HPDBC Chapter 622 If they say there's a competition, then there really is one.
Chapter 622 If they say there's a competition, then there really is one.
The tournament hosted by Kokoro no Kokoro is never a good thing for magical girls.
Especially when she promotes the event extensively on television programs and online media, it often means that the event may be hiding a huge pitfall.
"We absolutely must find a way to figure out what Xin Yuehu is up to!"
Nan Xiaofeng said so.
"Xiao Feng, can you come up with a different story? You always say the same thing, don't you get tired of it?" Bai Ling floated beside Nan Xiao Feng and complained.
"Hmm... I actually think the Heart Moon Fox competition is quite interesting." Little Red's attitude was completely different from Nan Xiaofeng's, and she even showed a little interest in this "grand competition".
This shocked Nan Xiaofeng, who quickly approached his direct senior and waved his hands repeatedly.
"No, no, no, senior, please don't think Xin Yuehu has any good intentions. She definitely has a lot of ulterior motives hidden in this so-called competition!"
"Is that so...?" Little Red replied, pretending to suddenly understand.
In fact, as a magical girl named Akatsuki, she was not completely unaware of Kokoro's activities. On the contrary, she was quite familiar with her style of activities and even recently went back to watch the video recordings of a series of activities led by Kokoro.
I even watched the entire movie "The Great Robbery of Hong Kong" and was quite impressed by its superb filming and editing techniques without special effects.
"Let's see what she's planning to do this time," Little Red said.
Nan Xiaofeng agreed with this, so she temporarily put aside her work decorating the bedroom and began to look through the latest activity details released by Xinyuehu.
What he saw made Nan Xiaofeng's heart skip a beat, and he almost cried out in surprise:
"Whoa... Xin Yuehu, she... she's serious?"
……
After dinner time, on the rooftop of an office building in Chengdu.
The magical girls gathered together, waiting for the "match" that Kokoro had mentioned.
The rooftop here has been temporarily transformed by a barrier, creating a fairly spacious and sturdy aerial platform. It is furnished with many sofas, chairs, and coffee tables for sitting and resting. Familiars carry energy drinks and sodas as they move around, providing hydration services to every girl who needs them.
The girls, in twos and threes, leaned against the pillars or sat on the sofas, excitedly chatting about what they had done in Chengdu that day.
"Xiling Snow Mountain is amazing! The mountain is covered in pure white snow, and flying down from the summit in a human-shaped glider is incredibly thrilling!"
Hailanshi gestured as she recounted her day's whirlwind tour of Xiling Snow Mountain, vividly describing her exciting experience of playing extreme sports on the mountain.
Clover, who went hiking with us, was also very happy, describing to her companions the wonderful view of Chengdu from the top of the snow-capped mountain when the weather cleared up.
This made Mai Sui, who was shopping in the mall, and Li Zao, who was wandering around the streets and alleys enjoying snacks, light up. As a rich second-generation, the former immediately searched for the itinerary and schedule of the luxury tour of Xiling Snow Mountain.
"How about we go on a trip after we resolve this matter in Chengdu?" Mai Sui said to the person next to her.
"Sure, it sounds like it would be a lot of fun, but the mountain climbing part..." Edelweiss looked hesitant, but didn't dwell on it too much.
After all, magical girls can easily fly higher than any mountain, so altitude sickness is no problem for them, and their physical strength is far beyond that of ordinary people, which completely dispelled her last concerns.
As they chatted, the bladderwort and cocklebur pulled out all sorts of snacks they had bought all day while shopping. There were cooked foods, cold dishes, and various snacks, all of which were kept fresh by magic, making everyone excited and gather around to enjoy them.
"But then again..."
While munching on a sweet-skinned duck leg, Mai Sui curiously looked around at the platform that Xin Yuehu had temporarily built.
"Didn't we say we had a competition today? What kind of competition is it? It's not some kind of free-for-all..., is it?"
"How could that be? Didn't Xin Yuehu clearly say that there wouldn't be any major battles during this period?" Green Ivy said, leaning closer.
"Then why did she go to such lengths... even using a TV station? And doesn't the Hero Association have the hero [Electromagnetic] who is in charge of signal jamming and transmission? Why was Shingetsuko still able to transmit the TV signal to other people's TVs?"
Violet chimed in, expressing her own confusion.
After a few seconds of silence, everyone tacitly refrained from mentioning the matter again.
The girls' curiosity about the competition gradually turned into a little anticipation. They chattered excitedly about what kind of competition Xin Yuehu planned to organize to liven up the evening's atmosphere, and through their discussions, they also figured out the golden-haired fox's intentions:
"Since Nightingale has already won the ultimate limited edition figure prize, and the remaining rewards are all unlimited and restockable anyway, why not loosen up the ticket production a bit? That way, everyone can get the merchandise they want."
Zijingshi's analysis is very reasonable and convincing.
"Ring ring~"
A pleasant and loud bell rang out from not far from the platform.
The group, who were chatting or enjoying their food, quickly turned around and met the gaze of the golden-haired fox girl wearing a flight jacket.
"Good evening everyone! There are so many people here for the competition tonight! Even Miss Hyacinth is participating?~"
"You, you're kidding me. I'm here to keep an eye on you in case you cause any trouble," Hyacinth retorted stubbornly.
"Hmph... I didn't expect you to say something so incredibly dishonest... It's been quite a while since what happened in the mental world, does Miss Hyacinth want to experience that feeling again?"
Hyacinth blushed slightly, interrupted Heart Moon Fox with a loud cry, and immediately started jumping up and down on the spot.
With a few words, Su Tianqing calmed the hyacinth down, then waved her Crescent Moon Wand, instantly transforming the platform that had been built like an open-air teahouse:
Chairs and coffee tables magically scattered, and a black and white checkered starting banner was stretched out at the edge of the platform. Spotlights made this flat ground in the air as bright as day, and even the horn sounds and cheers that usually come from the competition stands rang out at the right time.
Everyone looked around in astonishment, no one knew what would happen next—but judging from the situation, it really did look like a big competition.
Welcome everyone to tonight's match! I'm your host, Xin Yuehu~☆
The amplification magic made Xin Yuehu's voice resound everywhere, clearly audible.
[I'm sure everyone's eager to know what tonight's match will be about, right? Well, I'm here to reveal the answer!]
[Whoosh!!]
With her wand raised high, a surge of magical power spread outwards. The girls instinctively summoned magical defenses around them, but the magical power simply bypassed them gently, causing no harm whatsoever.
The vast majority of the magic converged into a surging wave. Starting from the black and white line at the edge of the platform, several newly rebuilt buildings around Rongcheng emitted pillars of magical light that shot into the sky, guiding the magic like a steady beacon and spreading out into a wide band of light in the air.
The spectacular scene left the girls speechless, and even Akayuki, who had found a seat in the stands, showed a rather shocked expression.
Then she poked at the seemingly unmoved red rose beside her and pouted.
"Look, Red Rose, did you see that? Heart Moon Fox's extravagant gesture just now."
"You mean these bands of light woven from magic?" Red Rose blinked and asked.
"Of course! In an instant, a ring of light spread out in the air around Rongcheng... Is she serious about this magical power? Just which star god's magic could make her so extravagant?"
"Hehehe... Well, you might have to ask Mercury to get an answer." Red Rose just smiled and sipped her tea from her thermos.
Then he looked at Chi Xue, tilted his head, and asked:
"Why are you so surprised? Xin Yuehu's magic of spreading the light strip is actually very simple. I don't think there's any need to be so surprised."
"Aren't you surprised? Can your magic power compare to ours?" Chi Xue immediately retorted.
"Hehehe... I see..." Red Rose remained calm and unmoved, perfectly demonstrating the composed mindset of an old man like Deng.
The other girls didn't share her leisurely attitude. They were all astonished by Xin Yuehu's extravagant display of skill in this competition. Even Hyacinth, who had been shouting just moments before, was speechless and could only utter a slightly open sigh:
"What on earth is this guy trying to do...?"
[Ta-da! Everyone saw it, right? This strip of light is the venue for tonight's match!]
[I'm sure everyone is curious about what kind of competitions can be held using this light strip, right? Or maybe you already have some ideas in mind?]
[Hehehe... That's right, just as everyone thought! Tonight's competition is—'Flying Item Race'!]
Use flight magic, limited to its maximum speed, to navigate through each checkpoint marked by magical beams. Along the way, collect various items between buildings or on rooftops. Fly as fast as possible! Be the first to complete three laps around the arena and reach the finish line before everyone else!
And the prizes for this competition are, of course, absolutely top-of-the-line and luxurious!
A magical light screen appeared in the air, listing the prizes that could be won for each ranking.
The girls' astonished expressions quickly faded, and a strange fighting spirit began to bloom in their hearts.
Ready for a high-speed flight?
[Players! On your marks!]
Several bright fireworks lit up and bloomed in the sky, illuminating the girls' faces.
It is engraved with the desire for victory.