Go to work, and then educate magical girls.

Chapter 88. Moko received an unexpected phone call.

Xia Mei hung up the phone.

She could hardly contain her excitement.

She never expected that the person on the other end of the phone would be Mei, one of the Maple Flower Squad members! The senior who defeated her in a few moves and gave her pointers back then!

Although the other person is about the same age as her, Xia Mei already regards him as her idol.

Upon learning that her idol was the executor of this mission, Xia Mei was overjoyed.

The slightest bit of resentment in my heart completely disappeared.

After she sent the intelligence from her investigation back to headquarters, she waited for several days but received no word from the executive officer.

Today, she finally couldn't hold back any longer and contacted headquarters to forcefully obtain the contact information of this specialist.

Recalling the hesitant voice of the operator on the other end of the phone after checking for a long time, Xia Mei finally understood why.

Because they are the big shots from Maple Flower.

She was very satisfied with the outcome of the call.

The other party said that she had eliminated the strange people in Binhai City, and that the place would be completely peaceful. She herself had also returned to Kyoto.

Xia Mei thought to herself, "As expected of a member of Maple Flower, their efficiency is so high."

It's a pity the other person has already gone back, otherwise she really wanted to meet her idol.

But the idol's voice sounded a little strange just now?

It seems to be...

Xia Mei quickly shook her head, dispelling the slight doubt in her heart.

That's Maple Rose... an idol revered by countless magical girls, second only to Sakura among those few.

Senior Mei is so disciplined! She's running and exercising so late, while I'm just lying in bed reading comics.

Xia Mei is determined to learn from her idol and become a self-disciplined person from today onwards.

"Xia Mei, what's making you so happy?"

Jin Cheng and Jin Ju had just returned from shopping when Jin Cheng saw her holding the phone with a silly grin on her face and couldn't help but ask.

"Jincheng! Do you know?! She is Mei!" Xia Mei was so excited that she was almost incoherent.

Seeing Xia Mei's expression, Jin Cheng found it somewhat amusing. "Don't get agitated, speak slowly."

Finally, Xia Mei calmed down and told the other party about the phone call she had just made.

Jin Cheng wasn't from Kyoto and had only heard of Maple's fame. She didn't have the same deep understanding of them as native Kyoto residents. She wondered, "Is she that amazing?"

"Wow, incredibly amazing!"

Xia Mei gestured wildly for a while, recounting how she was defeated by her opponent in just a few moves back then.

"You were already an S-rank back then. To defeat you in just a few moves, do you think there are ranks above S-rank?"

Jin Cheng voiced the question that had been bothering her.

She only knew that S-rank was the highest level, but now that she was S-rank, she was far from having the invincible strength to look down on the world that she had imagined.

That strange person from back then was clearly someone she couldn't contend with now, even though she had already reached the highest level.

Xia Mei explained, "The ranks are just based on the total amount of magic power people use. Once a certain level is reached, they are all classified as S-rank. It has nothing to do with actual combat power."

"Because S-rank is extremely rare, there are no further grades above it, so the amount of magic power and actual combat strength of each S-rank can vary drastically."

"So, S-rank only has a lower limit, but no upper limit?" Jin Cheng asked softly.

"No."

Xia Mei's tone was very certain.

"Sakura is the ceiling."

Because no one can defeat her.

Jin Cheng steered the conversation back to their previous call, "You just said that the strange people here have been eliminated?"

"Yes, there will be no mistakes," Xia Mei said.

Because this is what Mei said, Sakura's teammate, a member of the Maple Flower group. She said that if this monster is eliminated, then this monster will not survive no matter what.

"I'm going back to my room to rest," Jinju said suddenly, having been listening the whole time, before heading straight back to her room.

Jin Cheng watched her younger sister's retreating figure, lost in thought.

Xia Mei then lay down on the sofa.

"Finally free!"

Jin Cheng sat down on the sofa, looking at this partner with whom she hadn't known each other for long but had a good relationship, and asked, "The mission is complete. What are your plans?"

"Of course...it's for retirement!"

Xia Mei looked excited. "I had already decided before I came that this is my last mission. After I finish it, I will resign from my job at the Investigation Bureau."

As she spoke, she gazed at the distant night sky, where a silver ribbon stretched out before her, and below lay the churning sea.

"I really like this city. It has a great atmosphere and the seaside environment is beautiful. I plan to retire here."

"After I retire, I want to buy a house here with a view of the sea. I can play games and read comics at home every day, and just enjoy the sea view when I have nothing to do. Just thinking about it makes me feel so comfortable..."

"Don't plant your flag here," Jin Cheng interrupted with a laugh. "You're still a long way from retirement."

"It hasn't been long. A few years have passed in the blink of an eye," Xia Mei said wistfully.

A silence fell over the room.

After a long while, Jin Cheng finally spoke softly, "That strange person, is he really dead?"

"Don't worry, they're definitely dead." Xia Mei said firmly.

"We've both witnessed his strength firsthand..."

"But she can't possibly be a match for Mei, because she's one of the maple flowers."

"I've never been to Kyoto, I've only heard legends about them..."

"So you don't know how strong they are," Xia Mei interrupted. "I've seen it with my own eyes, and even experienced it firsthand. Even if that weirdo could withstand a nuclear bomb, he wouldn't be a match for them."

Jin Cheng didn't say anything more. She looked at Jin Ju's tightly closed door, and her beautiful eyebrows gradually furrowed together.

In the dark room, Jinju didn't turn on the light and lay down on the bed, feeling utterly helpless.

She never imagined that the woman she saw at school during the day was actually one of the top figures in the magical girl world.

She was very certain of this.

The newly emerged veteran magical girl, the executor who has never shown her face, and her understanding of Tang Feng—this woman is undoubtedly the executor for this mission.

It's just unexpected that even a top-tier magical girl like this has fallen into Tang Feng's hands, and it seems that they have a close relationship.

Jinju fell into deep despair.

Is there no hope for her to ever get rid of him in this lifetime?

Is she going to be his little slave for the rest of her life?

Her life seemed to have an end in sight.

She walked along the path of life, with Tang Feng's various faces appearing on the roadside, and at the end of the road, Tang Feng sat upright on the throne.

"You've finally arrived, my personal little slave girl."

He spoke to her with a nightmarish smile.

Jinju shivered violently.

She doesn't want that.

But even one of the most powerful magical girls has that kind of relationship with him, so what way can she get rid of him?

A deep sense of powerlessness welled up in Jinju's body.

Even though she worked hard to become a top-tier magical girl, she still didn't seem to be his match.

Is there no one in the world who can defy him?

Jinju is now unsure whether the legendary Sakura can defeat him.

She experienced too many setbacks along the way, going from hope to despair.

She no longer dares to easily trust anyone.

No one can be trusted.

S-rank won't do, maple blossoms won't do, cherry blossoms... won't do either.

Is there really no hope?

The room was dimly lit, and outside, one could hear the voices of the older sister and Xia Mei talking.

Jinju suddenly opened her eyes.

In the darkness, it seemed as if a flame was burning fiercely in her pupils.

In this environment, it stands out exceptionally brightly.

Even if no one else can be trusted, she can still trust herself.

She will surpass S-class, surpass maple blossoms, surpass... cherry blossoms.

Until enough to completely subdue this strange man.

Jinju firmly believes this.

Although she is still very weak, only at the A-level, she is like a toy in his hands.

But only a few weeks after she became a magical girl, she has already become someone that many magical girls look up to.

S-level units are always a minority; A-level units are the backbone of each city.

Although she is still very weak in his eyes, she is already a pillar of strength in the big picture.

Jinju firmly believes that she can become even stronger in the future.

With this unwavering belief, Jinju's Heart Gem shone brightly, and her orange magical girl costume automatically popped out and covered her body.

Jinju held the Heart Gem and gently stroked the orange light emanating from it. "Thank you, I won't give up."

On the other side, Moko put down her phone, feeling a sense of relief.

She gritted her teeth as she spoke, "Don't attack me while I'm on the phone! What if someone finds out?!"

"Found something? Found what?" At this moment, he was taking advantage of Moko... to enjoy this... "Found the invincible Lady Mei moaning softly beneath the monster?"

"Shut up! Don't say that code name!"

That is a symbol revered by countless magical girls. Just mentioning it evokes images of that invincible figure who trampled countless monsters underfoot. How could he possibly call it out under such circumstances!

"I'm going to say it anyway."

Tang Feng sensed that Mo Zi had released most of her pent-up emotions, so he resumed his journey. "Mei, how are you feeling?"

"shut up!"

"rose."

"Are you trying to die?!"

"Are you comfortable, my dearest Mei?"

"Aaaaaah!"

Moko turned around angrily, wanting to punch the guy behind her who kept causing trouble, but the other party...

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"hiss……"

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"Well……"

Mozi frowned and endured it all.

She quickly replaced her gaze with disdain, her eyes clearly conveying, "That's it?"

Tang Feng responded with a cold laugh.

Just as he was getting ready to act, Mozi's phone rang again at an inopportune moment.

Moko impatiently picked up her phone, ready to hang up immediately, but her pupils suddenly contracted when she saw the contact person on it.

This is her personal number, not her work number.

And the one calling now is that person.

She couldn't possibly refuse.

but……

Lying flat on the bed, Moko slightly raised her neck, looking at her now...

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She couldn't possibly answer the phone like that.

That is blasphemy.

Moreover, Tang Feng would definitely do something bad while she was on the phone, and the woman on the other end of the line couldn't possibly not notice.

"Why aren't you answering?"

Tang Feng didn't rush into the main topic. He looked at Mozi's hesitant expression and teased her.

"Let me go first."

Moko tried to get up, but was quickly pushed back down.

Tang Feng glanced at Mozi's phone and a playful smile appeared on his face.

cherry.

It was actually her who called.

Come to think of it, it had been a long time since he had heard her voice.

I even feel a little nostalgic.

The phone kept ringing, and Moko was struggling desperately, shouting, "Let me go! I need to answer the phone!"

"Can't I answer now?"

Tang Feng smiled and took Mozi's phone, then pressed the speakerphone button under her wide-eyed gaze.

That wretched guy... he actually answered her call without permission, and the worst part is that it was from Sister Sakura! At this moment, Moko wished she could chop Tang Feng into mincemeat.

Fortunately, Tang Feng didn't speak carelessly. Instead, he tossed the phone to her as soon as the call connected. Mozi quickly took the phone and made her voice sound normal and calm.

"Hey, Sakura-neechan."

"Moko, why did it take you so long to answer the phone?" It was Sakura's gentle voice on the other end of the line, but it seemed to carry a hint of teasing.

"Because... ah!"

Moko glared at her angrily.

She was about to lose it! If she continued talking, Sakura would soon notice something was wrong!

But we can't stay silent, otherwise it would just seem like we're burying our heads in the sand!

Moreover, she unexpectedly discovered that after hearing Sakura's voice, the other person... became strangely...

It felt completely different from what I usually experience!

She couldn't hold back any longer!

And Tang Feng, at this moment...

After Sakura's phone call, Mako was already... !

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"Moko, what's wrong?"

On the other end of the phone, Sakura's concerned voice came through.

"I...don't...need...to worry..."

Moko used all her strength and spoke in the calmest tone possible.

There seemed to be a chuckle on the other end of the phone. "You're so old, yet you're still so reckless. Be careful, or you'll suffer the consequences sooner or later."

"It's fine."

There was a pause on the other end of the phone before the conversation suddenly turned to business. "How's the mission in Binhai going? You took it on with such confidence, but now you're complaining to me, saying that so many days have passed and you haven't even seen a single mission specialist."

"I...I've...taken care of it. Hmm..."

"Really? What happened to the strange people there?"

"I...executed him... um..."

Sakura chuckled softly, then her tone suddenly shifted to a joking one, "Moko, you wouldn't... be... there, would you?"

"what!"

it's over...

Moko completely broke down.

This is impossible to explain! Even if it weren't Sakura, any normal person would understand everything!

Sure enough, a soft sigh came from the other end of the phone, "Moko has grown up, she's actually secretly seeing men now."

"Sister Sakura, no..." Moko was on the verge of tears.

Her reputation in Sakura's eyes is completely ruined...

I really want to stab that culprit behind me to death...