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What would Garuda look like in physical form?

Su Tianqing had imagined countless possible forms—perhaps a colossal monster like Jörmungandr, large enough to coil around all of Rongcheng, or perhaps a smaller form resembling the pitch-black Winged Folk from the Underground Labyrinth.

Until she saw with her own eyes that burning black thing emerge from the Shadows, her imagination was shattered by what she saw. Only then did Su Tianqing finally gain a concrete understanding of Garuda:

Its wings blotted out the sky. Its black feathers burned with towering flames, and the ash-gray aura radiating from between those wings swept across the entire Mindscape. Everything withered and died within that chaotic presence.

Yet even before such an enormous monster, that crimson figure remained standing. Her magic power surged at full force, even forming the momentum to confront Garuda head-on!

"I've finally been waiting for you, Garuda."

Red Rose spoke softly, tightening her grip on her wand. The radiance of the Stars flowed around her, weaving itself into brilliant, shimmering streams of starlight.

[Magical Girl Red Rose ☆ Shadow of the Stars]

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The colossal beast looked down upon the tiny, frail girl in red. No emotion could be seen in its molten-gold eyes. Soon, it shifted its gaze away from Red Rose and toward the people behind her, securely protected by magic power.

Hyacinth, Scarlet Snow, Heartmoon Fox, and the owl girl staring up at the colossal beast in terrified trembling.

Swept by Garuda's gaze, Scarlet Snow showed not the slightest fear. Instead, she pulled up the hood attached to the back of her magical attire. Her blood-red cloak draped across the Stars, and she rested the lever-action rifle formed from her wand on one shoulder, staring directly into Garuda's molten-gold eyes.

``` [Magical Girl Scarlet