One-way traffic

If what Homura Akemi said is true, and defeating Witch Night will grant a massive amount of Grief Seeds, then I definitely won't lose out.

Moreover, in the end, she was just a witch.

She glanced at the large number of people on the screen and couldn't help but feel a little more relaxed.

"Then we're guaranteed to win! With so many people, besieging a witch will be a piece of cake—"

No, you're mistaken.

It was Homura Akemi who interrupted the girl's daydreams.

"Only five of us will be going into battle this time."

"ha…?"

"Only five people?!"

This statement left the others stunned as well.

Sayaka Miki, Madoka Kaname, and Kyoko Sakura all showed expressions of astonishment.

"What are you talking about, transfer student! Five people... do you mean you're going to abandon me and Xiaoyuan too?!"

"That's what I mean, you should understand, right?"

"What do you understand! Didn't we agree that no matter what kind of enemy we encounter, we'll stick together..."

She didn't finish her sentence.

On the right side of the screen, Mami Tomoe raised her head and looked at the screen with a serious expression.

It was as if they were looking at herself.

"This battle is different from the past, do you understand? Sayaka, Madoka."

"But, Mami-senpai..."

"That's enough, what's with all this nagging?"

It is a one-way street.

He abruptly interrupted the conversation, clicking his tongue in utter boredom.

"What does this have to do with you two brats? Or do you think you can help if you go? Don't talk nonsense, you both know it's impossible, right?"

Without the slightest hesitation, he stated the facts directly.

"This is a realm where only those with sufficient strength can participate. It's a true battlefield, not a place for kids to continue playing around. Understand?"

"Listen carefully. You might not think much of it, but what if you have to be distracted to protect me and end up losing an eye because you misjudged the situation? Doesn't that seem ridiculous?"

How could that be funny? It's way too bizarre!

Sayaka Miki and Madoka Kaname had expressions of utter disbelief on their faces; they dared not continue following Accelerator's train of thought.

However, they still understood why the other party would say such a thing.

Because she has no power and is not a magical girl, she would only be a burden if she went up there.

In that case, it's better to stay obediently in the shelter.

despite this.

—Some strange thoughts remained buried deep in the hearts of the two girls.

"Sakura Kyoko, Tomoe Mami, you two are responsible for guarding the area around the shelter. Everyone in Mitakihara will be there. As long as you protect it well, you don't need to worry about casualties."

"Understood~"

"I understand, but... are only a few of you going to fight that Witch's Night?"

"I'm a little surprised," said Sakura Kyoko.

Originally, only five people could fight. With this allocation, if he and Mami could hold off the shelter, then…

Only the three of them remained to fight against the Witch's Night.

Will there really be any problems with this?

"no problem."

Homura Akemi said without even blinking.

"Although there are only three people, their combat strength is the largest, so there is no need to worry about insufficient combat strength."

Rather, if even these three combined can't win, then adding two magical girls wouldn't make any difference.

If even that person can't win, then perhaps there really is no one in this world who can defeat Witch Night...

Homura Akemi buried all her thoughts and took a deep breath.

"Then, do as I say."

Kyoko Sakura and Mami Tomoe were responsible for guarding the vicinity of the shelter.

Then, Homura Akemi, Hatsune Miku, and Accelerator, three people who are at their best in terms of combat strength, are responsible for going to the vicinity of the harbor to confront Witch Night.

This is the most ambitious plan she can currently conceive.

If even this faction can't resolve Witch's Night.

Perhaps, it's true, even the last hope has vanished.

…It won't be like that.

Homura Akemi gripped the purple Soul Gem tightly in her hand and murmured to herself.

This time, she had a premonition.

It is definitely possible!

"Tomorrow is the day of Witch's Night."

"All success or failure will depend on that time."

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The final day brought it to an end.

Everyone evacuated their homes and went to the shelter; no one dared to run out again.

Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki are the same.

"Sayaka..."

The two men, like everyone else around them, were restless and uneasy inside the shelter.

But at least they understand this one thing.

This is definitely not just a simple thunderstorm.

In order to help these people get through this difficult time peacefully, the five people went to the deepest part of the battlefield.

"Everyone, are you really sure there's no problem?"

"Trust them, Xiaoyuan."

All Miki Sayaka can do is simply talk about it here.

"If it were them, they would definitely be able to accomplish all of this...!"

"Um…"

Madoka Kaname nodded, her worried gaze fixed on the entrance to the corridor.

Only Sayaka Miki.

He sat there, his eyes shining with an unusual light, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

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Near the harbor.

A girl with long, straight black hair stood here alone.

Yes, all alone.

"...What exactly happened?"

Can't get through.

Moreover, they can't be seen at all.

No matter whether Homura Akemi sent emails or made phone calls, she couldn't get through to Accelerator or Hatsune Miku's phones, let alone find their location.

Everything was agreed upon before we came...

"Could something have happened? Why at this particular time..."

Tick.

At this point, the sound had already reached us.

Homura Akemi's eyes widened, and she turned around as if in a daze.

She stood by the harbor railing, facing the vast sea.

That's it.

—A white fog appeared directly in front of the sea.

Yes.

That was a mist that the girl could never forget, a mist that would forever be etched in her memory.

"This is…!"

She couldn't help but look up, but all that lay ahead was shrouded in mist.

Countless familiars and witches drifted past her.

then.

Directly ahead on the sea, the largest shadow appeared.

A figure hanging upside down, resembling a human.

Above that was a body of unimaginable size, like a spinning top.

Of course, she knew the other person's name.

"Witch, night."

Homura Akemi subconsciously uttered the monster's name.

same moment.

The witch flying in the sky laughed.

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It's time to start.

On their journey, Accelerator and Hatsune Miku walked together towards the harbor.

They were already prepared and rushed to Homura Akemi's side, then waited for the Witch's Night to arrive.

That's how it should have been.

—In the very next second.

Accelerator took a step forward, and then something shone.

"…What?"

He discovered something.

The vector axes of space are completely distorted.

Bang——! !

Under his direct gaze, the world before me was transformed.

This is a dark, gloomy space.

then.

"how do you feel?"