Episode Eight and Xiaochun's Dream

"Okay, I understand. Contact me again once you find the relevant files, and send them to this account."

"Hey, your IP address, your account... are you back in the open?"

Meng Chen glanced at Fang Ming's IP address and instantly determined Fang Ming's situation.

Fang Ming didn't answer, but said directly, "Ask less, do more, and wait for your news."

After saying that, he hung up the phone and sat in front of the computer to wait for Meng Chen's message.

Fang Ming still cares a lot about the Magical Girls in the Americas District.

So far, all the information received from the authorities here consists of photos taken from the perspective of passersby, and these photos are quite blurry and unclear.

Although technical analysis has confirmed that these photos were not generated or photoshopped, it is still difficult to guarantee that the people in the photos are indeed Magical Girls.

Fang Ming had reason to suspect that something was hidden in the Americas District, but since they couldn't provide detailed information about the situation there, Fang Ming had no choice but to rely on his own efforts to find out.

Fortunately, Meng Chen was a skilled hacker and had connections in the industry, enabling him to help Fang Ming find influential figures in the field.

Otherwise, Fang Ming would probably have to try to learn the relevant knowledge himself, but... to reach the level of being among the top ten in the world, it would probably take a very long time to learn.

Fang Ming's study time is currently consumed by all sorts of 'junk skills' that can be quickly learned and improved, leaving him with no extra energy to learn anything else.

Therefore, it would be best if Meng Chen could succeed, saving him the trouble of learning new knowledge.

To Fang Ming's surprise, Meng Chen acted very quickly.

That same evening after the call ended, Fang Ming received a message and relevant files from Meng Chen, along with some photos accompanying the files.

It's a clear photo, but it's not Magical Girls.

It is Magical Creatures.

"!"

After settling the final payment for Meng Chen, Fang Ming began to review the files one by one.

In chronological order, the first file came from a secret research facility in the south-central Americas District.

[Target ID: M-002 (Sorted according to the order of known Magical Creatures)]

Target Description: Unlike M-001 in the Central Continent District, this target has the same appearance as a 'lion', looking like a lion doll.

It can speak and possesses a certain degree of reason and wisdom, but it seems to have undergone cruel experiments and often falls into a deep sleep.

Magic level: Unknown.

Postscript: The target is unwilling to use magic and seems to harbor deep hostility towards us, and is unwilling to sign a contract with the girl we are looking for.

According to it, these girls do not possess the qualifications to become Magical Girls; we cannot determine whether this statement is true.

"...002."

Fang Ming stared at the photo of the little lion doll pasted in the appendix, his gaze dark.

The authorities discovered the lion cub after the Sky Screen had cleared.

Therefore, according to the order of discovery, the lion cub is numbered 002, and Nino is naturally numbered 001.

Fang Ming never expected that Magical Creatures would actually descend upon the Americas District, and that they would be captured and experimented on by certain organizations in the Americas District!

Fortunately, according to subsequent records, the lion escaped from the laboratory during a chaotic incident, leaving behind virtually nothing except for an auxiliary experimental product numbered '02-1'.

The lion escaped about two weeks ago, which should have been after the fifth episode of the first season aired on Sky Screen.

It was from that day that Sky Screen chose to broadcast episodes 'continuously', instead of airing one episode every other week.

At the time, Fang Ming thought that it was because Dongdong was causing trouble that the screening time on the Sky Screen was sped up.

But now it seems there might also be a reason for the lion cub's escape.

Not long after the lion escaped, rumors of Magical Girls began to circulate in the Americas District. These Magical Girls were likely bound by contracts with the lion Magical Creatures.

Looking at the photo of the lion covered in wounds, Fang Ming stared silently for a while before getting up and finding Youyou.

Without disturbing the Magical Girls who were playing together, he handed the photo to Youyou and asked:

Do you recognize this Magical Creatures?

"...!"

Youyou, who had initially thought Fang Ming was there to 'punish' her, was stunned upon seeing the photo of the lion, her expression becoming extremely complicated.

"It's Lien."

"You know... her?"

"Yes, she's a top student at school. She went to other worlds and signed Magical Girls contract. Later, she was on the front lines of the resistance, helping to hold off the Demons and buying Nino and the others time to escape. And then... I heard she was also captured by the Demons, but not in the same testing area as me."

At this point, Youyou sighed and asked, "She escaped too? Where did you get this photo?"

"They were found in the Americas District, so if there are no surprises, all the Magical Girls in the Americas District were created by her?"

"I guess so."

Youyou provided the answer.

Although almost all the captured Magical Creatures have been modified by the Demons, they will never be able to form contracts with Magical Girls again.

But if you really want to, there are ways.

Even Youyou was able to sign a contract with Song Niandong with her last bit of power, so Lien, as an excellent student, must also have her own way of making a contract with a new Magical Girls.

But this is not good news.

No one noticed Youyou's landing; the first person to see her was Song Niandong. Therefore, Youyou's hostility towards humans in this world was not as great as imagined.

However, Lien was different.

She was rather unlucky; she was discovered by humans when she arrived, and it was by a group of humans who had some interest in magic.

The records show that Lien had been subjected to numerous experiments by humans, but at the time she was in a weakened state and couldn't even cast magic, so she could only passively endure the torture.

Having suffered such torment, it's already quite remarkable that she didn't choose to take revenge on the world; expecting her not to harbor hostility towards humanity is impossible.

I wonder if she's secretly plotting something, just like Youyou.

Regardless, Fang Ming the Americas District definitely needs to make a trip there.

And he can't delay any longer; he plans to fly to the Americas District after the eighth episode ends tomorrow.

Find the Magical Girls over there as soon as possible, and find Lien as soon as possible.

Before the situation escalates further.

Chapter 152 Episode 8: Xiao Chun's Dream

Fang Ming originally wanted Xiao Chun and the others to go to the Americas District with him.

But after thinking about the chaos in the Americas District, the importance that a very small number of people there placed on Magical Girls, and the cults that were everywhere there, Fang Ming gave up on the idea.

The next day, he simply asked He Xuan to book an afternoon flight. Apart from some simple clothes and a computer, Fang Ming brought nothing else.

He planned to go to the Americas District. As for whether to send Magical Girls from here later, he would have to see how things went there.

On the eve of the eighth episode's premiere, the Magical Girls gathered in the lobby of the new headquarters.

Because of the renovations, a transparent glass window has been installed in the ceiling, so you can easily see the Sky Screen above without going outside or even near the window, just by sitting inside the council chamber.

Xiao Qiu pulled Dongdong to sit together, Chen Xiaoxia stared intently at Youyou, while Youyou remained lying flat as always.

The silly cat Nino lay listlessly to one side. Her snacks had been banned by Yu Muqiu and Chen Xiaoxia, who said it was to control her weight.

Fang Ming looked at her. Compared to the summer vacation, Nino had indeed gained weight. Although she wasn't quite a 'fat cat' yet, she was definitely a heavyweight.

If she keeps eating like this, this calico cat will probably turn into a fat orange cat. No wonder Yu Muqiu wants to control Nino's diet.

However, the Nino in the Sky Screen doesn't look that fat... so why does the real Nino gain weight so quickly?

Fang Ming pondered this question, his gaze sweeping over the Magical Girls. Suddenly, he noticed that Xiao Chun wasn't among them and couldn't help but ask Yu Muqiu:

Where is Xiao Chun?

"Huh? Was Xiao Chun just here?"

Yu Muqiu then realized that Xiao Chun was not among them.

Chen Xiaoxia said, "She left before she even arrived at the conference hall; I think she went to the restroom?"

"Now that the eighth episode is about to air?"

Fang Ming expressed his doubts.

Chen Xiaoxia spread her hands. "I don't know about that."

Anyway, they arrived together. As for why Xiao Chun didn't go into the meeting room, only Xiao Chun herself probably knows.

Meanwhile, inside the restroom at this very moment.

Xiao Chun, who was leaning against the bathroom corridor and looking at the Sky Screen through the window, sighed repeatedly.

She actually wanted to watch episode eight with Fang Ming, but... thinking about the ending of episode seven, it was clear that she and Fang Ming had been dragged into the dream created by Nicole.

Thinking about what Chen Xiaoxia looked like in her dream, Xiao Chun felt a sense of 'fear' about her own dream.

Considering Xiao Chun's own 'Desire,' even the most foolish person could guess that Xiao Chun's dream must be related to Fang Ming.

The thought that everything she experienced in her dream would be made public by Sky Screen made Xiao Chun lose the courage to face her companions and her Fang Ming.

In short... let's wait until episode eight is over. She won't meet with anyone until then!

As Xiao Chun made her decision, the eighth episode of Sky Screen began airing.

The very first scene made Xiao Chun extremely glad she made that decision.

Because the opening credits of episode eight featured a scene of Xiao Chun and Fang Ming being very affectionate.

"Wake up, Fang Ming!"

In Fang Ming's bedroom, Xiao Chun pounced on the sleeping Fang Ming.

Half-asleep, Fang Ming instinctively pulled Xiao Chun into his arms, then mumbled:

"Let me sleep a little longer, sweetie."

"No way! Today is our one-year anniversary. Fang Ming promised me he'd take me on a round-the-world trip today!"

Xiao Chun spoke softly, while gently pushing Fang Ming's body.

Xiao Chun and Fang Ming are currently dating. They officially started dating a year ago, right after Xiao Chun graduated from high school.

Throughout the year, Xiao Chun and Fang Ming were practically a model couple. They never argued or had a fight, they understood each other, and sometimes they would even go on trips together.

For example, during Xiao Chun's summer vacation at university, Fang Ming promised to take her on a world trip to celebrate their one-year anniversary.

Fang Ming, unable to resist being pushed around by Xiao Chun, could only get up, then gently kissed Xiao Chun on the forehead and said:

Good morning, my lovely Xiao Chun.

Xiao Chun's cheeks flushed instantly. Even though Fang Ming had done this every morning when he woke up for the past year, Xiao Chun was still a little shy.

Xiao Chun, blushing, pushed Fang Ming away as he ran off the bed, and then said to Fang Ming:

"I've made breakfast, hurry up and get up to eat."

After saying that, Xiao Chun left Fang Ming's bedroom, a shy and happy smile on her face.

In this space filled with the sweet and sour smell of romance, the camera cuts to Fang Ming's bedside table, where there is a loving photo of Fang Ming and Xiao Chun.

As the camera focuses, the opening theme begins.

(????)

(I missed watching 10,000 episodes!!)

(Xiao Chun! Although I know this is your Desire, isn't this a bit too obvious? www)

(I really want to know what Xiao Chun's expression is like right now; she's probably incredibly shy.)

(Shy Xiao Chun, so delicious www)

"Aaaaaaahhhhh!!!!"

Although she had already guessed what kind of 'dream' the Sky Screen would display, Xiao Chun was still so ashamed and indignant when she actually saw it that she was practically fuming.

Her face had turned a deep, pure red, steam condensed on her head and wouldn't dissipate, while a sharp popping sound echoed in the bathroom corridor.

Of course, she didn't forget to set up a barrier to block out the sound, otherwise everyone in the building would probably have heard her screams.