Hermit Island.
Zodiac Palace's full integration ant Hibiscus had more places requiring attention.
As a leader, she naturally had to coordinate with them. Facts proved Peony's subordinates included quite capable people, with considerable numbers of Blooming Stage Magical Girls, also proving that fortunes and misfortunes were interdependent in spaceti turbulence—at least no magic power limit shackles existed.
Her exchanges with everyone went smoothly. For these people who'd been away from ho long, one piece of news sufficed—learning how their social relationships were doing satisfied them.
Besides this, nothing else mattered. Most people hadn't even communicated with their families, accepting the current reality.
According to them: "So many years have passed, those who lost have long ford new lives. I believe in them, so I won't disturb them." Though saying this, they'd still divine the situation.
Therefore Hydrangea and Manjusaka were extrely busy.
Claiming not to care about relatives and friends yet wanting to divine—really awkward.
This service counted as Salvation Church benefits for new mbers—free, serving to let the two divinatory causality types practice well.
On another side.
Five-Color Narcissus Company and Glacier Island matters were handed to Jin Yulu, her job being to reduce personnel proportions transferring to headquarters, preparing to handle crises.
Nan Zhiyi handled most trivial details, like arranging accommodations, approving outings—taking everything on systematically. According to her, this was like solving problems—quite fulfilling when completed.
Such academic achiever statents!
Remaining high-tier Magical Girls continuously sparred, especially Tulip and Yang Tao who hit it off and often competed.
Everyone used to be Ranger organization mbers—how did you suddenly beco so strong? Was the spaceti turbulence environnt more nurturing?
Unwilling to fall behind, Bougainvillea, Kale and others, plus Church frontline forces like Anri Sakagami, Minase Kaori, the Ruan sisters, Yeta, and Miyuki—later-joining Magical Girls trained together, creating daily liveliness.
Fairies went worldwide with mid-tier Magical Girls on missions adapting to combat, quickly making them capable of independence, plus another task:
Searching for already-awakened powerful Magical Girls.
Erald Court collected extensive magic-related case records knowing which were excellent, hoping to recruit them all—at this stage, one more talent ant one more chance of victory.
Didn't need Church handling—Julius enthusiastically took this work.
Such strategy perfectly aligned with Hibiscus's considerations. She no longer expected to cultivate much combat power, focusing on protecting as many Magical Girls as possible from future Disaster Beast invasion impacts.
Had to preserve sparks.
The original work fought to such devastation yet the world still had breath remaining, all thanks to Magical Girl Organizations' mutual conquest and internal competition producing combat reserves, barely surviving the most difficult period. Destined chronic destruction or fate reversal? Hard to say, but had reference value.
At this mont the silver-haired girl continuously checked archive records from Glacier Island at her office desk.
Now possessing orthodoxy banners plus various official cooperation, the Salvation Church didn't lack newcors, with very comprehensive information.
Hibiscus only needed occasional verification with netizens, confirming which Magical Girls had potential worth focusing on...
Beep!
[Completed Suggestion "Investigate Obelisk" Reward Distributed: 500 Free Attribute Points]
When did she specifically investigate?
She indeed hadn't forgotten this matter, planning long-term, but suddenly showing completion ant what? The next mont Hibiscus realized it was the rarely encountered phenonon of teammates helping complete tasks—the system sotis judged by faction.
The Salvation Church was now large-scale with subordinate forces deeply rooted. Even the leader didn't know exactly how many factions counted as allies, then completing tasks also counted.
As she puzzled, knocking sounds brought Julius arriving enthusiastically.
"Lord Hyacinth, we discovered suspected strongest technique-type magic Dream Painter's magic power aura reactions, on the island you call Okinawa, at a hospital. But many counter-surveillance traces exist—the fairy squad that discovered it didn't dare go too deep..."
"Good news."
"Unfortunately, judging by that space station battle, she should have joined Obelisk, probably the Magical Girl Organization that once injured Her Majesty."
"So Erald Court and Magical Girl Anemone have grudges?"
"Not really—just Her Majesty's fate observation encountered obstacles then both sides fought once. Accept the bet, accept fate. In divination and counter-divination fields, strength speaks—we won't have complaints." Julius's words carried pride; in her view, Lilith had won.
Hibiscus nodded reassuringly—as long as Obelisk and World Tree Realm had no fundantal conflicts.
As for whether the Holy City Association bore grudges?
Sorry, she couldn't care for so many interests now—frictions always existed.
Speaking of which, the United Forces and Holy Relics had indeed shared so intelligence. They seed quite anxious.
Whether system guidance hints or various intelligence feedback all pointed to Obelisk—could no longer be shelved like before.
As she pondered, Jin Yulu also hurried over reporting: "So Okinawa-born Magical Girls training at Glacier Island told their hotown has cognitive shielding phenona—many individuals have strange setting text written on them. I guess it's Dream Painter."
Really was!
The strongest technique-type magic's characteristics were obvious.
Besides, both had exchanged with her during the Antarctic battle, had brief encounters, witnessing basic magical chanism principles. Just that Miss Painter was extrely special, seemingly belonging to magical creations.
Hibiscus nodded: "Should be her, and definitely has clues connecting Obelisk's core layer. If we contact her, should be more convenient than peripheral investigation."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go quickly and bring the painter to the island."
Jin Yulu was very interested in recruiting various powerhouses, especially forr allies from joint battles she respected.
Julius warned: "That Anemone obsessively pursues quiet and hiding. If rashly disturbed, might be attacked."
Even mighty fairy forces had to guard against individual super-powerhouses' destructive power. Puppet Show holders in peak state with 15-elent Magical Girls were unprecedented—couldn't be careless. Even the Queen was injured.
Should they go?
"No need to hesitate. No ti like the present—just greeting old friends."
Hibiscus made the decisive judgnt. After all, Erena had key issues needing resolution—the contradiction between Withering Stage magical creations and the main body had to be clarified.
Otherwise Magical Girl forces would lose one top-tier powerhouse.
Departure wasn't urgent.
So Hibiscus first had Julius and Jin Yulu wait, claiming preparing a ship was better—flying over directly was too aggressive, provoking sensitive nerves.
As for her, she had to first understand Dream Painter's specific chanisms.
Current Magical Girl Hyacinth counted as Fruition Stage's highest level, just lacking one magical mystery. Miss Painter represented mystery creations—perhaps could give her inspiration. Of course, wild guessing easily led astray—better ask for intelligence.
Hibiscus imdiately shared current status, concisely ntioning it while sharing her spar with Peony as customary special effects segnts.
Netizens who often watched dynamic updates also understood the whole story:
【Got it, ti to open Obelisk dungeon】
【This is part of the original ending's major chapter, belongs to late-stage's late-stage—progress is so fast】
【Sowhat moved】
【Calculate carefully how much plot has changed so far. Originally massive Holy Relic civil war, Managent Bureau first-second generation handover, Fallen Zone battle, fairy critical mass and Disaster Beast large-scale invasion... actually these nodes were all incomplete or quickly resolved】
【Boss Mu speedrunning "Magic Girl of Light" world, saving all regrets, crushing all injustices—Boss Mu number one in the world ahhh】
【Excluding so ti-wasting episodic plots, indeed fast approaching final chapters】
【Don't you all care about Miss Peony? I love angel-type kuudere girls most—always feel like seeing shadows of many classic characters, too touching. Thanks OP and thanks for the cosplay】
【Unfortunately she's a derivative spin-off character with insufficient intelligence, causing low popularity. Actually I love Door-Key magic most】
【Zodiac Palace full mber intelligence hasn't been completely revealed yet】
【More angel lady photos please, love watching】
【A group of Magical Girls mostly unrestricted by world limits joining definitely can greatly supplent combat power】
【So the previous scavenging against Aurora, blocking Blasphemous Angel was thanks to her? Actually leading a team to maneuver for so long alone was indeed rare—wisdom, strength, and determination all indisputable】
【Back to business, organize Obelisk intelligence, especially Anemone's side. No, want Erena's—after all she's currently the breakthrough point】
Hibiscus almost reminded them to return to topic, fortunately everyone quickly recovered.
So be it.
She incidentally supplented intelligence compiled from Salvation Church, Holy City Association, critical fairies, and United Forces—increasingly clear targets, very close to Cairo's truth. The question was what exactly were these people doing? What were their motives?
Hibiscus wasn't actually curious about specific magical chanisms—definitely had to fight anyway. Magical Girls got to know each other through fighting.
Could gradually understand abilities then. The real key was whether consensus existed? If Obelisk purely planned escape, then everyone shouldn't et—each to their fate.
The current stage should strive for more Magical Girls' help.
How strong was history's strongest?
Anyone in this supernatural world wouldn't help but be curious about the answer. As fellow Magical Girls, what peak scenery had they witnessed?
Hibiscus asked: "Based on currently held information, we found secret news about a long-term patient in Okinawa island hospital, partially shielded—this is magical traces, but further confirms possibility."
"Miss Painter's main body should be Erina, who fell unconscious unable to bear directly awakening to magical mystery from an accident. Then the forr's purpose is awakening the main body."
"I have a bad speculation: can they only choose one?"
The real chanism might be maintaining Erena's existence required the main body staying unconscious being drained of magic power. But should Erena be allowed to disappear? Magical mystery creations caused them trauma, yet had to be faced.
She didn't believe Anemone couldn't guess. This person's knowledge reserves probably understood operational logic at a glance, just already had a choice:
Sacrifice the main body.
After learning a series of intelligence, the comnt section fell silent briefly.
【Honestly, this belongs to plot completely nonexistent in the original—I can't predict the future】
【I think the key is Boss Mu needs our judgnt of several Magical Girls, based on everyone's understanding of their styles】
【Right, I feel Anemone clearly understands what happened to Miss Painter, already decided. thod is simple—permanently puppetize the main body. Reaching Withering Stage can make magic permanent, right? Just happens to work, then let Erena this created being exist perpetually】
【This imagination works too】
【History's strongest Magical Girl is also strong in imagination—understanding and developing Puppet Show doesn't lose to Sands of Ti】
【I think Erena won't agree. She always puts the creator first. Maybe Rabbit-ear Umbrella and Lycoris won't agree either—they treasure Miss Painter】
【Can't decide who's good or bad based on viewpoints and stances. In Anemone's view, an ordinary person directly awakening to magical mystery creations definitely has no hope—better to turn around and beco Erena's accessory. This is her unique understanding】
【Making people into puppets for immortality—Anemone, you're so gentle】
【Hearing this warms my heart. Neither Erena nor Erina can be lost—save everything】
From current discussions, most leaned toward Anemone giving up. Hibiscus agreed with this—after all, she'd long given up her own main body.
People found experience from familiar places.
However, how could Hibiscus awaken Erina's main body? If unconsciousness was based on massive ntal and magic power loss... could she create a transfer station temporarily bearing the main body's power, not making Erena disappear?
She slowly spread her palm where a complete magic advancent stone lay quietly—the only one so far, recent rich reward from repairing Ring of Levitation.
If using this thing as temporary relay station storing energy might work, but still lacked one key:
Magical guidance.
"If I use Sands of Ti's relative flow rate to maintain balance, I can make both sides' objects flow normally, avoiding draining one side's magic power. But how to maintain it permanently? Only Withering Stage."
Yet what needed consuming was the advancent stone leading to Withering Stage.
All said and done, was all this worth it? Which side should she sacrifice for? Seed Anemone also had reason.
As she pondered, knocking sounded—Jin Yulu walked in.
"...Everything's ready." She paused slightly, guessing: "You're considering so very important choice?"
"Right, this matter is difficult. Worst case I must sacrifice so magical advancent possibility to resolve difficulties, save one person." Hibiscus smiled. "But your experience made understand—magic that carries through protection can be called the strongest class."
"What do you an?"
"aning imdiate departure, not a mont to delay."
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