After Becoming Enemies with Magical Girls, They Started Pursuing Me

"Xiao Qian, have you been reading too many novels? I told you to stop reading those domineering CEO stories. Why are you even trying to prey on a high schooler who's only seventeen or eighteen this time?"

"What's it to you? I've decided. This time, I'm going to put on a love story about a domineering college girl conquering a beautiful high school boy!"

The other girl looked at her best friend's lovestruck expression and could only sigh silently. She probably thought her friend was beyond saving.

At the same time, plenty of people were shouting as well. They were a little surprised by what the legendary Duskfall really looked like, but this was far too pleasant a surprise.

No one had expected that this boy, who looked no older than seventeen or eighteen, was actually a legendary figure in SK.

Su Xiaoxiao looked smug when she saw this, while Zhao Ping, afflicted with extreme social confidence, kept shouting, "Don't get too excited, everyone! That's my bro! He's just that awesome, okay?"

After Zhao Ping pulled that stunt, Su Xiaoxiao and the other two also felt embarrassed.

Don't drag us down with you when you do things like this!

"God, I'm your fan! I came here specifically to see you this time!"

'My God, Duskfall' was the first to shout, clearly too excited to contain himself.

"God, I watch all your streams!"

"Ah, God, you're so handsome! I want to have your babies!"

"Is Duskfall planning to enter the professional scene? I'll support you no matter what!"

"Me too!"

Ling Feng was a little dumbfounded by the voices coming from the audience. What god? What were these people even talking about?

Cheating???

The match had been delayed a little because of Ling Feng, but it wasn't a big issue. It continued as it should.

But sometimes, being popular wasn't a good thing. Ling Feng had now been regarded as a major enemy by those professional players and their fans.

Even Chen Kai, who had been brimming with confidence earlier, frowned slightly. He clearly had his concerns, but he soon returned to his confident self.

He took a comb and a small mirror out of his pocket and began fixing his red, punk-style hairstyle.

Even some of the audience couldn't stand watching anymore. Only his fans were still cheering excitedly for him.

After the system randomly assigned their numbers, the contestants were led by staff into specially made private booths. The staff would monitor the computers at all times to prevent accidents, and of course, they would also watch for cheating.

"Let's stick to the previous strategy," Yuwen said, pushing up his glasses.

"Yeah."

Ling Feng and the others nodded together. The moment they put on their headphones, they suddenly felt as if they had entered a dream.

When the first generation of esports players had fought their way forward, they had no sponsors, no salaries, and no support. Back then, gaming competitions were seen as nothing more than internet-addicted teenagers fighting over meaningless victories.

But they only wanted to prove themselves—to prove that esports was right, that it was something beautiful.

The moment you won a match and raised the trophy, you might have felt a joy you would never experience again in your life. That joy came from teamwork, sweat, and refusing to give up until the very last second!

Su Xiaoxiao had paid for all their training expenses over the past few days. When Ling Feng and the others tried to help, she scolded them instead. Her reason was actually that they were looking down on her?

The main problem was that this only put even more pressure on Ling Feng and the others, okay?

When the matches began, they discovered that the early rounds were unexpectedly easy. They bulldozed their way through almost every match, nearly driving the opposing streamers mad with rage.

Naturally, this scene was shown on the big screen, leaving the audience fired up and boiling with excitement.

"Fuck! I want to report the other side for cheating!!"

"Sorry, they weren't cheating."

The staff had been monitoring every contestant's matches, so they gave the answer immediately.

"This doesn't count as cheating? Who's ever seen bullets curve? I refuse to accept this!"

"It doesn't matter whether you accept it or not. No cheating means no cheating. Cause any more trouble and you'll be thrown out."

The staff member had been angered by this contestant as well and no longer bothered being polite.

A rookie streamer wanted to play professionally? He had come completely unprepared. What was he even playing for? He should have checked out the other side's skills beforehand.

After being scolded by the staff member, the rookie streamer's face turned green, then pale. It was obvious that he was utterly aggrieved.

That wasn't cheating? Was that even something a human could pull off?

"Holy shit?! Could that be Duskfall's Killing Bullet??"

"That's too much. The bullet actually curved around and headshotted a mage hiding behind a wall??"

"Do homing bullets really exist? This feels kind of fake."

Exclamations rose one after another throughout the venue. Everyone was shocked by Ling Feng's moves, since they were simply too absurd.

Unless they saw it with their own eyes, no normal person would believe it.

"Haha! Good thing I recorded it. Remember to follow 'My God, Duskfall' on Dragon Fang TV. Isn't a live broadcast way better than a replay?"

"Damn it, young man, you have no sense of martial virtue!"

"Quick! Send me a copy of that video!!"

Something Wasn't Right!

This competition was fairly short, lasting only three days.

The early rounds were unexpectedly easy, and Ling Feng's team had advanced almost without obstruction.

Especially when a contestant accused Ling Feng of cheating on the second day, only to be ruthlessly thrown out by the staff. Quite a few people had witnessed that scene, so he probably had psychological trauma now.

Before the competition, Su Xiaoxiao had filled every person's account with fully upgraded equipment without even asking, making Zhao Ping grin from ear to ear.

Those items, along with maxed-out skill talents, would have cost seventy or eighty thousand at minimum. Yet Su Xiaoxiao had simply spent it all without hesitation...

That really proved the saying: nine out of ten lolis were rich, and the remaining one was especially rich...

She didn't lack money, but for Ling Feng, that was a huge sum. Other than thanking her verbally, he didn't know what else he could do. He had no money.

Maybe I should treat her to another meal?

But would she even care about a meal from you?!

"How about we go get some barbecue tonight?"

Su Xiaoxiao seemed particularly fond of street food stalls. Whenever she treated them, about half the time she took them to places like that.

Barbecue and beer were her favorites. But didn't little girls like her usually care a lot about their image?

And kids weren't allowed to drink either, right?

Because Su Xiaoxiao looked like a fifteen-year-old loli, Ling Feng still regarded her as an underage girl.

Hotpot, barbecue, and beer—it wasn't expensive, but it suited their tastes perfectly.

Seeing Ling Feng's worried expression, Su Xiaoxiao looked delighted instead. She teasingly slung an arm around his shoulders.

Ling Feng's face reddened slightly after that. He didn't say anything, but he felt even more embarrassed.

"Little brother Ling Feng, by age, I should be your big sister, right? But you always treat me like a child. It really hurts me when a god looks at me like that."

Su Xiaoxiao's pouty act toward Ling Feng made both Zhao Ping and Yuwen burst out laughing.

"Pfft! Ling Feng, you really are something. I told you to talk more at school, but even when we were chatting together, you were still gaming. We couldn't even drag you away," Zhao Ping said with a snicker.

"That's called focus, understand?" Ling Feng rolled his eyes at Zhao Ping speechlessly.

"It's fine. The finals are tomorrow anyway, so let's relax properly tonight," Yuwen added.

No matter what, their efforts hadn't been wasted.

The morning after Ling Feng returned from the hotel last time, he noticed that he seemed as energetic as before.

He just felt especially strong all over, as if he had returned to middle school, when a group of them had gathered behind the hill for a massive brawl, their blood boiling.

They swung wooden sticks in their hands and picked up rocks from the ground to throw. Even now, a few of them had fought until their heads were bleeding.

But the main thing was still his energy.

"Ahem, it seems my strength is gradually returning. Not much, but enough!"

[That is because the Master has read through the Perfect Lady Training Manual.]

As Ling Feng was thinking, that familiar mechanical female voice suddenly entered his mind and nearly scared him to death.

"Damn it, don't suddenly pop up like that! You'll scare people to death!"

[As long as the Master carries the manual around, recovery can continue slowly.]

After listening to Xi He's explanation, Ling Feng thought it over briefly.

Just flipping through it casually last time had produced this effect. Was it really that useful? As long as he carried it with him?

If that was all, Ling Feng could still accept it. If he had to complete all the lessons inside, he might as well become a girl.

It wasn't until they all got on Bus 701 that Ling Feng took out the book.

It was still that familiar cover. Once he held the book in his hand, he could feel waves of coolness flowing through his body.

He had probably been in too much of a hurry last time, so he hadn't noticed.

Ling Feng couldn't help opening to a page. The first thing that entered his sight was a flash of white light that nearly blinded him.

"Holy shit? A golden legend?"

For some reason, Ling Feng felt a little excited whenever he held this book.

It was really confusing.

"Why am I excited? Damn it! What the hell am I excited about?? (┯_┯)"

"So speechless."

Ling Feng was convinced that this definitely wasn't his intention. He had definitely been affected by the book!

"Damn it! I absolutely won't submit!"

Ling Feng strengthened his resolve and focused on the contents of the first page. A warm current immediately spread throughout his body.

So magical, so comfortable~

Ling Feng was absentminded for a moment. When he came back to his senses, he realized something was wrong again.

No, this was a magic book.

That was right...

A strange magic book!

Convention Plan

Just seconds after Ling Feng opened the book, Xi He's voice rang out in his mind.

[The first-stage mission of the Perfect Lady Training Manual has begun: Wear a maid outfit and attend a cosplay convention~]

[Alternatively, you may choose the Guangxiu Flowing Immortal Dress or a sailor uniform.]

"..."

"Hey, why don't you go yourself?!"

After hearing Xi He out, Ling Feng immediately cursed under his breath. A maid outfit? And the Guangxiu Flowing Immortal Dress?!

I'm practically developing psychological trauma!

Come to think of it, Ling Feng really did have some psychological trauma. Back at the café, Ye Qingya and Lin Danyue had brainwashed him plenty. The most terrifying part was that once, he had actually thought of himself as a girl!

Wasn't that far more terrifying than the brainwashing of some mad scientist in a TV show?

[Mission reward: 500 Chinese yuan.]

"Where are the skirts?"

The moment he heard there was a reward, Ling Feng agreed without even thinking.

It was all Xi He's fault. Why hadn't she mentioned the reward sooner? (ー_ー)!!