LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 54
Waaahhhhh!!!
“Now! The moment I spoke! The Magical Girl of [Barrier] has activated her Unique Skill and trapped her opponent!”
“If she moves the wall and physically crushes them like this, it’ll be overwhelming for a Born 1-Star!”
Gurururung
With a gigantic sound, a rectangular stone wall measuring 5 meters appeared, completely trapping the opponent.
Kung Kung Kung Kung
New barriers were stacked on top, forming a massive square stone block, which was then thrown towards the trapped opponent.
It was a life-or-death scenario, like dropping a weight on a mouse trapped in a box.
The audience watching via Glass Star and the internet felt both worried and excited about the brutal scene that was about to unfold, holding their breath and focusing. Since the tournament started, they were initially crushed by the vivid battles, but magical girls of [Reporting] and [Oratory] gradually grew accustomed to the battle’s intensity, continuing their reactions until they were hoarse.
‘Even so, the back is way too empty…!’
The weakness of the summoning system Magical Girls was that while they focused on moving the surrounding terrain, they often forgot that their opponents could also move in three dimensions through spatial movement during a war, leading to surprise attacks.
Magical Girls are not bound by space.
Trying to dominate the battlefield through space is a tactic used against monsters or regular people.
Paaaaat
Paaaaat
[Flame] used rapid-fire teleportation to aim for [Barrier]’s back. [Barrier] turned around with a surprised expression, but…
“Ahhh!! [Flame] has appeared behind [Barrier]!”
“[Flame]’s Magical Girl!! She swiftly slashes [Barrier]’s Magical Girl with a sword made of flame!!”
“[Barrier], who toyed with every opponent until the round of 16, has been neutralized in a single blow!!”
“Unbelievable high-speed three consecutive wins!! Entering the quarter-finals!! [Flame]’s Magical Girl is a strong candidate for the 1-Star Championship!!”
Uwooong
The stars trembled as the two Magical Girls returned to their original spots. The [Barrier] Magical Girl from China wore a blank expression, and Yuki couldn’t help but let out a quiet chuckle at the sight.
How long has it been since she saw a Magical Girl with such a pure expression…
Yuki shyly suggested a handshake, her face flushed from embarrassment, as the stadium was under the spell of Laura’s [Harmony], allowing for smooth communication.
“I think it would be better not to trap the opponent but create the most advantageous location to lure them instead.”
“An advantageous location…?”
“Yes… For example, if you had made the barriers irregularly, then switched positions using teleportation from behind, and thrown stones while hiding, it would have been much harder…”
“Oh… I didn’t think of that… Thank you.”
The [Barrier] Magical Girl shook her head in dismay, expressing gratitude with a downcast face as she exited the arena.
Waaahhhhh!
[Flame]!
[Flame]!
[Flame]!
[Flame]!
‘Whoaahhh…’
Even for Yuki, who had experienced countless battles, it wasn’t familiar to be under the spotlight of so many people. She hastily covered her face, now as red as a ripe persimmon, and fled to the waiting area.
Paaaaat
“Phew…”
Yuki crouched down in the quiet garden known as the waiting area, clutching her delicate chest.
Thump thump thump thump
Her heart was racing uncontrollably despite fighting massive monsters, and her ears and cheeks felt ready to explode like a volcano.
This surprisingly gentle world was hard to adjust to.
She had only managed to win through sheer experience from fighting more than others, but each time she saw the flood of praise online and on social media, she wanted to hide in a mouse hole.
Glance
Still, Yuki took out her smartphone and sneakily checked the compliments she was receiving, clutching her chest.
Thump thump thump thump
When she faced the summoning system Magical Girl during her first match, she quickly toppled over two summoning creatures and burned them to create a small trench, defeating each one as they jumped in one by one.
‘Summoning creatures can be an offensive tool, but they can also be used as combat terrain…!’
In her second match against a long-range type Magical Girl, when the opponent unleashed her powerful energy, Yuki condensed the flames into a small sword to slice through or redirected the strikes with precision as she approached.
‘If it’s the same long-range type, it’s more efficient to weaponize the energy and fight!’
While the audience preferred the thrilling and decisive wins of Yuki, who took out her opponents with bold and strategic moves as others fought nervously for a full ten minutes.
[The Flame Magical Girl is amazing! Aren’t you disappointed with the 2-Star tournament?]
[I think I’m going to be a total fan…]
[Her cute little animal-like face, flowing bob cut, the red ribbon only on her right side, and her eyes turning red when fighting are all so adorable!!!]
[Hero of the 1-Star rank has appeared!]
[Why are the real names of the participating Magical Girls hidden?]
[Flame! Flame! Flame! Flame!]
[I heard from someone working in the council that there’s a demand to reveal Flame’s real name.]
Tremble tremble
“Is it okay for me to receive such praise…?”
Having lived with contempt since the disfigurement at age nine, and battling up until the moment of destruction, as the love from her father, the gentleness of [Start], and the compliments from the people flowed into Yuki’s heart, she felt tears welling up with emotion.
The vibrant light of kindness overwhelmed her sense of reality.
If [Start] were to see her and express admiration while taking her hand, she felt like she would collapse right there.
The warm compliments were breaking down her defenses, more so than the fierce flesh of the powerful monsters and raiders.
Swipe swipe
Yuki wiped her eyes with the red ribbon wrapped around her right hand as she reminisced about her plans to meet [Start] and looked forward to the main event happening tomorrow as she exited the garden.
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Suddenly, an astonishing Magical Girl emerged among the rapidly blooming Born 2-Star Magical Girls in Japan.
Born 2-Star [Transmission] Magical Girl.
She had unlocked the ability to bestow long-range teleportation magic on objects of a certain size, usable by any Magical Girl.
In shock at this incredible news, companies and headhunters from various countries contacted Sumire, begging to meet just once. But [Transmission] herself expressed her unwillingness to use this power for money.
‘…Respecting the Will of the Magical Girl herself, they refused while staying up all night.’
I, too, held my racing heart tightly as I took an urgent meeting with Sumire in the garden and proposed the installation of [Transmission]’s ability in various nations’ autonomous organizations and buildings to the council.
In the original work, aside from Born 3-Stars moving through their domains, they relied on physical means of transportation.
‘This is truly revolutionary…!’
In an emergency council meeting with [Transmission], Sumire, Kang Dorim, Lee Meirin, Laura, and myself, we agreed to install five gates in the buildings and domains of the Magical Girls’ autonomous organizations of each country.
“So, then, the management of the entrants to each autonomous organization’s warp gate…”
Sumire cautiously looked at me as she spoke.
“According to the treaty proposed by the heads of each nation regarding the Magical Girl autonomous organizations, visits for service or support purposes by countries belonging to the council will be determined at the discretion of each autonomous organization.”
The exchange of Magical Girls through the installation of [Transmission]’s warp gates.
The judgment and permission for that would be up to the various countries’ Magical Girl autonomous organizations.
“…”
I felt a bit of pressure throwing such a heavy responsibility on the autonomous organizations, but once I checked with the heads of each country, they showed reception and enthusiasm.
Even major companies and state agencies in Japan, led by Fujimoto, expressed their willingness to allow Magical Girls they had personal connections with to move freely.
“Recently, due to the influence of friendly match training, the smaller disturbances caused by the Magical Girls have decreased significantly.”
“Mr. Fujimoto, is the friendly match going well?”
“Yes, it’s only the first day, but everything is progressing without issues. I stayed up all night discussing sponsorships with companies and chose the most uncomplicated products.”
“…”
Was it too much work that they were taking out on me?
But it was true that I unthinkingly dodged the work, so I decided to let it go.
Glance
Despite Sumire’s polished appearance and makeup, the dark shadows underneath her eyes were gradually deepening.
‘Speaking of which, didn’t Hana-chan say she wouldn’t participate in the friendly match?’
Before I knew it, Sato Hana was openly discussing her Magical Girl activities with her parents.
Stories about the yellow flash girl who helps people across Tokyo had spread far and wide on social media, like witch talk.
The Sato couple prided themselves on having such a daughter, opting for weekend volunteer activities instead of casual outings, bringing the miracles they had received to others.
‘Mom and Dad said they were happy to help others!’
Hehe
‘So I feel sorry for Hikari-chan who prepared for me, but I don’t think I can enter the tournament!’
Upon hearing that Sato Hana wouldn’t participate, I completely lost interest in the Born 1-Star tournament.
Instead, I could only hope that the Born 2-Star green Magical Girl participating without conscience would at least take it easy.
‘…No conscience, at all.’
I shot a sideways glance at Ichika, who had expressed her will to participate.
‘Why? Leader? Why are you looking at me like that? Why? I’m a Magical Girl too, right? Huh?’
Hehh…
I couldn’t let go of the awkward smile of the girl, who felt embarrassed by her own thoughts.
It was clear that she would be the one to win the 2-Star championship, so I turned my attention back to discussing the locations and installation methods for the 40 warp gates.
“If the structure is like this, it might be possible even in my Cyber Brain world?”
Kang Dorim responded willingly upon receiving the scale and general structure required for [Transmission]’s gates.
“It’s not a problem to make them, but the real issue is who will carry and install them. It’s 40 door panels, to put it bluntly.”
“I’ll handle it since I can move freely across all realms. The Autonomous Magical Girl organizations from each nation can receive and install them.”
“[Start] will personally handle it? That would be helpful; we’ll have people on standby as well.”
Laura replied with a gentle smile.
“Eh? The king is doing it personally? Then it’s a matter of face…”
Sumire looked at me with wide eyes, mumbling hesitantly.
“If face is so important, then please let me maintain my dignity, Senator…”
Hiiing
Lee Meirin watched Kang Dorim and Sumire, who usually treated her casually, with a look of grievance while shifting her shoulders and exposing the nape of her neck.
“Hey, just stay quiet.”
Puu
“Eek?!”
As Kang Dorim threw a paper airplane, Lee Meirin ducked underneath the table. Laura quietly laughed at the sight.
The Magical Girl of [Transmission] was also surprised by the unexpectedly friendly atmosphere of the council, joining in the laughter.
“Alright, let’s begin.”