Regarding the fact that my best friend is a magical girl

I woke up to find the world had changed.

If we were to describe it in the context of a game, it would be like a major version update, where traditional media and the internet, controlled by Michelle Yim, were suddenly rendered obsolete overnight.

The rise of thought networks.

Online, this topic has surpassed the popularity of me and Serino.

A new type of network that allows direct access through the brain, eliminating the need for brain-computer interfaces, will allow people to browse news, watch videos, and even live streams without the need for devices like phones or computers. A simple thought will be all it takes to achieve all sorts of convenient functions.

Unfortunately, these can only be achieved in the virtual world.

The current coverage of the Mind Network is close to 40%. Overnight, 40% of the world's total population has adopted the Mind Network. Earth Crystal's ability to run its business is astonishing.

This is just the beginning; the data is still growing rapidly.

Seruno, who was eating a sandwich, was very satisfied with the result and even boasted about it, which was unusual for her.

"Hmph, this is the efficiency of Earth Crystal~"

"Don't be too happy yet. Whether this change is good or bad still needs time to prove."

It's unclear what countermeasures Michelle will take, so we can't be blindly optimistic. After all, people can't live without material things, and Michelle still has an advantage.

Moreover, the mind network cannot provide people with enough to eat; in fact, it has taken away the livelihoods of many, such as those in semiconductor manufacturing and network development.

But none of that matters; this is a virtual world that will disappear sooner or later.

All these problems will be solved when the real new world arrives.

After finishing her meal, Serino wiped the milk from her mouth and asked, "So what's the plan for today? Continue the live stream?"

I shook my head.

"No, let's wait until the coverage of the mind network is higher before considering live streaming. There's news about Halley's new song; let's go to the Chrollo Idol Agency to find her."

When I said that, Seruno looked completely bewildered.

"It was all done in two days? And where is that firm?"

"In the south of the city, in the E6 area, that's... Halley's hometown?"

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The southern suburbs of the city remain deserted. In the courtyard of the two-story longhouse, which is the office of Chrollo's agency, it is no longer as dilapidated as before. The exterior walls have been restored to their original state, the early spring wind has turned the branches green, and even the dance studio has been renovated.

Welcome!

Miss Halley swayed the devil's tail.

"I thought your firm had gone out of business."

"It did go bankrupt, but the property is still in my name."

"Have all the equipment been replaced?"

The recording studio looked brand new and clean, but the decor was a bit old-fashioned.

Halley explained, "It's mainly because we benefited from the New World. A lot of the equipment was old, but it was refurbished when the New World started, so it still works."

"That certainly means you got a good deal."

In the renovated recording studio sat a blonde girl wearing headphones, her face expressionless, but she nodded slightly to the rhythm of the music in her headphones.

She is a magical girl known as the "Goddess of Agriculture".

"Miss Freya, it's been a long time."

Seruno ran up to greet us. Freya had a guitar leaning against her chair and was holding up her phone, showing us the translation results.

【haven't seen you for a long time】

Hmm, communication is still so inconvenient.

"Miss Freya hasn't used the Mind Network yet? Using it can break down language barriers and convey your thoughts to others more directly, you know?"

[Mind networks, the one everyone's talking about online?]

"Hmm, you haven't activated it yet, have you? Let me help you~"

As part of Earth Crystal, Seruno was also keen to promote that new network.

Halley, however, handed me a pair of headphones.

"Miluno, listen to the music first."

After taking the headphones and putting them on, Halley started working on the computer.

"This is a new song that Freya and I wrote specifically for Seruno."

No wonder Miss Freya is here.

"You guys have to write a new song in just two days. You've really worked hard."

"Rather than saying it was written in two days, it's more accurate to say it was an idea that I already had, but it came to fruition when the time was right, like a crystallization."

A powerful and cheerful melody came through the headphones. The song's rhythm was unexpectedly fast, yet it had a cute style. The intro alone had the potential to be a catchy pop song.

However, just listening to the music doesn't tell you where the lyrics start. Even if you've got the composition and lyrics sorted out, there's still a long way to go before a song is truly finished...

After listening to the entire piece in silence, I asked, "Um, do you think this suits Seruno?"

Such a cheerful tune is usually meant to be paired with dancing that involves jumping around on stage, which doesn't quite seem to match Serino's temperament.

Halley replied, “It’s suitable, at least for the current stage. This is the kind of song we need strategically. While gentle melodies are pleasant, they don’t leave a strong impression. What we need is a song that everyone can remember.”

This is just to meet the current demand. Whether Seruno can handle this lively style is still a question. Her personality is a bit submissive, and even I rarely see her lively side.

"Okay, all done."

Seruno clapped her hands and turned around.

"Now, let's use mind networks to communicate, shall we?"

Mind networks can break down language barriers, allowing us to directly understand Miss Freya's thoughts without needing mobile translation software...

They could even escape Michelle's surveillance and keep their plans from being leaked even if they conspired face-to-face.

"Everyone, can you hear me?"

No need to speak, no need for language.

Freya's voice flowed into our minds in the form of thoughts. This feeling was not unfamiliar to me, as communication in the ocean of consciousness also takes this form.

"Yes, but it feels quite strange."

"It's like feeling like you've become one with someone?"

"It hasn't reached that level yet. The fusion of consciousness is even more exaggerated. I can't even feel the chains. But at least there are still boundaries between us."

Seruno's statement is quite convincing, after all, she was once a brain cell of Earth's crystal.

Only she knows what true fusion feels like.

Seruno then looked at Halley.

"So, what about my piece? Can I hear it too?"

Seruno put on her headphones again and initially swayed her head to the rhythm, but then she stopped moving.

"Um……"

She took off her headphones and said with a wry smile, "This song is a bit difficult, isn't it?"

Clearly, she herself felt that this style didn't quite suit her.

Halley doesn't deny it either.

"It's not that simple."

"You're going on stage the day after tomorrow, right?"

"Okay, you need to practice this song well within the next two days."

Seruno scratched her head and said hesitantly, "Let me try first."

I don't have a Morning Star Crystal, and I can't get her more practice time...

No, the Morning Star Crystal is completely useless in the New World!

"We have a live stream tomorrow, so let's get it done in one day," I reminded him.

"That won't work! We simply can't manage it in time!"

Despite her pained expression, she still had to practice.

As a unified will chosen by the Earth Crystal, surely it's not like it can't even sing a song well?

Chapter 444 This is Revenge

(Miluno)

Seruno stayed at the agency, practicing the new song under the strict guidance of Halley and Freya.

I couldn't help if I stayed here, so I simply broke through space and arrived at the Moon Palace.

Michelle.

There was no one here originally, but when I called out to her, this girl appeared out of thin air.

"Auntie, did you come here specifically to mock Michelle?"

Ayao is right, she doesn't usually rely on this data to manage her activities.

She is omnipresent in the new world; even the Kuroro Detective Agency, located far away in Changkong City, is still under her watchful eye...

She knows what we're doing, which is why she's targeting us.

"The mind network is a weapon prepared to counter you, but even so, we still have no advantage against you, so don't talk about mocking us."

I sat down on the sofa, and Michelle sat down next to me.

"Auntie, please help me bring Dad back to life!"

"No, unless there's a better way, your current proposal is out of the question."

"All possibilities have been simulated; there is no other way."