Episode Seven and the "Super Scary" Haunted House

"After season two ends, are you interested in traveling to the Americas District?"

"... ah?"

Xiao Chun was still wondering what Fang Ming had done when she suddenly heard this abrupt change of topic, and she couldn't help but be taken aback.

How did we suddenly get onto the Americas District?

After a moment of stunned thought, the clever Xiao Chun quickly figured out the reason:

"Is it because of the Magical Girls that appeared in the Americas District?"

"That's right, it's time to meet our new 'companion,' and by the way..."

Bang.

Fang Ming used the cleaver in his hand to cut the ribs on the cutting board.

"--It's time to clean up some of the 'garbage' over there."

After Fang Ming finished speaking, he swept the crumbs next to the cutting board into the trash can next to him.

Chapter 142, Episode 7, and the 'Super Scary' Haunted House

The next day, before the movie screening.

Because it was a rare holiday, the Magical Girls trio still gathered together in Fang Ming's safe house.

They came here after breakfast and helped Song Niandong and Fang Ming tidy up their belongings in the safe house.

That's right.

They're moving.

"Where's Xiao Bai? Why isn't he here?"

Xiao Qiu looked around curiously, but couldn't find Xiao Bai in the safe house.

Fang Ming casually explained, "She has more important things to do."

"I see."

Yu Muqiu didn't suspect anything. She nodded and continued packing the things in the room.

Chen Xiaoxia didn't care about any of that; she just asked with curiosity and excitement:

"I heard we're moving into a big base, like in the movies, a headquarters where righteous heroes gather, is that right?"

"That's right," Fang Ming replied, having finished wrapping a large box with tape.

"Our temporary headquarters is located in a government building in the south of the city."

"Why 'temporary'?" Chen Xiaoxia asked, puzzled.

Fang Ming smiled and said, "Because the actual headquarters has only just started construction, it will probably be completed after the New Year."

Because of Xiao Bai's 'efforts', the Federation decided to fund the construction of a headquarters for the Magical Girls.

It's not the previous place that appeared to be the Magical Girls Headquarters, but was actually still under the jurisdiction of the Federation.

It is a true headquarters managed and controlled by the Magical Girls, and it is fully equipped to provide Magical Girls with regular support.

However, precisely because there are so many things involved, although funding can be provided without limit, it will still take some time to build and put them into use.

Therefore, the Magical Girls cannot move into the new headquarters yet and can only stay at another 'headquarters' for now.

As for the original Investigation Department, that place wasn't actually part of the Investigation Department's territory. In addition, Xiao Bai had a rather unpleasant falling out with some people, so at Xu Chen's suggestion, the entire Magical Girls Headquarters decided to move.

"Actually... it doesn't have to be this complicated, does it?"

Yu Muqiu put the things in the box, turned to the group and said, "There are only a few of us, so we can just pick a place to gather. I think Fang Ming's safe house is pretty good. It's a bit small, but it has everything."

Yu Muqiu felt that moving the headquarters and building a new one was a bit of an overreaction and a waste of money!

Even before they had a Magical Girls Headquarters, they still fought Demons and collected Nightmare Seed, didn't they?

As long as the Demons can be defeated successfully, it seems that having a headquarters or not makes no difference.

Fang Ming shook his head and said:

"It's different. Establishing Magical Girls Headquarters, although more symbolic than practical, is very important. It represents your importance to the world and will deter some people who have different ideas about you. That alone is enough."

Moreover, with a headquarters, information from all over the world will converge there, so the Magical Girls will be able to know immediately if any problems arise or if they encounter anyone who might be Magical Girls.

Intelligence, efficiency, and keeping certain people out of the loop are the reasons for establishing the Magical Girls Headquarters.

Otherwise, if we really let these Magical Girls run wild, I believe they might encounter something unexpected the next day.

Ultimately, Magical Girls are too kind and innocent, and easily deceived. What adults like Fang Ming need to do is keep these malicious intentions from others at bay.

Maintain the kind and gentle nature of the Magical Girls.

More importantly, with this headquarters where the Magical Girls often gather, if a Magical Girls encounters an accident or needs assistance, the Magical Girls at headquarters can be notified immediately and rush to her rescue.

If there are more and more Magical Girls in the future, then this headquarters will become necessary.

After all, there are still two suspected Magical Girls in the Americas District.

After spending the whole morning tidying up most of the Western Capital in the room, everyone sat back down in the living room and looked out the window at the Sky Screen.

Episode 7 aired as scheduled at the usual time.

On the day of the cultural festival, the weather was nice, and the entire Spring City High School was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

The school gate was covered with all sorts of banners, and students from many classes were standing at the gate promoting their class's 'culture'.

Accompanied by Xiao Chun, Fang Ming entered the school building. He looked around and asked Xiao Chun:

"Where is that... Teacher Yuan Bai you mentioned?"

It's clear that Fang Ming came for Xiao Bai.

Upon hearing Fang Ming mention Xiao Bai as soon as he entered, Xiao Chun's eyes dimmed slightly, but immediately regained their former liveliness. Fang Ming:

"It should be in Dongdong's class. I remember Dongdong's class project was something like a haunted house..."

"A haunted house?"

Fang Ming seemed intrigued and said to Xiao Chun, "Let's go take a look."

"Um."

Xiao Chun nodded and led Fang Ming toward Song Niandong's classroom.

But just as they got close, a scream came from Song Niandong's classroom:

"Aaaaaaah!!!!"

The screams grew louder as they approached, and then a female student was seen running out of the haunted house entrance, crying as she ran.

"That was terrifying!! I'm never coming here again!!"

"..."

Watching the girl run away, Fang Ming and Xiao Chun exchanged glances, then a male student walked in with a disdainful look and said:

"What's so scary about a haunted house made by mere students? Watch me clear it in three minutes!"

A minute later, the male student emerged from the entrance, his legs trembling, and said in a shaking voice:

"No... don't help me up, I... I can still walk! My legs aren't weak... it's... it's just tired from walking..."

"..."

Fang Ming's expression turned serious, his eyes filled with earnestness and fighting spirit. He said to Xiao Chun:

"Looks like there's something special about this haunted house in Dongdong's classroom. I'll go in and take a look."

Fang Ming was immediately intrigued and headed towards Song Niandong's classroom.

Xiao Chun asked in confusion, "Aren't we going to see Xiao Bai... Teacher Yuan?"

"Going to see them later is the same; I'll clear the haunted house first."

Fang Ming was full of fighting spirit; it seemed that the haunted house, which had scared away several people in a row, had indeed aroused his great interest.

Xiao Chun chuckled awkwardly without saying anything. She led Fang Ming to the entrance of Song Niandong's classroom, where class monitor He Ling and another class officer stood smiling and said to Fang Ming:

"Hello sir, would you like to try out the 'Super Scary' haunted house? It's one yuan per entry, and only one person can enter at a time!"

He Ling, who is usually very serious, surprisingly wore a formulaic service smile at this moment, and it actually looked quite nice.

Fang Ming looked at He Ling, nodded seriously, and asked:

Are there any specific restrictions?

"Yes, you can't damage the scenery, you can't damage the props, and you can't hit the NPCs. You need to solve three puzzles and find all three keys to pass the level."

He Ling briefly explained the conditions for entering the haunted house.

Fang Ming casually stuffed a dollar into the box next to him, then turned to Xiao Chun and said:

"I'll go in first then, see you later."

"Um... yes, see you later."

Xiao Chun greeted Fang Ming with an unnatural smile, but Fang Ming seemed not to notice Xiao Chun forced smile and turned to walk into the 'haunted house' in front of him.

The scene was clearly set up using a classroom, but as soon as Fang Ming entered the haunted house, his figure completely disappeared, shrouded in deep darkness, and could no longer be seen.

Xiao Chun watched Fang Ming walk in with concern, then turned to the side and used the 'ignore' magic to make her Black Rabbit Youyou invisible to ordinary people.

"You won't hurt Brother Fang Ming, right?"

"Hmm? Of course, I know how important he is to you, so don't worry, he'll just be a little shaken up, nothing serious will happen to him."

"... Your way of collecting 'fear' is quite unique."

"I told you, we're 'good people,' we wouldn't hurt anyone without permission."

Black Rabbit explained with Youyou smile.

The idea of a haunted house was actually proposed by Song Niandong, but because of Youyou's Suggestion Magic, He Ling thought it was the suggestion of everyone in the class.

However, it doesn't really make a difference, since Song Niandong's classmates can do whatever they want as long as it's not an 'Educational Viewing Session'.

The proposal for a haunted house was approved; all that remained was to set it up.

Youyou and Song Niandong transformed the haunted house into a small barrier. What appeared to be entering the class's haunted house was actually entering another space.

This space is large, which can amplify other people's fears.

That's why the two students from before were so frightened that they ran straight out of the exit.

Although this was inefficient, their 'fear' was indeed absorbed by the haunted house.

When these fears are absorbed to their limit, the 'core' inside the haunted house will give birth to the Nightmare Seed.

This was also Youyou's goal.

As a collaborator, Xiao Chun naturally knew Youyou's purpose.

That's why she was worried that something might happen to Fang Ming.

(That's a brilliant idea!)

(Magic is really useful; it didn't even notice something so obviously wrong in the haunted house...)

(Magic, isn't it amazing?. jpg)

(No, am I the only one who cares about how Xiao Bai is doing? I don't think I've seen Xiao Bai in class at all!)

You are not alone!

(Hey you, he said you're not human www)

(???)

The movements of the Youyou on the Sky Screen were noticeably more stable than Youyou below the Sky Screen.

Unlike during the lantern festival, where everyone was knocked unconscious and the Nightmare Seed was forcibly condensed.

But Youyou's actions in reality are not hard to understand.

Because of the existence of the Sky Screen, Youyou in reality no longer has much time to plan, so she can only take a risk and try to accomplish both the creation of the Nightmare Seed and the capture of the Magical Girls in one day.

Therefore, the lantern festival became the best time for Youyou to get hands-on.

However, there was plenty Youyou time in the Sky Screen, so she had no need to be so reckless.