The sudden news made Hibiscus slightly stunned.
She quickly pressed: "When did Magical Girl Wisteria fight against Crimson Tsunami?"
Kale and Hydrangea hadn't ntioned this at all. No, the forr had been active as ancient Holy Relic Pharmacist—though not deployed to the African main battlefield, she should have heard sothing, yet was unaware?
In other words, the Rangers' strongest leader should have secretly gone to support the South African front lines? Wisteria indeed had the personality of hoping to fight alone.
The netizens' answers confird her speculation:
【During that chaotic ti, after learning of the South African battlefield crisis, Wisteria rushed ten thousand li to provide solo support. At most her single-point magic reached Seedling Stage killing level, but once holding off over a thousand Disaster Beasts was quite distinguished service】
【True Self Realm's large range and strong containnt were utilized to the extre, but the cost was betting most magic power accumulated until then】
【Like burning life force to forcibly output against world limits while also suffering catastrophic pollution】
【Unsung hero】
【Ordinary people wouldn't dare such life-consuming tactics—after all, Transient Realm's life extension chanism is very convenient. Of course, from then on, Wisteria, already on the brink of losing control, fell seriously ill and had to go to the Taklamakan Desert for self-sealed recovery. The cost of participating in that catastrophic battle was only eliminated recently】
【Obviously seed like the type to stay aloof from worldly affairs, turns out the loli miss has such a sense of world responsibility】
【You can know a person's face but not their heart—loved it】
【Ranger Organization leader indeed lives up to her reputation. When Wisteria's reminiscence chapter aired, I was already a fan. Seeing it again here through the topic starter is truly moving】
【Incidentally, Hydrangea also disguised as a doctor to participate in battlefield treatnt】
【A bit like Salvation Church actions—thankfully it's a prequel story. One catastrophic Disaster Beast war connected the pre-Magical Girl era, the next officially opened the era—torch passed down, mutually confirming】
【Actually that war also severely damaged Holy City Association's vitality—nearly half the mbers had to enter long-term dormancy】
【It was called the largest-scale combat in human history then—no surprise so many got involved. Today they've grown into heroes, very historical】
As a child who grew up in the shadow of Crimson Tsunami's aftermath, Hibiscus was very clear—war records and commorations she'd encountered since childhood never stopped.
Rangers participated then.
Though with the world's magic level at that ti, the scale wasn't comparable to today, but the difficulty wasn't to be underestimated.
Crimson Tsunami's fall directly affected two major theaters:
First, the Indian Ocean—originally it summoned every Disaster Beast it could mobilize while traversing space channels, almost draining Indian Ocean combat reserves, so in the following decades it achieved the most peaceful theater na. Because literally the Disaster Beast legions were depleted, completely lacking succession.
Second, the Atlantic—pollution-rich blood surged into the sea joining ocean currents, making epidemic diseases frequent to a constant outbreak index, with Disaster Beasts remaining active and fighting continuously.
Fortunately, the war eruption site wasn't an industrial concentration area.
Like Aurora directly marching south from the Arctic Ocean preparing to flatten the Eurasian continent—that montum was truly thrilling.
From geostrategic perspective, second-generation catastrophic Disaster Beasts were full of threats, so interception scale was also largest, replacing it to beco the largest-scale military mobilization in human history. What happened after was known worldwide.
What Hibiscus couldn't let go was the previous ntion that ancient Holy Relic Death God weaponized catastrophic Disaster Beast remains.
She inquired accordingly and got responses:
【Right, Holy City Association has this capability—they're all relic domain gods】
【In the original work, human-fairy conflicts indeed relied on catastrophic Disaster Beast remains—otherwise how could they fight? Of course, standing from Salvation Church position would be very difficult】
【According to Hyacinth's intelligence, currently at least Death God, Pharaoh, and Chariot are involved. Excluding so staying at Vatican, dormant ones, those leaning toward officials... how many mobile forces remain must be noted】
【I thought you'd say no one left】
【Don't underestimate Planet Gaia's largest transcendent organization. Though I believe Church ace strength, scale-wise sa level needs catching up for a while】
【Stop nonsense—netizen think tank quickly provide online tutoring, give exam predictions】
【@Hyacinth, first look at these concept art】
Hibiscus clicked to see a series of massive multi-angle photographs. What t her eyes were huge bones undulating like mountain ranges—reford shape showed a whale. Though lying on its side, body width exceeded buildings, with terrifyingly exaggerated volu.
Just ntioned origin projection would make them look large—turns out the main body was equally exaggerated, exceeding any Hegemon Disaster Beast.
An island moved ashore.
This was Crimson Tsunami's first impression on her. Though she'd encountered many docuntaries, news reports and other information, concept art was undoubtedly most intuitive and impactful, faintly conveying a sense of pressure. Even fallen for decades, it didn't prevent its eternal rest in the African continent from radiating terrible magic storms.
The surrounding sky was completely crimson, seeming ready to drip blood anyti. Black clouds pressed down, wild winds swept the ground, tower cranes stood like mourners keeping vigil.
The scene didn't resemble modern society, having an otherworldly fantasy atmosphere.
What most caught Hibiscus's attention was that the opponent's flesh still had considerable portions hanging on the skeleton—skin and bones mixed with muscle lines, no signs of decay. She didn't doubt the giant whale could fight another battle.
Using Domain magic as example, just containing this target to remove it from battlefield would require considerable effort.
Frontal assault wouldn't be very useful either—its tissue structure was definitely very advanced.
【Sending related settings...】
【Incidentally, rember to have Five-Color Narcissus Company heavily expand production lines and launch new product marketing, because epidemic outbreaks will intensify further】
【The magic era is finally coming—prepare to eat dividends】
【Don't forget focusing on fairy situations—there should be ways to contact them】
【Even pigs at wind outlets find it hard not to fly】
【I suggest if Salvation Church is recruiting new people on large scale, then go completely public. You probably can't hide anyway—use Managent Bureau as outsourcing agency to test Holy Relic attitudes and prepare】
【Right, should first send advance reconnaissance to South Africa for scouting. Though we have concept art intelligence, still need your investigation as standard】
Hibiscus noted each point then ended this inquiry, having consud all 3 Encyclopedia torn pages.
Thanks to them blocking several Knowledge Poison attacks—otherwise she'd be lying down now. Fortunately all went smoothly. Whether regarding Holy Relics' South African layout or Ranger Organization, she'd increased understanding. Who were reliable teammates? Who were enemies that must be eliminated? For her it was already clear enough.
Beep!
Just as she pondered, long-missed suggestion prompts appeared.
Since the Fallen Zone battle with Obsidian, system task functions had been silent for long periods without movent—as expected.
After that peak duel, new developnts would be strange. Everyone was recuperating, especially Hibiscus having just cald Blooming Stage Magical Girl advancent abilities while looking toward the next level.
Perfect timing.
The suggestions that t her eyes were similar to the netizens' sincere words just now.
[Suggestion "Expand Five-Color Narcissus Company Pharmaceutical Production Lines" Available Rewards: 300 Free Attribute Points, Large Enhancent Potion ×1]
[Suggestion "Have Magical Girl Managent Bureau Publicly Conduct Recruitnt Activities" Available Rewards: Free Attribute Points 120, Large Mana Recovery Potion ×1, dium Regalia Advancent Stone Fragnt ×1, 200 Exchange Points]
[Suggestion "Investigate Catastrophic Disaster Beast Remains Located In South Africa" Available Rewards: dium Magic Advancent Stone Fragnt ×1, dium Origin Advancent Stone Fragnt ×1]
[Suggestion "Attempt To Contact Fairies" Available Rewards: Barrier Technique Analysis Knowledge]
Rewards were considerably more generous than before...
Hibiscus reconsidered then denied this, because essentially it was dium fragnts matching current levels.
Especially free attribute point rewards were incredibly generous—could it be because crossing from Blooming to Fruition required spanning 2000 points, so quotas increased too?
Strange.
Could the system be generous enough to produce related corrections as magic levels advanced? That would be good—perfectly fitting current needs.
Conversely, if still giving so marginal scraps as small rewards, it would lose aning. Like now blood recovery potion demand was infinitely reduced—using exchange points from regular dynamic update rewards worked, mainly for organization mbers' use.
On another hand, system rewards themselves had certain foresight. Being able to generate suggestions represented relatively good paths—just execute them.
Moreover, this round leaned more toward transition periods—simple and straightforward without mysteries.
Such task types were common in daily minor events. Like the constant big giveaways before Fallen Zone battles were rare, once in a blue moon. Once such signs appeared, it represented imminent major battles, often causing big commotions. Like Magical Girl Hyacinth using three advancent stone fragnts to reach new realms and battle intelligent subspecies Disaster Beasts, but from larger scales, it was just a prelude to the prelude.
Cultivation Grounds were only temporarily dormant.
Both sides would eventually decide life and death again, and opponents would be complete version intelligent subspecies.
Obsidian's pressure on Hibiscus then was quite strong. If she hadn't broken through with complete three elents, even Blooming Stage would require considerable effort—very troubleso.
Unfortunately, after that battle, fairies and Cultivation Grounds' long-distance confrontation made epidemic storm circles tightly surround. Don't pursue desperate enemies—if going all out to conquer the most core area where Disaster Beasts highly concentrated would probably be very difficult.
Moreover, military forces had to reorganize then. Salvation Church strength alone couldn't take it down—currently could only stalemate.
External threats must be resolved before internal ones.
Jumping ancient Holy Relics had now beco major concerns, directly targeting Magical Girls and touching bottom lines.
Fortunately, after that exchange just now, Hibiscus had many more ideas.
"Distribute all attribute points accumulated from dynamic updates evenly to ."
As soon as she finished, power flowed throughout her body—bones humd, every cell trembled, her whole body filled with heat, sothing vigorous bursting forth unstoppably. Seeing this, she chose not to suppress it, letting it vent and form flickering layers on her body surface...
Projection?
Unfortunately, no ti to observe before it vanished instantly, not giving Hibiscus further experience opportunities. But she wasn't disappointed at all—a pair of wine-red eyes filled with enthusiasm. Easier than imagined—indeed origin ca from basic attributes, and her attributes happened to be not low.
Unknowingly already averaging 3400.
According to estimates, she should have reached the threshold for origin projection. Now Hibiscus also had completely new understanding of past battles.
"Black Tide, claiming to have obtained Crimson Tsunami's core crystal, was actually far off—not even intelligent subspecies level. Its so-called transcending high-tier should be Hegemon level—a frog in a well."
"Though considering Arctic magic scarcity factors, its level was just that."
"Self-importantly thinking it was second only to Aurora among catastrophic Disaster Beast groups wasn't wrong, but Aurora was too lazy to glance at Black Tide, having decided on solo action long ago."
Of course, precisely because of this, it was repelled by Hibiscus and fairy cooperation.
Intelligence levels high enough for catastrophic Disaster Beast organizational degree still caught people off guard—a group of monsters gathering together without mutual slaughter was already good.
The world remained vast.
Recalling those seemingly difficult enemies having already fallen behind versions, she inevitably felt emotional. The once unreachable Black Tide that required risking life was no longer fearso—Church second-tier Magical Girls through cooperation also had probability of taking it down. Even the supposedly most organized, geographically advantaged deep Fallen Zone didn't still lose regrettably? No need for false modesty—actually Magical Girls were already very strong.
But to so degree this explained why Bull was eager to take down Fallen Zone, while the King had held back for years.
The forr needed accumulating political resources.
The latter nurtured enemies for self-importance.
If the Holy City Association committed most combat power, they absolutely could have devoured Fallen Zone much earlier. He just wouldn't—result left a wound growing increasingly severe. This point also made Hibiscus angry—if you're useless, then get lost.
She didn't continue venting at unnecessary places, continuing to research improved origins.
"...According to what was just said, it's more sustained and stable magic external release. This requires massive energy, so Blooming Stage is prerequisite—indeed interlocking."
Gentle breezes swirled around the silver-haired girl, even producing visual distortion, gradually presenting doubled phantom images similar to her appearance.
However, the next mont it flickered unsteadily, difficult to sustain.
When Hibiscus's head ornant lit up activating massive ntal power, the projection stabilized again, even becoming more solid.
"Indeed! If using Regalia corresponding to ntal power to guide high-tier origins, it's twice the result with half the effort. Though three-elent advancent is troubleso, it can always complent each other in unexpected places."
Strictly speaking, Magical Girl Hyacinth hadn't yet reached origin projection standards, but through Regalia assistance achieved a trace ahead of ti.
No wonder Fruition Stage Magical Girls often caused landslides and earth-shattering—basic output increased too much.
Actually the principle was deeper than surface appearances. Head ornant Regalia alone wouldn't work—like a sa-level Magical Girl specializing in Regalia and origin still couldn't manage it. Because later attributes would correct and supplent earlier attributes. You only had Blooming Stage 2-elent supplentation, I had 3-elent stacking head ornant ntal power—vast difference.
So Hibiscus barely achieved a small part of origin projection.
Crack!
Unfortunately it ultimately couldn't linger too long before dissipating in morning light streaming through the window.
Dawn broke. Hibiscus, who'd researched all night, showed no trace of fatigue but instead revealed a smile—because the next stage's path had unfolded, broad roads awaiting developnt.
Early morning hours.
Salvation Church conducted its first core decision-making eting after absorbing Ranger Organization.
Besides those already on Hermit Island, Minase Kaori, Elsa, Anri Sakagami, Yeta and others responsible for various regions also participated through remote video calls. Everyone gathered at the observatory.
Thanks to Nan Zhiyi regularly maintaining this place—spotlessly clean, also thoughtfully adding greenery. Technology and nature harmoniously interwoven with expansive views.
For large etings, Magical Girls would choose auditoriums.
Important decision small etings could be held anywhere. Choosing here was because of high altitude with strong signals, and indeed relaxing.
Hibiscus looked around—besides the 5 people netizens called "Salvation Church ace army," adding Wisteria, Hydrangea, and Kale who'd returned yesterday, plus several people on video calls, currently enough to decide organizational direction. Any actions couldn't bypass executors among them.
Honestly very factional, but startup periods didn't need caring too much about regulations.
As long as upper levels hadn't grown too large to maintain "acquaintance society social circle" limits, they could get along easily—big etings for small matters, small etings for big matters.
Today's topic was next step plans.
The silver-haired girl got straight to the point: "We must stop Holy City Association's impending attack on fairies."
"But not now, not imdiate action, because ancient Holy Relics are also mobilizing troops and hiding much power. Acting rashly would expose us first, so the closer to fairy descent dates, the better to act."
"This ti I mainly want everyone to understand upcoming strategy. Specific tactical deploynts will be notified when approaching—no notification ans no action, don't act on your own."
Everyone nodded.
Dealing with the world's largest transcendent organization that similarly possessed various strange abilities required full attention. Confidentiality was just most basic. Once any concrete action signs appeared, enemies' endless divination would pounce first. Even if the Church had large amounts of anti-divination ans, information might still be exposed. Not to ntion further leaks would bring chain curses—though Scarecrow was destroyed by Hibiscus, there were definitely other curse-killing relics.
Moreover, they vaguely suspected this main force wouldn't need too many Growth Stage Magical Girls.
Being slightly proud, now very few situations required such volu of Salvation Church going all out—unnecessary.
Organizations grew larger, operations were multifaceted. They could completely have everything, unlike before when one plan required bringing everyone together.
"Now let's first share so intelligence about enemies..."
Here we go again!
Seeing Magical Girl Hyacinth distribute materials, everyone understood Ti Prophecy techniques had shown great power once more. They couldn't help worriedly examining her condition—no matter how they sensed, only one conclusion remained:
Senior had beco even stronger.
Others forcibly divining Knowledge Poison-carrying information often resulted in paralysis or death, yet you snowballed into upgrades. Forget it, already numb—look at intelligence first.
What t their eyes was Holy City Association's rough South African layout—the design drawings netizens had shared.
Actually from "Magic Girl of Lights" related gas, ani, novels and other fusions, mutually examining and proving a detailed chapter setting, like troop deploynts, weapon equipnt, ammunition depot locations, surrounding support bases... and other series of preparations.
Hibiscus couldn't count how many tis she'd thanked the abundance of derivative works.
Otherwise, single dia carriers wouldn't pick out so many detailed settings—needed gas and novels all stacked up to withstand excavation.
Intelligence required detail—this sentence perated Salvation Church internal reference information.
Magical Girls looked at blueprints with shocked faces, no less than when Bull-led rcenary Alliance witnessed Fallen Zone intelligence.
Too reliable.
With this intelligence, it was equivalent to one-click skip—no need for head-on collision with heavily guarded positions, just bypass them. What remained was them specifically targeting ancient Holy Relics for severe beatings, even life-and-death decisions.
Most professional in military fields was forr officer Jin Yulu. After monts, she evaluated: "Security is quite tight, so Association forces guard against many hypothetical enemies."
Kale said faintly: "Don't look at Ningfeng Harbor as actions targeting us—actually it made many official forces uneasy, thinking they overstepped bounds, challenging the year's Holy Relic Treaty. Many voices began doubting the agreent's binding force. As you see, rituals collapsed and music deteriorated, so the Association can't guarantee military and rcenaries won't play tricks against them."
"Didn't they say they infiltrated many people?"
"Right, but where's absolute control? You have , I have you."
"If I deployed, I'd definitely strengthen sea-air defense. After all, Africa can fight in isolation—should be careful of external forces." Jin Yulu suggested: "In that case, we go south from diterranean to Congo Forest relatively safely, bypassing Egypt guarded by Pharaoh."
"That place is very dangerous."
Hibiscus, who'd been listening to everyone's discussion, suddenly spoke. Her serious tone moved everyone—what made Hyacinth so wary?
Little did they know she'd always been on guard against that strongest Summoning magic user.
Believing netizen judgnts, and even more trusting combat party warnings—when they thought the puppet miss wasn't to be trifled with, absolutely don't act rashly. That carried previous-era weight.
Hibiscus had no intention of further explanation but changed topics: "Specific attack thods will be discussed when approaching. Anyway, I also warn everyone not to easily approach Egypt. Additionally, combat intelligence ends here."
Her tone was relaxed as if intelligence was insignificant.
Actually, such detailed intelligence would require considerable effort even for military deploynt personnel to organize. What did this an? Only if the commander was a traitor—without witnessing personally, no one dared believe it was divination.
From just now, Hydrangea had been clicking her tongue frequently, dumbfounded throughout, sighing while tossing chips for confirmation.
"Worthy of Hyacinth—rather than calling it intelligence observation, enemies are moving toward deploynts your materials show, almost identical."
"We don't need head-on collision with conventional forces, but can leak information."
Hibiscus's seemingly casual remark made everyone think of strategies. After all, ancient Holy Relics also had enemies—making such big moves, so were already dissatisfied. Couldn't count on fighting, but applying eye drops was fine. Both military and rcenaries hoped to trip up forces controlling them.
Perfect match.
Kale answered: "Rest assured, I'll arrange it. Then I guarantee rcenaries of unknown origins will cause trouble."
Saying this, she smiled faintly, companions also understanding tacitly. Everyone in the world had backgrounds—key was whether you could withstand harassnt. Anyway, it was about to begin.
"Now we should discuss the next plan—epidemic diseases are about to break out on large scale."
Hibiscus was once again shocking with her words.
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