I'm a magical girl in the future

Chapter 167 The Past of Duckweed

Zhou Nannan discovered that her father rarely came home.

The only one at home who takes care of all sorts of things is my mother.

However, it wasn't because there was any estrangement between her parents; it was simply because her father was too busy with work.

My dad usually doesn't get home until 11 p.m., by which time I'm already asleep. I can usually only play with him on Saturdays and Sundays.

So, if I calculate it that I can only play with my dad about two days a week, then...

However, my father often travels for work—which means I'll have even fewer opportunities to see him.

Was Zhou Yinnan's childhood happy? You could say so.

She lacked nothing in her childhood. Whether it was toys or clothes, her mother would satisfy her every wish without hesitation.

The reason for this, of course, is that the father has been working hard. Although he can't be with the mother and daughter often, all of this is so that his family can have a better life.

The generous material rewards were the only compensation he could offer for missing his daughter's growing years.

She didn't hate her father. Or rather, for a child her age, the feeling of missing family members she hadn't seen in a long time was probably more of a longing.

As Zhou Yinyin grows older, she still can't help but think that she wish her father could spend more time with her.

It's a pity that my father has never celebrated my birthday. Perhaps it's a coincidence, but on my birthday, my father is always extremely busy, almost always away on business trips. This means he almost always misses the opportunity to celebrate his daughter's birthday with her.

Finally, on her twelfth birthday, her father was able to celebrate with her.

"Happy birthday, little one. Daddy's home."

The father came back from outside, carrying a large bag. "I was in a bit of a rush to come back today, so I just bought some toys as a birthday present. Don't be angry, my dear."

Zhou Yinyin rushed over immediately and hugged her father tightly.

For her, having her father celebrate her birthday with her was the best gift.

The mother smiled and joked, "You still know it's your daughter's birthday today? I thought you were going on another business trip."

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"Look at what you're saying. I specifically timed it perfectly to make sure I could take the day off today and come back to celebrate my daughter's birthday."

The family of three, separated for so long, are finally together again.

Her father held her left hand, and her mother held her right hand. They walked like this through the bustling crowd.

For Zhou Yinyin, such opportunities for the family to travel together are very precious. As long as the three of them can be together, even if it's just holding hands and taking a walk, that's enough.

So, Zhou Yinyin initially suggested that everyone go to the park together.

But Dad disagreed.

"What are you saying? I finally came back to celebrate my precious daughter's birthday, how can we just go to the park?"

"Come on, Daddy will take you to the amusement park to play together."

So that day, the whole family went to the amusement park.

This wouldn't have been a big deal—but if Zhou Yinyin were given another chance to choose, she would definitely insist on going to the park.

Because that day at the amusement park, the monster came.

The worst part about that monster attack was that it happened in a crowded amusement park.

Almost instantly, Zhou Yinyin's happiness vanished.

The beast's claws swept across, creating a cloud of blood mist.

Taller adults were mostly decapitated in this sweeping attack. Only children and some adults who reacted quickly and ducked down escaped.

Her father and mother, right before her eyes, turned into two mutilated corpses.

In an instant, cries, screams, and chaos erupted.

Given how suddenly it all happened, Zhou Yinyin was completely stunned.

One second your parents were laughing and talking, and the next they were gone?

Zhou Nannan stood frozen in place. By the time she came to her senses, the monstrous beast was closing in on her.

She stared blankly at the enormous monstrous beast before her.

When she was facing the monstrous beast at such close range, her legs went weak and she was completely unable to move.

Is he/she going to die?

Just as the calamity beast raised its claws once more, an unprecedented power burst forth from Zhou Yinyin's body.

A dazzling emerald green light enveloped her completely.

That is—the power of magical girls.

Zhou Nannan knew what was going on—after all, magical girls were every girl's dream, and she instinctively understood everything that was happening.

The calamity beast seemed startled by this sudden turn of events and took a few steps back, but it quickly understood what was happening and assumed a fighting stance.

Even a magical girl who awakens without any prior knowledge can still learn the most basic magic bullets without a teacher.

Zhou Yinyin waved her magic wand, attempting to harness her magic power. Several pale green light projectiles were fired, but they had no effect on the calamity beast.

That's for sure. Although this monster isn't very high-level right now, it's still not something a newly awakened magical girl can handle.

The monstrous beast's claws attacked without hesitation, sending Zhou Yinyin flying more than ten meters away. The intense pain made Zhou Yinyin realize that she—might also be about to die.

Lying on the ground, she began to hate her own powerlessness.

Speaking of which—magical girls can fly, right?—why didn't they just fly away when they first awakened? Why did they have to fight the monsters?

Was it because of his parents' death that he was thinking about revenge and got blinded by greed?

Speaking of which—I transformed into the magical girl I've always dreamed of—I'm not happy at all.

Thinking about it, it makes sense—my parents are gone, and there's no one to share this joy with. I'm already—all alone.

My body hurts so much—why did things turn out like this?

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore, I'm too tired.

Even if I survive—there's no point in living anymore.

Zhou Nannan felt utterly hopeless. But as she watched the approaching beast, her fear slowly faded.

Just then, a silver rainbow descended from the sky.

She was a magical girl with long silver hair, her eyes were cold, yet they possessed a reassuring calmness. Her gorgeous red and white dress, combined with the katana in her hand, made her movements resemble a dancing flowerbed.

The battle itself was quite simple. Her agile figure moved swiftly up and down. After several rounds of fighting, the monstrous beast fell beneath the girl's katana.

After confirming the calamity beast's death, the girl vanished as if by magic, her blade flashing white light. Then, she walked towards the petite figure lying on the ground.

"Are you alright?"

The girl reached out her hand to Zhou Yinyin.

That was the first ray of dawn piercing through the dark clouds of despair.