Why Would I Eat Cake If I Didn't Want To?

Qili:"..."

That's terrifying! How could this "king" have such a despicable personality?

Under Qili's melancholy gaze, Cong Yu, who had been eavesdropping from underground, said with a touch of wistfulness, "It's hard to imagine that you would propose a plan for strange people to govern... Aren't you on the side of humanity?"

If it were one of the familiar faces in the association, one of those guys Cong Yu even remembers people's birthdays, making such a proposal.

That Cong Yu seemed a bit more normal.

However, during the voting process, they must have cast the "yes" vote...

Cong Yu could understand it, after all... everyone knows the principle of "if you can't beat them, join them".

Besides, Japan doesn't actually plan to fight anymore.

The great battle in North Capital... has truly terrified them.

So, if King Level being wants to take over the Spirit Vein Nodule, then let them take it... That's probably what the Magical Girl Association is thinking.

The Snow Woman's North Capital serves as a cautionary tale, and her policies were relatively appeasement-oriented.

Although they ignored the lives of humans in the icy wilderness, they also didn't remove the barrier, allowing the Monster to attack unchecked.

"I roughly understand your and the association's thinking."

Cong Yu said this, then shrugged. "However, I don't have any plans to become king right now... Back in Wind City High School, I could have easily become king, but I didn't, did I?"

After all, Cong Yu could become king at any time.

"I think we get along quite well now... I am the uncrowned king of Wind City, but the people of Wind City are unaware of my existence."

Cong Yu said this, looking somewhat surprised.

Qili: "I will also deal with those strange, clueless people who spy on Wind City like before."

"However, I'm too lazy to deal with those small fry, and the activities and presence of magical girls save me a lot of trouble..."

"Yes, if you need my help with anything, or if there's any information you need me to know, just release your magic here, just like today."

With these words, Cong Yu undoubtedly made his promises and offered his conditions, which appeared to be quite conciliatory.

Extremely lenient.

It's so beautiful it's unbelievable.

Qili blinked, looking at the masked, gentle-voiced king, and asked doubtfully, "Your Majesty... do you love humans?"

"..." Cong Yu felt a bit awkward; this way of speaking always seemed to only appear in magical girl manga.

Um, okay... then it's not a big problem.

However, Cong Yu had no reason to hide anything from him, and he made a gesture that clearly angered the Korea: "Just a little bit... and only the kids I find pleasing to the eye."

Amidst these words, Cong Yu waved his hand...

A colossal Giant Serpent emerged from the void and stopped in front of Cong Yu, its mouth agape, waiting for him to enter.

However, Cong Yu didn't rush inside. Instead, she extended an invitation to Qili and the girl. "Would you like to come along? I'll take you back to the Magical Girl Association."

Upon hearing Cong Yu's words, the girl first glanced at the Giant Serpent's mouth...

It was pitch black; I couldn't see anything.

The girl, who felt somewhat frightened, didn't smell any fishy or foul odor, but she still felt a bit reluctant to leave.

It feels quite dangerous.

However, Qili pondered for a moment and understood the underlying meaning in this "king's" words—creating momentum.

This is to express the intention of "as the Monster King, I agree with Qili's point of view" or "I have reached a cooperative relationship with Qili".

He decided to bring the two of them along to the Magical Girl Association to make his presence known.

Well, to put it bluntly...

We need to help them impress the people in the association.

"Then, thank you for your help."

As she said this, Qili nodded respectfully, indicating her agreement in the face of her apprentice's astonished gaze.

"Wait! Teacher, are you serious?"

The girl couldn't help but shout, even though her reason and emotions told her that the Monster King probably wouldn't want to kill her.

After all, killing her would be easy; there's no need to choose such a complicated method.

But she really didn't think going into the mouth of a Great Serpent was a good idea... just thinking about it was disgusting!

However, Qili ignored her resistance and instead took the girl's hand, following Cong Yu into the snake's mouth.

Left with no other choice, the girl had to comply.

Since the teacher is already acting this way, why not just obey her?

As the girls gritted their teeth, closed their eyes, and plunged into the darkness, they also felt a sensation of "passing through a membrane."

Then, very quickly, the darkness vanished before their eyes.

Instead of darkness, what appeared before Qili and the girl was a train-like carriage, just like "first class".

There was a large space between the seats, and even Madoka with what appeared to be some snacks on them.

This scene was completely different from what Qili and the young girl had imagined.

The two of them initially thought it would contain some kind of twisted blood vessels and muscles, or a structure similar to snake intestines.

Is this the result of a cozy and inviting layout?

"Please have a seat, the train will arrive at the station soon."

As Cong Yu spoke, she carefully brought out two pieces of crystal-clear pastry for the two of them... She was just too kind and approachable.

The girl, who was eating her snacks with an open and generous attitude, immediately developed a strong liking for the king in front of her.

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"Rumble, rumble, rumble--"

"..." The staff of the Magical Girl Association looked up at the strange sound, wondering what noise was coming from the direction of the ceiling.

"What's going on?"

"Wait... what's that?!"

"A giant snake? Isn't that the one Ms. Qili mentioned in her report... No way?! Help!!!"

Both the staff and the higher-ups in the association quickly received the news that "the Monster King has appeared at headquarters."

Someone burst into laughter three times on the spot, and then fell unconscious.

The magical girls, who were stationed as part of the defense force, whistled and pulled back their colleagues who were preparing to attack.

As the headquarters of the Magical Girl Association, they lost the last bit of dignity they had left... but not completely.

Because Cong Yu didn't make a big fuss about it, she could have kept it completely hidden.

From this perspective, he is truly a person of great conscience.

"..." On that day, the people at the Magical Girl Association headquarters once again felt the fear of being dominated by the Monster King...

Then, the fear began to dissipate.

Because the masked Monster King, along with Qili and the girl, emerged from the snake's mouth and attacked everyone present who was tense.

Call.

This left those who were prepared to die stunned.

Then, the fear completely disappeared.

Those present, completely bewildered, received a gift from the Monster King —a cake gift box.

"Nice to meet you. I am the King of Wind City. Please take good care of me... Let's get along well in the days to come--"

by Cong Yu

Chapter 110 Why would I not eat cake?

"..." Watching the Giant Serpent depart, the members of the Magical Girl Association present exchanged bewildered glances, some of them finding it hard to believe they were still alive.

To be precise, they didn't expect it.

The mighty Monster King suddenly appeared at the Magical Girl Association's headquarters, but instead of vandalizing, looting, burning, or blowing up their headquarters...

After offering some words of comfort and giving out some cake and gift boxes, they really just left like that?!

This doesn't seem like the Monster King, but rather some kind of leader!

However, I have to admit... that guy really is handsome.

Although he wore a mask, his behavior carried an indescribable, yet not contradictory, gentleness and ease, which was exceptionally pleasant to listen to.

Well, the main thing is the contrast of "haha, he's still alive."

Perhaps this is a different kind of Stockholm syndrome?

After being treated kindly by a powerful figure who could have killed their entire family at any moment, they felt a sense of gratitude... even though this "kindness" was actually just normal treatment.

"That strange guy just left like that."

"You survived..."

"Indeed."

"I'm so lucky... I feel like I've used up all the luck I've ever had in my life."

"..." The crowd sighed, or rather... they were almost cheering, which finally made the girl beside them realize that, in ordinary people...

Even the magical girls realized just how powerful the Monster King truly was.

Actually, my teacher's respectful attitude was not unusual.

"Awoo--"

With this attitude, the girl began eating the cake from her gift box, even licking the cream from the corner of her mouth.

The researchers who were collecting cake boxes nearby were shocked. "You... you, what are you doing?"

The person in the white lab coat pointed at the girl eating cake in surprise. "Why are you eating it?"

Girl: "???"

Huh? Otherwise? Could it be... there's something wrong with the cake?

The girl put down the cake in her hand with a puzzled look, carefully examined it, and then... she made a surprising discovery!

It turns out the four cakes tasted different.

They even have chocolate flavor! Great!

With that thought in mind, the girl happily scooped up a spoonful of chocolate cake and ate it. "What's wrong? The cake is delicious--"

Soon, amidst the researchers' expressions of existential doubt...

The cake box that the girl had been holding, which was already full, was quickly emptied, and even the cream on top was scraped off completely.

"You... you... you... I... I... I..."

The girl dressed as a researcher didn't know what to say. She looked at the cake box, then at the young woman.

"Logically speaking, if a normal person received something from a weirdo, would they just open it and eat it? Even disregarding the informational value within, at least..."

Before the researcher could finish speaking, Qili patted her on the shoulder. "So, my apprentice isn't normal... Oh well, she won't be short of a piece of cake."

That's not wrong, and at least it's certain that...

There shouldn't be anything wrong with this cake; it's just a regular cake.

"..."

"Is there poison in the cake? Why wouldn't I eat it?"

The girl, however, stood with her hands on her hips, looking completely self-righteous. "Besides, this isn't a cake given by a monster, it's the Monster King's cake!"

What's the difference?

A man dressed similarly as a researcher next to her pushed up his glasses in embarrassment, his face showing a complete bewilderment at the girl's thought process.