Magical Girl's Knight Brother

Chapter 148 Return
"I'm back! I'm actually back!"

The tranquil flower shop was shattered by a loud shout, and Tang Zijun's slightly distracted thoughts were brought back to reality.

Looking around, the dilapidated tents have disappeared, and the dirty environment has been replaced by potted green plants.

A faint fragrance permeates the air, giving people a sense of peace and comfort.

On the table, Hyacinth kept observing her own body, afraid that some part of her might have been left behind in that bizarre world.

"This is what you are."

Tan Zhixin's voice came from behind, her tone tinged with surprise and doubt.

"How long have we been unconscious?" Tang Zijun didn't show much reaction.

After being pulled into the dream world three times, he has been able to control his mindset well.

Tang Zijun had already sensed that Tan Zhixin was standing behind her, but perhaps because she was unsure of what was going on, Tan Zhixin did not approach her.

However, this also served as a reminder to Tang Zijun that being pulled into the dream world at any time could potentially put her in a dangerous situation.

Fortunately, the places I was in during the several experiences of being pulled into the dream world were all relatively safe. Even though I am not very familiar with Mr. Qingnang, under the cooperative relationship, the other party has no reason to attack me.

However, this does not guarantee that it will be the same every time.

If you suddenly enter a dream in a dangerous place, such as when you were exploring a secret realm with Chang Lei.

Or, to put it more seriously, if you are pulled into a dream world while fighting certain enemies, the outcome could very well threaten your life.

It's important to know that when you're pulled into the dream world, your physical body is completely undefended.

In other words, to others in the real world, it appears as if they have suddenly fallen into a deep sleep. What they don't know is that their consciousness has long since detached from this world.

Being pulled into a dream world is indeed a magical experience, but if you don't understand why you are passively entering it multiple times, it means that this mode is uncontrollable, and uncontrollability often means danger.

At this moment, Tang Zijun was neither excited to see the residents of the dream world nor joyful to have gained new power. Instead, she was vaguely worried about this uncontrollable situation.

"You were unconscious for about ten minutes."

Tan Zhixin answered Tang Zijun's question, but the doubt on her face did not lessen after Tang Zijun and Hyacinth woke up; on the contrary, it increased.

"What exactly is going on? Xiaoqing sensed some kind of magic from you just now. Were you affected by something?"

Upon hearing this, the hyacinth immediately flapped its wings and flew away.

"I'm telling you, you'll never believe what we went through, we were just...uh...uh...uh—!!"

Before she could finish speaking, Tang Zijun covered her mouth and then her entire body, forcing her to swallow the rest of her words.

"There are some things you'd better not know right now." Tang Zijun reached out and flicked Hyacinth's little head. "You too, don't talk nonsense."

"what!"

Hyacinth covered her head, glaring angrily at Tang Zijun.

"Ouch, that hurts!"

Seeing that Wolf Rider and Hyacinth had suddenly become somewhat close, Tan Zhixin and Xiao Qing exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.

Tang Zijun knew that Tan Zhixin was a smart person, and a smart person like her would not be fooled by a few words.

Even if the other party doesn't say much on the surface, they still can't suppress their curiosity in private.

Asking questions is a good learning attitude, but curiosity often kills the cat. So after pausing for a moment, Tang Zijun decided to reveal more information.

“This isn’t the first time something like this has happened to me. I can’t explain it to you in too much detail because if you get involved, you might end up experiencing the same thing as me.”

"You mean, if you tell me what just happened, I'll enter the same state as you did?" Tan Zhixin frowned slightly and subconsciously took a half step back.

Having served as a magical girl for over ten years, this was the first time she had encountered such a bizarre situation.

"I don't know how to describe this. I haven't figured out the specific scope of the impact or the medium yet, but our current guess is that the other party is probably only targeting me."

Upon hearing Tang Zijun's words, Hyacinth couldn't help but speak up. "No, if they're only targeting you, then why was I dragged into this too?"

"I don't know," Tang Zijun said truthfully, spreading her hands. "My understanding of that world was told to me by you. Do you expect me to answer your question?"

"Yeah, that's true," Hyacinth muttered, then suddenly remembered something and looked up at Tang Zijun. "Then, then could it be that I'm being watched too?"

Tang Zijun thought about it seriously for a moment, then shook her head slightly.

"Probably not. None of the people who were pulled into that world with me have experienced anything similar since, but it's hard to say. Anyway, it's best not to tell others too much." "That's good, that's good. Hehehe."

Hyacinth patted her chest in relief, grinned foolishly, and returned to her previous state. She had truly been terrified by the dream world.

Tan Zhixin, meanwhile, was rapidly deciphering the information revealed in their words.

Although it was only a few words, Tan Zhixin had already pieced together what had just happened from Tang Zijun and Hyacinth's brief exchange.

'I was pulled into that world'.

If my guess is correct, in just about ten minutes, Tang Zijun and Hyacinth entered some kind of extremely special world, or rather, another dimension.

This entry was not something that could be controlled; it was man-made, forcibly pulled in by some being, and that being's target was the wolf rider in front of them.

Gazing at the composed Tang Zijun before her, Tan Zhixin vaguely felt as if she had been drawn into some far more bizarre event.

It has to be said that Tang Zijun brought her too many 'surprises'. First, there was the ability called Kamen Rider, then the news of the complete annihilation of the Greedy Ones, and the existence of the Secret Realm and Hyacinth.

Just as Tan Zhixin was pondering whether she should cram some books on mythology and legends into her life, she discovered that an even more bizarre and unknown world existed.

Moreover, this world can even forcibly 'extract' wolf riders from the real world, which almost caused Tan Zhixin's worldview to collapse.

Is this world really that dangerous?!

It's like when you're still outsmarting and fighting against a certain faction, someone suddenly appears in front of you and tells you: You haven't actually left the starting village yet.

In other words, Tang Zijun is currently unaware of what Tan Zhixin is thinking. Otherwise, he would probably feel relieved that someone finally understands him, since he was completely clueless about it before.

This stark contrast between rationality and reality caused Tan Zhixin's usually calm heart to become somewhat flustered.

It turns out I didn't know these things before because no magical girl had ever reached the level of combat power of a wolf rider.

If someone of that level were to one day decide to attack the real world, wouldn't I, with the strength of myself and my sisters, be in trouble?
Thinking of this, Tan Zhixin felt her lips were getting dry.

Noticing that Qingnang's expression was a little off, Tang Zijun thought she was worried that she might also be affected by her and be pulled into the dream world like Hyacinth, so she said softly.

"Don't worry, Hyacinth should be an exception. She is a creature of the secret realm and is different from us. Look, Xiao Qing is fine."

Xiaoqing shrank her neck upon hearing this, silently flicking her tongue, and didn't even say anything when Tang Zijun called her name.

Tan Zhixin forced a smile and gently shook her head. "No, I just suddenly thought of something else."

It's so easy to talk to smart people.

Seeing that Mr. Qingnang was not going to continue asking questions, Tang Zijun spoke up.

"I'll explain this to you after we resolve the immediate troubles. After all, it's too complicated for me to handle alone. But for now, let's focus on the events at the Canopy Royal City."

“Yes, yes, the matter of the royal city is more important!” Hyacinth nodded repeatedly and flew onto Tang Zijun’s head. “The situation is urgent, let’s go quickly.”

Hearing the hyacinth's urging, Tan Zhixin temporarily suppressed the chaotic thoughts in her mind.

There's no need to worry about things that haven't happened yet; they should focus more on the difficulties at hand.

Tan Zhixin had already changed her clothes. Her pajamas had been replaced with a white shirt and sweatpants. She had even put on a pair of hiking boots for mobility, and her long, loose hair had been tied up.

If she were to wear a hiking hat and hold a torch, she would truly have the feel of a retro explorer.

Seeing that everyone was ready, Tang Zijun suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Tan Zhixin. "Don't you need to say hello to the others? There won't be any signal in the secret realm."

“It’s okay, I’ve set up call receipts. If there’s anything urgent, they can contact someone else,” Tan Zhixin explained.

"That's pretty good."

Tang Zijun shook her head and spoke to the hyacinth above her head.

"In that case, it's your turn to make a move."

"Okay, all of you gather around here."

Hyacinth sat on Tang Zijun's head, holding up the golden leaf that was as tall as her with both hands.

"It's best to hold hands, otherwise it's not easy for me to operate."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoqing quickly wrapped her arms around Tan Zhixin's neck, while Tang Zijun slightly raised her right arm, as if inviting the woman beside her to dance.

Tan Zhixin gently placed her hand on Tang Zijun's arm, and the next moment, the golden leaf suddenly burst forth with a strange light.
(End of this chapter)