Even if you're a corrupted magical girl, you still have to try to redeem yourself.

Dealing with those nuns wouldn't be a problem for the three who had temporarily formed a team.

The problem is that there are too many nuns, tireless and fearless, like a group of soulless puppets who only know how to attack.

With so many nuns and Saint Hymn, they really couldn't get away in a short time.

"Who doesn't know how to find a breakthrough? You tell me, where is the breakthrough?"

Even after they started working together, Baki and Herika couldn't stop bickering.

But Baqi thoughtfully pulled the trigger and fired several shots in Helica's direction, knocking away many enemies who were sneaking up on Helica from behind, making Helica feel the pressure drop instantly.

"Don't give me that crap. If I knew, would I need to ask you?" Helica snapped back, annoyed.

"Aren't I looking for it too? Let me know when you find it!"

“Isn’t the breakthrough point right on our faces?” Mizuno Yu, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up.

Her gaze was directed at Sheng Shiyin, who was standing on high up and was also casting a cold look at her.

"Musketeer, can you set off an even bigger explosion?"

"What? What do you mean?" Baqi was stunned for a moment before realizing that Mizuno Yu was calling her.

Baqi and Helica communicated behind Mizuno Yu's back. Only after they reached a consensus did they ask Mizuno Yu if she wanted to go hunting Utsugi Mashiro together. After receiving a positive answer, the three of them began to act together.

Therefore, Mizuno Yu still doesn't know Tomoe's true identity.

Just as the three of them began to split up to search for Yuuki Yukino's whereabouts, a magical signal came from the ruins of the hot spring inn. When they rushed back, Seishin had already been waiting for them for a long time.

"Listen to me, most of the people on the mountaintop have already been evacuated. The only hotel on the mountaintop was also destroyed in the battle just now. Don't worry about hurting innocent civilians or facilities, just keep bombing!"

As Mizuno Yu spoke, the longbow she dragged across the ground sparked, sending a group of nuns who were near Baki flying.

"And then?" Baqi gasped for breath, wiping her face with her wet sleeve to remove the sweat and rain.

“These nuns aren’t real beings; they’re more like things created by a skill.” Mizuno Yu cast beams of moonlight, clearing a space on the ground, and landed beside Baki on her giant bow.

"Anything created by a skill will consume a lot of magic. These nuns could only have obtained their magic from that scythe-wielding woman. We just need to drain her magic in one go!"

"It's easy to say, but do you know how much magic power it takes?" Baqi smirked.

Fighting by squandering magic is a joke.

"Now is the time to race against time. If you want to achieve your goal, don't hold back."

The beam of light that spanned the entire block cleared away all the nuns who were standing in front of the bow, and the powerful arrow of light, which had pierced through countless bodies, headed straight for Saint Shiyin's body.

"Whether we wear down these nuns or defeat that woman directly, the result will be the same."

But the beam of light stopped abruptly before it reached the sound of the sacred hymn.

The enormous scythe, seemingly capable of slicing through anything, unsurprisingly cleaved the beam of light in two, leaving the target, Saint Hymn, unharmed and still standing there.

Although this attack was not enough to defeat Saint Hymne, the large amount of magic contained in this strike was extraordinary, and it opened up a path for Baqi to advance.

Mizuno Yu has already demonstrated her determination to Baqi through her actions.

She didn't believe the silver-haired girl in front of her, not at all.

But she has faith in Helica, the girl with silver hair, who chose to collaborate with her.

Mizuno Yui chose to believe her friend.

Just like a long, long time ago, when she wasn't strong enough, she stood between Miyashita Mia who was attacking Yuuki Yukino and shouted, "She's my friend."

Why is Mizuno Yu willing to stay in Nijisanji?

Is this an organization for magical girls?

Yes, but not entirely.

Only members of Nijisanji would view her with the same perspective they would use to view an ordinary person.

She doesn't see herself as the pitiful daughter of a wealthy family who has lost both parents, nor does she keep her distance because of her special training, and she certainly doesn't see herself as an unapproachable ice queen.

We eat together, study together, go shopping together, and work together.

They will frankly criticize your hobbies, listen carefully to or refute your suggestions, and genuinely help you so that you can go further.

Compared to the club members, this group of people felt more like close friends to Mizuno Yu.

Although Mizuno Yui never said it once, she felt incredibly fulfilled living in Nijisanji.

During this school trip, Mizuno Yu felt that she was drifting further and further away from the other members of Nijisanji, as too many things happened there that she didn't know about.

Mizuno Yu was also an incredibly perceptive person; she was the first to discover that Yuuki Yukino was hiding something, even before the school trip.

With her keen observation, she also noticed that Yuuki Yukino's interactions with them were indeed filled with genuine affection.

Mizuno Yu wants to protect this hard-won, incredibly cliché yet incredibly precious friendship in her own way.

Finally, let's all speak frankly and clearly.

"Tsk, that's not like something you would say."

Baqi hooked the trigger, letting the blade spin half a circle on her finger, then gripped the blade with her other hand and charged towards Seishine along the dust-free path carved out by Mizuno Yu.

Using all four limbs, Baqi moved with incredible speed, like a bolt of lightning slicing through the rain, heading straight for Shengshiyin's body with unstoppable force.

The nuns, who had gathered around again, rushed forward to fill the gap created by Mizuno Yu.

They were greeted by real lightning, which pierced the dark night sky like heavy hammers of divine punishment falling on the crowded streets, leaving patches of scorched earth on the ground.

Baqi nimbly leaped among the nuns surrounding her, causing a series of massive explosions that shook the entire block. Even with so many nuns doing their best to gather together, it was still too slow to repair the wound.

The wound, torn open by the relentless efforts of the group, grew larger and larger, and Baqi was getting closer and closer to Sheng Shiyin.

"Get down."

Mizuno Yu's voice rang out from behind, followed by another arrow of light that grazed the back of Baqi's head as she nearly collapsed to the ground, freezing the bodies of the nuns who had gathered around her into various shapes of ice sculptures under the tranquil moonlight, which shattered into ice shards as Baqi charged forward.

As Baqi charged forward, Sheng Shiyin also moved.

The scythe, sparking a trail of fire as it scraped across the damp ground, drew ever closer as the hymn approached.

Gun blades and sickles clashed directly amidst the clanging sounds.

Chapter 120 The Angel of Death

Baqi's gun blade clashed with Shengshiyin's scythe, sparks flying. The power of the two reached an astonishing balance at that moment, and the soul-shaking echo was like a tolling death knell, shaking away the falling rain and the puddles at their feet.

Time seemed to stand still, and the two of them remained in the same position at the moment of their collision.

Then, both figures disappeared at the same time.

The clashing wands carved out vacuum zones in the continuous curtain of drizzle, the clanging sounds and sparks forming a string of twinkling starlight.

Two white figures clashed, unleashing attacks at each other with unreserved force that were difficult to detect with the naked eye.

They were so close, just a little closer, and they would have reached Xiaoyuan's location.

They were so close! Just a little more perseverance and Mashiro's wish would come true.

The girls all had reasons why they absolutely could not back down.

One year ago, at St. Eternal Academy.

"Greetings, everyone. My name is Inuyama Tomoe. It is an honor to be able to study at Seiyuu Academy. Entering Seiyuu Academy has always been my dream, and I am also very honored to meet you sisters."

“My family runs a stationery store, and under the influence of my family culture, I have a strong interest in design and aesthetics. I hope to bring this passion into my college life, exchange ideas with everyone, and explore endless possibilities.”

"I look forward to learning and progressing together with everyone. Please continue to guide me in the future."

On the stage, Inuyama Tomoe, dressed in the elegant uniform of a prestigious academy that resembled a doll, slightly lifted the hem of her skirt and gave a gentle bow to the girls sitting neatly below with a warm smile like the spring sun.

slam-la-

The girls erupted in applause.

"Alright, Inuyama-kun, please return to your seat." The homeroom teacher, who was standing below the podium, adjusted his glasses.

"Okay." Ba Qi replied softly, curtsied slightly to the teacher, raised her hand to gather her long, silvery-white hair that was hanging over her shoulders, and slowly stepped down from the podium, placing her hands in front of her as she walked towards her seat.

Then, the girls below the podium began to whisper among themselves.

"Inuyama Tomoe, isn't she the daughter of the Inuyama stationery store owner?"

"That's right, she was the top student in the entrance exam. I really want to be her friend and learn from her."

"My goodness, is there anyone with better grades than Kuroba? He's definitely someone we should all learn from."

"Of course, it's not just her good grades, Inuyama-san's upbringing is also excellent. Just looking at her dignified demeanor is a pleasure."

Amidst the conversation, a muttered thought, diametrically opposed to the others' opinions, went unnoticed by anyone.

"That's a lie."

The girl with short, light yellow hair sitting in the corner muttered softly.

"Interest, passion, communication, it's all a lie."

"You and I are both here because we have the expectations of others on our shoulders."

The intense heat wave, seemingly capable of evaporating everything within its range, deflected the scythe in Sheng Shiyin's hand, but failed to move Sheng Shiyin, who was blocking Baqi's path, even an inch.

The scalding air blew up Sheng Shiyin's messy hair, but it couldn't blow away the fanatical expression on her face.

"This expression suits the real you better, Inuyama Tomoe."

“That annoying expression doesn’t suit you at all, Saint Shion.”

In that instant, the rain seemed to stop.

The puddles on the ground reflected the figures of the two passing each other, the silver-white gun blade, and Baqi's profile, which was filled with determination.

It was as if even the dark clouds had been torn open by this clash, and a few rays of dim moonlight shone down, illuminating Sheng Shiyin's astonished expression.

The next second, a torrential downpour began.

"Saint Shiyin? You mean that girl who always keeps to herself, is she our headmistress?"

A year ago, the first class meeting for freshmen had just been held in the classrooms of St. Yonyou Academy. The students, who were not yet familiar with each other, were looking for people who might get along with them, and forming the beginnings of friendships in small groups.

"Yes, yes, she is the current headmistress. You were surprised, weren't you? When I heard that her surname was Saint, I really thought it was just a coincidence."

"Her self-introduction was so brief, only saying something like, 'My name is Sheng Shiyin, and I hope to spend a meaningful time with all of you sisters.' I thought she was a little timid, but it turns out that's why."

"She's become the headmistress at such a young age, how outstanding must she be? Inuyama-kun, what do you think?"