Ziwei's calculations

Bai Jingxuan asked eagerly, "Can I help? Right now!"

Ziwei stepped forward and helped her to a sturdy chair.

No payment for saving lives tonight.

Ziwei said, "You can eat and rest even if you're not a member."

Bai Jingxuan's eyes widened even more.

I'll keep watch outside the door.

Ziwei said, "Catch your breath first."

Su Bai's brief act of companionship earned him trust that was not based on fear.

"Master, when did you become so patient?"

Kabi couldn't help but complain in his mind.

Su Bai ignored it.

Bai Jingxuan took a few deep breaths, and her emotions gradually calmed down.

"You... you just said the information I provided was useful?"

She asked cautiously.

Ziwei nodded.

"The room information and the list of children you provided were a great help."

Bai Jingxuan's eyes lit up.

"Then, what else can I do?"

She asked, "Is there anything else I can help you with?"

Ziwei looked at her.

This girl has a strong sense of responsibility.

This is a trait that can be cultivated.

"Can."

Ziwei said, "Help me compile a list of children who don't need to be exposed to Magic Power. Write down which children need priority care and which rooms need to be inspected."

Bai Jingxuan nodded vigorously.

This was the first time she had received a task that was appropriate for her physical condition and that she was capable of completing.

There was no pressure to prove that I could fight.

She picked up a pen and paper and began to write seriously.

Su Bai stood to the side, watching her write with her head down.

From purity to reliability.

The girl's recruitment value was higher than he had imagined.

Ten minutes later.

Bai Jingxuan finished organizing the first list.

She heard someone outside calling out names from a list, and some of them were children she recognized.

Her feelings shifted from the fear of "Don't leave me" to the clear desire of "I also want to stay and work."

She looked up at Ziwei.

Her hands were still clutching the empty lunchbox.

Please teach me.

She said, her voice soft but firm, "Where do I begin to become your Magical Girl?"

Ziwei did not give her an answer immediately.

She pulled up a chair and sat down in front of Bai Jingxuan.

Their eyes were level.

"Answer one question for me first."

Ziwei asked, "Are you willing to do anything for our organization?"

Bai Jingxuan nodded vigorously.

No.

Ziwei interrupted her.

That single word completely halted Bai Jingxuan's nodding motion.

Cross out "everything".

Ziwei continued, "What I need to hear is not promises."

Bai Jingxuan opened her mouth, then closed it again.

"I need you to tell me something."

Ziwei said in a very calm tone, "A reason is something you still want to do, even if no one thanks you or knows you did it."

Bai Jingxuan's eyes began to wander.

She was thinking.

It was a genuine thought process, not an unconscious answer driven by fear or gratitude.

Her lips opened and closed several times.

Ziwei did not urge her.

Just wait quietly.

I don't know how to say it.

After a long silence, Bai Jingxuan finally spoke, "I just... feel that if I say yes to everything, it seems... it seems like I'll be controlled by myself."

Ziwei nodded.

"Smart."

She said, "Then let me tell you something."

Ziwei turned to Kabi, "You explain."

Kabi's body emerged from the back of Ziwei's neck, and the pink little cat fairy floated in front of Bai Jingxuan.

"Little sister, you can transform now because you have resonated with the world's consciousness."

"Kabi said softly, but with a serious tone, "I only agreed to form a contract with you after detecting your Pure Wishforce. But that doesn't mean that I or Ziwei will commit to you for life."

Kabi a moment, looking at Bai Jingxuan.

"If your current physical injuries or ailments do not permanently disappear after awakening, we cannot guarantee anything."

The fairy continued, "You can refuse now. No one will do anything to you just because you disagree."

Bai Jingxuan's breathing suddenly became very shallow.

She looked down at her paralyzed right leg.

"Then... if I refuse now..." Her voice trembled. "What... what will you do?"

"I won't leave."

Ziwei's voice rang out, very firm. "I will continue to help you tidy up this room."

Bai Jingxuan raised her head, her eyes filled with a hint of panic.

But Ziwei had already turned around and continued checking the list she had written earlier.

Look at it carefully, line by line.

They didn't turn away, nor did they make any promises.

It's simply by continuing to provide assistance that we can demonstrate that rescue and recruitment are never the same thing.

Time flows silently.

Bai Jingxuan's breathing gradually calmed down.

She looked at Ziwei's profile as she carefully checked the list.

She suddenly realized that she didn't need to agree to everything.

She can refuse.

This discovery made her feel completely relaxed.

Ziwei's phone lit up.

She accessed the Star Organization's internal communication network and began sending messages.

The first one is for Mint.

"Assistance Mission: Placement of staff at the Welfare Home. No combat required. Bring basic supplies and arrive at the actual departure time."

Mint responded quickly.

"Got it! I'm leaving now, it should take about twenty minutes."

The second one is for Starshine.

"Classes will proceed as normal. Report the pending accounts to the Fan Support Club tonight. No one is allowed to go to the event on their own."

Starshine's replies are slow, but the content is... Starshine.

"I... I didn't intend to rush over there... I wouldn't be that irrational...(firm. jpg)"

Su Bai looked at the message and sighed silently in his heart.

This younger sister.

He put his phone away and continued looking at the list.

Bai Jingxuan suddenly moved.

She used her hands to support herself, trying to stand up from the chair.

He wanted to prove that he wouldn't be a burden to anyone.

Ziwei's reaction was without any delay.

Her hand rested on Bai Jingxuan's shoulder.

Sit down.

She said.

Bai Jingxuan's body stiffened.

The paralyzed right leg drooped limply downwards.

"You've already been helpful today."

Ziwei placed the half-written list back on her lap, "No need to submit proof again using this leg."

This sentence is like a key.

Something that had been locked for a long time was unlocked.

Bai Jingxuan's tears suddenly welled up.

She had never heard such a thing before.

During her years at the Welfare Home, the words she heard most often were: be sensible, be strong, and even if you have physical limitations, learn to take care of yourself.

Those words are all true.

It's all out of concern.

But no one has said that her existence itself is not proof.

Ziwei handed her a tissue.

Bai Jingxuan wiped her face with her sleeve.

Her hands were trembling.

Say it again.

Ziwei said, "This time, don't think about whether others will thank you. Just think about yourself. Do something you really want to do."