Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　The magical girl was well aware of this; the two throwing knives were meant to cause a stun... and what followed was the real attack.

　A decisive, decisive strike.

　It was like a torrential downpour of flying knives.

　"Chichichi..."

　Almost instantly, the werewolf monster was pierced by countless flying knives and fell to the ground riddled with holes... It was probably already dead.

　[Werewolf Monster: Ah, I'm like (XX)]

　Immediately afterward, just like the other monsters that were destroyed, the werewolf monster's black body melted away as quickly as snow.

　The magical girl did not turn and leave, but waited quietly.

　To avoid any accidents, she remained seated on the ground without even reverting to her transformation, watching the other person completely disappear.

　She used her long, black hair as a cushion to sit on.

　Then, to her own surprise, she actually discovered something unusual—something seemed to have been left behind where the monster had disappeared.

　"..."

　"Ok?"

　The magical girl noticed the reflection that had fallen to the ground, which seemed to have come from the monster's body.

　"A...ring?"

　Not worried about any threat, she simply picked up the ring that had fallen to the ground: "Did you get equipment from a monster?"

　As an ancient magical girl who calls herself a modern magical girl, she has always kept up with the times, for example, by playing video games.

　Stone Age (1999) or Magic Baby (2002) and the like.

　But this was the first time she had ever heard that monsters could drop equipment in real life... The drop rate must be incredibly low.

　Considering the sheer number of magical girls who have fought monsters, it's impossible to know how many monsters have been destroyed and returned to the core of the world before the first one drops equipment.

　Of course, these were just her own internal complaints.

　If nothing unexpected happens, this ring was deliberately placed inside the monster's body by someone with ulterior motives... and it's also the root cause of the monster's abnormal behavior.

　Because she is currently in her transformed state, she is not worried about any traps or hidden spells in the ring.

　So he essentially grabbed the ring with his bare hands.

　But in the next instant, her expression changed. It wasn't that she had actually fallen into a trap, but rather that some strange things began to unfold from there.

　Instead, she could easily sense that her magic was exhibiting a strange quality... a hint of blackness appeared within the golden hue.

　"Did the magic transform into a monstrous form?"

　Chapter 140 Sanzu River, Tengahara

　"You mean, when a monster obtains the magical power belonging to a monster... it gains intelligence and transforms into a human form?"

　The magical girl with her black ponytail asked this question, holding the spoils she had obtained from defeating monsters.

　Qili sat opposite her, nodding: "Whether a monster gains the power of a demon or a demon gains the power of a monster... it will make them stronger."

　The most significant improvement is the transcendence of magic power level.

　However, monsters seem to benefit more, because they also possess the ability to think... that is, intelligence.

　For beings without intelligence, intelligence is a powerful enhancement that can dramatically change their actual combat strength.

　"Why didn't even I know such a thing existed!?"

　The magical girl looked shocked and asked Kiri, who was sitting opposite her, "Just how much are you hiding from the magical girls below?!"

　Qili shook her head helplessly, resting her chin on her hand.

　"What do you mean by 'underground' magical girl...? I'm a magical girl too, I'm just not active anymore."

　As she said this, Qili looked at the other person and teased, "And you're also an honorary elder of the Magical Girl Association, right?"

　Qili pointed to the many profile pictures of the "Outstanding Members" posted on the side, and among them was the one of this black-haired magical girl.

　It's a close-up headshot.

　This shooting technique is quite poor, because every magical girl in the photo looks very dull.

　And beneath the photo of the long-haired, black-haired magical girl, her name is displayed—

　Santukawa Amahara.

　Sanzukawa, however, was speechless. He slammed the ring on the table and said, "As an honorary elder, is it alright for me to know nothing?"

　That statement is somewhat problematic.

　"Actually, most magical girls who follow the association's announcements already know about the 'intelligent monsters.' However, you're on a mission, so you haven't received any news yet."

　Kiri calmly sipped her cola, then pushed another can of cola in front of Sanzukawa: "As for the aspect of 'the combination of monster power and demon power,' it's really not suitable to publicize it widely."

　"Because there are too many things that can be associated with it, and the impact is too great, we will tell those in the know the whole truth... for example, right now."

　That makes a lot of sense.

　"Think about it... wait a minute, if mixing the magic of a monster and the magic of a monster can create even greater power, then what about magical girls?"

　Sanzu River couldn't help but ask this question.

　Qili smiled and shrugged, indicating, "See? I made the connection... But let's not discuss this topic anymore."

　Indeed, this is not a suitable topic for discussion.

　And now Sanzu River has other things she wants to ask, so she took out her phone and waved it: "I saw the message before, Fuuto, you..."

　"Have you given up?"

　She had seen a push notification earlier, a video titled something like, "[Magical Girl in Tough Battle, King of Fuuto Makes a Ruthless Move...]".

　"Yes, what else? Besides, the city is peaceful and calm right now. The King of the City even saved the Magical Girl Squad."

　As Qili said this, she chugged down her Coke and left the can on the table: "This wretched place called Japan should just give away every single city."

　"Since the cabinet ministers are already colluding with the eccentric, there's no need for them to beat around the bush or hide anything. They might as well just make it clear that the eccentric is a cabinet member... who knows, he might actually get some things done."

　Wow, Qili, you can get drunk from drinking cola?

　Why do you say everything? Are you out of your mind?!

　"Well, it's true, but..."

　Sanzukawa was somewhat embarrassed and stammered, then quickly changed the subject: "It doesn't matter, as long as Central City doesn't fall."

　Indeed, after the fall of Hokkien, the Magical Girl Association barely managed to rebuild in Tokyo, and for the sake of appearances, renamed most of the cities.

　The current Central City is where the headquarters of the Magical Girl Association is located.

　But the undercurrents were surging to an extreme.

　The frequency and intensity of the attacks by the strange people far exceed those of other major cities of the same level... Of course, this specifically refers to the word "attack".

　If you're talking about "how many eccentric people live there," then Kyoto is definitely at the forefront of Japan, and even the world.

　If we were to use a comic book analogy...

　Central City is Gotham City, but there is no Batman here.

　But as long as the "King-level" forces don't attack, the problem isn't too big... at least the Magical Girl Association headquarters can still be defended.

　Well, we can barely hold on.

　"Then, I will keep the ring you handed me as evidence. It is an important item and needs to be kept at headquarters."

　As Qili said this, she took the ring from the table that "transforms the magic power of monsters into the form of monsters".

　"Hey!"

　"Your contribution will be credited."

　"But this is my spoils!"

　Kiri ignored Sanzu River's words and put the ring in her pocket, just at that moment.

　A message came over the loudspeaker at headquarters—

　"Moshi moshi... Eleven monsters are attacking the Association headquarters... Two of them are high-ranking officers, codenamed 'Ghost Man 43' and 'Gun Woman 195'. Prepare to engage."

　The broadcast sounded calm and composed.

　Because such things are very common in Central City, and there are quite a few weirdos who want to target the Association headquarters.

　You're right, but this is Central City. There's at least one monster attack every hour, monster gatherings every day, the association headquarters is attacked every week, and over 6000 people died last year. And if you encounter a monster leader... Aaaaaah!!!

　"Go, Sanzu River Amagahara!"

　Clutching the ring tightly in her pocket, Kiri earnestly patted the other person's shoulder: "As someone who has been nominated multiple times for 'Top Ten Magical Girls Who Moved Japan,' go protect the Magical Girl Association!"

　Seeing Kirei's resolute refusal to hand over the ring, Sanzukawa gritted her teeth in exasperation: "Damn it, Kirei! Transform!"

　Having completed his transformation, Sanzukawa pushed open the door and shouted at Kirei, "Nominated every year, but never winning!"

　"Definitely next year! Definitely next year!"

　"You said the same thing last year! When I get back, you have to give that ring back to me! I need to have it examined by someone else!"

　"..." Watching the Sanzu River fly away, Kiri couldn't help but laugh, sticking out her tongue cutely: "I'm going to Fuuto now, hee hee."

　Just then, the girl pushed the door open and came in: "Teacher, Gunner No. 195 has a grudge against me, and I want to make an attack... Huh?"

　The girl looked at Qili, who had retracted her tongue.

　"Teacher, did you just make a really cute face?"

　"No, you saw it wrong."

　"but……"

　"No buts, attack! Transform now, immediately!"

　Chapter 141 Idol Cong Yu of Fengdu

　"Seeing this sword is like seeing..."

　"Never-Returning Ice and Snow!!!"

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　[Magic Fill 1.9%]

　[Activation/Switch Confirmation Mode Enabled]

　[Weapon Enhancement System - Confirmed Complete]

　【Never Returning from Ice and Snow】

　-

　The chilling sword light instantly froze the approximately seven-meter-tall ape-like monster in place.

　Then the giant serpent appeared from the void, simply brushed past the monster's body, and shattered it into fine ice shards.

　The ice shards, reflecting a beautiful luster in the sunlight, disappeared into the air along with the dissipation of the black mist.

　"Ugh... I'm so busy."

　Cong Yu sighed, throwing the sword in his hand into the open mouth of the snake in the void: "Are you all useless?!"

　"..." Amid Cong Yu's questioning, some of the magical girls, covered in wounds, revealed expressions of shame.

　"Thank you, thank you, King of Fengdu."

　"We're sorry, it was our inadequacy..."

　"Although I know about intelligent monsters, I don't seem to be used to them yet."

　The battle with the monster... Thank you for your help.

　"Handsome! The King of the Wind City! Handsome!"

　"Next time we'll call more squads over."

　"Waaaah, I'm so sorry, meow—"

　"..." Cong Yu was speechless. He sighed and waved his hand, "Let's go, let's go. If you're bad, practice more! If you can't beat them, don't come!"