Give children a little self-destruction shock to their worldview.

The little snake Lena usually doesn't like to come out and talk; it always has its own things to do and is always thinking about its research projects.

Perhaps she saw something interesting, so she climbed out on her own.

The pretty little tail touched the air slightly, diverting some magic power from Kagura Yu's body and waking up the still-sleeping Jewel Beast Lily.

The little snake tilted its head back, sticking out its long, thin tongue with a hint of disappointment, and complained to Ryan and the awakened Lily, "I was wondering why I didn't see you. I thought you hadn't escaped yet, but it turns out it's because we couldn't form a contract."

Three small gem beasts jumped onto the table and began to meet head to head.

It was mainly Lena who was reprimanding the other two.

It had mistakenly thought that the other gem beasts hadn't escaped and had been worried about them for a long time. It turned out that they had already escaped, but were so stupid as to exhaust their magic power and go into hibernation.

“But is there really no way to make a contract…” Lily pondered, head down.

"Idiot, since you can't sign a permanent contract, why not just find a temporary worker?"

"Lena found it unbelievable. What time is it and they're still arguing about a new partner? Don't these guys have any flexibility?"...A temporary worker?" Ryan stared blankly, his mouth agape.

That's right, the contract that Lena gave to Kagura Yu has always been a temporary partnership contract.

It allows one to bypass the restrictions set by Ain and quickly obtain magic power to alleviate the immediate crisis.

While the gem beasts were having a meeting, Mayumi Haga stayed nearby and listened.

Suddenly, she caught the sound of footsteps outside the door.

That was Arisu Akari, who had just returned from the training room, much earlier than usual.

Loneliness amidst the hustle and bustle

Missing parameters

twist

The communication device that Mayumi Haga gave to Yuri Takajo sent out an alarm.

This made her expression change, and she realized something was wrong.

The communication device she gave to Yuri Takajo consisted of two ends, a mother and a child.

Although it was contained in an opaque black iron box, it was actually a living creature.

They are a special kind of creature on the continent of Alamo, capable of transmitting information among themselves.

Because she intuitively felt that Yuri Takajo would be resistant to wriggling communicators, Mayumi Haga put them inside the empty shell of a walkie-talkie.

With slight modifications, it can also become a portable communication device.

But now, the communication device in Yuri Takajo's possession has been destroyed for unknown reasons.

The reason is actually quite easy to guess.

Mayumi Haga deliberately used a method known only to people on the Alamo Continent to contact Yuri Takajo, and this specially made communication device was actually very difficult to destroy using conventional methods.

It can withstand high temperatures and severe cold, and it can also withstand dryness.

The only way to eliminate it is to remove the thread-like information organ on the insect's back.

Theoretically, as long as that line is still there, the insects inside will not die.

It would be very difficult for someone unfamiliar with its structure to destroy it quickly.

If the destruction takes more than three seconds, Mayumi Haga can react quickly.

However, according to the alarm, the communicator was destroyed in an instant.

Based on this, it seems that the person who made the move was either Rania or Shimha.

Mayumi Haga's expression was rather unpleasant, her mind in turmoil.

In fact, she had a premonition when she learned that the villain was Shimha.

The other side can't just sit still like this. After all, in a high-quality theatrical version, there has to be a back-and-forth between the protagonists and antagonists.

Just as the magical girl team had gathered all her teammates, the other side kidnapped the last one.

That's how the plot has rhythm and conflict.

Thinking about the reason, it's probably because Yuri Takajo's actions have been discovered.

After all, the latter had been secretly helping her cousin Kagura Yu, who had become a magical girl, and was living under Himha's nose, so it would be difficult for her not to be discovered.

It's uncertain whether the villains in this world can investigate Mayumi Haga, but Shimha and Rania certainly can.

These two don't need any investigation; they already know about Yuri Takajo's relationship with the magical girl, since those who change the world line won't have their memories erased.

I had been leaving it alone for a while, but the time wasn't right yet, and I was busy with other things and too lazy to bother with it.

The plot is now approaching a crucial stage, so naturally we can no longer let Yuri Takajo roam around under our noses.

Even villains should occasionally lend a hand.

However, this left Mayumi Haga with mixed feelings.

As an ally of the magical girls, Mayumi Haga is destined to face off against Shimha and Lania.

But she didn't actually want to face those two people so soon, especially Shimha.

It's not a matter of being unable to win.

...Okay, actually, there is a little bit.

Mayumi Haga did not believe that she was mentally prepared to fight him.

At least not now, she needs some more time.

"What's wrong? What happened, Mayumi?"

"Ulzana noticed that Yuga Mayumi's expression was not right. Seeing that she stood up, she sent out a concerned voice from the Guardian Core."

Mayumi Haga whispered, "Something happened to Takajo."

"Although Mayumi Haga was unwilling from a personal perspective, her personal wishes have always been irrelevant when it comes to truly important matters."

She informed everyone present that Yuri Takajo's communication had been cut off, and briefly explained the reason.

Finally, she announced succinctly, "Leave this to me."

"Normally, Mayumi Haga would have discussed it with others, but for some reason, perhaps because she was particularly anxious today, she decided to take on the dangerous mission alone."

But in that case, it seems to overlap with her figure from the beginning.

Isn't this exactly the same? Even the most oblivious person would realize that Mayumi Haga's mindset has probably become abnormal.

Or rather, ever since Mayumi Haga returned from the World Library, there has been a subtle sense that something is amiss.

Leaving aside those who lost their memories due to the change in the world line, Hitomi Tono knew that Mayumi Haga's bad temper had softened somewhat after all.

Although they still take responsibility when things happen, they are not so resistant to or even afraid of other people's help.

No... it's stopping them from helping.

Hitomi Tono is a seemingly carefree child, but that doesn't mean she's hopelessly oblivious.

Pay attention to the mood changes of your friends.

Hitomi Tono is actually quite emotionally intelligent, as she is able to perceive and react very keenly.

Ulzana also appeared, gazing gently at Mayumi Haga, who was currently in a state of agitation, with concerned eyes.

Haga Mayumi was initially in a state of slight tension.

Anything about Shimha was like an electric current that sent shivers down her spine.

Although she has grown up a lot, those familiar yet unfamiliar faces and surging memories can easily pull her back to that helpless child who had lost everything.

But it's different now.

Although the timeline has changed due to spacetime turbulence, her friends from the past still surround her.

At least for now, she still has people who care about her.

At least for now, everything is better than before.

Haga Mayumi snapped out of her daze and slowly exhaled.

She said, "I saw Ain's true colors then; she was very strong."

"What? Is that all?"

The magical girls present all breathed a sigh of relief, somewhat unconvinced.

Having decided to form a contract with a Jewel Beast and become a magical girl, it means that she is prepared to face powerful enemies.

If a magical girl retreats because the enemy is too strong, what kind of magical girl is she? Mayumi Haga is worrying too much. They are not fledglings, why would they need Mother U's protection?

Mayumi Haga didn't say anything more. Her eyes flickered, but she ultimately acquiesced to everyone going together to rescue Yuri Takajo.

Currently, all the magical girls present have formed temporary contracts with their respective Jewel Beasts, thus possessing some combat power.

Although it hasn't reached the level it had before the world line changed, it does possess the basic strength to fight monsters.

However, Ulzana, who had shrunk in size and was standing next to Mayumi Haga, was looking down at the top of Mayumi Haga's head, seemingly lost in thought.

Based on her understanding of Mayumi Haga, once this child gets into a conflicted state, she won't easily give up her decisions.

As expected, after everyone hurriedly transformed and left to search for Yuri Takajo, Mayumi Haga went to the rooftop alone, not in a hurry to set off.

Child

It can't be found.

Haga Mayumi knew very well.

For Himhar and Rania, as wizards, taking someone away and hiding them was an incredibly simple matter.

Regardless of the fact that magic and sorcery in the children's world are completely different systems, Shimha, as a legendary great sorcerer, possesses unfathomable sorcery skills that are beyond Lania's reach.

If Mayumi Haga couldn't even find Rania, it would be even less likely that she could find Yuri Takajo's whereabouts at this moment.

However, she also knew very well who she needed to ask for the person.

“Makyumi.

"Urzana's voice came from behind."

The night breeze was cool on the rooftop. Mayumi Haga sat on the edge of the rooftop railing with her legs hanging down naturally. The city lights reflected in her eyes, the light flickering in her pale golden eyes.

Urzana could see the child's inner turmoil.

Urzana knows Mayumi Haga very well, arguably second only to Mayumi Haga herself in understanding herself.

Perhaps, to some extent, Urzana knows more about Mayumi Haga than Mayumi herself does.

Urzana's originally illusory body solidified into a physical form. She used her energy, albeit somewhat wastefully, and sat down next to Mayumi Haga.

A two-meter-tall, terrifyingly sturdy hybrid giant sat beside Mayumi Haga, bending the rooftop railing into a frightening shape. She pulled the petite guardian into her arms, and as the child struggled, she held the child close.

Mayumi Haga was a little embarrassed, and the tips of her white earlobes turned slightly pink.

Urzana knew the child's pride, so she smiled and said, "Don't worry, Fuyun isn't here for now."

"After Megarane also turned to stone, Fuyun had one more option to stay temporarily. However, she usually stayed with Urzana, but today Urzana took the initiative to send her away."

“Even so…” Mayumi Haga was even more embarrassed; she wasn’t a child.

What truly embarrassed her was the sense of security she felt when Urzana held her.

Even though I'm not a child anymore, I still crave this warmth.

In Mayumi Haga's memory, even when she was not yet independent and was traveling with Urza, she had never had such an intimate embrace.

At first, Urzana was a reliable teacher to Mayumi Haga, but at some point, their relationship began to lean more towards familial affection.

Urzana spent even more time with her than her biological mother.

She was taught just as much as Junko Haga.

Now it seems that the feelings Urza poured into her were more, more sincere, and more profound than those of her real mother.

From this perspective, Urza is already her second mother.

Mayumi Haga felt that perhaps spending so much time in the children's world had brought about changes that weren't all positive.

Her heart softened, her self-control weakened, and she became timid and cowardly, which was truly disgraceful.

Despite her efforts to express her resistance, Mayumi Haga could not resist Urzana and could only obediently stay in her senior's arms.