Chapter 4 The Magical Girl's Nemesis
Chapter 4 The Magical Girl's Nemesis
"This is Hyacinth. I've received the report and am on my way to Green Heart Park!"
A streak of sky blue streaked across the sky, drawing stares and comments from onlookers. But the sky-blue girl who flashed like a shooting star over Chengdu wasn't in a particularly pleasant mood—
Magical Girl Hyacinth, real name Minami Kofune.
Today is the second day before school starts. Nan Xiaofeng was dejectedly catching up on her summer homework at home, but an urgent communication from the Hero Association interrupted all her hopes of finishing her homework:
[Strange attack by a perpetrator at Chengdu Green Heart Park; immediate response underway]
This made Nan Xiaofeng feel very bad today.
She secretly made a decision: the strange man who attacked Green Heart Park today would definitely not have a good ending.
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"Clatter".
The girl landed lightly on her toes, gripped her magic wand tightly, and looked around.
The Green Heart Park, which was originally illuminated by streetlights, was now completely dark. The residents had already been evacuated, and the surrounding area was unusually quiet, with only the gentle chirping of cicadas and insects typical of late summer.
Nan Xiaofeng silently tightened her grip on the magic wand.
"It's so quiet," the magical girl Hyacinth whispered.
The answer came from the strange creature beside her that looked like a white ferret:
"Watch out, Xiao Feng, there's a strange aura around here."
"Of course I know there are weirdos. Didn't the report we received say that there was a weirdo attack here?" Nan Xiaofeng replied irritably.
The sky-blue magical girl took a step forward, keeping a watchful eye on her surroundings as she quickly walked towards the direction emanating magical energy.
This wasn't the first time she had dealt with an attack by a strange person.
Six months ago, Nan Xiaofeng, who had run away from home, met a white ferret by her side—a stargazing elf who called himself Bai Ling. Under his guidance, she obtained a guardian star and has been active in Rongcheng as the magical girl [Hyacinth].
During this period, there were more than a dozen monster attacks that the Hero Association could not handle. Nan Xiaofeng took on this important task and successfully resolved them many times. Hyacinth also became a topic of conversation among the people of Rongcheng.
"The aura is strongest here!"
Bai Ling floated in the air, looking left and right, when she suddenly cried out and flew off in a certain direction.
Nan Xiaofeng hurriedly followed.
"Slow down! Bai Ling, slow down!"
"Wait a moment—"
As Nan Xiaofeng walked through the bushes, before she could finish speaking, she abruptly stopped, stunned by what she saw before her:
Before me lay an empty space. The playground equipment and sandpit that children used to climb on and play with were now gone, leaving only ruins.
A huge black monster lay sprawled in the middle of the ruins, its limbs curled up on the ground. Hearing a rustling sound, it turned its head and cast a fierce gaze at Nan Xiaofeng.
"Crack!"
Magical girl Hyacinth immediately assumed a fighting stance, her wand transforming into a greatsword in her hand, wary of the wolf-like monster's every move.
"This guy... his magical aura is so strong..." Bai Ling flew back to Nan Xiaofeng's side and whispered, "Be careful, this is a very powerful and strange person!"
Nan Xiaofeng didn't reply, a bead of cold sweat trickling down her temple.
Monsters are not limited to human form; they can take on various shapes. The wolf-shaped monster in front of us is emitting a strong magical aura, a characteristic that all monsters possess.
Of the dozen or so strange people he had beaten up, none could compare to the black wolf in front of him.
"...Hurry up and finish this, then go home and do your homework!"
However, the magical girl Hyacinth did not back down at all. She took a step forward and charged forward!
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The battle was fierce.
A pair of furry ears peeked out from behind the bushes not far away, followed by a small head, looking furtive.
Su Tianqing carefully examined the sky-blue magical girl who was fighting the black wolf monster.
Hmm, her movements are swift and concise, every greatsword strike is powerful, her features are quite cute, and her skirt is a beautiful and gorgeous fluffy pleated skirt, it's just that her socks are a bit short.
Who wears ankle socks like that?! Just stick to knee-high socks, okay?!
Fox's Sharp Commentary.
But as Hyacinth gradually gained the upper hand in the battle, the wagging of Fox's fluffy tail also increased.
Huh? What happened? How did she win so quickly?
"Secret manual! The enhancement potion you gave me isn't fake, is it?!"
Su Tianqing really wanted to question that secret manual.
In the afternoon, I studied the functions of the Mercury Codex and was surprised to find that this unreliable system could actually be used to buy things, and it even thoughtfully provided me with 200 Divine Stones as start-up capital.
So Su Tianqing spent a huge sum of 50 Divine Stones to buy a bottle of [Monster Enhancement Drug A] that looked really powerful, and poured it into the mouth of the obedient black wolf monster lying at her feet.
As a result, the Black Wolf monster, which he had upgraded with a huge sum of fifty thousand yuan, was completely overwhelmed by Hyacinth throughout the entire battle.
Fox quickly ducked back into the bushes and, by the moonlight, began to carefully read the description of this enhancement potion A in the secret manual.
Did I use it wrong? Actually, this enhancement drug is for external use only and cannot be taken internally. If you put it in your stomach, it will weaken the monster's fighting power.
After carefully reading the last line, Fox paused for a moment, then his devilish, cunning smile returned to his face.
"So that's how it is..." Su Tianqing murmured to herself.
"The real beginning will only begin when the hyacinth thinks it has defeated the Black Wolf Monster."
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"That solves the problem!"
A greatsword slash.
The black wolf monster's head took a solid hit from the sword, and it collapsed to the ground instantly, howling a few times before falling silent.
Magical girl Hyacinth is panting heavily.
"Huff...huff..."
"Finally... we took them down..."
Nan Xiaofeng was so exhausted that he could barely stand, and Da Jian had to support his body to keep him upright.
The once gorgeous dress was now covered in dust and sand, with several scratches on the hem, and you could almost see a patch of holy light through the tears.
But it's still too difficult to see clearly on such a pitch-black night.
"Xiao Feng, are you alright?"
Bai Ling flew to Hyacinth's side with concern and anxiously sprinkled magic particles on her to help her recover her strength.
"Phew... I'm fine... just feeling a little tired..."
"Today's weirdo is really too troublesome, stronger than any weirdo we've ever seen before!" Bai Ling continued.
"Yeah, it's strong in both speed and power, but something feels off." Nan Xiaofeng muttered to himself.
I have a strange feeling about myself.
This black wolf monster is indeed very powerful. Bai Ling said that her magical girl talent is close combat suppression. It is quite rare to find a monster who can fight her to a standstill in hand-to-hand combat, let alone a close-combat duel as intense as today's.
But what's causing this strange feeling?
The strange people of the past all possessed some form of magical ability, but this one...
"Slap, slap, slap."
“!!!!!!”
Suddenly, a crisp clapping sound came from behind.
Nan Xiaofeng forced herself to turn around and looked, her eyes meeting those of the golden figure standing gracefully in the moonlight. She was stunned for a moment.
The fluffy tail and ears, and the long golden hair radiating a cool glow in the moonlight, accentuated the petite figure, causing Nan Xiaofeng to be momentarily lost in thought.
so cute.
How can there be such a cute girl?
But upon seeing the golden cross on the little fox's chest, Bai Ling was the first to react and shouted:
"Guardian Star? You're a magical girl too?!"
"Did you realize it already? You're so slow," Su Tianqing replied with a light laugh.
Actually, I was completely panicked inside, and I only managed to pull off such a convincing villainous act thanks to prior rehearsals.
"A fantastic battle, Hyacinth. Well done."
"Do you know who I am?" Nan Xiaofeng was utterly confused when the other party called him by his code name. "Who are you? What's your code name? Why are you in Rongcheng...?"
Rongcheng is the only magical girl there, and without the help of the Stargazer, it's impossible to obtain the Guardian Star. So what about this unfamiliar magical girl before her…?
"He's the villain."
"Snapped!"
Before Nan Xiaofeng could recover from his shock, Su Tianqing raised her hands and clapped them lightly beside her face.
In an instant, the black wolf orc who had been lying prone on the ground suddenly sprang up! But what spewed from his mouth was not a magical beam like a magic cannon, but rather—
"Splash splash splash!!"
"Pfft!!"
— Countless dark shadows spewed out of its mouth!
The girl only had time to scream before the greatsword formed from the magic wand was thrown from her hand in the shadow impact, sending Nan Xiaofeng flying backward!
"Ugh! What... what is this?! It's disgusting!"
"Hmm—it seems the little gift I carefully prepared for you has finally worked!"
Su Tianqing revealed a sly smile of triumph, her fingertips lightly touching her chin as she intently watched the magical girl Hyacinth being grabbed by the resurrected black wolf monster in the moonlight.
That's right, this is the ultimate ability that the enhancement drug A granted to the Black Wolf Monster—the power that can be activated after he falls down!
The second phase is about to begin!
"What are you trying to do! What are you plotting?!"
Nan Xiaofeng shouted loudly.
Su Tianqing leisurely walked to the side, and the black wolf very considerately put its prey down from mid-air, but still did not loosen its claws that were binding the hyacinth.
The charming and adorable golden fox was nothing short of a little devil in Nan Xiaofeng's eyes.
"How was it? This feeling must be unforgettable."
"Who do you think you are! Using such despicable tactics, if you've got the guts, come and fight me fair and square!"
Nan Xiaofeng almost roared.
At this moment, only by increasing the volume could he suppress the fear of being grabbed by the claws. Nan Xiaofeng was unwilling to show weakness in front of this strange magical girl who was not even as old as him.
"Hmph... Your whole body is soft, so why is your mouth so hard?"
Su Tianqing leaned forward and uttered the devil's whisper in a melodious, bell-like voice.
"In that case, you'll stay here quietly tonight, Hyacinth~"
"What...? Wait a minute! Hold on! Don't go!!"
The hyacinth finally lost its composure and cried out mournfully.
Fox stopped and turned back with interest.
The sky-blue magical girl suddenly froze, her cheeks flushing red.
"Hmm~ Miss Hyacinth, is there something you want to tell me, Fox?" The little fox smiled and walked up to Hyacinth, tilting his head as he spoke.
The emerald fox eyes reflected in the hyacinth's eyes looked charming and cute, yet clearly concealed a playful smile.
"You...you put me down right now!..."
"Oh, by the way, Miss Hyacinth, would you like to play a game with me? If you win, I'll put you down."
"If you don't want to, I, Fox, won't let them loosen." Su Tianqing's smile became even brighter.
Hyacinth hesitated for a moment, then asked:
"W-What game?"
Su Tianqing strolled behind Hyacinth, the moonlight reflecting the mischievous smile on her face.
Then, picking up a blade of grass, he chuckled and said:
"It tickles!"
"How about this, if Miss Hyacinth can hold out for one minute without making a sound, I'll put you down~"
The mournful cries of a young girl echoed through the Green Heart Park in Chengdu.
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