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Chu Ge was taken aback and turned to look in the direction the girl was looking.

In the corridor outside the door, faint footsteps were slowly approaching, yet clearly audible.

Immediately afterwards, a light knocking sound rang out.

She had just gotten up to open the door when, without warning, the security door clicked open on its own.

A man and a woman, both around twenty years old, stood outside the door. They were dressed in black and white uniforms, exuding a calm and capable demeanor, and a sense of aloofness.

Seeing this, the girl chuckled softly and spoke calmly:

"Don't be surprised, Kobayashi is a metal-type mage. Although he's a bit weak, he's more than capable of opening a security door."

"Oh, he's a pretty nice guy, he knows to knock before entering." Chu Ge replied casually.

puff--

The girl's lips curled up slightly at Chu Ge's words, revealing a rare, genuine smile.

Then, she turned to look at the two people outside the door, her tone returning to its previous coldness: "Let's go."

"Yes, Senior Sister." The boy called Xiaolin replied respectfully, his gaze sweeping over Chu Ge before hesitantly asking, "Senior Sister, then... doesn't she need her memories erased?"

"There's no need." The girl waved her hand, her tone calm yet unquestionable.

"Once that news is released in a couple of days, the whole world will know about the existence of magic. Do you think you can erase everyone's memories?"

"Besides, memory-erasing artifacts have side effects. What if they make her stupid?"

"You'll take responsibility?"

"But senior sister, according to the rules..."

Kobayashi wanted to say something more, but the girl suddenly turned her head and glanced at him.

Within his scarlet pupils, flickering flames appeared, and an invisible wave of heat instantly swept towards Kobayashi.

He stumbled and staggered back several steps, only managing to regain his balance thanks to the girl next to him who reached out to support him in time.

Xiao Lin's heart tightened, and he instantly realized that the girl was angry. He quickly lowered his head and said, "I...I understand, senior sister."

"Recognize your place." The girl snapped, then turned and walked toward the door without another word.

Just before leaving, she suddenly stopped, turned to look at Chu Ge, and asked a seemingly random question:

Do you believe in light?

As soon as she finished speaking, she picked up two oranges from the coffee table before slowly leaving.

Chu Ge walked to the balcony and watched the three of them get into a black jeep.

The license plate was a pure black one she had never seen before, exuding an aura of mystery and special department.

The car quickly drove away from the residential area and disappeared from sight.

She sat back on the sofa, stared blankly at the remaining oranges on the coffee table for a while, then casually peeled one and popped it into her mouth.

The sweet juice spread in my mouth, but in my mind, the girl's light, airy words kept echoing—

Some things are given to us by nature, while others we can't obtain even if we beg our heads.

Could it be that the extraordinary power I have been pursuing through three lifetimes and half a lifetime of madness is truly destined to be out of my reach?

The moment the thought crossed his mind, Chu Ge didn't hesitate and slapped himself across the face.

The crisp sound echoed in the living room, and a blush instantly spread across her cheeks. Her eyes regained their resolve in an instant, and a mocking smile even appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Witch, do not disturb my resolve!"

Over the next two days, Chu Ge paid special attention to news about the water park in the neighboring city. The accident, which clearly caused several casualties, was completely suppressed, with not a single word leaking out, obviously deliberately covered up by higher-ups.

...Until midnight on the third day, a piece of news that shocked the world suddenly swept across major online platforms around the globe, instantly topping all the trending topics.

[A Magic Association has been jointly established by 365 countries worldwide, officially announcing the arrival of the global magic era!]

That night, countless people couldn't sleep, and the internet exploded with discussions about magic.

"The magic in history books is actually real? A global official announcement? Is this a case of 'first becoming immortal, then inspiring others to become immortal'?"

"Have I eaten too many mushrooms or is the censorship system overheated? These stupid marketing accounts are so desperate for attention they're willing to abandon their security measures altogether?"

"Wake up! This is a globally synchronized news release from the official account of the State Council! It's not a marketing account!"

"I can't hide it any longer! I am the Grand Magister Liu Xiu. Give me VIP 50 and help me recover my power. One day I will surely appoint you as the Guardian Mage of the Nation!"

"Are you Liu Xiu? I'm a magical girl! I'm so cute, send me money!"

"Stop messing around, upstairs. I'm studying abroad, and I heard rumors about the Magic Association a month ago. I didn't expect it to actually be officially announced!"

Following closely, a series of major news stories broke out one after another, all of which topped the trending searches:

The Magic Association is headquartered in Australia, and its president is elected by the association's twelve committee members every three years.

[A global network of magic schools will be established, with the first batch consisting of twelve top-tier specialized magic high schools]

[The locations for twelve special magic high schools have been announced: Washington, Tokyo, Paris, London, Beijing...]

As Chu Ge read the official announcements, a storm raged within him.

So that's how it is... This was the real reason why the red-haired girl didn't erase her memories.

"A global magical era... Heh, that's getting interesting."

Within days of the news breaking, all sorts of bizarre and inexplicable events began to occur around the world.

The first thing is the awakening of magic.

Someone was walking down the street when suddenly flames burst into flames around them, yet they were completely unharmed and could even control the flames and wave their hand.

Someone accidentally fell into the lake and was able to stand steadily on the water's surface, easily manipulating the current to lift themselves to the shore;

A man was woken up in the middle of the night by the cold and found his wife, whom he was holding, covered in frost. Ice crystals could be formed from her skin when she raised her hand. He then tried to see what sub-zero temperatures felt like...

Fantastic phenomena are flooding the internet every day, becoming more and more frequent and outrageous, leaving viewers bewildered.

Chu Ge's older brother, Chu Hong, is the same "unlucky guy" who suddenly burst into flames while walking down the street, having awakened fire magic.

What shattered her spirits even more was that her adoptive parents also awakened their magical powers.

As expected of those two elders who studied civil engineering, one awakened the earth element and the other the wood element.

Everyone in her family has magical talent, but she, a ruthless person who has pursued power for three lifetimes and is single-mindedly devoted to the Dao, is still a mortal with no magical fluctuations in her body.

"Why! Why haven't I awakened yet?!"

In his detached apartment in the Tomson residential complex, Chu Ge slammed his fist hard on the solid wood coffee table.

With a crisp "crack," the coffee table shattered instantly, scattering wood chips everywhere.

Is it possible that after two lifetimes of hard work, in this life I'll still only be able to work in a factory, tightening screws, and being just an ordinary mortal?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Chu Ge raised his hand and slapped himself hard across the face.

Her cheeks burned, but her gaze grew increasingly stubborn and resolute.

"Chu Ge! Don't disturb my resolve!"

"It's just that the time isn't right yet! The main character always makes their appearance last, absolutely!"

This awakening is not limited to humankind.

Animals, plants, and indeed all things in the world, began to undergo strange transformations. The Magic Association collectively referred to this as—demonization.

Overnight, a swarm of giant rats, weighing two to three hundred pounds, attacked the city; their sharp teeth could easily bite through metal plates.

Evil birds that blot out the sky circle and swoop down, snatching away and devouring lone passersby;

Ancient trees deep in the forest developed sentience and strangled any living creature that approached them with their thick roots;

The monstrous creatures in the ocean are even more ferocious, capable of easily dragging ships weighing tens of tons into the deep sea.

When the first anomaly occurred, humanity seemed to become the weakest being on this planet.

But just like the name of this planet, "Eternity," humanity has never easily bowed to fate.

Human military forces directly deployed heavy firepower and used technological power to forcefully suppress the enemy.

Amidst the roar of gunfire, those who dared to rebel were blasted to pieces, silently declaring in the most direct way:

Technology will always be humanity's strongest foundation!

At the same time, the Magic Association quickly dispatched powerful experts to quell the crisis.

Someone stood atop a tall building, raised a hand, and froze thousands upon thousands of mutated rats on the street.

Someone summoned raging flames that burned an entire forest of murderous trees, teeming with malevolent spirits, to the ground.

Someone stood on the sea, riding the waves, creating towering waterspouts that tore the deep-sea monsters to shreds.

Those demonic creatures eventually recognized the strength of humans and gradually calmed down, retreating to the wilderness and deep sea far from human settlements to lie dormant.

In just one summer vacation, humanity fully accepted the existence of magic.

However, the social climate has quietly shifted.

More and more people believe that magic is the future of humanity, far more powerful and promising than cold technology.

For a time, magicians became the most sought-after group in society, and the prevailing attitude was that "magicians are superior to others."

In the dating market, the phrase "I've awakened magic" is more popular and more likely to win favor than "I own an apartment in Shanghai."

Even doing scientific research in a top research institute is not as respectable or prestigious as being a magician who can "spray fire and control water at home".

A brand new era, one where magic reigns supreme, has begun.

Eternal Star, Magic Calendar, Year One.