episode_0024

Blackberry was once a Magic Girl called a genius. To the extent she was evaluated as being able to join Team 1 if she just grew as she was.

But she couldn’t endure the stress and went berserk. From then on, she accumulated various experiences while working as a terrorist.

As time flowed after that, she was presumed to have power comparable to a Team 1 Magic Girl.

“It hurts.”

That doesn’t seem right. The power of a real Team 1 Magic Girl is overwhelming.

‘Antikythera! Record their movements. I might be able to use it someday.’

[Confirmation: Understood.]

I should upload this to the gallery. I need to increase the ways to earn points.

“It hurts? Lies~ You shouldn’t feel pain at this level.”

“No, really. My tooth feels loose. Ah, it fell out.”

“Oh…. My! Do you have insurance?”

It sounds like a friendly conversation. Scarlet didn’t let it be that way, though.

As if caught by something invisible, Blackberry’s body went up to the ceiling.

Immediately after, crash! She fell to the floor. The building shook for a moment.

But surprisingly, the building was fine, which clearly meant Scarlet was protecting it with magic.

“Oh, I said I’d ask questions, right? Senior! Did you come here because of Mascot-ssi?”

“I…”

“Wrong! The answer is unconditionally YES!”

Because the reply was unsatisfactory, Blackberry was slammed into the floor again.

“YES.”

“Then next question! Do you like Mascot-ssi?”

“No, that’s…”

“Ahahahat! It seems your head is hot. Go cool off outside for a bit.”

Just like a baseball hit with full force by a player flies out of the stadium.

Blackberry’s body instantly pierced the building wall and flew outside.

“Um… how far did you send her?”

“About 10km? I won’t kill her. Personally, I respect that senior.”

Then why do this?

“Come back.”

To pull an object 10km away back in tens of seconds just by flicking a finger, how much power would that require?

The impact generated at that time? There was no need to calculate.

Because Blackberry’s body, which flew back piercing the wall again, was tattered. She seems really ridiculously tough.

“Let’s move on to the next question? With what confidence did you dare invade the place where I am?”

“Heh heh… Ah, my head hurts.”

“I told you to only answer YES. This time, I’ll pull out your arm.”

It’s a one-sided situation. That’s because their magic has a superior-subordinate relationship.

That’s why air current manipulation cannot beat telekinesis. Even if they both involve movement, their firepower and versatility will be different.

Ultimately, this fight is not just a matter of pure fighting prowess… it could also be called a difference in compatibility.

“As expected, I’m no match… Ever since earlier, every time I activate magic, it just gets blocked? As expected of you, junior.”

“Left arm? Right arm? Hmm. Since you’re right-handed, the left is better.”

“But there’s one weakness.”

However, Blackberry’s expression didn’t change. She seems to have some composure left.

“Perhaps.”

Snap—! Contrary to her words, Blackberry’s left arm was broken. A horrible sound was heard.

“Look. It’s the same output again.”

At the same time, Blackberry stood up. How did she do that? She must have been restrained by Scarlet.

Scarlet quickly took a defensive stance, but unexpectedly, the target was someone else.

It was me.

“Finally got you.”

Blackberry grabbed me with her right arm. My body swayed for a moment due to the strong force.

Meanwhile, her skin was torn, and blood dripped down. It was clearly a serious injury. No matter how tough Magic Girls are and how tenacious their life force is, if it reaches this level…

“You’ve never killed anyone, have you.”

Isn’t that obvious? Magic Girls are specialized in dealing with Titans rather than humans.

Magic Girls who have killed people are probably rarer.

“Are you taking a hostage? You shouldn’t do that.”

“Your control was strangely clumsy. It felt like hesitation? Then it’s simple. If you desperately shake when they try to target a specific part, you can break free.”

“Don’t you understand? I told you to let go immediately.”

But with Scarlet’s control, she could instantly separate and drop her…

“You’re kind, junior. Even showing consideration for a wretch like me.”

“I won’t be like that anymore.”

“Why, to tear me to death? Looking at you, it seems you fucking love the mascot. Before I die, I can take at least one person as a companion, you know? So stay put.”

Scarlet surprisingly stopped attacking. It seems there was some reason.

“Ah—! That really hurts like hell! Be a bit gentler.”

“Shut up before my patience runs out…”

“Do your business? I will. That’s the very reason I came here.”

As much as I want to transform and shake this woman off, I can’t because there are eyes watching.

“Just one thing. Scarlet, are you… involved with those Eyes bitches?”

She shook her head.

“Oh, is that so. Then it’s fine… You aren’t, Mascot, right?”

“Yes.”

“It seems they’re definitely those Witch Gathering bitches…”

“Excuse me, senior? My patience is starting to wear thin.”

Scarlet’s voice had somehow dropped low. It seems she was regaining her composure.

“Alright! I’ll let you go as promised. I don’t want to die yet either. That said, you… Don’t try so hard to look cool in front of someone you like.”

“Huh?”

“If it were me, I would have evacuated the mascot first, you know? I’m leaving now.”

A strange emotion flashed through my mind. Right, usually a Magic Girl would evacuate civilians first. But Scarlet didn’t do that.

The reason is probably… because of Pink Star. Because that person showed a cool side in front of me.

“Ugh…”

As expected, I was right. Scarlet’s face turned red.

I’m not sure if it’s from embarrassment or because of the feeling called love.

***

[ㅇㅇ(13.44): Didn’t Blackberry break into the Association?]

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Comments

Hm, is that so?: There was no dispatch order, what are you talking about

ㄴㅇㅇ(13.44): Well, because the place she broke into is the department exclusively for Team 1 lol

ㄴHm, is that so?: Ah, then I concede

The Magic Girl Gallery is noisy about what happened yesterday.

Come to think of it, Blackberry doesn’t seem to be getting criticized that much.

‘Indeed, it’s been almost over 20 years since Blackberry defected.’

Perhaps the Magic Girls who were active then either went to Team 2 or 3 or retired. Didn’t her同期 (same generation, peer) become Gold Rose’s mother?

[ㅇㅇ(46.11): But Blackberry’s actions are frankly satisfying ㅇㅇ]

Agree and recommend ㅋㅋ

There was even a post like this! Isn’t this problematic content? But looking at the quite high number of recommendations, it seems many people agree.

‘Ah, it was deleted.’

However, perhaps it was indeed problematic content, as the post was deleted shortly after.

It probably wasn’t due to dissension about the Association. It must be because it contained content praising Blackberry. Even now, in Team 2 and 3, there are active Magic Girls who were active back then.

This means that there are still many people who don’t view Blackberry favorably.

‘Then?’

This means that the majority of people dislike it. And that means it can be used as material to stir up trouble!

For me, this is good news. Because I can earn more points.

‘A good method just came to mind.’

I immediately logged out and started writing a post.

What should I say about the users of the Magic Girl Gallery… They dislike making a fuss.

I don’t know the reason well. Is male hormone secreted in their brain or something? It probably originates from the fact that Magic Girls are much more violent than ordinary people due to their physical structure.

So when you look at the users, they all talk like they’re angry. This is also likely because they are psychologically unstable.

[ㅇㅇ(11.78): Is this moderator bastard someone who works at the Association?]

They instantly delete posts just for mentioning Blackberry ㅋㅋ

Comments

WeDrankCiderAreCider: ㅋㅋ It wasn’t just me who saw it

ㅇㅇ(34.11): Didn’t you know? The moderators run the gallery by taking kickbacks from the Association ㅋㅋ

It seems there are quite a few people who share similar thoughts with me.

Thus, it can be said to be the perfect environment for stirring up trouble.

I immediately wrote several posts with similar content. Of course, I didn’t forget to change my IP address.

[ㅇㅇ(43.11): The moderator was from the Association?]

[ㅇㅇ(11.22): No, but posts criticizing the Association do get instantly deleted ㅇㅇ]

[BallpointPenKiller: Then is the Association monitoring this place?]

The first thing to do is to artificially create buzz. Post several posts with similar content to leak it out so many people can see it.

[ㅇㅇ(13.11): At least one of the moderators is a real Association employee.]

They authenticated an internal photo of the Association the other day ㅇㅇ

Next is fabricating facts. Spreading conspiracy theories and making them look real is the key point.

[Minimum requirements for moderator impeachment have been met!]

[100 BP will be added!]

Impeachment, I’m not sure about that… Anyway, as long as the Magic Girl Gallery is on fire, I can earn points.

‘This is all for you guys.’

Oh yes, indeed.