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She stood there, mouth agape, separated by a door, looking just like a complete idiot.

After a moment, she looked at Shiraki Rin with a wistful expression and asked, "Did you go and bomb the Tower headquarters...?"

What did that kid next door do that makes us so wary?

Kotomi Sōde couldn't understand it.

[hahahahahaha, Rin went to assassinate the Chief Madam!]

[And now he's the First Lady's dog, slippery as a mule, of course he has to be kept locked up.]

But when she reluctantly used her mobile data to watch Shiori Hachiya and Sayaka Miki's stage videos late at night, she finally understood why the tower needed to be so wary of the kid next door.

Because this child silently passed through the wall and entered his room.

Kotomi Sōtoku, who was lying on the bed with a chocolate bar in her mouth and her legs crossed, thought for a moment that she was hallucinating. She slowly opened her mouth, and the chocolate bar fell onto the bed.

[Hahahaha, this person doesn't seem very bright.]

【A silly beauty, huh?】

【happy】

[Speaking of which, why can Rin still use her powers while wearing a collar?]

[...Because she's a magical girl, she can use magic?]

This is true.

Just like Homura Akemi's time magic and Sayaka Miki's recovery magic, Rin Shiraki's magic also has its own biases.

Her magic is not offensive, but it can dispel negative attributes on the body. When used in conjunction with her abilities, it can achieve a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts.

For example, right now, Shiraki Rin used magic to dispel the negative effects that restricted her abilities, thus slipping into the next room.

With the help of the Silver Court, even if she left right under the noses of the cameras, the infrared alarms and surveillance wouldn't detect anything unusual.

[Misaka has taken care of everything for you. Now, take Yotomi Kotomi and leave.] Homura Akemi commanded calmly. In the background of the telepathic communication, the sound of water from the Silver Garden public bath could be faintly heard.

Shiraki Rin: ...Are you taking a bath?

She didn't take it to heart, even though on the other side of the telepathic communication, Homura Akemi, who was participating in another team-building activity at the Silver Garden's bathhouse, wasn't in a very good mood, and her tone was quite cold.

Although his tone was cold, his body was still slightly hot as he soaked in the warm water, and the demon sighed deeply.

Homura Akemi was not the only one affected by Kita Kirihara's daytime debauchery.

Other character cards were also affected.

Nana Ohba sighed as she ran the hot water. Misaka Mikoto rushed over after dealing with Rin Shiraki, but dared not get into the water until she controlled her electric shock. Hibiki Tachibana hurriedly rushed into the bath, with Mirai Kohinata behind her seemingly complaining. Nanoha Takamachi and Fate Testarossa Harlaown were relatively quiet, but their emotions seemed quite unstable as well.

The character cards think that next time, it would be better to have Kita Kirihara sever the link when it's not necessary, or simply put him into hibernation for a while to avoid this strange feeling.

Among them, Talulah, who has Drak blood and whose Originium magic is related to heat, is the most anxious. She waits for Shiraki Rin to bring Ayatoku Kotomi, and as a backup, she cannot leave the waiting location at will. So she can only wag her tail impatiently and complain.

This led to Kotomi Satoku and Rin Shiraki leaving through the guard's blind spot, only to find that Draco's expression was quite unpleasant.

The white-haired dragon girl was surrounded by terrifying heat, and from a distance, she didn't look like a rendezvous person, but rather someone who came to silence the two.

When Shiraki Rin met up with Ayatoku Kotomi and Talulah, this tyrant of the Reunion Movement, who looked like a force to be reckoned with, was grinding her teeth irritably. Her sharp canines gleamed with a chilling light, and her aggressive and restless beast-like state was truly frightening.

Fortunately, Talulah did not turn the two key personnel to ashes due to her temporary physical discomfort. She scolded Shiraki Rin, who arrived three seconds later than expected: "Why are you so slow! Get out of the way."

Shiraki Rin: ...It's all because this Ms. Aitoku Kotomi is struggling and refusing to come with me.

Unable to speak, Shiraki Rin was unable to communicate with her companions in the most efficient way, nor could she clearly explain her purpose to Ayato Kotomi. When Shiraki Rin carried this silly idol on her shoulder and ran wildly, she was still moving around on Shiraki Rin's back like a caterpillar.

Despite her reluctant struggle, Shiraki Rin arrived later than expected, no matter how hard she tried.

But three seconds... isn't that a negligible time difference?

Without any timing equipment, Shiraki Rin was somewhat at a loss in the face of Talulah's reprimand. Although she was stunned by the excessively harsh criticism, she still obediently rushed towards Talulah's back.

Because she saw that a dangerous red light was flashing in the hands of the dragon girl, who was inexplicably more irritable than before.

Although the terrifying heatwave erupted behind Shiraki Rin, and she shouldn't have been harmed by it, she could still smell the burning protein and feel the heat coming from above her head.

Before Shiraki Rin could even begin to feel grateful that she had survived so long despite the Silver Garden's chaotic behavior, Kotomi Sōtoku on her back cried out in alarm.

"My hair...!"

The piercing scream made Shiraki Rin look back. When she turned around, she saw a very shocking sight.

This is one of the tower's exits. Although it's a side entrance, it's still half the size of the main entrance and almost an impenetrable fortress. The metal doors are nearly a meter thick. If it weren't for Misaka Mikoto's ability to clear the way for them, Shiraki Rin would have had a very difficult time leading Aitoku Kotomi through so many barriers.

But now, it was melted in an instant. The dragon girl's magic almost pierced through the entire passage, which was more than ten meters long, turning the metal walls into a liquid inferno.

This was only because Talulah deliberately controlled the power of the spell; otherwise, it wouldn't have been difficult for the fire dragon's long tongue to ignite the entire tower.

Shiraki Rin subconsciously swallowed, her gaze towards Talulah filled with a fear she herself was unaware of.

"Alright, I'll cover you from behind." Talulah spoke in a harsh tone with an Ursus accent. "You two, get going."

240. Truly heartless.

Sōtoku Kotomi was unwittingly dragged onto this pirate ship.

She struggled on Shiraki Rin's back to no avail, and was completely overwhelmed by Shiraki Rin's strength.

In addition, Talulah's move had indeed intimidated her, so the loud and boisterous idol quieted down for the rest of the journey.

Once they finally left the tower's perimeter and arrived at a secluded alley without surveillance cameras, Shiraki Rin put her down.

“…Um, Miss.” Kotomi Sōtoku was still confused. She only lived next door to this person, so why was she brought out in the middle of the night?

Was this something that had been planned for a long time?!

Does this person even know me? Why is this person targeting me? And it seems like they're operating with a large and organized force, which is quite puzzling.

Shiraki Rin didn't say anything; in fact, she couldn't speak.

She reached inside her hoodie and pulled out the Soul Gem from the necklace.

The presence of the Soul Gem completely drew Kotomi Sōtoku's attention. She widened her eyes in surprise: "You're a magical girl too? Did you make a contract with Kyubey?"

Shiraki Rin nodded, then shook her head.

"What does this mean... Never mind." Kotomi Sōtoku laughed, her carefree attitude at this moment was rather strange. "Are you one of my kind? Hey, what did you wish for?"

Kita Kirihara, who was watching all of this from behind, seemed to be deep in thought.

Shiraki Rin was completely unaware of this small detail. She tilted her head slightly, getting a little closer to Ayato Kotomi, and finally managed to connect her telepathic communication with this magical girl whose system was not very compatible.

We can finally have a conversation.

Shiraki Rin: [Take me to the Yotsumi family's house.]

Kotomi Sōtoku's cheerful smile froze for a moment.

She snapped out of her daze, her smile widening: "[Although I don't know where you got this information, I won't agree to it so easily. Give me a reason, at least!]"

For some reason, Shiraki Rin felt a chill run down her spine at the sight of this person's warm smile.

Suddenly, another voice interrupted their conversation: [Yomi Kotomi, take her to the Rose House.]

It was Kita Kirihara's voice, but it was a little lower and hoarse than usual, ringing in my ear and gently teasing me.

This was the voice that made Saki Koizumi blush, but unfortunately, neither of the two people present seemed to understand romance.

Kotomi Ayato turned to Rin Shiraki, looking bewildered: [This isn't a private message?]

Shiraki Rin: [...No.]

In a sense, this can be considered a public channel.

[Just kidding, I recognize that voice.] Kotomi Atoku said, laughing, [Oh, it's been a long time, Kita-Kirihara.]

[You help me out, and I'll help you remove the flesh bud.] Kitakirihara seemed to have little patience and wasn't interested in continuing this game of cat and mouse with Ayatoku Kotomi. [You don't want to live with the flesh bud of the Yotsumi Washiman forever, do you?]

"Alright!" Kotomi Ayato readily agreed, smiling broadly. "I'm relieved to hear you say that~ I didn't expect Lord Kitakirihara to go to such lengths."

[...] Kita Kirihara seemed to have something urgent to do, and after a brief conversation, he cut off the connection.

Shiraki Rin also realized that Aitoku Kotomi was not as innocent and optimistic as she seemed on the surface. She pursed her lips and became a little more wary of this seemingly carefree person.

She grabbed Kotomi Sōtoku and, guided by her, quickly headed towards the Rose House.

Because Kotomi Satoku has little stamina, and the other party is different from her, once transformed, there is a possibility that she will quickly turn into a witch, and in her normal state, Kotomi Satoku's stamina is not that good either.

Shiraki Rin had no choice but to carry her on her back. Fortunately, she still had plenty of magic power, and even if she overused it, she could replenish it through Kita Kirihara.

Kotomi Sōtoku happily lay on her back, showing no sign of nervousness whatsoever.

However, a streak of crimson slowly extended from the corner of her eye, exploring along her eye socket.

The moment she blinked, the tentacle-like crimson fleshy growth vanished without a trace.

With the help of Kotomi Sōtoku, Rin Shiraki quickly located the Yotsumi family's residence.

She used a variety of modes of transportation.

Of course, everyone gets a ride through their own abilities, since it's impossible to run on foot forever, and even if you have plenty of magic power, it's not worth wasting it.

If her magic runs out, and Kita Kirihara still gets handsy with her... ugh. The feeling of purification is awful, and Shiraki Rin wants to experience as little of it as possible.

Just to be on the safe side, let's use it sparingly.

Kotomi Sōtoku was once a member of the Yotomi family, but she had little ability and no attachment to that family.

She had originally wanted to sever ties with that family, but living with the flesh buds was just too unpleasant for a cute idol like her.

Shiraki Rin: ...She has reservations.

I always feel that anyone who knows someone like Kita Kirihara isn't a good person.

"Go down this alley, and the switch to open the entrance is under the third camera in the alley," Kotomi Ayato explained, following behind Rin Shiraki.

Shiraki Rin obediently did as instructed, and sure enough, she saw the authentication lock under the disguised camera.

She had just reached out to stick the thing that Misaka Mikoto had given her onto it when she suddenly felt a gust of wind behind her.

A dagger tip pierced through Shiraki Rin's chest as she slowly lowered her head.

Behind her, Kotomi Sōtoku held a dagger, her face still bearing that radiant expression.