Penelope and the others possessed powers different from a Magical Girl.
Though they didn’t need a transformation device, they still had to undergo an awakening to use them.
It wasn’t until one year ago that she had finally awakened her own power, making a name for herself under the code name “Canary.”
She hadn’t expected Elaine to awaken her power at such a young age.
However, that transformation only lasted an instant.
Once the purple light faded, she returned to normal and fell fast asleep in Xia Shuangshuai’s arms.
It wasn’t long before Lu Wei arrived at the coffee shop, following Gehronna’s instructions.
After Penelope handed Elaine over to Lu Wei, she whispered the details of what had just happened.
“That’s how it went. Make sure you explain everything clearly to the Oldest when you get back.”
“Understood, but why do you look like this?”
Lu Wei held Elaine with one arm while looking Penelope up and down.
No matter how she looked at it, Penelope was currently in her Canary state.
“Here — it’s all because of this little one in your arms!”
Penelope lightly poked Elaine’s chubby cheek, a small bit of retaliation.
“I have things to do. You head back first.”
“Mhm.”
Lu Wei’s question suddenly reminded Penelope of someone she had nearly forgotten.
If she hadn’t casually agreed to Elaine’s request, she probably wouldn’t have to face this awkward situation.
After greeting the Store Manager, Penelope hurried up the stairs.
She pushed open the door and shoved Su Mengdie onto the bed.
“Young… Lady?!”
‘What does she want to do?’
When Penelope entered the room, Su Mengdie had been leaning over the desk in the Store Manager’s bedroom working on her homework.
The sudden shove from the Young Lady left her head spinning.
“Take off your clothes!”
“Eh?! Why… why?”
Hearing the Young Lady’s demand, Su Mengdie stared at her with wide, red eyes.
She wouldn’t do it until she figured out the Young Lady’s goal.
Even if the Young Lady tried to use force, she was determined to resist!
However, her resistance was worthless in the face of absolute power…
Penelope didn’t even acknowledge the question.
Seeing that Su Mengdie wasn’t cooperating, she used her Magic Power to lock the girl’s hands.
She then forcibly lifted the snow-white shirt and looked at her lower abdomen.
Nothing…?
The flat, smooth belly showed no signs of anything unusual, let alone the Mark she expected.
‘Had I really overthought this?’
Earlier, when she recalled the scene of the transformation, she felt Su Mengdie’s reaction had been too dull — as if she were used to seeing people transform.
Of course, it was also possible that Little Butterfly could transform herself!
Combined with the sudden appearance of the “Demon King” last time and the clothes Little Butterfly had left in that room… various signs gave her reason to suspect the girl was the Magical Girl she had seen that day.
However, when she lifted the shirt with a nervous heart, there was nothing.
A Mark wouldn’t just disappear, especially when she could still sense its presence.
In that case, she would try this!
Penelope snapped her fingers, releasing Little Butterfly’s hands.
“Young Lady, what are you doing?”
Su Mengdie vaguely sensed a hint of danger.
“Shh! Little Butterfly, don’t speak yet.”
Penelope made a mysterious hushing gesture and then quietly closed the bedroom door.
She was afraid that if Little Butterfly’s voice became too loud, it would attract the others from downstairs.
Once the preparations were complete, Penelope gave Su Mengdie a meaningful smile and then used her Magic Power to stimulate the previously engraved Mark.
‘Oh no, this feeling is…!’
Su Mengdie suddenly understood the meaning of that smile and clenched her fists to force herself to stay calm.
She could basically confirm one thing now — the Young Lady was actually her nemesis, Canary!
***
The Young Lady was testing her because she suspected her of being the “Demon King” from that day.
Seeing Su Mengdie’s nearly motionless reaction, Penelope seemed a bit skeptical and stepped closer.
“Little Butterfly, is your face a bit red? Are you hot?”
“I’m not hot, Young Lady. It’s late; shouldn’t we head back early? Otherwise, the Head Maid will scold us again.”
Seeing the Young Lady approach her, Su Mengdie stood up on her own.
She packed her things while looking into Penelope’s eyes with a gentle smile.
Her initiative earned some of Penelope’s trust, and her calm reaction almost dispelled the Young Lady’s suspicions.
Penelope knew her own Mark all too well.
Once she activated it, even the purest Holy Maiden would turn into a succubus desperately craving desire.
Little Butterfly’s reaction was too plain, like a small pebble dropped into water, creating only the slightest ripples.
“Well… I suppose so. Can’er and the others have already gone back. Let’s greet the Store Manager and leave too!”
Su Mengdie nodded and walked out of the room, as steady as a mountain.
However, the moment she vanished from Penelope’s sight, she couldn’t wait to rub her legs together.
‘No… I can’t hold it back anymore!’
The friction between her thighs didn’t alleviate the situation; it only made things worse.
Realizing this, Su Mengdie just wanted to leave as quickly as possible and then find a place to resolve it on the way.
***
Penelope didn’t give her that chance.
Until they got home, Penelope stayed by her side, never leaving her for a moment.
Even when she used the excuse of going to the bathroom, she was still being watched.
‘The Young Lady is such a pervert…’
Though Su Mengdie didn’t find an opportunity to vent on the way home, Penelope’s suspicions were completely dispelled.
Once they returned home, Su Mengdie told her to go on ahead, saying she had some business with the Head Maid.
Penelope didn’t think it was strange.
After all, Little Butterfly had thought of a way to handle the Head Maid’s tests today; perhaps they were discussing that?
“Young Lady, do you have any orders?”
“Let’s go to the Basement to talk. I have something I’d like to ask of you.”
“Eh?! Young Lady… do you want to punish me?”
The Head Maid quickly recalled her recent actions and found that, besides secretly reporting that matter to the Chief Steward, she hadn’t done anything improper.
And she had done that very discreetly; the Young Lady couldn’t possibly have evidence!
“No, it’s actually the opposite… I’ve done many wrong things lately. I want to ask you to punish me on behalf of the Chief Steward… Afterward, you can tell my Mother about it.”
Su Mengdie tilted her head, looking utterly exhausted with life.
She didn’t want to get her butt hit at all, but the Young Lady was staring at her, giving her no chance to vent secretly.
This was the only way she could legitimately alleviate that desire…
As for the Head Maid, when she heard the “Young Lady” speak such words of repentance, she covered her mouth in shock.
Her eyes reddened with tears of emotion.
‘The Young Lady… she’s finally going to turn over a new leaf!’