Chapter 436
She knows Fang Ming, she knows Xiao Bai... she wouldn't do that!
"Brother Fang Ming, what... what should I do... what should I do...?"
Xiao Chun was already sobbing uncontrollably.
She didn't want to hurt Fang Ming, but she also didn't want to see her companions get hurt. In addition, she didn't have the strength to participate in the battle at all. Xiao Chun was completely at a loss as to what to do.
She knelt weakly on the ground, devoid of any hope that a Magical Girls should possess; even her bright emerald green had dimmed.
Like withered vines, they showed no trace of luster.
Why... did it turn out like this...?
"... Xiao Chun, if one day I am controlled by Demons, what will you do?"
On the day Fang Ming decided to manage the logistics of the Magical Girls with Xiao Bai, he was cooking when he suddenly asked Xiao Chun Fang Ming, who was helping him, a question.
"Huh?" Xiao Chun, who was peeling a potato, was taken aback when she heard Fang Ming's question.
She didn't know why Fang Ming would ask that question.
Normally, she should immediately reply with something like, "I will definitely find a way to help you break free from the Demons's control."
But upon closer reflection, Xiao Chun realized that if that day were to come, she would probably believe Fang Ming's words without much thought.
After all, when she was under Stella's control before, she trusted Fang Ming without hesitation.
But there's nothing we can do about it.
She liked Fang Ming, so of course she would believe what Fang Ming.
Therefore, after thinking for a while, Xiao Chun replied:
"I probably won't overthink it; I'll most likely side with you, Brother Fang Ming, if Xiao Qiu and the others hadn't woken me up..."
Upon hearing this, Fang Ming paused, turned to look at Xiao Chun, and said with considerable surprise:
"I thought you were going to say something about helping me get rid of the Demons or something..."
"Hmm, if I knew you were controlled by Demons, I definitely would have done that, but... since you're controlled by Demons, Brother Fang Ming would definitely be good at disguising yourself, right? If it's Brother Fang Ming's disguise, I wouldn't be able to tell..."
After all, she likes Fang Ming, and when love takes over, her IQ probably drops to its lowest point.
Fang Ming smiled and said, "You're quite honest. But what if you could tell I was faking it?"
"Of course, we'll try to wake you up, Brother Fang Ming!"
"What if I can't be awakened, and the demonization is irreversible?"
"..."
Xiao Chun suddenly stopped, and she abruptly turned her head to look at Fang Ming.
Fang Ming turned his back to her as he prepared the ingredients in front of him, as if it were just a casual question.
Xiao Chun felt something was strange, and she asked in confusion:
"Brother Fang Ming, why are you asking these questions?"
"..." Fang Ming paused for a moment, then explained, "You see, I'm just an ordinary person. If I really encountered those manipulative Demons, I could easily fall for their tricks. And I've heard they even have the ability to turn people into Demons..."
I will protect you!
Xiao Chun suddenly leaned closer, grabbed Fang Ming's hand, and said very seriously, "I will protect Brother Fang Ming! So Brother Fang Ming, you don't need to worry about these things! Just leave them to me!"
"Forehead..."
Looking into Xiao Chun's serious eyes, Fang Ming was momentarily stunned.
Fang Ming froze and didn't speak. Only then did Xiao Chun notice her own actions. She looked down at the rough hands that she was holding tightly with her still wet hands, and a blush immediately spread across her cheeks.
The green-haired girl hurriedly let go of Fang Ming's hand, her face flushed as she whispered:
"Um... well, anyway, I won't let Brother Fang Ming be controlled... um, this will absolutely not happen again!"
She was referring to the fact that Fang Ming was being controlled by Stella.
This was their oversight; after all, as Magical Girls, they should have been protecting Fang Ming, who was just an ordinary person.
Xiao Chun's shy and flustered behavior made Fang Ming chuckle.
He said softly to Xiao Chun:
"I know you will protect me, but... anything can happen in the future, and it's possible that I could be turned into Demons. And if that happens, I hope... you can leave me alone and go do what you need to do."
"How could that be! You want me to do something to Fang Ming..."
I simply can't do it!
Xiao Chun cried out in her heart.
Fang Ming said with a serious expression, "Xiao Chun, you must remember that you are Magical Girls who exists to protect the world. Since you have decided to continue being Magical Girls, you should do what you are supposed to do."
"If that day ever comes when I am controlled, unable to be awakened, and cause immense harm to the world, then there is only one thing you and your companions will need to do."
Fang Ming paused, then said slowly, "Defeat me, or even... destroy me. You have no other choice."
Silence.
Xiao Chun pursed her lips, returned to her original spot, and began peeling potatoes. After a while, Xiao Chun said with a slight complaint:
"... Really, why is Brother Fang Ming suddenly bringing up such a serious topic..."
"Xiao Chun, I just hope that when you have to make a decision, you can make the choice you should make."
"Oh... but Brother Fang Ming, you don't need to worry. I will definitely protect you, I absolutely will!"
Xiao Chun said with absolute certainty.
This time, Fang Ming didn't refute. He stared at Xiao Chun's back for a long time before finally exhaling and laughing again, saying:
"Yes, you will protect me."
That's what he said at the time.
But unfortunately...
"I... I couldn't protect anything..."
Xiao Chun looked at the silver-haired girl who had completely overwhelmed Yu Muqiu and Chen Xiaoxia, and murmured softly.
Tears streamed down her cheeks again, falling to the ground.
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Xiao Chun's face was covered in tears.
It wasn't until now that she realized that Fang Ming had given her Suggestion back then.
He already knew what he would experience in the future, and he had also realized that Xiao Chun might have special feelings and thoughts for him.
That's why he said that to Xiao Chun.
Fang Ming wanted Xiao Chun to understand that, for this world and for Magical Girls, someone who has completely fallen into enemy ways is not worth saving.
Even if that person is Fang Ming himself.
As her emotions surged, Xiao Chun felt as if her heart was about to Detonation.
She kept wiping away her tears, while images of her time with Fang Ming kept flashing through her mind.
She wanted to protect Fang Ming, and also protect what Fang Ming wanted to protect!
As for Fang Ming's brother, he certainly wouldn't want to see Xiao Chun standing against his companions, and Xiao Chun could never betray her companions.
She wanted to go and help.
It's not that I'm just standing here helplessly watching; it's that I'm participating, fighting alongside my comrades!
"... Brother Fang Ming... I won't let you down..."
Despite the sadness and the pain in her heart that felt like it was about to burst, Xiao Chun pulled herself together.
She slowly closed her eyes, trying to calm the sadness in her heart, to make herself peaceful, and to find the feeling of starting a new chapter.
Xiaochun's ability to Xiaoxia new forms is something Xiao Qiu and Xiao Chun cannot replicate, as she is not the type to unleash powerful abilities at crucial moments.
Xiao Chun could do was summarize the details she had collected about Xiao Qiu and Xiaoxia Shining 2, and activate the emotions deep within her heart.
Xiao Chun can do it.
Knowing Fang Ming's identity and watching him leave had already pushed Xiao Chun's emotions to their peak.
Now, facing the person she likes again, Xiao Chun can feel that she is on the verge of starting a new chapter.
All you need to do is give her a little bit of time.
Yu Muqiu's body was covered in wounds.
This was probably the toughest battle she had ever fought.
Not only because the enemy was powerful, but also because the enemy was their former ally!
The chains were so strong that they did not crack no matter how the two Magical Girls attacked them.
Moreover, the silver-haired girl seemed to have regained her initial form; her attacks became effortless again, like a cat playing with a mouse, wrapping the chains together and shrinking the space for the two to hide.
If this continues, Yu Muqiu and Chen Xiaoxia will definitely be bound by the silver-haired girl's chains and infused with Corrosive Magic, thus falling into Witch... or beings similar to the silver-haired girl.
This is something they absolutely cannot accept.
But now... they seem unable to find a way out of this predicament.
Until--
Call out!!!
A green arrow flew from below, shooting straight towards the silver-haired girl in the sky with incredible speed and power, aiming directly for her heart!
The timing of the green arrow's appearance was too perfect; by the time the silver-haired girl noticed the Arrows's light, Arrows was almost at her heart!
Despite this, the silver-haired girl wasn't overly nervous. She merely glanced down with a slightly serious expression, and then the chains binding her activated their automatic defense, blocking the approaching Arrows.
"Xiao Chun!!"
Upon noticing the Arrows flying towards him, Yu Muqiu looked behind him with surprise.
Far behind Yu Muqiu and Chen Xiaoxia, Murong Xiaochun, also connected to the Magic Network and having activated Shining 2, looked over with a determined expression.
Her eyes were still red, and there were traces of tears on her face, but her expression and eyes were unusually firm.
Noticing her companions' gazes, Xiao Chun apologized:
"I apologize for the late awakening; I've kept you waiting."
After speaking, Xiao Chun looked at the silver-haired girl again, gripped the Vine Bow in her hand, aimed it at the silver-haired girl once more, and whispered:
"... But let's talk about apologies later. Right now... let's all say hello to Brother Fang Ming..."
"Bring it back!"
The ending theme begins at this moment.
(It's a sure thing!!!)
(Xiao Chun has indeed unlocked a new form! Now it really is a battle of three heroes against Lu Bu!)
(As expected, they are the complete Magical Girls team when they are together. The last piece of the puzzle is now in place, and the ending should be good.)
(I hope so...!)
(But is there really any hope for Xiao Bai?)
(Probably... After all, my cousin is so special. If it weren't for Magical Girls, he might really have become the protagonist of this world. And since he's the protagonist... he must have something special about him...)
(Come on, Xiao Qiu!! You must bring Xiao Bai back!! He turned into a girl and deceived your feelings, you have to settle the score with him!)
(Www, that's true!)
Xiao Bai:"..."
You don't need to remind me!!