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

A burst of light surged from Yumehara Sumireko's body, as if she had been hit by a flashbang, and Yuuki Yuuki was instantly blinded.

This feeling only lasted for a moment, and then the scenery in front of Yuuki Yukino became clear again.

Nothing had changed: his right hand, wrapped in red threads and covered in scars; the bubble representing memories held in his palm; and Sumireko Yumehara's panicked expression when he had betrayed her.

It was as if she had been momentarily stunned during the battle, but the conversations with Sumireko Yumehara in her memories reminded Yuuki Enishi that her recent experience, which felt like a dream, was not an illusion.

Sumireko Yumehara's sharp expression suddenly softened, becoming peaceful yet resolute—the last expression Yuuki En saw before that light appeared.

"Let's do it!"

Sumireko Yumehara shouted, dropping her wand as the heavy trident clanged against the ground.

Yuuki Yui nodded vigorously, and under Yumehara Sumireko's expectant gaze, she did what she had already decided.

The hand slowly released the bubble on Yumehara Sumireko's chest, a bubble that symbolized memory and soul.

"Yuki Yukino! What are you doing!" Yumehara Sumireko's expression changed from calm to distorted, her facial muscles twitching with anger, and her clenched teeth grinding.

On Yumehara Sumireko's chest, the large hole that had been forcibly shattered by the God of Fate began to heal, gradually concealing and protecting Yumehara Sumireko's soul.

Yuuki Yukina reached out from Yumehara Sumireko's chest and hooked her neck, placing her hand on the back of Yumehara Sumireko's head, bringing Yumehara Sumireko's face, which was gradually turning from anger to confusion, to her face.

An arm wrapped around Sumireko Yumehara's shoulder, pulling her closer. Yuuki Yukina's lips, cold and pale from the recent battle, landed on Sumireko Yumehara's forehead.

Sumireko Yumehara felt a cool, magical force flow down from the light kiss on her forehead, like a spring of sweet water washing over her body from head to toe.

The feeling of magic slowly replenishing itself was very pleasant.

But it is also extremely dangerous.

"Yuki Yuuki! What are you doing, you idiot! If my magic is restored, you will..." Yumehara Sumireko shouted, and began to struggle desperately.

Given Yuuki Enishi's current weakened state, it would take all of Hua's strength to hold her down.

Sumireko Yumehara really wanted to die.

Yuuki Yui couldn't help but sigh, "This guy really is a complete madman."

Even though the world of magical girls isn't as fantastical as in fairy tales, Yuuki Yuuki doesn't want to see something like this happen in front of her.

Especially when you have the potential to save the other person.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Yuuki Yukino snorted and raised her knee.

“Yuki Yuuki! You…” Yumehara Sumireko continued to retort, but her voice softened considerably, and her struggles weakened, allowing Yuki Yuuki to easily subdue her again: “Where are you pushing against…!”

Yuuki Yukino was still quite happy to see Yumehara Sumireko get her comeuppance.

But being happy wasn't the main point; Yuuki Enishi was more concerned about whether her bold move could bring life to herself, her other companions, and Yumehara Sumireko.

To be honest, Yuuki Yuki wasn't very confident either.

As Yuuki Yukino channeled her magic into Yumehara Sumireko through this method, Yumehara Sumireko's magic also flowed into Yuuki Yukino's body, nourishing her somewhat parched state.

Within Yumehara Sumireko's memories, Yuuki Yukino finally learned what Yumehara Sumireko's ability to deplete her own magic power was.

Yuuki En had experienced this once before when she was attacked by a monster that looked like Lin Jiezi, but this time it was much weaker.

That must have been when Sumireko Yumehara came into contact with the Great Cycle of Magical Girls. As the filth and malice of those corrupted magical girls poured into her body, a portion of the original magical girl's guidance and her own magic also entered.

This magical power could even ignore her ability to purify the darkness, directly putting her into a berserk state. Yuuki Yuuki had no choice but to take a gamble.

Either she'll go on a rampage here, or her abilities will completely purify the pollution within Sumireko Yumehara's body.

This is a bold attempt with only two possible outcomes: either lose everything or win everything.

Suddenly, Yuuki Yuki felt a strong force that pushed her away.

Was it a success?

Or has the restraint exerted by Sumireko Yumehara in my memory completely worn off?

Yuuki Yui nervously watched as the girl in front of her lowered her head, her long hair falling naturally, covering her cheeks and making it impossible for Yuuki Yui to see her expression.

At least Yuuki Enishi hasn't felt any discomfort yet.

To compromise, the other party didn't cause me any harm, and I also failed to purify the impurities within them...

That situation is simply back to where it all started.

Sumireko Yumehara's shoulders twitched, and her long hair, which seemed to sway as if she had just set up the water curtain, fluttered.

There's movement.

So, was it a success?

"Yuki Yuen..."

Yuuki Yukina heard Yumehara Sumireko calling her name.

"You bastard, you're really bold..."

Sumireko Yumehara raised her head, tossing her long hair behind her. A few strands of hair fell across the breastplate that had been shattered by Yuuki Yuki's Enmusubi, obscuring the girl's front.

Danger!

Yuuki Yukino took a half step back, weaving the Yukino-gami into the shape of a flower rope between her fingers, ready to launch a counterattack against Yumehara Sumireko at any moment.

Until she saw Sumireko Yumehara's face.

Sumireko Yumehara's face was flushed red, as if she had just been boiled. She glared at Yuuki Yukino with resentful eyes, her legs tightly pressed together.

"You, you, you... what did you do to me?!"

"I...I didn't do anything?" Yuuki looked at her knees, her face full of innocence as she put the hand that was hiding the spirit behind her back.

"Pervert! How could you do this to me! I! I've never..." Yumehara Sumireko was so anxious that she looked like she was about to cry, with tears welling up in her eyes.

Sumireko Yumehara was so skilled at tying herself up and hanging her in the dark room, yet she looked surprisingly innocent.

So, did this mean... it was a success?

Yuki Eri dared not draw any conclusions; perhaps the Yumehara Sumireko from that memory was still controlling her body.

So Yuuki Yukino raised her hand slightly, carefully beginning to check on Yumehara Sumireko's current situation: "Um, so, are you the same person I talked to, or..."

"I know everything that happened in my memory!" Sumireko Yumehara glared fiercely at Yuuki Yukino, picked up a bubble beside her, thought for a moment, then tossed it aside, and crossed her arms over her chest.

"I...I can also feel that the impurities in my body seem to have disappeared, but this method...this method also..."

Okay! Success!

When Sumireko Yumehara recounted what happened in her memory, Yuuki Yukina knew she had succeeded.

Perhaps because Sumireko Yumehara's filth was accumulated later in life, she wasn't originally that violent, but the difference between her and the shy Sumireko Yumehara now is still obvious.

"Isn't it the same if I use magic to plunder you? I'm a corrupted magical girl too, I can do it!" Sumireko Yumehara was still talking when she got a little annoyed.

“If I fail, I’ll have to use up all my remaining magic power against you now that you’ve recovered. That’s too dangerous for me; I won’t be able to escape even if I wanted to,” Yuuki Yui replied.

While it's not impossible for Sumireko Yumehara to use magic to steal it, in perfect circumstances, it would be the best option for Enishi Yuuki.

However, there are many limitations. First, Sumireko Yumehara may not obey, and if time is wasted, she will start fighting again. Second, if the plan fails, Yuuki Yukino will really have no ability to resist.

That's why she chose to use the mana replenishment method to transfer magic power.

Sumireko Yumehara pondered for a moment, then nodded and remained silent.

After a while, Sumireko Yumehara's emotions stabilized somewhat, and she asked Yuuki Yuuki with a flushed face, "So the purification you mentioned really is purification in the literal sense... So, how did you do it?"

"I don't know either, but I can do it anyway." Faced with a question that even Yuuki herself didn't know the answer to, Yuuki answered cheerfully, "I can do it anyway, maybe it's also the power of the Three Pillar Gods?"

Seeing Yumehara Sumireko nod thoughtfully, Yuuki Yuuki continued, "So, as long as you don't get corrupted by the darkness, you don't need to worry so much, right?"

"Uh...theoretically, that's true, but my existence requires magic power. In the dream world...I can only do that by constantly consuming the souls of magical girls..." Sumireko Yumehara stammered.

"Why think so much? As for magic, I have plenty here, don't I?" Yuuki Yukari stepped closer, her fingertips weaving a red thread into a cloak that covered Yumehara Sumireko's shoulders and tattered armor.

"But... I can't stay like this forever. That immature me has made a lot of mistakes, hasn't I? What if something like this happens again?"

Sumireko Yumehara sniffed. Although she looked much more mature than Eri Yuuki now, it was just a false growth she had acquired from the memories of other magical girls. In essence, she was still that clumsy little child.

Yuuki Yukino's eyes crinkled into a smile: "Didn't I already say? I'm willing to be your friend. If you're lonely, just ask me for whatever you want, right?"

Sumireko Yumehara still hesitated: "But, what if I lose control again..."

"If you misbehave again, I'll kick your butt hard!" Yuuki Yukina raised her knee, making Yumehara Sumireko blush again.

"If you are once again corrupted by the filth of the Black Magic Mark, then I will pull you back and purify you thoroughly. If you feel guilty, then be a proper magical girl and contribute your power!"

Yuuki Yukino cracked her knuckles, then looked up at the sky: "After all, that original dark magic girl who gave birth to the three pillar gods is also my target. I must find her."

“But you are a blind and foolish priestess,” Sumireko Yumehara reminded her, as if afraid that Yuuki Eri might have forgotten.

"Magic, memories, soul, the Three Pillars Gods—I don't understand or care about those messy things. All I want to do is get rid of the Black Magic Mark completely and end this even bigger farce forever."

"Pfft." Sumireko Yumehara couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You really are a strange guy. When it comes to ambition, you really have that kind of style."

"Say what you want." Yuuki Yui pouted. "So, what do you say?"

"Don't you think what you're saying is a bit contradictory?" Sumireko Yumehara smiled again: "I understand. I will always be watching you. If you go astray, I will hunt you down myself."

“Ah, but.” Sumireko Yumehara hesitated for a moment, then tapped her lips with her finger. “Before that, you must guarantee that your companions will not seek revenge on me after they wake up.”

"You'll probably have to tell them yourself, but don't worry, I'll put in a good word for you." Yuuki Yuen reached out her hand towards Yumehara Sumireko.

"Well... alright then." Sumireko Yumehara muttered, holding her hand tightly with Enishi Yuuki's.

Ah, that's great!

This farce that has lasted for so long has finally come to an end.

And the way it ended so perfectly felt like a dream.

As Yuuki Yui was thinking this, she was about to let go of her hand when she felt the grip on her hand suddenly tighten considerably.

Was Sumireko Yumehara pretending to cooperate with him while secretly exerting her influence?

No, that's impossible, it's not like that at all.

The answer was blatantly obvious on Yuuki Yukino's face.

A massive winged blade pierced through Sumireko Yumehara's chest. Yuuki Yukino could almost feel the cold light on the blade, and she could almost see... no, she saw with her own eyes the eyes that were turning on the winged blade looking at her mockingly.

"Gu..."