little uneasy and concerned.

"Teacher, can you feed me too?"

"Um?"

Haihara turned her gaze back.

Then I saw the girl's expectant reddish-brown eyes, as clear and pure as gemstones.

The girl didn't quite understand Haihara and was a little embarrassed.

"Yeah, I want to be fed by the teacher too."

Haihara blinked, then lowered her gaze, picked up the last piece of cake, and held it to Little Chika's lips.

"Um, please?"

"Teacher, I like it, I like it."

The girl smiled brightly.

On Sunday, Haihara received two text messages from the two biggest Problem Child in her class.

One is Takanashi Shiori, and the other is Kirishima Ai.

The two text messages were almost identical, both requesting leave, Haihara to suspect that they had even copied and pasted them together.

---They said they have things to do for the next few days and need to take leave.

Haihara looked puzzled.

What's going on now?

You should at least give a reason like sick leave.

However, now that things have come to this, there's nothing Haihara can do even if she refuses, because those two Problem Child are no longer on Earth.

In a corner of Maple Plain City, Kirishima Ai and Takanashi Shiori stood together, both showing expressions of relief as if they had accomplished something great, before quickly turning serious.

Before them stood a newly opened portal leading to R'lyeh.

For obvious reasons, the passage between Earth and R'lyeh is closed, and they can no longer return to R'lyeh by means of ordinary trains or similar methods.

Therefore, Ritual Teleportation Magic, a process that is extremely dangerous for ordinary Magic girls, who are very likely to get lost in the chaotic spacetime.

But...

"Let's go, Kirishima. This time, the two of us will go first. Hopefully, we can find some useful clues."

Time is running out for them.

R'lyeh's decision is about to be implemented and recognized by the royal family, and they are organizing and raising Holy War Army against the Overlord.

Although there were only two of them, they were cute but not very likable high school girls.

But—they will change all of this.

Volume Four Does This Count as a Magical Girl??: Chapter 57 Returning Home

The Royal Capital of R'lyeh enjoys a spring-like climate year-round. While Maple Plain City on Earth is blanketed in snow, the weather here remains unchanged except for the slightly colder air.

However, as R'lyeh person, Takanashi Shiori could sense that the atmosphere in the Royal Capital had changed recently.

War is imminent, and everything may be overturned. Even Takanashi doesn't know what will happen next, and it's so absurd that it's hard to believe it's real.

Their time is running out.

Although they don't know how much is left, that's precisely what makes them anxious and uneasy. Perhaps even their most urgent steps can't catch up with the tail end of the war.

To be honest, it feels a bit like starting to study only a few days before an exam.

But they may only have so much time left.

Let's organize our thoughts first.

They wanted to stop the war, but first they needed to determine its cause. Was the Overlord truly wreaking havoc in R'lyeh for power and authority?

Whether from an emotional or rational perspective, Takanashi Shiori felt that there were many hidden secrets surrounding the war.

She also recalled some words spoken by the Torch Dragon Black Death Cult during her fight with him in the incident instigated by the Flower Demon King.

It is said that no one actually died in that war.

At first glance, it sounds absurd and bizarre, with no element of credibility whatsoever.

After all, setting aside the question of why war casualties could be controlled to such an extent, there are no records in textbooks in R'lyeh explaining such a thing.

However, since it's a question, it needs to be verified.

The following locations have been finalized:

The R'lyeh Royal Library, the Abailia Prince's Territory, and the Magic Tower of the former Overlord himself.

The library and the Overlord's Magic Tower go without saying, and within the Prince's Territory lies Lilith's former residence, which is said to be remarkably well-preserved.

The first one is naturally the easiest to access, but most of them are official records. To confirm which one is the truth, we need to seek help from some highly respected and friendly high-ranking Magic girls.

For example, there's Professor Roland, whom we can't contact at all.

Therefore, there is a significant chance that you will only get an ambiguous answer.

As for Abailia Prince's Territory and the Overlord's Magic Tower, although entering them would seem difficult at first glance, fortunately, they are now the Information-Type Fate Kite and the Information-Type Thousand Sins.

---According to information sponsored by a certain unnamed Kuroki Yuka, they learned that a portal leading directly to the Abailia Territory is hidden in a domain once left behind by an Overlord of the Bird Academy.

Both of them possess Magic Power auras related to the Overlord, and by mastering some Magic Spell, they should be able to evade the various monitoring methods of the Abailia Territory and sneak in to search for clues.

Therefore, going to the Abailia Territory became the first definite option.

After that, Takanashi Shiori made another decision.

That means splitting up and acting separately.

Ai Kirishima Ai travels alone to the Abailia Territory to investigate Lilith's former residence.

Meanwhile, Takanashi Shiori flies to the border of the Kingdom to find the tower where the Overlord once used to research Forbidden Magic, hoping to find any clues there that might lead to the truth.

This approach is certainly very risky.

Given Kirishima Ai's strength and Magic knowledge, she might encounter unforeseen circumstances that she cannot handle.

Meanwhile, Takanashi Shiori must also confront the many dangerous creations and minions left behind by the former Witch near the tower, as well as the various traps and seals within the tower.

But it is indeed the fastest way.

In the end, they chose to trust each other.

I believe they will live up to each other's efforts and complete their respective tasks.

Oh, and by the way, Miss Cangyue Yuri, who has returned to her life Moon Academy Chief, is responsible for scouting and covering for the two of them, as well as finding ways to deal with crises when unexpected events occur, in addition to trying her luck at the library.

Their strongest Magic lies in their belief and the bonds they form.

Racing against time and the truth, this is what these Magic girls can do with all their might in this situation.

Meanwhile, in the Royal Capital R'lyeh, Magic girls are once again preparing their military equipment and sharpening their swords and Magic Spell.

Recently, nobles and ancient Witch from all over R'lyeh have been arriving in the Royal Capital to participate in the upcoming final Court of the Round Table meeting.

Those Great Witch, whether living in seclusion or holding important positions in R'lyeh, must all participate in the final judgment of this Holy War against the Overlord.

The long-awaited haze receded from the clear sky, enveloping the Royal Capital and creating an increasingly oppressive and somber atmosphere.

Will the final outcome be a recurrence of the tragedy, with a dark curtain once again shrouding both worlds, or will someone turn the tide and bring about a miracle?

At least at this moment, no one can answer that.

Everything remains hidden behind the curtain of fate.

Before leaving the Royal Capital, Takanashi Shiori took one last look at the very heart of the Royal Capital, at the Royal Palace bathed in a holy and majestic light.

That is the most sacred and sublime place in R'lyeh.

The Domain of Light, the King's Palace, the place of worship for Witch, R'lyeh's decrees.

At this very moment, the true ruler of R'lyeh, the king with the power to decide everything, resides deep within that place.

However, compared to those nobles and Great Witch, the king has long since retreated into the background, remaining silent to this day, seemingly tacitly approving all of this.

To be honest, she couldn't understand it at all.