Yes, I did all of this!

“I didn’t tell her to do that.” Shen Wuyin smiled, her eyes somewhat deep:

"I don't want Rin to rely too much on her powers. While magical girl abilities are convenient, we are still human. Unless absolutely necessary, it's best to live a normal life. Only then can we understand the preciousness of power and avoid abusing it..."

Judging from her eyes, she was probably thinking of her father, Shen Wujian.

His power continued to rise under the influence of magical girls, and steady progress could no longer satisfy him. So when Kamimune's power began to wane, he turned his attention to pursuing the power of monsters.

Is power precious...?

"Well, there's a similar reason why I asked Yuzhi to come with me."

As she spoke, Shen Wuyin laughed sheepishly:

“Although Ling and I have regained our freedom, our savings have been taken away. Even if I want to find a job, some people will be afraid to take me in because of my identity. So, even now, you still have to pay for the groceries.”

“No problem.” Although Yuzhi’s parents rarely asked about her, they sent her money every month, so compared to students her age, her allowance was quite generous.

"But Yin, don't worry, Mr. Duanmu will always take you in," she said with a smile.

"yes......"

Faced with Yu Zhi's questioning gaze, Shen Wuyin suddenly changed her mind and shook her head: "No, even so, I would feel embarrassed to live in his house without doing anything—I've been looking for some jobs that allow me to work from home recently, I don't know if that's feasible."

Even in her most destitute state, Shen Wuyin maintained her principles. Yu Zhi offered her sincere blessings in response.

"With my ability to use sound, doing these things will definitely not be a problem."

There was no basis for it; it was simply a blessing for her companion, and Shen Wuyin did indeed receive this sentiment.

"Then I'll take your kind words."

Shen Wuyin smiled, feeling much happier.

"Speaking of which, Yuzhi, how have you been lately? I remember the courses at school here must be quite demanding, right? On top of that, your duties as a magical girl, are you finding your time a bit tight?"

"Oh, don't worry about that." Yuzhi looked ahead, relaxed and easygoing. "It used to be a bit crowded, but now that I have Yin and Ling, I have a lot more free time."

The two chatted about the mundane details of their lives. At that moment, they seemed not to be powerful magical girls, but just ordinary girls.

. . . . . .

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the supermarket, where they skillfully selected ingredients amidst the unique aroma of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Although both of them could be considered to be from wealthy families, they were more independent than their peers.

Yu Zhi had grown accustomed to this life of living alone, while Shen Wu Yin had begun to vaguely resent the power built upon her own strength even when the Shen Wu Group was still around, so she generally lived alone.

“Even though we’ve come here, not many people know Yin,” Yuzhi said, picking out the freshest-looking fruit from the fruit basket and putting it into the cart.

“People are more concerned about my father than me.” She picked up a bag of vegetables and put it in the car, saying calmly.

Kamimura Rin also played a part in this. In order to avoid affecting her future life, she controlled public opinion and amplified people's discussions about Kamimura Ken, but she only heard about the Kamimura sisters' affairs.

"Well, no matter what, you've gained your freedom, Oto."

free......

Upon hearing this word, Shen Wuyin smiled warmly:

"Yes, it is because of Mr. Duanmu... and your help that I was able to gain my freedom and Ling was able to recover her health."

"It's all thanks to Mr. Duanmu. I didn't even do as much as you did."

Following the cart, Yu Zhi smiled shyly.

Shen Wuyin shook her head, her eyes serious: "No, it was Yuzhi who kept you calm during the time Mr. Duanmu was kidnapped, otherwise we would not have been able to hold on."

At that time, Shen Wuyin had lost her powers, her parents had sided with the monsters, and her younger sister and Duanmu Mo had been kidnapped by her parents, causing her to be consumed by self-blame and despair.

Xia Yan even went so far as to use the power of the black flames, a flame that could burn life itself, to save Duanmu Mo.

Only Yu Zhi remained calm, constantly comforting the two of them. Although Yu Zhi was also struggling to hold on at that time, she eventually waited for Duanmu Mo to return.

"No... I simply trust Mr. Duanmu's decision."

Yu Zhi let out a breath, looked at the meat wrapped in film in the freezer, and after selecting for a while, placed it on Shen Wuyin's cart.

"...Thinking about it this way, Mr. Duanmu really did start acting on his own back then." The two realized belatedly, and then let out a helpless yet amused chuckle.

"It really is." Yu Zhi exhaled, looking at her hands:

"But that's precisely why I want to protect him, and also protect everyone else."

“Not just you, Yuzhi,” Shenwuyin said softly.

"We feel the same way, and I'm afraid Mr. Duanmu thinks so too. Isn't it because we share the same thoughts that we've gathered together?"

"Yes, you're right."

Yu Zhi turned her head and looked at the TV screen hanging in the supermarket.

The screen still displayed remnants of the battle from a few days ago; these monsters were now even more powerful than before.

Every move they make will cause more destruction, making people's evacuation more dangerous. If they are not careful and get caught up in the fighting, they may lose their lives in the aftermath.

It's hard to imagine that this level isn't even the limit of a magical girl's or monster's power.

Thinking of what Cangyi once said, how powerful would a magical girl be to fly freely and travel through the universe in her physical body? How would an ordinary person like Duanmu Mo survive?

Thinking of this, a look of sorrow flashed in Yuzhi's eyes.

Chapter 301: History

boom!

—A week after Duanmu Mo awoke, a giant skeletal monster was melted by flames, and black smoke dissipated.

In the shadows of the corner, a hand reached out from the shadows, absorbing the surrounding black energy and secretly observing the sky.

Although the four magical girls in the sky were exhausted, they were not seriously injured and quickly flew away from the place.

Watching the direction they left in, Duanmu Mo quietly blended into the shadows and quickly departed.

In the past few days, he has not appeared as Neville, but instead followed their ideas, creating the impression that he is neither dead nor alive.

Meanwhile, Duanmu Mo himself was enjoying a leisurely life under the watchful eyes of Xia Yan and the others.

. . . . . .

“My son’s classmate has been particularly irritable lately, but the problem is my son still likes to play with him. I’m worried that he might have caught some kind of negative emotion. Is it contagious?”

Inside the office, Yu Zhi Duanmu Mo picked up the black cup with a white cat printed on it, took a small sip, and listened to the woman's complaints across from him.

After Shinbu Rin spread the news about negative emotions, people's attention to the matter gradually increased. Although this was a good thing, some people were still too nervous.

Savoring the cheap tea that was only served to guests, Duanmu Mo glanced at Yu Zhi.

Seeing this, Yu Zhi gently shook her head.

—This is a secret code between the two. Yuzhi means that she did not sense any negative emotions from the other person.

In other words, this woman was not marked by the monster, nor were the people around her.

Duanmu Mo coughed, interrupting her rambling:

"My client, didn't all the cities issue a joint announcement? Everyone experiences negative emotions, the key is when they appear abnormally, and that's when we need to pay attention. In your case, I suggest you don't take any other measures yet, and observe for a few days first, okay?"

"But what if my son gets infected!"

"I understand your concern for your child, which is why I recommended that you let things develop naturally."

Despite the client's anxiety, Duanmu Mo still smiled and said...

After much persuasion, he finally convinced the client to leave. After she left, Duanmu Mo sighed and leaned back on the sofa.

"This situation is clearly just a family matter, right?" Yu Zhi asked, looking at Duanmu Mo, who had a helpless expression, as she cleared the tea from the table.

"Yes, that 'kind and amiable' mother probably wasn't used to her child messing around like that for a long time, and was just venting her negative emotions now. There are probably countless similar cases in nearby cities."

In fact, this woman was just one of the guests we had recently entertained.

Duanmu Mo drank the tea in his cup in one gulp, handed the cup to Yu Zhi to wash, and said:

"Nothing else is a big deal, but I'm worried that this kind of overreaction might actually become the fuse that gets the people around us infected by the monsters from the underworld."

"I'm so easily frightened by the smallest things... I've only recently realized how fragile ordinary people really are." Yuzhi sighed softly as she rinsed a cup at the bathroom sink.

"That's why we need magical girls like you to protect us, isn't it?"

Duanmu Mo stood up magnanimously, walked to the bathroom door, rubbed Yu Zhi's head, and said.

"Hmm..." Yu Zhi smiled, no longer thinking about these things:

"However, isn't this also one of your strengths, Mr. Duanmu? You've already calmed down so many panicked clients who came to you for help during this time."

"I just find it too much trouble." Duanmu Mo chuckled, sat back down in his chair, and took out his car keys.

"Sometimes, I wish I could just shut up and leave immediately. I'm too lazy to waste time on repetitive trivial matters."

"Everyone feels that way." Yu Zhi took the teacup from the bathroom and handed it to Mu Mo.

"Mr. Duanmu, where are you going?"

"Go see Ling. I asked her to do something for me earlier." Duanmu Mo twirled his car keys, the keys and the sunset-themed doll hanging on them spinning a few times between his fingers before he held them in his hand: "Are you going?"

"Um... I have a tutoring class this afternoon, so I'm sorry, Mr. Duanmu."

"It's okay, just focus on your studies."

Duanmu Mo patted Yu Zhi's head and waved goodbye to her.

He got on his motorcycle, started the engine, and left the agency.

Before long, Duanmu Mo pushed open the door and strode into the living room.

"Ah, Mr. Duanmu, you've arrived."

Hearing the door open, Shen Wuling, who was sitting on the sofa, turned her head and looked at Duanmu Mo.

Right now, she's sitting cross-legged on the sofa, playing games in front of the TV.

Upon seeing Duanmu Mo's arrival, she switched to another game, took out the controller, and handed it to him.

"Want to play?"

Seeing this, Duanmu Mo shrugged, took off his trench coat and draped it over the sofa, then sat down next to her.

Taking the controller from her, the two looked at the screen in front of the TV and started operating it: