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

However, just watching the two of them take a walk is both boring and tiring.

"Why didn't that short, blond girl do anything outrageous? This isn't like her at all!" Baqi couldn't help but complain.

"Let's keep following her. Maybe she's not just shopping, but trying to shake us off. Helica is definitely dangerous. It would be terrible if she suddenly attacked us around any corner."

Nishio Reki remained unmoved, following not far behind, comforting Baqi and keeping this accomplice by his side while keeping an eye on Tenrai Herika's every move.

He kept staring at her until the end of Herika's date.

The stalking only ended when Nishio Reki's phone vibrated and a message from Yuuki Emi popped up in front of her.

"Have you seen enough? We're done."

Nishio Reki and Inuyama Tomoe walked out from behind in utter embarrassment, only to be severely reprimanded by Yuuki Yuki before the matter was finally resolved.

Thus, the baton of dating was passed to Nishio Reki.

"I'm going to see a movie with Xiaoyuan. The tickets are already booked." Nishio Reki waved his phone in front of everyone, showing them the online receipt for the movie tickets: "This isn't exactly a private, enclosed space, and it's full of people, so it's not outside the rules, right?"

From a rules perspective, it is indeed not a foul.

However, Nishio Reki followed Helica and then Baki, but when it came to her own turn, she chose a place that was impossible to sneak into without a ticket. If Nishio Reki didn't do it on purpose, probably no one would believe it.

They can't even follow you, let alone cause trouble!

Sure enough, among the group, Nishio Reki had the most mischievous ideas.

Even Baqi couldn't help but think to herself, "As expected of Yui's childhood friend, Nishio Reki has inherited Yui's cunning nature."

"But what movie should we watch? A romance? Or an art film?" Yuuki asked curiously.

Movies are a very subjective thing, and it's not easy to leave halfway through a date if you don't like it. If Xiao Li chooses a movie that's too boring, it will be another kind of torture for Yuki Eri.

However, Yuuki Yukino underestimated how well her childhood friend knew her.

"Ah, it's the recently released movie 'The Great Battle of the Little Elves: The Far East Treasure of the Azure Dragon'," Xiao Li replied, feigning composure.

That's right, it's the official movie of the Pokémon IP that Yuuki Yukino bought a handheld console to play for the whole summer. If Yuuki Yukino hadn't felt that squeezing in time to go to the movies while juggling part-time work, studies, and magical girl activities was too extravagant, she definitely would have gone alone much earlier.

"There are still deluxe tickets included with the legendary Pokémon merchandise from the movie," Nishio Reki added.

Hmm, is that it... Someone invited me... And it's a luxury ticket... Well, there's nothing I can do about it then, I'll just have to reluctantly take a look.

As Nishio Reki strolled off to the movie theater with a silly grin on his face, Herika and Baki suddenly felt like they had lost.

……

Today is the day of Satoshi Ikeda's operation.

With the witch's charm, I'm sure I'll be able to fulfill my long-cherished wish.

That's right! It's my long-cherished wish—to win Suzuki Haruka's heart.

Today, Suzuki Haruka will wholeheartedly dedicate everything to him, her burning body and fiery heart will both belong to him.

Just thinking about it made Ikeda Satoshi feel a little thirsty. For the first time, his dream was so close to him, making him feel a sense of unreality.

Don't rush, you can't be hasty. You can't let your guard down until you've completed the last step.

Ikeda Satoshi took out the talisman—a piece of paper of decent quality with a magic circle drawn on it, but she still felt that calling it a talisman was more appropriate.

She had read the instructions on how to use the talisman several times. Whenever she touched the talisman given to her by the witch, the instructions would automatically flow into her mind.

Including instructions on the product itself is a common practice for most products, but Ikeda Satoshi insisted that this was also a test, believing that he was only qualified to receive the witch's grace if he could use the talisman correctly.

The witch must have made her messenger hand over the talisman to her without saying a word and then leave, it must be because of this.

The method of using the talisman is not complicated, and the reason for each step is also thoughtfully explained.

First, a suitable location must be found for the talisman.

The witch's talisman is the key to enabling ordinary people to fulfill their wishes. It is like a bridge connecting humans and magic, allowing ordinary people to briefly glimpse the mysteries of magic and realize their desires through magic.

After all, this is the realm of mysticism and magic, which cannot be widely publicized, so it must be carried out in secret and not be discovered by anyone.

However, contrary to this hidden rule, places where people gather are the most suitable places for the spell to exert its power.

Because people possess magical powers, the more people there are in a place, the more abundant the magical power becomes. Praying in such a place increases the likelihood of one's wishes coming true.

Furthermore, the stronger the connection between the chosen location and the wish you want to fulfill, the better.

Actually, it's not hard to find crowded places like this. Schools, shopping malls, hospitals, aquariums, and of course, movie theaters are all suitable.

Since the movie theater is a place for dates, then this is the best place in Ikeda Satoshi's opinion.

"If it can't be discovered."

Thinking it over, Ikeda Satoshi crept into the bathroom stall.

In this way, the location is considered chosen.

This is only the first step; the second step is to establish a connection with the talisman.

It's not difficult. You just need to prove to the talisman that you are yourself. A little hair, a little blood, anything will do.

However, doing so will activate the talisman, which must be used immediately, which is why Ikeda Tomokazu has delayed taking action until now.

Now, Ikeda Satoshi doesn't want to wait any longer.

Ikeda Satoshi pricked his finger with a paperclip from his bag, and blood immediately welled up from his fingertip.

The drop of blood fell onto the talisman she held in her hand, but instead of staining it, it made the paper glow, and the magical imprint on it became even clearer.

"Success!"

Ikeda Satoshi clenched her fist excitedly. As the talisman lit up, she could already hear whispers in her ear.

She couldn't understand it, but just listening to the rhythmic syllables that she couldn't decipher with her knowledge, she inexplicably felt as if her body was filled with power, as if she had established a mysterious connection with something.

Next, only the final step remains.

All you need to do is stick the witch's talisman in a hidden corner where no one can see it, and you'll be all set.

The talisman absorbs the power of the earth's veins, connects with each person's mind, and gathers in the talisman's owner, thus helping them to realize their wishes.

Ikeda Satoshi stuck the paper on the wall of the toilet stall. The paper, like cheese melting on a hot iron plate, made a sizzling sound and disappeared without a trace, while the magic circle depicted on it remained on the wall.

"Yes, that's it. Then I can leave here in a bit. After that, I just need to wait quietly for the miracle to happen and for that power to gather in my body."

As Ikeda Satoshi thought about it, the whispers in his mind seemed to become clearer and more obvious.

This must also be proof that the spell is working.

Ikeda Satoshi still couldn't understand, and she didn't dare to try to figure out what those whispers meant, but she knew that doing so was definitely the right thing to do.

"So... how long do I have to wait? Ten minutes? Five minutes? Or can I leave now?"

Witch, witch, please bless me, please protect me.

Ikeda Satoshi silently repeated the music to herself several times. The noise echoing in her ears made her dizzy, but she remained unmoved.

To achieve your goals, you will inevitably have to pay a price, but that price is nothing to worry about...

That's right... nothing to worry about...

Ikeda Satoshi waited for a while, muttering to herself, but apart from the faintly shimmering magical mark, she didn't notice any strange changes.

So leaving now shouldn't be a problem, right?

Ikeda Satoshi pushed open the door to the toilet stall and staggered toward the door with the bell ringing.

When she smelled the aromatherapy filling the bathroom, an unprecedented dizziness washed over her, making her feel as if something had exploded in her head, and all the strength in her body was drained away by some mysterious force at that moment.

Ikeda Satoshi felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, and his body lurched forward.

But just before she fell to the ground, she seemed to see something.

A bright pink hue, like cherry blossoms blooming in early spring, flashed before her eyes.

Chapter 150 The Brand

Ikeda Satoshi felt as if his brain had been whisked a thousand times over, turning into a complete mess. Apart from the intense pain, he couldn't feel anything else.

Gradually, the pain subsided slightly, and Ikeda Satoshi regained some of his senses.

She wasn't in pain, but she was very tired, so much so that she didn't want to move a single finger. The scent of the movie theater still lingered in her nostrils, but it had faded considerably. Her heavy eyelids made her reluctant to open her eyes to see the outside world. The temperature on her skin no longer felt as warm as it had in the movie theater.

As for hearing, she could hear people talking around her, not the incomprehensible whispers she had previously perceived, but a common language that she was extremely familiar with and used daily.

Ikeda Tomo was able to hear what the voices around him were saying.

They were talking, as if they didn't exist.

First, it was a mature and gentle voice, but the tone was exceptionally serious.

“A piece of her soul was torn off, a small one, but it was indeed irreversible damage, and it was filled with some foreign matter to fill in the damaged parts, just like using cement to build a leaky wall. You can see it at a glance, but it has indeed been filled in.”

Then came a strong, clear voice that sounded somewhat familiar to Ikeda Satoshi, though he couldn't quite place it: "Explain yourself more clearly. What's with all this talk about leaky walls and damaged souls? I don't understand. Anyway, she's the one causing trouble, right?"

Another voice, which Ikeda Tomo could not quite make out, rang out: "In my opinion, it's like this: I just walked into the restroom and saw her come out of the stall with the brand on it. Then she collapsed. Given the strange things that happened to her, it's almost certain that she was the one who left the mark."

Then came a voice that Ikeda Satoshi had never heard before: "You blond shorty, shut up! But come to think of it, she's just an ordinary person, right? Could an ordinary person do something like this?"

Someone else chimed in, "Don't forget, although I believe I wouldn't lose to anyone in a fight, I'm just an ordinary person. It's just that my situation is a bit special."

What is this saying?

Ikeda Satoshi can understand the content of each sentence, but she cannot understand the meaning behind it.

I am clearly...

What was I planning to do?

Ikeda Satoshi couldn't remember.

She only remembered that she seemed to have received the witch's favor, and then her long-cherished wish was fulfilled...

What was my wish again?

She couldn't remember anything at all.

"Oh? Has that girl woken up? I saw her open her eyes."

Ikeda Satoshi heard someone say that again, followed by the sound of footsteps approaching him.

The silver-haired girl in military uniform lowered her head, her dark red eyes scrutinizing her as she lay on the ground.

"If you wake up, tell us everything you know."