Nan Jiayu stood calmly on top of a utility pole.
The night wind howled, and the girl's expression was serene, as if bathed in moonlight and starlight.
Everything was as beautiful as the Star Shadow.
This was an automobile industrial park in eastern Rong City, where workers had been evacuated as usual, and even the stored car merchandise had been moved, leaving only an empty warehouse and factory.
Even the S-Class Hero Meteor and Steel came to assist with the evacuation, and Fox Fox even treated them to a cup of bubble tea.
"See you later~ Fox Fox will notify you in advance next time~"
"Next time, pick a more open space."
"I can't help it, after all, this is where the fans strongly demanded a holiday, so next time I'll treat you to coffee~"
After a friendly exchange, the two heroes quickly left the scene.
Nan Jiayu understood very well why the Hero Association treated this so seriously.
The reason was none other than a Magic Girl who came to Sui City for a trip—
【Public Facilities Destroyer】, Magic Girl Mai Sui.
"Compared to us, the Hero Association is probably more afraid of Mai Sui's overwhelming firepower leveling the warehouse," Nan Jiayu grumbled.
"Yes, Miss Mai Sui's firepower is incredibly fierce, I feel like Miss Iris can't even compare to her," Xin Yuehu replied.
The pink Rabbit Girl sat timidly to the side, sipping a matcha latte, her ears drooping, but the pink bunny girl outfit she wore was particularly eye-catching.
"Speaking of which... Fox Fox..."
The Rabbit Girl asked in a small voice,
"You said earlier you had a new game planned for today, what exactly is it...?"
"Hehehe, you two can rest assured, it'll definitely be a game you'll like."
Su Tianqing replied with a smile.
A moment of silence.
The two looked at each other, unable to guess what game Su Tianqing intended to play, and could only stay put, calmly waiting.
Soon, several magic trails in the sky caught the attention of the three.
Sky-blue Hyacinth, pure white Iris, tender yellow Nightingale, and wheat-colored Mai Sui.
Four righteous Magic Girls arrived on the scene!
"Xin Yuehu!"
Hyacinth charged forward, raising her greatsword, and shouted loudly at Su Tianqing.
"I've caught you again today, your conspiracy will not succeed!"
"Hoohoohoo... Good evening, Miss Hyacinth."
Su Tianqing was not angered by the other party's impolite words; instead, she curiously pulled out an exquisite small box from under her skirt.
Mai Sui was about to raise her magic cannon but was simultaneously stopped by Nightingale and Iris beside her.
"Wait, don't rush to attack, Xin Yuehu's magic is very strange, be extremely careful."
"She can even reflect your magic cannon."
Mai Sui looked at her companions and junior with confusion, but seeing how serious they were, and remembering her previous experiences, she obediently put down her magic cannon.
After her previous capture, Mai Sui clearly understood the huge gap between herself and the villainous trio.
Moreover, Tianqing and Hua Ling had already discussed tactics with her, and she was no longer the arrogant Mai Sui who had looked down on others!
Next, she would try to change her tactics and strive to demonstrate her superior firepower as a senior in front of her junior, Hua Ling.
"...What is that thing, what trick are you trying to pull now?"
Hyacinth cautiously took a step back.
As the most senior member of the Xin Yuehu Victim Alliance, Hyacinth had been battered and tormented by countless of Xin Yuehu's strange gadgets and bizarre Monster Witches, and was almost developing an unconscious defensive reflex.
But the expected attack did not come; instead, the Golden Fox revealed a joyful smile.
"Hehehe, Miss Hyacinth, why are you so nervous?"
"When has Fox Fox ever harmed you? I've never caused you any injury~"
"...Don't joke around, I still clearly remember you immobilizing me for several days last time."
Hyacinth replied through gritted teeth.
But it was Iris who lightly coughed twice, hiding her embarrassment.
Xin Yuehu was indeed right; her provocations rarely caused direct harm, almost always involving control followed by mental attacks from Slime Monsters or Tentacle Monsters.
And the most severe injury Hyacinth had sustained... seemed to be from that round of zero-distance magic cannon volleys she herself fired...?
"Hehehehe..."
The Golden Fox's smile grew even brighter; she laughed very happily, as if something had tickled her funny bone.
"I see, I see, Miss Hyacinth is bothered by these things."
"But, if you're here to stop Fox Fox from destroying this industrial park, then why don't we fulfill the unfinished contract from before, how about it?"
Hyacinth felt her PTSD about to act up, her eyelids twitched slightly, and she instinctively wanted to refuse.
Are you kidding me! Fulfill the contract? Replicate the previous situation? Do you think I'm an idiot?
"Don't worry, this time I won't use puppet magic on you, and I won't let any of you fall into a state where you can't fight, okay?"
The Golden Fox smiled and made a promise.
But Hyacinth didn't believe a word of it, her gaze sharp, fixed on Xin Yuehu not far away.
A moment of silence.
Hellcat stood calmly on top of the utility pole, Cheshire Rabbit stood obediently beside Xin Yuehu, and the Golden Fox merely smiled, holding the peculiar small box in her hand; the three made no unnecessary movements.
Using magic perception, they could clearly sense that the three in front of them were not illusions, but what were they planning? Why did Xin Yuehu suddenly decide to do this today?
"Speaking of which, Cat Cat."
As if completely ignoring the four righteous Magic Girls in front of her, Su Tianqing spoke to the dark blue Cat Girl not far away.
Hellcat's tail swayed left and right, and she tilted her head to look.
"Hmm? What is it?"
"I didn't invite you, Cat Cat, to the Rong City Grand Theater last time, so you must be itching for a fight, right?"
"...Now that you mention it, a little bit, yes."
Nan Jiayu nodded calmly, her cat tail naturally drooping behind her.
The Cat Girl was in a very bad mood right now.
Especially after breaking her self-imposed rule of never copying Tianqing's exam paper during the last test, Nan Jiayu felt her mood had reached an extreme low, desperately needing a suitable punching bag to vent her emotions.
I can't bring my low mood in front of Tianqing! She's everyone's best Fox Fox!
Originally, Hyacinth was a super convenient punching bag, but now she had Star Shadow, and two full fire supports beside her, so even having Cheshire Rabbit tie down one person would be difficult...
"Fox Fox has prepared a super—amazing show today~"
"Audience friends! Are you ready to watch Fox Fox's special winter show for you!"
Changing the subject, Xin Yuehu flicked her tail, and a dozen magic cameras flew out from her magic space, instantly spreading around.
Everyone looked around in astonishment, catching a glimpse of the Golden Fox's joyful, mischievous grin.
But before anyone could react, a powerful surge of magic suddenly descended!
"—【Mindscape World】"
"Unfold!"
"Good evening, audience friends! Tonight's scheduled performance is—Cat and Mouse!"