Attempted Kidnapping

(Miluno)

Betelgeuse changed into a brand new white cotton coat, wrapped in a blanket, with only her head and blue twin ponytails exposed.

She sat up on the bed with her legs bent and asked softly:

"So, what do you want to know from me?"

Her hands under the covers were most likely taking something out of her "Arsenal," twitching inexplicably; it just didn't look right...

"Kukuku, it's probably a pistol or something?"

The little thing with devil horns was whispering in my ear, trying to provoke me.

"What's the use of guessing? Just take it off and see! She was only wearing panties anyway, and we already saw everything, didn't we?"

That makes some sense.

I acted decisively; with a quick movement, I pulled the blanket off her, only to see her holding a little skirt in her hands, which she was now putting on her bottom.

Oh, with so many people around, don't you think it's inappropriate to just wear panties?

"..."

Betelgeuse blushed and glared at me with murderous intent.

"Ugh, wearing a skirt and trying to hide it, I thought you were preparing some heavy weaponry."

To cover up her embarrassment, Ceruno looked at me with an unprecedented coldness...

Being viewed this way by your beloved is a little hurtful.

"Miluno, Betelgeuse is indeed quite horny, but there's a limit to sexual harassment! If you really can't hold back, you can come at me tonight..."

Wait, what audacious thing is this idiot saying?

"You've misunderstood. I genuinely believe she's preparing some kind of weapon."

While waiting, Betelgeuse quickly put on her skirt.

"So, you've finally been honest?" I asked.

She turned her head and answered:

"... It's better than being brainwashed."

SpiCa then asked:

Do you know how Witch Domain is created? Or do you understand this technology?

"How could I possibly understand? I'm not a researcher... But... but I know someone who has this knowledge!"

SpiCa's approaching White Silk startled her so much that her blue hair stood on end, and she even spoke loudly.

What? So social anxiety can be cured by just scaring someone?

"Who?"

"Aldebaran, the Witch Domain is a technology she invented, supposedly using Imitation Vega Crystal to project a barrier..."

SpiCa interrupted her again.

"Wait, you mean Aldebaran used Artificial Crystal to replicate Ceruno's magic?"

Betelgeuse, however, muttered under its breath, unconvinced:

"Haven't you seen it before? Sun Ji transformed into Artificial Magical Girl."

Betelgeuse was still wrapped in a blanket.

"Vega Crystal can be replicated, Aldebaran herself is a witch; wouldn't using Star Crystal be a piece of cake for her?"

But that's outrageous.

Even with the same Crystal, different magical girls awaken different magic, but Aldebaran can not only Imitation Crystal, but also accurately simulate Ceruno's magic... She is too dangerous. Even though her martial arts are not as strong as Fomalhaut's, she poses a greater threat to this world.

The existence of the "witch" is also Pandora's Box for the "The Other Side," no wonder the "Supreme Council" is wary of the "witch" seizing power.

But she really wasn't an ally. Then what did she mean by what she said to me before?

Just to deceive me?

I sighed and said:

"Ceruno's bubbles can pass through the barrier of the domain, and I thought of this possibility back then... So if we have Ceruno, theoretically we can also create our own Witch Domain, right?"

Ceruno, however, said:

"Wait, even if I could release a bubble that big, I still couldn't change the internal appearance according to the witch's inner thoughts, could I?"

Technologies that change the microcosm.

Betelgeuse had her entire head buried under the covers, with only her two ponytails showing. She suggested in a voice barely louder than a mosquito's buzz:

"Why don't you just go and capture Aldebaran too?"

Kidnapping of technicians.

Although it's a bit far-fetched, it is indeed a possible solution.

But I don't even know where Aldebaran's base is. That guy isn't so easy to catch; he's cunning and treacherous, and nothing he says is true. Who knows what traps he'll set up against me?

SpiCa, however, looked at me.

"Miluno, after all, only you can go to 'the Other Side,' what do you think about that?"

"Going is certainly an option, but I'm not confident I can bring her back, and it would be a bit dangerous... However, if Sirius accompanies me, the danger will be much less. After all, with our speed, we should be able to escape before the operation on the 'The Other Side' begins."

Aldebaran's raw strength is inferior to Fomalhaut's, while Milius should be able to defeat her.

"If the risk is low, it's worth trying. So when can you take action?"

"As long as you're prepared, you can Past anytime."

As soon as I said that, the little guy started complaining.

"No! You already have me! What do you need Sirius for? I can give you power no less than what she gave you, as long as you can accept me!"

Perhaps what she said is true, but I don't want to become a witch.

"I won't let her in! You can forget about merging with her again!"

Looking back now, it was this little thing that prevented Sirius from entering during the recent Bay Training Camp, which resulted in me getting a solid headbutt.

"Back then, I couldn't speak, and I couldn't let you see me."

It's pretty much confirmed that the little thing's appearance is related to consuming twelve Dark Crystal in one go; even the uncontrollable power of the Morning Star Crystal that Barbara mentioned is probably a side effect of her... at least when she couldn't control it.

Having obtained the answers we sought, we left Betelgeuse's cell. The magical girl, once a witch, lay on her side, covered by a blanket, and returned to her withdrawn state.

I was just about to go downstairs.

"Well..."

Seeing me sigh, Ceruno asked again, "What's wrong?"

I'll go alone this time.

"Huh?! Isn't there any danger?"

SpiCa also asked, "Why? Aren't you going to use Sirius's power anymore?"

"I'm unable to merge with her for the time being... for various reasons..."

The existence of these little creatures is a bit embarrassing to talk about, and I don't want them to know that I'm turning into a witch.

SpiCa said seriously:

"I won't press you if you don't want to talk about it, but you are responsible for your own safety. Your primary task is always to ensure your safe return."

"Even without Sirius, I've traveled back and forth there several times already, haven't I? It's alright, if all else fails, there are other forces..."

My words, however, reached Sirius's ears as he returned with the Golden.

She asked repeatedly:

"What are you talking about? Miluno- chan is going to 'the Other Side' again? And without me?"

In the blink of an eye, she was right in front of me.

"It's not that I don't want to bring it, it's that I can't bring it."

I helplessly shrugged and opened my arms, saying frankly:

"If you don't believe me, try to merge into my body, but be gentle."

I don't want to get knocked away by her.

"Why not... wait?"

Sirius's hand was pressed against my chest, but he couldn't penetrate me at all.

They even took the opportunity to grab it.

"Call out--"

The little thing sat on my head, legs crossed, and whistled.

"This road is blocked!"