novelraw Chapter 40 Interview
Chapter 40 Interview
Ji Xia quickly treated Ling Bo's injuries.
However, Ji Xia didn't possess any healing techniques; she only took some emergency measures to stabilize Ling Bo's current state and alleviate some of the stinging pain on the soul level. Further treatment was still needed for deeper damage.
"I can only give you some basic treatment; I'm not very skilled in healing techniques," Ji Xia sighed in relief, then continued:
"If you don't know any magical girls who can heal, you can post a help request with a bounty on the Civil Defense Bureau's app. There should be magical girls with healing abilities who will respond."
"Of course, if you don't have much money, you can post requests for voluntary help, and some kind magical girls might come to your aid."
"If all else fails... then go to the Civil Defense Bureau. However, their medical resources are limited, so there might be a waiting list. And it will also cost money."
Lingbo nodded, feeling the slightly calming tremor within her body.
I never expected that the Civil Defense Bureau would refuse to reimburse my medical expenses after I was injured. Shouldn't this be considered a work-related injury?
Lingbo's initial impression of the Civil Defense Bureau, if it was 70 points before, is now probably only 20 points.
"However, at least your intervention stopped the monster from destroying the building and saved the people inside," Ji Xia added, seemingly seeing through Ling Bo's thoughts. "In that case, you should be able to apply for some compensation from the Civil Defense Bureau."
Indeed, Lingbo recalled. The Civil Defense Bureau's compensation statement did state that if actions were taken to protect the personal safety, property safety, and public safety of citizens, even if the monster was not defeated, some compensation could still be applied for depending on the circumstances.
This rule is likely intended to encourage magical girls; while defeating the monsters is the goal, the fundamental, deeper motivation is to protect humanity's safety. It avoids a situation where the monsters are defeated, but the surrounding area is left devastated.
Otherwise, someone would definitely shout: What have you been protecting?!
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached.
A young woman wearing glasses and with disheveled clothes rushed over with a professional enthusiasm that seemed completely out of place in the messy atmosphere.
"Excuse me! Lady Magical Girl Kisaki, and... this little magical girl." Her voice was a little unsteady from panting, but her words were crystal clear.
"I...I'm an intern reporter at Yuehua City TV Station! I'm also a journalism student at this university! May I...perform a brief interview with you two?!"
Behind the reporter, a man carrying heavy camera equipment quickly followed, skillfully adjusting the lens and focusing on the two magical girls.
"I'm fine with it," Ji Xia, being a relatively well-known magical girl, seemed quite used to interviews and readily agreed. Then, she glanced down at Ling Bo, "Ling Bo, what do you think? Do you want to be interviewed?"
Lingbo doesn't exactly reject being interviewed—it's just that by then everyone on the internet will know her.
I never expected to become famous in this way, and I feel a bit conflicted.
In fact, the Civil Defense Bureau's app regulations encourage magical girls to give media interviews. Of course, this is only an encouragement, not a requirement.
Ultimately, the way magical girls present themselves in public is a necessary "performance." It can reassure people, demonstrate that humanity possesses the power to fight against monstrous creatures, and maintain social stability.
From this perspective, cooperating with interviews seems to be a responsibility.
Thinking of this, Lingbo nodded and said softly, "...It's possible."
Her voice was clear and crisp, with the soft cuteness unique to little girls. However, because of Lingbo's "three-no" expression, she revealed a strange sense of precocity.
"Hmm," Ji Xia seemed unsurprised by Ling Bo's answer. She looked up at the intern reporter in front of her again. "The girl agreed. However, she's still injured, so it's best to finish the interview as soon as possible so she can get some rest."
"Thank you for the interview! We'll be right back!" The reporter quickly adjusted his posture and turned to face the camera—
"Fellow citizens! Just now! The campus of Yuehua City's First Comprehensive University has been suddenly attacked by monstrous beasts! Please look behind me; this is the scene of the fierce battle, a complete mess!"
"But, at this critical moment, magical girls appeared! Once again, they stepped forward and saved us!"
The reporter held the topic in one hand and waved enthusiastically in the direction of the two magical girls with the other, and the camera lens panned over accordingly.
Ji Xia stood behind Ling Bo, gently placing a hand on her shoulder, seemingly trying to soothe the little girl's nervousness.
However, Lingbo remained calm. Although she was still a little nervous, considering her 10-year-old appearance, her composure was indeed remarkable.
"This lady over here, I'm sure you all know her. She's the heroine who has protected our city countless times in times of crisis—the magical girl, Kisaki!"
Ji Xia smiled, seemingly quite used to appearing in public in such settings.
"And beside Ji Xia is a completely new face. She's a little hero who fought the monstrous beast head-on and was wounded in the process!"
Lingbo didn't know what expression to make, so she simply kept a blank expression.
After saying that, the reporter walked forward—
"Ms. Ji Xia," the reporter held the microphone to Ji Xia's lips, "having once again successfully repelled the calamity beast and protected everyone, how do you feel now?"
Ji Xia smiled and replied, "As magical girls, protecting the citizens is our responsibility; there's nothing to brag about. But this time, I hope everyone will pay more attention to this—"
Ji Xia looked down gently. "Her code name is 'Lingbo,' and she is the bravest magical girl I have ever seen."
The reporter nodded. "It's truly admirable that little Lingbo has the courage to participate in the exhibition at such a young age. How do you view this young companion stepping forward in such a dangerous situation?"
Ji Xia's smile faded slightly, and her tone contained both approval and deep concern.
"As everyone knows, the Civil Defense Bureau assesses the danger level of the Disaster Beasts when they appear. This time, the Disaster Beasts are far beyond what Lingbo can handle. In fact, the Civil Defense Bureau's system has clearly issued a prohibition order against combat, but she still chose to fight for those she doesn't even know."
"It's truly remarkable that she has such courage at her age."
When Lingbo heard Jixia's praise, although she maintained her "cold, expressionless" face, she was still a little embarrassed. Uh, actually... I'm already 23 years old, it's just that my magical girl form is a bit special.
However, the feeling of being mistaken for a "little hero" is quite subtle.
"Little Lingbo," the reporter bent down, his tone gentle as if soothing a child, and held the microphone to Lingbo's lips, "Can you tell us why you did that? Weren't you afraid of such a terrifying monster?"
Lingbo quickly considered how she should answer.
She's just a ten-year-old girl. So her response needs to be appropriate for her age, showcasing the courage of a magical girl without appearing too precocious.
Then Lingbo was in a dilemma—
Well... I don't know how a 10-year-old girl thinks.
After hesitating for only a second or two, Lingbo gave up struggling.
Forget it, let it all end. I'll just be a emotionless loli.
Sometimes, the more language is embellished, the more distorted it becomes.
"Because at that time, I saw the monster planning to attack the building directly, and the people inside hadn't evacuated yet, so I thought I could at least buy some time. But I couldn't defeat it, and then Senior Ji Xia came to the rescue. That's all."
Lingbo finished speaking in a calm tone.
"Is...is that so...Little Lingbo, you are truly...impressively calm."
The reporter was completely taken aback by the child's calm and unassuming answer. The prepared series of emotionally charged questions fell flat.
In the end, she could only ask Ji Xia a few formulaic questions before ending the interview.