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

Yuuki Yukino shook her head, clearly indicating that what Hanzawa Kuriko said was true.

"Yuki-senpai! If it's just you alone!" Sakura Hanako's eyes widened, and she took two more steps forward.

But suddenly a huge crack appeared beneath her feet, and before she could even realize it, she found herself falling into the crevice.

Mizuno Yu was all too familiar with that feeling of the crack. Of the four magical girls captured by Yumehara Sumireko, she was the only one who had witnessed the dream shattering while fully conscious.

That familiar feeling was exactly the same as before she fell here, and based on that alone, she could tell that Yuuki Yui's claim that she could send them out was true.

Of course, she originally believed what Yuuki Yukino said.

In a mere instant, Sakura Hanako vanished from this space, and Koumori could no longer sense Sakura Hanako's magic.

Looking at Hyakki Senyu beside her, and then at Yuuki Yuki, Koumori silently reached out and grabbed Hyakki Senyu.

"Is there anything I can help you tell my older sister?"

"Pfft." Yuuki Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud: "I knew we two would get along well."

Yuuki Yui has always felt that Koumori is her best collaborator, and this idea has been confirmed once again.

Without a single wasted word, accepting the status quo and getting straight to the point, this kind of personality made Yuuki Eri feel incredibly comfortable.

Hong Moli frowned.

She wasn't used to expressing her emotions with excessive excitement like Sakura Hanako. Being surrounded by the best people for many years had instilled in her the idea that everyone could do their job well, and sometimes there was no need for her to remind them.

The fact that Yuuki Yukino said and did these things already proved her awareness; she just needed to keep quiet and wait for Yuuki Yukino's answer.

Koumori's silence also conveyed a message to Yuuki En. Yuuki En pursed her lips before answering.

“You don’t need to say anything. If Baqi is worried, just tell them exactly what you saw. As for the rest, I’ll tell her myself when I get back.”

If it were someone like Inuyama Tomoe who was cared for by Yuuki Yuuki, Yuuki Yuuki might make those unrealistic vows, just like she would make the same promise to Chiyu if she were to do something dangerous—like when she was being forced by Kuroba Reisei.

But Yuuki Yuki doesn't need to make any promises to herself, nor does she need to give herself unrealistic hopes. The way the two of them get along is to maximize efficiency through directness.

The fact that Yuuki Yukino said this proves that she has full confidence.

Hong Moli nodded slightly and gripped Bai Gui Qianyou's hand even tighter.

"I see."

The darkness beneath their feet shattered, and the bodies of Hong Mo Li Ling San Si and Bai Gui Qian You also disappeared from the spot.

Hearing Yuuki Yui utter such bold words, Hanzawa Kuriko didn't react much, and Mizuno Yui also didn't make any extra expression.

A moment later.

"Yuki, be careful."

"know."

Another clear, shattering sound rang out, and the last Mizuno Yuu vanished.

"Is it over?" Hanzawa Kuriko slung her battle axe over her shoulder, hoisted her wand, and strode toward Yuuki Yuuki.

“It’s over.” Yuuki Yui nodded, flung off the wide sleeves of her shrine maiden outfit, and, supported by tentacles, slowly approached Hanzawa Kuriko.

"Wow, this is quite a hassle." Hanzawa Kuriko looked around, but there was nothing in her field of vision except the darkness around her. "Did you deliberately send them away at this time so you could catch up with me?"

“Yes,” Yuuki Yui readily agreed.

Hanzawa Kuriko's expression turned unusually gloomy, and she silently clicked her tongue.

"I've always wanted to talk to you about this."

As Yuuki Yuki spoke, a more frenzied and gloomy magical power, more so than before, swirled around her and expanded behind her.

That vortex seemed a bit too big, so big that it looked like it could completely engulf the Moonsea Tower, the tallest building in Moonsea City.

A foot stepped out of the whirlpool; it should have shaken the heavens and the earth, but it made no sound.

Then came the other foot, followed by the entire body. A gigantic humanoid creature, seemingly capable of holding the Moon Tower in the palm of its hand, slowly emerged from the vortex behind Yuuki Yukino.

Strictly speaking, that cannot be called a person.

Not only because it doesn't have a physical form in the strict sense, but it's a huge phantom floating in the air, imprinted in the darkness, its dim halo illuminating the space.

Moreover, even if it were a physical entity, it could not be described as human.

At least, humans don't have four hands of different sizes at the same time, nor do they have skin as pale as a dead person.

But the enormous phantom also looked incredibly luxurious, with a silk robe covering its body and a golden mask covering its pale face. Even though the raised hand was just a phantom, it seemed to possess boundless power.

Yuuki Yukino's body slowly rose and floated in front of the phantom, grinning at Hanzawa Kuriko.

"After all, you finally managed to fully wake up, right?"

Chapter 120 Don't Always Be a Coward

"Hanzawa-neechan, if this is all we're going to do, we'll be stuck here for ages. How about we get a little more serious?"

Yuuki Yukino tiptoed, her body rising slowly with a gentle push, her shrine maiden robes fluttering in the windless dreamscape.

“Just what I wanted.” Hanzawa Kuriko stomped her foot on the ground, and a dull sound like a bomb exploding echoed in the dark space. Equally frenzied magic was ignited in the girl’s body.

It wasn't just the two magical girls whose aura was rising sharply; there was also the enormous humanoid phantom behind Yuuki Yuuki.

The enormous phantom slowly lowered its head. The eyes beneath the golden mask could not be seen clearly, but Hanzawa Kuriko could still sense that it was neither sad nor happy, and its gaze did not seem to be directed at a person.

It was a look of disdain, not the arrogance and contempt between people, but a genuine disregard for the other person's standing, like the look one gives when looking at ants as they walk past an anthill.

Stared at like that, Hanzawa Kuriko felt inexplicably restrained, as if she had really become an ant, and the whole world was a tiny cardboard box folded to hold ants.

Even with almost no magic left, it can still create this sense of oppression.

If Yuuki Yukino's magical power is sufficient, then she will surely be the loser in this battle.

Never mind, as long as I achieve my goal, that's fine.

"Yuki Tamaki, Yuki Tamaki, although I personally really hate you, you really do have a good little sister."

Hanzawa Kuriko sighed with a mixture of envy and jealousy, and approached Yuuki Eri, who was floating in front of the suddenly appearing giant phantom.

Yuuki Yuen's eyes curved slightly, and the enormous, chilling humanoid figure was slowly absorbed into her body. The yellow phantoms around her seemed to solidify even more.

The two magical girls' divine eagles transformed into two shooting stars, trailing long flames across the black canvas, intersecting, separating, and intersecting again.

Each interplay of light brought a surge of energy that shook the entire space, and the slender magical girls unleashed energy far exceeding their physical size, creating deafening roars that echoed everywhere.

"Huh...huh..."

With a thud, Hanzawa Kuriko landed against the cold darkness, panting heavily. She looked up at Yuuki Eri, who seemed weightless, yet whose attacks always seemed capable of destroying her defenses, as she slowly drifted down.

"I told you, Hanzawa-neechan, if things continue like this, there's no way we can put an end to what's going on with this."

Yuuki landed in front of Hanzawa Kuriko and gently raised her knee. The phantoms surrounding Yuuki made the same movement.

The girl's knee slammed directly into Hanzawa Kuriko's body, striking the axe handle that Hanzawa Kuriko had hastily raised.

The knee struck the axe handle, and the metal strings emitted a low boom, like a sonic boom exploding in front of the two. The shockwave from the explosion sent Hanzawa Kuriko flying backward like a cannonball.

chap——

Hanzawa Kuriko lowered her body, planted her battle axe directly into the ground, and slid several meters on the ground before regaining her balance.

"Hanzawa-neechan," Yuuki lowered her knees, "Do you want to die?"

"It's not certain who will fall yet." Hanzawa Kuriko slowly got up, supporting her neck. The sound of her neck cracking as she twisted it was like a sharp bone breaking through the shattered space.

"Sigh." Yuuki Yui sighed softly, "Stop playing dumb, Hanzawa-neechan. I know you're fully awake now, and you should know what I'm asking."

call.

Yuuki Yukino's demonic armor completely vanished. In this dreamlike realm, Yuuki Yukino reverted to her transformation for the first time.

Then, looking at Hanzawa Kuriko in front of her, she asked, word by word, "I mean, do you really want to die?"

Hanzawa Kuriko's cold gaze swept over Yuuki Yuuki again and again, as she slowly approached, her hand gripping her battle axe.

The soles of her shoes sank into the dark space, and the only sounds in the silence besides her breathing and heartbeat were like a countdown to death. If Hanzawa Kuriko were to suddenly attack, it would be incredibly difficult for the exhausted Yuuki Yuuki to transform and dodge.

Tap, tap, tap.

Hanzawa Kuriko was getting closer and closer, and Yuuki Yuki could see her own expression reflected in the smooth, mirror-like surface of the bass-shaped battle axe.

Exhausted yet confident, but unable to hide her nervousness, a variety of seemingly unrelated yet intricately connected expressions were clearly visible on Yuuki Yukino's face at this moment.

Tap, tap, tap.

Hanzawa Kuriko moved closer, and Yuuki Yuuki could see her raised hand and feel the chill emanating from the axe blade.

thump.

Hanzawa Kuriko casually tossed the battle axe aside, as easily as throwing away a crumpled piece of paper.

"Well, Yuan, you're much more perceptive than your sister." Hanzawa Kuriko clicked her tongue. "In some ways, you're even more annoying than your sister."

“But my sister probably doesn’t hate you that much.” Yuuki Yu took two steps, almost touching Hanzawa Kuriko’s body, confronting the girl who was about the same height and looked very similar to her.

Hanzawa Kuriko's gaze finally softened. She tossed her hair behind her head and looked at Yuuki Yuuki with an expression that seemed more like that of an elder than an enemy.

You've grown quite a bit.

Yuuki Yui remained silent, her hands hanging down as she watched Hanzawa Kuriko, who was standing there with her head slightly tilted back, gazing at the empty, dark sky, and then uttered several sighs.

"I have also gathered many trustworthy companions around me."

Yuuki Yukino remained silent.

"If your sister were like you, there wouldn't be so many troubles."

"Isn't your sister's biggest problem you?" Yuuki Yuuki retorted.

But it wasn't a question; Hanzawa Kuriko didn't detect any harshness in Yuuki Yuuki's tone.

It was at least much gentler than the sharpness of the confrontation between Yuuki and himself that had just taken place, which was like a needle pointing at wheat awns.

“That’s right, the biggest problem for Yuuki Tamaki is me.” Hanzawa Kuriko finally looked away first, turned around, took a few steps back, and plopped down on the ground: “So, do you hate me?”

Just as Yuuki Yuki had sensed before, after Hanzawa Kuriko completely absorbed those powers, the chaotic magic power completely disappeared, leaving only Hanzawa Kuriko's magic power.

She is very pure, and no different from a complete magical girl.

Similarly, Hanzawa Kuriko's mind, which had been disturbed by her corruption, was cleansed at that moment.

Whether Hanzawa Kuriko will go berserk again due to the corruption of the Black Demon Mark is hard to say, but the current Hanzawa Kuriko is not.