“Hyacinth…?”
“Is that…is that Hyacinth?”
Entangled by the Jellyfish’s tentacles, Iris and Nightingale struggled to break free, but were suddenly drawn to the towering blue pillar of light before them.
And emerging from the pillar of light was none other than Hyacinth, bathed in a galaxy of stars!
The sky-blue greatsword was held straight up.
The starry skirt swirled around her.
Magical Girl Hyacinth—in a brand new form, stood before the Star Realm Jellyfish!
“Ahhh…Star Shadow…what a beautiful and powerful form…”
The Star Realm Jellyfish seemed unable to suppress her joy, showing no fear whatsoever, but rather becoming even more engrossed.
At this moment, Hyacinth was no longer in her usual knightly form; she had transformed into a darling of the stars, appearing beneath the Star Realm Rift in a beautiful, princess-like attitude!
“I will stop you! You ugly thing!”
Hyacinth reprimanded sharply, her eyes firm, as if she had made some decision.
But she seemed to notice something unusual.
This Jellyfish Monster…why did it feel so familiar…?
“…Who exactly are you?” Hyacinth demanded.
“…Heh heh, it seems Star Shadow has indeed strengthened your connection with the Star Realm.”
Seeing Hyacinth’s hesitant gaze, the Star Realm Jellyfish showed no surprise, only letting out her usual sneer.
Nightingale looked up at the scorching evil eye beneath the Jellyfish’s umbrella-shaped body, feeling the same confusion as Hyacinth.
It was too strange!
Since its appearance, this Jellyfish had not caused widespread destruction to the surrounding buildings, showing great restraint compared to other wild Monsters.
Could it be a Monster controlled by Xin Yuehu? But that shouldn’t be; why would she be able to control such a powerful Monster?
Just as Nightingale was wondering, the tentacles binding their bodies tightened, and the two cried out in alarm.
“Waaah?!”
“It’s…it’s so uncomfortable!…”
Hyacinth’s eyes narrowed, and just as she was about to rush forward to rescue her companions, she was forced back a step by two beams of magic light radiating from the evil eye.
“Your companions are in my hands! Little one!”
The tentacles lifted the two high into the air, and the Jellyfish laughed wildly, speaking loudly to Hyacinth,
“Even if you unleash Star Shadow, what then? Can you save them?”
“—You don’t need to worry about that!”
Hyacinth’s figure shot upwards, and the Star Realm Jellyfish reacted immediately, countless tentacles wrapping around her, accompanied by several beams of magic light, intending to strike down this sky-blue comet on the spot.
But that greatsword merely swung once, and magic surged out like a tide, severing countless tentacles instantly!
The sword qi instantly shattered the tentacles entwining Iris and Nightingale, freeing them from their restraints!
“What…”
The Star Realm Jellyfish was greatly astonished.
Su Tianqing, watching the live stream from the shelter, was also stunned for a moment, briefly bewildered amidst the cheers erupting around her.
The power of Star Shadow far exceeded her imagination!
“Iris! Nightingale! How are you two doing?!”
“We’re fine! Let’s defeat it in one go!”
Nightingale nodded and immediately cast two defensive and enhancement spells on Hyacinth.
Iris, now free, created distance, and magical cannon fire followed in quick succession, brilliant beams of magic weaving a net of firepower in the air!
And from within the net of firepower, the sky-blue Magic Girl emerged in a line, attacking the Jellyfish’s evil eye!
—So fast!
Su Tianqing tried to control the tentacles to block Hyacinth, but her speed was much faster than before; in an instant, she reached the evil eye and struck down with a fierce sword blow!
The greatsword struck with full force, leaving a terrifyingly deep wound on the Jellyfish’s evil eye!
“Splish-splosh!!”
Star Realm Magic gushed out from the evil eye, thick and dense, like foul blood.
“Gaaahhhhhhh!!!”
The Jellyfish roared in pain, and Su Tianqing immediately switched the Monster to autonomous mode, disengaging from the precise micro-control, cold sweat running down her back.
Although the pain sensation was not transmitted, the visual impact of that greatsword strike was incredibly real.
So strong, Star Shadow is too strong!
Even the Star Realm Jellyfish, under Ben Hu’s precise micro-control, was at a disadvantage, and Hyacinth hadn’t even used any of her new form’s techniques, just ordinary greatsword slashes.
She was becoming more and more excited.
She wanted to see Hyacinth’s ultimate move, she wanted to see her stronger form!
Su Tianqing looked at the Star Realm Jellyfish roaring in anger on the live stream, a slight smile forming on her lips, revealing an expectant expression.
She had originally planned to recycle and reuse this Jellyfish, but since Hyacinth had displayed such powerful combat strength, she couldn’t hold back either; she had to meet it with equal momentum!
In that case, let’s unleash the Star Realm Jellyfish’s second phase.
“Look quickly, something seems to be emerging from that Jellyfish’s eye!”
The crowd gathered around the television immediately fell silent, watching in horror as a swirling mass of dark magic emerged from the evil eye.
Theoretically, ordinary cameras cannot capture the appearance of raw Star Realm Magic, but this dark magic clearly showed a discernible physical form—
—A dark blue ball of magic light emerged from it.
Looking at that incredibly familiar magic, Nan Jiayu’s swaying cat tail suddenly froze, her azure cat eyes narrowing into slits, filled with surprise.
Without a doubt, that was the form of 【Hellcat】!
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“What…that is…”
Hyacinth was also startled by this sudden change, a moment of shock surging through her heart, but she quickly firmed her resolve.
No matter what tricks it had, she absolutely could not waver in the slightest! She had to give it her all!
“—Is this what you fear most in your heart?”
From the mouth of the 【Hellcat】, formed purely of magic, the Jellyfish Monster’s voice clearly emerged.
“I have perfectly replicated the object of your deepest fear, and it will surely bring you an unprecedentedly wonderful experience!”
After speaking, “Hellcat” silently constructed a cat’s fist with magic in its hand, its gaze fixed on Hyacinth.
Hyacinth dared not be careless.
The Jellyfish was right; what she had once feared most were indeed those sandbag-sized cat paw gauntlets.
But she was different now!
To protect Tianqing Jie and Jia Yu Jie, she had received the favor of the stars and would contend with it in the form of Star Shadow!
A fierce battle unfolded once again over Rong City.
Everyone who witnessed this battle would call it the most spectacular Magic Girl battle in history.
Star Shadow Hyacinth and the magically simulated Hellcat, both extreme close-combat types, immediately escalated into an intense brawl upon contact!
Half an hour of fierce fighting.
Both sides attacked with full force, various techniques and spells illuminating the sky with their brilliance, and even the Maisui Squad and Autumn Osmanthus Squad, who rushed to provide support, were stunned by the scene—
Hyacinth, having unleashed Star Shadow, stood on the ground, engaging in close combat with the Hellcat made of pure magic, the cat paw gauntlets steadily catching the greatsword, neither able to gain any advantage.
“Hyacinth! Are you alright?!”
“Don’t worry about me! You two go deal with the remaining Jellyfish body and tentacles!”
Hyacinth shouted loudly to her companions.
The Magic Girls didn’t understand the situation at the moment, but they immediately began to cooperate in clearing the remnants of the Jellyfish Monster.
The fierce battle continued for another ten-plus minutes.
It wasn’t until “Hellcat” completely ran out of magic and dispersed into a handful of magic particles that Hyacinth finally broke free, panting heavily.
“Hoo…hoo ah…”
Nan Xiaofeng gasped for breath.
Her magically constructed opponent had lost its strength, but its lifeless eyes still watched her.
The other party hadn’t said a single word, but the familiar smile on its face seemed to hint at a terrifying possibility:
Was what she fought truly just a Monster?
What was hidden behind this Monster’s facade?
“Rustle rustle rustle…”
The magic particles completely dispersed.
After a long silence, the girl turned and met the gaze of Iris and the other girl, then looked at the Magic Girls who had arrived to support them in the distance.
No one spoke.
Magic Girl 【Mai Sui】 looked at this junior who had unleashed Star Shadow, and although she felt a little envious, she still showed an appreciative smile.
【Qiugui】 had no expression on her face, but her eyes already said it all.
Hyacinth raised her greatsword high, letting out a cheer of victory.
The Magic Girls, triumphant!