The Great Bird That Burned the World

Spike City Hero Association, rooftop terrace.

"Magical Girls all liked meeting on rooftops. I think you were the one who started that habit."

The azure-haired girl leaned against the railing and looked toward the red-haired girl some distance away, who had her head raised toward the starry sky.

"...Was I?"

After a brief moment of processing, the red-haired girl finally turned to look at her and answered calmly.

"Absolutely. You might not know what kind of image you have in the eyes of the younger generation. Even your magical attire style has been copied by plenty of red-themed juniors, let alone everyday habits like this."

"Really? There are juniors copying the way I dress?"

"There, Red Zircon from Harbor City. Even her skirt is the same length as yours."

The azure-haired girl casually tossed over a Divine Codex Stone. The red-haired girl caught it, looking at the photo of Harbor City's Aquamarine Squad displayed in the light screen. Red Zircon stood in the middle, especially eye-catching.

"Now that you mention it, it really does look a little like my magical attire."

She tossed the Divine Codex Stone back to the azure-haired girl in the distance. Red Rose continued gazing up at the vast, distant sky and said softly,

"You received Scarlet Snow's message too, didn't you? [Garuda] appeared in Rongcheng."

"Yeah. It was probably her first time encountering something like this too." The azure Magical Girl nodded as she replied.

"Good thing it was her. She came out of retirement after all these years and immediately ran into a Behemoth-class opponent—and even banished it."

"Banished it directly into the Star Realm?" Even Red Rose looked astonished.

"Yep." Mercury shrugged.

"The problem Heartmoon Fox and Scarlet Snow are facing is tricky—Garuda is trying to force its way into the Mortal World