Regarding the fact that my best friend is a magical girl

"Consider this just me talking to myself, Milno, are you the Star Crystal itself?"

"……what?"

Because this guess was so absurd, even after my transformation, I raised my voice, which was unusual for me.

"There's someone just like you, who debuted at the peak and always crushed their opponents with overwhelming superiority in battle..."

Before Spica could finish speaking, Yangyan and Seruno said in unison.

Sirius?

"That legend is true?!"

The rumor that Sirius was not human has always existed.

She's like a hero who appeared out of nowhere, traveling the world to eliminate monsters that arrive through wormholes, and she's still active on the front lines today.

"After all these years, it's no longer a secret that can't be made public. Although she disguises herself as a human, Sirius's true identity is actually the first Star Crystal to arrive on Earth, and also the first magical girl."

A humanoid Star Crystal—no wonder it has been able to fight continuously for twelve years.

Through the tablet, Kagerou pressed further, "So, the Star Crystals all have their own will?"

"There is no evidence that other Star Crystals also possess intelligence. Sirius is just an exception. Earth at that time was hell and could not wait for a magical girl who needed to grow. That's why she directly entered the battle without a suitable candidate... So I was wondering if you were in the same situation."

Spica is always looking for opportunities to test my identity, even more directly than Lulu, just like those hairdressers who encourage you to get a membership card.

"I don't want to answer that question. When will I get my combat gear back?"

"...It's ready now; it should be fixed by now."

The battle armor is still on this floor; I can feel it.

As Spica led the way, she also advised, "Miluno, a magical girl of your strength should play a greater role in this war."

"I just want to protect the things around me. I will do what I'm supposed to do. You don't need to impose any responsibility on me."

"By staying in touch with the association, we can use phase wormhole technology to send you to any corner of the world where extraterrestrial invaders have appeared, thereby changing the current situation where there are few magical girls in some areas."

"I am not a guinea pig for new technologies."

If you frequently contact the association, it's only a matter of time before your identity is exposed.

"...Sigh, you really are stubborn."

It seems that spica has been abandoned.

She led us into a laboratory, or rather, a weapons workshop.

Besides the researchers in white lab coats, there was also a magical girl with long brown hair and wearing pure white light armor. Her battle outfit was more like that of a medieval light cavalryman than a magical girl, but the inner lining under the light armor looked like a high school girl's uniform.

Metall, nicknamed "Steel Dragon".

Magic is the ability to manipulate various metals and shape them at will.

"Miss Miluno? You're really strong, you can get out of bed right now?"

She does recognize me.

"...What are you doing to my weapon?"

The two short swords were transformed into a slightly longer one-handed sword.

But upon closer inspection, there's a mechanism that allows for disassembly.

"Upgrade! For Miss Miluno's simple and brutal fighting style, these two short swords are far too inconspicuous, so combine them into a long sword when needed! After all, they were used less often than your thick-soled military boots—I know you prefer to kick monsters to death."

As she spoke, she took out my battle boots.

Turn it over.

The soles of the shoes are inlaid with metal rings that resemble horseshoes, not only at the toes but also at the heels.

"horseshoe?"

What kind of horse girl am I?

Long distance or short distance?

Mud horse or grassland horse?

"Although they look like horseshoes, they are absolutely comfortable to wear. They are a bit heavy, but they will greatly increase the power of your kicks. I am an expert in weapons, so please trust me on this point."

"I didn't ask you to modify my combat gear..."

Spica said, "This is what I asked her to help me with."

However, kicking is indeed my fighting style, but I don't want to express my gratitude to anyone who touches my things without permission.

I approached the clothes on the workbench.

These battle suits and the one-handed sword in Metal's hand seemed to come alive and flew to my side, merging into the star crystal within my body.

Then it manifested in me.

How are you feeling?

Metal couldn't wait to ask for his thoughts.

I stomped my foot, thinking that the metal horseshoes would reduce the grip, but apart from being slightly heavier, there was no particular effect.

"It's acceptable, but as for the kicking power... is there a training ground here?"

Seruno quickly said, "Wait! Miss Miluno, you can't make any big movements right now!"

The wound on your back can indeed reopen.

"Looks like we'll have to wait until the next real battle."

"Let me handle this next time too! Miss Miluno, please take care of your health!"

"Ah."

He sheathed the one-handed sword at his waist.

"Then I should probably go too."

"You don't need to be in such a hurry. You can leave after you've fully recovered from your injury."

"No, I have reasons for having to leave."

If Seruno goes back alone and doesn't see me as Shiroko, she's doomed...

Then the fool said, "Since Miss Miluno doesn't trust the association, can I take care of you? I promise I won't test your identity!"

"I'm not at the point where I need to be taken care of."

I pointed to the tablet in her hand.

"Instead of taking care of me, you should go take care of Yang Yan."

"I don't need that. This treatment facility has professional nurses. Why should I be taken care of by an amateur... or a clumsy, silly girl?"

Kagerou initially wanted to say something about a fat otaku, but then changed her mind considering that she didn't know Seruno's identity.

Despite his foul mouth, he surprisingly took good care of Serino.

"I really want to do something for Miss Miluno..."

"I know."

I gathered my thoughts and then placed my hand on her head.

I rubbed that soft, fluffy pink fur.

What I couldn't do as Bai Ziye, I naturally did as Milno. I ruffled Milno's hair and she lowered her head.

I understand your desire to make amends to me, but no matter what I say now, your sense of apology will not be satisfied.

"Ah."

"But my injury is not your fault, it's just that I'm not capable enough."

"How can you say that..."

“I’m serious. My magic makes me incredibly destructive, making everything I touch fragile, but it also makes me unable to protect anything. So, Seruno, your magic is very gentle. If it were you, you would definitely be able to protect many people in the future.”

"leaf……"

My heart skipped a beat, and I stopped what I was doing, my hands sweating.

"……what?"

Seruno, however, looked up and gave a sweet and endearing smile.

"Hehe, the way Miss Miluno said that sounds a lot like one of my friends."

Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Clue That Was Caught

(Sun Yao)

Miss Miluno... left with a stern face.

Yang Yan said bluntly, "She doesn't seem very happy."

"Is it because Miss Spica kept asking about your identity? You clearly stated a long time ago that you didn't want to reveal your identity."

I didn't shy away from it; I spoke frankly to Ms. Spica's face.

She pushed up her glasses and sighed, "There are always people who do these annoying things. If we could get Miluno's full assistance, we would only need a few elites to achieve global support within three minutes... When facing outsiders, personal privacy can be sacrificed."

Miss Spica's ideas were completely opposite to Miluno's.

That's why she appears before us in her true form, rather than as a Virgo.

but……

“I think magical girls should maintain their mystery. If you pressure her like this, she will be even less willing to trust the association.”

"Magical girls need an organization to coordinate and prevent them from being divided and controlled by countries and other forces, which would lead to meaningless internal strife. This is also the purpose of the association. The idolized social image of magical girls and their high salaries are also products of our long-term strategy."

Magical girls were originally just ordinary people.

Whether it's establishing a positive image for magical girls or offering high rewards for defeating monsters, the goal is to prevent magical girls from using their miraculous magic for illegal activities.

Becoming a magical girl is the best choice!