With Liuzi leading the way, we arrived at SpiCa's office on Zodiacal.
It was still rather bare, with no personal belongings in sight, only necessities like a computer, desks, chairs, and bookcases.
Incidentally, Xiao Yi's office was right next door.
This stone-brick building on the surface housed Zodiacal's administrative offices.
"So that gray-haired girl behind you is the penguin chick you mentioned?"
The Contaminated Crystal had turned the weak little penguin into a magical girl.
Her soft, downy gray hair was rather short, making her look a little like a boy.
Although she was only a few weeks old, her appearance as a fake magical girl wasn't particularly young. Her height and build were those of a seventeen-year-old girl.
Perhaps it was another twist of fate, but when her bangs were brushed aside, her face actually bore some resemblance to Antarctic Star's. Even if they couldn't pass for mother and daughter, she could at least pass for a distant older cousin now.
"Don't be scared. This scary-looking big sister is a good person too."
Azura, in human form, was playing with the little penguin, whose behavior and thoughts were still immature.
The little one, who couldn't even speak yet, was meeting SpiCa for the first time and found herself overwhelmed by her presence...
Antarctic Star and I stood before SpiCa with our heads lowered, receiving the scolding we deserved.
"I had the Contaminated Crystal, and I was the one who turned this child into a fake magical girl. Miluno doesn't need to take responsibility."
"Don't say that. I gave you a push when you hesitated, so we're accomplices."
"Enough! You two really do get along, don't you?"
As Antarctic Star and I defended each other, SpiCa waved her hand irritably.
"You knowingly broke the rules. Enheria's ideal is only the