Chapter 46: Unexpected Alliances

Right then, let’s get this mission done. They’re just a few mere grunts; it won’t be difficult at all.

Stealing an ID card, taking their car, knocking them unconscious, or tailing them—she could conjure up dozens of methods. Ling Xing, an elite combatant, was not one to be underestimated. ‘When a Magical Girl calls me a grunt, I won’t argue,’ she thought, ‘but without a Magical Girl around, an elite combatant is an elite, separated from ordinary people by an unbridgeable chasm!’ Ling Xing rose to her feet, brimming with confidence.

The crow remained perched steadily on her shoulder, showing no intention of flying away.

[How do you plan to proceed? I will assist you through my familiar.]

[There’s no need for that. They’re just a few grunts; I’ll simply drive their car away before they even realize what’s happening. Watch this—]

Heh heh, I’ll just swipe an ID card, mimic their voice to confirm the location via comms, then immediately drive to the rendezvous point. It couldn’t be simpler. Plotting her course, Ling Xing tiptoed, stealthily approaching the officer’s side.

The officer, currently being interviewed, would naturally be speaking aloud. Ling Xing would only need to eavesdrop for a moment to perfectly mimic her voice.

Listening closely, the arrogant officer was saying to the reporter…

“NONONO, NO assistance. We are here to replace those useless Magical Girls, do you understand? There’s no need for those oddly dressed, unweaned little girls on the battlefield. Humanity—or, to be precise, our Allied Forces—can handle the monsters ourselves—”

“Uh, ah, but… Colonel Sarif, you know, Magical Girls who’ve shown heroic deeds on TikTok lately are quite popular. If you say things like that, it might…”

“TikTok? Hmph, TikTok is digital marijuana! I can’t believe anyone would trust anything on there. I never look at those low-quality sites, so what kind of reactions they have there is irrelevant!”

The officer, with her long blonde hair and a simple military uniform unable to conceal the curves of her chest, adjusted the brimmed cap on her head and responded with disdain to the already sweating reporter.

Anyone could tell that if these statements were actually published, forget about appeasing the public; it would ignite a massive uproar.

The rookie reporter, tasked with the interview, stuttered as she tried to formulate her words.

The interview time was almost up, yet she hadn’t secured any of the results her superiors required. If this continued, she wouldn’t be able to deliver.

How—how could she persuade the officer? Even a few bland, official platitudes would be better than these explosive, antagonistic remarks at such a sensitive time.

Or at the very least, she needed… That’s it! If other diners or passersby would refute the officer on her behalf, it might be more convincing.

The rookie reporter nervously glanced around, hoping someone would alleviate the pressure of the interview for her.

Then, a somewhat familiar voice interjected, though not quite in the way she’d anticipated—

“Well said!”

“You see, even the local residents don’t… Eh?”

“Eh?”

‘Wait, wasn’t that supposed to be a rebuttal?’

The reporter and the officer both turned to the source of the voice.

It was…

A petite girl in comfortable sportswear, the Magical Girl who had recently become famous on TikTok—Ling Xing!?

The reporter was utterly bewildered.

‘Why was Ling Xing here? And why would a Magical Girl agree with such disparaging remarks about Magical Girls!?’

Inexperienced as she was, she couldn’t fathom what was happening, and naturally had no idea how to handle it. She merely managed to maintain a professional, fake smile.

Fortunately, Ling Xing had clearly not spoken up to address her.

Ling Xing, who had originally planned her mission and intended to resolve the problem with ease, extended a thumbs-up to the officer she had never met.

As if one wasn’t enough, she then raised a thumb from her other hand as well.

“We don’t need Magical Girls! Humanity can defeat monsters all on its own! It’s not like we can’t survive without Magical Girls, yeah!”

‘She had originally intended to proceed stealthily, avoiding any attention.’

‘But this was too rare a chance. To find someone with such insight and conviction!’ Ling Xing simply couldn’t resist voicing her agreement, extending her small hand to firmly grasp the officer’s.

After a moment of bewilderment, the officer reciprocated, gripping her small hand.

“Excellent! You’re young, but you have considerable insight. That’s right, Magical Girls are nothing special. Rather than relying on those little girls, a well-trained army is far more dependable!”

“Absolutely! How can the world rely on mere Magical Girls!”

Meeting for the first time, with a vast difference in their physiques and identities that clearly didn’t align, these two complete strangers excitedly clasped each other’s hands.

They shook hands vigorously, shaking and shaking and shaking.

“Uh, ah, ahaha…”

The reporter struggled immensely to maintain her fake smile, while a tempest raged within her.

‘Is this—is this right?’

‘Wh-why would the actual Magical Girl hero herself endorse this person’s outrageous statements!? It’s completely wrong, isn’t it!’

‘Hadn’t the Magical Girl organization already become a militarized, trained force long ago…? This officer must be the type who never goes online and is years behind on current events!’

****

‘Wait a minute.’

Though the conversation was utterly ridiculous, but, but, but, this pose…

In a flash of inspiration, the reporter suddenly felt her journalistic skills had ascended to a whole new level, reaching unprecedented heights.

She aimed her camera at the two of them, discreetly recording their fervent exchange of opinions.

“I never expected to meet someone in this remote city who shares such a clear understanding of the world’s truths, it’s truly remarkable. Even my own family and colleagues don’t possess such clarity—”

The officer stood up and, a little excitedly, clapped Ling Xing on the shoulder.

“Not bad! Really not bad, girl. I think we have plenty more to talk about. Would you care to join me in my car and continue our discussion?”

“Hmm? Why not?”

Ling Xing, being swayed back and forth by the hand on her shoulder, casually agreed.

‘She had originally intended to be more discreet, direct, and efficient, but now… Though not a single step of the process had gone according to plan, the final outcome seemed to be much the same.’

‘She had still ended up in the car, and could blend into the convoy along with it.’

‘How delightful, she had satisfied herself and completed the mission’s prerequisite.’

Just as happy as her was the reporter.

She simultaneously took photos, capturing the scenes of them shaking hands and embracing.

‘All she needed to do was go back, edit the pictures, and add some captions. This was exactly what her superiors had requested: material to build a relatable image, propaganda to soothe public fear and Magical Girl panic!’

Both of them were very pleased.

And why wouldn’t the officer be pleased herself?

In this distant foreign land, executing a damned, rotten mission, and having been tormented for almost an entire hour by a reporter who could barely string a sentence together, she had unexpectedly encountered a beautiful young girl in this foreign country who shared her opinions, and was also strikingly pretty.

At last, this miserable foreign assignment had a glimmer of hope. During the day, they could chat, sightsee, and work, and in the evenings, she could even discuss English with the beautiful girl.

This officer was, naturally, quite delighted as well.

Everyone was happy, enjoying the harmonious atmosphere. A win-win! A triple win!

Only the surrounding soldiers murmured a couple of words.

“Hey, hey, isn’t that the Magical Girl from TikTok? Didn’t the Colonel hate Magical Girls the most!?”

“Shhh—the Colonel never goes online, how would she know who that is…?”

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