Philippine Sea vicinity.
Dense fog pervaded, thunder sounded. As one of the countries with the most typhoons worldwide, ocean disasters continued year-round. Harsh natural environnt excellently hid a massive island—no one noticed cloud-high island phantoms flickering then disappearing.
Hermit Island control core, ruins altar. Standing at the high platform center, Hibiscus supplied power to the necklace while driving the Thousand-Li Viewing Mirror aiming for landing.
With rushing fierce wind arrival aning reaching typhoon circles, spatial coordinates returned to normal.
Theoretically, it is completely possible to maintain spatial coordinate inconsistency with reality like unsealed Hermit Island these years, making you "unable to reach even arriving at the place"—but inconvenient and high energy consumption.
Therefore most tis Hibiscus chose hiding in storm zones.
Besides, inherent Quiet Waters and Concealing Winds dual special effects ant even ultra-high magnification spy satellites couldn't discover—safer than aircraft carriers diving into oceans.
"Done."
Silver-haired girl knelt on the ground panting. Beside her, Nan Zhiyi imdiately offered a handkerchief wiping sweat, caring ticulously.
Not just housekeeper miss—surrounding magical girls also appeared concerned. After all, everyone knew Senior Hyacinth directly used four major support magics plus one layer user blessing, cross-level killing Black Tide then repelling enemies with Holy Spear. These 48 hours after, completely felt no girl having any magic power. Finally recovering so then quickly commanding Hermit Island coordinate movent—too intense. At crucial monts, the Church Leader was absolutely the first workaholic.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Rather, origin increased considerably compared to before."
Hibiscus spoke truthfully—after all, magical girls grew stronger through exercise, especially life-death tempering most effective. Surviving the Arctic catastrophic battle would only improve further.
She clearly felt when multiple magic origin amplification surge experience faded, considerable portions remained.
Next stage: Origin Condensation. For example, short-term "adding all constitution points to strength" represented deep body mastery, even enabling lung enhancent for longer breath-holding, pain shielding reducing combat impact—knocking at Growth Stage doors.
But still needed ti.
Hibiscus produced a massive oval crystal stone. Magical girls sensing familiar power imdiately raised vigilance.
"As you see, I'll make island formations and spatial relics absorb this guy's energy. Our ho welcos renovation—are you all ready?"
"I can't wait." Jin Yulu answered.
"Finish quickly for the celebration feast." Jin Ruochu was most excited.
Under several seniors' composed infection, magical girls also cald minds. re self-proclaid quasi-Catastrophic Disaster Beast counted as what? Didn't it still explode with gold coins? Now becoming Hermit Island foundation stones most suited it.
"Begin."
As soon as finished, Hibiscus ntally connected the three. Sure enough, entire island violently shook, clouds moved in all directions, clear sky no more. Island everywhere seed to flash bright light shooting skyward, refracting shattered mirror-like surfaces—obviously spatial relics bore brunt absorbing most power. Stability, anchor point quantity, transport volu all increased.
Second biggest beneficiary was island formations themselves—various vegetation and rivers visibly surged with magic power like possessing life, every breath raising breezes.
Hermit Island actively responded to magic power enrichnt environnt while feeding back residents—energy circulation more perfect.
Surprisingly, permanent magic protecting ho base actually produced new changes:
Originally always subdued, silent, only doing basic work—Quiet Waters and Concealing Winds conveyed cheering joy, circling around island achieving seamless protection. Clearly building another protective barrier layer, energy so vast it could protect the island during spatial movent.
Defense system henceforth complete!
Third beneficiary was dosticated Disaster Beasts—water and wind descended gentle drizzle containing pure magic power, making them frolic.
As the magic crystal light gradually dimd, Hibiscus retrieved it. Carefully weighing and sensing, she found remainders—could still use later. Anyway concluded for now. Henceforth Hermit Island would be more convenient. Not ntioning else, at least could safely stay around Philippine Sea's busiest zone without discovery. Even boldly speaking, if the Church wished, could occupy sea control.
Originally Hibiscus accidentally moved to the Philippine Sea then stationed because the strategic position was incomparable.
First, not far from ho base Ningfeng Harbor.
Second, could directly reach the world's number one Disaster Beast stronghold—South Pacific Fallen Zone. When necessary could enter for training, material grinding, plus helping garrison forces.
Finally, controlling Planet Gaia top-ranked golden waterway—causing trouble could shake the world, even heading west to block the Persian Gulf.
Hibiscus rembered netizens' warnings—must occupy good positions. Advance could threaten first oil-producing regions or busiest seas; retreat could vanish into vast oceans. So she was very satisfied with Hermit Island's strengthened condition—gaining more confidence.
Nan Zhiyi whispered: "I always had a question—what degree magic can remain year-round without dispersing?"
Her words also drew other magical girls' attention, everyone looking at Hibiscus.
Senior Hyacinth definitely knew.
Silver-haired girl seeing everyone's gazes coughed: "You can't always rely on others for answers. But telling you doesn't matter—permanent magic effects mark Withering Stage. Don't aim too high."
"Well, when conditions ripen, certainly manageable." Scholar girl Nan Zhiyi was always confident in research.
Hibiscus loudly announced: "Work's all concluded—everyone worked hard. This battle with everyone safely surviving must be celebrated. Today we must eat well."
"Hooray!!!"
Magical girls imdiately cheered, even embracing each other weeping with joy. Not for appetites—most importantly symbolizing nightmare catastrophic battle finally ended. Even support groups weren't easy—after all, lurking in space-ti turbulence was like surfing tsunamis, twice directly colliding with Catastrophic Disaster Beasts. Thinking about it caused lingering fears—just hoping to quickly forget.
Everyone used long-prepared beach party tools—lively atmosphere, laughter, chattering, harmonious scene.
Hibiscus still wouldn't idle, imdiately joining cooking personnel forming "chef groups" for cooking.
Facts proved with enough people, could gather talents from all walks of life. Current approximately 500-person Church not just cooking—existed family-heritage mafia, tooth guitar players, personally staged "if others don't traffic , I don't traffic others"... various oddballs. Plain ordinary counted as minorities.
Original and first generation magical girls were indeed exciting. According to Hibiscus's speculation, famous original magical girls would arrive in second and third batches.
If gathering original acclaid strongest magic series would be even more formidable.
Hibiscus, after extensive otherworld netizen exchanges, always had "collecting obsessions"—wishing to gather original highlight people and events. For example, integrating "first batch magical girls"—those awakening before December 31, 1990.
Actually nothing special—only because everyone counted as before comprehensive magic power enrichnt, commorative aning exceeded practical.
Unfortunately only thinking.
She rembered certain people even related to side stories, theatrical versions—before confirming whether she was in "event line hodgepodge worldview," discussion was aningless. Besides, strongest magic users were in "unable to find or unable to appear" states—characters not unlocked.
Forget it—forced lons aren't sweet. First manage the Church well.
Hibiscus withdrew thoughts, focusing on chef work. Fortunately, she'd sowhat researched cooking during leisure, so handling celebration feasts posed no problem, continuously offering delicacies.
She integrated magic thoroughly—using telekinesis for plates and woks, one mind three uses simultaneously cooking like assembly line production yet maintaining flavor.
Don't look at many people—actually magical girl appetites decreased with strength increases. Everyone enjoyed tasting food, unanimously praising it. Never expected Senior Hyacinth capable of both high halls and kitchens—strategizing decisive victories, charging forward overcoming enemies, literary and martial talents, perceptive judgnt, leadership charisma at maximum. Simply perfect—such a beautiful girl unknown who would benefit in future.
After several rounds, typhoons dispersed, air cooled, moon bright stars sparse. Ocean sparked with microorganism light like dreams, whales occasionally leaping from water hunting.
Splash!
Fin slapping water raised waves, calls like ancient echoes seemingly delighting for magical girls.
Accustod to fierce terrible Disaster Beasts, now seeing whales not only lacked gigantic phobias but found them cute. Shore girls cheered "good evening," "whale spouting water," "dinner together"—actually making them circle once spouting water columns with high sounds.
Refusing animal performances, but animals insisted on performing.
They actually had spirituality. Whales approaching Hermit Island all possessed certain magic power adaptability, vaguely sensing these "symbiotic groups" could drive away terrifying predators, naturally generous expressing goodwill to neighbors.
Deep night beach lit bonfires—everyone gathering firewood made flas high. So elental fire magic even made them continuously soar, competing with heaven.
Though appearing playful, atmosphere was harmonious, sweeping away Arctic battle gloom.
Clap!
Hibiscus clapped, drawing everyone's attention. Then she stood on large rocks, catching heavy bags from Nan Zhiyi—inside packed boss-level Disaster Beast crystals. Though levels far below high-tier, sotis called "pseudo-crystals," sufficient for pre-Seedling Stage magical girls' rapid magic power enhancent.
Initially wandering edge battlefields, support groups also collected battle spoils—labor fruits now all in Hibiscus's hands.
She surveyed the group, declaring: "Timing's perfect—these premium materials will be distributed to everyone."
"Don't need for relics?" soone asked surprisingly.
"No need."
Hibiscus said seriously: "Because I judge making you stronger beats burning materials for dead objects. Church's most important is everyone—every mber of ours must quickly catch this magic power prosperity era. Of course, when happy don't discuss pressure matters. I must announce sothing else: everyone gets $50,000 checks. If usually having major expenses, rember saving receipts—we're happy reimbursing. Additionally, after celebration feast, 3-day vacation."
After finishing, silence first then cheers and applause. So magical girls felt embarrassed—always feeling no participation, no contributions.
Regarding this, Hibiscus still treated equally with rewards—after all, everyone risked lives, courage deserved returns.
With Boss Mu's lavish spending, field atmosphere beca more heated. Girls all smiled happily—Salvation Church's first collective action perfectly concluded. This unprecedented major project exercised everyone.
Cohesion 5
Nan Zhiyi whispered: "Are our reward standards rising too fast? Continuing like this, how to handle when nothing left to reward?"
Jin Ruochu thought montarily, suggesting: "Reference Changfeng Group high executive exclusive benefits—like cars, subsidiary store coupons, allocated housing... such things. Should last awhile."
"Only if company keeps expanding. I an longer-term future."
"Actually no one knows how to run magical girl organizations long-term. Church lacks crossing rivers by feeling stones options—every step creates history."
"Worthy philosophy master—high-level comnts."
"You an I lack solutions?"
"Experience isn't completely absent." Jin Yulu listened awhile, cautiously interjecting: "Military treatnt, high official treatnt, or Holy Relic treaties worth referencing."
This statent silenced everyone—speakers also understood reasoning. Ultimately everyone craved more freedom, so completely ignored official olive branches. But step back—current precarious tis, state machinery promise execution rates needed question marks.
Freelance mission reward guild systems could operate long-term, but couldn't forever hide in shadows like movie superheroes.
Church decision-makers' backgrounds, classes, experiences, environnt influences made them inevitably consider exchanging magic for power—at least couldn't hide shafully.
Most mbers harbored resentnt: Why could rcenary companies be so arrogant?
Our Senior Hyacinth beat, abused, crushed North Arica's second largest rcenary company like casually destroying—what trash fish rotten shrimp? Now catastrophic events also repelled under united partner efforts. You tell continue hiding lives?
Accounts didn't dare calculate.
"Mid-next year fairy descent will occur—then having 'aliens' sharing pressure, we can openly stand out." Hibiscus changed topics: "But doesn't an now should ignore problems. Simply put, magical girls must possess political power matching military strength. A violent gang not building favorable order remains gangs forever—eventually eliminated."
"We don't want gangs—we want parties, high-class forr violent societies."
Hibiscus's pointed remarks enlightened the three. Thinking carefully, don't discuss reasoning—establish reasoning favoring yourselves. Sons of Heaven—those with strong soldiers occupy them.
Jin Yulu tentatively asked: "Secretly occupy small countries?"
"You said occupation—be bolder." Jin Ruochu's eyes darted: "Whoever's strong, we control—like Hebrews."
Shocking!
Popular work "Light Magic Girl" protagonist made startling statents, suspected career collapse, might flop.
Hearing this, Hibiscus imagined netizen-style complaints, imdiately smiled, even amused by this magical idea. Actually many so-called original fans didn't understand Manjusaka's personality—seemingly getting by but more enterprising than anyone when opportunities ca. Eating lord's salary, loyal lord's affairs—just this.
Many people thought pink-haired protagonist fighting for Managent Bureau划分ed her to official factions—too shallow. She fought for people worth shedding blood protecting.
This ti protection targets were all in Salvation Church.
Jin Ruochu continued: "Many conspiracy theories about deep state, behind-scenes consortiums aren't accurate—everyone influences state machinery, no one-voice situations exist. Governance troubles left to politicians; other capitalists, nobles and such beco privileged classes—省心 plus effortless. I've seen many similar cases—I think Church can develop toward privileged powerful departnt directions."
Discussing today's world's first magical girl organization's most knowledgeable person? None other than Jin Ruochu. The Young Miss indeed saw high halls.
Made sense.
Holy Relics' power expansion ca from years of accumulated grievances, besides intricate subordinate networks—one person often representing one group. Conversely, magical girls were much more flexible—just ordinary techniques made life considerably convenient.
Hibiscus nodded: "That works. This new direction is good—we'll focus on developing North Arican business afterward."
"To be honest, my family has many industries there—completely supportive." Jin Ruochu didn't hide personal interests. "Narcissus Company and Changfeng Group combined will be quite smooth, simpler than Europe."
"From what I know, rcenary industries are developed there with very many Holy Relics. If interfering, there'll definitely be resistance." Nan Zhiyi supplented.
"Doesn't matter—worst case we fight." Jin Yulu was indifferent.
"Don't worry, those matters are still far off. Just confirming next operational focus in North Arica. It's late—everyone rest."
At Hibiscus's words, the girls followed suit.
Even playing gets tiring, not to ntion after Arctic battle everyone briefly reorganized then rushed to Philippine Sea—after all, Hermit Island's spatial coordinates had to stabilize quickly for peace of mind. Only now did the long journey truly end. They bid each other good night before resting, probably sleeping long.
The beach gradually quieted. Even the most energetic magical girls knew to be quiet now. Everyone cleaned up before returning to residential areas—the island completely entered night.
After repeated rounds of infrastructure construction, Hermit Island counted as a resort village—sufficient for rest.
Splash—
The whale that had accompanied the celebration feast turned away, diving into water to leave. Ti to return to the ocean—it believed this area would be quite safe henceforth, tentatively including it in regular hunting grounds, thanks to these friends.
Hibiscus walked alone on the beach, watching tides temporarily cease under bright moonlight.
Insomnia—not wanting to sleep at all.
The reason was simple: she'd just accepted all system rewards related to this Catastrophic Disaster Beast for recovery, including 【150 Free Attribute Points】 evenly distributed among five-dinsional data. Physical quality foundations rose dramatically out of nowhere. Single value 30-point changes made her blood surge, bones and flesh strengthen, heart leap constantly—wanting to punch through a main battle tank. Absolutely possible, easily possible.
First ti accepting such massive attribute point allocation—worthy of catastrophic battle rewards. Taking out any single item brought considerable gains.
She clenched fists—though appearing delicate, pale, soft and boneless on surface, actually contained massive energy. Her body was transitioning toward magic power transformation, plus Regalia showed so reactions:
White gloves emitted dazzling light doubling strength. If releasing Magic Power Internal Compression, should be able to contend with high-tier Disaster Beasts.
Regalia hair ornant represented spirit, soul, telekinesis, etc.
Gloves represented strength.
Hibiscus long maintained weak transformation state while strengthening Regalia training—indeed effort paid off. Regalia developnt would naturally follow achieving the first two. Unfortunately, poor active skill developnt—like this battle completely unused telekinesis.
But conversely, troops valued quality over quantity. Thanks to her trinity synchronized developnt, she could hold ground before Black Tide and Aurora—otherwise couldn't even withstand pressure.
That battle only Hyacinth, Manjusaka, and Edelweiss occupying vanguard largely due to other magical girls' difficulty resisting pressure. Even the latter two relied on magic characteristics dissolving it, unlike her purely using Regalia hair ornant protecting mind without wavering—otherwise lacking even participation qualifications.
Hibiscus from start simultaneously pursued 3 paths maintaining advantages—others wanting to catch up with effort wasn't easy.
So-called "I want everything" sounded easy but was extrely difficult. General magical girls lacked such favorable conditions.
She felt justified—this entire journey relied purely on personal effort. Right? System.
Speaking of which, catastrophic battle brought greatest origin improvent, vaguely showing "Origin Condensation" new stages. Like Black Tide's previous speed benefited from concentrated single-point allocation—similarly, severe wounds lost speed. Disaster Beasts' origin developnt indeed surpassed magical girls, but Hibiscus was catching up.
[Constitution: 720]
[Magic Power: 780]
[Spirit: 762]
[Speed: 750]
[Strength: 745]
As expected—feelings were correct. Body bathing multiple magic strengthening plus life-death pressure extraction indeed made leaping improvents, higher when fighting Disaster Beasts.
Hibiscus was sowhat unconscious then, purely persevering—average breaking thousand or single items exceeding two thousand, all feelings forgotten. But it didn't matter—she believed soday would steadily stand at that realm. No, further surpassing peaks. Though netizens didn't spoil too dangerous knowledge, judging from words and actions, Catastrophic Disaster Beasts were rely one step—long road ahead.
Besides, she used most lottery chances and exchange points becoming various potions—prepared for contingencies.
Even with various support magic appearing didn't an potions were useless—regardless of when, they had no side effects plus consud no magic power.
Hibiscus was certain without them, everyone would've died several tis.
Final reward "dium Regalia Advancent Stone" was truly surprising—first ti seeing dium level. Really conscientious—finally not exploding fragnts. Perhaps thanks to carrying it, she sensed Regalia next-stage changes.
As for "Full Relic Compatibility" experienced before—ignoring Knowledge Poison while reducing consumption, treating as tool house worked.
Hibiscus wasn't interested in external objects, more unwilling to fuse relics. Tentatively retaining abilities might prove useful later.
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