"You guy..."

“Sakura-san, be careful too. That Matsubara Touka doesn’t seem like a simple person,” Mu Xiaoxiao said meaningfully, then turned and grabbed Kurashiki Reina’s arm. “We should go too, Reina.”

"That Sakura Natsumi is too arrogant! Don't pull me back, I'm going to teach this woman a lesson!"

"Alright, alright, don't cause trouble at a time like this, or you'll get a scolding from them."

"You underestimate me, don't you...?"

As the noisy sounds faded into the distance and Kurashiki Rena was dragged away, Sakura Natsumi pouted, "Even if that girl really makes a scene, we're not afraid of her. Don't worry, Dong Hua, she won't be able to bully you anymore, Dong Hua?"

The timid and cowardly girl seemed not to hear Sakura Natsumi's voice. She was still staring blankly at the backs of the two people who had left. Her friends around her did not take the boy's words seriously, but she could not ignore them.

Those words seemed to be hinting at something. Was it just a coincidence, or did he really sense something?

Matsubara Touka was indeed a sickly girl who was bullied by Kurashiki Rena at school. But one day during summer vacation, she met a mysterious girl who helped her and gave her the power to be reborn.

Not only did he get rid of his sickly body, but he also gained even greater strength.

From that moment on, Matsubara Touka decided to take revenge on Kurashiki Reina, who had bullied him. Of course, it wasn't just Kurashiki Reina, but also Sakuragami Natsumi and Shintani Wakaba, even though they had all helped him and were his good friends.

But Matsubara Touka couldn't accept that they had taken her brother away from her!

Dong Hua loves her brother, and since gaining her power, she no longer needs to suppress these feelings. Although Matsubara Hōichi and Sakura Natsumi are just childhood friends and have never dated, Matsubara Dong Hua can tell that they have feelings for her brother.

This kind of thing... is absolutely unacceptable!

After getting revenge on that hot girl Kurashiki Reina, I'll find a chance to drive Natsumi and the others away from my brother... Thinking of this, Matsubara Touka couldn't help but think of the unfamiliar boy from earlier; he looked very mysterious.

"Who exactly is that guy? Did he really sense my unusual behavior? Maybe... I should find an opportunity to test him out. I have to deal with Kurashiki Reina anyway."

The girl was curious and a little concerned, developing a strong interest in Mu Xiaoxiao. However, unlike her inner thoughts, Matsubara Touka remained timidly with her head down, a stark contrast to her inner feelings. "Thank you, Natsumi. I'm fine now. Kurashiki-san isn't bullying me anymore, so please don't argue with her anymore."

"Dong Hua, you're just too kind. Those two aren't good people at all, Feng Yi, what do you think?"

"I know, and I won't let my sister be bullied again."

Neither Sakura Natsumi nor Matsubara Hōichi noticed Tōka's disguise, or perhaps "disguise" wasn't quite right? After all, the former Matsubara Tōka was such a timid girl, and it was only after gaining power that she began to show signs of turning evil.

Standing to the side was Shinya Wakamu, a senior in the archery club at the school. She glanced at Matsubara Touka, then at Mu Xiaoxiao who had disappeared, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.

Chapter 348: A Small Group with Complex Relationships

Kurashiki Rena was genuinely angry. She had always been at odds with Sakura Natsumi and her group at school, and now that it was summer vacation, she still ran into them. She had just been humiliated and hadn't been able to get back at them, which made her really upset!

Wait a minute, if I remember correctly, that jerk just mistook Mu Xiaoxiao for her boyfriend... Boyfriend? The long-haired hot girl was unusually embarrassed and felt a little hot. He shouldn't have taken it seriously, right? Should I explain?

"Rena, are you classmates with Matsubara Touka? You even bullied him before?"

"..."

Mu Xiaoxiao was the first to speak, but she didn't seem to care about any misunderstandings about her boyfriend at all. She asked about unrelated things, which left Kurashiki Rena speechless. She pulled her hand away from his and said, "I just don't like her. She's always so timid at school. Why are you asking me these questions? Are you lecturing me like a mother?"

“This isn’t about whether or not to lecture, it’s about life being in danger.” This girl still doesn’t understand the seriousness of the situation. Mu Xiaoxiao glanced at the hot girl and rolled her eyes at her. “It’s not good for a girl to be timid and submissive, but you’ve bullied her into becoming evil.”

"So you like those timid girls? Hah... Anyway, I'm a bad woman, not like those weak and timid girls who are likable," Kurashiki Rena said with a half-sneer and a half-displeased look. "If you like her, you might as well go find her, and save yourself the trouble of seeing me here."

A wave of resentment washed over her, making her seem more like a jealous, resentful woman than a brazen, hot girl. Mu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but smile, "I think I smell something sour? Could it be that she's been drinking vinegar?"

Seeing her face change drastically as if she was about to refute, she continued to interrupt, "That Songyuan Donghua is not simple. On the surface, she looks timid and cowardly, but it's all an act... Not only that, she has also set her sights on you, the delinquent hot girl who once bullied her. Only you don't know anything and are still foolishly treating her like a vegetable."

Mu Xiaoxiao's words left Kurashiki Reina completely bewildered, and she didn't quite understand what she was saying. Her mind went blank for a while before she gradually came to her senses. As if realizing something, she stared blankly and said, "What...does this mean? Pretending? Are you watching me?"

“Literal meaning,” Mu Xiaoxiao rubbed her temples. Seeing that even the hot girl Kurashiki Rena could show such a clear and silly expression, she couldn’t help but reach out and pat her shoulder. “Rena, you probably don’t know that you’ve been targeted by a dangerous guy. Otherwise, why would I come to find you? After all, you are Aunt Lihua’s daughter. As a partner in the cooperation and alliance, I naturally wouldn’t just stand by and watch you get into trouble.”

Mu Xiaoxiao spoke very seriously. Although he was using Reina as bait to lure out the supernatural being in the shadows, he also had the intention of helping her. After all, Aunt Kurashiki Reika was one of his own, even though this delinquent girl was not exactly a good girl.

Kurashiki Rena was still a little unwilling to believe it. How could this be? She wasn't that familiar with Matsubara Touka, but they were classmates who often met at school. With her timid and humble personality, how could she possibly be a threat to her?

As for pretending, that's even more impossible. Isn't Mu Xiaoxiao from Tokyo? Does he know my classmate better than I do?

Kurashiki Rena really didn't believe these nonsense claims, but when she met the boy's bright and piercing gaze, the words of rebuttal stuck in her throat. She didn't know why, but this guy's expression, demeanor, and eyes were inexplicably attractive and convincing. Even a self-centered gyaru like Kurashiki Rena was a little captivated.

"Tch, I don't believe you at all," the girl said, her mind wavering but her words still defiant. Even Kurashiki Reika couldn't make this rebellious hottie admit defeat. "Mu-kun, you're not trying to get my attention this way, are you?"

She stared at Mu Xiaoxiao's face with suspicion. "I thought you were different from those immature boys at school, but it turns out you're no different from them. You actually tried to attract attention with this kind of idea."

"..."

Mu Xiaoxiao didn't say anything, but rolled her eyes and stared back speechlessly. He wasn't angry at all. Instead, he shrugged and smiled mysteriously, "It's okay if you don't believe me. You'll see the truth soon enough."

As she spoke, she took out an exquisite badge from her pocket. The beautiful female portrait carried a slightly sacred aura. This was the Valkyrie Badge created by Mu Xiaoxiao using the Impression Beret. It possessed many incredible supernatural powers and could be considered a lower-level alternative to the Good Friend Communication Card.

It is now in mass production and has become the equipment for the girls that Mira takes in and trains. After Aunt Kurashiki Reika joins, she will also receive some.

"This is for you."

"Is this jewelry? It looks a bit old-fashioned. By the way, I never accept gifts from boys. What are you trying to do by suddenly giving me this?"

"..."

Mu Xiaoxiao's face darkened. "For your safety, I suggest you carry this with you at all times. Besides, this isn't a gift; it's just a benefit from Aunt Kang Lihua's collaboration. You're just benefiting from her. Many rich people would love to have this."

Mu Xiaoxiao tucked the badge into her arms, waved, and turned to leave. Kurashiki Rena was still a little dazed, staring blankly at the exquisite badge in her hand. It wasn't until the figure disappeared into the distance that she came to her senses. That girl just left like that? For some reason, seeing Mu Xiaoxiao's disappearing figure made Kurashiki Rena feel a chill in her heart, a cold wind blowing from somewhere, and a strange unease.

"Mysterious..."

"Rena, over here, over here—"

Upon seeing her sexy female companion, Kurashiki Rena immediately forgot about the incident and casually put the badge into her pocket without paying any attention to it.

Even after Kurashiki Rena left, Sakuragami Natsumi and the others' attacks on her were not over. Not to mention the Matsubara siblings, Sakuragami Natsumi, a girl who hated evil, also had no liking for that kind of hot girl who bullied students, and she and Kurashiki Rena never got along at school.

Shinya Wakamura was also echoing them, but she spoke less, and an unusually complex expression would occasionally appear on her exquisite face. This subtle change seemed to have been noticed by Matsubara Hōichi.

"Senior Ruomu, what's wrong?"

Shinya Wakamura is an upperclassman and the captain of the school's archery club. Matsubara Hōichi is very close to her; he is not only a member of the archery club but also has a crush on this gentle yet strong upperclassman.

It was because of his crush that he kept secretly watching her and noticed her unusual behavior: "Are you feeling unwell? You don't look too well."

"I'm fine, I'm just a little angry because of that Kurashiki Reina," Shinya Wakamura shook his head and sighed.

“From now on, we’ll just keep our distance from each other. If she comes looking for trouble again, I will definitely not let her off the hook,” Matsubara Hōichi clenched his fist and made a promise. Shintani Wakami just smiled and didn’t say anything, but she glanced at the weak and timid Matsubara Tōka out of the corner of her eye.

Of course, Senior Sister Ruomu was very angry with Reina Kurashiki. She had always disapproved of those delinquent girls who bullied their classmates. If it weren't for her bullying, Dong Hua wouldn't have been able to... But in Ruomu's opinion, Reina Kurashiki's problem was not difficult to solve; the problem was Dong Hua's.

Neither Matsubara nor Natsumi seemed to notice the change in Touka. Thinking of what she had accidentally seen that day—the tentacles on Matsubara Touka's body and her dark side—Shintani Wakamu's heart began to race uncontrollably.

Even today, I can't believe that person was Dong Hua Jiang. This gentle and lovely girl could become so terrifying.

Unfortunately, she couldn't say it out loud, or even dared to. She could only keep it to herself and couldn't let Dong Hua notice anything amiss. She could only force a smile and face her with her usual attitude. Heaven knows how much pressure and hardship Senior Sister Ruomu had endured.

But today seems different. That boy, the boy who was with Kurashiki Reina, gave Shinya Wakamu a glimmer of hope. The things he said to Matsubara Touka were a bit strange. Sakura Natsumi and the others couldn't understand it and simply thought he was Kurashiki Reina's accomplice, standing up for her.

Only Ruomu-senpai sensed something was wrong. That boy must have discovered Dong Hua-chan's true colors. Maybe I can talk to him... As for whether he and Kurashiki Reina are in cahoots, it doesn't seem important at this point.

Shinya Wakamaku made up his mind.

Lost in thought, the archery club senior seemed unaware of the complicated look that Sakura Natsumi was giving her. She and Matsubara Hōichi had known each other since elementary school and were classmates all the way through high school. She also had feelings for her childhood friend, but—

Matsubara Hōichi makes no attempt to hide his feelings for Wakamura-senpai, and even joins the archery club for it. Sakura Natsumi is well aware of this and can't help but feel sad and heartbroken. Even though she has a good relationship with Wakamura-senpai now, she still feels jealous when she sees them talking, especially Hōichi's caring attitude towards Wakamura-senpai.

She was just a good girl, and it was impossible for her to break ties with her senior, let alone hurt Ruomu. Sakura Natsumi, who seemed sunny, cheerful and lively, was actually suffering inside and silently licking her wounds in the shadows.

This small group... seems to have a rather complicated relationship.

Chapter 349: Much More Obedient Now

"Hiss... Hehehe."

Sapporo at night is even more lively than during the day. Office workers gather in twos and threes to enjoy the vibrant nightlife after work. But hidden in the shadows, a strong and deep malice lurks. Dark and murky eyes stare at passersby, as if searching for something.

His eyes lit up when he saw the long-haired, sexy girl, and he quietly followed her as if he had found his prey.

The figure emerging from the darkness was an ordinary-looking man. No one would know that this ordinary man was not actually human. His eyes occasionally emitted a dangerous, blood-red light, but it did not attract any attention. He blended perfectly into the crowd and was not interested in the passersby around him. His eerie gaze was fixed on the stunningly beautiful girl.

I followed her across the road and onto a secluded alley.

Kurashiki Rena was completely unaware of the commotion behind her. After all, she was Kurashiki Reika's daughter, and because of her family background, no one dared to mess with her. She was always surrounded by a group of flattering sycophants, so this proud and self-assured hot girl never felt that she would be in danger—until she heard footsteps behind her.

Turning around, she saw nothing. The empty alley behind her was pitch black, and the footsteps stopped abruptly. Rena thought she had misheard, but as she continued on her way, the footsteps appeared behind her like a shadow, as if some terrifying ghost was following her. Even a glamorous girl like Rena Kurashiki felt her heart skip a beat.

Is something following behind me?

Suddenly remembering what Mu Xiaoxiao had said to her during the day, Kurashiki Reina nervously grabbed her hair, pressed her other hand against her chest, her fingers turning white from the pressure, unable to suppress her racing heartbeat, and her mind wandering uncontrollably.

"Could it be... that it's all true?"

Out of the corner of her eye, she continued to peek behind her. Although she couldn't see clearly, she vaguely noticed a shadow approaching. The girl involuntarily quickened her pace, but the footsteps behind her also accelerated. A cold wind brushed against her face, and goosebumps suddenly appeared. An inexplicable sense of tension made Rena feel a chill down her spine.

Tap tap tap… The distraught girl suddenly lifted her foot, wanting to run out of this secluded, cold, deserted path and escape the terrifying thing behind her, but something was faster than her. The sound of something cutting through the air came from behind, and Kurashiki Rena's foot, which had just stepped out, froze in mid-air, her body stiffening on the spot.

"Waaaaah—!" "What...is this...?"

A terrifying crimson tentacle coiled around her neck. The suffocating girl, her face deathly pale, clutched her slender neck and struggled to turn around. Behind her was a human—no, it wasn't human at all. The writhing tentacles in the darkness were reflected in the girl's pupils, and she saw them clearly.

"!!!!" Monster, monster—! Her vision went black and she almost fainted. She couldn't tell if it was from suffocation or fear. Her hands and feet were ice-cold and she was overwhelmed by a huge shock. When the inhuman monster really appeared in front of her, her worldview of many years was completely destroyed at this moment.

She couldn't even care less about her worldview; only one thought occupied her mind: Was she going to die? "Hehehe," the monster let out an eerie laugh in the darkness. Its tentacles tightened their grip, but instead of crushing the girl's throat, they forced her mouth open. Another tentacle twisted and moved toward her open lips, seemingly trying to turn her into one of its own.

"If only Mu Jun had believed me sooner," the thought crossed her mind. Just as the tentacles were about to burrow into her mouth, a warm current suddenly surged through her body. The warmth dispelled the icy chill throughout her body, and a light shone from her pocket.

With a thud, the Valkyrie Badge reacted, an invisible force instantly pulverizing the tentacles on her neck. The girl, freed from her restraints, staggered to her knees, gasping for breath. She didn't have time to check what had happened. Hearing the heart-wrenching screams and wails behind her, she didn't even dare to look back. Biting her lip, she wanted to escape this place as quickly as possible.

But... my legs went weak.

Damn it! What should I do? My legs are shaking and I can't lift my feet. But strangely, the fear that had just risen in my heart has not reappeared. It seems that some force has calmed my mind. Realizing what's going on, she quickly put her hands in her pockets and took out the source of the light.

Is it that badge?

Kurashiki Rena was stunned. She had casually put the item in her pocket without giving it a second thought, but she never expected that the badge given to her by Mu Xiaoxiao would save her life. Recalling what he had said during the day, the hot girl pursed her cherry lips and could no longer question the mysterious boy.

"GA!"

The sudden scream behind her startled the gyaru. Kurashiki Rena turned around and saw the tentacle monster that had just brought her fear and dread let out a painful howl. The next second, its body exploded, and pieces of tentacle flesh fell to the ground. Rena froze for a moment before she saw a figure appear behind the monster.

"Phew, she wasn't afraid. Her tense eyes and nerves relaxed because the girl could see clearly that the person who appeared was Mu Xiaoxiao. She didn't know why she felt at ease when she saw Mu Jun. That mysterious boy seemed to be able to protect her. But he really did protect me, didn't he?"

Rena Kurashiki gripped the badge tightly in her hand.

“I’m quite impressed that Rena didn’t cry. I thought you would be so scared that you would wet your pants,” Mu Xiaoxiao said as she walked up to the girl who was leaning against the wall, with a smile that seemed to be mocking her.

In the past, if someone had mocked her for wetting her pants like this, Kurashiki Rena would have exploded long ago. But today, she was uncharacteristically different. She simply bit her cherry lips, leaving a tooth mark, and finally uttered a few words, "Moku-kun... thank you."

Huh? Being thanked by this arrogant and sassy hottie, and seeing that her expression was genuinely grateful, Mu Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Given your personality, you actually thanked me? Looks like you were really scared."

"...I didn't expect what you said during the day to be true. What was that thing just now? Are there really monsters in the world?" Kurashiki Rena glanced at the pieces of flesh on the ground, covered her mouth, her face pale, and felt nauseous. But more than the physical discomfort, the change in her worldview shocked her even more.

“You’ve already seen it with your own eyes,” Mu Xiaoxiao laughed. “But don’t worry too much. With that badge, you won’t be in any danger if you encounter this kind of monster. But you should still be careful next time you go out, especially at night. Alright, you should go home now.”

Kurashiki Rena listened to Mu Xiaoxiao's advice with pursed lips, no longer stubbornly arguing as before. She listened carefully and took it to heart. However, when she saw Mu Xiaoxiao about to leave, the girl didn't know where the strength came from, but she grabbed his sleeve.

The once proud young lady with flowing long hair now looked like a little girl, her head lowered and her voice soft and weak, "I...I'm still very scared...Mu Jun, can you take me home?"

She was startled by herself. Why did her voice become so gentle, especially towards a boy? It was obvious that Mu Xiaoxiao held a different place in Kurashiki Rena's heart, not only because of his mysterious background, but also because of the sense of security he brought her after saving her.

“Hmm? Sure, that’s fine,” Mu Xiaoxiao said with a strange expression, “but I’m not used to your gentle attitude, Reina.”

Rena Kurashiki breathed a sigh of relief, then glared at him angrily and stomped her foot. "I was just thanking you for saving me... I never imagined that such a terrifying monster really existed in the world."

Her hand remained clutching Mu Xiaoxiao's clothes, and she stole a glance at Mu Xiaoxiao's face, her body involuntarily moving closer, as if only then could she feel safe. "Mu Jun, who exactly are you? Are you not human either? And what about that power..."

Why did he know all this? At this moment, Kurashiki Rena's curiosity about Mu Xiaoxiao reached its peak, and it became more and more mysterious in the girl's heart.

“There is no one more pure than me. As for that power, just think of it as a superpower,” Mu Xiaoxiao waved her hand. “Actually, I knew from the beginning that you would be targeted by monsters, Reina. You were locked on by a strange aura, but it was not easy to explain to you at the beginning.”

It turned out to be the case.

Kurashiki Rena was still shaken. Being targeted by a monster would probably have killed her if it weren't for Mu Jun. But thinking that he had been helping her from the very beginning, even a proud young lady like Kurashiki Rena couldn't act recklessly in front of him. Her heart softened a little. "Thank you."

She's such a hot girl, she actually thanked me twice.

"I won't go out at night anymore," Kurashiki Rena said, turning her head away, seemingly talking to herself or making a statement to Mu Xiaoxiao. After speaking, she looked up again, her delicate face a little unnatural. She took out her phone and stammered, "Um, can, can we exchange contact information?"

This was the first time in her life that she had taken the initiative to ask a boy for his contact information. Before, it was always the men who would reach out to her, only to be ruthlessly rejected by Rena Kurashiki.

"Don't misunderstand, I'm just worried that I might encounter danger again next time, so I wanted to exchange contact information with you so I can ask you for help in the future," Kurashiki Reina quickly explained, blushing, when she saw that Mu Xiaoxiao didn't speak. But her explanation only made her seem like she was trying to cover something up.

"Row."

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