Regarding the fact that my best friend is a magical girl

She locked the tiger monster in a giant bubble cage, rendering its verbal attacks ineffective, and then poured water into it, ultimately causing the monster to drown.

"Hmm, it still feels a bit cruel..."

Perhaps feeling that her statement was somewhat condemnatory of Seruno, Miss Lulu changed her tune after saying this: "However, the other party is an extraterrestrial intruder who threatens humanity, and no matter how he died, he does not deserve sympathy!"

Actually, I also think it's cruel, but I just didn't say it.

From this perspective alone, I am quite merciful. After all, the monsters who die at my hands always pass away peacefully without much pain, not to mention that the seven monsters seem to have no pain receptors.

"What exactly is this strange person?"

"The association and research institutions around the world are discussing this issue, but unfortunately, those who entered the wormhole never returned, and it seems unlikely that humanity will ever find the answer..."

I know what Miss Lulu was talking about.

There's probably no one in the world who doesn't know this, after all, it was a disastrous defeat that's been recorded in textbooks.

Seven years ago, led by three powerful magical girls, this world organized an expedition. A total of thirty magical girls traveled through a wormhole to the "other side" in an attempt to completely eradicate the threat posed by the invaders from outside the world.

The combined fighting power of thirty magical girls is almost enough to contend with the entire conventional army of humanity.

The three leading the team were the original seven magical girls who were given the "name of the planet".

The Sword Heart of the Vast Ocean: Fomalhaut

Aldebaran, the Golden Princess

Hunter Betelgeuse

It was a courageous raid, but also an arrogant one-way trip. Humanity lost thirty magical girls and the Star Crystal, and made no progress in understanding the other side.

The intruders from outside the boundary only quieted down for a few weeks before resuming their attacks through the wormhole with increasing frequency.

At that time, everyone understood that the counterattack had failed.

"Speaking of which, does Miss Miluno have a way to deal with Miss Seruno's abilities?"

Lulu's question brought me back to reality.

"As long as I touch the bubble, I can pop it and get out."

"There's no support in a zero-gravity, frictionless environment, right?"

The logic is actually quite simple. I explained, "If he's smart enough, he can push himself to the edge of the bubble and then use his claws and brute force to break it. After all, Seruno wouldn't give his claws the green light, so he could just come out."

In order to drown the tiger monster, Seruno couldn't make the bubble too big. With the monster's exaggerated brute strength, he would have a good chance of escaping from it. Even if the last steel needle had been used with a little more force, it might have been able to break the bubble.

To be drowned so easily only shows that the other party was indeed not very intelligent.

"I see. So Miss Seruno couldn't keep the monster in the center of the bubble, but the monster just didn't realize it?"

"In a weightless environment, you only need a little force, even just blowing a breath, to push yourself backward, but that tiger monster was just scratching and kicking wildly, and the surging lightning seemed to be just discharging electricity or emitting light, without any decent recoil."

Miss Lulu laughed and said, "It really is silly. This big guy has a human form but no corresponding intelligence."

Only after the tiger monster's enormous corpse was carried away by the disposal team did I say, "It's over, all clear, I'm going back."

"Miss Kagerou wants to see Seruno. Miss Miluno, aren't you going to come along? The reason that child is named 'Seruno' is because she admires you!"

Miss Lulu's emotional appeal was very convincing, but I didn't want to have any interaction with Seruno in this capacity. Not only do I know Ayao, but that idiot knows me too, and I'm really afraid of giving myself away.

And knowing her personality, she'd probably be incredibly excited to see me...

"No, that would be too much trouble."

I handed the girly tablet back to the drone.

"Miss Miluno is so cold."

"That's just who I am."

"No way, you were talking a lot just now... You're not deliberately trying to maintain an 'ice queen' persona, are you?"

I pursed my lips, took off my headphones, and tossed them to the drone.

"I'm leaving."

Of course, I could no longer hear Miss Lulu's reply.

I jumped off the rooftop, quickly left the restricted area, then found a familiar blind spot to deactivate my transformation and blended into the sparse crowd of returning people.

When they got home, Ayao naturally didn't come back.

If she really goes to see Yang Yan, is she planning to reveal her identity and apologize?

I picked up the tablet on the coffee table and continued browsing online discussions about tonight's battle. I flipped through videos and screenshots, and then casually opened a local chat room.

—Speaking of which, Miluno didn't come tonight?—

Oh? So it turns out they're discussing my situation.

—She's gone. I saw her on the street during the evacuation. —

—Isn't it to give newcomers and juniors a chance to gain experience that they don't appear on stage? —

—She'll definitely be waiting somewhere near the battlefield; after all, Miss Miluno seems like a kind-hearted person despite her cold exterior. —

—It's a pity we didn't see Miluno... Speaking of which, aren't Seruno-chan and Miluno's names quite similar?—

—Oh, really. —

—Could they be sisters?—

—Wow, those two sisters are great! But in terms of tone and expression, Seruno seems more girlish, like the younger sister; Miluno is very pretty, but I just don't find her cute enough, so she'll be the older sister!—

"My sisters are all my wives!"

What kind of statement is this that gives me goosebumps? She treats Ayao like a sister.

Just thinking about it makes my heart pound with embarrassment.

Besides, I have no intention of acting cute!

I didn't want to see a discussion about myself, so I took the initiative to change the subject by mentioning certain words.

—Everyone, do you have any suggestions regarding Seruno's title?—

Magical girls all have nicknames given to them by the public, which are second names not recorded in the association's archives.

For example, I am known as "Moonlight Gale" because of my high-speed combat and nighttime operations;

Ms. Kagerou is called "Turkey" because of her wings, fire phosphorus, and irritable personality... Her magic is incredibly destructive, sometimes causing more damage than monsters, so the title carries a slightly derogatory connotation.

—Considering the characteristics of magic, how about calling it 'Bubble'?—

—It's quite cute, easy to remember, and fits Serino's image. —

—No, since she's a magical girl from our Changkong City, how about we call her 'Changkong Girl'?—

What's wrong with this person? To prevent him from starting this trend, I quickly denied it with precise words.

—It's so strange to link a city with magical girls.—

—She was transferred by the association to fill Miss Turkey's vacancy; what if she gets transferred away later? —

—I think 'Bubble' is pretty good, but it's a bit monotonous. —

After discussing for a while, someone made a suggestion.

—How about calling her 'Bubble Witch'? —

Chapter Fourteen Visiting the Sick

(Sun Yao)

The city lights were so bright that even though they were so close to the night sky, no starlight could be seen.

"Hey, we've arrived, Miss Seruno."

"Ooh!"

It wasn't until Miss Lulu reminded me that I realized the propeller above my head had stopped, so I hurriedly jumped off the association's helicopter.

Below is the helipad on the top floor, while the building itself belongs to the "treatment facility".

This is a specialized magical girl hospital under the association, where magical girls injured in battle will receive the best treatment and care.

Although I haven't lost a single hair, in order to see Ms. Kagerou, I still asked Ms. Lulu to bring me here using the special helicopter that the association had provided on site.

"It only took five minutes to cross most of the city. The association's helicopter is incredibly fast!"

Although my trip to the Changkong branch during the day was quick, the atmosphere and my mood at the time didn't allow me to complain about it.

"Is this your first time meeting Miss Seruno? The association's jet helicopters can switch between jet and helicopter modes. Otherwise, how do you think I arranged for you to speak with Miss Yangyan and get to the scene?"

Despite wearing a black formal suit, Miss Lu walked with a bouncy gait, not at all dignified, and her high heels made a rhythmic clattering sound on the black tiles.

"What was Miss Lu'er doing at the scene just now?"

"Hey, it's supposed to be kept secret, but you did a good job today, so I'll just give you a little hint... Actually, the association has arranged a reliable bodyguard for you. I won't say who she is, but I think you can probably guess. I'm going to make contact with her."

I was stunned for a moment, then I realized what was happening.

"Eh?! Could it be... Miss Milno?!"

In the D3 area, besides me, only Milno remains as a magical girl.

"I never said that, you can guess for yourself~"

Miss Lu'er's statement is essentially an admission of guilt.

I actually fought the entire battle under Miluno's watchful gaze?

I wonder how she will judge me...

"Miss Seruno, hurry up, it's getting late. Staying up too late isn't good for the patients."

As the older sister, Miss Lu'er is more lively than Miss Yin Wei, the younger sister, and is at least easier for me to get along with.

I don't dislike Ms. Yin Wei, it's just that she's too serious, and I feel tired when I'm with her.

"Miss Yangyan called you here because she wants to understand your magic better so that she can develop some contingency plans for your future battles."

Miss Lu swiped her employee card and led me from the top floor into the heavily guarded building. Once we were in the elevator, she continued, "And you? Didn't you have any other plans for coming here today?"

She seemed to have guessed, but I still replied, "Yes, I want to reveal my identity to Miss Yangyan."