Changfeng Group headquarters office.
After completing a round of magic ditation and convergence, Jin Ruochu breathed a long sigh, stood up and shrugged to exercise her muscles. Simultaneously, the dark clouds and winds surrounding the building finally dispersed—for ordinary people, the inexplicable palpitations disappeared.
At this mont, she had completely mastered the Blooming Stage of the strongest Causality magic.
Fortune and Misfortune formally revealed its aggressive side: curses. Moreover, it leaned toward tic pollution-style transmission—far from the minor troubles of before.
Bluntly speaking, previously annihilating a city required summoning several rounds of teor showers, but now one plague sufficed.
"I, a talented good person, have this kind of ability?"
Though saying this, Magical Girl Manjusaka was very satisfied with her current state. Even Fortune and Misfortune operated smoothly, reducing cost leverage. Usually she'd still be unlucky but could accumulate for battle while paying almost no costs affecting combat power—indeed matching Dr. Mu's words about compensating weaknesses.
The Magical Girl path was one of continuous cultivation and sublimation, completing life forms to make one's abilities whole. The watershed Blooming Stage also revealed future paths.
"Done!"
The pink-haired girl gave Hibiscus and Jin Changfeng a thumbs up, proudly declaring victory.
"Congratulations, Miss Manjusaka." The silver-haired girl smiled and clapped. "Just now I also confird the main Rangers joined—perhaps there's a trace of your luck in it. Everything went smoothly."
"I think it was rather unlucky... Dad, are you okay?"
"Won't die. Hyacinth cast healing spells on earlier—no problem. Just corpse scenes I've seen plenty before."
"Huh?"
"Silly child, you don't think a pharmaceutical company signing contracts with vicious military leaders is clean, do you? Even that gang you wiped out when first erging was one of Changfeng Group's gloves. It's just that with Church violent protection, we don't need trash anymore—so when you truly take over business, it appears very normal."
He took a deep drag and laughed heartily—unprecedentedly relieved, showing no trace of post-crisis danger.
Just now the dignified Salvation Church Leader had explained the general situation and promised to handle the aftermath—what was there to worry about? Just wait obediently.
Enemies being able to follow Changfeng Group's trail to threaten the Magical Girl Organization ant many relationships were exposed, or at least highly suspected. True power only needed suspicion to act—he was forced onto the sa rope.
Regardless, the upcoming immortal battles weren't his business—only concern was for his daughter.
Originally the old father planned to scold this careless performance, but thinking again, what effective opinions could he provide?
Forget it.
The transcendent world had gradually grown distant from ordinary people—don't think about it.
Everything his daughter faced now was territory Jin Changfeng completely didn't understand. His proud experience was worthless, with no standing to evaluate. So ultimately only one sentence remained:
"If you want revenge, go ahead and do it."
"But you must plan before acting. I'm not just telling you this—sa for Lord Hyacinth. Don't rush into action yet. Wait for big blocks like Holy City Association to move."
"Playing small against large fundantally requires yielding strategic initiative. Let them co—just co. The bigger the body, the harder to maneuver—that will beco the Salvation Church's opportunity... Hope this level of experience proves useful."
The usually taciturn Jin Changfeng rarely showed true feelings in such lengthy discourse, then lit another cigarette.
"I'll rember."
Jin Ruochu waved her fists excitedly, looking ready to perform martial arts moves—seemingly recreating fighting ga scenes.
After breaking through Blooming Stage, she practically developed hyperactivity disorder, always thinking of exercising to vent magic power. Very familiar for Magical Girls, but ordinary people wouldn't understand.
Seeing this, the old father's heart rose again after settling—torn between laughter and tears.
Hibiscus said solemnly: "Mr. Jin, don't worry. We have no idle ti to wage war now. The Church needs rest and must face upcoming public opinion offensives. Real fighting can wait for later. Also, don't worry about Jin Ruochu's safety—she's strong enough, plus she has . You can continue daily life normally. I guarantee no one will disturb you."
Don't forget Ningfeng Harbor served as headquarters because many non-combat personnel were deployed in the company.
These Magical Girls simply couldn't keep up with frontline combat intensity, but belonged to elite second-line troops—capable fighters when needed.
Protecting industry was no problem for them.
"I trust you." Jin Changfeng nodded appreciatively.
How reliable was the Salvation Church Leader? Twice supporting civilization's survival battles—current legend, history shining into present—her thods and wisdom needed no doubt. Besides, everyone had no choice.
"...Jin Ruochu, looking at your performance, I still don't know how you endured such difficult Fallen Zone recovery battles."
"I have photographic evidence."
"Fine, fine, I don't doubt it. Who doesn't know our family's young miss is talented—I knew from childhood you'd amount to sothing."
"You seem sowhat sarcastic."
"Back to business, let explain my situation..."
After finishing a cigarette and tossing it in the trash, Jin Changfeng said seriously: "The Association restarted carpet searches of the Crimson Tsunami death site, believing fairy remains should exist there. Companies responsible for cleanup beca targets. Connecting with previous incidents finally drew their attention... First soone calling himself Chariot contacted asking about the situation—decent attitude. I naturally played dumb. You know the rest."
"You're quite capable. Ordinary people hearing about Holy City Association would be trembling, yet you could still evade."
"From the day I obtained the remains, I guessed investigation would co eventually—even felt relieved. It's serving as your catalyst now, nothing to do with . Too lazy to think about it."
When carefree, he didn't care at all—anyway he'd earned enough, now just maintaining family business.
Moreover, Jin Changfeng had foresightedly shifted all bla to Five-Color Narcissus Company, hoping not to displease Hyacinth.
He looked at the silver-haired girl with a smile.
"Don't worry, I'll reiterate—the Salvation Church will settle this matter."
"Right. If enemies trouble us yet continue safe and arrogant, what would that say? Wouldn't Magical Girls under our protection also face threats."
"Though it counts as a forced war, certain accounts should be settled... Who hereafter has qualifications to integrate worldly resources? Everything must be legitimate. The Church lacks nothing in military rit, prestige, connections, or supporters. What we have is far less than what we deserve."
Hibiscus declared decisively, setting the tone—why it started didn't matter, what mattered was the Salvation Church seeking further status.
Power.
Last ti they intervened in rcenary-military disputes for the sa reason—in a sense kicking aside the Holy City Association that should have played diator, pointlessly seizing a reputation-building opportunity without letting both sides weaken too much.
The key step led them to misjudge the situation, thinking they temporarily needn't deeply intervene.
Then recovery battles followed imdiately.
How could this lack Bull's calculations? With his intelligence, he naturally knew that after understanding, ancient Holy Relics would tighten chains, not hesitating to introduce the Church for balance.
Hibiscus, who indeed had interest demands, also accepted the olive branch—the just-passed recovery battle proved it.
Equivalent to both sides jointly kicking Holy City Association influence hard out—naturally provoking their reaction. So what? Ti to speak with strength—the Church wasn't to be trifled with either.
"Dad, we need to go back." Jin Ruochu tactfully suggested. "The organization needs us now—we must plan long-term."
"Then hurry."
"...You have absolutely no intention of keeping us."
"Technology is so advanced now—call anyti. What's to be sentintal about? Just stay safe. From what I know, Association conservatives fancy themselves above worldly matters and won't show rcy. They have religious fanaticism beyond normal logic."
After warning them, Jin Changfeng waved dismissively, vigorously shooing them away.
Seeing this, they stopped lingering and waved farewell decisively.
This eting was so brief—like a glimpse in hurried passing. But confirming mutual safety sufficed for an increasingly chaotic world.
When the two initially left the rooftop, they saw a glimr of light on the sea surface—dawn was coming.
Jin Ruochu gazed into the distance, lost in thought: "During my recovery after surgery, I watched outside scenery like this, feeling you might visit soday... I never expected that after just six months, we'd both be through life and death."
"Feel unreal?"
"It's too real. I'm very happy—even Fortune and Misfortune's costs are shrinking. It's because accepting everything that I took steps forward, so I want to protect the Church."
Hibiscus nodded: "Of course. Magic performance and chanism enhancent are Magical Girl Blooming Stage's greatest markers."
"Actually I was very afraid just now, worried what if I lost again? Felt like I was still far off."
"Then think of relaxing things? I'll accompany you."
Actually Magical Girl breakthroughs were closely related to emotional fluctuations. Like Manjusaka in a sense relying on that anger and anxiety to bloom smoothly. But after people vented, they often felt lingering fear—for Jin Ruochu, she'd indeed experienced mortal danger.
Precise ntal perception didn't lie—at this mont she was very uneasy, just deeply hiding it. A young girl had to endure this.
Therefore Hibiscus was happy to extend help. Assisting Salvation Church mbers was itself relaxing—emotional value from Magical Girl exchanges was primary cohesion.
"During surgery, when you ca to see , do you know what I thought?"
"What?"
"I wanted you to take flying—experience free, unrestrained flight, not sitting in tal shells looking out." Saying this, Jin Ruochu smiled and winked.
The next mont she spread her arms and fell backward, letting her body be captured by gravity and rge into night.
Dizziness flashed by. The mont vision switched to gray-white, Hibiscus released ti stop and shot skyward with the pink-haired girl.
"You said Blooming Stage could reach space, right?"
"I keep my word. Yes, if you want to see satellites, that's possible."
"Then hurry."
Excitedly shouting, Jin Ruochu crossed her legs around the silver-haired girl's waist—now the two resembled koala mother and child hugging inseparably.
Intertwined massive magic tore the air. Instantly colliding to create Mach rings and break sound barriers, both surrounded by barriers cutting fluid resistance, getting faster and faster—even sound left far behind, climbing to double, triple speeds...
However, the two magic flows weren't stable enough because the pink-haired girl insisted on flying together, resulting in increasing instability.
Clouds rapidly vanished by their ears. Distant civil aircraft shadows even passed by. Stars grew clearer though shaking severely—aerodynamic structure was quite chaotic.
"Be careful—we'll lose balance."
"I won't be in trouble. Watch this, Dr. Mu. Here we go again." Jin Ruochu pointed at the sky. "Open sesa."
The atmosphere automatically opened a gap. High-altitude ice crystals naturally scatter without freezing. Thunder, rain, or clouds were all left behind—they, no, the world made way to welco them.
Shedding obstacles felt light as a feather. All things cheered in celebration, the path ahead smooth and open.
"Thank you."
Seeing this, Hibiscus unhesitatingly poured all magic power into her Regalia to drag out thin silver lines, crossing the night sky like musical staff sketches.
The strongest Causality magic cleared the way without obstacles—now even missiles couldn't catch their shadows. Logically flight belonged to Regalia passive abilities, but now let Hyacinth fly with magical effects. Simultaneously her skirt hem glowed brightly, seemingly flashing another silver line. This fluctuation caught her attention—could it be Regalia's next stage signs?
Regardless, it didn't affect the soaring ninety thousand li. Suddenly ahead opened up.
Logically the sky didn't have "opening up," but witnessing the vast minuteness of mountains and rivers below presenting curved lines, anyone would feel unprecedented vastness.
"I can't seem to breathe!"
"Relax. Now you don't need breathing—let magic flow through lungs, into blood, taking over everything..."
As Hibiscus patted the pink-haired girl's back in her arms, she finally cald down. After all, humans suddenly feeling breathing restricted would naturally fear.
Moreover, they were at heights with air too thin for oxygen to exist—ordinary people would have died countless tis. So midway Magical Girl Manjusaka instinctively maintained life with magic power, just becoming afraid after realizing.
"Anything else you want to do?"
"Nothing else. Just feel from here... can't find Ningfeng Harbor at all." Suddenly she smiled and hugged the silver-haired girl's shoulders, nestling close: "Only you give security."
"People climbing mountains all want to watch sunrise. Fine, I'll wait with you."
Monts later, first ca heat waves washing over them, lting the frost on their origin barrier's surface as the earth's curve reflected light.
The two nestled girls breathed long sighs—finally getting through a night full of danger. Ti to temporarily draw the curtain.
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Seeing this sudden, inexplicable date getting stranger and stranger, she felt too embarrassed to keep delaying Hibiscus's ti.
Unable to bear the subtle atmosphere, Jin Ruochu temporarily said goodbye, not understanding what wind had possessed her. Better go back and tidy up, organizing recently released ga cartridges.
After each mission, she liked thoroughly arranging her gas. Moreover, through Senior Manjusaka's tireless promotion, she'd already cultivated many gaming enthusiasts in the Church. Taking this opportunity to share her collection—wouldn't that be wonderful? Only she understood how happy successful recomndations made her.
Hibiscus returned ho.
After simple cleaning, she updated the netizen think tank with a post:
【Hyacinth: City base encountered Holy City Association infiltration and attacks. Now Rangers also want to join—seeking related intelligence】
A rough summary sufficed—main judgnts were hers to make. She just needed so information.
The scholarly netizens proved efficient as always.
【Magical Girl Wisteria, Domain-type, rare True Self Realm, Transient State】
【—Ranger Organization founder, roughly estimated over thousand years old, 99% ti in sleep state, childlike ntality, hobby is staying in narrow dark places. Likes snacks, small stature with long curls. Holds record for longest sustained Domain-type magic activation, can precisely control output efficiency. Lazy style but rigorous mind—maintaining loose Rangers is indeed adequate】
【Magical Girl Kale, Summoning-type, rare self-summoning, Soul Possessor】
【—Ranger Organization liaison, knows most rosters, capable and cautious good teammate with managent abilities. You know the rest】
Indeed.
Having witnessed Kale's magic compression bursts and precise shaping thods, Hibiscus also marveled—worthy of being a Magical Girl with strongest origin, future potential also first-tier.
Of course, strongest magic users were all exceptions.
【Magical Girl Hydrangea, Causality-type, Equivalent Exchange】
【—Also liaison but leans more toward personally traveling to maintain communication, often guarding Wisteria's realm shell. Enjoys gambling but small amounts, main business earning money through feng shui, fortune-telling, ceremonies. You should hear she's good at communication. Partly because Equivalent Exchange magic has certain wish-granting chanisms—the master can pay physical damage costs to easily achieve desires, especially removing abnormal states and healing others】
A third Causality-type Magical Girl appeared. Considering current total Magical Girl numbers, they were indeed rare enough, fortunately guaranteeing at least T0-tier performance.
Another healer type.
Hibiscus rembered netizens ntioning the original Managent Bureau controlled Save Points and Equivalent Exchange—two super healers.
No wonder Rangers were called a talent market—high-quality powerhouses one after another.
Of course, even in Magical Girl groups emphasizing elite proportions, there was still the "ordinary majority." Remaining Seedling Stage numbers fell far short of the Church, with few three-awakenings, proving they lacked backbone construction—basically relying entirely on individual talent and opportunity.
However, over a hundred joining would definitely bring fresh blood. Not to ntion Rangers' years of deep cultivation could bring soft power benefits—advantages imasurable.
With this thought, Hibiscus contacted Jin Ruochu, who had coincidentally finished organizing.
They t downstairs before dawn to head to headquarters.
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Hermit Island.
Just entering the barrier's indoor hall, Jin Ruochu and Hibiscus saw everyone gathered around the sofa eating snacks—the table loaded with sunflower seeds, milk candy, chips, and cola. Tulip was wolfing everything down.
Since leaving the Fallen Zone, she'd begun revenge-like binge eating until her belly distended.
However, after crackling electrical discharge, she returned to normal, proudly declaring: "This is my invented electrical therapy digestion thod—very efficient."
But this ti she t an opponent.
The 1.5-ter-tall Magical Girl Wisteria might be small but was a big eater. She stretched out to gather a large pile of chips, lifting them to pour into her mouth like a rabbit eating carrots.
One from the Fallen Zone, one from vast desert—no wonder their primitive food desires kept expanding.
In a sense, Tulip and Wisteria were similar—both passively or actively placed in barren lands with difficult human contact, precisely lacking resources where normal modern life was impossible. They had primitive beauty. Actually Wisteria, who constantly received outside information, was better off, but she was naturally withdrawn and liked staying indoors—her social skills couldn't match Miss Illiterate.
Fortunately their personality resonance created liveliness instead.
Around the snack tea table, occasionally cracking sunflower seeds were Magical Girls Dandelion, Kale, and Hydrangea—the latter familiarly greeting.
"Good morning, Lords Manjusaka and Hyacinth. Especially you—the world-famous number one prophet."
"My understanding is very limited. Those who trust prophecies easily get led by the nose into pits."
"Deeply agree."
"Sorry, we should hold a welcoming party, but current circumstances don't allow leisure." After sitting on the sofa, Hibiscus changed topics: "I don't currently plan recalling Church personnel. First, everyone needs thorough rest. Second, it's easy to alert enemies..."
Nan Zhiyi continued: "So investigate with current small team scale?"
"Right."
The childhood friends exchanged knowing glances.
They hadn't completely trusted the Ranger Organization people—or rather, not suspecting spies but needing integration and understanding, starting with small-scale trials.
Small unit special forces combat obviously suited the current situation better. Using only elite forces also reduced exposure risks. So acting based on naturally ford familiar relationships was best—like initially absorbing the Five-Leaf Clover team.
Expansion wasn't overnight decision-making. Organizational growth required steady steps to avoid coordination errors.
Crack crack crack—
Suddenly continuous breaking sounds ca from the living room corner. The World Serpent egg's surface gradually beca transparent like embryonic mbrane, seemingly rippling with nutritional liquid making clanging sounds.
Then new-tier pressure escaped, rising from ground to tear clouds, making the dim clouds completely clear.
Whales fled, waves surged—6 AM sunlight poured down.
Quickest to react, Hibiscus imdiately increased power supply to Hermit Island's anti-reconnaissance barriers, otherwise the already highly suspected territorial waters would lock onto ho base location.
"Congratulations, Magical Girl Protea."
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