Something's off about this magical girl.

Chapter 55 Magical Girl Zhenyue

Traveling and fighting on the move.

Gu Bai and Qiu Ji formed a temporary team that traveled between various disaster-stricken areas.

Fortunately, today's anomalies are scattered and not simultaneous, so there is still enough time.

The premise is that there are no weak people who need to stop and rest.

Fortunately, Qiu Ji was undoubtedly a strong person. Her small body seemed to contain some kind of inexhaustible generator. After clearing out each area, she would lightly touch the ground with her toes, step down a short air staircase, and then head to the next location.

The awkward thing is that Gu Bai actually managed to keep up with her the whole time!

Qiu Ji glanced back and saw that this annoying adult was still walking in his usual lazy manner—neither hurried nor slow.

Even though she increased her speed and struggled to propel herself through flight with pure magic, the adult still maintained the same leisurely strolling demeanor.

"Are you really not a magical girl?"

Having temporarily ended the cleanup mission, Qiu Ji sat on the street and couldn't help but ask the question.

"Maybe so, but my transformation button was taken away by an evil magical girl." Gu Bai replied casually, glancing at the disaster zone signs ahead that needed to be cleared, his tone slightly raised: "But you, aren't you tired?"

"Luoshui craftsmanship, ever-evolving—"

Qiu Ji then read out the "GG" phrase required by the contract for promoting the combat suit.

She watched the flow of people, simultaneously activating her magic storage pouch to take out a packet of potions. Her brow furrowed, but after a long hesitation, she drank it anyway.

"It's so bitter~"

The girl drew out the word "bitter" for a long time, then angrily threw the empty medicine bag aside.

"Should we add some sugar?" Gu Bai suggested from the side.

Qiu Ji glared at her sideways upon hearing this: "The combination of bitterness and sweetness is even more nauseating, you stupid little pig!"

Gu Bai did not refute, but vaguely felt that the six-star magical girl's anger was probably just an outlet for her bitterness.

Changing the subject, he asked something he was genuinely curious about: "Wasn't there a duty roster for the university department? Why are you the only one running around to so many places?"

"University……"

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Qiu Ji slowed her pace slightly, sighed, paused, and the corners of her mouth turned down slightly:

"Those who are supposed to release songs are releasing songs, those who are supposed to perform are performing. Everyone's busy, and it's good that they're busy."

"I've suffered enough in high school. Now that I'm free, it's normal to think that I'll avoid disaster-stricken areas if I can avoid it..."

Her words carried no judgment; she spoke calmly, even with a hint of understanding.

"And what about you?"

"Me?" Qiu Ji paused, looked up at the moon's shadow appearing in the distance, and finally spoke:

"I didn't have any other special thoughts. When I became a magical girl, I just wanted to grow up—"

It got stuck in my throat and I didn't spit it out.

Qiu Ji suddenly realized she had almost revealed a secret, cleared her throat forcefully, and switched to emergency facial expression control mode:

"—I'm not going to say anything! You wouldn't understand anyway, my dream is very important!"

Growing taller? That's also important, I suppose.

Gu Bai could tell, of course. Should he call this guy cute or stupid?

For this reason, she became a magical girl and chose to fight against monsters, but as it turns out, her height is... a bit strange?

He looked down at Qiu Ji beside him, and Qiu Ji looked up at him. The two stared at each other for about two seconds.

"You silly little pig, you must be thinking something very rude!"

Qiu Ji's expression shifted from defensive to accusatory in an instant. A faint blush rose to her cheeks as she pointed her finger at Gu Bai, her tone resolute.

Gu Bai suppressed the smile that almost spilled out: "I wasn't thinking about anything."

"Yeah, right!"

"No, I don't think so."

"talent--"

—Didi.

Qiu Ji's phone suddenly rang, abruptly cutting off her escalating offensive.

The two stopped at the same time.

Qiu Ji reflexively thought it was a new task, but when she turned on the screen, she saw that it was a message from Luoshui Heavy Industry.

She quickly glanced through it, then looked up: "Look, here's your message."

Gu Bai asked in confusion, "Looking for me?"

"People from Luoshui probably saw me walking with you, and that's why they sent me a message."

"Are they worried their child will be kidnapped by strangers, so they sent me threatening text messages? They should recognize me, right?!"

"You stupid, stupid little pig!" Qiu Ji was extremely angry, but she still said it: "It means you want me to pass on something to you."

"Give it to me? I don't need it." Gu Bai shook his head.

Qiu Ji spread his hands, indicating that the higher-ups had guessed correctly. Luoshui Heavy Industry's choice was to have top craftsmen custom-make a new combat suit for Dong Chun and Tao Zhuo respectively.

Gu Bai frowned: "Didn't we already have that?"

"Yes, there are. Which magical girl doesn't have one these days?" Qiu Ji put her phone away, her tone carrying a hint of knowing teasing about the company she worked for: "Luo Shui's description is: 'Master craftsmanship, handmade exquisite, a garment with a soul!'"

"The implication is that they want to condemn Liming Smart Innovation as an industrialized assembly line."

"Anyway, it's already being done. If you don't want it, then stop, okay?"

"Do it—"

—Didi.

This time, however, both phones rang at the same time.

Gu Bai and Qiu Ji both looked down at the screen, where red text reminded them to go to the nearest Calamity Zone 033 to deal with the alien beasts.

Qiu Ji put her phone away, her gaze lingering on Gu Bai's face for a moment:

"Do you still have the strength?"

"It's enough that Xiao Qiuji is worried about herself."

Qiu Ji planned to thoroughly humiliate this arrogant adult!

Her internal magic began to circulate, and she chose to use 100% pure magic to propel her flight at high speed.

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Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

But in the end, they still arrived in the disaster zone a step later than him...

How did he do that?!

But Qiu Ji had no time to dwell on this issue.

In the sky, a bright blue crescent moon hovered above the edge of the night sky above District 033.

It wasn't the real moon; it was just moonlight plucked from the sky, folded into the air, and condensed into a reflection. Blue light, like water, quietly spilled down, dyeing the gray ruins with a special hue that only appears in paintings.

"This shouldn't be the work of a strange beast, right?" Gu Bai asked, his tone truthful.

"Silly little pig! Of course not, this is Senior Zhenyue's environmental magic. Aren't there several silver-grade beasts here? Of course we have to unleash our full power!"

Qiu Ji expressed her extreme anger!

What's wrong with this adult? He clearly has considerable strength and background, yet he doesn't recognize Senior Zhenyue!

Before he could finish speaking, a gust of wind broke through the air.

boom--

With a soft sound, like moonlight falling to the ground, Zhenyue instantly appeared in their sight.

It wasn't a spectacular sight of something falling from the sky, nor was there any deliberate attempt to show off.

She appeared silently in mid-air in a fleeting moment, slowly approaching along the arc of the crescent moon, her clothes billowing steadily with the air currents, and the crescent-shaped ahoge on her head swaying slightly in the wind.

"Magical Girl Zhenyue, the matter here has been resolved."

His gaze lingered on Qiu Ji for a moment before turning to Gu Bai, his tone tinged with a hint of apology:

"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Gu. You've been running around all day with her because of today's ceremony."

"Ah..." Qiu Ji was stunned and stood there in silence. So, in the senior's eyes, it was this silly little pig who was leading her?

That doesn't make sense. Even if I wasn't protecting him, we should at least be on equal footing...

I'm a six-star, six-star, six-star magical girl!

Even though she was telling herself, she still felt somewhat unsure, since for most of the day, this clumsy adult had indeed demonstrated abilities far exceeding her own.

Before Qiu Ji could react, Zhen Yue continued talking to Gu Bai: "Qi Xin will need your help in the future."

Gu Bai shook his head: "I wouldn't say, it's more like we help each other out."

Qiu Ji stood there, feeling like she might be dreaming. She slowly lowered her head, but sadly, it was still so flat...

What, are you going to bully me even in my dreams now?!

"I have something to do, I'll be going now," Zhenyue said, taking half a step to the side.

"Bye...Take care and get some rest." Gu Bai couldn't help but add a comment, as he had indeed noticed that Zhen Yue had obvious dark circles under her eyes.

Her departing figure paused slightly, but she didn't turn back, only replying, "I understand, thank you."