Hibiscus had always been able to keep her composure, even once being considered aloof, but the calmness cultivated over ti ant she wouldn't easily step forward, even if officials and rcenaries were dissatisfied with the currently revealed information and were fishing, hoping the Church would reveal itself—nothing could change the girl's steadiness.
Magical Girls should leverage their flexibility in the shadows to accumulate power in the early stages. Anyway, once fairies descended, staying low-key would be difficult.
Many lessons from the original work were vivid mories.
Many girls were forced into the scheming dye vat, suffering saring, attacks, rumors, and threats that further induced loss of control and rampage... Not everyone could stand under spotlights. Magical Girls could understand this, so everyone basically found the Church through company channels, passing through Nan Zhiyi, Jin Yulu, and Jin Ruochu's screening before entering Hermit Island.
Hibiscus had also been traveling between headquarters and Edo during this ti, finally getting a bit more leisure.
She needed to handle the aftermath of the infectious disease weapon leak incident.
Black Jar must maintain magical power injection to suppress its power, then be stored together with the Thousand-Li Viewing Mirror. This thing wasn't needed for now, but its very existence was deterrence.
The whole world knew the Salvation Church now controlled a heavy bomb, or rather, what would spatial relics that could travel everywhere plus virus relics equal? Turn a blind eye.
Originally, Magical Girls already possessed "irresistible decapitation operation capabilities" that made people feel like thorns in their backs.
Now supplented with "strategic-level killing capability"—if willing to deploy virulent infectious diseases, it would be no less than nuclear bombs.
If a terrorist organization possessed the above configuration, they should maintain world peace, let alone the Salvation Church with unparalleled reputation, influence, and military achievents worldwide. Everyone had to remain silent.
Hibiscus liked tacit understanding.
When you don't possess weapons of mass destruction, they'll accuse you of having them and beat you up. When you actually possess weapons of mass destruction, they pretend not to know about it. Even the dia that loved stirring up trouble obediently didn't ntion the "Church possesses super biological weapons" topic.
Since you know this relic was lost and can't be recovered, why insist on reporting it?
re news agencies—don't make trouble for important people.
Unfortunately, Hibiscus was actually waiting for soone to jump out to establish the Managent Bureau's authority. If no one jumped, she'd even have to consider directing and acting herself...
Whether military or rcenaries, all wished Magical Girls wouldn't cause trouble. After all, both sides had ford deep enmity over biological weapon attacks and were sharpening their knives against each other—they didn't want third-party intervention.
Additionally, the system sent a prompt:
[Beep! Completed follow-up suggestion "Ensure Senator Miller's Daughter Is Free From Rampage Crisis" Reward: 30 Free Attribute Points, Small Magic Advancent Stone Fragnt, Small Origin Advancent Stone Fragnt]
Hibiscus unhesitatingly distributed the attribute points evenly among the five attributes.
She felt the long-missed sensation of basic attributes driving Origin to improve once more, vaguely showing signs of a new stage.
Origin Condensation: All attributes converging to explosively enhance one item, for example, when she fought Black Tide, she temporarily channeled all constitution, strength, etc. into speed, even surpassing the enemy. Equivalent to accumulating small amounts into large ones, giving Magical Girls instant powerful burst strength, compensating for the weakness of usually relatively smooth output without outstanding points. At least she could create superior advantage in individual attributes against strong enemies.
When blessed with four great auxiliary magics, Hibiscus had briefly experienced this—feeling omnipotent, able to compete even with top-tier high-level Disaster Beasts.
But she hadn't forgotten how difficult it was then.
External force was ultimately external force and couldn't be relied upon, so Magical Girl Hyacinth had to achieve permanent residence in that state and even transcend it. Reaching Origin Condensation was just one path—then glove Regalia evolution, finally achieving "3-Elent Growth Stage" was the goal that matched the strongest transcendence path.
The silver-haired girl manifested all advancent stones and wore them as a necklace as usual—also a form of idle experience farming.
Hibiscus hadn't received such rich rewards in a long ti. It not only proved the event's difficulty but also represented how much impact Chrysanthemum's safety would bring, as she belonged to the one-in-ten-thousand super managent and diplomatic talent.
Just her current activities everywhere earning praise was enough to demonstrate talent, even with magical effects not to be underestimated.
Chrysanthemum had beco an image ambassador, bringing massive investnt to the Managent Bureau that was still in the pie-drawing stage.
News often reported "Currently 56 companies and institutions are willing to invest in this plan," "New round of lawsuits against Eagle Company underway," "Disaster Beast Counterasure Organization willing to establish long-term cooperation projects," "Signing priority supply agreents with rcenary Alliance," and other negotiation results. Those dia loved creating thriving scenes, but the real contract docunts were handed to Hibiscus. At a glance, they were simply shocking:
Big shots casually investing 10-digit amounts didn't want any director or shareholder rights, stipulating no interference in personnel or financial authority—not even advisory rights.
What ultimate freeloaders!
Elsa purely treated all tycoons and institutions as suckers, yet no one said "no." If you thought it was expensive, you could choose not to invest—just that you wouldn't be included in future new elite circles. When everyone "threw parties" in the future, guess who wouldn't receive invitations? Only you!
Hibiscus finally understood what netizens ant by "Magical Girl Chrysanthemum can single-handedly isolate the entire world."
As long as she had sufficient backing, she could easily pull one faction, strike another, stabilize one—dancing on eggshells with ease.
So far, Magical Girl Organization developnt relied entirely on borrowing money—quite amusing.
Were causal types good at hustling?
Or rather, Elsa and Jin Ruochu's family backgrounds supported their outstanding personal abilities, with magic just adding wings to tigers.
A "Managent Bureau" project that hadn't even decided on location pulled in tens of billions in funding value, still rapidly climbing. Swiss bank account numbers grew larger and larger. Good news kept coming from everywhere, as if using goodwill expectations to make the Salvation Church behind reveal so flaws, since they weren't satisfied with the front-stage representatives.
Unfortunately, Hibiscus specifically ordered Jin Ruochu to sit directly at Five-Color Narcissus Company headquarters and Jin Yulu to handle electronic product production lines, ensuring the two confidants kept industries clearly separated.
Anyway, don't get involved—on the surface, the company and Managent Bureau had no connection.
Waiting for inevitable resistance, the bigger the business the greater the controversy. Everything going so smoothly was suspicious...
Just as Hibiscus was leisurely reading docunts in Hermit Island's office, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps. Sure enough, Nan Zhiyi entered without knocking, with an expectant expression of amazent:
"Elsa sent a ssage—all 12 billion in assets used for Managent Bureau financing have been frozen, reason being non-compliance with Swiss financial qualification standards."
"Miss Lawyer, are they right?"
"Right. But law is just interpretive docunts maintaining so people's privileges. I suggest the Church should stop being reasonable when it shouldn't be reasonable."
Nan Zhiyi wasn't surprised at all about Managent Bureau sponsorship funds being frozen—it was just a matter of coming sooner or later. Elsa, who grew up in the political system of a superpower's peak period that generally followed rules, didn't understand rogues.
Can't bla Miller for not teaching well—after all, the old father himself had recently been tornted by dishonorable tactics.
Anyway, the whole world hadn't expected the rising Managent Bureau's assets to be zeroed out, stillborn.
Tis had changed.
Right, actually most Church mbers from bottom backgrounds didn't quite understand court wisdom, but having tasted poverty, kidnapping, and war, they understood too well what bastards looked like. You wouldn't think everyone purely had "investing in a good idea" mindset, right? Should have played dirty tricks long ago.
Nan Zhiyi had restrained Church-related industries from giving any funding to the Managent Bureau, never having confidence. Other giants saw Church funds unexposed and activated backup plans.
Hibiscus counter-asked: "Just freezing assets? Like summoning Elsa for investigation?"
"Of course, look at this."
A thick stack of docunts lay on the table, headed by United States Federal Departnt of Justice prosecution, with prosecutors raising 75 economic cri-related charges.
Nan Zhiyi explained: "Generally, plea bargaining would be used, and as long as defense lawyers function normally, at least one-third of charges could achieve insufficient evidence. Actual charges pointing to Elsa should be around 20, though adding up would still be enough for 500 years. What's important now is negotiation. Elsa told the other side proposed a plea deal—pay 1 billion dollars and bygones are bygones."
"So what advice did you give her?"
"Today cede one city, tomorrow cede one city—you cannot satisfy enemies. So the Justice Departnt shouldn't expect one cent. We're being iron roosters today."
"Make trouble, just make trouble. It'll make them lose face—I an them." Hibiscus's gaze was cold.
"Currently Elsa isn't in North Arica, just summoned but no extradition procedures initiated, so it could be viewed as a warning." Speaking to this point, Nan Zhiyi paced with hands behind her back. "But the intensity is too fierce. Does the Church really have so many opposition factions? Or is it the cost exchange of Love and Hate?"
"In principle, we don't pursue any mber's non-subjective magical effects."
"Can't rule out possibilities of probing or bribery. Though Hibiscus's ti magic is very deterrent, the world never lacks people daring to do beheading business."
Facing Hibiscus's serious correction, even Nan Zhiyi imdiately changed her words. This point was one of the Salvation Church's foundations—even knowing causal magic would bring unpredictable risks, they had to accept it.
Moreover, both had early judged no one would give money to a re pie-drawing plan—it was just a large-scale fishing scene. Since the real deal wouldn't co, might as well switch tactics.
Taking it seriously ant losing—just a form of political attack.
Elsa, deep in the storm's eye, currently ate and drank as usual, with continuous public activities. Facing increasingly sharp dia questions, she handled them with ease, not at all like a pending suspect bearing 75 prosecutions. Young and not yet grown up, she was receiving the cruelty of struggle education—extensive experience couldn't intimidate her.
There were still scattered fan assassination attempts that all failed, being beaten up on the spot by Miyuki. Anyway, no need to hide abilities—might as well serve as bodyguard.
Being preventable proved it wasn't from causal magic side effects but hired thugs creating topics.
So what?
Attacks? Scandals? Legal sharks? Rather, the Miller father-daughter had new common language and were happy to exchange experiences.
Elsa didn't even think of asking headquarters for help, as if in her view this belonged to her probationary work. If she couldn't handle it, wouldn't she be looked down upon?
Facing this strange competitive spirit, Hibiscus could only send a ssage to the future Director, instructing her to maintain action. Regardless, the Church would definitely cooperate in backing the Clover team. Dare ss with my people, dare take my money—you're in for it.
Ring ring ring!
Hearing the sound, the silver-haired girl stared blankly at six landlines on the desk. Nan Zhiyi was first to react, grabbing the phone: "Good morning, Senator Miller."
"Yes, I'm Dandelion... She's here, free."
Hibiscus realized there was actually a dedicated encrypted landline number for fixed contact with Miller, and this formalism of having secretaries answer calls first was too strange, as if specifically designed to establish the senator's authority.
After taking the call and brief pleasantries, the other party got straight to the point: "Actually, this turmoil has quite a bit to do with ."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because I have a competitor for the party whip position, New York State Senior Senator Levi, who has considerable influence in the Justice Departnt... Actually who he is doesn't matter. You know, this business always produces inexplicable enemies. In my view, there are no so-called blood feuds—in your young people's terms, they're all NPCs blocking the path to power. Anyway, Levi is currently rallying Anti-, Anti-Church forces for a siege. Be careful."
"Since that's the case, do you need to kill him?" Hibiscus spoke like a slaughterhouse owner evaluating a turkey.
"There are better thods. So-called competitors can never be completely eliminated. If operated properly, I can make Levi turn to support . The real focus is the Justice Departnt. Also, Elsa's work is indeed a bit rough—many investors and banks who didn't get responses joined hands to freeze assets. They're the most furious."
If Miller casually relied on force, she would actually lower her evaluation. Worthy of an old fox, the answer was quite satisfactory—cooperation could deepen.
"So the key point is economic disputes?"
"Correct, need to communicate with those banking groups to prevent them from fanning flas and forming sieges."
"Thank you for your guidance. Anyway, the Church will handle it and ensure Elsa's safety. She's our comrade."
"Though you're a very young organization, I believe your capabilities are definitely sufficient. No need for extra words—awaiting your good news. May God bless you." Saying this, Miller simply cut the connection.
The thinking was opened up.
Hibiscus rubbed her chin, thinking carefully. Current actual losses concentrated on asset freezing. Dragging it out further, those assets might be eaten clean by various parasites with nothing left to return.
So she had to quickly recover 12 billion dollars—but should she persuade them one by one?
Nan Zhiyi said: "Actually I should know so connections, but once involved, relationships would definitely be suspected..."
"No, have the company also join the hype, from the standpoint of watching the Salvation Church's joke, harshly attacking Magical Girls' embarrassnt then praising Swiss banks for executing justice. Anyway, praise them all you want—the higher the better. We want to hire people for special interviews and inspections, proposing deposit intentions in the company's na."
"This is the King of Hell giving praise?"
"Don't forget who used what thod to earn the company's first bucket of gold." Rarely witnessing a hint of pride on Hibiscus's face, she had already thought of counterasures.
Nan Zhiyi had no doubts—the solution was explosive enough, but the outlaw lawyer loved it.
...
Switzerland, Zurich.
Yeta, who had moved to a new high-end apartnt, felt each day more exciting than the last. As Five-Color Narcissus Company handed over so branch business to her, she was simply overwheld. Even her previous experience following seniors on business trips everywhere wasn't enough—she had to be forced into service.
So special dicine material production couldn't work without Magical Girls providing magical power processing—this job couldn't be given to others, only to regional heads.
Fortunately, for Yeta with vigorous energy after Triple Awakening, it was effortless.
Crack crack!
As lightning arcs flashed in the room, breakfast filled the table. Though living alone, sandwiches, jam, salad, etc. added up to family gathering-scale portions, all completed within a few breaths.
Looking at the nurous delicacies, Yeta stretched and sighed with relief, reading company reports while eating breakfast. She loved this multitasking training for Swift Thunder.
Senior Hyacinth once said, "Elental magic just has elental nas but actually has nothing to do with physics. Feel free to integrate into daily life—you'll gradually discover elentalization phenona." Magical Girl Edelweiss increasingly deeply experienced this: logically, food plates should disintegrate when moving rapidly, but in fact they remained intact along with herself. Not to ntion close-fitting clothes were always safe.
Indeed very magical.
Elental magic users' related objects could also be affected by themselves, but precision depended on ntal power.
So Senior Hyacinth urged elental mages should focus on Regalia developnt, because you're essentially a mage—developing Origin wasn't cost-effective. Conversely, you really needed Regalia to provide stability, especially hair accessory parts giving precise computational support for combat.
Yeta usually practiced divided attention training, even one mind three uses. She used telekinesis to make the remote control float, then aid at the TV—beep:
"North Arican Justice Departnt's second hearing of Elsa-related charges, insiders say extradition agreents might be initiated"
"Shocking! Famous artist Miyuki threatened the prosecutor: Coming to beat you up tomorrow"
"Winter Company spokesperson says: Will hire the best legal team to provide defense for Miss Miyuki. Legal experts interpret this move as "You just beat people up, I'll handle the rest"—can this be viewed as the Church's first public violent confrontation with officials"
"UBS Group calls for Church legal representative to co handle 12 billion dollar asset freezing case, otherwise it will harm bilateral credit"
"So rcenary companies say they can provide protection for relevant public officials"
"Elsa issues statent: If Eagle Company dares any rash moves, it will invite a second devastating strike, even damaging Anti-Disaster Beast Front unity"
Gallup: ???
Heaven knows, the company that was successively involved in interest exchanges and pushed its forr boss out for punishnt was hit by stray bullets again. In Magical Girls' eyes, it beca the "whoever hits , I hit it" routine—too tragic.
One explosive news after another attracted Yeta's attention. She increasingly couldn't understand—was everyone fighting their own battles?
If it were before, she would have laughed it off for entertainnt, but things were closely related to herself. Moreover, the girl who had gained insights several tis already read another aning:
From beginning to end, the Salvation Church didn't respond to legal issues, completely ignoring them. Anyway, those were all traps—wouldn't play in your discourse system. Instead, letting reckless, violent, threatening personas run wild, engaging in deterrence doctrine, actually made behind-the-scenes official opposition factions hesitate to push persecution.
Justice Departnt: Co to my territory for harsh humiliation, when will you arrive?
Church: What are the prosecutor, judge, and lawyers' nas?
Both sides' exchanges seed unrelated but actually refused to enter each other's discourse systems and allow trumped-up charges. But now Magical Girls' money really couldn't be retrieved.
Yeta's anger rose.
Though she didn't understand the Clover newcors much, she knew unity was strength—couldn't let people bully them. Otherwise, should she make a trip to the bank?
She could take away an armored car at lightning speed in broad daylight—but how much was that worth? How many tis would she need to work? Moreover, the point was never about money—using powerful performance to puncture banks' sense of security and credit was most important. Ordinary people would naturally think of vaults, but her current assault capabilities were severely lacking, and infiltration was also difficult...
After scratching her head, Yeta picked up the phone, preparing to ask seniors what they planned to do.
Bang bang!
Accompanying the knocking was a familiar greeting: "Good morning, little Edelweiss." Hearing this, the girl imdiately went to open the door. Before her eyes was the travel-worn Hibiscus.
The silver-haired girl, already in weak transformation state, got straight to the point: "It's a field mission. , you, and Nan Zhiyi will perform a big show. Get ready imdiately—we're going to the bank."
"Fantastic, I knew it."
Yeta, faster than anyone to get into the mood, temporarily excused herself to pack in her room, leaving only Hibiscus waiting in place.
At this mont, she was busy dealing with netizens' rapid-fire questions, because after Okinawa Island military base, she hadn't updated status, resulting in constant urging for updates on Chrysanthemum's situation.
Hyacinth: "Everyone don't rush, I'm handling Chrysanthemum's matter... Anyway, we cooperated, but now the Clover team is suffering accusations and they're withholding our money. The situation is what it is—once everything's resolved, I'll release a compilation."
【Your money? Good good good, I love the Church's domineering attitude, highlighting authenticity, not playing self-proof innocence but directly going to war】
【Extraordinary tis call for extraordinary asures】
【Long ti no see Three Kingdoms Kill lines, you're finally back】
【Yes, children, I'm back】
【From the thread's God's eye view, the Salvation Church currently has many cards, but they might not fear Magical Girls, especially since Boss Hibiscus warned both military and rcenaries—definitely being hunted for revenge, also counting as backlash cost for our initial advice. Actually I think debt collection might not work well—those guys eat people without spitting bones. What asset freezing? All fucking spent, nothing but account numbers】
【Not working well? Then don't work on it. I don't believe—Hyacinth holding small nuke Black Jar and first delivery thod Thousand-Li Viewing Mirror can be bluffed】
【Don't rush yet, Boss Hibiscus is already in action, definitely won't let Director Chrysanthemum suffer】
【Just feel like watching Clover being verbally attacked and besieged again might be disgusting, might be a bit excited, but I trust OP—she has White Hyacinth's gentle charm and Ti Priestess's rational coldness, definitely not the type to be bullied】
Indeed.
Hibiscus very much agreed with this netizen's view—this was simply herself. Anyway, consider it strong support for Elsa.
Pushing them out wasn't to attract fire but to make you more intuitively feel Magical Girls' unity.
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