LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 78
After finishing the exhilarating initiation ceremony, we called our representative, Lee Hua, to the central Garden to start a serious discussion.
“So, you’re saying that your homeland told you to be part of the General Council after learning about everything?”
“They suggested it would be better to go to a place where Magical Girls could be safely protected.”
Lee Hua added that she received some scolding from her family, questioning why she believed such plausible words and went to the USA.
“So, does that mean you have completely rejected the offer from the USA?”
“Yes, when the USA persuaded us, they said they would establish the best official organization for Magical Girls worldwide, but… for months, the only people we saw at the New York shelter were high-ranking political and business figures.”
Lee Hua spoke with a voice that couldn’t hide her disappointment. “They told us we were merely supposed to be personal nurses for the elite. And when other countries faced crises, they showed no intent to help; they only thought of absorbing Supernatural Abilities.”
“…….”
And the decisive incident was the Moscow situation.
We saw the USA hastily retaliate only after nuclear missiles were launched, with no intention to address the problem caused by a single Magical Girl’s prank against Russia.
“We believed that at least regarding the issue of Magical Girls, the USA cannot act as a global guardian or overseer.”
“So you informed your homeland of all the facts?”
“Yes, they emphasized that it was for the world’s sake when they brought us here. When they withdrew their interest, that promise was broken.”
“…….”
I could empathize with Lee Hua’s claims, but to be precise, the 300 Freedom Magical Girls Alliance members unilaterally fled from the contract with the USA.
‘The USA is, after all, a country, so there’s an unavoidable aspect to it… But they only showed a side that contradicts their persuasive words.’
Both countries broke the order they had been claiming, and thanks to the miracle of nuclear weapons disappearing, only other countries that witnessed their choice without any harm remained.
‘The picture is not good at all. Even after understanding the circumstances, their extreme actions are defenseless.’
In fact, after hearing their revelations, even their original homeland began criticizing the USA’s actions.
Ideally, American ambassadors and aides in Japan should have quickly come to persuade us, but perhaps they thought controlling the Freedom Magical Girls Alliance was impossible, as there was no contact whatsoever.
“Honestly, if you were to request my protection, I could establish a self-governing organization without any conditions, but…”
“Well, we have no choice. We were the ones persuaded by the USA first.”
Sumire cautiously made a suggestion after listening to the conversation between Lee Hua and me.
“Actually, the UN requested to discuss the details of the Moscow incident with the Start Magical Girl and the future direction of the Magical Girls Self-Governing Organization.”
“Oh, are you referring to the emergency meeting of the UN?”
“Yes. They want to coordinate all schedules and meet within the next month…”
“We will only protect the will of the Magical Girls themselves. We should inform them that persuading them is up to them.”
“Yes, I was thinking the same.”
The USA, unable to respond immediately to political attacks, would want to bring the Freedom Magical Girls Alliance back right away.
‘And they wouldn’t hesitate to use somewhat rough means during that process.’
Either the Magical Girls themselves or those around them.
They might already be taking action to intimidate them.
In that sense, it was helpful that they blew everything up to their homeland to prepare for whatever might come.
I called Lee Hua, who was observing the central Garden, during a lull in the conversation.
“For now, I promise absolute safety as long as you are within my Domain. I will coordinate details through the General Council and the UN.”
“Thank you! Start Magical Girl! You truly help others unconditionally! I should have come to you from the beginning…”
“…….”
No.
I’m merely extending help to the extent of what I can, given the love I received in this world.
True Magical Girls who sought to help this world selflessly are out there.
I’m just a colorless being, leaning on their light.
That’s why I couldn’t respond proudly and just smiled quietly at Lee Hua.
I accompanied her back to the cheerleading team’s residence while Sumire, Kang Dorim, and Laura left to adjust tasks based on the revised schedule.
“Start Magical Girl has returned!”
“Wow! Representative Lee Hua! Have you been to the famous central Garden?”
“Of course! I got permission and even took pictures.”
“Show us!!!”
Rustle
The nearly 300 girls cheered as they looked at the pictures of the Garden, the warp gate, and the surroundings of the self-governing organization office.
I smiled warmly, recalling the people I hadn’t contacted since leaving Moscow.
‘Oh right. I need to contact Yuki and Ichika, and also meet the Master once.’
As I pondered who to meet first, a small hand grabbed mine.
“Hmm?”
“…….”
Golden eyes.
Golden hair.
Wings on her back like an angel.
Clad in white, reminiscent of an angel.
‘She looks a lot like Himari, the Nursing Magical Girl, just by the outfit and atmosphere.’
But Himari is an only child with no magical girl cousins, so this must just be a girl who resembles her.
Moreover, unlike Himari, who has a variety of human qualities, this girl gave off a cold impression.
This girl is likely the Magical Girl of Wings who transported the Freedom Magical Girls Alliance.
“Y-Start Magical Girl.”
“Yes, what’s the matter? Do you need assistance?”
“What do you act for?”
“Pardon?”
“What do you act for?”
“…….”
The blonde girl staring at me repeated her question with an impassive expression.
A monotonous mechanical voice.
Unblinking mechanical eyes.
The girl, looking like a beautifully crafted doll, exuded a daunting vibe.
Yet, from her impassive face, a desperate sentiment strongly radiated.
“…….”
For what purpose.
I’m not sure if this girl will believe me, but I answered earnestly.
“To save humanity in this world.”
Upon hearing my answer, the girl finally smiled with satisfaction and nodded.
Was it really the answer she wanted to hear? The Magical Girl of Wings radiated a sense of joy.
“That’s a relief.”
“Is it?”
She took out a silver horn that looked like it was made from a conch shell and placed it to her delicate lips, blowing into it with all her might.
――――――――!!!
The world trembled.
A colossal signal resonated directly within this world.
It was not just a loud noise, but a signal with an enormously commanding presence.
“What, what was that just now?!”
I panicked, feeling that some colossal vibration had spread, but the girls of the Freedom Magical Girls Alliance were blissfully oblivious, simply excitedly looking at the pictures of the aerial Garden.
‘Am I the only one…who felt it?! Such a gigantic sound?!’
“…In just a few days, the land left by the First Goddess will come, so please don’t be too surprised.”
The First Goddess.
“From now on, the one explaining will be the Goddess, not me.”
The Goddess.
The Magical Girl of Revelation.
I was thrown into confusion by that suddenly emerging term.
“My role ends here, and if you hear more from me, it may only cause more confusion.”
Amidst the noisy girls, the Magical Girl of Wings continued speaking in a calm voice.
Her figure began to gradually fade.
“Please wait for the Goddess’ territory to appear.”
“W-wait a second! What is happening?!”
“Fortunately, you possess the will for salvation, having strayed from the Goddess’ prepared journey.”
The Goddess’ prepared journey?
Goddess?
I recalled the girl who appeared when I shot the white arrow.
The Magical Girl of Wings politely bowed, grabbing the hem of her skirt.
“We will soon meet again, so don’t worry. You, the kind successor born from the Goddess’ remains.”
“Wait!!”
And then the Magical Girl of Wings completely vanished.
“…….”
“Ah! Start Magical Girl! About this picture…”
“Lee Hua.”
“Yes?”
“The Magical Girl of Wings has disappeared.”
“W-Wings?”
“The Magical Girl who brought you from the USA.”
“But we came here using Telekinesis with the help of Vitality’s Magical Girl!”
“…….”
Cognition Manipulation.
And the change of the world.
Perhaps it was the power that the Magical Girl of Revelation didn’t use all the way through the original work.
An incredibly familiar ability.
“Got it.”
[Stay strong.]
[You’re not wrong.]
What does the Goddess truly wish from me?
And what did the Magical Girl of Revelation, who had the most passive behavior with a hood in the original work, want to confirm with me?
For a moment, I stood still, caught in shock.
Yuki Shikishima.
I was worried about her, and the matters regarding the born 3-star Magical Girl could only be consulted with her.
Leaving behind the bustling auditorium, I rushed to Yuki.