The Chase

"Stop!"

Masked Heroine tried to grab Scholar before she left, but she wasn't fast enough.

Just as Masked Heroine was about to catch her, Scholar vanished on the spot, as though she had never been there.

Scholar hadn't hesitated for a moment.

After all, Love had arrived.

Scholar could see Love's powerful pink magic from far away. Dragging this out would do her no good.

Barely a second after Scholar left, Love appeared before them.

As soon as she flew close enough to see everyone, Love teleported directly to them.

After receiving Scholar's call, Love had rushed to Abyssal City at top speed, with only enough time to send Headquarters a brief notice. Her hair was a mess, and the anxiety on her face had yet to fade.

The first person she saw was Shen Yin, cradled in Ranger's arms some distance away.

Shen Yin was pale, but her breathing was steady, her chest rising and falling with reassuring strength. Her life wasn't in danger.

The fear that had lodged in Love's throat finally eased.

Only then did she feel puzzled.

Why were Masked Heroine and Ranger, who should have been in Our City, here? And where was Celestial Star?

She wanted to ask, but Scholar had escaped again, and Shen Yin was safe for now. So Love made a different decision.

She could get answers anytime. She absolutely could not let Scholar get away!

Unlike last time, Scholar was clearly unprepared, so Love had little trouble picking up her trail.

Deep in the distant woods.

Scholar suddenly appeared, startling the birds into scattering. Even the few beasts lurking nearby, watching her with their presence concealed, fled from the dangerous aura she gave off.

"Magical Girls these days are so strong-willed. I don't know whether to be pleased or