Su Tianqing had imagined many ways to use the immobilizing magic.
The first way was just like how she lured Hyacinth into the trap back then.
She would deliberately hide the trap in a corner, repeatedly flee to wear down the opponent's patience, and activate the trap the moment the opponent lost patience and charged forward.
That's how Hyacinth fell for it.
But this method didn't seem very reliable for Iris.
"Because Miss Iris doesn't like to move around!"
Su Tianqing sighed.
The gorgeous and beautiful Cannon Princess, Magic Girl Iris, preferred to provide long-range support with magic cannon fire.
This caused her to be unwilling to move when aiming and firing, relying entirely on her magic shield to block attacks.
So, Golden Fox chose the simplest and most direct method:
While Hellcat and Hyacinth were bickering, she secretly teleported to the ground, and using the cover of buildings and dust, she snuck up to Iris.
The entire process was Fox Fox-like, not disturbing anyone.
When she got close to Iris, she pulled out the immobilizing trap from under her skirt—
"Fox Fox on her face!!"
"Bang!"
The immobilizing trap was directly slapped at Iris's feet, triggering instantly!
Iris stood still.
The immobilizing magic triggered, firmly fixing the pure white Magic Girl in place.
The magic cannon, now without a wielder, reverted to a magic staff and floated beside her, hovering gently.
"Phew! I'm done here!"
Golden Fox circled from behind Iris to her front, wiped a bead of sweat from her forehead, and gave a thumbs-up to Hellcat in the sky.
"Iris! …Damn it!" Hyacinth shouted loudly.
"Where are you looking? Distraction isn't a good habit!"
"...Tsk!"
Hyacinth frowned, looking at the cat paw gauntlet smashing towards her.
She really wanted to rush down to support Iris, but the deep blue Magic Girl in front of her didn't intend to give her a chance to escape.
"Are they fighting already? Kitty seems to really like fighting."
Golden Fox looked up at the sky, muttering to herself.
But this was good too; Kitty seemed to be enjoying herself, and she didn't want to force her companion to do something she didn't want to do.
Su Tianqing's attention returned to Iris.
The pure white Magic Girl had lost her previous elegance, her face frozen in a state of panic by the immobilizing magic.
Looking at Iris in front of her, Su Tianqing had at least eight different thoughts.
But in the face of today's daily quest… none of those thoughts could be used.
【Daily Quest 2: Iris's Troubles】
【Iris is in a bad state; you cannot pick on her today】
"Ah, what a pity!"
The little fox scratched her ear in distress and said.
How am I supposed to make up for the fun I'm missing out on?!
…No, why is the description of your quest so strange?
Fox Fox is very upright!
She hasn't even done anything lewd!
After fiercely complaining about the secret codex's strange quest in her heart, Su Tianqing sighed.
Sigh… Never mind, even though it's such a good opportunity, I'll let her off today.
Just as she was about to turn to support Hellcat, Su Tianqing suddenly thought of something.
…Really let her off?
The secret codex's quest was not to pick on Iris.
So as long as she didn't actively bother Iris, wouldn't that be fine?
Iris was currently firmly bound by the immobilizing magic; how could Ben Hu easily let go of such a good opportunity?
"...Hehe."
Golden Fox revealed a mischievous smile, having already thought of a brilliant plan.
Not allowed to bother her?
Then Ben Hu won't bother her!
Iris remained rooted to the spot.
Panic, shock, disarray.
Her body couldn't move, she couldn't speak, and the expression on her face was frozen at the moment before she was hit by the immobilizing magic.
So terrifying.
So afraid.
This state where her body wouldn't obey, yet she could clearly perceive everything around her, made the girl's heart pound violently.
She had fallen for it again, Iris thought.
"Hehe… Good evening~"
A golden silhouette floated in front of Iris, her face beaming, smiling and waving a greeting.
Xin Yuehu.
Hua Ling recognized this cute little fox.
But at this moment, she had no mood to exclaim "So cute!", only fear and panic remained.
It was truly asking too much to care about such things when only her eyes could barely focus.
"I'm so sorry, at the train station, Fox Fox caused you quite a bit of trouble, Miss Iris."
Golden Fox feigned dejection, her ears drooping on her head, her pitiable appearance like a child who had done something wrong.
But Hua Ling knew very well in her heart that this little fox in front of her was definitely not a good child; she was definitely a little devil.
"Since that's the case, then Fox Fox will compensate Miss Iris a little bit~"
Just as Hua Ling thought, Xin Yuehu's lips curved into that familiar smile.
Definitely a little devil who had gotten her way.
Is it… coming?!
Iris thought nervously.
Unconsciously, the song from the train station echoed in Hua Ling's mind.
She hadn't responded to the little fox's invitation back then.
Was she expressing her dissatisfaction with her? Expressing her complaints?
Is that why she played such a prank?
—Suddenly.
A blindfold, obscuring her vision, was placed over her eyes.
Darkness descended instantly.
So dark! I can't see anything!
Iris felt an unprecedented panic in her heart.
Unable to see anything around her, only able to perceive with her ears and sense of touch, this extreme discomfort made Hua Ling want to shriek.
But under the effect of the immobilizing magic, even speaking was impossible.
"Mm-hm~ This is good!"
Xin Yuehu's voice rang in her ears.
"After being immobilized, your eyes must feel very uncomfortable, right? Fox Fox specially prepared this blindfold for you~"
"Please just stay here quietly for a while, Miss Iris~"
There was no longer any movement around.
Iris stood there blankly.
Unable to confirm visually, Iris could only focus her attention on her hearing and touch.
A breeze brushed her cheek; the cool autumn wind brought a strange sensation.
…Why is there no movement?
The anxiety in Iris's heart began to gradually rise.
Could it be that she was still nearby?
No… The surroundings were unusually quiet, there was nothing, but this feeling…
Not good.
This feeling was very bad.
Even though nothing was happening around her, even though Xin Yuehu hadn't done anything, she felt a strange sense of tension and anxiety.
What would she do next?
After waiting for so long, what was her plan?
What was she even expecting?
Her immobilized body seemed to tremble and shiver, the sounds in her ears gradually became distant, and her consciousness seemed to begin to blur.
—Come quickly.
—Don't be like this anymore.
—Whatever it is, whatever…
Hua Ling felt her head spinning.
A strange thought seemed to be climbing and growing in her mind:
—Someone come.
—Anyone, even Xin Yuehu.
Help me—