Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　"There's always a way!"

　"It's a Gundam!"

　"I believe that our efforts are not all in vain. As long as we keep moving forward, the road will continue to extend."

　"Brother Cong Yu! Don't stop!"

　"..."

　"..." Hmm? It seems like there wasn't any conversation or shouting like that...

　"what……"

　After laughing at her own strange memories and the mix-up with other shows, Cong Yu felt it was about time.

　The power of faith, mixed with emotions, began to surge towards the sky outside the window in that instant.

　In an instant, against the deep backdrop of the night, a giant ice flower suddenly bloomed in the air.

　Yes, it is "ice," just like fireworks, blooming brilliantly in the air... each petal unfolding in all directions.

　Crystal clear, reflecting the moonlight and stars, from the ultimate blue to the ultimate white... it is both a work of art and a dangerous technique.

　Xian Kui blinked as he looked outside, lost in thought at the beautiful and dazzling scene, while Cong Yu clenched his fist.

　"Useful...the filling of emotions is very useful."

　Cong Yu said this, analyzing the matter, saying: "Emotional filling is to the power of faith as it is to magic."

　It is a very high-end independent multi-level area, and it is a percentage-based enhancement!

　[Source Darkness Apophis: This move is...]

　Yuan An Apophis seemed to have a sudden realization; he instantly recalled something: "I remember now!"

　[Source Darkness Apophis: This move is a "chanted ice-type sealing technique based on the power of faith," but it's a chant-free version!]

　The technique that Yuan An Apophis was referring to was the ice-type faith power sealing technique that Cong Yu used to seal the Chronos Thorns.

　To be honest, Cong Yu has almost forgotten about it now.

　It's a good thing you can still remember...

　Cong Yu thought to herself as she watched the fireworks (ice flowers) gradually disappear in the sky... She and Xian Kui watched all of this together.

　The surrounding air seemed to be infected by the beauty of the spell, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

　-

　Shuten-dōji (tiptoeing): "..."

　Tamamo (clutching her tail and tiptoeing): "Meow..."

　"..." That was "ice," right?

　Standing in the corridor, the two who were preparing to launch a night attack on Cong Yu hesitated. After exchanging a glance, they... ran away!

　They escaped as fast as they could!

　It's out! The Snow Woman has come all the way from afar to capture someone!

　Chapter 1132 The Rabbit Man's Great Victory

　What to say?

　I wonder if anyone knows the story behind "those who should have come didn't come, and those who shouldn't have left did leave"... or perhaps it's a fable, an old-fashioned anecdote.

　The general idea is...

　A person was hosting a dinner party. Two of the three guests arrived first, and the host said, "Why aren't the guests who are supposed to come here yet?"

　A thoughtful guest overheard this and thought to himself, "Oh, so I shouldn't have come?" So he got up and took his leave.

　The person who was hosting the dinner was taken aback, and continued—

　"Why did they leave when they shouldn't have?"

　Upon hearing this, the remaining guest thought, "What the heck? Doesn't this mean I'm the one who should leave?!" So he also took his leave.

　That's roughly it...

　Such anecdotes, while not entirely relevant to Cong Yu's current situation, are certainly completely unrelated.

　Well... actually, it's somewhat related.

　After saying goodbye to Xiankui, Cong Yu began to ponder whether he should go to see Moylai the next day.

　After learning how to fill in emotions, Cong Yu found that even if she didn't reach the point of "determined to burn," the improvement was still significant.

　So, if Moira could also master something called Emotion Loading, perhaps she would have another trump card when facing the final enemy.

　And as Cong Yu was thinking this...

　Having just left Xiankui's room, it seems another uninvited guest is about to arrive... The knocking is a harbinger of their arrival.

　"Boom boom boom——"

　"..." Cong Yu didn't bother to ask who it was for such a soft knock: "Please come in... Did you come as a group?"

　People who arrive in groups like this...

　Cong Yu thought it was either Xiao Cui or Xiao Xi, or Doctor Xiao Lan, or a beautiful young girl, or Shuten-dōji or Tamamo-dōji...

　Well, there are still many possibilities.

　Moreover, using that kind of arrangement and combination always gives off a "hellish war god" feeling.

　Upon receiving Cong Yu's invitation, the person outside cautiously pushed open the door, and the first thing to peek in was a fluffy big tail.

　These are the pioneers who blaze a trail...

　Next was Tamamo, who was looking around with a distracted expression, and Shuten-dōji, who was yawning and reeking of alcohol, though there was a hint of wariness in her eyes.

　Um... what are they doing?

　What are you looking for?

　Cong Yu asked this question, while Tamamo was quite wary: "We saw a huge ice formation, could it be the Snow Woman?"

　As the protagonist of the song "Snow Woman is Busy", Snow Woman naturally did not come to the beach this time, but was busy working in Hokuto.

　As for Tamamo's words, Congyu, lying on the bed, responded, "No, that was something I used to experiment with emotional loading."

　"Logically speaking, if you observe carefully, you shouldn't be unable to distinguish between magic and the power of faith, right?"

　"Besides... if the Snow Woman comes, wouldn't that mean we have another companion? Why are you so wary?"

　Cong Yu said this.

　When asked about this topic, Shuten-dōji immediately replied, "Because we're going to raid you at night. If the Yuki-onna comes, we're afraid we'll get beaten up."

　How honest you guys are!

　Is it really okay to say such things to someone like me who is about to be attacked at night?

　Cong Yu was momentarily speechless, not expecting Shuten to so bluntly admit their night raid plan: "Uh, sigh..."

　After letting out a helpless sigh, Cong Yu rubbed her temples, feeling as if she had been caught up in a bizarre farce.

　"You guys..."

　Cong Yu shook her head, her tone tinged with helplessness: "Even if it's a night raid, shouldn't you at least knock on the door with such fanfare?"

　Cong Yu said this, and he didn't even know how he managed to say the words "night raid" so naturally.

　Tamamo blinked, her tail swaying gently, and with her hands on her hips, she declared confidently, "I'm just afraid of the Yuki-onna being here!"

　Shuten's perspective, however, is quite different. She confidently states, "Because I'm very polite."

　Damn, that makes a lot of sense.

　But the words "night raid" and "politeness" seem too incongruous when put together.

　Cong Yu thought to herself, then looked at the two of them and casually said, "I didn't expect it to be you two..."

　Upon hearing Congyu's words, Tamamo and Shuten-dōji exchanged a glance.

　Both of them wore expressions that seemed to say, "Who do you think it is?" and asked the question directly.

　"Well……"

　Cong Yu stretched out his shadow, casually pondering, "Someone like Yaochuan Guang? Takemikazuchi is also a strong possibility. I didn't expect you guys to come here on your own initiative... after all, you haven't usually shown any signs of wanting to 'mess with me'."

　Cong Yu tried to phrase it as tactfully as possible.

　After a brief silence, Cong Yu began to inquire about the mental health of her old friends: "Are you in a hurry?"

　Honestly, it's not like anything is necessarily going to happen.

　However, if these important friends really can't hold back anymore, Cong Yu will consider giving them... psychological counseling.

　Tamamo chuckled to herself, lost in thought, while Shuten, completely unconcerned, took the sake bottle from his waist and took a swig.

　"I'm not in a hurry. The night raid was Tamamo's suggestion... Anyway, we're here, you can't just send us away, can you?"

　"..." How shameless!

　Cong Yu shook her head helplessly, then pointed to the door: "My suggestion is... you should go back to your own rooms to sleep."

　As Tamamo and Shuten were about to leave, he added, "Or, you can bring your bedding and sleep on the floor in my room."

　As soon as Cong Yu finished speaking, Tamamo and Shuten's eyes lit up, and they ran away one after another.

　Tamamo's tail was squeezed in the narrow doorway.

　Seeing this, Cong Yu gently reminded the two who were leaving the room, "Also, it's just for sleeping, okay?"

　Following behind Tamamo, Shuten-dōji helped her tuck the tail in and tilted his head at Murasame: "We guessed it a long time ago... but this would defeat the purpose of a night raid, wouldn't it?"

　If you already knew that, why did you say it?!

　It wasn't me who ordered you to launch this night raid!

　Cong Yu really wanted to complain, but he held back. He said firmly, "Go to sleep, or go back to your own room to sleep... choose one."

　Just kidding, Yaochuan and the others' room is right next door.

　Even disregarding them, the soundproofing in these rooms seems terrible; what if there's a loud noise...?

　I'm afraid everyone will come and see, and some might even join directly.

　Holy crap! What kind of World of Warcraft raid is this?!

　……

　So in the end, Shuten-dōji and Tamamo obediently took their bedding and slept in Murasame's room.

　-

　"Congyu-chan, are you asleep?"

　Yaochuan Guang hugged his body pillow and softly called out outside Congyu's room, and then...

　She pushed open the door and went inside, only to find that there were already guests.

　Shuten-dōji was sleeping on the floor, and Murakumo was sleeping on the bed... They didn't seem to be bothered by the arrival of Yōkawa Hikaru.

　Yao Chuanguang: "..."

　-

　"Brother Lantian, Sister Yaochuan is missing..."

　"Go to Cong Yu's room."

　"Well……"

　"Well... let's go."

　"Yay (softly) -"

　-

　"Hmph... I am a god! Gods are lonely!"

　"..."

　"But sometimes, even God doesn't want to sleep alone!"