mygo, Villain Simulator

A figure with long black hair came into view; a beauty mark adorned her cheek, and her eyes were sharp and cold.

Beneath her purple magical attire, the spear she held was strangely shaped—the tip wasn't sharp, but rather resembled an enlarged drumstick.

However, under the infusion of magic, wherever the round spearhead struck, flesh and blood flew everywhere.

It's like a silent performance of a cruel drama where "you can kill someone even without a gun."

"Die!!!"

The girl roared in fury, her spear slicing through the air and impaling the monster in the ground.

"Child of Zero, have you collected the magic?"

"Yes, Lord Shiina, the collection is complete."

A clear yet mechanical voice responded, answering its master's question.

Nodding, the purple-clad magical girl prepared to try again.

"Hello, my name is Chihaya Aine, and I'm also a magical girl."

[With a light thud as she landed, the pink-haired girl, holding Toyokawa Shoko's hand, introduced herself with a bright smile.]

She wanted to add, "Since we're all magical girls, let's work together to defeat the monsters!" Her tone was full of innocence and enthusiasm.

However, before she could finish speaking, Chihaya Aine noticed—

A flicker of disgust clearly crossed the face of the purple-clad magical girl.

His gaze was cold and sharp, as if he were looking at something that shouldn't exist.

"Huh?!"

Chihaya Aine froze, her heart suddenly tightening.

Did I...do something to upset her?

[How scary... She seems even more unapproachable than Xiao Xiang; I don't really want to get close to her.]

The girl's smile froze on her face, and a bead of cold sweat even appeared on her palms.

Unlike previous warm encounters, this meeting seemed destined to be fraught with distance from the very beginning.

[The other person, Toyokawa Shoko, first showed a look of disbelief on her face.]

Black hair, a beauty mark under the eye, a purple spear—she could never mistake that figure.

[Shiina Tatsuki.]

But after the initial shock, the turmoil in my heart gradually subsided.

[Because of Sase Nagasaki, and Mutsumi Ruoba, it occurred to me that two members of the band have already become magical girls.]

Therefore, Toyokawa Shoko wasn't entirely surprised that Shiina Tatsuki became a magical girl and appeared here to clear out monsters.

[And then there's Takamatsu Akari, who turned into a monster and was killed by Ruoba Mutsumi.]

Thinking of this, Toyokawa Shoko's eyes filled with sadness again.

Upon seeing the blue-haired girl, Shiina Tatsuki's face revealed an undisguised hostility, like a blunt knife, stabbing her without any attempt at concealment.

Toyokawa Shoko dared not step forward.

She knew very well that Shiina Tatsuki hated her now.

Those cold, piercing eyes seemed to be screaming silently—

"If it weren't for you, the lamp wouldn't have disappeared!"

The guilt and helplessness in her heart intertwined like cold chains, firmly binding her steps.

She could only stand there, letting her heart tighten little by little.

【Humph! 】

[Shiina Tatsuki's spear cleaved through the night sky, the remaining demonic creatures shattering into nothingness.]

Purple magic scattered into specks of light around her, but offered no warmth whatsoever.

She gave Toyokawa Shoko a cold glance, the hostility in her eyes impossible to conceal.

[No pauses, no unnecessary words.]

Shiina Tatsuki turned around, preparing to continue her patrol.

She must deal with more monsters.

Sufficient magic power must be collected.

Only in this way can the girl obtain the help of the Child of Zero to fulfill her wish.

Help me find the light.

[One week ago.]

The girl, who had skipped class, lingered on her way to Takamatsu Akari's house, her heart growing heavier with each passing day.

She crouched down listlessly beside a park bench, her eyes filled with confusion.

At that moment, a whisper suddenly sounded in my ear:

"Do you want to become a magical girl? Becoming a magical girl grants one wish."

Looking up, Shiina Tatsuki saw a sphere emitting a cold light floating in front of her.

A sudden tightness gripped her chest; she swallowed hard, her voice trembling yet resolute—"No matter what you are, as long as you can find the light, I'll do anything!"

"This wish can be granted, but it requires a great deal of magic."

"magic?"】

"Yes. The Demon King is about to awaken, and demons are rampaging across this land. If you can eliminate the demons and gather their magic, I will help you fulfill your wish."

[Then, Shiina Tatsuki clenched his fist.]

At that moment, she became a magical girl.

Therefore, the girl has no time to waste!

Chihaya Aine instinctively reached out, trying to stop the other person.

[But Shiina Tatsuki's figure had already quickly disappeared into the night, leaving only a chilly wind behind.]

"Really..."

Chihaya Aine withdrew her hand, puffing out her cheeks in dissatisfaction.

"He seems like a difficult person to get along with."

As she muttered to herself, she turned her head and unexpectedly saw the complex expression on Toyokawa Shoko's face.

That emotion could not be hidden no matter what.

"Could it be... Xiao Xiang, that you know her?"

Shoko Toyokawa nodded with difficulty.

Her voice was a little strained, but she still spoke slowly: "That person is Shiina Tatsuki... a member of the band that Tohru and I formed. She is someone who values ​​and cares about Tohru a lot."

At this point, Toyokawa Shoko's eyes instantly dimmed.

The image of Shiina Ritsuki flashed through her mind, along with the thought that magical girls could make wishes.

A suffocating, sharp pain shot through my chest, as if gripped by a sharp blade.

"I'm such a... coward..."

[Toyokawa Shoko murmured softly, her voice almost dissipating in the wind.]

Without even thinking, she already knew what Shiina Riki's wish would be.

[It must be—reviving Takamatsu Akari, or finding Takamatsu Akari.]

And what about myself?

[Even though Nagasaki Sase died to save her, she didn't even have the courage to make a wish and become a magical girl.]

Compared to Shiina Tatsuki, I feel so powerless.

Chapter 409 Matcha Parfait

Chihaya Aine, noticing Toyokawa Shoko's downcast expression, gently took her hand.

“Xiao Xiang…”

She hesitated for a moment, then gave a resolute smile.

"Then let's chase after them! After all, the wish for resurrection is forbidden."

If she really made that wish, then let's help her.

Toyokawa Shoko paused slightly, then nodded.

“Yes, I can’t let Lixi bear all this alone.”

And so, the two took to the air once more.

Chihaya Aine, accompanied by Toyokawa Shoko, chased after Shiina Tatsuki in the direction he had gone.

The night breeze, though cool, made my thoughts even clearer.

Chihaya Aine, high in the sky, recalled the scene that had just unfolded.

[Shiina Tatsuki, a girl with a fierce look that makes her seem scary.]

But the truth is, he's not the difficult person the pink-haired girl imagined, not as he appears on the surface.

[Shiina Tatsuki harbored such hatred and obsession only because she valued her friends.]

"He's a good child..."

Chihaya Aine murmured softly, her gaze gradually hardening.

【(II) Also 彡 Five (VII) Inquiry 轳 彡 II Therefore, she wanted to help.】

[I want to ensure that this girl, burdened with heavy wishes, won't be fighting alone.]

On the desolate battlefield, Shiina Tatsuki's spear once again cleaved through the air, piercing the last monster.

The purple light scattered, and she turned to leave.

"Lixi!"]

Chihaya Aine landed with Toyokawa Shoko. She glanced at the girl beside her, who seemed unsure how to speak, took a deep breath, and spoke for her.

"Xiao Xiang...she's also in a lot of pain."

"ha?"】

Shiina Tatsuki suddenly turned around, her expression cold.

Looking at Chihaya Aine, who was defending Toyokawa Shoko, her expression clearly said—"Do you want to start a fight?"

"Where's the light?!"

She questioned him sharply, her eyes red-rimmed.

"She just kept saying the band had broken up, and then she stopped coming, without ever considering Deng's feelings!"

"If you just want to play house like a spoiled young lady, then don't come to us in the first place!!!"

Shiina Tatsuki's words were like a sharp blade, piercing deep into the air.

Chihaya Aine clenched her fist, about to retort.

[After becoming friends with Toyokawa Shoko, she already knew what had happened to her.]

In that situation, I believe no one would have the will to continue.

Before Chihaya Aine could speak, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly reached out and grabbed her sleeve.

The girl shook her head slightly, stopping Chihaya Aine.

Shiina Tatsuki scoffed, her eyes icy: "Hmph, no matter what you say, I will never forgive you!"

However, under that intense gaze, Toyokawa Shoko's knees suddenly buckled and went weak.

She slowly knelt down and lowered her head.