I, the Rock King Emperor with 21 billion in power, have joined the chat group.

Spider: Oh, Master Zhongli, you've arrived?

I am Subaru Natsuki: Hmm, I remember Zhongli Shifan just accepted the mission invitation from the Doomsday Group, right? Why are you still chatting with us here?

True Lord of Farming and Cultivating (Returning to the End): It's just an avatar. If someone like him wanted to, he could set up an avatar bodyguard for everyone in the group, but it would only be a drop in the ocean of his power.

I am Subaru Natsuki: Haha, what Master Guizhong said is absolutely right.

The Promising Future True Lord (Zhongli): Gui Zhong, and don't speak recklessly. Although I can indeed split myself into countless beings, it would still be quite difficult for each one to maintain control over the world.

I am Subaru Natsuki: I can't imagine what a clone is, but anyway, Zhongli Shifan is really amazing.

Spider: Indeed, incredibly powerful, so powerful that it's almost incomprehensible.

Spider: You know, after witnessing Mr. Zhongli's abilities in my world, chatting with him in the chat group felt like the omnipotent and omniscient Lord from the Bible had suddenly descended to my side and was talking to me about the weather. A wonderful feeling just arose spontaneously.

The promising future (Zhongli): From the perspective of universal reason, a deity like God in the Bible may also be a path and means of existence.

The Promising Future (Zhongli): Throughout the history of many Earthly worlds, as long as Earth's civilization exists, such myths will not fade away. Indeed, it is a path to achievement.

Spider: The word "road"... Master Zhongli seems to have used it many times, and Miss D beside me has occasionally mentioned it as well, so I'm a little curious. What exactly is this "road"? Is it some kind of rule mentioned in novels, or like the divine office described in D&D fantasy? And does this kind of road have an end? Even someone like you, Mr. Zhongli, hasn't reached the end?

The Promising Future True Lord (Zhongli): The so-called path is just a metaphor. If you replace it with other names—such as the rules, divine offices, and domains in Western mythology, or the Dao fruits and karmic positions in Eastern mythology—they will all be different.

Zhongli, the Promising Future Lord: At my level, if I wish to gain a deeper understanding of this void, I must continue walking along a chosen path to acquire power. It's difficult to change my course, as the path extends infinitely forward, just like the endless void. The deeper I go, the harder it is to turn back.

The promising future of the true lord (Zhongli): A straight line that leads forward without turning back, that is the road.

Spider: It's a bit profound, but I've come to understand it somewhat.

True Lord of Farming and Cultivating (Returning to the End): Is that so? This is the first time I've heard you say this.

Onward to my own path (Accelerator): Tch! I've learned some more useless things.

Red Iris Immortal (Fu Hua): I've learned a lot.

Promising Future True Lord (Zhongli): Hmm.....Chiyuan Immortal. It seems you haven't spoken in the group for a long time.

Fu Hua (Red-Robed Immortal): I'm busy with some tasks. As you probably know, I need a lot of points, so I'm working hard to reverse the chaos and increase the order of this world.

Red Iris Immortal (Fu Hua): There has been some progress recently.

Red Iris Immortal (Fu Hua): By the way. @Kobayashi's Gachi, @Walking On My Own Path, @Fantasy Natural-Born Witch, @Spider Child. I've already gathered enough members for a full chat group. If you're interested, you can DM me to purchase them. By the way, the price will be a bit high.

Kobayashi's Gachi (Tohru): Keep it for me!!

Accelerator: I want one too! Tch! They're having a secret auction.

Fantasy Priestess (Reimu Hakurei): I definitely don't have enough points, never mind.

Spider: Although I really want it, it's definitely not possible with enough points.

Red Iris Immortal (Fu Hua): I apologize, everyone, because I do indeed lack a lot of points to repair my own body.

I will walk my own path (Accelerator): I don't have enough points, so why should I blame others? I'm not that kind of person.

Fantasy Priestess (Reimu Hakurei): I absolutely have to accumulate points!!

Kobayashi's Gachi (Tohru): Hehehe, thanks a lot, but now my points are all gone. But that's perfect, I can invite Kobayashi to the chat group now.

Kobayashi's Gachi (Tohru): It's definitely faster and better for her and me to accumulate points together than for me to accumulate points alone.

Red Iris Immortal (Fu Hua): @Future Promising True Lord, @Farming True Lord, do you two have some free time?

True Lord of Farming and Tilling the Land (Returning to the End): Hmm... What is it?

The promising future (Zhongli): There is free time.

Red Iris Immortal (Fu Hua): I've accumulated enough points to repair my body, and I just sold the chat room slot for a reasonable price.

True Lord of Farming and Cultivating (Returned to His End): !!!

Future Promising True Lord (Zhongli): Well then, we definitely need to meet. Where to? Your world? Or the world of Teyvat?

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): Why don't you all come to my world? It's been quite peaceful here lately, so it might be a good place for you to relax.

Nana (a powerless person): Homura, isn't your world protected by witches? It's not exactly safe, is it?

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): No, it was after the two of us in the group failed last time that our world received a blessing from the gods. The great, wise, and loving gods borne all the suffering, eliminated all the misfortune, and absorbed all love and hate into their hearts. Magical girls still exist, but the witches have vanished. Our world now is simply a world where magical girls occasionally beat up nightmare monsters; those nightmare monsters only appear in human dreams.

The Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): Dreams cannot affect reality.

Nana (a powerless user): Homura, I feel your tone is strange, it's different from before.

Reimu Hakurei, the Naturally Born Shrine Maiden: I think so too. Homura, what exactly happened to you? The Hollowsword Style members from the chat group entered the world with you last time. After they perished, what happened to you?

Reimu Hakurei, the Fairy Tale Priestess: We all know your ability is to reverse time and go back to the past, so you shouldn't die. But since you rejoined the chat group this time, you've rarely spoken. Even when you do speak, it's in a very strange way. You're completely different from before. Are you really Homura now?

The Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): Personalities always change, whether it's the cowardly me of the past, the so-called strong me later, or the me now. Heh heh heh, these changes always come suddenly, always unexpectedly. Reimu and Nana, even if you trust me, you should also trust the chat group's judgment. Even someone like Mr. Zhongli can't easily change some of the chat group's settings. Do I look like such a powerful being?

Reimu Hakurei, the Fairy Tale Priestess: No, no, no, you know that's not what I meant. You know I was talking about that strange change in your personality. Just like how you went from being timid to gradually becoming stronger through your own efforts, that's something we support and can understand. But right now, this change in your personality makes me think of some unpleasant things.

Reimu Hakurei, the Fairy Tale Priestess: You claim to still be yourself, but in my opinion, sometimes a change in personality is no less than a rebirth. Perhaps you are no longer yourself.

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): Perhaps. Hehehe, Reimu, there's nothing wrong with being reborn. So, would you like to come and play in my world? My world is now peaceful. Witches capable of destroying cities no longer appear. The lives of ordinary people are protected by magical girls, and magical girls are saved by an omnipotent god. Such harmony, how interesting!

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): If you'd like, please come.

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): I will give you all the warmest welcome and will bring you the most wonderful stage play.

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): ...So, shall we come?

The rebellious witch has generated a high-level quest...

[Duration: Long-term; Formal]

[Condition: All members]

[Mission Objective Description: This place was once a nightmare for magical girls. A cosmic monster calling itself the "Incubator" transformed girls into magical girls, who, losing their hearts, became witches. Witch girls hunted witches to purify themselves, but ultimately, all would become witches. A tragic spiral swirled across the planet. Until one girl realized everything. And so, the world was saved. Afterwards, this place became a lily garden belonging to the gods. The great, wise, and compassionate gods borne all suffering, eliminated all misfortune, and absorbed all love and hate into their hearts. Magical girls still exist, but witches have vanished. So everyone lives happily ever after... perhaps... everyone.]

[Reward: 5000 points (5000 points are automatically generated for advanced tasks.)]

[Note: This mission carries virtually no risk. This world is favored by the gods, so sorrow is impossible for it.]

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): I've already posted the quest. Feel free to join anytime. I won't set any specific tasks; just living here for a few months will earn you at least 100 base points. Ordinary people from a peaceful world, without any personal strength, are you willing to give it a try?

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): No, no, no, don't worry. Just as the chat group system introduction says, there is no danger in this world. Because the loving god does not like to see sadness, there will be no more sorrow in this world.

Rebellious Witch (Homura Akemi): Well then, I'll take my leave now. If anyone is willing, please join me. I look forward to your arrival.

Zhongli, the Promising Future Lord: Interesting. Logically speaking, this invitation must contain something unusual, but surprisingly, I didn't sense anything ominous in the world on the other side. On the contrary, I feel that the other world should be useful to me.

Reimu Hakurei, the Fairy Tale Priestess: Ahhhhh! Ahhhhh! What's going on?! Where did the cute and adorable Homura go? Why does she sound like a riddle now? Explain yourself! As long as it doesn't violate my own morals, shouldn't I help her?

Zhongli, the Promising Lord: Don't worry. In my opinion, going to the world where the Rebellious Witch is is not a bad thing, and the Rebellious Witch doesn't have bad intentions. At least your safety is guaranteed.

Future Promising True Lord (Zhongli): @FarmingTrueLord, @RedKiteImmortal. We can indeed have our conversations in this world; I'm quite interested in it.

True Lord of Farming and Cultivating (Returning to the End): Since you think so, I naturally won't disagree.

Red Iris Immortal (Fu Hua): Then it's decided.

Spider: Master Zhongli is going too? Then I'll go too! I haven't been to other worlds yet. This time there's a high-level mission, I don't want to miss it. Spider, attack!

I'll go my own way (Accelerator): Since that's the case, I'll join in the fun too.

Reimu Hakurei, the Fairy Tale Priestess: It's a real shame that I'm currently exploring the world of "Chocolate and Vodka" with the clone of the Dragon God, so I can't join you guys.

Reimu Hakurei, the Naturally Born Shrine Maiden: But thinking about it this way, the clone skill is indeed super convenient. You can go to many worlds at the same time, taste many things simultaneously, and even eat Japanese sweets while exorcising monsters!

Fantasy Natural-Born Shrine Maiden (Reimu Hakurei): So envious!!!

(Accelerator): Heh, you incompetent priestess, all you can do is envy me. Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'm almost there too. My soul has undergone a transformation. Heh, I'm only a little bit away from defeating the Demon God.

Reimu Hakurei, the born shrine maiden of fantasy: You think you can fool me? I've read the original novels of your world; the power of the demons there is far beyond what you can possibly contend with now. The distance between you and a demon is probably only tens of thousands of star systems.

(Accelerator): Heh, but it seems you're still standing still, Hakurei~~~! You're too weak~!

Reimu Hakurei, the Fairy Tale Priestess: !!! !!! ? ??? ? !!! !

Chapter Two: The Principle of Cycles

The world of the principle of circles.

See Takihara City.

This is where everything begins, and it is also where everything ends.

The girls' encounter occurred after they transferred schools.

The girl named Madoka Kaname and the girl named Homura Akemi met, and that was the beginning of everything.

Nightmares have existed in this city since ancient times, residing in the dreams of teenagers and absorbing their nightmares and emotional growth.

Until one day, I broke through the dream and came into reality.

Fortunately, there are several heroes in this city who are secretly protecting everyone.

They are the magical girls of Mitakihara.

Mami Tomoe, the upperclassman who fights with a flintlock pistol and a yellow ribbon; Kyoko Sakura, a snack-loving girl dressed in bright red with a poker in her mouth; Sayaka Miki, a blue-haired girl who always wields a fast sword and is always cheerful; and finally, Madoka Kaname, a pink-haired archer who always thinks of others and never considers herself.

Two days ago, they gained another companion, a black-haired transfer student who had just arrived and was fighting with guns and bombs—Homura Akemi.

Today, the five of them are also happily fighting against the nightmare.

......

"Awoo~~~!"

The tiny doll suddenly opened its mouth wide, like a huge abyss, and swallowed the nightmare that had turned into a delicious sweet treat.

"Okay, that's it." The blonde Mami clapped her hands, her full chest bouncing with each clap.

"Go home and eat POCKE." The red-haired Sakura Kyoko flicked her spear and turned around gracefully.

"Mami-senpai, how about we go to your tea party tomorrow?" Sayaka Miki, with her blue hair, put her hands behind her head and smiled carefree.

"A tea party?" The black-haired Akane turned her head to look at Sayaka Miki and asked curiously, "What kind of tea party?"

"A tea party is just about eating sweets and chatting, right?" The pink-haired Kaname Madoka tilted her head slightly, thought for a moment, and then answered uncertainly, "There shouldn't be anything else... Oh, no, I remember now. There's also chatting with Bebe and feeding Bebe sweets."

Xiaoyuan thought for a moment, then smiled warmly at Xiaoyan: "That's about it."

Incidentally, Bebe is the familiar of the blonde girl Mami Tomoe. After all the nightmares are defeated, they turn into sweet snacks and are eaten by Bebe.

"Mm." Akane Homura looked at Madoka Kaname's smile and smiled warmly in return, replying softly, "Mm, let's go together then."