Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　"then."

　As Cong Yu's voice rang out, the merman monster raised its head, then watched as a soda can flew towards it: "Eh, ahh, oh oh—"

　Hurriedly holding the can, the mermaid-like monster tossed it around a couple of times before looking at the drink: "Sea salt non-carbonated water?"

　"Yes, because I'm not sure if you like soda."

　In response, Cong Yu placed another can of orange soda steadily on the BOSS's head, then dodged the BOSS's light punch by turning to the side.

　Here, "light punch" refers to a very light punch.

　Instead of a light punch like a forward punch, please be aware.

　(BOSS: Shockwave!)

　"Also, I think it's necessary to tell you that those monsters you knew before... are now my friends."

　As Cong Yu said this, the merman monster looked up in shock.

　"Wait... so you also betrayed His Majesty?"

　The mermaid monster's words caught the BOSS's attention... Why do I feel like the Three Thousand Streams of Flowing Water and Reversing Water are speaking in riddles?

　What betrayal of His Majesty...

　Am I on a pirate ship?

　While the BOSS hesitated, Cong Yu shook her finger: "How can you say that... Friends are friends, and His Majesty is His Majesty. Let's talk about each one separately."

　Mermaid Monster: "..."

　What a different opinion.

　Back then, I hung out with monsters, and when the whole group was wiped out by you, you were spouting all sorts of righteous nonsense.

　Are moral bottom lines really that flexible?

　"So you want to go back to the 21st Group?"

　Cong Yu asked this question as she sat down next to the merman who was silently drinking a sea salt beverage: "As my friend, if you wish, you can go back."

　As she said this, Cong Yu looked at the shocked merman and explained, "I'm not talking about 'if' or 'then' conditions."

　"It's not 'If you consider me a friend, then you can go back,' because I'm just pinning my hopes on the former."

　"..." The BOSS understood for a moment, then interjected, "So... if she wants to go back, then let her go back?"

　Clearly, the boss understood correctly.

　The merman monster thought about it again and understood the underlying meaning of Cong Yu's words: "In other words... you consider me a friend, so you've decided to respect my thoughts, regardless of whether my respect is genuine or not."

　That's true, but that's a very harsh way to put it.

　"To be precise, I actually know your respect is insincere, and I don't want to define 'friendship' solely by respect."

　As Cong Yu spoke, she patted the mermaid monster on the shoulder and gave a light laugh, as gentle as a breeze: "That's why I said I don't like your cowardly attitude... Friends should act like friends."

　Let's be friends for life!

　"..." Uh... This is so heavy.

　The mermaid monster felt immense pressure from Cong Yu's words, and the atmosphere, which had been light and cheerful, turned into a terrible somber mood.

　At first, she used both "relaxed" and "solemn" to describe the atmosphere, but she felt that this description was quite apt.

　"call……"

　Letting out a long breath, the merman monster decided to straighten himself out.

　My own mindset: "The 21st Group is probably just an empty shell now, isn't it?"

　Cong Yu nodded in response to the merman monster's words, saying, "That's probably it, but the emperor should have appointed one of the survivors from your group as the new leader... You can try to seize power."

　"..." To be honest, although the mermaid monster only stayed in the 22nd Group for a short time, the atmosphere here was surprisingly good.

　Even the doctor who led her into this new world would gently administer anesthesia at first...

　Later, at the strong request of the merman monster who had already opened the door to a new world, the dosage of anesthesia was reduced.

　21st Group... 22nd Group...

　She may need some time to think before she can make a decision, but... she is very happy.

　I feel very at ease.

　“I’m happy to be your friend, but… I don’t want to go back to the 21st Group for the time being, that’s all.”

　As she said this, the merman looked at Cong Yu seriously; she knew Cong Yu's name. Therefore, she felt she needed to state her own name.

　"I am Brigitte, nice to meet you."

　Cong Yu nodded, patted her head, glanced at the boss watching the show, and also reached out to pat her head: "Cong Yu, please take care of me... You seem to have a younger sister in the 21st Group, right? Why don't you go and meet her?"

　"..." Sister, so... Narjana didn't die?

　It's wonderful that he's still alive.

　"Maybe in the future... there might be such an opportunity."

　As she thought about it, Brigitte the mermaid realized that she should also let her younger sister experience what it's like to have a friend.

　Let's find a way to get her into the 22nd Group.

　-

　Naga Monster: Sister! Wait for me, I'm coming to save you right away!

　Chapter 301 Resurrect! Parents of Light!

　"The patent application has been approved... It's a Class B food combination patent, tentatively named 'Qiaoduoduo Biscuits'."

　As she said this, Alisa Haruka, while eating her lunchbox, handed a small booklet to Hikaru Yokawa, saying, "This is the patent certificate."

　"oh oh--"

　Upon hearing this, Yao Chuan Guang immediately took the patent certificate and examined it carefully...

　Since there are no other cookies in this world, this combination of cookies and chocolate chips is quite novel.

　It can be considered that it is competing with Yue Li Yue on two different tracks.

　So far, Yaochuan Guang has only baked cookies, given them to people he knows, and then distributed them to everyone to try.

　If you were to sell it, it would probably be quite popular.

　After all, the feedback seems to be quite good, whether from the doctor's side, Xiaoying's side, or even the surface world.

　Everyone gave it positive reviews.

　Yao Chuanguang has also gained a small amount of prestige among the people in the 22nd Group... or rather, a little bit of goodwill.

　She's probably been accepted by Cong Yu's family (maybe not).

　Its help to her future marriage to Cong Yu is immeasurable! (Just kidding)

　"..." However, given Cong Yu's large circle of relatives and friends, Yao Chuan Guang still has a very, very long way to go to gain everyone's approval.

　Unaware of this, Hikaru Yokawa happily fiddled with the certificate, then looked at the winning trophy for the "Futo Food Show" on the wall.

　Wow! We're winning so many awards we're practically overwhelmed!

　"By the way, are you guys coming over to Yuan'an's house for a big meal on Christmas Eve?"

　As she asked this, Alisa, resting her chin on her hand, said, "The eldest daughter of the Dong Shang family will also come to our house as a guest."

　Christmas Eve……

　Did Gareth Far Shore invite Aya Higashino?

　It seems the two will indeed end up together... regardless of whether Higashi Shang Huixiang is swollen all over due to the Gu poison.

　After all, the two value each other's values, talents, and knowledge more, while appearance is secondary.

　"We won't go. I'm planning to cook a turkey feast at home. I'm quite good at this kind of home-style cooking."

　Yao Chuan Guang said this with a very confident look, and then immediately became curious about the matter between Yuan An Alisa's brother and Dong Shang's daughter.

　Gossip is a woman's nature.

　Magical girls are girls too, and it seems that they are no different.

　"So, Senior Touki, are your brother and Azuma Ayaka together? Are they officially dating?"

　In response to Yaochuan Guang's curiosity, Yuanan Alisa shook her head and shrugged: "We are from a large family... It's very troublesome for people from large families to date."

　As she spoke, Alyssa from the far shore recounted the events to Hikaru Yokawa—

　"You need to find a matchmaker from another family to act as matchmaker, then exchange tokens of love, and then agree on the betrothal gifts and dowry."

　"This is still ancient times. In modern times, you would have to divide the property in advance, meet each other's parents, and then choose an auspicious day to get engaged."

　"According to our maid, there are certain rules to follow regarding this auspicious day..."

　"..." As Yao Chuanguang's eyes darted around, Yuan An Alisa, seeing Cong Yu's grinning expression, summarized: "In short, it's very troublesome... Before the engagement, we can't be as affectionate as you and Cong Yu."

　Upon hearing this, Cong Yu's expression changed drastically, like a factory manager wearing headphones and playing a song in reverse.

　His expression changed so quickly, like a tornado.

　All I can say is that it instantly turned cold.

　However, Yaochuan Guang, who was originally confused, immediately perked up upon hearing this, and laughed with his hands on his hips: "Haha, it's a good thing that neither Congyu-chan nor I are from wealthy families."

　"..." What do you mean by "being okay" there?

　Have I already bewitched you to the point where you're starting to think about how many kids you'll have after marriage? (You're a woman who doesn't know what she's doing.)

　Cong Yu, who was well aware of her own charm, rolled her eyes and said, "Who said I'm not from a wealthy family?"

　"..."

　"what?"

　"what?!"

　Both Hikaru Yokawa and Alisa Togishi were shocked and exclaimed, "Huh?"... They had never heard Congyu mention this before!

　"Zun Du Fake Du?"

　Yaochuan Guang asked with a suspicious look.

　"..." Cong Yu, however, wore a teasing smile and fiddled with her phone: "Now I'm a legitimate contracted manga artist with the Magical Girl Association. I make a living through the Magical Girl Association... Although I'm not from a powerful or wealthy family, I'm still considered to have a prominent status, right?"

　That being said, while there's nothing wrong with it, something still feels off.

　Such a distinguished status...

　Yao Chuan Guang thought to himself, "She just happens to be a magical girl... Isn't this a perfect match? Hahaha, the advantage is on my side!"

　Thinking this, Yaochuan Guang became smug.

　However, she immediately remembered something and asked Congyu, "But Congyu-chan, I don't think I've seen you draw any comics this month. It's almost Christmas, the end of the month... Did you finish it last month?"

　Oh no... this is bad!

　Seeing Cong Yu's sudden change in expression, Yao Chuan Guang immediately grinned, just like Cong Yu had grinned before.

　"Haha, Murasame-chan really forgot, you idiot!"

　It's a strange feeling to be called an idiot by an idiot.

　Thinking this, Cong Yu snorted softly, turning her head away from Yao Chuan Guang... She knew perfectly well who the idiot was.

　"Beep beep beep—"

　Then, at that moment, Yaochuan Guang's phone rang. She picked it up and looked at it: "Huh? It's my manager calling."

　As he said this, Yaochuan Guang answered the phone—

　"Moshimoshi——"

　Then, the agent exclaimed with admiration, "Yaochuan, there's been some action... taking Lantian and Xiaocui to the Fengdu Cemetery."

　Fengdu Cemetery?

　What happened to the large cemetery?

　"Fengdu Cemetery?"