Surrounded by Allies / Congyu Is So Reassuring

It wasn't that he truly considered Tereido a good friend; it's just that Tereido had been treating him to meals and using Tereido's money the whole way...

He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who eats another's food is bound to him.

We're at least fair-weather friends.

Chapter 274 Encirclement by Allied Forces

"Wait a minute, does Dente have that much influence? He actually managed to get the Church to come and save you... Besides, a magical girl's power shouldn't be enough against Ancient Ones, right?"

As Little Shadow observed Zongzheng Ximei mixing a simple cocktail, she asked this question while watching Tereido what had happened earlier.

Meanwhile, Tereido, who had fled to Japan, sat at the counter drinking her beverage. "She doesn't have much influence, but Maikavell and I are fighting on her turf after all... Magical girls have to intervene, otherwise they'll lose face."

Little Shadow was right.

For the Ancient Ones, the current magical girls' strength is not enough... but there are different kinds of "not enough".

The threat posed by magical girls is merely enough to make them "look down on" them, not to the point of "completely ignoring" them.

In other words, a large number of ants can still kill an elephant.

"Even if it's not enough, it's enough to make things go against Maikavell if they cooperate with me."

As she said this, Tereido on her hand and explained, "Besides, Maikavell doesn't want to make a big fuss. If the other clans knew I had such a book... then there wouldn't be enough cake to go around."

I see.

"So, what exactly is that book? What led the Ancient Ones of the Malkavian Clan to conclude that it's something that could allow vampires to once again dominate the world?"

As Little Shadow said this, she glanced outside the bar and said, "Won't some Vampire come and cause trouble later?"

In response to Little Shadow's words, Tereido simply replied, "It can turn an ordinary Vampire into someone close to the level of Vampire Prince... and the cost is minimal, with a guaranteed success rate."

Simply turning Vampire into Vampire Prince is nothing special. But if you add "a small cost," then it's a different story.

The overwhelming number of Vampire Prince Vampire will pose a huge threat to the current system and human society.

"As for the Vampire causing trouble..."

Tereido gave a slightly awkward smile, then reluctantly assured, "If those guys are willing to cross the ocean to find me... they might, perhaps, possibly, possibly, just maybe, they'll find their way here."

Then, almost the instant Tereido finished speaking...

"Sizzle..."

The lights in the bar all went out at once, including the stage lights and the bar counter lights...

The sudden dimming of the room caused Zongzheng Ximei to pause for a moment... She was still learning and couldn't mix drinks without watching the cocktail shaker.

The sudden power outage gradually quieted the noisy atmosphere in the bar, and Little Shadow calmly put down her glass.

"An uninvited guest has arrived."

As she casually spoke, Little Shadow stood up and looked towards the door with all the other monsters. "Everyone, prepare for battle."

The moment her words fell...

"Bump!!!"

The bar door shattered instantly, and what poured in were about twenty or thirty Vampire... their blood-red eyes gleaming in the night.

Then, what came into the Vampire' view was a large group of strange people, about a hundred or so, who stood up at the same time. Each of them had some non-human features and their faces were not very good.

In the darkness, their eyes gleamed with magical light of different colors.

Um... this doesn't seem good.

But it doesn't matter! Thirty against one hundred, the advantage is in my hands!

Thinking this, these Vampire, whose minds were clearly not quite right, rushed toward the nearest bar while shouting "Blood, blood!"

Meanwhile, the strange-looking people, their faces full of displeasure, all began to gather magical power.

"Hunting Time!"

"I finally get a day off today!"

"Dinner's ready! Dinner's ready!"

"..." Magic intertwined, instantly turning this bar, belonging to the 22nd Group, into a battlefield.

However, Little Shadow showed no intention of making a move.

"Everyone, be careful during the fight. Don't smash too many things, and don't underestimate your opponents and get injured... Also, remember to leave some survivors."

Little Shadow stood behind the bar and spoke simply.

Zongzheng Ximei hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do... whether to stay and watch or join the beating.

Little Shadow noticed this and nodded to the other person, reminding them, "You can try fighting if you want, but be careful not to hit friendly forces."

After all, once you become a member of the Monster Group, you'll always have to try to learn how to fight, and experiencing the feeling of chaotic battles beforehand isn't bad.

"Uh, okay... then I'll go."

As Zongzheng Ximei channeled her magic, a pair of dragon horns gradually began to appear on her forehead.

A heat-infused light began to appear in her hands...

That's right, this is her latest acquired ability!

Legend has it that only 99% of magical girls and monsters can master the core technique—Magic Missile!

Commonly known as the Magic Bullet!

"Call out--"

"Boom!"

The magic bullet from her fingertip flew out rapidly, successfully hitting its target in the crowd and causing a small explosion.

"..."

"Ah!"

Then, the strange man screamed in agony. He broke free from the battlefield, rolled twice, and extinguished the fire that had started on his clothes.

Oh no, it looks like we hit friendly forces.

Under Zongzheng Ximei's awkward expression, Little Shadow slowly spoke, "This is the first lesson: in chaotic battles, try to focus on close combat."

The somewhat inexperienced Zongzheng Ximei glanced apologetically at her ally lying on the ground. "Oh, oh, sorry, sorry."

Then, she unleashed another spell she had just learned.

This technique is incredible! It's an activation technique that most magical girls and monsters absolutely must learn!

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[Mana Loading 6.6%]

[Activation/Switch Confirmation Mode Enabled]

[Self-Enhancement System - Confirmed Complete]

[Body Enhancement]

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"Ouch, ouch... Don't use me as a teaching example, Master Little Shadow!"

The strange man, clutching his back, complained as he sat down to the side, watching Zongzheng Ximei fight in the crowd. "But, the newcomer seems pretty strong, though still a bit inexperienced... Ah! Brother Bull Head!"

Amidst the strange man's exclamation, the Minotaur was sent flying by Zongzheng Ximei's elbow, lying on the ground with his mouth open... before passing out.

"Ah! Sister Ma!"

A Vampire who had been punched away by Zongzheng Ximei crashed into a horse girl, causing everyone around to fall to the ground.

"Ah! Mr. Piano Soul!"

"Lizard Bro!"

"..."

"..." Tereido remained silent, watching Zongzheng Ximei havoc in the crowd, and then glancing at the strange man beside her who was constantly exclaiming as if reciting a death list.

For her, this was the first time she had ever seen that the Monster Group was such a cheerful and lively place.

Surprisingly, it was very interesting.

Tonight, Zongzheng Ximei had the most wins.

A new kill leader has been crowned! Winner winner, chicken dinner!

What? You're saying this is team-based competition and not a battle royale mode? Hmm... then where are Zongzheng Ximei's teammates?

(The teammates, seriously injured and lying on the ground:...)

Chapter 275 Reassuring Cong Yu

The sunset in Wind City is very beautiful.

Dente had visited the Wind City before, but he had never really observed its Wind City closely...

Looking at it now, it actually looks quite nice.

With that thought in mind, Dente, carrying bags of blood, pretended to be a medical worker and sat on the tram.

Although, in theory, medical staff shouldn't be taking trams.

But she had no other choice, since taking a taxi was too expensive, and she had forgotten to ask Tereido for some of the country's currency before setting off.

After that, it will cost ten or twenty thousand.

Dente isn't a magical girl from this city, so it's unrealistic for her to fly in the sky after transforming... It wouldn't be good if she got recognized.

Fortunately, people in this country don't like to bother others, so no one cared what she was carrying.

Thinking this, she quietly watched the sunset outside the window.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled into the carriage like molten gold, dyeing everything a warm orange-yellow. The trees outside the window were also illuminated, their edges edged with gold.

The light streamed quietly through the windows, converging into Light Beam that shone on the passengers inside the tram.

Dente sat by the window, her gaze wandering aimlessly across the carriage. Suddenly, her eyes fixed on a familiar figure.

It was a little girl with long green hair, looking down at her phone... Isn't that... so-and-so?

Dente remembered that the little girl was accompanied by a blonde and a blue-haired magical girl, with whom he had briefly crossed paths before.

Oh no, I hope I don't get recognized...

Dente was a little conflicted. She tried to shrink back and hide the blood bag in her hand... If she was discovered, she wouldn't know how to explain.

Unfortunately, it didn't work out in the end, because the little girl, who seemed to be named Xiao Cui, suddenly raised her head.

Her gaze traveled across the carriage and landed on Dente. After blinking, she recognized him.

Didn't that pretentious magical girl go back to her country? What's she doing back in Wind City...? Should she say hello?

"Dente?"

Xiao Cui's voice came from the station, and Dente looked at the platform, realizing that he was about to get off, and looked up in confusion.

"Huh? Are you calling me?"

As he said this, Dente pretended he wasn't Dente, then got up and opened the car door.

I got off the bus.

She kept the large bag in her hands protected, trying to prevent Xiao Cui from seeing the blood bags inside... She did a pretty good job of protecting it.

"???" Xiao Cui was a little confused. She tilted her head and looked at Dente getting off the bus. She didn't think she had mistaken him for someone else.

No matter how you look at it, it's Dente...

Has he forgotten who he is? Or is his Italy accent simply not pronounced correctly?

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"I'm back! And the blood I wanted is here..."

Dente pushed open the bar door, and to the sound of the doorbell, he saw a scene of utter chaos. "Holy crap!"

What Dente saw was a ground covered in the stench of Vampire blood, and a mess of strange, wounded people.