Unlimited Ambition

Sayaka was still a little hesitant.

"Well then, go back and think about it some more. Come back when you've made up your mind. There's no need to rush," I comforted her.

“…Hmm.” Sayaka was still a little unwilling. But because what I said had made her mind a mess, she had no idea what to do.

“Well then, I’m sorry to have bothered you and wasted so much of your time.” Sayaka stood up, bowed, and thanked her in this way.

"No need to rush off, let's eat first before heading back." I glanced at the sky; Sayaka and I had been chatting for almost two hours, and it was already dinnertime.

"Then trouble you."

"No, if you ultimately decide to become a magical girl, then we'll be partners. It's only right that I take care of you a little."

As I said this, I walked towards the kitchen.

Chapter Twelve: The New Girl

The next day, Sayaka once again lured Madoka away and came to the door of my room.

Didn't you think about it seriously at all, young girl?

They completely believe that what they are doing is right.

However, if things continue like this, even if something terrible happens, the responsibility will not be mine at all. Because I have already said everything.

"So, Sayaka Miki, you're prepared to sign a contract with me, become a magical girl, and risk your life to protect this world, right?"

“Yes.” Sayaka nodded very seriously.

"Very good." I sighed softly. "It's good that you're prepared... Please remember this day, remember what you said, and then close your eyes."

"Ah."

Sayaka obediently closed her eyes.

Slightly—no, I should say, very tempting. This guy.

A mischievous smile crept onto my lips. I stepped forward and, before Sayaka could react, gently embraced her slender waist and kissed her lips.

!!!

Sayaka was about to scream that she had been taken advantage of when she suddenly felt her body heat up, and an uncontrollable, powerful force was instantly poured into her body. The feeling was so pleasant, as if all the meridians in her body had been opened up, an exceptionally comfortable sensation.

Then, Sayaka opened her eyes, looked at me with a faint smile, and tried to get angry but couldn't.

"That's about it, how about I sense your power a little?"

"..." Sayaka did feel that her body was quite different from before, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what the difference was.

In short, it felt amazing, like I could fly if I wanted to, destroy the city if I wanted to, and do whatever I wanted...

"So this is what the fall of magical girls is like... Indeed, it's easy to lose oneself after obtaining this power." Sayaka sighed to herself, then secretly vowed, "I will never be like other magical girls."

"So, how about a slight transformation?" I continued.

"Huh? Transformation?"

"It means switching to combat mode. Also, let me see what attribute of the power you were granted."

Sayaka blushed slightly after hearing the word "granted." It seemed she was recalling some harmonious scene that made her blush and her heart race.

"Hmm." She nodded nonetheless, then closed her eyes. After a flash of light, Sayaka had successfully changed her clothes, now dressed as a medieval swordsman in light armor, complete with a cloak and a sword, looking like a hero from an RPG game.

"Is it a 'sword'?" I nodded. "That's quite suitable. Come to think of it, it's been a long time since we've seen a magical girl who uses a sword."

"Huh? What's wrong? Are you that good?" Sayaka tried swinging the longsword in her hand and felt no awkwardness at all. It was as if she were a natural-born swordsman.

"No, it's just a coincidence. Although I've studied all sorts of weapons, my forte is definitely the sword."

"Eh? Light, you use a sword too?" Sayaka asked curiously. Then, perhaps because she had just gained power and was a little carried away, and thinking back to how the long-haired black-haired girl had a gun to my head a few days ago, she probably thought I was weak. So she seemed a little dismissive.

"Don't forget, before magical girls were born, I was the one who dealt with all the monsters in this world. And I survived to this day. If they can defeat me on the battlefield, those monsters won't resort to such underhanded methods as curses anymore," I reminded Sayaka.

"Huh? Is that so?" Sayaka still seemed skeptical.

...This girl is definitely very disobedient; she's a brainless girl who definitely needs some discipline.

"So, how about we have a little competition?" I asked.

"Okay." Sayaka, a complete novice who was utterly ignorant of her own limitations, felt an urge to unleash the new power she had just acquired.

Thus, a virtual training ground—like the witches' barrier, except that it had no background, no light source, and nothing else could be seen except the person on the other side.

"Then, let's begin."

Holding a practice longsword—a complete replica of the Heaven-Slaying Demon Sword—that he hadn't sharpened, he lightly swung it a couple of times, sighing slightly: "Ah, so my skills haven't dulled at all." Even though he hadn't fought anyone for decades, even centuries, his combat prowess remained at its peak—what was the reason for this?

Of course, I am a genius.

Honestly, do you really need to think about such a simple truth?

Really.

"Well, although the curse forbids me from harming any living being, this is just practice, so it won't hurt you at all. Therefore, I will also completely conceal my strength—be prepared, Sayaka."

Afterwards, he released a slight amount of his divine authority.

Sayaka swallowed hard, feeling an unprecedented pressure. Perhaps this is what the legendary angels and demons are like.

But I'm a magical girl. I have absolutely nothing to be afraid of you.

“It seems you weren’t lying, Wright.” Sayaka laughed and said this to ease the pressure.

"Watch out—the battle has begun."

However, I only said one sentence—then a flash of sword light appeared, and I had already taken several steps forward, holding the long sword horizontally against Sayaka's neck.

……

"Seriously, Wright, you cheated!" Sayaka complained.

"On the battlefield, no one will listen to your complaints. If I were a monster, you would be dead by now. Do you understand?" I said, completely ignoring Sayaka's complaints.

“Fine, fine—let’s do it again,” Sayaka said.

I nodded, then turned around, preparing to return to where I had been standing.

Behind me, Sayaka grinned mischievously: "What, so high and mighty... I'll play a little trick on you this time—"

Then, Sayaka launched a sneak attack on me while my back was turned.

However, I was still too naive. Hearing the wind behind me, I quickly turned around, extended my longsword and flicked it. Sayaka, who was still too inexperienced, lost her balance and I stepped forward, pressing my sword against her neck once again.

However, Sayaka's momentum from her charge hadn't dissipated, and she stumbled forward—to avoid hurting her—even an unsharpened sword would hurt if it hit her neck, so I dropped the longsword. And then, just as if it had been calculated, Sayaka fell right into my arms…

Chapter Thirteen: Occasional physical contact is unavoidable during training.

Of course, with my skills, I could have easily gone over and helped Sayaka. Seeing that the girl was about to fall over, I immediately grabbed her arms and then supported her up.

While it's true that some people might be pleased to see someone throw themselves at you, the level of affection hasn't developed to that point yet. If something like that happened, it might make the other person feel embarrassed, which would be detrimental to further pursuit.

So that's how it is.

Sayaka, who was caught by me to prevent herself from falling, was a little embarrassed. Of course, she was also a little resentful.

"Again!"

"what ever."

So, we played a total of 132 matches. Except for the last match, which I didn't go all out because I was a little reluctant, all the others were complete victories.

After that, we left the barrier and returned to the real world.

"Seriously... we can't win at all." Sayaka complained, slumped over the table.

By this time, it was getting late. Although it's true that if a magical girl were to actually encounter a pervert, it would be a real tragedy. But at least it's a reason, isn't it?

"So, don't think you're so great. Having that kind of thinking will only make you die faster," I said to Sayaka earnestly.

Although Sayaka still seemed somewhat unconvinced, she had to nod in agreement when faced with the facts.

So I probed further, "It's getting a little late today, is it alright to go back like this?"

“It’s nothing. I live alone in a rented apartment. There’s absolutely nothing to worry about,” Sayaka said.

"Hmm... how about we stay here for the night?" I asked.

"Huh? This, this... seems a little bit..."

"Take a day off tomorrow and go see that boy. Afterwards, come to me, and I'll teach you some basic things."

“…Mmm.” Sayaka nodded slightly, a little shyly.

That's pretty much it. After that, I'll let Sayaka sleep in this bed and sleep in another one myself—I wonder if Sayaka will realize that I just bought this bed yesterday, while the one she's sleeping in now is a double bed.

I used to sleep with Mami.

As I thought this, clutching Mami's Soul Gem, I drifted off to sleep.

However, Sayaka, who was lying on my bed, couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

This room is shared by Mami and me.

However, I have no other needs besides using the bed to sleep and do lovemaking. Therefore, the room's layout and decoration were entirely designed by Asami. So it has a very feminine feel.

So...

"...Is this...the room of the girl who died a couple of days ago?"

Completely misunderstanding this, Sayaka suddenly felt a chill.

"...No, it won't be haunted, will it? -- Oh right, Wright also said that a part of a magical girl's soul is inside the Soul Gem. I wonder if it will sneak out at night... Waaah..."

Startled by her own reaction, Sayaka gripped the blanket tightly, her eyes wide as she looked around. But the room seemed strange; it felt as if something was watching her. Occasionally, a few flashes of purple light would appear.

"Ugh... How scary. I shouldn't have agreed to let Wright stay overnight," Sayaka thought.

Is it really okay for magical girls to be afraid of ghosts?

After that, Sayaka clearly saw a dark shadow flash past the window—

"Ugh!" Sayaka tried to shout, but before she could, she desperately covered her mouth to keep herself from making a sound.

"This, this room is haunted!!!! Wright!!!!"