Chapter 257

Xiao Bai hesitated, wanting to say something more to Chen Xiaoxia, but seeing Chen Xiaoxia crying incessantly, Xiao Bai couldn't bring himself to speak.

Finally, she sighed, left the Magical Girls, and sat down on a bench further away.

Xiao Qiu took Xiaoxia back, while Xiao Bai sat silently in a chair.

In the end, only Xiao Chun approached Xiao Bai. She took the initiative to find Xiao Bai, sat down beside Xiao Bai, and quietly kept her company.

Xiao Chun knew that Xiao Bai needed someone to talk to at that moment.

"... Was I wrong, Xiao Chun?"

Recalling Chen Xiaoxia's tears, Xiao Bai felt a pang of sadness.

If Fang Ming were here, Xiao Bai definitely wouldn't think this way, but right now, it's not Fang Ming here, it's Xiao Bai.

They are nominally companions and friends of the Magical Girls, but perhaps for the Magical Girls, such condescending words are not something that companions and friends should show.

Talking to Xiaoxia in this way will only make their relationship more strained.

Xiao Chun shook her head at her, saying, "Caring about your companions and not wanting them to get hurt is absolutely right."

Xiao Chun said earnestly.

She didn't think Xiaobai was wrong in scolding Xiaxia; on the contrary, she sided with Xiaobai and felt that Xiaobai had said a lot.

However, the problem is that the way it was expressed was wrong.

"The problem lies in the way you express it, Xiao Bai. You're used to scolding us based on your old self, but you've overlooked the fact that you're actually one of our peers now."

If Fang Ming were here, and he reprimanded Xiaoxia in a stern tone, Xiaoxia might listen, because Fang Ming is an elder.

However, Xiao Bai and Xiaoxia are openly peers, and among peers, if someone points fingers at you and tells you what you should and shouldn't do, most people would be very annoyed.

Xiaoxia has actually endured this long, and even accepted some of Xiao Bai's advice during that time, which is already quite remarkable.

Xiao Bai lowered his head in thought, Xiao Chun asked again:

"And on another note, if from now on, I forbid you from fighting, forbid you from using magic, and you were to stay here peacefully, being taken care of by us, would you... be willing?"

"How could this be?!"

The answer "no" almost came out of his mouth, but as soon as he said it, Xiao Bai shut his mouth.

She thought of Chen Xiaoxia, and of the Magical Girls she had forbidden from fighting in the name of 'protection'.

Xiao Chun sighed softly, "Yeah, how could she possibly be willing? Do you think Xiaoxia would be willing to just watch you fight without doing anything?"

"Won't."

"That's why she worked so hard to cultivate her skills and create her own magic, trying to catch up with you and gain your approval. She succeeded, but what she got in return wasn't praise or recognition."

"... Do you really think that move counts as a 'success'?" Xiao Bai with a complicated expression.

"Regardless, this move is undeniably powerful, isn't it?"

"This move may be dangerous, but it's probably the only way Xiaoxia believes can help her defeat her powerful enemy."

"When facing a more dangerous enemy, are you going to make her give up using this move just because it's 'dangerous'?"

"I didn't say that. I just felt that she shouldn't have used it during a sparring match."

Xiao Bai said in a low voice.

Xiao Chun asked seriously, "Is that really what you think?"

Xiao Bai paused, stared at Xiao Chun for a few seconds, and then looked away.

"That's not what you think, is it?" Xiao Chun said firmly, "That's why Xiaoxia is so sad."

Even if it weren't against a comrade, but against an enemy, Xiao Bai would probably still forbid Xiaoxia from using this move.

"Okay, it was my mistake to keep denying that about her."

Xiao Bai readily admitted his mistake.

She knew she was wrong on this point.

Perhaps Xiaoxia's move was indeed quite dangerous, but no matter what, it was a 'trump card' that Xiaoxia created herself, the result of her hard work over this period of time, and it was even a move that she might be proud of.

Xiao Bai's loud scolding was tantamount to throwing Xiaoxia's efforts to the ground and trampling them.

Xiao Bai clearly had more options and ways to subtly explain the danger of this move to Xiaoxia, but instead chose the most heartbreaking method.

As Xiao Chun said, girls are very sensitive, while Xiao Bai... whose true form is actually male, doesn't understand this.

Xiao Bai felt very sorry for hurting Xiaoxia.

However, Xiao Bai didn't think she was wrong to reprimand Xiaoxia, because Chen Xiaoxia shouldn't have used that move on her companion at all.

No, she shouldn't have used that self-destructive tactic!

Even if her body could withstand it!

She was too reckless.

Therefore, in this matter, Xiao Bai believes that Xiaoxia is the one who is wrong.

She needed to find a way to make Xiaoxia understand this, or at least make her realize the danger of doing so.

But just as Xiao Chun said, trying to lecture Chen Xiaoxia from Xiao Bai's perspective is definitely not going to work.

So... is using the identity of 'Fang Ming' the only option?

With another sigh, Xiao Bai jumped off the bench and said to Xiao Chun:

"Go back and check on Xiaoxia first. I'll make some preparations."

"... Prepare?"

Xiao Chun asked in confusion.

"Yes, I'm sorry for hurting Xiaoxia's pride, but it's an undeniable fact that this guy used unreasonable abilities in the sparring. I need to make her understand that."

As Xiao Bai spoke, her body already suspended in the air, she whispered to Xiao Chun:

"So I plan to have a serious talk with Xiaoxia, in a different capacity."

"I see..."

Xiao Chun was pondering something, about to say something, when she saw Xiao Bai disappear into the sky.

Hmm... Although I intend to give a lecture under the identity of 'Fang Ming', why do I have this bad feeling in my heart?

Shouldn't be a problem?

Volume 3 Side Story <Magical Girl Aurora>: Chapter 283 You're the One Who Should Apologize

Chen Xiaoxia sobbed in Xiao Qiu's arms.

Xiao Qiu comforted Xiaoxia, and even Song Niandong brought her favorite doll to Chen Xiaoxia in order to cheer her up.

After venting her Xiaoxia didn't feel so wronged anymore; in fact, she even felt a little guilty.

Although Xiao Bai's tone annoyed her, this 'Self-Destruct Magic' was indeed dangerous for her.

This was only the minimum amount of magic power released, yet it shattered the defenses of Xiao Bai and Chen Xiaoxia, injuring them both.

Chen Xiaoxia even put up a magical protective barrier, but she still ended up getting injured.

It's easy to imagine how much damage this move would do to Xiaoxia when used at its maximum power.

One slip and you could be completely obliterated!

Xiaoxia knew this was a dangerous move, and she understood that Xiao Bai was actually showing concern for her in his own way, but even so, Chen Xiaoxia still felt uneasy.

"Ugh, that girl... she's been so annoying from beginning to end! I just can't get along with her!"

Chen Xiaoxia blew her nose with a tissue, her eyes and nose red, and complained to Yu Muqiu.

"Well, but you should try to use that last trick less often in the future."

Yu Muqiu also expressed concern for Xiaoxia, saying helplessly, "Don't even mention Xiao Bai, even I think your move... was very bad."

Xiao Qiu had already tried to be as tactful as possible.

The energy generated by the self-destruction shattered Xiao Bai's Magic Barrier, and even after leaving the barrier, the remaining energy blew away all the snow on the ground outside.

This level of power is clearly not something Chen Xiaoxia should be able to control at her current level.

Chen Xiaoxia sniffed and nodded, saying, "I'll use it carefully. Honestly, I didn't use this move just to win..."

She just wanted Xiao Bai to know her determination.

But that guy...

"Ugh! This is so annoying!!!" Chen Xiaoxia clutched her head, trying not to think about that awful guy.

But just then, there was a knock on the door.

Thump thump thump--

"May I come inside?"

It's Xiao Chun's voice.

Chen Xiaoxia rubbed her eyes. "Xiao Chun? Just come in."

The door was pushed open, and Xiao Chun peeked out. She looked at the two people sitting inside, smiled, waved, and asked:

"Did I disturb you?"

"It's alright, where's Xiao Bai?"

Xiao Qiu looked behind Xiao Chun, expecting Xiao Bai to follow, but she didn't see Xiao Bai at all.

Xiao Chun replied with a smile, "Xiao Bai went to clear her head. Um... she asked me to tell Xiaoxia that she's sorry for scolding you in an unreasonable tone, but she doesn't think she was wrong."

"..."

Chen Xiaoxia bit her lip and remained silent. Then she heard Xiao Chun say:

"Also, Xiaoxia, didn't you check your phone?"

"Huh?"

"Brother Fang Ming called!"

Xiao Chun pointed at Xiaoxia's phone and said.

Chen Xiaoxia immediately rummaged through her coat pocket, took out her phone, and sure enough, saw several missed calls.

"I forgot my phone because I was sparring with that guy..."

Chen Xiaoxia spoke, her voice lowered even further.

Xiao Chun turned and waved to Yu Muqiu, signaling her to leave with her, before saying to Xiaoxia:

"It seems that Brother Fang Ming has something to discuss with you, so we won't disturb you any longer."

"Huh? Wait... Huh?!"

Before Xiaoxia could figure out what was going on, she saw that Xiao Qiu and Xiao Chun had already left the room.

She was left alone in the bedroom.

Buzz--Buzz--

The phone vibrated again. This time, Chen Xiaoxia didn't have time to think about why her two companions had left. She quickly answered the call.

This time it was a video call from Fang Ming.

As soon as she opened the app, Xiaoxia saw Fang Ming opposite her, who was wearing thick clothes and a thick scarf.

"Xiaoxia, are you alright?"

Fang Ming, on the other end of the video call, was the first to ask Xiaoxia a question.

"Thank goodness... Why would Brother Fang Ming think of calling me?"

Chen Xiaoxia rubbed her still slightly red and swollen eyes and asked Fang Ming on the other end of the phone.

On the other end of the video call, Fang Ming, who was sitting somewhere, said to Chen Xiaoxia with a very serious expression:

"I've already heard about your match with Xiao Bai."

"?! So fast?! Did that guy tell you?!"

"'That guy'... at least call him by his name, right?" Fang Ming on the other end of the video call said with a hint of helplessness.