Flow

(Bai Ziye)

"I'll persuade Dad to agree to this plan."

Ceruno is serious.

Whatever her reason, she finally made up her mind.

I certainly don't want her to take any risks, but I have to admit that her magic is essential for implementing SpiCa's plan as soon as possible.

Fortunately, although she plays a crucial role in the entire plan, her function is more logistical. She is only responsible for delivering personnel and supplies safely to "the Other Side" and does not need to personally traverse the wormhole, so the risks she faces are relatively smaller.

Even with the daily wormhole invasions, it seems rather childish at the moment. Even if I don't intervene, the Monster sent are unlikely to pose a threat to Ceruno.

The only thing to worry about is Infiltration Weapon like the UI-31. If these assassins, who can disguise themselves as ordinary people, were mass-produced, they would be extremely difficult to guard against.

"And what about Miss Miluno?"

Ceruno lowered her head slightly, looking up at me.

"What do you think of Miss SpiCa's plan? I remember she invited you a while ago, didn't she?"

I nodded and answered truthfully, "I've discussed this with Yin Wei before. If the Association can come up with a plan that satisfies me, it's not impossible for me to participate."

Before I even stated my conditions, Ceruno's eyes widened with delight.

"Huh? So you mean there's a possibility of participating?"

"Um."

Wow! That's great!

She was so excited to be able to fight alongside me that she raised her hands like a child.

This idiot is too naive. The essence of the SpiCa project is to rely on a full-scale war against "the Other Side," and war... will definitely result in deaths.

Does Ceruno truly have this awareness?

And what about me?

I sighed and patted the wispy bangs on her forehead.

"Go take a shower and rest first. I'll go upstairs and see what Sirius and your friend are talking about."

"I'll go too."

Seeing me get up, she stood up as well, and I quickly pressed her shoulder to help her sit back on the bed.

"No, you can't go."

Why?

She pouted her little lips, looking somewhat aggrieved, pitiful and adorable.

"I'd like to know what Miss Sirius wants with Yezi. I have a feeling they're hiding a lot from me..."

Is it because we don't know that we feel uneasy?

I knelt down in front of her and looked up at her disappointed face.

The question was asked, "Do you think your friend would harm you?"

"Won't."

The answer was straightforward.

"Do you think Sirius would harm you?"

"... wouldn't either."

"Since they don't want you to know, it means it concerns you. Whatever it is, they definitely want the best for you, right?"

The girl nodded obediently, and I couldn't help but reach out to touch her slightly round cheeks, even though I knew she was actually A-Yao.

If she could stay a girl forever, wouldn't that be nice?

"So just wait patiently, and when the time is right, he will definitely tell you everything."

As for when it will mature...

Perhaps I'll have to wait until the day I stop being a magical girl.

"Yes, Miss Miluno, thank you."

I stood up again.

"Think it over yourself, I'm leaving now."

The sentimental Ceruno calmed down and went to the bathroom to take a shower, figuring she would need some time to sort out her thoughts.

"Good night, Miss Miluno."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

Even so, we'll meet soon.

After all, I don't intend to let that UI-31 guy sleep in the same room as Ceruno.

Leaving the guest room, I quickly went up to the second floor, arrived at Sirius's master bedroom, and pushed the door open and went straight in.

Unsurprised by my arrival, the blonde idol, leaning against the balcony railing in the moonlight, glanced at me briefly before continuing to check information with UI-31 on her tablet.

"You mean, because of the brainwashing from 'the Other Side,' your memories of yourself as a human being are incomplete?"

UI-31, slumped in a wicker chair on the balcony, glanced at me and replied, "Hmm, very fragmented and unclear."

I paused for a moment before I realized what he meant by his answer.

"Wait, he can actually speak now."

Being able to speak is much more convenient, but why is it such a clear and beautiful female voice?

"Miluno- chan, didn't I say before that I could do it? He's practically my contractor now. I used the power of the Star Crystal to modify his throat... well, although only a female voice is available."

Why?

It's so strange that it's making that kind of sound while looking at my face.

"You're already using a female voice, why don't you turn him into a magical girl?"

"It is indeed possible, but if I did that, I wouldn't be able to stand here."

Star Crystal need to be completely fused with an organic entity to transform a person into a magical girl, and Sirius itself is Star Crystal, so...

I sighed and sat down next to UI-31.

"So, what was the result of the interrogation?"

Sirius pointed to his head and replied, "His memories are fragmented, but the information he can recall generally matches up. However... he insists he only spent a few months on the 'The Other Side'."

"So it really is due to different time flow rates?"

I rested my chin on my hand and thought for a moment, then asked, "How much do you know about 'the Other Side'?"

"I was locked in a cell without doors or windows, and I never saw anyone else... It was more like a preservation container than a cell, until one day I was taken out and modified, but it malfunctioned during my brainwashing... You know what happened after that."

Indeed, one cannot expect a single experimental product to access much information.

The female voice on the UI-31 is very clear; if it weren't for my face being in the background, it would be quite pleasant to listen to.

"Dear Miss Sirius, I have a request."

"Speak."

"I want to go home and see my family. Even though twelve years Past, I believe they are still alive."

It was a request that was perfectly reasonable, but Sirius refused, hands on his hips.

"No way~ Your existence is top secret. I haven't even revealed any information about you to the Tactical Division, how could I allow you to stir up any big news? If you don't want your personal freedom restricted, you have to obediently follow my arrangements. Of course, I won't let you do anything immoral..."

The blonde idol, after observing the helplessness on UI-31's face, finally spoke up, "... While recognizing relatives is out of the question, it's possible to let you take a look under a different identity. I'm asking you, do you have any code names?"

"Human... but that's not my codename... it should be the name of the entire Infiltration Weapon manufacturing program. As a prototype, I don't have a name."

"Ha, 'humans'? The naming of 'the Other Side' is certainly concise and clear, just like their tactics."

Sirius walked up to UI-31, pointed his finger at the latter's nose from a height that would make one feel ticklish, and loudly declared, "From today onwards, you'll be my dog!"

"Ah?"

Suddenly being turned into a dog, UI-31 hadn't even realized what was happening.

"As for the name, you can call yourself 'Flow'!"

I forgot to update, so it's a bit late~ Hehe?