Temporarily Changing Channels

(Ceruno)

September 2nd, evening.

After dinner.

Miluno had been on the Other Side for over a day.

This was also a rather lengthy operation, after all, they first needed to find the Armory where the "Annihilation Bomb" was stored, so it was normal for it to take time...

Although I try to convince myself of this, I can't help but worry.

"Sister Ceruno, Sister Miluno is very strong!"

Xiaojie was doing her homework next to me, reached out her hand, and a warm wave of light emanated from her palm and shone towards me.

It's very comfortable, like soaking in a hot spring.

Her power brings peace and warmth, soothing negative emotions...

I know she just didn't want to see me looking so gloomy.

"Actually, you don't need to cast a spell on me. Letting your older sister hug you will have the same effect."

She blinked her innocent eyes, tucked her arms into her chest, and leaned closer to me, conveying with a simple gesture that she wanted a hug.

What a reaction! It's so cute!

Overjoyed, he pulled the dark-skinned girl into his arms and inhaled the scent of her white hair.

Although it has the body of the Coal Witch, it is essentially just a baby who is a little over half a month old. This little guy is not only kind-hearted, but also sensible and well-behaved. It's hard to believe that he is a child who came out of Miss Anjie's body.

"Are you still feeling unwell today?" I asked.

Xiaojie slumped down and lay against my chest, the short fleshy horn on her forehead pressing against my collarbone.

It's a bit hard.

She replied:

"No, I'm all better now."

Miss Anjie's mental state gradually recovered. Sure enough, if the two are not far apart, they will not experience those negative symptoms. Miluno and Mono should be the same.

Professor Stratos's explanation of this situation:

Incomplete souls cannot exist independently; they must come together to maintain stability.

The cell phone on the table emitted a buzzing sound from its vibration.

[Ceruno, could you come to the entrance hall?]

It's a news item about our cute little principal.

[Here we go!]

After replying to the message, I looked towards the kitchen.

"Xiaoling, I'm taking Xiaojie out for a walk. I'll be right back."

"Oh well."

The chuunibyou girl, who was wearing an apron and cutting fruit after the meal, responded. I then opened the teleportation portal and took Xiaojie to the entrance hall of the City School.

The place is empty; Xiao Yi Ivy, the beloved younger sister of all the magical girls in the school, is with Miss Metal.

They activated a Wormhole Device.

"What do you want from me? Is anyone coming?" I asked.

"Sis, could you please go to headquarters?"

Xiao Yi explained:

"Professor Stratos ordered a batch of research equipment from Minister Hefi. Because Earth's technology is not advanced enough, even with her supervision, we still couldn't miniaturize those devices... but at least we managed to make them! They're just quite large!"

I see.

They sent me to reduce the weight of the equipment.

At the same time, sophisticated instruments need my magical protection to pass through the wormhole; even a little bit of wormhole pressure could damage the equipment.

This is something only I can do.

I greeted Xiaojie:

"Come on~ let's go on a trip to Europe."

"Yay!"

Although the dark-skinned girl was happy, Metal pulled her to his side.

"I know you're very close to this child, but going to Europe would take you too far away from Anjie. It's best to avoid that situation for now."

Ah...

That's true.

"Don't be so reluctant! It's just a matter of putting on a few layers of Bubble Membrane, it won't take long, hurry back!"

I was urged by Xiao Yi to enter the wormhole.

The headquarters is the headquarters after all; even the laboratory there is much larger than that of the Sky Branch.

Putting aside other things, all departments of the Sky Branch are clustered in a building, but the research department at headquarters has its own separate building.

Aunt Hefi and Professor Stratos were talking, with three huge metal boxes beside them, and some magical girls from headquarters standing guard, making it a heavily guarded area.

"Yo, Ceruno."

As if she wanted to observe me with both eyes, Aunt Hefi lifted the fiery red bangs that covered one eye, revealing the alluring beauty mark at the corner of her eye.

"Good evening, Aunt Hefi."

I greeted her politely, and she smiled, her eyes narrowing.

"You're getting cuter and cuter."

Professor Stratos wasn't interested in small talk or trying to get close to me. He simply took a puff of his electronic cigarette to refresh himself and then put the vape in his white coat pocket.

He ordered, "Little girl, help me take these boxes to the lab. These are very delicate instruments, be careful."

Her laboratory is currently located in the Engine Department and has taken over half of Metal's workshop.

It is said that a dedicated laboratory will be prepared for her and will be hung in the Ring Corridor.

The total area of City School is limited, and it is not suitable for large-scale construction once it takes off. The many interfaces reserved in the corridor are for dealing with this situation.

It's built on the ground, then lifted up and connected, making it quite portable.

"Ha, all done."

Covering all three metal boxes with Bubble Membrane not only protects them from the pressure of the wormhole but also reduces their weight. Although Metal is naturally strong, carrying these three boxes by herself would probably be exhausting.

These boxes were pushed through the wormhole, then transported from the City School entrance to the Engine Department via Metal's conveyor belt, where they began to be assembled.

I didn't have to do anything during the assembly process.

"Shall we go back then?"

Principal Xiao Yi took Xiaojie's hand and asked:

"Xiaojie, do you want to come with me to see Sister Anjie?"

Before Xiaojie could answer, I asked:

"What do you want to see her for?"

It's not really appropriate for Xiaojie to meet Miss Anjie; it's more important for them to maintain a safe distance.

That day in the interrogation room on the beach of Nabu Island, Miss Anjie requested to have a private chat with her Witch Persona... that is, Xiaojie.

Actually, this was risky, since Miss Anjie's Bloodline magic is offensive, but respecting Xiaojie's wishes, Miss Achernar didn't object at the time.

They talked for about five minutes. When we returned to the interrogation room, Ms. Anjie was in a much better mood and even offered to come to the City School with us. However, Xiaojie seemed preoccupied and refused to say anything even when asked.

I don't know what they talked about, but the result was clearly detrimental to the child's mental and physical health.

The best solution is to prevent Xiaojie from contacting Miss Anjie and just let her continue to stay with us...

"I want to go!"

But Xiaojie herself didn't think so, and said hesitantly:

"I was born from Sister Anjie's body, and my soul also comes from a part of her. I feel that I should get along well with her!"

What a wonderful child! Who is the real angel (Angela) here?

Xiao Yi was quite satisfied with the answer. Although she only reached Xiaojie's chest, she still spoke in an adult-like tone.

"That's great, this child is so sensible!"

But she herself was only fourteen years old.