Space Drill

(Ceruno)

"No, I won't allow you to take any more risks!"

How could I not know what Miluno was thinking?

She wanted to use the wormhole on the "The Other Side" to get into the Witch Domain, which might be a feasible plan, but the risk was too great, and I couldn't accept it!

She sighed and asked, "So, are we just going to stay here and waste our time?"

"That won't work either..."

The people in the movie theater aren't in immediate danger; they're an important breeding ground for witches. However, if they continue to multiply, Monsterification will become inevitable. There are currently no examples of how to reverse Monsterification, and once that happens, it's no different from a death sentence. Not to mention, Aldebaran can execute these Special Monsters at any time... So time is still very tight.

Wait, time?

"Miluno, can you slow down the entire Witch Domain?"

"Impossible, the scale is just too large."

Miluno's magic couldn't affect the entire movie theater.

Despite her denial, she still placed her hand on the barrier of the domain.

After a moment, he said, "Betelgeuse said before that the Witch Domain is also an independent space, New World that merges two worlds... So, this barrier and your bubble should be similar."

"Ah?!"

That does seem quite similar; both involve carving out an independent space within the real world. Could it be that "the Other Side" can also do something similar to my magic?

Miluno then asked, "Can your bubble open this barrier?"

How do I open it?

"No, you'll pop my bubble, but you can't even kick this one, can you?"

"Don't be so quick to deny it; Miluno's plan might actually be feasible."

Ms. SpiCa suddenly interrupted the conversation through the earpiece.

She asked, "Ceruno, can your bubbles change shape at will?"

"Well, any shape that isn't too complicated will do."

"Then let's try turning it into a drill bit, it's simple, right?"

"Want to go inside? My bubble isn't firm enough."

While I can understand SpiCa's idea, I don't think it's feasible.

Not only is it not hard enough, but it is also very brittle after curing.

"It's different, Ceruno. Neither your bubble nor this barrier exists in the physical sense. Don't use your common sense of physics to explain supernatural magical phenomena, especially your magic. You can be more idealistic. At times like these, indulging in more girlish fantasies can actually enhance your strength."

My magic depends on my confidence!!

Although we keep saying this, it will still break when it's meant to break. It's more of a metaphysical concept than a matter of idealism.

Since it was SpiCa's request, I did as instructed and used air bubbles to make a pagoda-shaped drill bit that was over a meter long.

Because it's a bubble, it's as light and airy as a balloon.

"... This kind of drill bit can't drill through anything at all, can it?"

Even if you threw it, it wouldn't fly far, let alone be used to break through a barrier.

"Let me try."

Miluno hoisted the light drill and smashed it into the barrier.

What was thought to be a futile effort turned out to be unexpected; the inflatable drill not only created ripples on the surface of the barrier but also became "stuck" to it.

"Oh?"

There's hope!

Although I don't know why, the barrier definitely reacted differently to my bubble.

"Because they are similar entities, for example, although you can't hit the little figure on the paper, you can draw a little figure and fight it. The barrier of the domain and your bubble are these two little figures. It has nothing to do with reasons like strength. As long as you can embed your bubble into the barrier, you can open the passage."

Compared to Ms. SpiCa's explanation, I think it's more like two soap bubbles that might naturally merge together if a little more force is applied...

"Miluno, could you please push it in a little further?"

Miluno shook her hand, crouched down to gather her strength, then leaped up and kicked the bubble drill head with a flying kick...

--SpaceSmash!--

This time, the drill easily pierced through the barrier.

She herself followed the drill into the Witch Domain.

"Wow? It worked!"

Wait, how do I get in?

Less than a minute later, Miluno rushed out again, clutching the bubble drill.

"Witch, it's done."

His tone and expression conveyed a sense of nonchalant ease.

Now that she no longer takes suppressants, she is virtually invincible to ordinary witches unless they encounter magic that counters her.

"Ceruno, go in and collect the darkness."

It sounds as casual and indifferent as asking me to wash the dishes after dinner.

But I care a lot.

"Are you going to absorb all the darkness of the Witch Domain again?"

"Of course, do we have a choice?"

Having no choice doesn't mean it's the right thing to do!

One-fifth of her once beautiful black hair has turned white.

While pure white is quite pretty and even has a sense of purity, it just doesn't feel like a good omen...

"Miss SpiCa, isn't there any other way to purify the darkness within the domain? What will happen to Miluno if she continues to absorb it?"

"I understand your concerns. Give us some more time. Each branch is searching for magical girls who can deal with Dark Energy."

"But more than half a month Past!"

"It's not easy to find a magical girl who can handle darkness... Actually, there's another way to break the domain, but it's not a good one."

Miss SpiCa hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Return it to its rightful owner. Throw the trash you collected back to the other side through the wormhole, and the domain will naturally be dispelled."

"Isn't that great?"

This sounds like a reliable, reasonable, and environmentally friendly solution.

"This is not good at all. The other side will just throw it back. This approach can only solve the immediate problem; in the long run, it's like drinking poison to quench thirst."

"Sigh, then let me absorb it."

With a sigh, Miluno the bubble drill to the barrier and reached out her hand to me.

It was evening when I returned to the City School.

Thanks to Principal Xiao Yi's continued efforts, new students have been enrolling one after another in the past two days, making the City School increasingly lively.

Miluno went out, so I took a shower and watched TV on the sofa.

Miss Extinction was tutoring Xiaoling at the dining table. Although it was a magic academy, falling behind in academic subjects could even affect graduation...

"Ceruno ~"

"Heat Haze?"

Heat Haze suddenly ran upstairs to visit, wearing a loose white T-shirt with the words "You lose if you work" printed on it in ink wash style... Despite wearing such clothes, he desperately needed to work because he was short of money.

"Let me give you a hug~"

She hugged him without saying a word...

Sigh, I'm pretty much used to this kind of thing by now.

While hugging and rubbing against me, she complained, "I've been so busy these past few days! Such a large school only has a few dozen staff members... Although the pay is pretty good, working overtime like this would take several lives!"

I reminded her, "Magical girls don't die suddenly."

"Just because you won't die suddenly doesn't mean you can be exploited by that little girl! She's bullying honest people!"

Principal Xiao Yi has a tough job too. As the only ordinary person in the City School, it must be difficult for her to keep up with everyone else's pace...

"I'm so sad, is Heat Haze- sensei talking badly about me?"

"Huh?"

As a result, Xiao Yi was standing at the dormitory entrance.

"Principal, um... cough cough... sorry..."

Heat Haze's forehead was covered in sweat.

"Don't be nervous. I know you've had a tough time lately, and I won't deduct your pay just because of a few complaints."

I asked, "What are you doing here?"

"The class assignments are out; I've come to hand over the student roster to Mr. Heat Haze."

"Um?"

Miss Bai Ze did indeed say that today was the last day of the Chinese class...

"Which teacher will I be assigned to?"