“My parents have been working out of town for a long time, so I rarely see them.”
“When I was little, my older sister always took care of me, provided for my food, clothing, and education, and even took me out to play during holidays.”
“We’ve been to so many places before—Sui City, Disneyland, and even Shanghai. It was a wonderful time.”
“But my sister went abroad to study and work ten years ago. She occasionally sends me an email to say hello and still sends me living expenses every month.”
Zi Xuan looked at the photo frame in Su Tianqing’s hand, a joyful smile on her face.
It was clear that she and her sister had a very close relationship, Su Tianqing thought.
But that time point, over ten years ago… wasn’t that exactly when Inari retired?
So, Inari went abroad to study directly after her retirement? It certainly felt like a Magic Girl successfully retiring to focus on her studies.
Seeing Su Tianqing’s focused gaze on the photo, Zi Xuan slightly reined in her smile and softly said:
“However, I haven’t seen my sister in many years either.”
“Although we usually communicate by email, I’ve never actually seen her.”
“Eh? That’s too exaggerated. She hasn’t had time to come back to the country to visit in over ten years?” Bai Ling even showed an expression of surprise.
“Hmm… but my sister often emails me to chat. She said she’s quite busy abroad, and I’m afraid of delaying her studies, so I…”
After a moment of hesitation, Zi Xuan said softly, but a hint of sadness still appeared on her face.
After a long silence, the girl parted her lips and finally spoke her true feelings:
“…I miss her very much.”
“I really want to meet my sister.”
“I want to tell my sister that I’ve been accepted into Hong Kong City College, that I can now get a generous salary from the Hero Association, and that I’ve made good friends like Hai Lan Shi.”
“But… if I only want to fulfill my own wishes and disturb my sister’s life… I…”
The girl’s expression was a little downcast, as if she had thought of something. She couldn’t help but lean back against the sofa, speaking helplessly.
The two Fox Girls and one Bai Diao (White Sable) exchanged glances, both speechless.
A child whose parents were often away, who relied entirely on her older sister in childhood, and who continued to exchange emails with her sister after growing up, with the latter even sending regular living expenses from abroad.
From Zi Xuan’s words, it was clear how deep her feelings for her sister were, even surpassing her feelings for her parents whom she rarely saw.
…I always have a feeling that if you’re a Magic Girl, your family situation is not optimistic, Su Tianqing suddenly thought.
“Let’s talk about something interesting!”
Seeing that the atmosphere was about to fall into deep sadness, Su Tianqing clapped her hands lightly and proactively threw out a topic,
“Since Zi Xuan, you are a local of Hong Kong City, can you tell me where the fun places in Hong Kong City are?”
…
A leisurely morning.
As noon approached, they had pretty much discussed everything there was to discuss, and all the information Su Tianqing wanted to know had been thoroughly explored. As the snacks ran out, Su Tianqing suggested that Zi Xuan rest well, and then she picked up the well-fed White Sable Spirit and left.
This Bai Diao (White Sable) eats too much! At least half the snacks went into her belly!
Heaven knows how such a small Observer Spirit could stuff so many snacks!
“I’m sorry for taking up so much of your time today.”
“It’s okay. I’m off today anyway, and I had a very enjoyable chat.”
Zi Xuan stood at the apartment door, seeing them off.
The girl’s nightgown seemed a bit thin in the cold wind outside, and she couldn’t help but pull her shawl tighter.
“You should rest well, Zi Xuan, and also cheer up. Talking more with friends can solve many problems.”
“Yes, I definitely will.”
The girl smiled and nodded in agreement, waving goodbye.
The apartment door gently closed, and behind it, her joyful, light footsteps seemed to echo.
See? Ben Hu’s talk therapy is very effective, simply divine!
“Then it’s about time we head back, Tianqing, do you know the way?” Yue Tianxin, Fox Fox, said to Su Tianqing.
“There’s a subway and light rail, don’t worry.”
Watching the Observers leave, Su Tianqing quietly walked into an empty alley, and the teleportation magic immediately activated.
The next second, Xin Yuehu’s figure appeared on the temporary villain’s rooftop. The Xin Yue Magic Wand was in her hand, summoning a magic light screen in the shape of a writing board in the air.
The information she gained today at Zi Ying Shi’s house was more than all the information she had collected so far.
On the writing board, a fox mask was drawn, with a small line of text below it—【Inari】.
Almost all the incidents she had encountered so far had Inari’s shadow, and the series of things she had been busy with in Hong Kong City were initially to clean up the mess Inari had left behind.
Although now she had a slight understanding of what kind of grand plan the so-called “messy Harvest Magic” truly was.
“First!”
The Golden-haired Fox Girl drew a straight line, writing a small line of text at the end.
【Giant Beast · Jörmungandr】
Everything began because Inari sensed a Star Realm Giant Beast slumbering beneath Hong Kong City.
Speaking of Star Realm Giant Beasts, there was much to say. Su Tianqing could find at least ten pages of related knowledge in her memorized Observer Knowledge Compendium.
Firstly, all Giant Beasts are Star Realm creatures that exist in the form of magic power, without exception, all possessing the rare Monster trait of 【Super Gigantification】.
For example, the Giant Beast Leviathan that Xiao Yu fought in the last Star Shadow battle, its Star Realm Magic Cannon destroyed her carefully crafted Zodiac Twelve Witches, which made the Fox very angry.
In short, Monsters crowned with the title of Giant Beast all possess exaggerated strength, and Jörmungandr should be no exception.
“But currently, all information about Jörmungandr is a question mark. We only know that it slumbers beneath Hong Kong City, and that’s all.”
Su Tianqing drew a few question marks over the Giant Beast’s name and simply left it alone.
After Hyacinth and the others dismantle the barrier today, I’ll go look for the tools Inari left behind to see if there’s any new information. For now, let’s summarize other things.
【Inari’s Thirteen Tools】
Hmm… there doesn’t seem to be much to say about this. They are just tools sealed by a barrier, with memory magic inscribed within them, serving as information left by Inari.
Collecting these tools will give the secret codex corresponding enhancements, just like yesterday’s tail comb, which unlocked the ability 【Inari’s Magic Book】.
Although the Magic Book currently has no magic spells, Su Tianqing hoped that one day it would be inscribed with powerful Star Realm Magic.
Next was the close relationship between Zi Xuan and Inari.
They were not biological sisters, but their relationship was intimate and their feelings deep. However, for many reasons, the latter had not appeared for so many years, which felt quite regrettable.
Perhaps it would be possible to operate through Zi Xuan to contact Inari herself, but the difficulty was too high and did not meet the current urgent needs.
“It seems I can only collect these tools as soon as possible.”
Su Tianqing looked at the remaining Inari’s small tools marked on the secret codex, and her fox tail gently swayed.
Let’s focus on collecting the remaining tools!
Obtain Inari’s small tools as soon as possible to get more information, so that the final preparations for the decisive battle with the Star Realm Giant Beast can be made.
“Since that’s the case, I can only make Hyacinth and the others speed up their efficiency!”
The Fox Fox supervisor will seriously supervise starting today! Absolutely cannot let Hyacinth and the others be so negligent anymore!
Things have come to this, Miss Dandelion, it’s your turn to appear!