My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Bai Jiangzhu blinked. Although she didn't quite understand, seeing how serious Jiu Xiao was, she obediently nodded and stopped bothering him. She just sat quietly to the side, occasionally handing him a glass of water or a snack.

Jiuxiao continued copying, though the process was somewhat tedious, his excitement was heightened by the thought that these works would soon create a sensation in the world. He kept track of the time as he copied, and only finished the first volume when Xiaoyuan and the others were about to get out of school in the afternoon. Meanwhile, Baijiangzhu had fallen asleep leaning against him at some point.

To Jiuxiao's surprise, only Mami Tomoe was waiting for him at the entrance of Takihara Middle School. He learned that Madoka had been called home, and Sayaka Miki had other business to attend to. As for Homura Akemi, she had undoubtedly gone hunting Kyubeys. Although Jiuxiao had told her that such activity was ineffective against them, Homura stubbornly persisted in her plan. Jiuxiao shook his head helplessly, thinking that this girl's obsession was truly terrifying.

Seeing that Jiuxiao looked exhausted, Mami Tomoe asked with concern, "Jiuxiao-kun, you look very tired. What happened?"

Jiuxiao waved his hand and laughed, "It's nothing, I just had a sudden urge today to 'create' a light novel, and it took a bit of effort."

"Light novels?" Mami Tomoe looked at him with some surprise. "You can write things too?"

"What do you mean by this, Mami-senpai? Can't I have any literary talent?" Jiuxiao raised an eyebrow, feigning displeasure, her tone tinged with a hint of teasing.

Mami Tomoe covered her mouth and chuckled, a sly glint in her eyes: "Oh, that's not what I meant. I just didn't expect that Kusho-kun would have such talent." Mami Tomoe tilted her head slightly, her smile gentle yet tinged with curiosity.

After walking a short distance, seeing that there were no familiar faces around, Mami Tomoe naturally took Jiu Xiao's arm. Two mounds of "fat" pressed tightly against Jiu Xiao's arm, causing him to stiffen involuntarily. So big and soft, senpai!

Mami Tomoe seemed oblivious to his reaction and continued smiling as she said, "King Kusho, since you're so talented, why don't you let me be your first reader?"

Jiu Xiao coughed lightly to calm himself down, trying to ignore the soft touch on his arm. He turned his head to look at Mami Tomoe and found that her eyes held expectation and a hint of playfulness, as if she was waiting for his response.

"Well, we'll talk about that later. By the way, would Mami-senpai be interested in investing in me?"

Mami Tomoe blinked, her smile widening: "Investment? Is Jiuxiao-kun planning to get rich through light novels? But how do you expect me to invest?"

Jiuxiao smiled mysteriously and lowered his voice, saying, "Mami-senpai, this is a golden opportunity. I guarantee that once this book is published, it will make a fortune. As for the investment project, well, I'm currently writing novels by hand, which is incredibly inefficient, and my hands ache terribly. If I had a computer, I could finish writing much faster, and the publication date could be brought forward. Mami-senpai, would you consider investing in a computer for me? It's a sure-fire way to make money. We can split it 30/70, you get 30% and I get 70%."

After listening, Mami Tomoe's eyes flashed with a thoughtful look, then she smiled gently: "King Nine Heavens, you've really got a clever plan. But I'm quite curious, what kind of story have you written that makes you so confident?"

Mami didn't really care about the money; she simply enjoyed the relaxed and pleasant interactions with Jiu Xiao. She liked watching him earnestly promote his "business plan," and she also liked the occasional awkwardness and helplessness he showed. Jiu Xiao possessed a unique charm that always brought a smile to her face unintentionally.

"Since you're so confident, then I'll reluctantly become an investor this time. If I lose everything, then Jiuxiao-jun will have to spend the rest of his life making it up to me." Mami Tomoe winked, her tone playful.

Jiuxiao was overjoyed. Such a good thing? A sly glint flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. He said in a serious tone, "Mami-senpai, what you said really puts a lot of pressure on me. But no matter what the final outcome is, I will take care of Mami-senpai for the rest of my life."

Upon hearing Jiu Xiao's words, Mami Tomoe blushed slightly, but quickly regained her composed and elegant demeanor. She gently patted Jiu Xiao's arm and smiled, "Jiu Xiao-kun, you said it yourself, I've got it."

The two arrived at the computer mall, where a dazzling array of electronic devices came into view. Mami Tomoe linked arms with Jiuxiao, their steps light and graceful, their gaze wandering among the various computer displays. She turned to Jiuxiao, smiling brightly, "Jiuxiao-kun, have you decided which one you want to buy? Or perhaps you need some advice from your investor?"

Jiuxiao pretended to be deep in thought and stroked his chin: "Hmm... I don't know much about computer configurations. Does Mami-senpai have any recommendations?"

Mami Tomoe didn't know much about these things, but surely buying the expensive ones was the right thing to do, right? After all, there's always a reason why expensive things are expensive. She winked playfully and pulled Jiu Xiao toward the booth of a high-end brand.

"How about this one?" Mami Tomoe pointed to a laptop, and the price tag made Jiuxiao gasp. He subconsciously touched Xiaoyuan's wallet, wondering if this investment was too extravagant.

"This is too expensive, almost 25 yen. I'm just writing a novel, I don't need such high-end equipment, do I?" Jiuxiao scratched his head with some difficulty, his gaze lingered on the price tag for a few seconds, and then turned to Mami Tomoe, trying to see something from her expression.

Pointing to the description next to her, Mami Tomoe said, "This one has an eye-friendly screen, is lightweight and portable, and has a great keyboard feel, making it especially suitable for long writing sessions." As she spoke, Mami Tomoe lightly tapped the keyboard and nodded in satisfaction.

25 yen wasn't much to Jiu Xiao, but he didn't want Mami to spend too much. After all, she lived alone, without any income, relying on her parents' inheritance. He was afraid that giving her so much money at once would be a burden. Jiu Xiao hesitated for a moment, about to try and persuade her, but Mami had already taken out her credit card and said to the clerk with a smile, "This one's the one. Please wrap it up for me."

Seeing Mami's insistence, Jiu Xiao felt a warmth in his heart. Could this be considered being kept by his senior? The thought suddenly flashed through Jiu Xiao's mind, then he found it somewhat amusing. Anyway, with Madoka's example already there, what's a little more from his senior? More debts are never a bad thing.

After leaving the computer mall, Mami Tomoe invited Jiuxiao to her home. Jiuxiao gladly accepted the invitation, and the two went to her place together.

Stepping into Mami Tomoe's apartment, the neat and cozy furnishings made her feel comfortable. Mami Tomoe took off her coat and hung it on a hanger, then turned to Jiuxiao and said, "Please sit wherever you like, don't be shy. I'll make you a cup of tea, I'll be right back."

In the end, drinking tea was just a pretext. Two young people in the prime of their youth, alone in a room, naturally couldn't just be drinking tea. Except for the last step, they did almost everything they should and shouldn't have done.

Outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the curtains, casting a warm orange glow. Inside the room, Mami Tomoe leaned against Jiuxiao's shoulder, her cheeks slightly flushed, her breathing still a little rapid. Her fingers gently caressed the hem of Jiuxiao's clothes, her eyes filled with a hint of shyness and contentment.

As if suddenly remembering something, Mami Tomoe asked curiously, "Speaking of which, I haven't seen Kyubey for the past few days. Where did it go? Did it run off somewhere again to trick people into signing contracts with it?" A hint of worry flashed in Mami Tomoe's eyes. Through Jiuxiao's various hints and combined with her own experiences, Mami Tomoe was now convinced that Kyubey was no good bird.

Jiuxiao gently ruffled Mami's hair and comforted her, "Who cares? Maybe she'll get beaten to death." This was, of course, a joke; Kyubey wasn't so easy to deal with.

So what was Kyubey doing at this moment? After suffering repeated setbacks at Jiuxiao's hands, it had no choice but to temporarily change its strategy. It knew that Jiuxiao and Ba Mamei were already wary of it, and appearing directly before them would only complicate matters further. Therefore, Kyubey decided to temporarily conceal its whereabouts and instead search for other potential contractors.

Unfortunately, Sayaka Miki caught her eye. Following her to the hospital, Kyubey discovered that the child had a childhood friend with an injured arm, a condition that couldn't be fully cured with the medical technology of this era. A sly glint flashed in Kyubey's eyes—hadn't this been her chance?

It appeared silently in front of Sayaka and said in a seductive voice, "Sayaka, do you want to save your childhood friend?" Kyubey's voice was like a devil's whisper, carrying an irresistible magic.

Sayaka paused, then quickly noticed Kyubey standing on the windowsill. Remembering what Madoka and Kushou had said to her, alarm bells rang in her mind. A surge of rage followed: "Shut up! I don't want to become a walking corpse! Stop your hypocritical face and get out of here!" Sayaka Miki lunged forward, grabbing her schoolbag and throwing it at Kyubey.

Cupid deftly dodged, her backpack slamming against the wall with a dull thud. Her actions quickly drew the attention of those around her, but she paid no heed, her eyes fixed solely on the white creature. Her fists clenched, knuckles white, clearly consumed by rage.

"Do you think I don't know your tricks?" Sayaka's voice trembled, filled with barely contained anger. "Xiaoyuan and Jiuxiao have already told me everything! You just want to use our despair to turn us into your tools!"

Qiu Bi clicked its tongue inwardly. These young people these days are so hard to fool; they all treat it like a street rat, wanting nothing more than to kill it on the spot. It's all that man's fault for being so talkative; otherwise, it wouldn't be in such a passive position.

It quickly adjusted its strategy, deciding to resort to moral blackmail: "Sayaka, are you really going to give up this opportunity? Your childhood friend's arm injury clearly has a chance to heal, you clearly have the ability to change all of this, yet you give it up because of some pointless suspicion? Can you bear to see him live in pain and regret for the rest of his life? He loves the violin so much, but because of his arm injury, he can no longer play. Are you really willing to stand idly by?" Kyubey's voice was deafening, carrying an invisible sense of pressure, striking straight to the heart.

Sayaka's body trembled slightly. Kyubey's words were like a sharp blade, piercing straight into her heart. The image of her childhood friend's pained face and his confident violin playing on stage flashed through her mind. Her heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and her breathing became rapid.

"I..." Sayaka's voice choked with emotion, the inner turmoil making it almost impossible for her to think. She truly couldn't bear to see her childhood friend suffer because of his injured arm; her heart felt torn in two. On one hand, she clearly understood Kyubey's intentions, knowing that once she made a contract with it, she would fall into an abyss from which there was no escape. On the other hand, she couldn't bear to watch the person she cared about most suffer incurable pain, even losing his life's passion and dreams.

Seeing an opening, Kyubey seized the opportunity and continued in his seductive voice, "Sayaka, you don't need to make a decision right away. You can think about it carefully and see if your wish is worth the price you pay. What do you think? You don't want your childhood friend to know that you have the ability to help him, but you miss the opportunity because of hesitation, do you?"

Coercion and bribery had finally made Kyubey understand. If Jiuxiao were here, she probably would have punched Kyubey's hypocritical face long ago, silencing it completely. But at this moment, Miki Sayaka was completely panicked.

"I'm warning you, don't do anything reckless! That kind of thing... I could never agree to that kind of thing. If I did that, would I still be myself...?"

Sayaka's voice trailed off, as if she were talking to herself. Her gaze began to wander, and the inner turmoil made it difficult for her to stand. Kyubey's words coiled around her thoughts like venomous snakes, leaving her no way to escape. She felt her sanity being eroded bit by bit, and her inner defenses gradually crumbling.

"Sayaka, you're wrong. Even if you wish to become a magical girl, you're still you, just with a different way of living, like Mami." Kyubey's voice rang out again, carrying a force that dragged people into the abyss.

"Don't you dare mention Mami! She trusted you so much, yet you took advantage of that trust and manipulated her like a puppet!" Sayaka suddenly screamed, her voice filled with anger and pain.

Seeing this, Kyubey wanted to continue its manipulative tactics, but just as it was about to speak, it received an urgent communication from other incubators, abruptly stopping the conversation. It left only a faint message: "Sayaka, it seems our conversation needs to be temporarily suspended. My 'guest' has already jumped into the net. Think it over carefully; time waits for no one, and your childhood friend can't afford to wait." Kyubey's voice gradually faded into the air, as if it had never existed, but the invisible pressure still lingered in Sayaka Miki's heart.

The girl stood rooted to the spot, her hands gripping the hem of her skirt tightly, her fingertips turning white from the effort. Her heart pounded like a drum, and the seductive voice of Cupid seemed to still echo in her ears. The air around her seemed to freeze, so heavy that she could barely breathe.

P.S.: Please subscribe on time, everyone. These days, even writing about kissing won't get approved, and I can't even win the revival round... No matter how I revise it, it just disappears into thin air after I resubmit it.

Chapter 154 Wash yourself clean and wait for me

After much deliberation, Sayaka Miki still couldn't make up her mind. Then, she suddenly remembered Jiuxiao's magic; perhaps there was still a chance. She took out her phone to call Jiuxiao, but hesitated for a long time before finally pressing the button.

Sayaka Miki's finger hovered over the screen, as if stopped by an invisible force. The words Jiuxiao had told her kept replaying in her mind: Magic and miracles exist, but they are not free. To gain something, you must pay the corresponding price.

If it were that guy, what price would he demand from me? Would he lend me a helping hand? Or would he, like Kyubey, force me to make an irreversible decision? Sayaka Miki pondered silently, her thoughts growing increasingly chaotic.

Finally, she mustered the courage to send Jiu Xiao a message, asking him to meet her at the coffee shop where they had first met after school the next day. Miki Sayaka clutched her phone tightly, as if it were her only lifeline. The setting sun cast its glow on her face, reflecting the weariness and anxiety in her eyes. She knew she had nowhere else to turn; Jiu Xiao might be her last hope.

After enjoying his senior's tender embrace, Jiuxiao had barely stepped into Homura Akemi's house when he received a message from Sayaka Miki. He glanced down at his phone screen, his brow furrowing slightly. Sayaka Miki had never contacted him before, and he had no idea why.

After reading the message, Jiu Xiao seemed to be deep in thought. He smiled mischievously and quickly replied, "Oh dear, did Sayaka ask me out alone to confess to me? Let me make this clear from the start, you can only be my mistress, Madoka is already my first wife."

When Miki Sayaka saw Jiuxiao's reply, her face instantly turned red with anger. Her fingers flew across the screen as she typed, "You narcissist! Who wants to confess to you?! And you call yourself a 'little sister'? Did you even ask Madoka what she thinks? I have important business to discuss with you!" Her heart pounded even faster, and the tension she had felt earlier vanished.

Jiuxiao chuckled and continued teasing, "If Xiaoyuan agrees, would you accept being her concubine?"

Sayaka stared at the screen, so angry she wanted to smash her phone.

"I mean, does Madoka know you're a narcissist?" Miki Sayaka replied through gritted teeth, her finger almost piercing the screen. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, telling herself she couldn't let Jiuxiao lead her astray. She had more important things to deal with now, not arguing with this guy.

Seeing her reply, Jiu Xiao laughed even more unrestrainedly. He leaned back on the sofa and lazily continued typing: "Okay, no more joking. I'll be on time for our appointment tomorrow. Remember to wash up and wait for me."

When Miki Sayaka saw Jiuxiao's last sentence, "Remember to wash yourself clean," she felt a wave of dizziness. This guy really dared to say anything! He promised to treat her as a "brother"! Who talks to their brother like that?

She stomped her foot, gritting her teeth and inwardly cursing this guy as utterly hopeless. However, after calming down, she felt a strange sense of relief. At least Jiu Xiao had agreed to meet, which meant she still had a chance...

After ending the conversation, Jiu Xiao had a vague idea of ​​why Miki Sayaka had contacted him. The bait had been cast long enough; it was time to reel it in. He put down his phone, his gaze drifting to the window, a sly glint in his deep eyes.

But for some reason, a sense of unease flashed through his mind. Kyubey had been unusually quiet lately, almost abnormally so. Jiuxiao narrowed his eyes, his fingers lightly tapping the sofa armrest as he pondered Kyubey's possible movements. This cunning creature never fell silent without a reason; it must be plotting something in secret.

Looking at the empty house, Jiu Xiao's pupils contracted, and the unease in his heart grew stronger. He took out his phone to contact Akemi Homura, but found that Akemi Homura's phone was always unreachable. Jiu Xiao's heart jumped. Akemi Homura should have been back long ago by this time, and now that her phone was unreachable, was she trapped inside the witch's barrier?

The thought of Homura Akemi possibly being in danger made Jiuxiao jump up from the sofa, grab his coat, and rush out the door. He kept dialing Homura's number as he ran, but there was still no answer. Jiuxiao's brow furrowed deeper and deeper; the unease in his heart almost overwhelmed him.

At Madoka's house, Kaname Junko and Madoka sat facing each other across the sofa. Kaname Junko held a cup of hot tea, but her eyes seemed unfocused, as if she were preoccupied. She took a small sip of tea, her gaze falling on Madoka, hesitant to speak. Madoka noticed her mother's unease, put down her homework, and asked with concern, "Mom, is there something you want to tell me?"

Kaname Junko was silent for a moment, then finally spoke as if she had made up her mind: "Madoka, lately... have you been hiding something from me?"

Xiao Yuan froze, a flicker of panic crossing her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting together, and whispered, "Mom, I... I haven't been hiding anything from you."

Kaname Yoshiko watched her daughter's reaction and sighed inwardly, "Girls grow up and leave home." She put down her teacup and went straight to the point: "Have you... gotten a boyfriend?" Kaname Yoshiko tried to keep her tone gentle, but her eyes were fixed on Madoka, not missing a single expression on her face.

Upon hearing the word "boyfriend," Xiaoyuan's cheeks instantly flushed red. She frantically looked up, waving her hands in denial, "No, no! Mom, I don't have a boyfriend! Jiuxiao-jun...he..."

"Sigh~ So that child's name is Jiuxiao." Kaname Shunko smiled meaningfully, looking at her daughter's flustered appearance, which made her even more certain of her guess. She sighed softly and said gently, "Yuan, Mom doesn't mean to object to you making friends. I just hope you can tell me honestly so I don't worry."

Xiao Yuan had a bad feeling. How had she "gone inadvertently"? She lowered her head, her fingers twisting tightly together, her voice barely audible: "Mom, you're messing with me... Jiu Xiaojun... I don't understand what our relationship is right now..." Xiao Yuan's voice grew softer and softer, and the blush on her cheeks became more pronounced. She felt her heart pounding, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

Looking at her daughter's expression, Kaname Shunko understood perfectly well what she was thinking. She was probably already hopelessly infatuated. Kaname felt both relieved and worried. Relieved that her daughter had finally grown up, but worried about the mysterious origins of the boy, Jiuxiao.

Silently choosing her words, Kaname Yuuko slowly spoke, "Yuan, I'm not trying to blame you. I just hope you understand that matters of the heart need to be treated with care. What exactly is going on between you two, Jiuxiao? I just want to understand, after all, you are my most beloved daughter. Can you bring that child home so I can give you my opinion?" Kaname Yuuko's tone was gentle, but her eyes held an unwavering determination.

Xiao Yuan's heart pounded even faster when she heard her mother's words. She looked up, her eyes filled with both panic and curiosity: "Mom, how did you find out about Jiu Xiao Jun? I've never mentioned him before. Have you seen him?" Xiao Yuan's voice trembled slightly, clearly surprised by her mother's "precognition."

Kaname Shunko smiled slightly, a sly glint in her eyes: "Have you forgotten what I do for a living?" As she spoke, Kaname Shunko pulled out a stack of photos from behind her back. The photos showed the scene of Jiuxiao confronting that thug that day.

When Xiaoyuan saw the photo, she was shocked. She couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hands and hurriedly explained, "Mom, it's a misunderstanding! That day, Jiuxiaojun was just protecting us, so..." Xiaoyuan's voice stopped abruptly as she realized that she had once again "confessed" to her mistake. Her cheeks instantly turned bright red, and her fingers clenched the hem of her clothes tightly, as if doing so would make her disappear.

Seeing her daughter's flustered state, Kaname Yoshiko decided not to tease her anymore: "Don't worry, I've already found out what happened. Although Jiuxiao acted impulsively, his intention was to protect you. I'm not blaming him, but I hope you understand that you shouldn't act rashly when you encounter danger. What if they have helpers?" Kaname Yoshiko's tone was gentle, but her eyes held a hint of seriousness.

Xiao Yuan was speechless for a moment. She couldn't very well say that someone like that could easily defeat a whole group by himself, could she? Although it was true, if her mother knew, she would definitely think that Jiu Xiao was a violent and aggressive person. She lowered her head and said weakly, "Mom, I understand... We will be careful."

Looking at her daughter's obedient appearance, Kaname Yuuko's heart softened. She reached out and gently stroked her hair, saying softly, "Yuan, Mom believes in you. You've always been a sensible child, knowing what you should and shouldn't do. As for Jiuxiao, although I haven't met him many times, judging from your reaction just now, he seems to be a trustworthy person."

Hearing her mother's words, Xiaoyuan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She looked up, her eyes sparkling, "Mom, thank you for understanding me. Jiuxiaojun... he's really a good person. Although he can be a little impulsive at times, he always thinks of others. I... I don't know how to describe him, but I think he's the most special person I've ever met."

Looking at the sincere emotions in her daughter's eyes, Kaname looked on and thought, "This child is hopeless." Kaname sighed softly, a helpless smile playing on her lips. She reached out and pinched Madoka's cheek, her tone teasing, "Looks like our Madoka is really head over heels in love."

Xiao Yuan's cheeks flushed even more instantly. She lowered her head, not daring to look her mother in the eye, and whispered, "Mom... please don't tease me. I'll bring Jiu Xiao Jun to see you tomorrow, but you mustn't make things difficult for him then..."

Kaname Yuuko just smiled, gently patted Madoka's shoulder, and said with a hint of affection, "Don't worry, Mom won't make things difficult for him. But since you say that, I'm even more looking forward to seeing him. After all, someone who is so important to our Madoka must be extraordinary."

And so, the matter was temporarily put to rest. Back in her room, Xiaoyuan's heart was still pounding, and Jiuxiao's image kept flashing through her mind. She sat on the edge of the bed, cupping her face in her hands, recalling every moment she had spent with Jiuxiao, a sweet smile unconsciously spreading across her lips.

"What is Jiuxiaojun doing now..." Xiaoyuan murmured softly, her heart filled with both anticipation and nervousness. Tomorrow, she would bring Jiuxiao back to meet her family.

Is this what they call "meeting the parents"? Xiaoyuan lay in bed, tossing and turning in thought.

However, what Xiaoyuan didn't know was that a series of "storms" were about to follow.

On Jiuxiao's side, after leaving home, he ran as fast as he could, his mind racing to find out where Akemi Homura might be. He also expanded his sensory range, trying to catch a glimpse of her presence. The night wind howled past, blurring the streetlights in his eyes, but his steps never faltered.

"Little Flame, where have you gone..." Jiu Xiao was extremely anxious, searching and muttering to himself. Suddenly, the ring on his hand (a fragment of the Law of Circles) emitted a fluctuation. Jiu Xiao stopped abruptly and looked down at the ring. A glimmer of light appeared on the ring, as if guiding something. His eyes narrowed, and a surge of hope welled up in his heart: "Is it that direction?"

He moved swiftly in the direction indicated by the ring, traversing several streets before finally stopping in front of an abandoned factory. The factory was pitch black, with only a few dilapidated streetlights flickering in the wind, emitting a faint glow. Jiuxiao instantly heightened his perception to its limit; he could sense the aura of a witch's barrier nearby, but it seemed to be suppressed by some force, appearing extremely weak.

Jiu Xiao's heart sank. Just as he was about to go in and investigate, a white creature suddenly leaped out of the shadows and blocked his way. It was the Kyubey that had come to support Miki Sayaka earlier.

Qiu Bi's red eyes gleamed eerily in the darkness. It landed lightly in front of Jiu Xiao, its tail swaying gently, and its tone was as irritating as ever: "Jiu Xiao Jun, you've finally arrived."

About three hours ago, after Homura Akemi left school, her "enthusiasm" for hunting Kyubey had gradually waned because things had been going well lately. However, just as she was about to go to the supermarket, a Kyubey suddenly appeared in her sight.

Before it could even speak, Homura Akemi decisively activated Time Stop and ended its life with a single shot. Seeing the enemy dead, Homura Akemi deactivated Time Stop, and just when she thought everything was over, another Kyubey suddenly appeared next to the Kyubey's corpse.

Homura Akemi frowned, a vague unease creeping into her heart. She quickly took a few steps back, watching the reappearing Kyubey warily, her right hand resting on the Shield of Time, ready to activate Time Stop again at any moment.

Seeing this, Cupid remained completely calm and slowly said, "Indeed, your ability is related to time."

Chapter 155 QB: You've done a great job, Flame

"What exactly do you want to say?" Homura Akemi asked coldly, her eyes already filled with murderous intent.

Kyubey seemed to ignore him and continued talking to himself: "You're not from this timeline, are you? Or rather, you come from another timeline?"

Homura Akemi's pupils contracted sharply, and her heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Kyubey to discover this secret. Her fingers gripped the Shield of Time tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white, a mixture of shock and wariness swirling within her.

"So what if it is?" Homura Akemi's voice was low and cold, as if it came from the abyss. She fixed her gaze on Kyubey, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.

“That makes sense then. Time Traveler, Homura Akemi. In order to switch the possibilities of the past, you have traveled through countless parallel universes. In order to seek the ending you desire, you have repeatedly gone through this process, trying to change fate.” Kyubey’s voice remained calm, as if stating a trivial fact. Its red eyes flickered slightly, revealing an elusive meaning.

Homura Akemi's heart raced, and her fingertips trembled slightly. This was something she had never encountered before: "What exactly are you trying to say? If you're just here to expose me, then I don't mind sending you on your way."

Kyubey gently shook its head, its tail swaying gracefully behind it: "No, I didn't come to expose you. On the contrary, your existence has answered a question for me. That is, why does Madoka Kaname, as an ordinary person, possess such great potential? Now, I finally understand. Her power does not come from herself, but from you—Homura Akemi. You repeatedly went back in time, trying to change her fate, but inadvertently endowed Madoka Kaname with power beyond common sense. Every time you restarted the timeline, her cause and effect accumulated, eventually reaching a critical point."

Kyubey's voice echoed through the empty streets, and Homura Akemi's breathing gradually became rapid. Countless memories flashed through her mind: the failures and despair she had experienced, the price she had paid to save Madoka Kaname.

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Homura Akemi's voice trembled slightly, but her eyes remained as cold as knives. "If you're just trying to shake my beliefs, then you've miscalculated."

Kyubey tilted his head slightly, a sly glint in his red eyes: "Shaking your beliefs? No, I just want to tell you a fact. Your actions, though well-intentioned, are pushing Madoka Kaname into an abyss from which there is no return. You've done a great job, En. Thank you for raising Madoka into the strongest magical girl, and also the strongest witch."

Kyubey's chilling words sent a shiver down Homura's spine, as if gripped by an invisible hand. The image of Madoka's gentle smile flashed through her mind—the girl she had fought so hard to protect. If her efforts ultimately led to Madoka's destruction, what would be the point?

"You...you're lying to me." Homura Akemi's voice was low and hoarse as she stared intently at Kyubey, trying to find a flaw in its expression.

Kyubey simply wagged its tail gently, its tone remaining calm: "I have no reason to lie to you. In fact, I want Madoka Kaname to survive more than you do. Her existence is crucial to us. And you, Homura Akemi, you are our greatest contributor."

Homura Akemi's mind was in turmoil, and her beliefs began to waver. She recalled the countless times she had tried to rewind time, each time filled with hope, yet each time ending in failure. Was she really wrong? Had her efforts become a shackle for Madoka Kaname?

“No…it’s impossible…” Homura Akemi murmured softly, her eyes gradually becoming confused.