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

However, a few people are observing the situation. Some relatively fair media outlets, some calm individuals who are not easily swayed by rumors, and Yuuki Yuki and her group, who know part of the truth about magical girls, are among them.

Before knowing Mashiro's purpose, or rather, before meeting Mashiro and Seishion, it would be unwise to act rashly.

After all, this so-called open day and press conference is very likely a trap set by Mashiro Gorgen for these magical girls.

The possibility of luring them here and forcing them to reveal their identities as magical girls in front of everyone, leaving them with nowhere to go and no social standing, is not only real, but not insignificant.

But even if Gyoken Mashiro really did intend to do that, Yuuki Yuuki would have to risk having her identity discovered to stop her from doing something even more dangerous.

Otherwise, if Genki Mashiro were to do something even more dangerous, it would be even more fatal for Yuuki Yuuki if she were unable to arrive at the scene immediately due to her fear of having her identity discovered.

This is a contest of who can think one step further. Whether everyone comes or not, whether they gather or disperse, there are risks involved. Ultimately, it's a high-stakes gamble of choosing one or the other.

All Yuuki Yukino could do was minimize the cost of their high-stakes gamble.

However, things didn't turn out the way Yuuki En had hoped.

Her biggest fear was that nothing would happen.

Yuki Yukino's plan is to react to each move after thorough preparation, but if the opponent doesn't make a move, then Yuki Yukino will be left with no countermeasures.

But today, nothing happened at all.

Five minutes, ten minutes, half an hour, an hour, two hours.

Before they knew it, it was noon, but the gates of Saint Eternal Academy remained tightly closed.

The wait was enough to deter many onlookers who had gathered out of curiosity. These people were just there to watch the drama unfold, not to stand outside the gates of St. Eternal Academy on Christmas Day, where they didn't know when or if the gates would even open.

Aside from some mainstream media reporters and some media or self-media workers who really want to dig up some gossip, there aren't many ordinary people who can actually stick around watching.

In this situation, Yuuki and her group stood out particularly among the crowd of people holding up their phones or cameras.

Every minute and every second that Yuuki Eri stood here was filled with uncertainty, and for her, it was like torture.

Is this also one of the purposes of Gakuen Mashiro?

If Genjiro Mashiro truly intended to lull him into a false sense of security or deplete his energy by stalling for time, then his current state is exactly what he wanted.

Yuki Yui knew that if she continued to be anxious, she might be playing right into the enemy's hands, but she still couldn't shake the feeling of unease in her heart.

While everyone was waiting outside, a number of dissenting voices had already appeared online, and you could guess what the content was like just by looking at the article titles.

Why is the gate of St. Yu-You Academy closed? "Going back on its word, the aristocratic academy plays tricks on reporters." "Ashamed to face anyone, St. Yu-You Academy begins to give the cold shoulder."

Oh, and there are also private posts about it, like "I came here to watch the drama unfold, but I've been standing outside all morning for nothing, I'm so angry." These kinds of posts are everywhere, and more and more opinions are starting to ferment online over time.

However, this time no one tried to control public opinion. It was as if the school and their shareholders hadn't seen the news at all, allowing all sorts of voices to emerge.

If it weren't for Yuuki Yuuki's concern that something unexpected might happen, she wouldn't have been constantly monitoring information about St. Yuuki Academy online. She believed that most people would have already put the matter aside and gone to enjoy their Christmas.

Looking at the familiar school, Baqi became a little impatient and whispered in Yuuki Yuuki's ear to confirm, "Yuuki, we haven't really been tricked, have we?"

Yuuki Yuen frowned, looking at the groups of three or five still gathered outside the school, numbering in the dozens, and shook her head slightly.

"I don't know, but even though things have escalated to this point and there's still no movement, either Mashiro Urokin has some big move in mind, or all of this is still under Mashiro Urokin's control."

"Then we..."

"Wait, keep waiting. She can't really leave these people out there all day, can she?"

Another hour or so passed, and the number of people still waiting at the gate of St. Eternal Academy had dwindled. Even those who remained near the gate found a place to sit and rest, leaving only a handful of people standing at the entrance.

Apart from a few journalists who were genuinely tasked with conducting interviews assigned to them by the media, there probably aren't many people left who are still in the same place, right?

The girls who came with Yuuki Yuki were the same, even though they had assigned themselves their own tasks.

On the advice of Hong Moli, who was familiar with the area, we found a tea shop with a decent view and sat down. Through the transparent glass window, we gazed at the gate of St. Yuu Academy in the distance.

Besides them, there were also some reporters standing in the store who were getting a little cold in the winter, so the store was particularly lively as they went to warm themselves up nearby.

The three magical girls, along with Nishio Reki, sat at one table, while the four fallen magical girls, including Yuuki Yuki, sat at a separate table. No one could say anything about this even distribution.

Normally, Nishio Reki or Tenrai Herika might have fought to sit at the same table as Yuuki Yui, pushing Koumori and Chiyuu to Mizuno Yuu's side, but today no one was in the mood for jealousy.

"Should we keep waiting?" Hong Moli, who had been sitting upright the whole time, glanced at the distance again, turned her head and asked Yuuki Yuuki at the same table, "In a few hours, the St. Yuuki Academy's ball will start, and your Christmas party will be soon too, right?"

Yuuki glanced at the time displayed on her phone and placed it face down on the table: "Three hours left, no, if we hurry, we have four hours left."

"I mean, did that guy really manage to fool everyone in the entire Moonsea City?" Ba Qi said, resting her chin on her hand and pouting with a look of displeasure.

Chiyu, who had been eating non-stop since sitting down, put down her fork: "I don't agree with my sister's idea. Although Genki Mashiro is cunning, the situation at St. Yuu Academy has indeed improved greatly since she became the chairperson. She has done an impeccable job as chairperson."

“Qianyou is right. Even though I hate that woman, I have to admit that I have a lot to learn from her in terms of management. Today, we will definitely give these ordinary people a result.” Hong Moli also voiced her objection.

“Besides, we’ve been standing outside for so long, there’s no way she wouldn’t have noticed us,” Yuuki Yui continued, picking up where Koumari left off. “If we’re having trouble, so is she, which is why you suggested we leave first, right?”

“That’s right, the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light, which is disadvantageous to us.” Hong Moli nodded randomly.

The girls remained silent, but the wrinkles between their brows deepened.

"It doesn't necessarily seem like the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light, does it?" After some time, Ba Qi suddenly said, then picked up her clothes from the chair and gestured with her chin towards the glass window: "Our enemy, isn't she coming out now?"

Baqi wasn't the only one who noticed this unusual activity. Even while they were still discussing it, there were already rustling sounds of people getting up and dressing around them.

Even though they were some distance apart, they could still vaguely see a group of people slowly approaching the gate on the playground inside the St. Eternal Academy.

Among this group of people, Gen Ken Mashiro's unusual hair color stood out.

"Let's go." Yuuki Yuuki called out, and then stood up and waved to the other girls who were also standing up from their seats. Everyone immediately headed towards the gate of St. Yuuki Academy.

After all this time, Mashiro Gorky has finally made a move.

Whatever happens, we can only deal with it as it comes, just as we said before.

As Yuuki and her friends hurried to the school gate, the ancient and religiously significant gate of Seiyuu Academy slowly opened.

With a group of security personnel maintaining order alongside Mashiro Gonno, most reporters behaved themselves and did not swarm in. Even if one or two tried to squeeze into the academy, they were politely but firmly stopped by the security guards.

But the sound of camera shutters, the flashing lights, and the commentary as the live stream restarted never stopped.

"Attention everyone! I have an announcement to make! St. Eternal Academy is now open!"

"Our reporter has just reported that Mashiro, the headmaster of Seiyuu Academy, who had been staying at home, has finally opened the academy's main gate. Let's take a look at the situation on the scene."

"Look, look, this is the Holy Eternal Academy. What did I tell you? What did I tell you? The gates may be late, but they will never be absent."

For the first time ever, Mashiro Gakuen was dressed in a full suit, which perfectly accentuated her figure, which was just right for her age. This made Yuuki Yuuki wonder if the corrupted magical girl who wore a color-blocked hoodie and showed her shark teeth and went crazy was really the same person as the intellectual headmistress in front of her.

As Yuuki Yukino was pondering, Gen Urobuchi Mashiro, standing in the middle of the crowd, scanned the crowd at the school gate.

For a fleeting moment, Genki Mashiro's gaze lingered on her, and their eyes met.

But it was only for a moment. Xu Yanma Shiro immediately withdrew her gaze, gently closed her eyes, and composed herself as usual.

"Thank you all for coming to St. Yuu Academy at this time. I am St. Mashiro, and as the Chairman of the St. Yuu Academy Board of Directors, I welcome you all and offer my sincerest apologies for keeping you waiting."

The flash started again, but the surrounding noise was noticeably quieter.

"Because of the busy affairs of St. Eternal Academy, we have been unable to set a specific time until just now. We have been preparing to entertain you all and for the academy's annual Christmas ball. Therefore, please allow me to apologize again."

Yuki had also heard about the ball; it was a routine event at the Holy Hymn Academy, and the stage for the Holy Hymn Battle in the normal course of the game.

However, life now is completely different from the content in the game. Before releasing that video, Seishin had disappeared without a trace. Yuuki Yui had to attend the Tsukishima Middle School party, so she didn't put this matter on her agenda.

"I believe everyone is here because of a video of the long-lost former headmaster of the Holy Hymn School."

Genken Mashiro continued speaking, extending one of his hands forward.

"Now, I, the chairman of the board, will personally invite everyone to explore the secret that was mentioned by the former headmaster of the St. Silent Academy, which has been buried in St. Silent Academy for a long time."

"A secret related to the magical girl who has always existed in Moonsea City."

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"Then, I invite everyone to explore the secret behind the continued existence of this Holy Eternity Academy." Standing at the school gate, Mashiro Urokin spread out her palms: "This is a secret related to magical girls."

Magical girl!

She said it!

Gen Urobuchi Mashiro directly revealed the words "magical girl" to the public. Yuuki Yukino had considered this possibility, but it was still too small. When Gen Urobuchi Mashiro actually said "⊙(Wu Ba|Meng"), it gave Yuuki Yukino a strong sense of unreality.

Mashiro Gorgen could see her own expression. She shouldn't show too much surprise, but it was still unavoidable for her to furrow her brow.

Using a camera to record one's subconscious reactions and then using that as evidence... Impossible, Mashiro Gorakuen would never do something so stupid.

If Mashiro Gorgen really wanted to expose his identity, there were many more ways he could have avoided getting himself into trouble.

Inuyama Tomoe and Tenrai Herika simultaneously moved half a step closer to Yuuki Yuuki, using their bodies to block her. The other magical girls were also somewhat prepared for a possible conflict.

But in the already noisy crowd, their little actions were nothing more than pebbles that stirred up ripples.

Because the entire pool of water had been stirred up by Xu Yan Zhenbai's words, and there were far more people who knew nothing about it than them, and their reactions were much stronger.

The dazzling flashes of light started going off again.

"What, Chairman of the Board of Directors, could you please elaborate? We just heard you say that St. Yuu Academy is related to magical girls, right?"

"Everyone watching the live stream, did you hear that? It's about magical girls! St. Yuu Academy is related to magical girls!"

"Quick, record a video! Where's your phone? Record it now! This is a once-in-a-lifetime bombshell! All those rumors about organized crime are nothing compared to this!"

In front of such an excited crowd, Genki Mashiro calmly raised her outstretched palm, effortlessly stabilizing the atmosphere.

"Please calm down, everyone please calm down."

A single sentence from Mashiro Gorky was more effective than anything else. The crowd, who had been curiously waiting for an answer, fell silent, but countless cameras were focused on Mashiro Gorky.

"Before explaining these things, I sincerely invite you to visit the Holy Eternal Academy."

Genjiro Mashiro turned to the side, and the security guards and other casual staff on both sides tacitly stepped back a few steps, making way for a passage at the school gate.

"This is also so that everyone can better understand the situation of our Holy Eternity Academy later, and so that I can explain the secret that our Holy Eternity Academy has been protecting all along."

……

Neither Genki Mashiro, nor the school administration of Seiyuu Academy, prohibited anyone from entering, nor did they obstruct or give any special treatment to Yuuki Yuuki and her group. Of course, those who had waited until now to watch the show were also allowed to pass.

Moreover, no one stopped the filming or live streaming. However, before entering the academy, someone specifically emphasized that it was forbidden to disrupt the normal process and to ask questions before being allowed to ask questions. These were basic rules.

So far, Mashiro Gorky has treated everyone the same.

In reality, not many people actually entered St. Yuu Academy, and the vast majority of them were reporters who came to attend the reception. Apart from Yuuki Yuuki and her group, there were not many irrelevant people.

But this doesn't mean no one is paying attention; quite the opposite is true.

Anyone who lives in Moonsea City is more or less curious about how Saint Eternal Academy will deal with the overwhelming public opinion that has followed.