Raising magical girls, and leave them with eternal regret?!

“So…”

“The reason you came here is to get me to help you deal with magical girls?”

“Yeah, didn’t you say so yourself? Send you 50 yuan, and you’ll help me out, so I fulfilled that promise. I also drafted a contract, which you agreed to, so you should come help me now.”

“…”

YouYu’s expression twisted in shock.

He never expected this! He thought the guy was joking, but it turned out to be real… All those plans and things he said were just empty talk, completely without any real consideration!

Now, being made an executor for this “Mamba” and having to play the role of a villain was absolutely terrible! He really didn’t want to do it at all!

But it seems escaping now is not really an option. Guess he’ll have to just take it one step at a time.

Fortunately, he had a strong capacity for adaptation, so he might as well try to get used to it gradually.

With this thought, YouYu sighed, adjusted his mindset, and said:

“Um, Mamba, since I’ve signed a contract with you… or whatever it is, I believe I need to understand your goals. Why do you want to defeat those magical girls?”

“Why? Of course, it’s because their existence hinders my evolution! Every time I spread despair, they come to stop me!”

“Defeating them is extremely difficult! And… those traitors even mock me and kick me while I’m down!”

Saying so, Mamba’s face twisted with fury. YouYu found it rather strange to witness such an unusual expression on a snake.

“Uh… that’s a classic reason, but I have one more question.”

A crucial question that might even decide his fate.

“Those magical girls… they’re no longer in the naive ‘initial stage,’ but have already reached the most powerful ‘final stage,’ right?”

After all, from what Mamba said, it seemed like he had already fought the magical girls many times.

Perhaps he had already provided a lot of experience points for the magical girls…

“Hmm? Your assessment is… not entirely wrong. Those magical girls are now approaching a mature and powerful stage. Even at my peak, I might not be able to defeat them.”

“…Impressive.”

So why drag him into this? His methods wouldn’t work at all! The prerequisites are missing!

What can he do? Fight physically? He doesn’t want that!

Thinking so, YouYu let out a deep sigh and said:

“Then never mind… Although I’ve signed a contract with you, without the necessary conditions, my ‘lifelong regret’ plan can’t be completed… Also, I’m not suited for fighting. If you make me go directly against them, I might die even faster than you.”

If he were to go with his plan, his intentions would probably be seen through by the magical girls at first sight, fast-forwarding straight to the final part of the ‘lifelong regret’ plan: death!

“No, you don’t need to worry about that.”

Mamba shook its head and said.

“In my world, I have already traversed through dozens of timelines, even returning to the origin of the magical girls’ creation.”

“So, I can take you to that timeline to carry out your plan!”

“Sheesh…”

Mamba has such an outrageous ability?!

YouYu was initially looking for an excuse to see if he could escape, but now it seemed impossible…

And it sounded like Mamba was from another world, so it would be best if he didn’t interfere here, especially since his own family and friends were in this world.

“…Alright then.”

For now, he had no choice but to accept it.

On the bright side, seeing magical girls in person might be an interesting experience, right?

Also, to be able to act on a real “lifelong regret” show might be a good thing, right?

Thinking so, YouYu’s vision was gradually covered by white light.

—

“…”

When he opened his eyes again, what greeted him was a land of darkness.

In the centre of the land stood a towering structure resembling a spire, stretching straight into the dark purple clouds with constant lightning bursts.

“Looks pretty ominous.”

He has most probably arrived at Mamba’s domain. By the way, do all villains have such a unified architectural style? And the filter they use are always gloomy.

While grumbling internally, YouYu said to Mamba, who had somehow possessed his body:

“I think it best to leave here quickly… Mamba,  can you hurry up and take me out? I can’t carry out my plan here anyway.”

“…No, with my current strength, it’s not possible for now.”

“What?”

After a moment of silence, Mamba continued in a tone of deep embarrassment and resentment:

“We have to wait until those traitors deliver the ‘judgment’ on me before we can leave here…”

“…Wait! Why does it sound so ominous!”

Recalling the earlier mention of “traitors,” YouYu guessed that the Mamba he had signed a contract with was probably someone who its own people had cast out!

“Don’t worry! You don’t need to be concerned. Since you’ve signed a contract with me, I will naturally grant you the corresponding abilities!”

As soon as Mamba finished speaking, YouYu suddenly noticed that his body was emitting particles of yellow light. He could feel his body growing more substantial and more robust as if he had endless strength.

“I’ve enhanced your body! Changed your life form. You should have no problem with the upcoming lightning strikes!”

“I see, I see… Wait, what? Who wants to be struck by lightning?! Also the fact that you can change life forms sounds ominous! And couldn’t you just give me a shield instead of enhancing my body?!”

“…If I had enough mana, I would have already taken you out of here.”

In response to YouYu’s question, Mamba replied with a ghostly tone:

“…So, does this mean I really have to endure the lightning strikes?”

“Yes, every time I cross to this point in time and when my mana isn’t fully restored, I’ve always managed to endure it. You don’t need to worry.”

“After a few strikes, you’ll get used to it.”

“…You really are a lightning endurance king.”

YouYu was left both exasperated and amused.

So, being a villain can be so straining, too.

With all the grand gestures of teleportation and timeline travel, he thought Mamba was supposed to be incredibly powerful. And now it’s saying that it’s out of mana.

It’s ridiculously humorous.

Next, he might even face a crash landing.

“—Boom!”

“……”

Seeing the lightning strike near him, YouYu anticipated his upcoming fate. He looked up at the sky and, as if coming to terms with it, smiled and said:

“OK, let’s cosplay as a charged creeper…”

“……”

“Boom!”

—

Not long after.

“Mm-hmm~”

In a park in Rainbow City, a girl with pink hair styled in a single ponytail tended to the flowers, gently watering them with care. Adorned in her Rainbow High School uniform, her eyes narrowed, and her lips formed a smile, clearly enjoying the moment.

Peaceful and relaxed, like always.

It was only at times like these that she would immerse herself in her own world, free from any external disturbances.

Unfortunately, however, this peace was about to be disrupted.

“Boom!”

“Eh?! Wh… what’s that sound?!”

Startled by the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground, the girl was jolted from her tranquil state and cautiously peered towards the source of the noise.

As she looked in the direction of the sound, she swallowed nervously and slowly lifted her small feet, clad in white socks and leather shoes, taking cautious steps towards the source.

Then… she parted the grass, obstructing her view.

What she saw before her was a man lying on the ground, covered in wounds.