Chapter 256

Chen Xiaoxia looked around warily, noticing the ubiquitous silver chains that were slowly shrinking her range of movement.

There were also more than a dozen chains, as if they had been given life by Xiao Bai. They found Chen Xiaoxia's weak points and, like venomous snakes that had spotted their prey, launched a counterattack against Chen Xiaoxia!

"!"

His body moved through the chains, the greatsword clashing with the silver scythe.

The clanging sound rang out again, magic vibrated and collided, then scattered. The falling magic shattered the buildings on the ground, as well as the snow-covered lawn. In an instant, dirt and snowflakes flew through the air.

"If you don't have any trump cards up your sleeve, then this is the end of it."

During his match against Chen Xiaoxia, Xiao Bai even had time to declare his victory!

Her offensive suddenly became fierce; each swing of her long-handled scythe seemed to find a flaw in Chen Xiaoxia's stance.

Left with no other choice, Chen Xiaoxia could only hold her greatsword horizontally in front of her, adopting a defensive stance and passively enduring Xiao Bai's attacks.

At this moment, the tide has turned!

Even when at a disadvantage, Chen Xiaoxia's gaze remained firm, and a smile appeared in her blue eyes:

"Actually... there was another move, which was originally... intended as a trump card."

"Oh?"

"... If I use this trick, I'll probably win, but I'll definitely win badly."

Chen Xiaoxia said in a low voice.

Xiao Bai's pupils contracted slightly. She observed that as Chen Xiaoxia spoke, the magic power on her body was rapidly gathering at a very unnatural speed!

The magic became erratic and unstable.

From the surging magic, Xiao Bai vaguely sensed something. "Idiot! If it's some kind of suicidal move, then don't..."

Too late!

Chen Xiaoxia suddenly looked up, stretched out her right hand, and clung to the handle of Xiao Bai's sickle!

The blade of the sickle was only centimeters away from her, but Chen Xiaoxia didn't care at all. She grabbed the handle of the sickle, pulled it hard, and dragged Xiao Bai to her side!

Xiao Bai wanted to back away. She even let go of Chen Xiaoxia.

However, she let go a little too late; Chen Xiaoxia's tug caused her to lose her balance slightly.

This brief balance gave Chen Xiaoxia time to launch her attack!

"Got you!!"

Holding Xiao Bai tightly in her arms, Chen Xiaoxia practically used her own body to lock Xiao Bai close to her chest.

"Idiot!! Let go!! You really want to win that badly!? Fine! I surrender!! You're not allowed to use those self-destructive moves--!"

"Uh..." Chen Xiaoxia, who was initially pleased with herself for catching Xiao Bai, froze with a smile. She looked down at Xiao Bai and asked, "... Are you really willing to admit defeat?"

"I give up!"

"... That's troublesome."

"?" Xiao Bai paused for a moment, then suddenly realized something, her cute eyes widening sharply. "You don't have a way to cancel this move, do you?!"

"Um..."

"You idiot—!"

Boom!!!!!!

A massive burst of blue energy erupted in the sky, and the collision and turbulence between the magical forces nearly shattered the entire Magic Barrier!

The airflow swept through the Magic Barrier, overturned the ground, annihilated the projected structures on the ground, and completely engulfed Xiao Bai and Xiaoxia.

A massive mushroom cloud, a mixture of silver and blue, shot into the sky, followed by a second shockwave.

Whoosh--!!

The second shockwave completely shattered the Magic Barrier set up by Xiao Bai, and the scene of rising energy clouds appeared in reality.

Fortunately, the Magic Barrier withstood the first two waves of damage, and the final wave only knocked over the snow on the ground, without affecting the surrounding buildings and grass.

"Xiao Bai!! Xiaoxia!!!"

Xiao Chun, who was watching from the sidelines, saw the scene caused by Chen Xiaoxia's last move and immediately shouted out anxiously.

She transformed into Magical Girls, raised her hand, and released a magical wind to disperse the energy dust in front of her.

Not only her, but the Magical Girls still in the mansion also transformed and flew out of the mansion upon hearing the commotion outside.

"What happened?! What's going on?!"

Aurora was the first to arrive, because she jumped directly out of the window.

Xiao Qiu and the others left through the main gate of the mansion. By the time they arrived at the battleground between Xiaoxia and Xiao Bai, the energy dust that had enveloped the two had dissipated.

On the newly exposed brown lawn, Xiao Bai and Chen Xiaoxia huddled together in a disheveled state.

Both of them had some injuries, more or less, with Xiao Bai having more, but fortunately, neither of their injuries were serious.

Before the final explosion, Xiao Bai used a magic shield to protect the two of them.

As the one who initiated the move, Chen Xiaoxia possessed a built-in self-protective magic when using it, resulting in the least damage from the double protection.

The Magical Girls breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that both of them were safe and sound.

Before the Magical Girls could ask anything, Xiao Bai suddenly roared at Chen Xiaoxia:

"What are you thinking?! Chen Xiaoxia?! This kind of suicidal move! Is it something you can use on your partner during a sparring match?!"

"I'm sorry... but... I have protective gear... and I've controlled the power..."

Chen Xiaoxia said awkwardly while receiving treatment from Xiao Chun.

She had only just developed this move, so she wasn't very skilled at using it. Even though she managed to suppress the energy, both of them were still injured in the end.

But it's just a friendly sparring match, so how could injuries not occur?

Chen Xiaoxia was about to say that when she heard Xiao Bai say:

"Even so, this tactic is absolutely forbidden again!! Absolutely not! Do you hear me?!"

"... ha?"

Chen Xiaoxia, who had been awkwardly smiling, suddenly became calm. She looked up and met Xiao Bai's gaze, bit her lip slightly, and suddenly asked Xiao Bai:

"By what right do you 'command' me?"

"?"

"You bastard! Do you know what I hate most about you?! That's exactly what I hate about you—acting like you're doing this for your own good, pointing fingers at us like that!!"

"Who are you to us? Are you family? Or an elder?! You're neither! You're just Magical Girls like us!! Why... do you have the right to criticize our efforts?!"

As Chen Xiaoxia spoke, tears welled up in her eyes:

"I also... I also always wanted to become stronger! That's why I created my own unique magic! So what gives you the right—what gives you the right to deny me...?"

The blue-haired girl's voice was already trembling with tears as she spoke.

At that moment, Xiao Bai was stunned into silence, and all around him was quiet.

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Volume 3 Side Story <Magical Girl Aurora>: Chapter 282 Preaching from Fang Ming's Perspective

Xiaoxia shed tears as she said these words.

Her expression was stubborn and obstinate, with a hint of grievance.

She was indeed very wronged.

In order to catch up with everyone and to defeat Xiao Bai, Chen Xiaoxia has been working hard.

He worked tirelessly behind the scenes, in places unseen by others, and unseen by Xiao Bai.

Hone her swordsmanship, enhance her magic power, and conduct post-battle debriefings after sparring with her friends. Before meeting Chen Xiaoxia, Xiao Bai never stopped improving herself.

Chen Xiaoxia did all this not to compete with anyone, but to prove herself, to prove that she was worthy of being with everyone, and to prove that she was worthy of becoming Magical Girls.

What she never said was that she always remembered Xiao Bai's words when they first met, "You are not qualified as Magical Girls."

That's why Chen Xiaoxia was dissatisfied with Xiao Bai.

Who do you think you are? Whether you're qualified or not isn't for you to decide!

Although she later learned that Xiao Bai was just expressing his concern in his own 'special' way, Chen Xiaoxia was still a little unhappy.

She wondered what kind of expression Xiaobai would have if Xiao Bai were defeated by her 'inadequate' self.

She began to follow in Xiao Bai's footsteps, trying to surpass Xiao Bai, to overcome this mountain that stood in the way of the Magical Girls.

After awakening her Shining Form, Chen Xiaoxia once thought she was about to achieve her goal and even wanted to fight Xiao Bai again.

But during that time, Xiao Bai ended up in the Americas District.

Xiaoxia also wanted to come, but unfortunately she still had to go to school.

Although she has the right not to go to school as Magical Girls, as an ordinary teenage girl, she and other Magical Girls should go to school and be with their peers.

Because this is something they should experience, the youth they should experience.

Unable to find Xiao Bai, Chen Xiaoxia could only try to alleviate her loneliness by listening to the voice he left behind.

That's right, although Chen Xiaoxia didn't say it, she had already considered Xiao Bai as her friend.

They're the kind of best friends who would fight the moment they met, but would trust each other completely to turn their backs on each other in crucial moments.

The change in their relationship also led to a shift in Chen Xiaoxia's attitude towards Xiao Bai.

The reason for challenging Xiao Bai to a fight is no longer the same as before.

Wanting to prove himself to her, wanting to surpass her, he puts his hands on his hips and laughs at her, "You've finally met your match!"... Then, she will extend her hand to Xiao Bai, introduce herself again, and they will truly become friends.

But...

Why are you talking to me in this tone?

What's with that condescending, bossy attitude, like an elder pointing fingers?

"I... I'm trying too... I want to be as strong as you... but you... you bastard..."

Chen Xiaoxia finally couldn't hold back her tears and burst into tears.

Xiao Bai was a little at a loss. She stepped forward to comfort the other person, but for a moment she didn't know how to start the conversation. She stood awkwardly next to Chen Xiaoxia, raising her hand and then lowering it again.

It took her a long while to calm down, and she looked at Chen Xiaoxia and slowly said:

I'm very sorry for speaking to you in an unreasonable tone.

"Waaaaah--"

It would have been better if Xiao Bai hadn't said sorry, but once he did, Chen Xiaoxia cried even harder.

Even as Chen Xiaoxia burst into tears, Xiao Bai calmly said to Xiaoxia:

"But I don't think I'm wrong, and most importantly, you shouldn't use this tactic against me! I'm not your enemy, Chen Xiaoxia."

"Waaaah--I... I know... but... but I controlled the power well..."

Chen Xiaoxia cried, but she didn't lie; she used the minimum amount of magic power when she used this move.

Even if these magical powers go out of control, the injuries on the two of them will only take a few days to heal.

Besides, Xiao Chun is there too.

Having understood the whole story, Xiao Qiu stepped forward and hugged Xiaoxia Chen Xiaoxia, gently patting her back to comfort her.

She said to Xiaoxia, "... Xiao Bai is right, Xiaoxia, you shouldn't have used such a dangerous skill against your companion."

"I know... I know, but... but I just want to win just once... even just once..."

Chen Xiaoxia buried her face in Xiao Qiu's chest and sobbed softly.

Xiao Bai scratched her head, surprised that Chen Xiaoxia was so competitive and eager to beat her.