Chapter 9 Are They Enemies or Friends?
Hiss!
The pale purple light slammed into the dark shell of the magical beast, but the gigantic creature, reminiscent of a beetle, merely staggered before continuing its relentless pursuit of Linglan.
“Ha… How can its defense be so high?”
Xia Mo’s chest heaved violently, her pale face filled with bitterness as she watched the magical beast chase Linglan with agility that belied its size. She knew in her heart that she was left with only one choice.
“Only a full-powered magic cannon can possibly inflict enough damage on this magical beast.”
‘No way! Forcing the magic cannon to release in your current physical state could cause the magical gem to shatter…’
“There’s no other option! I can barely release the full-powered magic cannon now, and if we wait any longer, there won’t even be a chance of success left.”
Taking a deep breath, Xia Mo spoke quietly, “Director, we only have this method.”
Swish!
The black scythe-like appendage sliced through her white hair, and a cold sweat trickled down Luo Shuangxing’s forehead as she watched the terrifying weapon sweep above her head.
Just a little more, and she would have become Linglan…
Seeing this incredibly dangerous scene, Xia Mo no longer hesitated. Purple magical energy gathered at the tip of her magic wand as her face turned serious, aiming the wand at the magical beast in the distance.
A feeling of exhaustion flooded her body from all directions, and Xia Mo understood very well that the Director’s words were true.
The magical gem was crying out in despair, warning Xia Mo not to take such risks anymore.
But Xia Mo did not look back.
Target locked.
Prepare…
“I don’t know if this shot will kill it, but you probably won’t survive.”
The voice from behind made Xia Mo pause mid-action.
This voice… she was all too familiar with it.
“Is it you?” Turning around, Xia Mo glared indignantly at the gray-haired girl standing behind her.
“Is this also your scheme?”
She felt she had figured out the truth behind the magical beast’s attack: she had been seen in her true form by the Dark Butterfly, and with the capabilities of the Evil Organization, all her information must have been completely exposed.
To eradicate her completely, the Dark Butterfly had even brought out a general-class monster to deal with her!
“For you, such a big show isn’t necessary.” Strolling up to Xia Mo’s side, Luo Shuangyue’s voice dripped with disdain hidden beneath the facade of the Dark Butterfly.
“If I wanted to kill you, I could just walk through your front door; is there any need to summon a magical beast to help me?”
As she spoke, Luo Shuangyue reached out and tapped the tip of Xia Mo’s wand; gray magic surged from her fingertip, corroding the magical energy gathering on the purple wand.
“You…”
“Just as the boss said, magical girls are utterly useless. When confronted with real danger, can you few fledgling girls even handle it?”
Gray magic gathered in Luo Shuangyue’s hands, transforming into a strange scythe. She threw a ‘stay and watch my performance’ glance at Xia Mo, like a gray flash charging toward the magical beast above.
The magical beast that had just been boasting its strength immediately lost the overwhelming power it had a moment ago upon meeting Luo Shuangyue, and after a few exchanges, it had several legs severed by her great blade.
“You…” Luo Shuangxing was startled by this sudden ally, “You’re also a magical girl?”
Beautiful, dressed in a lovely little skirt, battling fearsome magical beasts in the sky; aside from the slightly chilling aura she emanated, she looked exactly like a magical girl.
Could it be that this is the senior magical girl hidden in Xinghai City, who has emerged to help in this time of crisis at the Director’s request?
“Foolish. Nowadays, even a magical girl can be a fool?”
With one swift slash, she cleaved the rushing magical beast in half, sending Luo Shuangyue a scornful glare.
“Get out of the way, don’t hinder my combat.”
“I…”
‘Linglan, go back and take care of Rosemary.’
The Director’s order came through, and Luo Shuangxing reluctantly flew back to Xia Mo’s side, beginning to cast healing magic on her senior.
As she healed Xia Mo, she muttered in dissatisfaction, “What kind of attitude is that? When I become stronger, I’ll say the same to you!”
She was unaware that the gray girl in the sky, who was unilaterally beating the magical beasts, was actually the culprit who had injured her senior.
And Xia Mo, for now, didn’t want her to know the relationship between her and the Dark Butterfly.
Otherwise, given Linglan’s personality, a fierce conflict with the Dark Butterfly would surely erupt, and the outcome was evident; Linglan would definitely not win.
“Mm-mm, Linglan, you can do it.” Smiling, Xia Mo comforted her cute junior and looked up at the sky.
The scythe in the hands of the Dark Butterfly exuded a terrifying aura, magic gathering, as the deadening power spread through the air.
The severely injured magical beast still attempted to struggle, its mouth opened wide, and black light began to coalesce within.
But before it could complete its charge, Luo Shuangyue hurled her giant scythe. Who would bother facing off with you like that, other than those thick-headed magical girls?
The gray disc flew from Luo Shuangyue’s hands, slicing the magical beast in half, and she caught it one-handed.
The magical beast’s movements froze as its body began to split apart, gray butterflies hurriedly flying out from its torn form. In an instant, the enormous magical beast transformed into countless death butterflies fluttering in the air.
Such a death was indeed beautifully tragic.
The thousands of butterflies danced in the air, coalescing into a card that shimmered with a soft glow. Luo Shuangyue reached out to catch it, and the card turned into a stream of light that merged into her body.
Power… increased.
“Thank you.” A weak voice came from behind.
“…” Luo Shuangyue did not respond. She merely turned her head slightly, resting the scythe on her back, and caught a glimpse of Xia Mo out of the corner of her eye.
The pale purple girl looked pale, her aura so weak it was hardly perceivable.
Look at this magical girl; she’s nearly killed herself, Luo Shuangyue silently chewed Xia Mo out in her mind.
Isn’t it better to obediently hide at home and be an ordinary person? Why insist on becoming a magical girl?
“I received a mission to make Rosemary disappear forever.”
“Is that so? Then why are you still intervening? Without you, Rosemary might have already disappeared completely.” Pressing down on the restless Linglan, Xia Mo spoke as if she had not understood what the Dark Butterfly had said at all.
She knew little about Polar Night, but the Dark Butterfly had indeed helped them defeat the magical beast just moments ago.
If that’s the case, since everyone wants to defeat the magical beasts to protect humanity, why must they oppose each other?
“Dark Butterfly, we can clearly fight together to protect what we want to protect, so why…”
“Because you don’t understand anything!” Luo Shuangyue interrupted Xia Mo’s words harshly. What I want to protect?
The only things I can protect are you and Shuangxing. The best way to protect you is to make sure you no longer become a magical girl!
“Small, foolish; aside from that laughable belief, what else do you have?”
“I’ll give you some advice: from now on, throw away your magical gem, and I might spare your life.”
“What are you talking about!” Linglan, who had been suppressed by Xia Mo, could no longer hold back. She forcefully shook off Xia Mo’s hand and shouted at Luo Shuangyue.
“I know it now; you’re the bad person who injured my senior! Hmph, as long as I’m here, your scheme will never succeed!”
“Is that so? Then let me see if your strength matches your arrogance!”
I could never bear to hit Xia Mo; I could never bear to hit this little brat either!
