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

While it's true that it's almost impossible to hit the target directly with a syringe-like spear.

"Hmm..." Hong Moli hesitated for a moment, unable to say anything.

She saw Yuuki Yukino jump down from the railing, stand in front of the two of them, and bow very solemnly.

"I'm so sorry! I caused you to be in danger! I'm willing to do anything to make it up to you."

"Eh." Hong Moli was slightly taken aback, then hurriedly waved her hand: "It's alright! After all, it was the two of us who failed to keep our promise and very presumptuously started a war with them."

"Ultimately, it's because I failed to anticipate all the circumstances, and I didn't consider... the possibility that the junior might suddenly master the liberation of the gods." Yuuki Yui still bent over, taking all the blame upon herself.

"Moreover, even the two of us working together couldn't defeat them, and it was all because of my impulsive actions that things turned out this way." Hyakki Chiyu also bent down slightly.

"No, it's still my fault!"

Yuuki Yukino's apology was sincere.

Failing to consider Sakura Hanako's divine liberation was a major oversight on her part. Even though she wanted to plan everything like the aquarium owner she met in Nijiha City, she still made a mistake despite her careful planning.

Although she did foresee all the possibilities for Sakura Hanako before the liberation of the gods, her plan ultimately failed as long as it was not carried out entirely according to her plan.

"But we still couldn't defeat them. She's a magical girl who just learned how to unleash her divine powers."

Komori was still explaining things to Yuuki Eri.

Given what happened, she really couldn't blame Yuuki En for anything. She had agreed to Yuuki En's request voluntarily, and later, when she was able to control the situation, she had pushed her even harder.

Moreover, being defeated by a magical girl who has just learned how to unleash divine power is indeed an unsightly defeat.

But she had no idea what Yuuki Yui was thinking.

Sakura Hanako was naturally able to restrain Koumori and the others.

Returning to the core of the game, Koumori and Hyakki Senyu, as the villainous bosses of the second chapter, actually appear after Sakura Hanako's appearance.

In terms of the game itself, it is still in the stage of explaining the worldview of magical girls to players and introducing the concept of divine liberation.

Miyashita Mia's charm ability is just the beginning in the game; she's practically a boss that anyone can defeat.

The real challenge of the game begins with the unremovable bleeding buff and the buff that reduces maximum health.

Since there are difficulties, there must be a countermeasure role, and Sakura Hanako is such a countermeasure role.

Purify, enhance, restore health – Sakura Hanako is positioned as an all-around support character.

The mechanism that the starter Pokémon simply cannot handle can be easily solved by switching to Sakura Hanako.

However, in the later battles of the Holy Hymn and the Black Feather Rebirth, Sakura Hanako's usefulness was pitifully small, not to mention the hidden boss, Lava Lantern.

It can be said that Sakura Hanako is an extremely useful character for the combination of Koumari and others.

Yuki Yuki's silence led the two people opposite her to misunderstand, thinking that Yuki Yuki was still immersed in deep self-blame.

"Also, my black magic runes suddenly went out of control..." Bai Gui Qianyou continued.

“The sudden loss of control of the Black Demon Mark is not your responsibility,” Yuuki Yuen explained.

"So this has nothing to do with you either, right?"

Koumori felt a headache coming on because Yuuki Yuuki took all the responsibility upon herself.

“Yes, this matter really has nothing to do with me.” Yuuki Yuen, who had been bending over, finally straightened up: “I really didn’t consider this situation, no, it’s impossible for me to even consider this possibility.”

“So…” Hyakki Chiyu opened her mouth.

"So, after causing us so much trouble, don't you think you should come out and explain?"

Yuuki Yui turned her head and looked at a place further away than where Koumari and Hyakki Senyou were.

Both Koumori and Hyakki Senyou turned around at the same time and looked in the direction where Yuuki Yukino's gaze was directed.

However, it was still empty and there was nothing there.

Yuuki Yukino's brows furrowed slightly, a dark light flowing beneath her eyes, and unclean magic swirling around the girl's fingers. Even though she hadn't transformed yet, the surrounding air became even more heavy under her influence.

Click.

The sound, like shattering glass, was exceptionally clear in the oppressive atmosphere.

It wasn't a specific thing that broke apart; it was the entire space that shattered.

As if a pane of glass had been shattered, they could clearly see that the already blurred scenery under the night sky became even more indistinct, with cracks spreading like a spider web across the empty open space.

Hong Moli and Bai Guiqianyou had never seen such a sight with their own eyes, but they had heard about it—from the thrilling experience that Baqi had recounted.

In the shattered space, transparent fragments fell with a crisp shattering sound, the fragments belonging to the space disappearing completely before they shattered upon hitting the ground.

In the center of those shattered pieces, a magical girl wearing a knee-length hoodie pieced together in abstract colors slowly emerges, surrounded by colorful bubbles.

The sight of that figure caused Hong Moli's pupils to constrict abruptly.

Why is that guy, who shouldn't be in Moonsea City, here?

Her gaze was also seen by the magical girl's swirling, vortex-like eyes.

Then, the magical girl narrowed her eyes, giving a meaningful look.

It sounded like approval, a sigh, and a touch of joy.

She cleared her throat, and the magical armor she wore, along with the magical energy that had surrounded her when the transformation ended, dissipated, revealing her in her most primal form.

"Long time no see, the sapling I planted myself."

Chapter Sixty: The Accomplice

"Long time no see, the little sapling I planted myself."

The magical girl that Hong Moli least wanted to see, the one she thought she would never have the chance to see again in her life, greeted her lightly, as if she were truly a diligent gardener, pouring out her true feelings to the seedlings she had carefully nurtured.

But a gardener wouldn't think of breaking the stems of an entire garden of flowers and throwing the blooming blossoms into the soil to rot before they wither.

If people like this can become gardeners, then the whole world is probably doomed.

But the gardener had no idea what Hong Moli was thinking, and unknowingly walked even closer.

Even though the black demonic markings branded on her face had faded, they still drew people's attention.

"I witnessed your battle firsthand. It's truly incredible that you've grown to this level. I'm afraid even the magical girls from the Holy Sisters would have a hard time defeating you."

She spoke of it casually, mentioning the organization she had personally destroyed, without a trace of pride in her tone.

For her, it was just another ordinary past event.

But it is precisely this self-assured confidence that is the source of the crisis.

After all, she doesn't need to use words to prove her abilities.

The moment Hyakki Chiyu noticed the other person, she stepped forward and shielded Hong Moli behind her with her shoulder.

Normally, the princess being protected would not hesitate for a moment in such a situation and would resolutely stand in front of her knight.

The magical girl who suddenly appeared moved her eyes slightly and parted her lips slightly, but ultimately did not comment on Hyakki Chiyu's actions.

The atmosphere is too awkward right now; someone has to break the tension.

The most suitable person to be this is Yuuki Yukino, who exposed the fact that the other party had been secretly observing from the sidelines.

Ah, it's been a long time.

Yuuki Yukino casually raised her hand as a greeting.

"Yes. Long time no see."

Mashiro Gorgen, who would normally never have appeared in Nijiha City, raised an eyebrow.

Hong Moli stepped to the side, passing by Bai Gui Qianyou, and stood in front of Bai Gui Qianyou again.

After a moment's hesitation, Hyakki Chiyu stopped arguing with Koumori about protecting the other's responsibility.

But she couldn't help but investigate why Mashiro Goraku was there.

"How will you be here?"

Hong Moli's voice was cold, as if the thrilling interaction that had just taken her by not belonged to her.

Not only was her voice cold, but her hands also turned icy cold in an instant, as if her blood had frozen.

Even she herself didn't notice that she was trembling slightly at that moment, both her hands and her voice.

The Genken Mashiro who is no longer insane and no longer affected by the Black Demon Mark is much more dangerous than she was a year ago.

Any magical girl would likely have a similar reaction to facing Mashiro Urokin, except for exceptions like Lantern Lava Mountain.

But Hong Moli is not like Lava Lantern; she doesn't have the power to contend with a powerful enemy.

She waited quietly for Mashiro Gorgen to answer her question.

"Can't I stay here? This is my home, the place where I was born and grew up, and I will come back someday."

Genki Mashiro remained as straightforward as ever, expressing her love for her hometown. Then, she raised her eyebrows, as if suddenly remembering something, and widened her eyes even more.

"Are you asking why I'm able to stand here, Ba Jun?"

No one answered. No one wanted to give her a solo performance, nor did they want to leave any traps for her in their words.

Someone who shouldn't be here has appeared here. Even without guessing what her ulterior motives might be, it's clear this is definitely not a good sign.

But at least Yuuki Enishi is indeed thinking about this.

Due to the limitations imposed by the magical girl rules, Mashiro Urouge should be pursued by Hayashi Mustard, who has transformed into the original magical girl, once she sets foot in Moonsea City.

But the fact that Gyoken Mashiro, who wanted to break the rules, was standing right there is undeniable, so Gyoken Mashiro must have done something.

Tonight, Mashiro Gorgen seemed to be able to see through what others were thinking, and immediately replied.

"This is all thanks to your good friend. She showed me a new possibility, and in just one month, I successfully verified that possibility."

As she spoke, Gen Ken Mashiro extended a finger and tapped the black magic mark on her face. Her chaotic gaze swept over the magical girls one by one, as if searching for something.

After scanning the faces of the four people, Gen Ken Mashiro withdrew his gaze.

"It's a bit of a pity that she's not here, otherwise I would have liked to thank her in person."

The friend that Mashiro Gakuen mentioned could only be Nishio Reki, who isn't here.

Putting aside the fact that Reki's action pattern is a standard two-point line, he simply doesn't have time to contact Genki Mashiro.

It's practically impossible for Riku to help Mashiro Urokin, who has ruined himself like this.