Hong: I Might as Well Just Die / Put Yourself in Their Shoes

But unfortunately, it was too late... This was an unfair battle from the very beginning.

If Red lands a single, devastating blow on Lantian Zhu will immediately lose his fighting ability, and vice versa...

No matter how many effective attacks Lantian Zhu launched, Hong maintained a nonchalant attitude, as if she were toying with ants.

Then, as Lantian Zhu's expression finally changed, the Crimson Demon Array erupted... transforming into a soaring red light.

The Lantian Zhu, unable to escape the coverage area, was bound in the air.

Her expression froze, as if she had been frozen in time...

Under the influence of the crimson magic circle, even the wild grass in the wasteland froze.

Whether it's the wind, the air, the flying leaves, or the grasshopper leaping in the air, everything seems to have been frozen in place, as if time had stopped.

And that is...

"Crimson Formation - Infinite Activation"

Furthermore, one of the series of spells that can affect the area within the activated Crimson Magic Circle is --

"Crimson Activation Formula - Restraint".

As she spoke simply, Hong slowly approached, looking at Lantian Zhu, who was frozen in place, yet whose magic was constantly vibrating and struggling.

If we consider Cong Yu as a boss, then he's the kind of monster with no special mechanics, just a few skills used in rotation.

Of course, these skills are hard to dodge...

If we consider Red as a boss, then it's the kind of monster with a multitude of attack variations and endless spells.

At this moment, Lantian Zhu is a victim of the "first encounter kill".

As Hong slowly approached, a dangerous red light began to surge from her right leg... constantly rotating like an electric drill.

It's probably Deep Crimson Drill.

Thinking this, Cong Yu, who had been secretly watching from inside the Jormungandr Train, turned her head away, unwilling to watch Little Lan get beaten.

Someone as kind-hearted as Cong Yu would never look at such things... or if she did, she would only peek through her fingers.

Thinking this, Cong Yu listened to what was coming from outside the car window—

The sounds were "boom crackle-plop-uh-uh-ah-ah!!"

I knew it... Little Lan got screwed (sad).

Wait, why is it Red screaming?!

Chapter 254 Red: I'd rather die

The blazing azure flames and flickering lightning filled Lantian Zhu's entire body... while the red hue on Lantian Zhu's body was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

It seems that Hong kicked Lantian Zhu through the stomach, which triggered something, leaving him charred and raw by the intertwining of electricity and fire.

Both the flames and the lightning were a deep blue color.

It's clear that it all stems from the magic of Lantian Zhu.

"Uh huh huh huh huh huh huh... ahhhh!"

Red screamed as she watched the azure magic erupt from Lantian Zhu's abdomen, traveling down her legs and throughout her body.

However, these powers are not hidden inside Lantian Zhu's stomach.

Rather, it is buried in the blood of Lantian Zhu.

"Sizzle!"

Under the flickering light, the effect of [Crimson Activation Formula - Restraint] was quickly dispelled.

Although the [Crimson Formation - Infinite Activation] covering the ground still remains, it will not have any substantial effect until Red re-releases the "Crimson Activation Formula" series.

"Aaaaaah... Damn it, this is... uh... all planned... so insidious! Aaaaaah--"

Hong accused, her voice trembling with a tingling sensation, and crimson magic gathered around her.

"This is the experience I learned from previous battles, and I endured the burning sensation of my blood all the way here."

As she said this, Lantian Zhu gripped Hong's long, black-stockinged legs tightly, pinning them firmly to her abdomen.

At the same time, he used magic to entangle his entire body, dealing with the impact that Hong unleashed in her attempt to break free.

If you want to win against a stronger opponent, you must pay a price.

They must also demonstrate awareness.

This was clearly a trap set the moment the idea of "wanting to fight" was born... and it wasn't something that had just begun.

Otherwise, there would be even less magic power available.

In other words, while she was having normal conversations with Yaochuan Guang, Cong Yu, and Xiao Cui, and going to challenge Hong Xiawu Hong to a duel, she was already enduring the boiling sensation in her veins.

No, it's not just a feeling of boiling over, it's genuine boiling over.

Visibly, Lantian Zhu's body was covered in charred marks.

Lantian Zhu came up with this idea from a previous battle between a magical girl with the surname D (Dente:???) and Vampire.

This technique works on one's own blood—

--

[Mana Loading 0.1%]

[Activation/Switch Confirmation Mode Enabled]

[Self-Reinforcing System - Continuous Type - Confirmed Complete]

[Evaporation Burst - Boiling Blood]

--

Lantian Zhu calls it Boiling Blood, which is the ability to Mana Loading and retain it as a spell.

Although Mana Loading into the blood, there is no way to undo the spell and reuse the magic power.

However, since it is a spell created from one's own magic, it can still pose a threat even if it is simply sprinkled on someone.

This seems to have pioneered a certain technique.

Lantian Zhu is truly a genius... Her brain works really well in normal circumstances; she truly lives up to her reputation.

Perhaps it will be very useful once it's widely adopted... as long as everyone can accept self-harm.

Hmm, no... it's probably best not to promote it too widely.

Otherwise, many agencies would force the magical girls in their teams to learn such spells in order to achieve high efficiency in handling commissions.

Cong Yu had no doubt that those guys were capable of doing such a thing.

Then, in the next instant...

Hong got serious... or rather, she had been forced into a position where she had no choice but to get serious by Lantian Zhu.

Therefore, it is not advisable to fight with a playful attitude.

But whether it's red or Cong Yu...

Sometimes, we just can't learn from our mistakes.

Although Cong Yu's fighting style is not "playing around," but rather he likes to "explain" and is used to "holding back."

"Buzz!!!!"

Something was humming softly, and within the Crimson Formation, the entire air seemed to tremble...

Space was trembling.

Or rather, the space itself felt pain.

"..."

"..."red.

Countless red hues began to surge up from the ground, gradually covering the red body and pushing Lantian Zhu away from the red.

And that's really the end.

Cong Yu made this judgment as he looked at the large Crimson Formation spreading beneath his feet... While Hong was being entangled by Lantian Zhu, she was secretly expanding the range of the Crimson Formation.

To be honest, after the Crimson Formation spread so far, even he didn't really want to fight Red.

Judging by appearances, it's already at "startup level three".

If you want him to find a way to fight Hong...

Or rather, in "high-level games," no one will give Red the chance to expand the Crimson Formation... just like that Monster before.

In the battle with "Le", if Hong tries to show any intention of expanding the range of the magic circle, she will definitely be relentlessly attacked.

But Lantian Zhu did not stop it... or rather, she realized she needed to stop it, but lacked the ability.

This is --

"[Crimson Formation - Infinite Activation - Activation IV], give up... At this moment, you can't even reach me."

In response to this, Lantian Zhu tried to squeeze out the last bit of her magic power to attack. However, she was blocked by some suddenly appearing crimson crystals.

Within the magic circle's range, the crimson crystals automatically condensed and then disappeared... appearing quite intelligent.

All of this stems from the magic array beneath our feet; if we can find a way to destroy it, then there is clearly still hope of victory.

Unfortunately, at this moment, Lantian Zhu no longer had the magic to try.

All Lantian Zhu could do was watch helplessly as Hong launched an outrageously large-scale attack: "Crimson Activation Formula - Nova"

"..." Lantian Zhu, who was hit by the red halo that spread instantly, was sent flying backward like a kite with its string broken, and then hit the ground, raising a huge cloud of dust.

However, it is still within the range of the magic array.

This shows that the magic array that Red just expanded has indeed covered the entire wasteland...

The Four Great Families will come to repair it, so there's no need to worry.

After the smoke and dust cleared, Lantian Zhu lay peacefully asleep in the crater...

The transformation has been canceled by the attack.

He's lying there now, mouth open and eyes closed...

"This is... the end!"

As she made this declaration, Red raised her hand high, and immense magical power condensed in the air... Then, she noticed Youyou's gaze.

Turning his head, he saw Cong Yu staring intently at him.

Cong Yu poked his head out from the void and looked at her.

Flying... Flying Head?

"You win, Red."

Reflecting on this, Cong Yu looked at Hong, who was covered in wounds, and couldn't help but smile inexplicably, "You almost ended up living with me."

Where is the logic in this statement?

Hong couldn't help but think about it... Then, she spent a few seconds figuring out Cong Yu's logic and realized that he was right.

"..."

"..." Lantian Zhu! Your name is Lantian Zhu, right? Wake up!

Hit me!! Hit me now!!!

Chapter 255 Empathy

They've lost... Red has utterly lost!!!

A precious opportunity was once presented to her, but she failed to seize it...

If she had another chance, she would definitely pretend to underestimate her opponent.