She was being hunted down, so she became a magical girl.

When Xu Ting arrived in the living room, it was already late at night.

The familiar sound of gunfire gradually rose outside the window, mingling with the smell of gunpowder permeating the streets, creating the unique "birdsong and fragrant flowers" atmosphere of Hezhi City.

Qi Li and Luo Ruowei were both wearing pajamas and waiting in the living room.

"Senior, why aren't you wearing pajamas?"

Qi Li was the first to ask a question.

Xu Ting, dressed in a formal suit, sat down on the brand-new sofa with a grand and imposing manner, and said:

"I don't like loose-fitting clothes."

Many legendary figures have died because their enemies came knocking on their door in the middle of the night.

If they hadn't been wearing pajamas and had found weapons to defend themselves, the outcome would have been very different.

She didn't delve deeper into the topic, but instead looked at the two of them:

"I have something to say to you."

Luo Ruowei knew about the epitaph incident, but she was unaware of Xu Ting's current situation;

Qi Li knew that the coffee shop was backed by the Tianyi Group, but she had no idea what the wild magical girl would encounter in Hezhi City.

It's time to tell them some of the truth.

Xu Ting selectively shared the information they needed to know, focusing on what they could share.

After she finished speaking, she looked at Luo Ruowei:

"Ruowei, you are not a magical girl and will not be directly threatened by Tianyi Group."

"But I will definitely continue to use the resources of the Gifted Cult. If you continue to be a saintess, there will be great risks."

"Moreover, if I am killed by the Tianyi Group, the followers I control may also go out of control."

"If you want, I can help you get out of this."

Luo Ruowei looked into Xu Ting's eyes and answered without hesitation:

"Xu Ting, I want to help you."

"You saved me and my family from the abyss, and I have decided to give my life for you."

"Don't worry about me, just go for it, I'll do everything I can to help you."

Luo Ruowei made her decision clear, and Xu Ting naturally agreed.

"Since that's the case, then be prepared to be sacrificed by me if necessary."

After uttering those harsh words, she looked at another timid girl.

Qi Li.

Her blonde hair became even more voluminous after her bath, making her look fluffy.

Despite Xu Ting's gaze, she still tilted her head, seemingly unaware of the seriousness of the topic.

"Qi Li, your situation is somewhat different again."

Regardless, Xu Ting still needs to make things clear.

"I didn't save your life, so I won't force you to do anything for me."

"But you are a magical girl, and you will be hunted down by the Heavenly Will Group. You need my protection."

"Strictly speaking, we have a cooperative relationship, so I'm going to give you two options, and you can choose one of them."

"Firstly, you will not participate in the war and will instead hide in the stronghold of the Gift-Giving Cult. In return, you will need to hone your magic and focus all your energy on magic training."

"If your innate magic is useful, you'll need to use it for support."

This plan is actually unprofitable.

Sending a magical girl away from the front lines is tantamount to losing a huge amount of combat power.

Even the Gray Ravens under Mi Yan's command risked their lives to destroy Tianyi Group's drones.

But for Xu Ting, this outcome was acceptable.

The contract between Qi Li and the crow allows a portion of the increased magic power of the former to be transferred to Xu Ting.

If you consider that portion of the magic as part of the gain, then overall it's barely a loss.

"Secondly, if you participate in the war normally, I will assign you appropriate tasks based on your abilities."

"But if you fail... you will die."

Xu Ting stared intently at Qi Li, awaiting her answer.

"I choose option two," Qi Li quickly raised her hand to answer.

She wrapped her hands in a towel like a rice dumpling, making the action look somewhat comical.

"Sister Qi Li, you need to think this through."

Even Luo Ruowei felt that Qi Li's answer was somewhat hasty.

Do you know what these two options mean?

Qi Li nodded vigorously and said, "I know."

"Choose one: 'Eat nothing'; choose two: 'Do something real'!"

"Choosing option two will kill you." Xu Ting frowned, slightly annoyed, and said, "Think carefully before you answer."

"I've thought it through!"

Qi Li's emerald green eyes sparkled like reflecting jade.

"My dream is to dance the most beautiful dance on the biggest stage!"

"If I stay behind the scenes, I'll never be able to step into the limelight in my entire life."

Xu Ting lowered her eyes.

When she heard Qi Li bring up her dream, she knew that the child was serious.

Dreams... what a terrible thing that can kill you.

"Even so, you still need to conceal your identity in future battles," Xu Ting added helplessly.

"A covert operation is less likely to attract the attention of the Tianyi Group."

"Huh?" Qi Li lowered her head in disappointment. "Won't the magical girl look drastically different after transforming?"

"In reality, there's no such convenient setup," Xu Ting said irritably.

No sooner had she finished speaking than she impulsively asked the crow:

"Did magical girls develop similar magic a hundred years ago?"

"They probably have similar needs too, right?"

The crow's answer greatly disappointed Xu Ting:

"Yes, but it's practically useless in front of Tianyi Group."

"Trying to outsmart real magical girls is tantamount to suicide."

That's definitely true.

Xu Ting put her disappointment aside and said to the two girls in front of her:

That's all I wanted to say.

"Ruowei, please emphasize the important details to Qi Li."

"She was left here alone when we went to work at the coffee shop. I was afraid she would cause some trouble."

Luo Ruowei raised her hand:

"Speaking of which, my return to work has been postponed again."

"We may have to take a holiday for a long time to come."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ting quickly took out his communication terminal.

Just as Luo Ruowei had said, Yan Yuling sent a message to the maids.

The unrest in Hezhi City is expected to escalate; conditions for resuming work are not yet ripe, and the holiday period will be extended until the fog season arrives.

Please try to stay home as much as possible during this period, as it is extremely unsafe outside.

If you absolutely must go out, remember to cover your face.

Yan Yuling... According to the history told by the crow, she should be the ruling magical girl of the new generation, and she is in charge of the key position of selecting magical girls.

She should have a lot of information.

"The unrest will escalate," Xu Ting muttered from the notice.

Is Tianyi Group planning something big again?

Damn it, didn't they just blow up their own drone?

As expected of a giant corporation with a magical girl background, they certainly have a lot of cards to play.

Besides the word "将", Xu Ting also noticed something else.

"Maids must cover their faces when going out."

Why would such an order be added suddenly?

The maids should have known that beauty can bring danger, and while this reminder is correct, its appearance here seems somewhat deliberate.

Xu Ting felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

She reluctantly put down her phone, but a peculiar signal came to her mind.

It is the magical fluctuation of the Eye of Fear.

She quickly used her magic to unleash her innate spell.

Suddenly, a man came to mind.

Her spies in the Blackwater Gang are passing information to her.