"Magical girl, Shion..."
The Hyacinth murmured, its previously dull pupils seeming to regain a glimmer of light from the shock.
Why Jiang Si?
Why a man?
A jumble of chaotic thoughts swirled within me, but mostly...
Why is she here?
How should I explain this?
"So this is the magical girl you've always admired and feared?" The fake Hyacinth next to her was about to scoff, but she paused when she saw that face.
A gorgeous doll.
The thought crossed her mind subconsciously, but she quickly composed herself, looked away, and gazed at the Hyacinth:
"That's Return to Truth disappointing, Hyacinth. A Full Blossom magical girl has scared you like this."
Hyacinth opened her mouth, intending to refute.
But for a moment, she was speechless.
Because some things you won't understand unless you experience them firsthand.
Even if you say it, it's pointless.
Moreover, she was in no mood to talk to him at all.
The Land of Mirrors, the Witch Association, the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau... all sorts of random things, it doesn't really matter.
Most importantly, the Shion in front.
How will she view herself? How will she deal with herself next?
She recalled their previous meeting, where Keke's brother sought her help as a retired magical girl.
I hope I can help him protect Keke.
I recalled that the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau had once suspected Jiang Si of being a member of the Witch Association —although she did seem to have used the title "Si Motu" just now, as the East China head of the Witch Association East China...
But how could someone who controls such a large organization as the Azure Cloud Sect possibly become a leader in the Witch Association?
Just thinking about the past makes my heart feel dry.
Back in the academy, when I solemnly promised him that I would protect Keke, how did I view myself then?
Most likely, he just felt he was overestimating himself and found it amusing.
A thud came from behind. The newly captured magical girl plopped down on the ground, her face blank, speechless like a statue.
Only the fake Hyacinth spoke calmly, her hands behind her back, sizing up Shion, "However, I've never seen a male transform into a magical girl before. You're quite a good candidate. Our Land of Mirrors has always taught according to aptitude, so we don't care about your background. Feel free to join our Land of Mirrors."
However, Shion ignored them and searched the ground for a long time before finally picking up a small tape recorder from the Shion.
The three then realized that the ancient bell sound that had been echoing earlier was coming from here.
However, the tape recorder was now emitting sparks and black smoke, clearly having burned everything.
Her small purple eyes held three parts panic, two parts unease, one part regret, and four parts anger. After gently wiping the tape recorder, she carefully put it away.
Only then did he raise his head and look at the three of them.
"I'm new here, who's the good guy and who's the bad guy?"
She didn't understand anything about the Land of Mirrors or Alice. Suddenly, two Hyacinth appeared. The one covered in wounds must be the one she had just killed. It had already exited its transformation state.
The other outfit was a black and white one, with a layer of bone-like substance extending outwards from the white on the skirt, and flowing black lines passing over it like nerves; it was obvious at a glance that it wasn't a real person.
But the magic and the Hyacinth are almost indistinguishable; she is indeed a magical girl.
I'm a little confused by Shion.
Although she has always been very confident in her intelligence, the current situation is somewhat complicated, and her superhuman intellect tells her that asking directly is the quickest option.
And that was indeed the case; after asking, someone answered.
" Shion, I... I am a magical girl, Hyacinth." The girl struggled to string together her words, all the composure and calmness she usually displayed as a senior had vanished, replaced by urgency and tension in her voice. "She is Alice of the Land of Mirrors, codenamed Splash. I cooperate with them, but I am not Witch Association..."
"Oh."
"I... I..." Her words were incoherent, even tinged with sorrow, yet her voice grew increasingly weak, and her already listless eyes dimmed further. "I didn't hurt anyone..."
Shion nodded, and with a quick activation of her past life's cultivation, she instantly understood the identity of the other Hyacinth.
A clone of the Main God Space.
He didn't say much, or even glance at her, but simply stared at the Splash that looked exactly like Hyacinth.
"Oh, so you're the villain?"
Hyacinth wanted to explain that she wasn't actually a villain; the Land of Mirrors and she each had their own agendas.
However, Splash nodded slightly and said nonchalantly, "Perhaps that is indeed the case for you."
With a hint of helplessness in her listless eyes, Hyacinth took a few steps back and pulled the new magical girl who was still sitting on the ground in a daze.
"Good."
Shion nodded. "Then go die."
Just as Splash was about to laugh, in the blink of an eye, her small, fair fist was already in front of her!
How can magical girls launch surprise attacks with their fists?
Before anyone could even register the shock, the ability to reflect had already begun to unfold before them.
Unlike the Hyacinth, which has yet to adapt to this ability, the Splash has already maximized its ability to reflect and bounce.
The so-called gaps simply do not exist; in fact, if one so desires, the reflective capability can be extended indefinitely with no blind spots!
Hitting me is like hitting yourself...
boom!
The surrounding vision blurred for a moment, and the rapidly flying body could not find a foothold in the air.
When she regained some consciousness, Splash immediately checked her surroundings for reflexes.
No problem at all.
So, why did I fly?
Why can I see the sun now?
Then, a purple shadow blocked out the sun above, and she looked at the sole of the delicate little leather boot, which was engraved with intricate patterns.
It stepped on my face.
This time, Splash finally clearly sensed the direction of the power.
The terrifying force struck the reflective barrier and bounced back with even greater ferocity.
Then, the other side forcefully pressed back!
The reflective barrier unfolds almost seamlessly, but there is still a gap of about 0.0004 seconds in the frequency of reflection.
Two extremely rapid attacks in quick succession left her no time to react, and she was blasted away!
So fast...
The moment that word flashed through my mind, the sole of that boot was already on my head.
His figure shot out diagonally from the sky like a meteor, pierced through the teaching building, and crashed straight onto the playground!
The once flat playground was instantly smashed into a huge crater, with countless cracks spreading across the ground. The nearby basketball hoop tilted slightly, emitting a piercing creak, and began to shake violently.
Splash screamed angrily, drew her wand, and stood up abruptly, ready to retaliate!
However, just as she was airborne, the terrifying purple fireball in the sky struck her head once again!
They were pushed back into the deep pit, and the shockwave spread outwards from the playground. The pit, which was already the size of a small pool, expanded again, and the basketball hoop next to it tilted and crashed into the pit with a loud bang!
At the edge of the playground were layers of stairs. As the large pit spread outwards, the concrete stairs collapsed layer by layer, and the cracks extended all the way to the rostrum in the distance.
As the Splash settled, a large amount of blood gushed from the mouth of the person whose head had been stepped on.
The reflective barrier remained intact, and was even continuing to reflect the opponent's power.
However, each time the attack rebounded, the purple magical girl would press it back with even greater force. In just a few seconds, the force of the rebounds should have expanded to a terrifying level... yet the opponent remained completely unfazed.
He stepped on her head, showing no intention of letting go.
"You..."
Just as she was about to speak, the other person's pretty little boots pressed down hard again, the immense force squeezing her face until Hyacinth's face was almost distorted, rendering her speechless.
Although there was a barrier separating them, the opponent didn't actually step on their head, but rather on the barrier itself. Yet, the force could still penetrate the barrier and affect their body!
What is it? A special mechanism? Or some ability unique to her?
This terrifying power could never be possessed by a magical girl Full Blossom.
The Land of Mirrors's research on magical girls may be even more extensive than that of the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau.
Because the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau doesn't need any powerful magical girls; they just need magical girls.
However, the Land of Mirrors needs power to counter the Full Bloom magical girls; otherwise, even if the seal is broken, it will still be destroyed.
Moreover, they have faced the Full Bloom of magical girls before, so they naturally know what the pinnacle of magical girls looks like.
How could a magical girl in Full Blossom possibly possess such power!
It must be some kind of mechanism or magic, just displaying such formidable power.
This is just a disguise, Splash. Stay calm. Once you figure out the opponent's capabilities, you'll be able to fight back!
The Land of Mirrors has plenty of research and data on magical girls, so don't be intimidated by what you see!
All magical girls are the same; their magical power is limited. What's terrifying is the magic of magical girls.
Quickly notice, quickly notice the unusual things about her attacks; there must be a flaw in her strategy...
Click.
The Splash froze for a moment when the barrier made a slight cracking sound.
Impossible. The reflective barrier is a technology that amplifies the Hyacinth's abilities. Could it be that the other party's ability is...?
My thoughts stop here.
Because the magical girl standing on his head suddenly produced a purple spear.
This was the first time the opponent had used a large amount of magic.
When the seemingly simple magic spear struck the reflective barrier, Splash's heart skipped a beat.
Magic burst forth wildly like sparks from welding, and Hurricane blew out from where the barrier and the spear met, causing the basketball hoop next to it to tumble and crash onto the podium!
As Splash watched the cracks in the rebound barrier grow larger, her pupils suddenly dilated.
Smack
The crack widened to the point where it could not be widened any further, and then there was a moment of silence.
Then the entire barrier shattered!
The magic spear pierced through the rebound barrier, its intense magical light dazzling, engulfing the terrified pupils in a purple glow.
boom!
Like the magic of ocean waves, the force surged and spread across the entire playground, while the clouds in the sky reflected a deep purple hue.
When everything calmed down, the entire playground had collapsed, and a nearby teaching building had tilted slightly due to the collapse of its foundation.
When Hyacinth and the new magical girl came out of the laboratory, they saw Splash with her forehead pierced and pinned to the ground, and Shion still holding on tightly to the spear.
Even knowing Shion's strength, Hyacinth gasped when she saw the messy playground and the defeated Splash.
She had actually heard that once the Shion was spread out, it could almost fill the entire Beihai with magic.
She was aware of the opponent's strength.
However, after experiencing it firsthand, it's a completely different feeling.
She had initially thought that the Calamity Beast in her previous battles were so brutal and tyrannical because they were influenced by Filthy Magic Power.
But now she knows.
I was even being somewhat lenient just now...
After knocking her out of her transformed state, the opponent stopped attacking.
However, the Splash before my eyes.
Even after losing her transformed state, Shion showed no intention of stopping.
Hyacinth suddenly remembered.
Yes, Shion's fighting style has been like this for a long time.
Contrary to her petite and adorable appearance, she was decisive and violent.
Once a move is made, it will result in either death or serious injury.
The Splash that had pierced his forehead was still alive, revealing a somewhat mysterious smile. He simply gripped the purple spear tightly, not caring that his hands were blackened from the scorching heat.
Hyacinth's pupils suddenly contracted, "Watch out!"
However, it was already too late.
All that could be heard was the whisper of the Splash: "Damage, reflected..."
" Shion!"
Hyacinth and the new magical girl beside her panicked and ran frantically toward them.
Once the damage reflection takes effect, not only will the magical girl form be severely damaged, but she will also suffer severe damage after the transformation ends!
However, only a small "snap" sound was heard.
The force of the rebound ruffled the hair on Shion's forehead, leaving a small mark between her eyebrows, without even breaking the skin.
Hyacinth stopped running, and the rookie magical girl next to her stumbled and fell to the ground.
Both of them were somewhat stunned.
The rebound was clearly the fatal flaw, wasn't it?
invalid?
The Splash that had been smiling now gaped wide open.
A sense of absurdity even welled up in her mind.
Is this some kind of magical girl?
Why does a head injury bounce back without even breaking the skin?
What kind of mechanism is this?
Is the ability ineffective? The effect weakened? Or something else? I have absolutely no idea!
No, calm down, calm down, Splash...
Before he could think any further, the purple magic set his head and body ablaze.
Consciousness then faded.
When I woke up and opened my eyes, I was back in my own mirror space.
Although the Land of Mirrors has been closed, the Mirror World has not been completely closed. Except for the South China region, the Mirror World in other places can still be opened, but some technology is required.
As Alice of the Land of Mirrors, they not only possessed this technology, but also sold it to the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau for convenience.
The Disaster Countermeasures Bureau used this technology to establish certain areas within the Mirror World.
The Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, established within the Mirror World, has complete access to all intelligence from their Land of Mirrors.
Moreover, the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau was given a semi-finished product, so there was no fear that the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau would cause chaos.
This is an absolutely safe zone, the very reason why Alice of the Land of Mirrors has been able to walk in the real world without ever being discovered...
"Very dangerous! Very dangerous! Very dangerous!"
Breathing heavily, Splash, who had climbed out of the connecting cabin, only rested for a moment.
She immediately turned on her communicator, and for the first time in many years, she felt panic and unease.
Her abilities seem to be the antithesis of the technology of the Land of Mirrors.
Was this the work of the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau? Impossible, they wouldn't even be aware of the Mirror World's restoration plan.
Are they naturally born magical girls designed to target them?
Is this a resistance to the will of the world?
This mysterious magical girl is definitely the biggest obstacle to the restoration of the Land of Mirrors!
Even the legendary Mujin wouldn't do this...
Trembling, she frantically tried to contact the Prince, but there was no response.
Perhaps they went to negotiate with the Witch Association, or perhaps there was some other reason why the call couldn't be connected.
Since the late king passed away before completing his great undertaking and the Land of Mirrors was sealed away, they have had great difficulty contacting the Prince of the Land of Mirrors.
But this time is different; this is a matter of national crisis and survival! If the intelligence cannot be transmitted, it will be a major threat to the Land of Mirrors!
This woman must not be allowed to live!
It was immediately changed to sending emails.
"The purple magical girl, codenamed Shion, although Full Blossom magical girl, her magic is very special. It can destroy the abilities of others, and even our Land of Mirrors's core technology cannot withstand it... It can also weaken the effects of abilities; the rebound of a fatal wound was weakened to only a trace. And, and... we suspect she has blood from our Land of Mirrors..."
She was breathing heavily, frantically typing a bunch of words, her breathing somewhat unsteady.
Just as she was about to write a little more, she noticed faint purple marks on the screen.
The purple marks, resembling blood vessels, quickly seeped into the entire screen, intertwining and spreading.
Startled, Splash looked up and discovered that purple magical veins had appeared throughout the entire Mirror Space.
These blood vessels were pulsating constantly, as if they had come alive.
Her heart suddenly felt like it was being gripped by something, and she looked down.
The purple magic flowed from the soles of my feet.
Did it seep in when it pierced through the skull?
So she quickly continued, "Magic possesses a powerful tracking effect, and can even penetrate space..."
"Snap."
As I frantically typed, trying to transmit the information, a cracking sound came from the mirror above.
Then a small hand reached out from the crack and clung to the edge.
The ceiling was torn open.
His beautiful, jewel-like purple pupils emerged from the darkness and gazed at her.
"Yes, it can break through the defenses of the Mirror World..."
Can it even destroy the spatial folding and defense systems of the Mirror World?
It can destroy and nullify not only simple magical abilities, but even the effects of technology!
There are too many mechanisms...
Just a split second before the purple flames surged forth, she pressed send.
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