Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　To be honest, though, she didn't seem to be that extravagant; perhaps it's just that her perspective was limited...

　At least Cong Yu felt that she didn't understand what true extravagance and indulgence were. After all, he had seen plenty of real "extravagance" before.

　It's no exaggeration to say that at the rate she spends money, the Vatican could be lavishly consumed by her for a hundred years without collapsing.

　The Pope's role was merely to "hold back," and even if he only used his fingers to hold onto the hem of his trousers, that was already considered inadequate.

　Cong Yu sincerely and without joking began to mourn for the Holy See... To be honest, if it weren't for her bloodline and potential (power) not being up to par, Cong Yu felt that Sister Selena would actually be quite suitable.

　He still remembered the promise Selena had made to him [Cong Yu (the boy)]... Selena was quite a good kid after all.

　As Cong Yu was thinking this, Dente, who was looking around, spotted her: "Hey? Cong Yu, what are you doing here..."

　Then, her voice immediately softened as she recognized the woman sitting opposite Cong Yu: "Huh? That wouldn't be..."

　It's...it's actually...

　Cong Yu is actually on a date with Xian Kui?

　"Hiss! Cong Yu is terrifying!"

　Dente gasped, having contributed to global warming: "That's not surprising, that's not surprising."

　Muttering to himself, Dente, who seemed to have misunderstood something (perhaps it was a misunderstanding?), looked at Cong Yu with an expression of admiration.

　She then put her hand to her mouth, making a "zipping" gesture, indicating that she would not tell Yaochuan Guang and the others.

　……

　Cong Yu: Oh no!

　Chapter 671 Just walk the path ahead, don't ask about the future

　As we all know, when a woman says no, she means yes; when she says no, she means yes... So Dente's statement that she won't reveal anything at this moment is definitely worth considering.

　If Dente hadn't promised to keep the secret, Cong Yu wouldn't have thought so much about it, but she's already gone this far...

　What can I say?

　Cong Yu out!

　……

　Cong Yu could almost guarantee that Dente would keep the secret for at most six hours... but fortunately, Cong Yu had a clear conscience.

　The saying "If you are upright, you have nothing to fear" perfectly encapsulates Cong Yu's sentiment of "My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror."

　Anyway, Yaochuan Guang wouldn't care (whispering)

　But wouldn't you say he's taking advantage of Yaochuan Guang's naiveté to have affairs? That's not exactly the kind of respectable husband he is...

　This feeling of guilt and reflection lingered in Cong Yu's mind for nine and three-quarters of a second before his thoughts were drawn to other things.

　"Therefore... I hope that you, Xian Kui, can explain the situation to the world and promote 'The Source of Brilliance'."

　Eileen Grenor said this with a very serious expression: "At the very least, we need to achieve a balance with negative magic."

　Erin Greno is the representative of the Reverse Kings team.

　Xian Kui didn't recognize this person at all!

　Although she had heard the other party say that they were doing this and that for the sake of humanity, she had never heard of this before.

　It's uncertain whether it's reliable or not.

　So, Xian Kui looked at Cong Yu with pleading eyes, asking for his opinion... even though the two weren't very familiar with each other.

　For some reason, after only spending some time together, Xian Kui had already begun to regard Cong Yu as someone he could ask for help.

　Perhaps in her eyes, she relied not on the King of Fengdu named Congyu, but on another, more reliable and unwavering version of herself.

　"Yes, just like she said..."

　"That's what the reliable Cong Yu said, resting his chin on his hand, ignoring the prying eyes of Dente and Selena in the back seats."

　"If it were really promoted, it would probably be possible... provided that one can learn it and endure it."

　As Cong Yu and the helpless Eileen exchanged a glance, she said abruptly: "This spell is very powerful, but it also comes at a cost."

　It's not because it's "strong" that it needs to bear a price, but simply because it's "special," so it deliberately puts a burden on the body.

　The burden is not a side effect, quite the opposite...

　The explosion stemming from "glory" is actually the side effect itself... If the source interception can continue, there is no need for glory.

　This technique was developed for the purpose of "saving the world".

　It was not a battle.

　Regarding this point, Cong Yu used the example of the unnamed magical girl with the surname Lan to describe it from beginning to end...

　The description is so detailed that it could even be made into a video and uploaded to a Metacritic with a title like this—

　[A 35-year-old magical girl has learned Source Cutting: Brilliance, and this is a change that has occurred in her body.]

　"..."

　"All the organs in the body melt into the liquid used to supply the demons, becoming part of the organs used to supply the demons... Will this happen if we use it too much?"

　As Eileen Grenault spoke, she turned to look at the other members of the Reverse Kings team: "How are you all doing?"

　Despite this, none of the members of the Reverse King Squad felt like they were about to melt away... They were still a long way from dying.

　The situation at Lantianzhu is not solely due to "overuse".

　"As long as you don't use or learn spells with special properties indiscriminately, there shouldn't be too much of a problem... 'Lan' learned the Holy Flame of the Holy See, which caused an imbalance in his body's nutrients, resulting in his internal energy becoming purely magical."

　Cong Yu recounted the doctor's test results, glancing at the seemingly indifferent Rebel Kings... These kids didn't seem to care about such things.

　Even knowing that "Severing the Source: Brilliance" would turn flesh into blood, they didn't show the slightest fear.

　Even knowing that it might not necessarily melt people's hearts, they didn't seem to feel relieved.

　Having already faced the prospect of their own death someday, they naturally felt no relief about these things.

　Four more children, completely unperturbed.

　Xian Kui was truly moved and envious of their confident and carefree steps... She couldn't do it, and she didn't know why they could.

　"Okay, I'll try."

　As Xian Kui spoke, he pulled the book "Intercepting the Source: Brilliance" on the table to this end of the table: "But I don't know how much of a role it can play."

　As she said this, she placed the book next to the "Demon and God Museum" that Cong Yu had brought...

　Although she was sorry, given the significant side effects of this technique, she couldn't force the Chinese magical girl to use it.

　They said things like, "Damn it, use it! Why don't you use it? If you don't use it, I'll... I'll blow you all up!"

　That's unrealistic.

　Eileen Grenor nodded in response, replying gratefully, "Yes, thank you... No matter how many people can join this cause, even if it's just 1% more positive magic, it's all good."

　Is that so?

　Xian Kui pondered, scooping ice cream with a pudding spoon, then slowly uttered, "Can humanity...the world...be saved?"

　"..."

　"..." These words caused everyone present to fall silent... Even Dente and Selena, who were sitting in the distance, stopped talking.

　Anyone who knows that "predestined fate" exists knows that the future of humankind's survival is one in ten million.

　Countless variables and countless disasters have yet to come.

　Or perhaps it has already arrived, but is hidden in the shadows, stirring and poised to strike... Difficult, extremely difficult.

　"I have no idea."

　Semayebo spoke in broken Chinese, while the blonde magical girl, a member of the Rebel King Squad, nodded: "I don't know either. Before I joined, I just thought the Rebel King was cool, but..."

　As she said this, she, who had previously only thought the so-called "rebellious king" was cool, now seemed quite serious: "We must do what we should do."

　Xian Kui: "..."

　As the immortal was deep in thought, Eileen Grenor sighed, "Whether it's possible or not, we have to do it..."

　That is indeed the case.

　This is something that ordinary people understand first, but the immortal master himself needs to be told by others...

　Go to the promised land and do what ought to be done.

　Regardless of the outcome, even if the ending cannot be changed, the process itself is already brilliant.

　Perhaps people cannot decide their future destiny, but they can decide how to reach that destiny.

　And that is...

　【consciousness】

　……

　In that instant, Xian Kui's aura suddenly changed... It was as if she had suddenly realized something.

　In an instant, all her restraint and composure seemed to transform into a sharp edge.

　The air vibrated instantly, creating swirling air and wind.

　The breeze gently turned the pages of "The Record of Demons and Gods," landing precisely on the section about the Immortal King...

　It is the page in the book where the immortal wields the wooden sword his father carved when he was a child and kills all his enemies.

　I know I am invincible; all gloom has vanished.

　……

　"I am not alone on my path; there is no more gloom now."

　With that, Xian Kui let out a soft sigh: "Phew... Bright moon, let it shine upon the path of the Dao."

　"

　"Just keep going..."

　"Don't worry about the future."

　-

　[A promising talent... ruined! NO!!]

　NO!

　Cong Yu: No, it won't work!

　Chapter 672 Trait: Mischievous Heart

　"I feel like Lord Xiankui is a little different."

　The two gatekeepers whispered to each other as they watched the Immortal Master, who showed no restraint in displaying his sharpness, return to his meditation room.

　At this moment, the meditation room has been renovated.

　This was the first time either of them had ever seen such a celestial being, but the one who had seen more of the world hesitated for a moment.

　"Full of vigor and high spirits."

　As she said this, the magical girl who had followed Xiankui for a long time sighed softly: "It feels like it's been a long time since Xiankui has shown such an aura... It's really good."

　What happened to the man who made an appointment with the immortal?

　As she pondered this, the girl couldn't help but wonder... could this be due to the immortals' long-awaited rain after a drought?

　With these thoughts in mind, she silently mourned for Cong Yu's waist, tailbone, and kidneys...

　She figured that the man hadn't returned because he must have been drained dry by Lord Xiankui, and might have become shriveled up in the hotel.

　It is now gradually recovering from dehydration.

　Meanwhile, in her reverie, another magical girl who was guarding the gate for the Immortal Lord checked the time: "It's almost time for the shift change."

　Yes, these gatekeepers who help Xiankui are on shift change...

　They only work eight hours a day, with three shifts of three groups of people working in three shifts... After all, this is a legitimate job.

　Although it was said to be three groups of people, there were actually only five people.

　One employee left the company, and they haven't been able to find a replacement.