Comics: Starting from Killer Queen

"No matter how you look at it, it seems like you're just beginning to indulge in unbridled extravagance like before," even though it sounded reliable, Aozaki Aoko still cast a suspicious look at her roommate.

The other party was indeed a real young lady, with plenty of living expenses, but most of it was spent on magic research, so the remaining expenses were still a little tight.

This was especially true when Arizuma of Kuonji always spent lavishly on all kinds of high-quality meats for dinner at the beginning of the month. At the end of the month, if Aoko didn't bring her food from time to time, she would sometimes be afraid that the witch would faint from hunger.

Given this kind of criminal record, it is hard to believe such a statement.

Kuonji Arizuma was not angry at Aoko's words, but glanced at her indifferently.

"Instead of worrying about this, think about whether you can get out of this exhausted state before tonight."

"That's right..."

Aozaki Aoko also nodded slightly. Although she drank tea much more frequently than before because of her roommate, the high-end brand that was approved by the picky witch would not make people feel sick of it. Since it was a rare opportunity to enjoy it, she stopped talking about it.

"By the way, I was so busy drinking tea, what about lunch today? Although Youzhu said that the other party should be a magician who knows the rules and will not attack before the evening, it never hurts to be more prepared. How about we order takeout?"

Aozaki Aoko said with a smile, and took out cards that looked like playing cards from the table next to her, but they were all catalogs of products given away by the store.

Because neither of them is very hardworking by nature, in today's era, takeout, which is not common for ordinary people, is no longer a new thing for Qingzi and Youzhu.

This result also led to the Misaki City Restaurant Association proposing at a meeting that extreme attention should be paid to this house.

Unlike today when they were able to rest in the house during the day, they usually ordered food very late. And for Misaki City where there was no one around after 8pm, one can imagine how depressed the delivery person must be to travel such a long distance and come alone to the hillside where the horror legend was spread.

But because they have a cohabitant, they are always able to reach the starting line of two, making it impossible for the store to refuse them.

If it was one serving, you could still complain that it was too far away, but with two servings, there is no excuse. In the latest countermeasures discussed, the restaurant alliance also made a corresponding response.

'If the takeaway is too far away next year, how about changing it to three or more servings for delivery?'

This devilish rule has been passed, but Aoko and the others don't know it yet.

"It's the end of the month now, and the money we have combined isn't enough."

"Let me pay for it. I just happened to have some extra income yesterday, so I'll spend it generously. A big meal was also planned."

Adhering to the principle that ill-gotten gains can go as quickly as they come, Aozaki Aoko decided to make it dissipate like bubbles as much as possible.

"Whoa whoa--"

Kuonji Yuju made a sound that sounded like an exclamation.

So they decided to discuss the enemy while enjoying the food.

"All in all, what do you think our chances are?"

"The odds were slim if your sister had fought alongside yesterday's attackers."

When mentioning the unknown enemy, Kuonji Yuzu's expression became serious.

"It's okay to be caught off guard. The main reason is that we were too passive."

Thinking of what happened last night, a layer of gloom covered the witch's delicate face, which was as delicate as a doll.

Her familiar was taken away by someone else. For her, there was nothing more humiliating than this.

"Then why should we take the initiative to attack in this situation? Youzhu, you have lost one trump card..."

Aozaki Aoko was silent for a while, trying to analyze her own strategy rationally.

"The dog is nothing. As long as we defeat the enemy, we can still take it back. As long as the bridge is still with me, we should be prepared. We still have a chance."

Kuonji Yuzu did not hide her defeat, but admitted it openly. It is not her style to blame mistakes on external factors.

"Most importantly, being proactive allows us to turn passivity into proactivity."

"Until now, we still don't know why the other party didn't reveal any traces of magic in the large barrier. Yesterday's summoning of such a high-level familiar shouldn't have left no traces of magic at all."

Kuonji Yuzu frowned, a little puzzled. Unlike the half-baked Aoko, she was very clear about the value of the magician and knew that the great barrier was not something that could be easily deceived.

But the facts were already there, and she cared more about solutions than finding the causes first.

Unable to locate the enemy, they were the ones who were surrounded.

"If the enemy wants to deal with us, they must target the spiritual vein fulcrum of Misaki City. Whether it is to distract us or to plan a conspiracy, they cannot do without this. Therefore, we might as well burn our boats."

Kuonji Yuju's expression turned cold.

"There are five fulcrums in Misaki City. Apart from the mansion which is a magic workshop and cannot be attacked by surprise, we only need to choose a fulcrum that can gain an advantage and defend it."

Hearing her roommate's words, Aozaki Aoko's eyes lit up.

Although she had just started learning magic, as a manager herself, she also knew some common sense.

The barriers that govern spiritual lands are all reinforced and can generally withstand attacks and defenses lasting half a year.

Therefore, destroying the barrier can only be achieved through a protracted battle or a skirmish.

Generally speaking, when the attacker destroys the fulcrum, they will deliberately play tricks on the magician who manages the land, making him tired, and then start a decisive battle between magicians. Therefore, there is no need to destroy all the barriers. Because it is faster to get rid of the owner of the managed land, and then just unravel the spell, and you will get the land barrier together.

On the other hand, as long as the administrator still holds an unbroken fulcrum, the invader cannot take away the administrator's authority even if other fulcrums are taken away. In this case, the invader must take the initiative to face Aoko and the others.

"When the offensive and defensive situation is reversed, we can prepare the environment that suits us in advance and give the bridge a suitable stage. It will definitely not lose."

Having said this, Kuonji Youzhu let out a light cry, then fell silent again, suddenly looking like he wanted to say something but stopped.

This made Aoko immediately turn her strong gaze towards the witch, with a cat-like curiosity in her eyes.

"Actually, Qingzi, you don't have to go to the battle tonight. This is not an obligation you should take on."

In order to protect the western-style mansion left by her parents, Kuonji Yuju cannot remain calm as long as there is an attack on the spiritual vein, and can only respond.

But Aozaki Aoko is different. The fact that the attacker yesterday did not target Aoko, the real manager, was a hint that he was not really interested in the ownership of the spiritual vein in Misaki City. He just wanted to use it to force out Kuonji Arizuma. Even in yesterday's conversation, the enemy did not even think of concealing this point.

Kuonji Yuju lowered her head and frankly told Aozaki Aoko about this idea.

"From the fact that the enemy gave up the victory yesterday, it seems that he only wanted to gain something by defeating me, not to take our lives. You don't have to worry about it."

Although she was full of fighting spirit, the fairy tale witch did not look like the legendary witch at all. Instead, she honestly described the enemy's strength, her own situation and future in the best possible way, and gave serious advice to her friend from her own perspective.

Even when she inherited the family business from her grandfather, Aozaki Aoko had never felt such a solemn atmosphere, which made her swallow her saliva.

Silence began to spread in the small room.

For a moment, Aoko had the illusion that her roommate had told a joke that didn't sound like a joke.

But Kuonji Yuju was seriously troubled.

The battle between magicians is a gamble of life. No matter how beautiful the guess is, it is just a guess. Even if Aoko chooses to retreat, Kuonji Yuzu will not be angry. Instead, she will think that the other party's choice is very correct and even feel relieved. Not interfering in other people's affairs is the survival rule of a magician.

Looking at the determined eyes of Kuonji Arizuma, Aozaki Aoko was stunned for a moment, then stood up angrily.

"Stop dreaming!"

Aoko knew that these words were not a mockery from the witch because she thought she was cowardly, but proof that her roommate was prepared for death.

But as a high school student in the countryside and an apprentice magician, Aozaki Aoko has always lived according to her own principles.

There is no need to think too much, just face the next battle.

Throwing the quilt aside, Aozaki Aoko put one hand on her slender waist, showing off a graceful figure that is rare at this age and is enough to make witches feel ashamed.

"Maybe I'm immature, but as the heir of the Aozaki family, I don't care what the enemy's real purpose is! He violated the rules and entered Misaki City without permission to attack us. This is enough to sentence him to death!"

"Moreover, the other party was too lazy to even attack me. This clearly shows that he is looking down on me. I must teach him a lesson and make him remember the consequences of looking down on me with his body!"

When she mentioned that she was the only one who was ignored, Aozaki Aoko gritted her teeth in hatred, clenched her fists, and an astonishing aura burst out from her whole body.

Finally, under the gaze of Kuonji Arizuma, Aoko still showed a free and easy smile.

"Besides, no matter if I'm a magician or not, I won't let my friends go to the battlefield alone."

"Could die."

After being silent for a while, Kuonji Yuzu spoke again in a cold tone.

But when this matter was mentioned, Aozaki Aoko changed her previous worry and showed a very confident look.

"No, neither you nor I will die here."

"Qingzi..."

As if she realized her roommate's determination, Kuonji Yuzu also showed a rare look of surprise.

Even though it has been two years since she inherited it, Aozaki Aoko still hasn't made the decision to cross that line. That's because she has doubts about herself after possessing magic.

"Are you ready to wake up?"

The witch asked softly.

Aozaki Aoko cannot use magic easily because the protective spell from the previous magician prohibits miracles from happening casually.

However, Kuonji Yuzu was certain that the old magician was not a great man with a broad mind. To be honest, even if the town disappeared because of magic, he would not feel anything.

Even if he is lucky, he is also a miracle practitioner who has obtained magic from the source.

The original magic had no conditions attached, but as an inheritor who did not explore the root, the mental trauma bound Aozaki Aoko. This was a mental shackle imposed on the only five privileges in the world.

Therefore, Aozaki Touko has always been resentful and mocked her immature sister and her weakness.

Since the human body cannot carry "magic", it is not as effective as a sharp sword.

But has the experience of the past two years blurred that line?

It is also impossible to confirm whether there is a pearl in Kuonji Temple.

"When the time comes, how can we not use it? If you lose because of your bad mouth, I will turn against you and hand you over to the enemy. Even betraying my best friend should earn the enemy's forgiveness."

Aozaki Aoko shrugged and said with a smile.

Although she usually complained about Aoko's optimistic attitude, now the witch lady, who was always considered to have no sense of humor, also smiled gently.

"Do you think you can run away? How can someone who is interested in witches let go of the magician who is right in front of them? We might end up in the hands of the enemy."

Inside the mansion, the girls giggled and joked about their possible future.

But even Aozaki Aoko, who took the initiative to raise the possibility of failure, did not take it seriously.

No matter who the enemy is, there is no reason to lose as long as magic is used.

Although she is not sure whether she has made up her mind, when the moment comes, Aozaki Aoko will not hesitate.

Is enlightenment useful?

As for what kind of results and future will come after using magic, let your future self worry about these troublesome things!

Aozaki Aoko shook her beautiful and smooth long hair, stretched happily, and made a vow before going to the battle.

"Youzhu, after we finish this battle, let's come back and have tea together!"

Chapter 208 Oranges taste really good

It's eight o'clock in the evening.

At this time when even the delivery shops were closed, Misaki City fell into deathly silence.

Although there were flickering lights in the city at night, there was still complete silence all around Aozaki Aoko.

The reason why it was so quiet was because of where they were now.

Taochuan is one of the points in Misaki City that has not been disturbed by outsiders.

Apart from an almost unused viaduct, all that remains is the gurgling river.

Although this river can be regarded as the largest riverbank in Misaki City, it is not connected to the estuary like Fuyuki City, which has economic benefits. In terms of scenery, in Misaki, which is still a rural area, it has no outstanding features and naturally no one cares about it.

After taking the bus, you still have to walk a long distance, which not only isolates you from the hustle and bustle of the street, but also blocks the moonlight. In this cold and gloomy night, two footsteps broke the tranquility.

"There doesn't seem to be any traps in this area. It looks like we have taken over this position."

Kuonji Yuju spoke, looking up at the sky towards the flock of birds that were scattering around them.

During the day, she replenished the Song of Sixpence that was eaten by Aoko. Fortunately, the body of this familiar was just chocolate refined by magic power, and its original purpose was just to serve as a substitute for emergency medicine, so it was not difficult to remake it.

"No sign of the enemy?"

Aozaki Aoko, wearing her school uniform, looked around, observing everything around her vigilantly.

"At least not yet, but someone who can hide from the barrier may have been following us, but we haven't discovered him yet. Besides, whether that guy shows up or not, we have to deal with those daily attacks."

The witch with an indifferent expression naturally took out the cat bell from under her cloak and began to chant her fairy tale.

Aozaki Aoko bent slightly and carefully observed the target in the distance.

From the shadows of the trees on the road above the river bank, I couldn't tell when a few more figures had appeared.