Arriving in Neon Monster City, Litang (mist) / 24. Bodhi Qili

"Cong Yu- chan, you were talking in your sleep the whole time--"

Yaochuan Guang spoke very softly to Cong Yu, trying not to wake Xiao Cui and Lantian Zhu.

Are you talking in your sleep?

Cong Yu was unaware that she had a habit of talking in her sleep. She had never heard her say anything similar when she slept with the BOSS before.

However, it's also possible that the BOSS didn't hear it, because she's sleeping very soundly.

"..."

What did I say?

Cong Yu asked in a soft voice.

"Um..."

Yaochuan Guang thought for a moment about Cong Yu's words, a smile playing on his lips, "It's that weird 'hehehe' laugh."

What?! I'm actually an elder of the Soul Hall?!

Then, Xiao Cui's voice came from the side, sounding somewhat Sorrow: "And 'so lonely' too."

"..." Yaochuan Guang: "Hmm."

"..."

"Actually, things are fine now."

Cong Yu spoke calmly, explaining, "Loneliness and solitude are things from before I met you... it's my teenage years, you know?"

Now that you put it that way, Yaochuan Guang could understand.

However, it's not about understanding the second half, but about understanding the first half.

"Huh? Before you met me..."

As Yaochuan Guang spoke, he pondered Cong Yu's words, then his eyes widened in surprise. "So that means Cong Yu- chan actually cares about me a lot!"

"..." In this kind of place, this idiot seems surprisingly perceptive.

But Cong Yu clearly wouldn't admit it, and he scoffed, "What does this have to do with you? What kind of self-aggrandizing kid are you?"

With that, Cong Yu closed her eyes, rolled over, and lay flat on her back. "Hmph, stop talking, go to sleep."

"..."

"..." In the darkness, Yaochuan Guang and Xiao Cui exchanged a glance, and then both laughed... Isn't this just tsundere?

So cute--

Then one of them hugged Cong Yu, and the other snuggled into her arms, happily trying to fall asleep again...

It seems that Cong Yu will no longer let them roll down.

Hmm? Something seems off.

Yaochuan Guang and Xiao Cui both came up to hug him, and he even talked to Cong Yu to build up their goodwill. So what about Lantian Zhu?

Yes, Lantian Zhu is in bed too...

But as always, he slept like a log.

World-famous painting – Lantian Zhu Is Sleeping.

Chapter 203 Arrival in the Japan City of Eccentrics, Litang (Just kidding)

Kyoto does not have Magical Girl Office.

Everyone knows this...

There are so many eccentric people in Kyoto that they often appear on the streets, and tourists visiting Kyoto can even occasionally take pictures of them.

The people at Magical Girl Headquarters also know this.

However, what Qili and the magical girls traveling with her could not have imagined was that... there were so many strange people around.

How should I describe it?

Well, they're everywhere...

The carefree Oni Clan, the drifting ghosts, the Crow Tengu with black wings on their backs, and the fox demons cleaning the ground with tails trailing behind them.

Kappa carrying a small schoolbag, Tree Spirit with wrinkles on its skin like trees, and Dog God with a Shiba Inu's head.

The Bridge Princess in red, the cat pushing a cart, the God of Misfortune spinning around, and the Flying Head holding its own head.

Countless strange-looking people, and even some "monsters" that have been recorded in history, were moving about in twos and threes on the streets.

The local residents of Kyoto did not seem particularly surprised.

Or rather, humans naturally coexist with these strange people... although

It's still very chaotic.

Because those weirdos have no manners...

Yes, although there was no malicious intent, it was indeed a lack of manners... for example, touching and looking around indiscriminately, but not buying anything.

Some shop owners were pondering how much purchasing power the jade given by the Kappa and the gold beads given to them by some strange people would have if converted into modern currency.

He was there, constantly calculating on his phone, trying to figure out how much change he needed...

As a result, the strange person who bought the items didn't wait for the shopkeeper to give him change and just left with the goods... From this perspective, the extra money could be considered a tip.

"Lady Qili, this is really a bit..."

"It's strange," a magical girl asked, looking at the scene with a sigh. "But it's peaceful, at least."

Indeed, if we were to give a concrete description of the scene where "weirdos and humans coexist peacefully," it would probably be similar to the scene before us.

"Kyoto is probably special."

Qili said coldly, tapping the magical girl on the head. "Don't expect that humans will receive similar treatment after Central City is occupied."

There's no need for Qili to remind me of that.

The Monster Group in Central City is clearly driven by chaos, destruction, and slaughter, unlike the King in Kyoto...

Or rather, unlike the five kings of Japan.

The eccentric "king" is actually overly tolerant and indifferent because of his own power and lofty "character".

So let's think about it from this perspective...

If Central City truly wants peace and tranquility, wouldn't it be best to hand it over to a powerful ruler?

If I had to choose... the King of Wind City would definitely be better.

Qili thought to herself, but then she realized that many magical girls had expressions similar to hers.

This shows that everyone is thinking the same thing.

"..." What?! You bunch of traitors?!

In her heart, Qili rebuked them in this way, but she only watched them silently.

Oh, I'm already a traitor. Never mind then.

As everyone watched this peculiar sight, unseen in other cities, a large fluttering moth flew in from the distant horizon.

Alright, as the other party flew closer, Qili and the others realized it was a Tengu.

It had jet-black wings on its back, wore a hat on its head, and was holding a phone, tapping away. Then it looked directly at Qili.

Among this group of magical girls, Qili seems to be the strongest, so she should probably be the leader.

"You must be from the Magical Girl Headquarters... The branch we set up for you is in this direction, please follow me."

As the Tengu spoke, it turned and led the way, saying, "We've prepared a group of magical girls as employees for you... They're basically children raised by the Guhuo Bird, and they're quite familiar with Kyoto."

"If you encounter any difficulties in your work afterward, please feel free to contact the Tengu Guard, and we will come to your aid."

"..." This statement contains a lot of information... The children raised by this eccentric are already beyond the comprehension of these magical girls.

But the most amazing part comes later...

"The Tengu Guard?"

Qili couldn't help but ask, "Are the Tengu the security in Kyoto?"

The Tengu nodded in agreement.

"Yes, at least near the Tamamo Palace, when demons or monsters cause trouble, it's always the Tengu Guard step in and drag those guys back..."

As he said this, Tengu pointed to the east of Kyoto and added, "We've recently started taking over the area around Mount Oe as well. But it's quite dangerous because the Oni Clan violently resist the law. So we need to beat them up and then drag them to the Demon King for him to deal with."

After saying this, the Tengu turned to look at the dozens of magical girls and added, "If you can't beat them, you can call other youkai for help."

"..." In other words, the magical girls who were transferred to Kyoto as managers actually did a different job than those in other places.

Although both involve fighting monsters, the work here is more like that of a police officer, or rather, like that of an auxiliary police officer assisting the Tengu.

Because strange people, or rather, monsters and weirdos, don't cause destruction aimlessly; rather, it falls into categories like drunken brawls.

So all you need to do is beat them up, not kill them...

Just hand them over to their respective bosses and let those people punish them.

Hmm... doesn't this job seem more righteous and approachable? It's the legendary work of protecting peace!

Although, according to this Miss Tengu...

The idea that random passersby might be better fighters than them is a bit ridiculous.

But anyway, it seems safer than in Central City... I thought it was a dangerous mission, but it turns out to be a relaxing vacation?

As everyone was feeling quite happy, they arrived at their new permanent office location... which also served as their residence.

"We're here. This is the place. There are magical girls who moved here beforehand. They all have very nice personalities, so you can get along with them without worry."

As the Tengu spoke, he maintained his smile and nodded to the magical girls, "The Guhuo Bird's parenting abilities are still reliable... So..."

That's all. I'll go back and report to Tamamo.

With that, she fluttered away and disappeared into the horizon, just like a fluttering moth.

"This is..."

Qili murmured to herself, looking up at the massive yet modern-style cluster of shiki-ya buildings before her... huge, enormous, incredibly huge.

Luxurious, very luxurious, extremely luxurious.

It's even more luxurious than the headquarters!

If it weren't for the sign clearly stating "[Magical Girl Association (Kyoto Branch)]", who would know this was a branch?!

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Wow—so beautiful!

"So beautiful!"

"It's bigger than headquarters..."

Several younger magical girls entered the huge branch and couldn't help but marvel at the luxurious decor.

Even at headquarters, you absolutely cannot see it.

"..." Qili remained silent for a moment. She walked through the entrance hall and courtyard and began to realize what the decoration and style here were based on.

It's the Magical Girl Headquarters in North Capital...

This is the Magical Girl Headquarters located in North Capital before North Capital was captured... The Lord of Mount Oe and the Master of Tamamo Palace built this branch in imitation of the former headquarters.

Back then, the magical girls of Japan were, on the Light Side, more powerful than the monsters, or rather...

Before the "King" took action to occupy North Capital, everyone was still immersed in the illusion that "the world is at peace".

Therefore, it's only natural that it's more luxurious than the current headquarters in Central City, because...

This is the past, that vanished, nonexistent glory that humans and magical girls could share.

From this perspective, those two top players are truly taking this collaboration very seriously.

Unfortunately, they probably don't understand humans...