Chapter 24: A Magical Lesson

“Ahh～ I’m stuffed.”

Lin Xi sprawled across the table, her face beaming with satisfaction.

As always, most of the food had been devoured by Lin Xi, which might explain why she had a more pronounced figure compared to Bai Li.

“Xi Xi, do you have a moment?”

Bai Li, who had quickly finished washing the dishes, approached Lin Xi and casually placed a post-meal dessert in front of her.

“Hmm? Sure.”

Lin Xi casually reached for the pudding and ate it, replying nonchalantly.

Being a magic girl, she didn’t have to worry about gaining weight. She could simply rely on the magic to keep her figure.

“What does little Bai want to ask me?”

“Well, it’s about weapons.”

Bai Li pulled out a chair and sat across from Lin Xi, explaining her predicament.

From today’s experience, where she had crushed a metal shovel just by holding it, she realized that ordinary weapons were no longer suitable for her use.

Weapons made from advanced materials and abilities were an option, but they came at a high cost. Both the materials and the craftsmanship were incredibly expensive, making them accessible only to high-level ability users or those with high-ranking positions who could afford the expense.

Bai Li, despite having some savings, still fell short, even with the income from the strange beasts.

Those beasts, though unable to appear freely, somehow managed to generate enough funds to cover all their daily expenses and more. She wondered if she could learn their secret to add to her income.

Returning to the main issue, creating a weapon that Bai Li could use without damage would be a substantial expense, even for someone as wealthy as Yu Menghua, the director of the Weichangzhe Organization in Tiangong City. The maintenance alone would be a significant ongoing cost. It might be more prudent for Bai Li to craft her own weapons.

“Weapons? Oh, little Bai, you’re asking about creating weapons using magic materialization, right?”

After witnessing the shovel that broke after a few swings by Bai Li, Lin Xi quickly understood the purpose of her query.

While Lin Xi’s magical abilities were not exceptional, her skill in magic materialization was exceptional. Her magic of sensory control offered vast possibilities, allowing her to enhance sensory perception with magic, manipulating it with incredible precision to understand the best ways to use it effectively.

However, the practice was far from simple. Her heightened senses meant she perceived every minor disturbance, receiving far more information than the average person. Although less intense than during battles, the practice periods were longer, and the discomfort was difficult to endure for more than an hour at a time.

This intense focus explained why Lin Xi had reached the D-level so quickly, requiring immense willpower to endure.

“Yes, I believe there are some tricks to it. After all, you know, my physical abilities are top-notch, but my magical aptitude is quite low—we’re at opposite ends of the spectrum.”

“True enough…”

Lin Xi pondered Bai Li’s question.

Although her training methods were unconventional and not suitable for most, she trusted Bai Li implicitly. In her view, Bai Li was almost omnipotent, capable of mastering anything quickly, leading some to suspect her true inherent ability might be the ‘Sharingan’.

If it were Bai Li, Lin Xi felt confident that she could guide her without hesitation.

“If little Bai really wants to learn, I’ll teach you everything I know!”

“Thank you, Xi Xi.”

“No need to thank me, we’re like this, right? So, undress.”

“Okay… what?”

Before Bai Li could react, Lin Xi used her magic to remove her clothes, leaving her in only a black bra and black tights.

“Wait, Xi Xi, what are you doing!”

The sudden turn of events left Bai Li flustered, her usual expressionless face now flushed with embarrassment.

“Hmm… little Bai’s body is incredibly slender, almost without any excess fat…”

Lin Xi observed Bai Li as if admiring a piece of art, noting her near-perfect figure. When they were younger, they often bathed together, but since growing older, this was Lin Xi’s first chance to closely examine Bai Li’s body.

Bai Li’s physique was flawless, her pale skin complemented by the alluring black lingerie and slightly transparent black tights. Her waist and legs were particularly slender, making Lin Xi envious, despite her own magical physique.

While Lin Xi wasn’t overweight, she couldn’t match Bai Li’s elegance. The only areas where she might compare were her chest and back.

However, Bai Li’s figure was usually hidden beneath her everyday clothing, only occasionally visible when she wore a sailor uniform, revealing a hint of her curves.

“Haven’t you had enough looking?”

Bai Li covered herself, her face blushing with embarrassment as she glanced at Lin Xi.

“…”

Seeing this rare expression on Bai Li, Lin Xi felt a strange switch being flipped, as if something immense was about to awaken within her.

“Little Bai.”

“What is it?”

“Let me check if you’re developing normally!”

With that, Lin Xi pounced on Bai Li, her hands tightly gripping Bai Li’s.

“Wait, Xi Xi!?”

Bai Li frantically looked around, her gaze settling on Ruth, who was lounging on the cat tower. Bai Li sent a pleading look, but Ruth merely licked her paw, her expression seeming to say, “Isn’t this what you wanted? Why are you hesitant now?”

Besides, as Lin Xi’s mascot, Ruth had no intention of interfering with her contractor.

“Hmmm～ little Bai, surrender and let me examine you thoroughly～”

“…”

Hearing Lin Xi’s pleased tone, Bai Li didn’t resist, unable to push her away. Eventually, she surrendered, allowing Lin Xi to do as she pleased.