Hermit Island.
After the rest period following the Fallen Zone recovery battle ended, most frontline combat personnel assembled and returned.
The first activity awaiting them was "rehabilitation training" led by instructor Jin Yulu conducting "magical simulation battles"—bluntly put, intense bombardnt. The concept was that chaotic battles best forged adaptability.
Hibiscus, maintaining Thousand-Li Viewing Mirror's course on the hillside, noticed increasingly loud commotion from the other end of the coastline shooting out long-range firepower.
Xiang Yunwei and Gu Rubai had cracked military hardware and joined simulation battles.
Proper live-fire exercises.
Suddenly a massive missile entered view, directly approaching terminal defense positions. Soone was even standing on top—clearly Magical Girl Wisteria with hands together activating magic power.
Jin Yulu shouted: "This is nuclear weapon defense drill! Consider the domain absolute kill radius—anyone touched is out!"
"Today's topic is: what if hypothetical enemies throw nuclear bombs at you? Everyone dodge!"
Before finishing, Transient Realm rapidly expanded and spread, its exponential growth making many Magical Girls pale.
Too sudden, resulting in over ten people being encompassed by the domain in one encounter.
Then an electromagnetic storm rushed forward.
Full-power eruption from Pseudo Magnetic Field forcibly stalled the simulated explosion range, but next mont Transient Realm voluntarily shattered, producing a small sun mixed with Nan Zhiyi's Small Universe products. Now at Blooming Stage, she even made the small sun separate and expand attack range.
Representing intercontinental ballistic missile carriers actively disengaging, over 12 nuclear warheads separately conducting final penetration—unrealistic dramatization but ant to increase pressure.
Splash!
Heat representing nuclear explosion shockwaves rapidly expanded under Magical Girl Dandelion's control. She didn't need to consider power, just enlarge flas according to calculation models—reality ant instant death on contact.
"Let show you my new ability." Accompanied by Tulip's loud laughter, small sun shockwaves were pushed back by azure arcs.
Since both were energy forms, why couldn't shockwaves be driven away? That's how she understood it anyway.
Shockwaves rapidly decayed after breaking 10-kiloter diater.
Almost simultaneously, World Serpent's complete transformation appeared. She swiftly swam, circled, and breathed around Nan Zhiyi's mushroom cloud—yes, suddenly inhaling to swallow all dust and flas. That massive form blocked sky and sun, leaving no doubt that as long as it wasn't nuclear explosion epicenter kill power, World Serpent dared swallow whole without harm.
Just needing radiation resistance, high temperature tolerance, high pressure endurance, impact resistance, super-speed regeneration and such? These attributes were permanent—magic power infusion enhancent would be more terrifying.
World Serpent exhaled a smoke ring, murmuring: "Conservatively speaking, conventional warheads now have absolute kill range of 1000 ters—the rest relies on basic abilities to endure. Five-second window, so anyone unable to move supersonic is forbidden from this expedition."
"But this is worst case—we have several trump cards and long-range defense cards."
The pink-haired girl waved while speaking.
Jin Ruochu on the ground had been in theoretical epicenter range throughout yet remained untouched without traces, puzzling everyone.
She actively explained: "Like my first thod—applying triggered blessings to everyone. Set 'when encountering nuclear explosion, its energy will leave ' for complete damage avoidance. Since it's non-origin secondary disaster, easily achieving 100% immunity. If avoiding being hit by high-speed missiles, that's impossible—immunity to primary direct damage can't be applied to others."
"Second, I'll apply damage immunity blessings to you. When facing life-threatening harm, it transfers out—I suggest everyone carry a can of cockroaches."
"Of course, best to have double insurance with both blessing layers."
The Salvation Church's top universal support spoke up, directly telling everyone a nuclear defense plan that sounded quite reliable.
"And !" Wisteria volunteered. "Use Transient Realm domain containnt wrapping to rapidly pass decay period, preventing chain reactions."
"Do you know how long atomic decay takes?" Nan Zhiyi retorted. "This thod won't work."
"I don't know, so it can succeed. Magic requires imagination—as long as Transient Realm clearly knows an elent needs rapid withering, it works. As long as I will it, no modern weapon can take effect before unless it overcos ti's erosion."
The sleepy miss indeed understood nuclear physics, but not completely—magic chanisms filled remaining parts.
That actually worked.
"Fine. But I thought of a universal domain magic counterasure: expand internal space as large as possible—no need for permanent residence, instant burst expansion to 20 kiloters should suffice."
Hearing this, related Magical Girls imdiately beca thoughtful.
Domain types excelled in naturally large ranges. If desperately expanding during nuclear bombs' most threatening seconds, completely possible to contain shockwaves inside.
Not to ntion each having unique attributes—like El Dorado using internal buildings as stacked shields.
Small Universe needn't be ntioned—before macroscopic celestial bodies, that wasn't even firecrackers.
Magical Girls imdiately brainstord, discussing in groups how to handle nuclear warfare. At least current theoretical deduction thods were varied, but confird to 100% guarantee multiple teammates' immunity from all damage was only one person.
Hibiscus, observing ocean hydrological conditions, noticed everyone's expectant gazes gathering on her and flew to the beach.
"Yes."
Her utterly certain reply: "My Ti Slice cutting leap period reached 20 seconds. As long as you're within my visual range, I can leap through nuclear explosion ti."
If targeting elimination of movent trajectory processes, powerful supersonic maneuverable Magical Girls could fly across city blocks. Salvation Church combat personnel weren't moving targets—supersonic flight, high health, high defense, high regeneration were just basics, with endless magical thods.
Hoping for large-scale nuclear bombardnt coverage was impossible.
Fallen Zone Disaster Beasts already proved this.
Slightly stronger individuals could completely avoid kill ranges, otherwise United Army would have used nuclear weapons to clear paths and flatten enemies long ago.
Magical Girls' attempts aid to verify whether they could withstand equivalent high-pressure environnts. If one nuclear bomb caused heavy casualties or destroyed morale, they'd never beat Holy Relics.
"Shields are covered—what about spears?" Jin Yulu asked: "Currently there's a problem: how do we transport our nuclear weapons into battlefields?"
Xiang Yunwei, responsible for military hardware, tentatively answered: "Intercontinental missiles can be modified for launch."
"Too weak—I could knock it down with a pebble."
Tulip tossed azure arc-wrapped stones while hooking shoulders with nearby Yeta. Both Church fastest-speed representatives indicated no pressure.
"Got a solution!"
Xiang Yunwei's eyes lit up: "Deploy nuclear submarines with Yeta—using Swift Thunder enhancent on missiles can completely break conventional speeds... no, even maintaining normal state during ascent and atmospheric reentry, then sudden acceleration during terminal penetration."
Her Technique magic could make missiles faster by another tier—enhanced with top attack speed buff magic, wouldn't that be stronger?
Hearing this, Yeta imdiately nodded approvingly: "Feasible."
Jin Yulu's brow relaxed: "If you're in submarines, that's equivalent to additional nuclear strike protection, plus magic ans no fear of anti-submarine aircraft and submarines—can completely wait in deep ocean."
"Actually I'm a pacifist." Xiang Yunwei shrugged. "Hope it doesn't co to that."
" too, but investigating South African theater stockpiling nuclear weapons is indeed dangerous, so we organized drills—at least better than being caught off guard."
Everyone agreed.
Who could imagine Magical Girls Protea and Tulip's trip proved Holy City Association was crazy enough? Too troubleso.
Moreover, from high-level news through Elsa, ancient Holy Relics internally also had opposing conflicts—hardliners wouldn't hesitate using force to complete fairy capture plans. They wouldn't listen to persuasion—even rcenary Alliance, various national officials, and their own internal persuasion were useless. Obviously determined to act. Right, if they were persuaded to stop, that would be losing face instead.
The Salvation Church stood with fairies and for protecting their own interests.
"In that case, we'll decide to deploy nuclear weapons during action. If there's a situation, I'll contact you—just fire directly." Hibiscus made the final decision.
"Everyone continue training."
"Yes ma'am."
After completing nuclear weapon defense plans, Magical Girls practiced individually, focusing on ability versatility to cover different battlefield environnts—at least not dragging others down.
Precisely because the organization had nurous personnel with varied abilities, they could reference each other and brainstorm.
anwhile, Church high command including Hibiscus began discussing personnel. Though main force was main force, support was also needed. Confronting Holy City Association wasn't easy—must polish details to avoid errors. They didn't discuss behind closed doors but openly sat on beaches deploying forces, always consulting involved parties.
The silver-haired girl opened: "Mission objective is ensuring fairy safe arrival and evacuation from ancient Holy Relics."
Enemies clearly knew Magical Girls Hyacinth, Protea, Dandelion, Manjusaka, and Tulip—these 5 major combat forces would definitely appear.
They'd definitely prepare corresponding counterasures, at least so restrictions.
The key was variables—other support-capable Magical Girls' assistance.
"Need a dical team?" Jin Yulu asked: "Holy Relics will release Knowledge Poison pollution then—people who can be brought are limited, better calculate clearly."
Nan Zhiyi shook her head.
"Unnecessary. Blooming Stage Magical Girls have sufficient regeneration, plus we all have so teammate support abilities. Having high-end combat power cooperate is better than letting insufficient people risk danger. dical teams should stay where they're more needed."
"Right, then cross that out."
"Should we bring Miss Flowering Crabapple?" Jin Ruochu asked curiously: "She loves missions and has anti-human combat experience."
Jin Yulu answered: "I naturally considered her, but must note that if her abilities appear on battlefields, she'll definitely be priority-targeted. After all, Save Points intelligence is quite famous, and strength-wise she might be threatened by Holy Relics... better ask her opinion."
She looked at Crescent Moon, who'd been listening, and the latter smiled proudly.
Pressure!
Beach soil and stones stirred, waves surged, clear skies—rolling magic storms from inside out and back to hand, belonging to Growth Stage Magical Girl energy levels.
The Salvation Church had another powerful combat force, and Ti-type—among all magic types, it counted as T0 tier.
Crescent Moon murmured: "During rest, I returned ho then went Arctic traveling with Full Moon. There were still ancient battlefields left by predecessors and pollution-spawned Disaster Beasts. We cooperated to clean them up, naturally completing Growth Stage—probably due to world magic growth. But I think most important was peacefully mastering power without even risking rampage."
Her straightforward personality and never hiding power or money desires actually enabled smooth breakthrough—even within the entire Church, few were so worry-free.
"Don't forget my Door-Knocker for dealing with barriers."
Seeing her sister show off, restless Full Moon also volunteered.
Spatial magic user Dieffenbachia's abilities excelled at breakthrough assault—whether physical or magical levels, few things could contain her. Also counted as confidence against constraints.
The rcenary sisters also specialized in anti-human combat with rich experience, willing to be ruthless with sufficient psychological preparation.
"Agreed."
Hibiscus nodded decisively. Since powerful, functional magic users appeared, naturally they should be brought along for support—very useful.
ntal health was also a factor to consider—sending ordinary Magical Girls into potentially lethal environnts might not be good.
Then Kale strode forward volunteering:
"The Association made trouble in my jurisdiction and attacked Kunlun Mountain base. This grudge must be repaid—I need to settle accounts with them properly. Let co along, plus Rangers too. Thanks to living long, we've sowhat witnessed ancient Holy Relic abilities."
Joining her proposal were Wisteria and Hydrangea—one True Self Realm plus one top Causality healer was sufficient.
"Then consider it full for now—quality over quantity." After Hibiscus agreed, she added: "Others temporarily suspend Managent Bureau branch projects, keep main forces on Hermit Island to prevent enemy surprise attacks."
Several encounters proved Holy City Association loved misdirection—tried-and-true tactics required vigilance.
"New intel!"
Suddenly Minase Kaori ran over with fax materials, hurriedly saying:
"After last Washington branch eting, Miss Elsa mobilized military and Congress together pressuring the Association, plus exposed their intentions to use catastrophic Disaster Beasts and capture fairies."
Hibiscus imdiately reacted, ordering: "Well done, but watch for public opinion counterattacks. Have Angela activate Eraser concealnt—all Causality types move."
She didn't believe Holy City Association wouldn't investigate along Changfeng Group's trail, so Salvation Church had to fight an intelligence concealnt war.
Simply put: information operations.
Actually, even if high-level Magical Girls' identities were exposed, it wouldn't matter much. Concerns about debt were groundless—big fists always made money.
The key was defending against curse-killing relics. If Holy City Association learned detailed identity information about Church founders' big four, they could extend relationship networks to launch serial curses that were impossible to defend against—must avoid this.
So Hibiscus decisively ordered transcendent field information warfare.
"Roger!" Magical Girl Narcissus imdiately released abilities in complete Regalia form.
She ran around sprinkling eraser dust on the most exposure-prone Hibiscus, Jin Yulu, Jin Ruochu, and Nan Zhiyi.
Concealnt!
Though Summoning Universal Eraser taking effect seed abstract, it was quite important in information warfare, basically ensuring curse relics couldn't reach them. Lacking these people as anchors would also prevent relics from extending harm to ordinary people around them—killing two birds with one stone.
Minase Kaori was stunned by the seniors' lightning-fast reaction speed, murmuring: "Right, what I was about to say next is Five-Color Narcissus European branches being investigated..."
"Isn't the offensive here?" Jin Yulu sneered.
"Senior, what do we do?"
Hibiscus said dismissively: "Continue our pace of action—main conflict is defeating enemies. So what if they take money? My first fortune ca from theft anyway. Power is the greatest original capital, and its weight keeps increasing in this era. I'll also tell everyone—don't worry about those industry losses. The winning side will reclaim everything lost and devour enemies."
anwhile Jin Ruochu scattered starlight magic power over everyone, representing strongest Causality magic blessings.
She chose "short-term information protection" conceptual blessings, at least ensuring freedom from curse relic harassnt during this period, gaining initiative.
Also acting on scene was Magical Girl Hydrangea.
Equivalent Exchange user wore robes, burned incense, perford shamanic rituals—obviously integrating usual business into magic chanisms.
"With my chips, I exchange that Salvation Church mbers aren't maliciously divined."
Hydrangea waved long sleeves, scattering copper coins that turned to ash—each had years of magic power saturation, now all paid as costs. As a gambler, she best understood that old must go for new to co—ti to gamble.
On another front, according to contact ssages, Elsa was also operating magic—besides self-protection, she could provide information protection to the Church.
mbers were used to Causality Magical Girls' abstract chanism principles.
"Here it cos!"
Suddenly Minase Kaori touched her nose, finding blood, while the Ruan sisters also showed headache signs.
Their common point was public identities, recently confird as action team mbers, with deep relationships to Church's most information-protected individuals—so curses had spread.
"It's the Oracle Book's curse application!" Kale imdiately recognized the effect. "Lie down flat, empty your thoughts—I'll prepare alleviating base dicine."
Imdiately she hurriedly took out herbs to crush and grind.
Almost forgot this one's forr ancient Holy Relic codena was Pharmacist, researching large amounts of epidemic disease resistance and relic resistance materials.
"We'll try too."
Seeing this, Hydrangea and Manjusaka also helped. Under nurous powerful ability enhancents, relics ultimately couldn't cause serious harm. But Holy City Association's attack indeed shocked Magical Girls—obviously enemies weren't easy opponents. Seeing public opinion war going badly, they unhesitatingly launched curse-killing.
Imaginably, they'd be more ruthless to ordinary people—no wonder they were infamous.
Fortunately, cursed victims weren't severely affected. Minase Kaori still had strength to relay intelligence from Elsa: clearly investigations targeting Holy City Association peripheral industries.
After instigation, Magical Girl Chrysanthemum finally began mobilizing forces for pressure—not hoping to topple hegemons but creating montum for Salvation Church's upcoming actions.
Beep!
Nan Zhiyi had turned on TV. Sure enough, news public opinion focused on Indian Ocean Theater:
"Frontline news: Pacific Fallen Zone escaped Disaster Beasts influenced by South African catastrophic Disaster Beast remains' aura heading to Congo, triggering serious epidemics en route, rapidly spreading via Indian Ocean currents. Mariti Bureau warns ships to avoid—United Army has issued regional alerts. In the foreseeable future, Disaster Beasts will continue approaching due to Holy Relic actions..."
"Holy City Association lunar base states it will investigate the Salvation Church, not allowing any ard organization without public transparency to exist..."
Though saying this, they'd already begun attacking.
Magical Girls got a harsh lesson in these people's integrity—the power world was indeed filthy enough.
Since Hermit Island suffered personnel casualties, this could directly be considered a declaration of war.
Though most Magical Girls leaned toward pacifism regarding human camp internal affairs, they wouldn't tolerate being bullied.
They rembered the early awakening period when rcenary-led various forces pursued them—an indelible shared mory. Fortunately, Senior Hyacinth led Church backbone to break through, otherwise everyone would still be in hard tis. But if this battle lost to ancient Holy Relics?
Back to before.
"South African Special Theater admits nuclear weapon armant, will strike hostile targets when necessary. Our station now tracks Disaster Beast gathering in Congo forests..."
The screen showed vast Disaster Beasts crossing the Indian Ocean, but greeted by firepower—scattered troops without commanders posed no real threat.
Switching to Congo forests showed armies advancing, looking impressive without concealnt.
The Holy City Association used actions responding to public opinion raised by Elsa—regardless, they would target fairies.
If Magical Girls dared participate, they'd fight them too.
Hibiscus decisively ordered: "Only 4 days until fairy descent ti—we should depart too. The Pacific to Indian Ocean needs considerable travel. Prepare well. Base will approach the battlefield to a certain distance then split forces, afterward Hermit Island heads to the backup evacuation point."
"Personnel allocation unchanged—as just discussed. Take positions. Ti for the Salvation Church to et ill-intentioned enemies."
Her unwavering words made everyone dismiss doubts and spring into action.
"Yes ma'am."
"Next I'll ditate while using so thods to obtain more detailed Holy City Association intelligence. There might be a Knowledge Poison infection—let's all be careful."
Hearing this, everyone's atmosphere grew more serious. By now, Magical Girl Hyacinth using Ti Prophecy techniques was no secret, but it often carried intense pollution, especially when opponents excelled at counterasures.
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