I'm a magical girl in the future

Chapter 170 The Oath of Protection

From that day on, Wang Tingshi's words echoed in Fuping's ears constantly.

[Assuming that Noah's rescue of Fuping was inevitable, then all Fuping will inevitably end up in "Eternal Shao".]

Died before awakening.

The duckweed saw countless versions of itself, meeting their end in various ways on the battlefield. They died under the claws of calamity beasts, were pierced by enemy light cannons—and finally fell to the earth.

Then she would wake up from her dream, along with Noah.

While comforting her, Noah would also ask Fu Ping if she had any nightmares, wanting to understand Fu Ping's specific worries.

However, the duckweed usually remains silent and then continues to sleep in Noah's arms.

I can't go on like this anymore.

What Wang Tingshi said was merely the worst-case scenario based on theory.

Yes, that's just a possibility. As long as you work hard enough and become strong enough, you will definitely find the path to "survival".

If all future "her" are destined to die, then she must defy this destiny. Fu Ping trained harder than ever before. She saw this as the only way to transcend fate.

However, it was no use. She began to feel afraid.

I'm afraid of every battle, afraid of every mission.

She became even more dependent on Noah.

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"So, tell me what happened?"

Before falling asleep, looking at the duckweed in her arms, Noah asked softly.

After spending so much time together, it's perfectly normal to find that Fu Ping is feeling down right now.

"No—it's nothing—" Fu Ping buried her face in Noah's chest, "It's just—the training was too tiring—I'm fine."

"What else do I need to hide from you? I've already said you have the 'right to be capricious,' haven't I?"

Noah stroked the back of the duckweed, trying to comfort her.

After a few minutes of silence, Fu Ping finally spoke slowly.

"Sister Noah—am I—am I—really—dead?"

"What if—if it really is my future self who dies halfway through—then what—what should I—do?"

"Even though you said it's only a possibility—I'm really scared—"

"I was rescued by my sister and took care of her—the thought that I might die in the future—makes me—extremely scared."

"I finally have all of this—I don't want to lose it all again—"

Feeling the trembling body in her arms, Noah hugged her a little tighter.

All along, he had only provided care for Fu Ping, letting her rely on him. He had pulled her back from the brink of death and brought her warmth. So, what would she think once she learned that she might lose all of this?

Those who maintain a steadfast will and continue to uphold it even after becoming magical girls are ultimately a minority.

Most children become confused after becoming magical girls.

The duckweed's confusion is perhaps a manifestation of its fear of death.

Fu Ping once confessed that she felt no fear when she was about to die at the hands of the calamity beast. She accepted her fate and planned to accept it all. Having lost her parents, she had nothing left to lose.

But later, having received warmth from Noah, she could no longer face death with such equanimity.

Before stepping into the world of magical girls, Noah warned Floating—magical girls are dangerous, and there's a risk of death. Aren't you afraid?

The duckweed's answer was, of course, that it wasn't afraid.

To avenge her parents, she must destroy all the monstrous beasts.

Noah believed in her awareness, which is why she personally guided her and became her teacher.

Even though she knew there was a risk of death, the moment that risk became "I might actually die in the future," it completely shattered her mental defenses.

So, I know exactly what I need to do.

"Floating duckweed, listen carefully."

Noah stroked the duckweed's back and made their vow—

"I don't know what the future holds, but I assure you..."

As long as I'm alive, I will absolutely protect you.

"I will absolutely not let you die."

Hearing Noah make such a vow, Fu Ping could not suppress her emotions and hugged Noah tightly with both hands.

My sister said she would definitely keep her promise.

As long as my sister is by my side, I have nothing to fear.

So—it's okay for me—to be a little willful sometimes—right?

Anyway—I have the "right to be willful".

"Sister Noah—can I sleep with you every day from now on?"

Fu Ping knew that her act of acting coquettishly was going too far—her older sister also needed her own private space—she only slept with her sister once every two or three days—wouldn't it be too much trouble for her if she came every day?

"No problem." Noah nodded slightly. "You can come to my place anytime."

"Um.

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The duckweed felt that the fear in her heart had been swept away.

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"Aren't you being a little too clingy with Noah?" Senior Yi Luoxin said expressionlessly.

While taking a walk with Yi Luoxin, she suddenly blurted out this sentence.

Fu Ping looked up at the senior. Her expression was indifferent, without any fluctuation, and she couldn't guess why she had asked this question.

However, Fu Ping knew that she and Noah had a good relationship. But Fu Ping couldn't understand why Noah's attitude towards her had become so arrogant.

At first, Yi Luoxin didn't have any objections to her close relationship with Noah. The way Noah looked at her was just normal, casual eye contact.

However, as she became more and more attached to Noah, Fu Ping could clearly sense that Yi Luo Xin seemed to be getting increasingly dissatisfied.

"If you were just pestering Noah as an ordinary little sister, that would be one thing," Yi Luoxin added, seeing that Fu Ping remained silent. "But your feelings for her are clearly a bit abnormal, aren't they?"

"Noah and I are just ordinary sisters—what's the problem!" Floating Duckweed retorted. "At most, it's just that Noah dotes on me a bit more!"

Then, Fu Ping had a look of sudden realization on her face, "Oh~~~ Senior must be jealous because Sister Noah is so nice to me, right?"

I'm not talking about her feelings for you, but your feelings for her.

"————Ah————My feelings for Sister Noah————" Fu Ping was stunned and looked up at Yi Luoxin with a puzzled expression.

Seeing Fu Ping's bewildered expression, Yi Luo frowned. "—Never mind, you probably don't understand now. But I hope you have some self-awareness."

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"Hmph, you don't know yet. Noah has a younger sister who became a vegetable after being attacked by a monster."

Fu Ping instantly thought of the woman Noah visited at the hospital every day—that woman was actually Noah's sister? Was her sister really that mature? She looked older than Noah.

Yi Luoxin raised her head and continued walking forward. "The self-awareness I'm referring to is that you need to understand that the reason Noah is so good to you is because she couldn't protect her sister, so she's transferring that guilt and protectiveness onto you."

"You're just a substitute for her sister. Otherwise, what makes you so special that Noah would go to such lengths for you?"

After saying this, Yi Luoxin completely ignored the duckweed that was still in the same place and left on her own.

However, the duckweed's heart was surging with emotion—

Sister Noah—she treats me like a younger sister?!

Can someone like me become Noah's sister and enjoy this warmth?!

Alternatives? So what if they are?

If I could enjoy this kind of warmth, I would rather be a substitute!

As long as this warmth is real, I don't care if it's someone else's shadow!