What a joke! Magical girls, just obediently get hypnotized!

Unlike Daisy, the magical girl with eyes full of adoration, Irene, the magical girl, immediately recognized Lynn. Then, in one breath, she spoke rapidly, her chest heaving violently:

"Not only that, he's not Ultraman, Batman, Kamen Rider, the Lightbringer, a hero of justice, the Azure Star, the King of Elden... He's a bad guy, a villain, an enemy, a demon, an undisputed high-ranking **** official, the Hypnotist!!!"

The last three words were almost shouted out, carrying long-suppressed resentment.

After shouting out every word that came to mind, Eileen gasped for breath, clutching her knees. Her silver ponytail swayed violently with each breath, her fists clenched tightly, yet she felt incredibly relieved, as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

Speak out!

Finally, they said it all.

No longer needing to lie and help the villains hide their identities, she spoke the whole truth in one breath!

It doesn't matter if you're angry, it doesn't matter if you're upset.

After all, our agreement was only to help you hide your real-world identity. Magical girls and villains are still enemies, right?

The magical girl Irene, who believed she had found the logical flaw in the perfect agreement, smiled with relief.

Come on, punish me! Sinners? I don't care, I don't care at all, because I have no regrets in my life!

She glanced at her companions, who were standing by in a state of high alert.

No matter what you're doing, the daisies and bird elders will be on your guard.

There's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

However, to Eileen's surprise, the storm she had anticipated did not materialize. Lynn, who was being viciously slandered, not only did not get angry, but simply nodded indifferently.

"Yes, that's right, I am the villain, the Hypnotist."

In fact, he was already thinking about how to reveal his identity to the eccentric Su Zhikui without losing face, but he didn't expect that Eileen would help him explain, so naturally there was no problem.

Moreover, she had already blocked any other associations that Xiao Kui might have thought of, which shows she was quite thoughtful.

Anyway, he never intended to become friends with the magical girls.

However, Eileen saw this reaction in a completely different light.

Her prepared "heroic sacrifice" expression froze on her face.

Huh... you weren't even angry after being slandered like that?

Eileen stared wide-eyed at the other person, somewhat surprised.

Or perhaps this guy initially considered my situation and didn't want me to be put in a difficult position in front of my comrades? Did he not actually intend for me to speak up for him while he was in his villainous state?

This guy, he's actually a pretty nice person...

An untimely surge of warmth welled up in my heart.

[Erosion level increased by 1%]

(Lynn: Why are there more now?)

However, Eileen's reaction did not anger Lynn, but it startled Daisy, who said timidly, "I, I know he's a bad guy, Eileen, please, please don't get agitated, okay? I'm a little scared."

Eileen: ......

Seeing the frightened look in Daisy's eyes, her initial enthusiasm instantly deflated.

Oh well, as long as Daisy understands the current situation and the other party's identity, that's fine.

"Is he actually a high-ranking official from the ****?"

Upon hearing this, the little kingfisher spirit beast flying in mid-air revealed a thoughtful expression. Its crest of feathers stood up alertly, and its black bean eyes gleamed with shrewdness.

"Great, maybe we have help now."

Is there any hope?

Eileen paused for a moment, thinking that her explanation hadn't been clear enough and that the other person had misunderstood her, and quickly waved her hand.

"Little Bird Senior, I meant he is..."

"Yes, I understand. He is our enemy, a high-ranking rogue executive of ****. But don't worry, it's precisely because of his identity that I said we might be saved."

After the kingfisher finished speaking, it looked at Lynn with its beady black eyes and said with the composure of a negotiation expert:

"After all, the existence of these monstrous beasts is a headache for you too, isn't it, Mr. Villain?"

"Yep."

Upon hearing this, Lynn did not refute it, but nodded again, his posture still composed, his wolf cloak fluttering slightly in the air.

**** is an enemy of magical girls, but that doesn't mean he's friends with the evil beasts, who are also enemies of magical girls. On the contrary, they are not only complete enemies, but their level of hatred is even more exaggerated than that towards magical girls.

The reason is simple: negative energy.

Although both sides use negative energy as their source of power, the total amount of negative energy remains constant. If one side takes more, the other side will inevitably take less.

This leads to more brutal battles erupting between the two sides as they vie for negative energy.

When that monstrous beast egg released its accomplices and discovered Lynn, didn't it also try to devour him without hesitation?

Secondly, and more obviously, their purposes are also inconsistent.

Born from pure negative energy, the monstrous creatures only want to take revenge on the world that gave birth to them, and they have no other intention than to destroy it. The villains also have their own purposes.

For example, rule, order, or... a peaceful life?

Even if you want to rule the world, no one wants to rule a scorched wasteland full of ruins, right?

Therefore, sometimes, even if the magical girls are not paying attention, some strange people or villains will take the initiative to clean up the chaotic eggs of some evil beasts to maintain the "ecology", just like cleaning up pests in their own backyard.

On this point, both sides share the same interests.

There have been instances where the two sides have temporarily joined forces to fight against powerful evil beasts.

After listening to the little bird's simple explanation, Daisy nodded as if she understood, while Eileen felt a sense of relief and her tense shoulders slumped slightly.

It must be said that although being enemies with this hypnotist was a nightmare, the more you understood him when you were on his side, the more secure you felt.

This kind of person, who is the kind who is safest when there is danger and most dangerous when there is no danger, is probably the kind of person who is most dangerous.

However, this sense of security lasted less than a second before Lynn's next words, cold and mocking, swept her back to reality like a chilling wave:

"Experienced spirit beast, I admit your analysis makes sense, however,"

His tone suddenly shifted, like an icicle piercing the skin.

"When did I ever say that I came here to help you?"

"What did you say?!"

Eileen was caught off guard; her relaxed mood instantly plummeted.

However, as soon as Lynn finished speaking, as if to prove his words, he snapped his fingers with a "snap," and a flash of purplish-black lightning disappeared from his fingertips. Instantly, the horde of monstrous beasts that had been blocked by the invisible barrier broke through the obstacle and, like vicious dogs breaking free of their chains, launched another attack on the magical girls. The black tide surged forward once more.

Moreover, this time, the monstrous beast seemed to have realized that the two sides were not entirely on the same page. It cunningly took advantage of the gap, only sending a portion of its elite forces to keep a watchful eye on Lynn, who was obviously difficult to deal with, and to form a deterrent circle. Then, it launched a more powerful offensive against the weaker magical girls.

"Oh no, it's this kind of villain!"

A hint of annoyance flashed in the little bird's black bean-like eyes.

"Xiao Ying, didn't you say this villain would help us? Why is this happening?"

Daisy frantically waved her staff, dealing with the horde of demons while asking in bewilderment.

"Because not all villains will stand on our side, you idiot!"

The kingfisher didn't even bother to correct its form of address, and said helplessly.

Eileen roughly understood what Kotori-senpai meant, and the cold reality instantly brought her to her senses.

Yes, if they encounter an uncontrollable monster, then without a doubt, it is most important for the magical girl and the villain, who share the same interests, to work together to eliminate their common enemy.

But what if the monstrous beast isn't that strong?

Judging from Lynn's performance just now, the monsters here are no match for him at all.

So, for a villain, it's far better to wait until the evil beast kills the magical girls, expend power for nothing, and potentially be betrayed by their "allies," than to join forces with the magical girls and then reap the benefits by killing the evil beast itself.

This is the idea that best serves the interests of the people.

The reason the kingfisher didn't explain earlier, but instead chose to only explain the evil beast's disadvantages and the precedent of the two sides joining forces, was because it was afraid the other party would notice the second option.

However, given the Hypnotist's cunning, why would he need prompting from others to come up with these ideas?

In fact, picking off each other's scraps during the battle against the evil beasts is a more common practice for magical girls and villains.

It's not that villains wouldn't lend a hand; when magical girls encounter this situation, they mostly just watch the two sides fight it out and eventually resolve the issue together.

Yes, why did I have any unrealistic expectations of him?

Why should he help me? That guy is a villain.

A hint of sadness flashed in Eileen's eyes, and her last glimmer of hope was extinguished.

Fortunately, thanks to Lynn's delay, Daisy had taken the opportunity to plant a large number of vines and pollen, and a new vine forest sprang up again. The two people and the bird could temporarily resist the attacks of the horde of ghouls, and even handle the situation with ease.

However, Eileen knew perfectly well that the fine beads of sweat on Daisy's forehead and the slightly trembling wand in her icy blue eyes were only a temporary relief.

With Daisy's true name released, the magical girls' fighting power is more than enough to deal with one monster egg, but it is far from enough to fight two.

The radiance of 【Floral Healing】 is still dazzling, but it is showing signs of weakening. Once the daisy seeds and vines are exhausted and the pollen is dispersed, our defenses will collapse, the fragile balance will be broken, and we will definitely not escape the fate of being devoured by the evil beast.

Looking at the daisy and the anxious kingfisher circling in the pink eyes, whose little faces were tense from fighting so hard, Eileen felt an unparalleled sense of guilt and hatred.

She didn't resent Lynn; their positions were different, which was understandable. What she resented was her own powerlessness.

Damn it, what should I do?

Why am I so weak?

If, if I were a little stronger, if I could unleash my true name...

That unattainable realm is so alluring at this moment.

"Do you wish to gain power, Magical Girl Irene?"

Just then, a deep, penetrating voice, seemingly resounding directly from the depths of her soul, suddenly rose from the girl's heart, ignoring the roar of battle outside, like the whisper of a demon.

"It's you?!"

Eileen looked up abruptly, her icy blue pupils contracting sharply as she locked her gaze on the composed figure on the beam.

"Yes, it's me."

Lynn calmly admitted.

How can you help us?

Without any preamble, Eileen asked directly in her mind, with a resolute determination to gamble everything.

"You know what I want."

The seductive voice, seemingly carrying an invisible, bewitching aura, spoke again.

How would I know... no, I know it myself, it's that research!

That experiment and research about magical girls!

When faced with Lynn's invitation to assist him and become his "research sample," Eileen refused without hesitation, and even after being forced to agree, she tried her best to delay.

However, given the current situation, it seems she has no room to refuse any longer.

"If you agree, I will give you enough power to help you resolve this crisis..."

The voice was like a tempting poisoned apple, exuding a sweet aroma.

"So, what's the price?"

Eileen's voice echoed in his mind, cold and clear, like a final confirmation before signing a devil's contract.

"The price? Of course it's your...everything. No way, I'm not that greedy."

With a slight, pleasant sigh, Lynn glanced at the virtual erosion progress bar, visible only to himself, from the corner of his eye.

"I will take a quarter of your soul. (25% corruption progress)"

"so,"

The bird-beak mask lowered slightly, its invisible gaze piercing through space, locking onto her. He asked his final question, like a final judgment.

"Exchange?"

The world seemed to freeze at that moment, with only heartbeats and the howls of the madmen remaining.