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

“What I’m doing is extremely dangerous, so I absolutely cannot be disturbed in any way. Otherwise, even the slightest aftershock could be too much for my body to handle, causing all my previous efforts to be in vain.” Saint Shion showed the girls her hand:

"What do you think could be so dangerous to me, and what could possibly be worth all this time and effort to prepare, to make such a big fuss, and to go to such lengths?"

The answer is obvious.

Saint Shion's strength is actually not much different from everyone else's. Even if there are differences, they are only in the amount of magic power and combat experience.

But if there is a power strong enough that even the bishop of the Church, which holds the power to liberate the gods and is also hiding secrets, would covet it and would go to any lengths to obtain it, then the owner of that power can only be one person.

The original magical girl herself.

Seeing the other girls' extremely serious and even somewhat frightened expressions, Sheng Shiyin smiled, but that smile only made the girls feel even colder.

"Judging from your expressions, you must have guessed it, right?"

Ah, yes, of course I guessed it. Even if I had some doubts, Sheng Shiyin's words were a kind of explicit indication.

Just recalling the several close calls she had with Lin Jiezi back then, Yuuki Yuen felt a wave of fear.

However, the original magical girl version of Hayashi Kakeru who fought Yuuki Yuuki was a war machine who didn't care about combat experience and was purely about strength and throwing bricks. She could suppress a group of magical girls without any chance to fight back just by using her fists and feet.

If someone like Seishin, who isn't very bright but has a lot of combat experience, were to use that power at will...

Wait, shouldn't the original magical girl's power reside within Hayashi Sakiko and Nishio Reki?

What exactly is the power that Saint Shiyin has now obtained?

"Although the power I've acquired is less than I anticipated, it's enough to deal with you all." Saint Shiyin slowly lowered her hand. "But the people I want to deal with aren't you. Knowing this, do you still intend to stand in my way?"

"The person you want to deal with is Genken Mashiro?" Yuuki Yuen felt her mouth getting dry.

Her words were not a question at all; the moment Yuki Yuki said them, she had already confirmed this fact.

This is no ordinary falling out; it's Seishion's attempt to kill Kenjiro.

Yuuki Yukino knew very well how strong Mashiro Urokino was, and she also knew how strong the power of the original magical girl was.

Yuuki Yukino was well aware of the consequences if these two forces were to collide without restraint.

Both sides will suffer heavy losses; there is no other possibility.

Moreover, the magical power within Seishine's body is not as stable as that of Hayashi Mustard, and it is also different from the situation where the original magical girl consciousness within Nishio Reki never awakens her.

Saint Shion simply forced those powers into her body, which was essentially impossible, but Saint Shion did manage to do it temporarily.

The fact that Seishion has temporarily achieved this means that she will eventually be unable to withstand that power and will face destruction. However, before she faces destruction, she has the opportunity to use this temporary power to challenge Genki Mashiro.

"That's right, the only person I want to deal with is Mashiro Urouge."

At this moment, Saint Shiyin gave an affirmative answer, along with an undisguised threat.

"So, Yuuki Yukino, even so, do you still dare to stand in my way, so reckless as to risk your life?"

Oh no, this is really terrible.

Regardless of whether Seishion's plan succeeds or not, once her battle with Genken Mashiro begins, this Seishuyu Academy will surely cease to exist due to the aftermath of the battle.

Even if Seishion didn't intend to harm innocent people, she would destroy herself when her body reached its limit. In that case, Yuuki Yuki might never know the things Seishion knew, or the reason why she and Gen Urobuchi Mashiro became enemies.

It's impossible to persuade Seishin not to become enemies with Genki Mashiro now, and there's no time for me to sit down and talk with Seishin to understand the cause and effect of the matter.

Saint Shiyin had already begun to take unsteady steps, preparing to slowly pass by.

So, should we use force to stop Shengshiyin?

No, Seishin is not an opponent like Kuroba Reise, who can be defeated in one move by a few people working together. At least Seishin, who possesses the power of the original magical girl, is not.

If a direct war breaks out, the outcome will be no different from the war between Seishion and Genken Mashiro. Once the aftershocks of the battle spread, everything nearby will be doomed to destruction.

Even if Yuuki Yui wanted to protect herself in a fight against Seishin, let alone defeat Seishin, she wouldn't be able to control her power.

Wait a moment.

If you can't control it, then just let it go.

If it were just for a moment, perhaps it could be done with the power of Nyaruko, who can distort even established reality and tear up the contracts signed by the original magical girl.

Let's get started now!

Yuuki suddenly turned to Seishin, and the hand holding the purple silk thread reached out to grab Seishin's golden arm.

However, it failed.

Just before her palm touched Seishin, a powerful force was suddenly applied to Yuuki Yukino, pinning her to the ground.

"I knew you wouldn't give up so easily."

Saint Shion turned her head and looked at Yuuki Yukino, who was struggling to get up but couldn't manage it for a long time.

"But it doesn't matter. I can use you to test my newfound power."

Chapter Ninety-Six Gravity Deployment

"Principal Mashiro, is what is happening now within your expectations?"

"Yes, why do you seem so calm and unhurried?"

"Why have you remained unmoved? Are you really an accomplice of those evil magical girls?"

The reporters' questions came like a torrential downpour, giving Mashiro Gorky no chance to catch her breath.

Even someone as composed as Mashiro Gorgen felt overwhelmed by the barrage of questions from the reporters. It was as if all she could see were their constantly opening and closing mouths and their questions, which were so numerous and incomprehensible that they seemed to be buzzing like bees.

Genjiro curled his index finger and brought it to his temple, slowly rubbing it.

This small movement was also captured by the flash. It seemed that these reporters did not want to miss any useful details, and they kept their eyes on Mashiro Gonno no matter what.

Genken Mashiro lowered her hand, straightened her back, and then glanced at the reporters before slowly asking a question.

"Since you journalists have asked me so many questions, in return, I'd like to ask you a question: even if we figured all this out, what would be the point?"

Reporters immediately responded with "Noryu Masashiro," answers that proved particularly effective when dealing with interviewees who evaded the question.

"This is to uncover the truth. Are you, Dean, planning to turn a blind eye to this?"

"That's right, you just promised to tell us everything."

Xu Yan Zhenbai let out a long sigh from his nostrils.

"I did promise you all that I would reveal what I know, but I still want to ask you, is the truth really that important?"

A reporter immediately provided an answer.

"Of course, for us journalists, restoring the truth is the most important thing."

"We have a responsibility to those in Yuehai City who have doubts about this and to give them the truth."

Gen Kenma smiled, but the smile was full of bitterness.

“You are right to take responsibility for those who have doubts, that’s correct, but who is responsible for Saint Eternal Academy and our students?”

There's more to this statement than meets the eye, and reporters from all walks of life sensed a major news story brewing.

Even if Mashiro Gyoken doesn't say anything, as long as her emotions fluctuate, it's still a good news story.

Another reporter grabbed a microphone and eagerly offered it to Mashiro Gorogen: "What do you mean by this?"

Saint Hymn sat upright and solemnly.

"Why are you all blocking my way here, determined to get the truth out of me? It's because our security personnel were inexplicably attacked today, rendering them unable to perform their duties, which is why you were able to enter St. Eternal Academy smoothly."

"The reason you all came to Saint Yuyou Academy is because of Saint Shiyin's two videos. She was prepared to make a huge fuss about things, whether she appeared or not, and decided to make a lot of false statements. Of course, that's her prerogative."

"Why did you have to choose Christmas, and why did you have to gather everyone at St. Yuu Academy? It's not just our St. Yuu Academy's regular ball, but also your presence, and those magical girls as uninvited guests. Do you all think this is a coincidence?"

"Regarding the matter of Saint Shiyin, as the person involved, this is all I can say. But as the headmaster of Saint Yuyou Academy, what I have to say is completely different."

Genjiro Mashiro's eyes suddenly sharpened, and the invisible anger emanating from him filled the entire room, startling the reporters.

"The academy I'm in charge of is under attack by magical girls. The safety of my students cannot be guaranteed, and my staff have been directly harmed. As the person in charge of everything, I should be solving all these problems, but what am I doing now?"

"I'm trapped here by you! Because of your curiosity, you're ignoring all these precious lives!"

"Then I'd like to ask you, which is more important: your curiosity, your reporting, or those precious lives?"

……

Saint Yu-Yu Academy, playground.

Sakura Hanako's forehead was covered in sweat, which was quite incongruous with the surrounding snow and ice.

On the magical garment around the girl's waist, a hole that looked like it had been burned by a cigarette butt was particularly noticeable.

Below that small hole was a small but shocking scar, which was now covered by light green magic.

It's hard to imagine that just minutes ago, this was a horrific wound that ran through the girl's side waist.

"Huff...ha...huff...ha..."

Sakura Hanako took a few heavy breaths, gently removing her hand from above the wound, and the green covering the wound dissipated.

Seeing that Sakura Hanako had withdrawn her hand, Tenrai Herika quickly supported the swaying girl from behind with her body, which was much shorter than Sakura Hanako, and asked with concern, "How are you? Are you recovering well?"

"I'm physically fine now, but I lost a lot of blood, so I'm still a bit dizzy," Sakura Hanako said, glancing at the snow on the ground stained red with her own blood. "Even though I've healed my wounds, it still hurts a lot. I guess it's phantom pain? It might take a few more minutes to fully recover."

"It's okay, I can bear this level of pain." Mizuno Yu stretched her arms. The injured part on her shoulder had recovered to fair and flawless skin, but the tear in her magic armor could not heal like her body.

After moving her body a few times, Mizuno Yu pressed her shoulders and rotated her arms a few times. Then she repeatedly opened and closed her palms to test her recovery before continuing to speak.

“Normally, I should enjoy, no, endure the pain caused by my carelessness a little longer, but the situation is urgent now, so it’s the right thing to do to get Sakura to help with the treatment as soon as possible. Thank you for your hard work, Sakura.”

"Tch, you know that much. If you still can't tell what's important and what's urgent, I'm going to give you a good beating." Helica rolled her eyes at Mizuno Yu, but there wasn't much disdain in her gaze; instead, it revealed a hint of agreement.

“Even I know when to do what.” Mizuno Yu opened her palm, and the ice crystal longbow reformed, ready to face the upcoming battle.

“I didn’t see that coming.” Helica scoffed, then pointed at the distant spire with her lightning-infused hand. She glanced back at Mizuno Yu, then, noticing the wand that had reappeared in Yu’s hand, turned to look at Sakura Hanako:

"Sakura, this guy and I are planning to go and help Yuuki Yukino. Are you physically capable of keeping up?"

"No problem."

“We don’t need any burdens,” Helica said, then awkwardly changed her words in a low voice, “Don’t push yourself. I don’t want to see you get hurt again. I was really worried sick just now…”

Sakura Hanako and Herrica had been together for half a year, so of course she couldn't possibly not see that Herrica was doing this for her own good. She smiled nonchalantly, raising her eyebrows, and then playfully countered Herrica's words with a joke:

"If you can protect me, this burden, I can easily treat this kind of minor problem for everyone."

"What nonsense are you talking about? You're not a burden." Helica felt even more awkward and quickly turned away so Sakura Hanako wouldn't see her embarrassed expression. "Alright! We'll be off now..."