Starting with magical girls, I'll reign supreme for eternity.

Although I had already witnessed the terrifying magic and precision of control in Beihai, experiencing it firsthand still left me feeling incredulous and shocked.

Full bloom, huh?

As she was thinking this, a phantom appeared behind Chi Lian and embraced the woman who had aged beyond recognition.

Qingluan and Yuanwei were taken aback for a moment. They both recognized the phantom.

"Hey, isn't that Tokiko, the magical girl who once perished together with an S-class calamity beast?"

Iris frowned and examined it carefully. "This is... a mental imagery domain? Compressed within Crimson Serpent's body?"

"A fragmented mental imagery domain." Qingluan took a breath. "So that's how she influences reality?

Magical girls have a wide range of uses for their mental imagery domains. It's not impossible for them to compress their mental imagery domains into someone else's body, but it's very difficult.

After the magical girl dies, she wants to leave behind a mental imagery domain.

It's something that can only be achieved by fully opening the bottle.

Because Qingluan failed to obtain her own mental image domain, she studied this thing extensively.

However, it is clear that this incomplete mental image domain was compressed into Chi Lian's body after her heart died during her magical girl days.

Was it a miracle created by the desires of someone who had died?

Or was it simply that her teammates helped with it?

"Mother……"

Hearing Chi Lian's last murmur, Qing Luan was slightly taken aback.

However, Shion acted as if she hadn't seen or heard anything, and simply raised her magic spear.

"Wait……"

Before the words were even finished, the sharp magic pierced through the witch and the magical girl, turning into a raging fire.

It was like an execution.

The already incomplete mental imagery domain was completely destroyed, leaving no trace of Chi Lian, only ashes scattered in the wind.

Qingluan stretched out her hand, her expression showing a hint of regret.

Magical girl Tokiko is a hero of the Disaster Management Bureau, she saved them...

“It’s just an illusion.” Iris next to her seemed to have noticed something and patted her shoulder. “Don’t be so discouraged.”

"Well, I just thought that Chi Lian might be Shi Xin's missing daughter."

"Let's just pretend we don't know..."

The legendary magical girl from the Disaster Management Bureau, whose daughter went to the Witch Association and became its head or something.

It's somewhat of a scandal.

My heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Even at the very end, the magical girl Tokikomori didn't use her remaining power to retaliate; she simply embraced her daughter in her final moments...

The magical girl who had killed Chi Lian glanced at them, and Xiao Bai immediately shrank behind her in fright.

Qingluan was also a little scared, and she gripped the iris tightly.

Instead, Iris smiled and nodded—because she couldn't move her body and could only nod, "Sect Master of Qingyun Sect, not bad!"

Having said that, she raised her head even higher: "Shion, you truly are my nemesis! I'll consider this a win for now, but don't get cocky! Iris-sama will win back her glory sooner or later!"

Ziyuan glanced at her but didn't pay any attention, and simply turned to leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Qingluan released her grip on Iris, who, paralyzed and unable to move, cried out "Ouch!" and fell to the ground.

Qingluan turned her head and glanced at her, then told Xiaobai to help her up, and continued chasing after her ahead.

As expected, Ziyuan stopped in her tracks.

He turned around, and in his hand appeared the spear that had just executed Chi Lian.

Qingluan stopped abruptly, raised her hands, and stammered, "I... I have no hostility, I... I didn't want to fight you..."

However, he quickly calmed down.

After all, she is Qingluan, a mature, calm, and composed magical girl.

But Iris, whether she was still holding a grudge after being thrown down or simply caught up in her excitement, suddenly shouted, "It's alright, Azure Phoenix! Even if we fight, Purple Orchid won't kill you! Fight! Fight! You can't shine without fighting!"

Qingluan was sweating slightly: "Do you really want me to die...?"

"Believe it, belief doesn't need a reason!" Iris waved her numb hands vigorously, like a dutiful fan cheering on her. "It's okay, I fought her twice and didn't die. Shion won't kill people randomly. Go all out and show me your strength, Qingluan! For me, use [Final Descent] on her!"

"Xiao Bai, shut her up!"

"Qingluan, you coward, boohoo..."

Once the iris's mouth was gagged and it quieted down, Qingluan breathed a sigh of relief and carefully observed the other.

Thankfully, she wasn't angry. She slightly bent her legs to make sure she wasn't looking down at the other person and appearing too arrogant. She subconsciously wanted to put her hands on her legs, but that felt like talking to a child and was a bit impolite.

She quickly withdrew her hand and cautiously asked, "Are you... are you in full bloom now?"

"Half a step."

Half a step? What does "half a step" mean?

The iris behind him looked eager to show off, but her mouth was gagged, so she couldn't speak and could only worry helplessly.

"Uh, so that means it's not at full bloom?"

"Ah."

Qingluan showed a hint of disappointment.

She thought the Qingyun Sect would have magical girls who could safely enter the Mankai realm.

Seeing such a powerful magical girl, one can't help but feel that she has already reached the pinnacle of magic.

Every fully bloomed magical girl is a legend, and in Qingluan's eyes, only those at the fully bloomed level can compare to this magical girl named Shion.

As a result, even after all this, it's still not in full bloom...

"In short, thank you for your help. The Disaster Management Bureau will always remember your assistance and will be happy to assist you with any requests..."

"Send money, the more the better."

Qingluan blinked, thinking she had misheard. "Huh?"

"Then let's max out the seed."

It's still about money...

Thinking this, Qingluan paused for a moment, scratched her head, and ultimately dared not speak carelessly, "Fully blooming seeds are very rare even in the Disaster Management Bureau..."

Then he added, "As for money, our Disaster Management Bureau has plenty of funds. We can contact the Qingyun Sect for payment later..."

"Oh."

Hearing the other party's emotionless response, Qingluan secretly glanced at him.

Ziyuan looked slightly unhappy.

I felt apprehensive and also felt that my gratitude was not sincere.

We absolutely must not anger the sect leader of the Qingyun Sect.

She was a mature, calm, composed, and quick-witted magical girl, and she quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "Blooming, is Blooming's unclaimed seed okay?"

Ziyuan tilted her head. "You have one?"

He quickly took out two seeds from his person and handed them over, saying, "I have two Blooming Seeds that I collected from the Witch's Guild. The Disaster Management Bureau doesn't really need them. If you like them, consider it a thank you..."

Before he could finish speaking, the two seeds in his hand had already disappeared.

Seeing the girl, who had been expressionless, show a hint of satisfaction, Qingluan felt a little relieved.

Then, my gaze was involuntarily drawn to that delicate and beautiful face, and I was momentarily lost in thought.

He was startled awake when the girl turned to look at him, and lowered his head with a flushed face.

"Do you... do you know anything about Mankai?" Qingluan asked somewhat flusteredly. "I'm very curious about Mankai, but the Disaster Management Bureau doesn't allow research on it..."

"I don't know much about it."

Shion put away the seeds and said calmly, "All I know is that you'll die if you enter the Full Bloom stage."

With a sigh, Qingluan knew about this matter as well.

However, it is uncertain when they will die after entering the Mankai form, because in history, there have been magical girls who remained active for a period of time after entering the Mankai form before disappearing.

Some died immediately, while others died after the battle was over.

Magical Girl Tokiko gradually died after killing the S-rank calamity beast after entering her full power.

“One of my seniors, a few years ago, in order to save someone, slightly touched the realm of full bloom, and then the seed had a problem, she lost consciousness, and has not woken up since. The doctor said that she will probably remain like this until she dies.”

Taking a breath, Qingluan said softly, "I want to save her."

"Oh."

"The Disaster Management Bureau doesn't want me to continue investigating Man Kai's matter, nor do they want to save her. Therefore, I want to join the Qingyun Sect and use their power to save her. I don't know if it's possible, and I don't know if you're willing..."

She spoke nervously, telling the whole truth.

Although lying might be more acceptable to the other party.

For example, saying things like admiring the Qingyun Sect or worshipping its power—although Qingluan does admire its strength now, it has nothing to do with her wanting to join the Qingyun Sect.

So it's best to tell the truth and win the other person over with sincerity.

After all, she, Qingluan, is a mature, calm, steady, quick-witted, and honest magical girl.

Qingluan was already somewhat tempted when Shuiling invited her before.

After personally experiencing Shion's power, this idea became even more firm.

Regardless of whether the Qingyun Sect has a way to save her predecessor, at least here, she can study the secrets of Mankai.

No need to worry about the witch coming after you.