After that, Yan Xi paused for two seconds and said with deep meaning, “As for her—” Before she could finish, Gan Ling interrupted. The only thing Gan Ling wanted to do right now was go back and eat something. She answered and was just about to turn and leave.
“Aren’t you going to eat something before you go? My treat.”
Hearing those words from Yan Xi, Gan Ling’s body stiffened for a moment. Then, she turned back and sat in the chair with an obedient posture. “Please, continue.” Gan Ling held her palm flat toward Yan Xi, signaling her to go on.
Yan Xi did not hold a grudge and continued the topic from before. “I can understand why you would have such a thought. After all, your creator is one of the Witches. I imagine you must have some special feelings for her.”
‘If hating her counts as a special feeling, then sure.’ Although Gan Ling thought this, she did not speak. Instead, she chose to listen quietly to Yan Xi.
Yan Xi continued, “But… Gan Ling, I don’t know how much you know about Witches. Once a person becomes a Witch, they are beyond saving. They will only be eroded deeper and deeper by the power of the Badma. Even if they look normal now, they will break one day.” As she spoke, a glint of sorrow seemed to flicker in her eyes. “I’ve been a Magical Girl for a long time, and I’ve seen many cases like this. So… I’m afraid your idea will be difficult to achieve.”
That was Yan Xi’s conclusion. To this, Gan Ling replied, “I know, but thank you for telling me.”
Just as Yan Xi said, the process of turning into a Witch was irreversible. After becoming a Witch, the void in one’s heart would be continuously amplified until the Witch fell completely into madness. Knowing the original work well, she naturally understood this better than anyone. However, her experiences so far told her that it was far from time to give up.
‘Even though this is the world of Magical Girl Weilu, I’ve already encountered a lot of content that wasn’t shown in the original work. Perhaps the key to solving this matter is hidden in some corner.’ It was because Gan Ling held such thoughts that she had the confidence to speak those words earlier.
Yan Xi narrowed her eyes and looked to the side, responding, “No need for thanks. If anything, I spoke unnecessarily, considering you’ve already made your resolution.” After saying that, she had no intention of chatting further and called the waiter over for Gan Ling to order.
Gan Ling scanned the menu and found that almost all the photos looked delicious. Her long wait had finally been rewarded.
Just as she was thinking this, Yan Xi’s phone suddenly received a message. Gan Ling didn’t pay it much attention at first, but the moment Yan Xi opened her phone, her expression became grim.
“My junior is in a conflict with someone. The opponent is the kind of person we were just talking about. Do you want to come?” She seemed to speak this way because the waiter was nearby, but Gan Ling knew immediately that she was referring to a Witch, and that Yan Xi would be leaving right away.
Gan Ling looked at her, then at the waiter beside them, and finally asked through gritted teeth, “What is that person’s position?”
“The one who ‘manages the windows,'” Yan Xi replied.
Originally, Gan Ling had thought that if it were some unknown Witch, she would just leave it alone. Unfortunately, this answer completely ruined her plan. ‘Why does it have to be her… the one who manages windows, isn’t that the Window Witch—the Witch Rosetta?’ It seemed she had no choice but to go…
She could only nod with difficulty and tell Yan Xi, “Then I’ll go with you…”
Thus, Yan Xi led Gan Ling to a hidden spot at a street corner. As she shouted, “Magical Girl Kouga, transform!” Kouga appeared once more. Her dress and armor were as majestic as ever, leaving an impression that was both princess-like and knightly.
Gan Ling activated her Stealth Magic and bid farewell to the delicacies on the menu, heading toward Rosetta’s location with Yan Xi.
***
Meanwhile, a confrontation was taking place in a distant underground passage. This passage was located beneath a crossroads and had been built a long time ago, so it was not difficult to see mottled stains and half-torn advertisements on the square-tiled walls. Perhaps because of this, the incandescent lights in the passage were buzzing constantly, though given the current situation, it was more likely another cause.
That cause was the interference of Magic Power. The lights in the passage flickered on and off, and a person stood on each side.
One was a girl with azure hair tied in a high ponytail that only reached her shoulders. Her eyes were a bright blue, matching her hair. Although her clothing was adorned with cute accessories like ribbons and pleats, the design was ninety percent similar to a robe from the Ancient Roman period. Her signature blue shoulder cape, in particular, gave the overall impression of a fighter.
On the other side was a girl with rose-colored hair. Her hair was slightly curled and styled in a spiral side ponytail, decorated with black lace where it was tied. She wore a full Lolita dress, primarily black with rose-colored accents that matched her hair. She held a parasol that matched her dress. The only things on her person that escaped these two colors were her lustrous, light red eyes.
In this confrontation, the blue-haired girl was the first to break the silence. With a confident but somewhat relaxed smile, she said to the other girl, “Witch Rosetta, that’s your name, right? It’s your bad luck to run into me today. All your evil deeds end here.”
The girl called Rosetta sighed exaggeratedly and shrugged, responding, “The name Cangyu is quite famous on our side as well. Out of all people, you were the one to find the Seeds of Trouble I scattered. There really is no explanation other than bad luck.”
“I’m famous even among Witches? That’s actually a bit embarrassing.” Hearing Rosetta’s words, the girl known as Cangyu scratched the back of her head, showing an undisguised expression of bashfulness.
“Dear me… This is why I hate talking to idiots. Even sarcasm is a waste of breath.” Rosetta placed a hand on her forehead and shook her head significantly. Then, she looked at Cangyu and said in a helpless tone, “Why don’t we talk about something you can actually understand. Although you might not remember my name, you might still remember my Magic. What is its effect?”
Cangyu answered immediately, “I remember! It uses Windows to connect and create spaces. I remember my senior telling me it’s an ability specialized for escaping.”
“Then do you know why I’m not running away right now?”
“Why?”
Hearing Cangyu’s question, the corners of Rosetta’s mouth curled into a mocking smile. “Because, of course, I’m going to take— you— down— right here.” She turned her palm upward and pointed an index finger at Cangyu, continuing, “It’s a rare chance to catch you, Kouga’s little tagalong, all by yourself. It’s a perfect opportunity for me.”
“I’m not my senior’s tagalong, but say whatever you want. Either way, I’m about to crush you,” Cangyu responded calmly, shaking out her arms.
At that moment, in the cramped space, the flickering of the incandescent lights became even more violent.
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