Chapter 244

"Where are you going? Will you come with me?"

Two words were censored, but judging from the little girl's attitude, she was probably calling Xiao Bai by her name, or using another name to refer to Xiao Bai.

But that's not what's truly surprising.

It was Xiao Bai's expression that was the focus.

Upon hearing the address from Little Xilisi, Xiao Bai's expression instantly turned to one of utter shock. Then, her body emitted a white light, as if her appearance had transformed.

It was precisely as this white light filled the screen that the scene shifted, bringing the view to Aurora's side.

(What did Xilisi say?)

(Why is it muted?)

(Judging from Xiao Bai's expression, could it be that Xilisi revealed her real name??)

(If that's the case, how does Xilisi know Xiao Bai's name?)

(I don't know!)

(It might not be calling a name...)

(If it's not calling someone's name, what could it be??)

"... She's calling 'brother'."

Song Niandong spoke in a very soft voice, her gaze towards the still-sleeping Xilisi becoming more wary.

Fortunately, Xiao Qiu and the others weren't paying attention to this, otherwise they would definitely have guessed something.

Xiao Chun, who was standing very close to Song Niandong, overheard Dongdong's mutterings.

She glanced at Xilisi, who had been brought back by the others and was resting on the sofa, then looked at Xiao Qiu, and then at Dongdong, a teasing smile on her face.

Previously, when Xiao Chun was worried that Aurora would steal Fang Ming away, Dongdong not only didn't help, but also took the opportunity to try and win over Xiao Bai.

Now, another strong contender for Fang Ming's "sister position" has arrived. Xiao Chun wants to see what Song Niandong will do.

No matter how many sisters Fang Ming has, they pose no threat to her.

But Song Niandong's status as the 'only younger sister' will probably disappear.

And it seems that Xilisi is also an orphan? Perhaps she will be adopted by Brother Fang Ming... Xiao Chun couldn't help but smile at the thought that Song Niandong would also fall into similar troubles as herself.

The story unfolding on the Sky Screen is taking a serious and sorrowful turn, but the Magical Girls Sky Screen seem to be in a much more relaxed mood.

Regardless of what became of Xilisi on the Sky Screen, at least Xilisi below the Sky Screen had been rescued and was lying safely before them.

"Does Xilisi know that guy's real name?" Chen Xiaoxia stroked her chin, looking at Xilisi lying on the bed, seemingly having come up with an idea.

Aurora frowned.

Although she seems to have a similar personality to Chen Xiaoxia, she is actually a bit smarter than that blue idiot in this situation.

She looked up at the Sky Screen, then down at the peacefully sleeping Xilisi, and asked in confusion:

"Logically, Xilisi should only know the name 'Yuan Bai.' If it were just 'Yuan Bai,' it shouldn't have been censored, and besides..."

Aurora squinted, her small body seemingly radiating wisdom. She stroked Xilisi's long black hair on the sofa and whispered:

"Xilisi shouldn't be an impolite child. Even if she calls Xiao Bai, she should call her 'older sister' or... um?"

As Aurora thought about this, she seemed to realize something in a daze.

But at that moment, Xiao Chun suddenly cried out:

"Ahhh! Look... isn't that Xilisi before she was modified?!"

"!"

Xiao Chun's voice suddenly rose several octaves, startling everyone and snapping back the inspiration that had just flashed through Aurora.

Aurora glared at Xiao Chun with displeasure.

Xiao Chun gently tapped her head, making an apologetic gesture, which calmed Aurora's anger.

Aurora stopped thinking about it and looked up at the sky.

In the Sky Screen, the mature form of Xilisi appeared before Aurora.

"Siri... S...?"

On the very edge of the city, in a slum near the wilderness, Aurora stared blankly at Xilisi was scavenging for trash among the ruins.

While collecting bottles, Xilisi was startled when she heard someone call her name, but when she looked up and saw Aurora, her expression turned to joy.

"Sister Aurora!"

"Huh?"

Xilisi called out her name, causing Aurora's body to freeze in place.

She looked at Xilisi in surprise, but before she could speak, Xilisi, who was only a head taller than her, ran over and hugged her.

"Sister Aurora, it's been a long time!"

"Wait... you... you know me?"

Aurora pushed Xilisi away and asked in surprise.

She had never met Xilisi before the transformation; Xilisi before the transformation shouldn't have known her.

But the current Xilisi seems to know her very well.

"Sister Aurora, what are you talking about? Haven't you been taking care of me for so long? In the mansion... wait?"

As she spoke, Xilisi suddenly stopped, clutching her head, her expression becoming bewildered, and the Dream World began to sway as she pondered.

' Aurora... don't remind her of the present situation now, let's help her find her past memories first!'

At a crucial moment, Kelly gave Aurora a reminder.

When the dreamer realizes that they are dreaming, the Dream World begins to shake and collapse.

Therefore, in order to explore Xilisi's past, to awaken more of Xilisi's memories, to determine her psychological anchor point, and to prevent her from falling into corruption.

Aurora's task is not to ask Xilisi why she knows her, but to take this opportunity to help Xilisi find her past.

Realizing this, Aurora immediately grabbed Xilisi's shoulders and changed her question:

"Ah... Xilisi, I forgot to ask, what are you doing here?"

Upon hearing the question, Xilisi snapped out of her daze, and the Dream World returned to stability.

She smiled at Aurora, held up the bag in her hand, and said to Aurora with a smile:

"Scavenging! This is all the trash the Cheetah Gang needs. If I sell this, I can have a good meal again tonight."

"Xilisi said with a smile."

Aurora then turned her gaze to Xilisi's current appearance.

Worn-out clothes, a dirty appearance, messy and unkempt hair, and the smell of garbage emanating from him.

All of this proves that Xilisi was who she was before she was transformed.

She is a scavenger.

He was a homeless 'vagrant'.

Thank you 'Adorable Naya' for the spicy snack tip!

Thank you~

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Homeless people, orphans, the homeless, scavengers.

This is Xilisi's identity.

After realizing Xilisi's identity, Aurora's gaze became complicated.

In that complex gaze, there was sympathy, worry, pity, and also a hint of self-reproach for failing to realize Xilisi's true identity.

That makes sense. If Xilisi weren't a homeless person, if Xilisi had her own family, how could she have been so quietly abducted and reformed by the Aurora Society?

The origins of the Aurora Society's modifiers have now been identified.

Some of them are death row inmates in prison, and some are homeless people who can be seen everywhere on the streets.

They lured these homeless people to apply for jobs at their company by offering high salaries, food, and warm accommodations as 'rewards'.

And they signed a contract that was a form of servitude that the law would never recognize.

Most of those who were modified entered the Aurora Society's experimental base in this way.

And Xilisi was one of the homeless people who were drawn there.

"Xilisi ..."

Aurora stepped forward and tried to grab Xilisi's hand, wanting to tell her that from now on, she only needed to be with her and there was no need to continue scavenging.

But as soon as she raised her hand, Aurora lowered it again.

The Xilisi here... is merely a projection of past memories. Although the main consciousness may also be Xilisi herself, everything here is just something Xilisi has imagined.

It was a dream.

Any promises made in a dream are invalid, because such dreams will not become reality.

If she could, Aurora would like to say something like, "Come live with me," to Xilisi when she's awake.

Now... what Aurora should do is find Xilisi's memories, make Xilisi whole again, and thus deal with the impending Corrosive Magic.

With that in mind, Aurora stepped forward and began helping Xilisi pick up the surrounding trash.

They put the trash into the cloth bag that Xilisi carried with her, chatting as they picked it up.

"Xilisi, where... where are you going to stay tonight?" Aurora asked.

"There are a few abandoned buildings nearby, and I built a small house there," Xilisi replied.

After saying that, Xilisi looked up at Aurora and grinned, "Hehe, I'm pretty awesome, right~"

She was pleased that she had been able to find a place to stay outside.

She certainly had reason to be proud and smug; Aurora, who had also wandered the streets, knew all too well the darkness of this place.

For a girl like Xilisi to survive here is already an extraordinary feat, let alone finding a personal territory that won't be 'invaded' by others.

Xilisi is really amazing.

Aurora was about to offer praise when Xilisi added, "However, I won't be staying here for much longer either."

"Huh?... Why?"

"Because I'm about to find a job!" Xilisi said, pulling a dirty form from her worn-out clothes and unfolding it in front of Aurora.

Holding the form in one hand and making a victory sign with the other, she grinned at Aurora and said:

"Look! The Cheetah Gang nearby posted a job ad, saying they need girls like me. I've inquired about it, and it seems to be a legitimate job, even providing free room and board..."

"You're not allowed to go!!!"

Almost instinctively, Aurora interrupted Xilisi, saying loudly:

"Don't go!! That kind of place... it's a scam!!"

Aurora warned Xilisi loudly.

Silis froze, startled by Aurora's shout. She tilted her head, puzzled, and uttered a questioning sound.

"... Why?"

[Scene change.]

(You can't go!!! Xilisi!!!)

(This is a dream; based on the actual outcome, she definitely went in the end.)

(Is the Americas District really this dark? Openly buying and selling people??)

(This kind of thing probably happens all over the world, it's just that it's been exposed by the Sky Screen now.)

(The Federation government must be in a complete mess right now, lol)