Magical girls also have intensity anxiety

The black liquid surged from the Seed of the Heart, climbed up his body, and finally devoured it.

A slender, white hand pierced the darkness; the fluid clung to the body, gradually taking shape as clothing.

A princess-style short skirt interwoven with shimmering purple and dark hues, a touch of purity adorning her heart, ribbons, a bow headdress, and brown knee-high boots against the solid floor tiles.

Her long black hair swayed in the gentle breeze, like a newly blossoming brocade. The beast's scarlet eyes reflected a beautiful face that seemed to speak volumes. Even though she was facing a monster, her purple eyes curved as if she were smiling gently.

The calamity beast opened its mouth wide, and turbid acid condensed, as if about to spew it at the girl.

puff--

The girl's swift movements seemed to have been slowed down several degrees. With a gentle wave of her hand, the liquid composed of black magic devoured the acid. With a light tap of her fingertips, the magic burst forth, transforming into streaks of black lines that wrapped around the body of the calamity beast.

Sizzle sizzle—

Corrosive fumes rose from the beast's body, accompanied by sharp roars.

No matter how fierce the roar, it could not stop the silk threads from binding it tightly.

The calamity beast's body shrank and curled up...

pat!

With a crisp sound, the calamity beast's body vanished, leaving not a trace of its filthy magic behind; it was completely absorbed.

A faint sense of madness rose in his heart, but compared to the ecstasy he was experiencing, it was insignificant and was quickly suppressed.

Mu Ming glanced at the hospital behind him; the magical girl was still locked in battle with the monster and seemed completely oblivious to what was happening here.

That's fine, it would be troublesome if people noticed it.

She had just taken a step when a striking silver glint appeared in her peripheral vision.

Mu Ming glanced over, his magic surging in his hand, preparing to erase the witness's memory.

But she saw a young girl staring at her with a look of astonishment.

Most importantly, the other party was holding a Heart Seed in her hand and a magic wand in her arms... she was actually a magical girl, and a magical girl who had just obtained a Heart Seed.

One of her feet was still trapped under the overturned car; she had been hiding behind the car and hadn't noticed at all.

Mu Ming remained silent, his gaze dark and gloomy; the girl only opened her mouth slightly, unable to utter a single syllable for a long time.

The two stared at each other awkwardly in the gentle breeze...

......

Ring ring—

The crisp sound of wind chimes announced the arrival of guests, and the fragrant aromas in the shop, along with the quiet conversations around them, welcomed the newcomers.

It was afternoon, the busiest time for the coffee shop.

It didn't seem like a good place for a plot, and Mu Ming was thinking of leaving when the girl who had come with him skillfully ran to the front desk and called out. Immediately, a waiter came over and led them into a private room.

"What would you like to order?" The girl gave a flattering smile and pushed the menu towards her.

Mu Ming glanced at it and found that the price was not cheap, but he had just saved some money for surgery, so he was in a good financial situation.

Ordering food remains difficult, as the menu items have rather extravagant names: The Fragrance of Mohe... The Shade of the Black Forest... A Touch of Cloud over Changbai Mountain...

Although the girl was dressed nicely, her taste was surprisingly poor, and she took him to a café with a hostess-style decor.

After flipping through the pages several times, he finally managed to find the name of the hot milk.

"This one will do."

He pointed and returned the menu, indicating to the other person to order.

Mu Ming's gaze was fixed on the other person, but it landed on the panel between them.

The square panel is divided into two parts: the top part is [???], and the bottom part consists of two modules: [Status Bar] and [Actions].

The [?] icon appears to be the core module, occupying most of the panel.

Mu Ming clicked on the [? ? ?] button, but it displayed "Viewable when no one is around".

"What's wrong?"

A sweet voice came from the other side, and the girl noticed his "poking" motion.

"It's okay, you can continue ordering."

"Ah...oh."

She lowered her head somewhat dejectedly and turned her gaze back to the menu.

Mu Ming withdrew his finger, and with a thought, opened the [Status Bar].

The entire interface changes, dividing into two halves: [Heart] and [Body].

[Heart: Your mental energy is determined by your level of confidence as a magical girl; this determines the upper limit of your power as a magical girl.]

Current status: Overflowing.

[Effect: Your magical power will no longer be limited by your Magical Girl rank.]

Compared to the overflowing [heart], the [body] is much more pitiful.

[Body: Determined by your total magical power; this determines the extent of your power as a magical girl.]

[Magic value: 93]

Current Rank: Rank 1

[Note: Initial magic power for Tier 1 is 10; at least 100 magic power is required to advance to Tier 2; at least 1000 magic power is required to advance to Tier 3...]

There are six ranks of magical girls, with rank one being the weakest and rank six being the strongest.

After they transform, a petal will appear on their chest, and the number of petals can be used to determine the magical girl's rank.

Perhaps it was because of her strong belief, Mu Ming started from a very high level as a magical girl. Although the previous monster was considered to be of the lowest level, a newly transformed magical girl could not defeat it.

Not to mention how easily he won.

For example, the silver-haired girl across from me, who is still struggling to decide what to order, can transform, but she is too scared to move, let alone fight against the monster.

Mu Ming only glanced at her, but she was caught on the glance, and she quickly said:

"Um, my name is Li Huanhuan. May I ask your name?"

Mu Ming shifted his gaze from the panel to her deep blue eyes, but remained silent.

It's definitely not convenient to reveal their names.

It would be a lie to say that a male magical girl isn't special.

Mu Ming was also convinced that when one realizes that one is "special," it is best not to rush to reveal it before confirming whether this specialness is a good thing or a bad thing.

Unfortunately, I was so excited that I almost had a stroke and completely forgot about Li Huanhuan hiding behind the car.

Unfortunately, she also became a magical girl, making it impossible to erase her memories of herself.

For an ordinary person, simply covering the brain with magic would erase the memories of magical girls and monsters.

He had heard from magical girls that memory erasure is actually a very frequent process in some places, but ordinary people are basically unaware of it.

"......"

Seeing that Mu Ming didn't speak, a hint of embarrassment flashed across the girl's face. She hesitated for a moment, then rubbed her fingers together and said:

"You're trying to hide your identity, aren't you? After all... a boy turning into a magical girl is indeed a bit... shameful, isn't it?"

Although I understood what she meant, I still felt like I had been insulted.

Why are male magical girls considered taboo? Isn't it because the term "magical girl" limits the definition to "girl"?

Ultimately, the entire magical girl genre is rife with sexism.

Mu Ming thought that if he could break through the limits of being a magical girl one day, he would definitely create a path for the advancement of a magical boy, so that people would no longer suffer because of their gender and live in constant anxiety.

"That's exactly what you said."

Mu Ming responded calmly. Although the person who shows weakness first in negotiations will be at a disadvantage, it is better to admit such obvious weaknesses as early as possible and say it in a lighthearted manner.

The more you dwell on it, the more convinced people become that this weakness is fatal.

Mu Ming: "I don't know you, and this is the first time you've met me. It would be troublesome for me if people knew my identity. If you could be accommodating and let me try to erase that part of your memory, I would be extremely grateful."

Although it's unclear whether it's possible to successfully erase a magical girl's memories, with her cooperation, it might be worth a try.

Even if it doesn't work out, if the other party agrees, you can give them basic trust.

"I'm sorry, but there's one condition I can't agree to."

Unsurprisingly, Li Huanhuan rejected the proposal without any room for negotiation.

That makes sense. If someone were to try to manipulate his memories, Mu Ming would refuse unless he was unaware of it.

"That's a shame." Mu Ming shook his head, lowered his eyes slightly, and a subtle magic seeped from his toes, flowing along the table and toward Li Huanhuan across the table.

"I'm sorry..." To her surprise, the girl apologized for her reasonable refusal. "If I forget that memory... I won't be able to become a magical girl."

Mu Ming's expression softened, and he remained silent, secretly controlling his magic power.

"Um, actually, I couldn't transform when I was run over by the car. I could only transform after you saved me," she said, scratching her face shyly.

"I see."

"Mmm-hmm." The girl nodded repeatedly. "Back then, I was really terrified of that monster..."

The arrangement of the magic was gradually perfected, but Li Huanhuan seemed unaware of it.

Mu Ming didn't rush to start eating, because he had just ordered the food and wanted to wait until all the dishes were served before making a move.

People are generally more relaxed when they eat, and at that time they can be sure that no one will suddenly come in and disturb them.

Ignoring the girl's words, Mu Ming's gaze returned to the control panel.

"Speaking of which, since this system is designed to help me become a [magical girl], are there any restrictions I can't break...?"

Mu Ming couldn't help but think that committing evil deeds such as theft, robbery, or even murder—actions that a magical girl would never do—would disqualify her as a magical girl and weaken her power.

After all, magical girls have all sorts of personalities, but all of them are based on kindness.

Deleting someone else's memories without authorization, even if the reason is justified, is not a good thing.

He searched for a while but couldn't find the relevant ban, so he finally clicked on the "Action" section.

[Current efficiency bonus: 1%]

You can increase your magic power growth efficiency in the following ways.

[Action] The CCP is divided into four areas: [Real Name Display], [Code of Conduct], [Guardianship], and [Leadership].

"There really is..." Mu Ming's heart skipped a beat.

[Code of Conduct: Becoming a magical girl in accordance with popular perception will help you increase your power; conversely, it will hinder your power increase.]

[Hint: Because you are confident enough in yourself as a magical girl, even if your actions are not approved by the public, you will not be affected as long as you do not regard them as evil.]

To put it simply, doing good deeds that are recognized by everyone will be rewarded; doing good deeds that are not recognized by everyone will not be punished as long as you approve of them.

That's really idealistic.

After confirming this, Mu Ming's apprehension subsided considerably.

"At that time, my foot was trapped... I couldn't run away... all I could think about was the pain..."

Li Huanhuan was still rambling on when Mu Ming listened and checked the other sections. That 1% efficiency was provided by Li Huanhuan in front of him.

Because I transformed in front of him, I met the conditions for [Real Name Revelation].

1% efficiency is very low, but the bonus can be increased by building closer relationships.

This was not enough to make Mu Ming retain Li Huanhuan's memory.

What truly made Mu Ming hesitate was the "leader".

This section is currently blocked.

[Leader: Magical girls always travel in groups, praising friendship and bonds; as the future supreme and benevolent magical girls, they deserve your leadership and protection.]

[Tip 1: This module requires at least one loyal companion to unlock.]

[Tip 2: The number and strength of your companions will provide you with corresponding assistance.]

"We need to build an organization..."

While being a lone wolf is appealing, Mu Ming's identity is somewhat shady, making it impossible for her to join the official Magical Girl Administration Bureau. However, most private magical girl organizations are loosely organized, not only a mixed bag but also unreliable in their quality.

Having a powerful organization in one's hands can indeed bring many benefits—until one has the strength to not be afraid to reveal one's identity to the public.

Thinking of this, the magic spreading under the table instantly receded back into Mu Ming's body, and even his gaze towards Li Huanhuan became more affectionate—perfect for a try with her.

"Originally, I was just grateful to magical girls, not longing for them... But... because... because I saw you laughing... because I saw you fighting... I felt... if I could... could become a magical girl... and be as... as beautiful as you... how wonderful that would be!"

I will never reveal your identity! So... please allow me to keep this memory!

Li Huanhuan closed her eyes tightly halfway through her speech, not even noticing that Mu Ming's gaze wasn't on her.

They just wanted to express their feelings without fear of losing the opportunity to build a connection with the person in front of them.

The girl's cheeks were as red as cherry bombs about to explode, and even so, she still trembled as she opened one eyelid, wanting to check the other person's reaction.

"My name is Mu Ming."

Then, she saw the hand of the boy who was resting his chin on his hand, which was not very broad, but exuded a strange attraction.

Even though her eyes weren't fully open, her hands reached out and tightly embraced her.