Ningfeng Harbor.
After returning ho for the first ti in ages, Hibiscus wielded brooms, mops, and cleaning cloths to tidy up once, conveniently having soone help run errands to submit materials for university. It seed her dical major would be completely unmanned—she didn't even know where the mobile classrooms were.
Final exams would be easy to handle now. Writing a thesis on infection diseases later should ensure smooth graduation, though that would be three years from now.
Could the world maintain normal teaching systems for that long? Debatable.
"Should've just used magic to clean."
Tidying up the seventy-square-ter old house actually left her slightly tired. No, returning ho made one prone to relaxation, creating illusions of exhaustion. Actually, this level couldn't possibly make her weary.
How long since she'd last left ho? Nearly forgotten. Originally should have returned after the first Fallen Zone battle, but was delayed by Holy City Association and imdiately started the Congo war.
Though Salvation Church often docked for supplies, Hyacinth herself hadn't returned ho. Many people didn't know she originated here.
Quite a few Magical Girls thought Boss Mu made the world her ho, dedicating her entire life to her career, showing no attachnt to holand... They also guessed at family separation possibilities so avoided ntioning it, instead giving a sense of secrecy. But Dandelion and Jin Ruochu were happy to maintain this—only a few of them knowing where Hibiscus's ho was wasn't bad.
"Rest a while."
After sitting down, the silver-haired girl checked system notifications. All rewards collected, but most were used in the catastrophic battle—nearly break-even.
No helping it. Facing Mantle's level, what room for reservation?
Paying such costs to escape disaster should count as fortunate, otherwise everyone would have been dood.
Moreover, breaking through to Fruition Stage brought massive benefits. This was a leap exceeding Growth Stage to Blooming Stage, with explosive improvents in all basic attributes, plus the might of complete three elents establishing peak status in one stroke.
[Constitution: 5100]
[Spirit: 5210]
[Speed: 5320]
[Strength: 5060]
[Magic Power: 5400]
Single attribute maximums reached over one thousand breakthrough—literally taking flight, terrifying improvent data representing unbridgeable gaps between two stages.
So back then, no matter how desperately Hibiscus fought, she couldn't harm Catastrophic Disaster Beasts, having to resort to external objects. Because in the Magic Girl of Light, absolute origin gaps made attacks ineffective. That physical strength screened out most attacks—the weak lacked qualifications to take the stage.
"Normal two-elent advancent to Fruition Stage should correspond to five thousand average, naly two thousand growth within the realm."
"My changes are more disparate because three elents mutually assist and cycle to new heights. So values approach fifty-five hundred, confirming previous speculation: starting from Blooming Stage, each stage grows by two thousand."
Now could confirm Fruition Stage's rough limit was around seven thousand average.
The silver-haired girl sat properly and clenched her fists, feeling threads of power flowing within—more violent than before yet easier to ta, with vastly different control.
Even resonant magic power obeyed like limbs.
Early Fruition Stage characteristics were resonance. So fairies and netizens' guidance was correct, but later would trend toward controlling resonant magic—what a terrifying direction! Suppressing nature for personal use. That would be another brand new state. Currently she wasn't clear either, just vaguely guessing.
Unlike ordinary Magical Girls who might only complete all elents at highest stages, Hyacinth who'd climbed up all along had higher limits.
A gulf existed between the peak path of steady progress versus late-stage completion of all elents.
How large?
Unknown until reaching that realm, but permanent magic effects were telling. The Quiet Waters and Concealing Winds surrounding Hermit Island represented not just magical abilities but the user's profound control—definitely quite formidable...
"Forget it. The pressing matter is clarifying this war's details."
The second Fallen Zone recovery battle left many questions requiring answers. Conveniently, current Fruition Stage Hibiscus had stronger endurance.
Opening comnts revealed a string of greetings as expected. Everyone urged updates about the Catastrophic Disaster Beast war, eagerly anticipating the duel between Hyacinth and Mantle. Perfect timing—editing was complete these past days.
30-minute video uploaded.
Truly "Hyacinth Director's Cut," much more skilled than before. Perhaps she should try acting programs?
Questions would erge from these materials later, so this attempt prioritized detail.
Besides accommodating different Magical Girls' fans, she'd edited related perspective shots, ensuring comprehensive, multi-angle battlefield understanding.
For instance, battles between Fragrant Vine, Ruan Xinyue and others versus Intelligent Subspecies were equally perilous. But compared to founders consistently single-combat, they favored mid-battle opponent switching and coordinated cover, displaying training results thoroughly. Regarding team battle spectacle, undoubtedly their cooperation better showed Salvation Church's organizational magnificence.
Of course, Ancient Holy Relics' performances weren't omitted.
Unfortunately, compared to sa-level Magical Girls they ultimately fell short, let alone theoretically superior Intelligent Subspecies Disaster Beasts. So Holy City Association suffered personnel losses and vitality damage. Tis were different—even theoretically sa tier showed actual combat gaps, unsustainable.
Anyway, the entire war was contained herein. Indeed feedback was enthusiastic—everyone expressed great satisfaction with Hyacinth's behavior of serving the main course without hesitation.
Two hours later.
Finishing ditation to pass ti, she reopened comnts to find vibrant activity:
【Front row reminder: Since Hyacinth life simulation thed posts appeared, this has the best effects, editing, and most comprehensive angles. Only start-to-finish special effects, packed with substance】
【This is the Catastrophic Disaster Beast battle I wanted. Just Mantle's shocking performance surpasses those crude monster movies】
【Individually extracted would be movie-quality】
【Though I knew the ending, when Mantle broke through drilling out, my heart still tightened. So handso—literally clouds dropping a mountain. Turtle carrying an island, every fra wallpaper-worthy, especially extre disparity contrasts with tiny humans below. Perfect】
【I actually saw what monster movies should look like at Boss Mu's place】
【Close-up shots convey Catastrophic Disaster Beast oppression—walking natural disaster. When origin projection releases, it multiplies several tis, probably continental-scale】
【Probably not that extre】
But next mont soone posted satellite perspective screenshots—through atmosphere you could see island phantoms lying in South Pacific.
Catastrophic Disaster Beast at full origin seed even larger.
People always held inexplicable awe toward massive, magnificent things, probably stemming from ancient genetic fears of large predators. Now Catastrophic Disaster Beasts reminded entire Planet Gaia that terror still rampaged.
Even through photos, netizens felt shocked, better understanding Hyacinth and others' difficulties. Imrsion was extrely strong anyway.
Comnt sections continuously showed screenshots:
Clearly the instant Catastrophic Disaster Beast was pierced by crimson light—heaven and earth stained red as if ready to drip blood. Waves paused, seemingly losing all life traces. The world held only the Holy Spear's desperate strike. Though tiny, it symbolized challenges never looking back—full impact.
Many didn't quite believe the strongest Holy Relic died here, stating that in the original he died from severe contamination after Fallen Zone battles, not participating in major events.
Hyacinth replied: "I confirm His Majesty the King has sacrificed. He is a hero."
Incidentally posting an image holding the Holy Spear, though the supposedly most contaminating relic had dimd—that soul leaving forever with its master.
Whether from thed post performance or plot angles, it counted as grand farewell ceremonies—100% exit configuration. Though so felt regret, they accepted the ending arrangent.
【Good enough】
【Better than the original's quiet departure, discovered dead long after. Too much heroic twilight. Perhaps more realistic, but I dislike it】
【I highly approve the topic starter's adaptation】
【Fan fiction makes regrets no longer regrets, exactly right】
【The King lived too deceptively. Surface ambition and sches plus gathering Holy Relics for power, but more going with the flow. Never deeply mired in power struggles, maintaining purity to wield the Holy Spear. When desperate fighting was needed, never hesitating. He also realized the ending—this was farewell battle, so simply went with the flow entrusting the Holy Spear to Hyacinth】
【Indeed, soone smart enough to smoothly leverage situations everywhere while fighting desperately. Being deed ambitious is normal. Pope's evaluation as "madman" is more appropriate】
【Possibly related to many old friends' deaths in combat. The King determined Holy City Association couldn't hold on—this judgnt ruthless yet accurate. Directly gifting inheritance wasn't bad choice. He should be glad he didn't break with Hyacinth】
【Facing Salvation Church's rise, either accept graciously doing favors, or be crushed】
Not that extre.
Hibiscus thought, when did she beco such a hardline image? Actually, since handling South African battle grudges, everyone lacked life-death conflicts—no need for extermination. But hearing about the original King's ending, she still felt moved.
Silent, unknown death truly shouldn't happen. For the King it was even mockery—world-famous strongest Holy Relic too regrettable.
At least here he willingly rushed to historical missions.
That initial determination brooked no obstruction. Actually, hadn't she grown up listening to those legends? Unknowingly walking side by side, even replacing them.
Just as Hibiscus felt lancholy, topics gradually shifted to Magical Girl Hyacinth's new evolution.
【Fruition Stage achieved】
【Too fast. Even faster than the control freak lady who closely followed world limits for advancent. Wonder if previous era prodigies feel pressure—this is unprecedented full three-elent breakthrough】
【Sands of Ti's first ultimate finale isn't small-scale output like before. Love seeing big scenes】
【What counts as the Magic Girl of Light top ultimates? Must combine lethality, super-wide area, massive aftershocks, and looks. Most important is looks—handso lasts a lifeti】
Comnt sections showed post-Spaceti Exile celestial galaxy scenery.
When white sand representing strongest magic shuttled through starry skies, traces left were magnificent—actually symbolizing destruction of normal tilines. Fortunately world repair strength was sufficient for self-supplentation.
Hibiscus understood Spaceti Exile's might clearest. That chaotic strike transcended magic power or chanism categories—absolute destruction.
If she stood in enemy position, could only use peak origin, chanisms, and willpower to resist. The magic world was idealistic—when exhausting rational thought found no solutions, appealing to spirit. Belief was strength—only such responses possible.
Hyacinth: "Incidentally asking if everyone has intelligence about the next stage?"
She was quite curious.
【With Boss Mu's current strength, she's not afraid of Knowledge Poison, just too early. Fruition Stage is the first lengthy stage—theoretically staying long periods. Gradual understanding isn't late. Because this stage toward Withering Stage requires re-strengthening already-lit elents once. It's special in clearly requiring 3-elent advancent. Right, this stage's elents are quite key—can ignore previous foundations for direct comprehension, then truly reaching Withering Stage to complete the remainder】
【Withering Stage corresponds to three points: origin fusion, regalia boots, magic mysteries. Detailed explanations wait until you have insights before discussing, lest we mislead】
【First ti learning Withering Stage requires 3 elents, plus can single-point. Indeed special】
【I suddenly rember soone】
【Truly so. Artist Miss belongs to strongest Technique magic mystery incarnation, unrelated to previous magic skill trees】
【More than that—she can't use origin or regalia, at most pseudo versions】
【Original late-stage Kale directly transcended to light origin fusion stage—truly single-elent talent maxed, firmly holding first origin position. Indeed matches Withering Stage single-lighting standards】
【When chasing the series I didn't notice these detailed settings, just thought handso was enough. Looks equal strength】
【Topic starter post more photos】
【@Hyacinth, you now know Fruition Stage directions to work toward. Steady progress suffices. Natural developnt slowly—after all, Ti Priestess talent is definitely enough】
【Can teach companions along the way. Because Fruition Stage resonance easily elevates similarly-reald people for collective cultivation progress—one of previous era signature abilities. After reaching certain standards, can rapidly increase strong personnel numbers. More experienced, clearer operations】
【Massive magic accumulated in Fallen Zone Center surging out at once to transform environnts will maintain concentration briefly, quite suitable】
The keyword "suitable" was quite glaring.
Hearing this, Hibiscus's heart moved. Didn't this represent an era of immortals everywhere?
Admittedly, Five-Color Narcissus spared no effort improving special dicines—from countering infection diseases to reducing magic concentration damage, but approaching limits.
Their efforts weren't wasted, delaying considerable ti periods at least giving humanity chances to organize armies and settle Fallen Zones, not experiencing worldwide infection outbreaks beforehand. Coincidentally, completing this also ant opening Pandora's Box.
Could they ignore it? Dark Fairies and Intelligent Subspecies weren't pushovers, plus already summoning catastrophes.
Advance or retreat difficulties—the world was often thus.
Hibiscus as Fruition Stage Magical Girl clearly felt South Pacific directions continuously scattering magic power—unstoppable torrential floods, boundless.
No eruptions purely because the world was large enough, once diluting magic to alleviate sowhat.
But Southern Hemisphere already reported successively "large-scale infection incidents," "insufficient critical care beds," "accelerating personnel deaths" etc.—just drowned in victory celebrations, not aning non-existence.
Catastrophe was coming.
Much more formidable than so-called Catastrophic Disaster Beasts—biosphere succession.
But Hibiscus quickly collected her mood, no longer worrying. Facing grand trends, even the most ancient strongest Magical Girl could only go with the flow.
She needn't worry unnecessarily.
"Speaking of which, this ti we dismantled Catastrophic Disaster Beast materials on-site, plus obtained complete core crystals. Using them as Hermit Island's second energy source, specifically for magic aspects—safe and reliable?"
Original Magical Girls made extensive modifications to Hermit Island and Glacier Island bases worth referencing. Unfortunately she didn't know details, hence this question.
【Completely correct. Originally the Managent Bureau and Church stacked massive Disaster Beast materials on their bases. When activated, they're super fortresses, not inferior to your current ones. But according to current enhanced Salvation Church usage, needs reinforcent】
【Not everyone daily uses their hos as training grounds, even preparing to use them as shells】
【I don't doubt if Mantle battle progress was unfavorable, they'd repeat old tricks giving it a harsh head-on hit with Hermit Island】
【Looking forward to it】
【No need to anticipate. I'll photoshop you an image—no, make a video segnt. Anyway topic starter's materials are sufficient】
【I wanted more screenshots, but so quickly dismantled Mantle cold, like fearing resurrection】
【After Congo battle Boss Mu beca quite cautious, even displaying pressure postures to completely occupy spoils distribution rights and on-site disposal, worried about which ambitious person utilizing Catastrophic Disaster Beast corpses】
【Another round would drive people crazy】
【Hyacinth saw it—personally burying the strongest undead】
【Lol】
【Seriously speaking, current Salvation Church fighting entire full Catastrophic Disaster Beast swarms would win. I an subordinates wouldn't suffer world weakening—completely pure Catastrophic Disaster Beast units. They count as Disaster Beast world carrier strike groups, and now Church is superior】
【Though Holy Spear dealt high damage with continuous debuff and bleeding effects, against catastrophes needs considerable ti, still depends on Hyacinth's frontal interception】
Hibiscus thought the King's early suppression was most important, but when she said so was considered modest—everyone refuted her.
Clearly a large portion of credit belonged to the most contaminating relic.
Of course, she ant regarding rapid battle conclusions, the King's contributions were indispensable—everyone contributed. But even excluding various factors, Fruition Stage herself would still achieve comprehensive victory, just matter of ti differences. Only Magical Girl Hyacinth herself understood the power accumulated by three elents so far, welcoming peaks at Fruition Stage—victory naturally unquestionable.
Once-admired existences were already defeated subordinates. So-called catastrophic crises no longer existed—don't think about showing fangs again.
Vaguely recalling when first communicating with netizens, learning Aurora would attack left students anxious and uneasy.
What now?
All beca past tense. Even if Catastrophic Disaster Beasts ca again, could beat them back. Of course, Church overall strength growth was equally important.
Netizens also noticed this point, because Hibiscus specifically used different perspectives for short segnts—finding by nas worked. Various Magical Girls' loyal fans clearly began celebrating:
【Perfect, Magical Girl Fragrant Vine in my heart is like this】
【Where did topic starter find the sleepy beautiful girl? A lazy temperant yet atmosphere of experiencing vicissitudes】
【Feel Minase Kaori's growth ceiling exceeded originals by large margins. Summoned creatures' hardness, intelligence, and numbers all greatly improved. This ti continuously chased that inferior Obsidian II. Didn't expect Magical Girl Red Spider Lily's Blooming Stage to be so dominant】
【Even the sa person's sa magic presents different effects in different periods. Growth beca Minase Kaori's strength, more powerful than originals】
【I declare new T0: Hundred Demons Night Parade】
【This works too?】
【Though combat power advocates always like discussing which magic is strongest, actually Magic Girl of Light original settings most praised user weight. Saying Hundred Demons Night Parade counts as "T0-class Summoning" recognizes Red Spider Lily's strength. Original late-stage sharpness, calmness, and judgnt—she has them now】
【I dislike all works claiming "abilities find suitable masters." Prefer "kneading abilities to suit oneself" for satisfaction】
【Sa signs appear in Elsa. This performance was all real damage plus making Disaster Beasts create internal chaos and mutual hatred. Team fighting ability first—at Blooming Stage can strongly control enemies from inescapable love to love blocking attacks for her. Really convenient】
Comnt screenshots showed Magical Girl Chrysanthemum controlling one Disaster Beast to help her block another.
Scenes indeed had slight cody—these two Intelligent Subspecies' panicked expressions clearly hadn't anticipated magic's wonders.
No wonder.
Elsa often wasn't with the Church but self-cultivated. Hibiscus didn't know many new techniques and changes, let alone first-encounter enemies.
They faced Love and Hate magic belonging to strongest candidates alongside Fortune and Misfortune—not wronged.
Another combat highlight she hadn't noticed, only discovered through video was Kale. Perhaps origin-main battles weren't spectacular enough to overlook, but origin suppressing even Disaster Beasts showed its terror. So after fighting the entire field, Pharmacist Miss remained calm and composed, incredibly good condition. As soone with similarly solid basic panels, Hibiscus understood that exhilaration.
【Did you notice? Anri Sakagami's Blooming Stage spatial barriers can beco thin strips for cutting, unlike originals focused on defense with sowhat autistic symptoms】
【Inspiration from admired senior Hyacinth】
【Connecting growth experiences you understand. Originally she always faced rcenary pressure, closing herself off. New worldline Boss Mu shattered everything, saving Magical Girls while raising Church banners. That power interpreted a truth: relying solely on protection isn't enough】
【Vigilance】
【—Isn't this original Magical Girl Rose's first line when serving as 3rd Managent Bureau Director?】
【Mindset transformations requiring lifetis to complete were finished early with Boss Mu's indirect help. This is new worldline significance—planted causes rapidly bearing fruit】
Hibiscus's eyes lit up. Even she hadn't anticipated such interpretation—really?
Why did everyone gild Salvation Church founder's face?
Unknown to her, Magical Girl Hyacinth never considered helping companions improve ntal levels. How could miracle crystallizations like magic be traceable? At most helping everyone avoid troubles.
Often Hibiscus didn't even hold protective psychology, because so things you must experience yourself, but if asked, the organization would definitely help.
Just that.
But netizens still praised, turning to compare which Magical Girls perford well—war would start eventually.
To avoid thread derailnt she proactively inquired: "Please pull progress bars to this point. Why did the Catastrophic Disaster Beast's magic breath deflect? It's crucial, directly affecting battle direction. If no one acted, I don't believe it. If so, this person's judgnt, observation, and magic operation all belong to super-first-class, even hiding deeply without giving investigation opportunities. Who?"
While questioning, Hibiscus mobilized protective origin to enhance herself, preparing well.
Not just Knowledge Poison required defense—counter-investigation thods equally needed guarding against eruptions. Strong people at this stage universally understood shielding personal information. Rashly inquiring would invite curses.
If not Fruition Stage Magical Girl, she'd never be curious.
Curiosity killed cats.
But this mysterious good Samaritan probably mastered special power. Connecting original progress, this stage had unnad figures with uniform BOSS potential.
Personally speaking, Hibiscus was grateful, but for overall considerations couldn't pretend not seeing—should investigate carefully.
To avoid startling snakes, the best thod was communicating with optical expert think tanks.
【...Let's look carefully. Nothing special—surface only shows magic deflection facts, but thods easily achieving this aren't many, very rare. Strong people capable of doing so are even rarer】
【I have several candidates in mind】
【Don't candidate anymore. Answer's simple: Summoning-type strongest magic Puppet Show's magic control, using minimal force to deflect attacks】
【Wait, according to Anemone's personality shouldn't she always hide? Being conspicuous before so many people isn't her style. Did Catastrophic Disaster Beast make her break personal habits?】
【Original Anemone didn't intervene in second recovery battle because only Dark Fairies existed—allied forces and Intelligent Subspecies were evenly matched, no need to interfere】
【Mantle's arrival made her unable to sit still. Probably prepared to personally intercept】
【If the world got smashed early, that wouldn't serve anyone's interests, so had to stop it. Compared to that, hiding was secondary. If King and Hyacinth hadn't shown sufficient strength to settle situations, Anemone would similarly act. She decides on things without easily changing】
【Boss Mu's performance probably shocked the control freak】
【Strongest in history and modern strongest passing by】
【Pity】
【Don't get too smug. Anemone belongs to top-tier existence who fully completed 15 elents at Withering Stage, half a foot stepping out of fifth-order realms. Regarding combat intelligence, foundation, and talent all count as super-first-class. Originally just suffered from appearing sowhat early, plus semi-side character settings being incomplete. Egyptian arc handling could only be thus—actual performance would be stronger】
【Topic starter's style is giving everyone with strengthening possibilities full boosts. Should be enough to witness true strongest Magical Girl in history】
Hibiscus thought she didn't want to.
Currently couldn't completely master Fruition Stage power yet—needed adaptation for considerable periods before comparing to Withering Stage.
Others not displaying corresponding realm power didn't an they weren't that realm.
Only she understood how terrifying complete elents stacking was. Though theoretically always-complete upgrades would surpass late-completion, everything built on sa-level foundations. Crossing major watersheds as enemies was impossible.
How to handle relations with Obelisk? Currently Anemone showed no excessive hostility—leaving alone was fine. She belonged to late-stage BOSS and wasn't easily provoked.
She continued asking: "Additionally I sensed familiar magic reactions, possibly Erina."
After Antarctic battle, Artist Miss slipped away without giving conversation chances, but actually her hiding wasn't clever. With Church intelligence capabilities, countless thods existed for divination, investigation, or directly asking netizens. Not speaking up was because she lacked confidence helping Erina awaken, involving magic mysteries.
Finding Obelisk wasn't difficult.
Assuming Anemone promised treating creators as conditions, could hit pain points well. Besides, she belonged to genuinely unique Withering Stage—power was greatest persuasion, unquestionable.
【Whether Anemone or Carnation, both belong to semi-side characters. Originals had little coverage, let alone collaborations】
【Quality answer: I don't know】
【Trust Boss Mu's judgnt. Since she intuitively thought Erina was present, definitely correct. Two strongest magics jointly hiding was indeed more reliable than one person】
【Increasingly feel hard to help Hyacinth. Many plots are unrecognizable】
【Sigh】
【Don't worry too much. Today's changes build on many positive improvents. 5 major strongest magics gathering, Magical Girls united, human camps without major splits, fairies joining unified fronts... Though we can't predict futures so precisely, we've left precious wealth capable of handling severe futures】
Hibiscus expressed likes in response. Indeed, without previous accumulations these major events would have beaten Magical Girls down long ago.
Plots no longer being familiar was proof of everyone's united efforts.
She asked: "If I want to help Miss Erina, what should I do? Must reach Withering Stage?"
Pulling one more strongest mber counted as one. Even helping others for joy was fine—letting strongest magic users remain vegetative was too wasteful. Early activation could catch upcoming super wars.
【You got it right】
【Unless you possess magic mystery elents, don't easily touch mystery products. Dream Painter chanisms are special—their side stories are very hard to settle】
【Treat Obelisk as late-stage dungeons. When strong enough, actively provoke them. Actually Anemone's approach is good—early stage hibernation. Many fan works like arranging protagonists to join and fleece them, most appropriate】
【@Hyacinth, what are Salvation Church's next plans?】
【We're hard to predict futures now. Better Boss Mu states plans then we deduce accordingly, combining larger information volus for reference】
【Good idea】
Hearing this, the silver-haired girl's eyes lit up. Completely feasible to change thinking approaches—very correct. So the question was, what were next arrangents? Exhausted bodies just finishing catastrophic battles hadn't thought much.
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