Knights Don't Need a Youthful Romance Story

Unconsciously curling up, the girl buried her head in her arms as if unwilling to face the world.

The warm sunlight shone on the girl through the window.

But the girl felt no warmth at all, only a chill all over her body.

Within the Soul Gem, murky black energy surged continuously, as if it would completely devour the girl and drag her into despair at any moment.

But no matter how much the black energy surged, it could not completely devour the Soul Gem.

"What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"

Suddenly, a pair of arms gently touched the girl's shoulders.

Like a frightened little animal, the girl retreated to the corner in terror.

He grabbed the blanket and held it in front of him.

What came into view was a girl whose beauty seemed otherworldly.

A gentle smile graced her face, and her slightly purplish white hair seemed to shimmer in the sunlight.

This is a girl who, with just one glance, gives the impression of being an incredibly pure person.

It's as if they don't belong to this filthy world.

A gentle smile on one's face seems to have a peculiar magic that can calm people down.

Even a young girl immersed in sorrow and despair would briefly forget her inner pain upon seeing the Holy Emperor.

Even the girl herself didn't realize that she had unknowingly lowered her guard against the Holy Emperor.

Noticing that the girl's emotions had calmed down considerably, the Emperor's smile became even gentler.

Luo Zhen had told her before that she should make good use of her outstanding appearance.

At first, the Holy Emperor did not quite understand the meaning of this passage.

But as he came into contact with the cursed child, the Holy Emperor gradually understood the meaning of those words.

Because of her innate and unique temperament, she is very easy to make people like her.

This is true even without deliberately doing anything.

The Holy Emperor seemed to understand why Tendo Kikunojo had insisted on making her the leader of the safe zone.

Perhaps it's because his own demeanor helps to unite the people below, making those who see no hope feel as if they have seen hope themselves.

As a decorative figurehead and mascot, I was undoubtedly very competent at that time.

In a way, the Holy Emperor was somewhat grateful to Kikunojo Tendo, after all, it was that guy who inadvertently taught him how to use his appearance.

Although I only consciously used it later, I had already gained experience.

As a gesture of gratitude, the Holy Emperor publicly executed another member of the Tian Tong family that day.

After all, there really aren't many good people in the Tiantong family.

Aside from Tendo Kisara, who left early on, he was alright.

If we kill all the remaining guys, we might accidentally kill one or two of them.

But if they were to execute every other one, there would definitely be many who slipped through the net.

The reason they weren't killed immediately was to maintain the stability of the safe zone.

"If it's really painful, just cry it out."

"You'll feel better after you cry it out."

Seeing the girl with tear stains in the corners of her eyes, the Holy Emperor reached out and stroked her head with a touch of heartache.

She was called a girl, but she was actually only twelve or thirteen years old.

In the eyes of the Holy Emperor, he was just a little child.

Although she herself is only seventeen years old.

However, I still subconsciously treat the other person as a child who needs to be cared for.

"I......."

The girl opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something.

For example, they might say things like, "I'm actually fine," or "I'm okay," to sound tough.

After all, it's really embarrassing to cry in front of strangers.

But the hoarse voice paused, and in the end, it said nothing.

But tears streamed down her face as if they had broken a string.

"I, I......."

Wiping away her tears haphazardly, the girl desperately wanted to prove that she wasn't actually sad.

But no matter what, he could not say anything against his conscience in front of the Holy Emperor.

The sobbing grew louder and louder.

Even though the girl wanted to control herself, she simply couldn't.

Hearing the girl crying in the room, Tokiwa Sougo and Ryouma exchanged a glance.

"Kabuto once said that making a girl cry is an unforgivable act."

"Is that what they say?"

With his arms crossed, Tokiwa Sougo said thoughtfully.

He was forced to admit that he couldn't recall exactly what Tendou Souji had said.

After all, he never got his lines right when he used the Rider's Time Watch to transform.

Asking him to recite a single sentence spoken by a knight in its entirety is asking too much of him.

"I think so, more or less."

"I'm leaning against the door," Luo Zhen said.

Because they were worried about upsetting the children inside, Ryouma and Tokiwa Sougo chose to wait outside the door.

Neither of them had much confidence in their own charm, and the same was true when it came to raising children.

Luo Zhen, in particular, felt a wave of panic at the thought of having to take care of a child.

After all, children with their boundless imaginations are creatures that adults with fixed mindsets simply cannot comprehend.

Black Woz, who was sent out on a mission by Tokiwa Sougo, is not particularly good at this either.

All I can say is that if Tokiwa Sougo asked him to, he would risk his life to take care of the child.

But whether or not they can be properly guided is another matter entirely.

But the Holy Emperor is different; she's the queen of the kids in the safe zone (just kidding).

She is the actual guardian of a large group of children.

Hearing the gradually subsiding crying from inside the room, Tokiwa Sougo and Ryouma breathed a slight sigh of relief.

But just as the two breathed a sigh of relief, a terrifying magical fluctuation emanated from the living room.

The despair and pain revealed in that magic could be clearly felt even from a great distance.

"Hey, isn't it?"

Grinning, Tokiwa Sougo said, "I feel a bit of a toothache."

The problem isn't even completely solved here, and another one is already starting there?

"Stop talking and get to work."

"If you're feeling frustrated, I can find you a few Kewpies to vent your anger."

Waving his hand, Luo Zhen quickly walked towards the living room.

Tokiwa Sougo sighed and followed.

Although I jokingly said when I came that I thought it would be very interesting.

But seeing it in person didn't make me happy at all.

Chapter 950, Section 971: Mami Tomoe Falls into Despair

In the living room, Mami Tomoe's fingers trembled violently, her face filled with despair.

It was as if I had heard something incredibly unbelievable.

A few minutes ago, Homura Akemi called her to the living room, saying she had something very serious to say and that she should prepare herself.

At first, Mami was nervous but didn't care too much.

After all, is something serious going to be destroyed after Takihara is discovered?

Mami Tomoe wanted to crack a joke to ease the tense atmosphere, but seeing Homura Akemi's serious face, she didn't say anything.

It's strange, but I always feel a strange sense of familiarity when I look at Akemi, Homura, and Mami.

This feeling of familiarity is really strange.

It feels like I've seen it before, but then again, I haven't.

"So, what exactly is it?"

Turning her head to the side, Mami Tomoe asked in a slightly hesitant tone.

She didn't know why, but she always had this feeling that she shouldn't have asked that question.

It's as if asking that question will lead to something very dangerous.

How could that be? Could it be that this sentence would trigger some kind of death sentence?

Mami Tomoe chuckled self-deprecatingly, her mind a complete mess.

To be honest, I saw just too many things today.

The man who defeated the witch, Kyubey being held in someone's hand, and the child who supposedly turned back into a magical girl.

These words always made Mami Tomoe's heart clench with unease.

Mami's inner unease led her to unusually resort to self-deprecating jokes to try and relieve her inner pressure.

But the inner pressure did not subside at all; in fact, it made me even more uneasy.

Grasping her slightly trembling hand, Mami Tomoe forced herself to calm down.

But the more I try to calm down, the more panicked I become.

A voice inside Mami Tomoe was telling her to run and not to listen to anything that followed.

But reason made Mami Tomoe sit down.

Rather than be a happy fool, Mami Tomoe would rather be a painfully enlightened person.

Even if the truth is very cruel.

That's what Mami Tomoe thinks.

She thought she was mentally prepared.

But in fact she didn't.

Humans tend to subconsciously overestimate themselves.

Upon hearing Homura Akemi's words, Mami Tomoe's heart crumbled.

"Long story short."

With a sigh, Homura Akemi looked directly at Mami Tomoe and said:

"The Witch's Night will arrive in a few months."

"A powerful witch who has survived for a long time and does not need the protection of a witch's barrier will come to Mitakihara."

"At that time, everything Takihara owns will be destroyed."

"Even if multiple magical girls fight together, it will be useless."