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Chapter 29 Our Disaster Management Bureau is thriving!

"The identification process is complete. The deceased should be Du Juan, the free-spirited magical girl who joined the Witch's Guild two years ago."

Amidst the blaring sirens, Peony rubbed her eyes. "The remaining corrupted magic should have been completely burned away by Aster. Azalea suffered severe injuries and was deactivated, so she looks no different from an ordinary person."

Coco, who had been anxiously awaiting the results, breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Ginren with a beaming smile. "Captain, Captain, look! Senior Peony said she's a member of the Witch Association. I knew it! Teacher Shion must have had her reasons!"

"Don't be happy too early."

Yinlian snorted, "Even members of the Witch's Guild don't all deserve to die. Some are just pitiful people who were bewitched... According to proper procedures, after losing their fighting ability, they should be imprisoned in the Tribunal and their crimes should be investigated before the Tribunal can carry out the witch trial. Ziyuan's private killing is completely illegal and against regulations. If it were an injury or death during battle, that would be one thing, but she clearly incapacitated the opponent, yet she still killed them. It's truly despicable."

Coco thought for a moment: "Maybe it's because Ms. Shion thinks it's dangerous?"

"...What makes you think she feels threatened?"

There were also two core members of the Qingyun Sect nearby, so even if Ziyuan really lost her ability to fight, she would not be in any danger.

Somewhat speechless, Yinlian continued, "Even if she truly deserved to die, we could arrest her, interrogate her, and find other members of the Witches' Guild. So, from any perspective, Ziyuan's killing was wrong. Can you please stop siding with her?"

“I didn’t favor her,” Coco said softly. “It was Captain Ginren who was biased, wasn’t it? Is it because she got beaten up by Shion-sensei before, so she’s dissatisfied with Shion-sensei?”

"I didn't." Yinlian immediately put on a stern face. "I always do things officially and never have any personal motives. Qingyun Sect is an illegal organization. I was just worried that you would be misled by Qingyun Sect. Even if they killed innocent people this time, it doesn't mean they haven't killed innocent people before."

The peony next to her yawned.

She had already finished get off work today, but the witch and the Qingyun Sect suddenly caused such a big commotion that she had no choice but to come back and work overtime.

The Disaster Management Bureau doesn't pay overtime...

After helping to find members of the Witch's Guild and Jiang Si for a long time, they were called to the scene again.

It was because Yinlian and Coco were arguing endlessly about the identity of the person killed by Ziyuan.

Ugh, I just want to go home and sleep. Why do I have to keep looking for evidence when kids are arguing...?

"Isn't this the style of a purple magical girl?" Peony said lazily. "Few members of the Witch Guild who fell into her hands survived, and it's been going on for a while now. Instead of criticizing her, it's more accurate to say that the Witch Guild was blind to her own good fortune..."

Coco chimed in, "That's right, that's right."

Yinlian immediately pulled her teammates aside, saying, "Don't you dare make things worse for me!"

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with what I said?"

“Coco already had a good impression of the Qingyun Sect, and you're still speaking up for them. What if she gets tricked by them? She's a new recruit that our Disaster Management Bureau worked so hard to find!”

Peony immediately realized, "Oh, right..."

In reality, the Disaster Management Bureau's attitude towards the Qingyun Sect is still quite ambiguous. After all, apart from competing for disaster beasts, the Qingyun Sect doesn't have many direct conflicts with the Disaster Management Bureau, but its conflicts with the Witch Society are exceptionally intense.

From the perspective of the Disaster Management Bureau, they clearly hope that the Witch Society and the Qingyun Sect will both suffer heavy losses, so that the Bureau can reap the benefits and wipe out both illegal organizations in one fell swoop.

There were certainly many people in the Disaster Management Bureau who were dissatisfied with the Qingyun Sect. For example, Susan from the Security Department. Although Yinlian didn't like that old witch, Susan's support for the Disaster Management Bureau was unquestionable. She hated all organizations that opposed the Disaster Management Bureau, including the Witch Society and the Qingyun Sect.

Yinlian's dislike of the Qingyun Sect was partly influenced by her older sister, Yinluo.

Of course, there are also many people in the Disaster Management Bureau who have a good impression of the Qingyun Sect. For example, Peony, she attaches great importance to the two magical girls with precognitive abilities. After fighting for so long, she has developed some feelings for them. After all, the other side never kills her and has even helped her once or twice.

The kid has a sharp tongue and needs more discipline.

So when Yinlian spared no effort in exacerbating the negative portrayal of the Qingyun Sect, she casually retorted.

Upon hearing that Yinlian was worried that Keke would be taken away by the Qingyun Sect, Mudan immediately changed her tune, "Actually, the captain is right. Killing people without authorization is ultimately wrong. The Qingyun Sect has no right to do so. We must severely condemn the Qingyun Sect's violation of discipline! Keke, you must be careful of the Qingyun Sect. If they dare to kill the Witch Society today, they will dare to kill the Disaster Prevention Bureau tomorrow, and they might even massacre the city the day after tomorrow. Don't go astray."

You're going astray. Then the Disaster Management Bureau will have one less employee, and my workload will never decrease...

Seeing that Peony had suddenly sided with Yinlian, Coco didn't know what to say, and just obediently said "Oh".

But he didn't listen at all.

After all, from the moment they met, Yinlian had nothing good to say about the Qingyun Sect, and would often exaggerate how terrifying and despicable the Qingyun Sect was to her.

However, there is one point that Coco actually agrees with to some extent.

Although Ms. Shion had her reasons, the idea of ​​murder was still too shocking for a middle school student...

The petite girl in her heart, who was originally mysterious and aloof but still somewhat gentle, suddenly gained a cruel and decisive side that was completely inconsistent with her cute appearance.

Ever since being saved by Senior Lark, Coco has paid close attention to various magical girl news, but she has never seen magical girls associated with the word "murder".

In the world of magical girls, such cruelty is truly rare...

Holding the magic wand, Coco realized for the first time that her power was not only for dealing with the monsters.

Power is power; it doesn't discriminate its target. It can destroy monstrous beasts, or it can kill people.

Feeling the somewhat terrifying magical power within her, she realized for the first time the weight of her identity as a magical girl.

Looking up, all sorts of machines were being brought over—trucks, bulldozers, and excavators. To ensure that the battle between the monsters and the magical girls wouldn't disrupt the normal lives of the citizens, repair services in major cities were running very quickly.

It's also one of the major expenditures of the Disaster Management Agency's funds; maintaining such a rapid response system always costs a lot.

Amidst the roar of the engine, Coco followed behind Yinlian as they walked outside. Suddenly, she said, "Teacher Ziyuan said that I am more suitable for the Disaster Management Bureau than for the Qingyun Sect."

Peony pretended not to hear and quickly ran to the roadside to get on her electric scooter.

It sounds like a really troublesome thing, so I'd better pretend I don't know anything and go back to sleep...

Yinlian turned to look at this junior she had finally found, and her tone softened, "It seems she still has some conscience."

“I feel that Teacher Ziyuan is not the type to lie.” Coco emphasized before continuing, “I am indeed not very suitable for the Qingyun Sect. I am not strong, I am weak, and I am timid. I would probably only be a burden if I went there.”

"It's not that bad..."

"Only the Disaster Management Bureau is suitable for me."

"Something feels off. Do you look down on the Disaster Management Bureau?"

"No, I'm just telling the truth."

"..."

Seeing the silent captain, Jiang Keke took a deep breath, clenched her fist, and exited her transformation when no one was around. "Captain Silver Lotus, I want to become stronger and more mature."

"I want it too."

The short girl, having deactivated her transformation, muttered something under her breath, then said, "Let's go find Hyacinth-senpai tomorrow! We'll go for special training and we absolutely have to beat that arrogant purple dwarf! Hyacinth-senpai is the strongest magical girl in BH City!"

"Can I beat Shion-sensei?"

"...Anyway, she is the strongest magical girl in the North Sea."

Coco understood and didn't press further, instead changing the subject, "And Captain, you're not at a height advantage."

"I'll grow taller eventually!"

……

When Jiang Keke returned home, she saw Jiang Si sitting at the dining table.

I made two dishes, one vegetarian and one meat, both made with leftover ingredients from yesterday.

She must have just taken a shower; her hair was still wet, and her clothes were brand new. In fact, not long after Teacher Ziyuan left, when Yinlian contacted Mudan, she had already confirmed that Jiang Si was alright and had arrived home.

So the two of them began to argue slowly about who Shion-sensei had killed, and even called Botan over.

She went inside, put down her small bag, took off her shoes, and put on her own slippers.

"Where have you been?"

Jiang Si sits very upright and meticulously while eating, always giving people a tense and oppressive feeling.

Of course, Coco wasn't afraid at all. She replied indifferently, "It's a mission from the Disaster Management Bureau."

While in the restroom, Jiang Si asked again, "Why hasn't the floor been fixed?"

"My second uncle said he doesn't have time and will wait until next month."

Jiang Si frowned slightly. "Give me the phone."

"It's in your bag, take it yourself."

He wasn't worried that Jiang Si would peek at his phone messages, because he had never been interested in those things.

Even if it were opened and placed in front of him, Jiang Si wouldn't bother to look at it.

When Jiang Si returned after using the restroom and washing up, she had already hung up the phone.

"He'll be coming to help fix the floor tomorrow at four o'clock. Keep an eye on him."

"Ah."

As for how she persuaded her second uncle, Coco didn't know and didn't want to ask.

When it was time for her to come over for dinner, Jiang Si got up as usual, ate the rest of her food in a couple of bites, and then went to the kitchen to wash the dishes and leave.

"wait."

Jiang Keke stopped him, "I have some questions for you."

"No time."

Having gotten used to the other person's answer, Coco continued to ask nonchalantly, "Did you meet anyone from the Witch's Guild today?"

Jiang Si, who was washing dishes, raised an eyebrow. "You mean that non-mainstream guy with a seed on his forehead?"

"Well, it's him."

"We met."

Have you seen the woman in the black robe?

"No."

This was the longest conversation the siblings had had in three years.

After saying that, Coco didn't ask any more questions, and Jiang Si didn't speak again. After washing the dishes and putting them away, when Jiang Coco came out, she placed a bracelet on the table.

"Take this with you; it was given to you by the Disaster Management Bureau."

"what."

"To prevent you from being targeted by the Witch Society," Coco said coldly. "The families of magical girls all receive these."

"No need."

Jiang Si walked upstairs, saying, "Just mind your own business."

Actually, this result is not surprising.

Coco picked up the Disaster Management Bureau's bracelet and casually tossed it onto the shoe cabinet next to her.

Whether Jiang Si takes it or not, she has no patience to persuade her.

If anything happens, it's his own fault, and it has nothing to do with me.

Coco put the leftover food on the table into the refrigerator. She didn't have much of an appetite, so she just drank some water and went back to her room.

After calling the captain and telling her about it, Yinlian was also a little unhappy.

"How could you do this? I'm going to see him tomorrow!"

"It doesn't matter. Anyway, I think it's good to let the Witch Society teach him a lesson."

"If there's no danger to his life, that's great... I'll talk to him tomorrow. Coco, don't worry about it or take it to heart. I'll talk to him for you!"

"Don't worry, I'm used to it."

Coco couldn't help but find it a little funny when she heard Li Yi's angry voice, "She was clearly speaking up for Jiang Si before."

"Hmph, I told you, I'm just doing my job. I only care about right and wrong, not who I am. It's the same whether I'm dealing with Ziyuan or Jiang Si."

"Good, good, good, Captain Silver Lotus is absolutely fair and just."

Holding the phone between her fingers and nail clippers, Coco asked while trimming her toenails, "You have a day off tomorrow, right?"

"Yes, we're on holiday."

"By the way, you're in your first year of high school, why are you having extra classes on Saturdays?"

"The students in our class love learning and actively request..."

"Who would believe that?"

Yinlian sighed, "There's nothing I can do. It's an honors class, so I always have to study more on Saturdays."

"Ginren is amazing for being able to balance her studies and her magical girl work."

"So-so, Senior Hyacinth is much better. Tomorrow I'll teach your brother a lesson, and then we'll go find Senior Hyacinth for special training."

"Ah."

After chatting about some casual topics typical of girls, Yinlian hung up the phone.

She was sitting in the police car, with Yueji driving beside her. After the call ended, Yueji slowly spoke, "Didn't you tell her what Peony thought of Jiang Si?"

Yinlian rubbed her temples. "There's no need to say this now. It's not confirmed yet. What if it turns out there's no problem in the end? Wouldn't that have made Coco worry for nothing?"

"She doesn't sound like she'd be worried about her brother."

"These two siblings seem to have a terrible relationship on the surface, but as their only family member, they must still care about each other, probably," Yinlian muttered. "Besides, maybe Mudan's abilities are malfunctioning, and she just happens to not be able to see Jiang Si?"

"It's unlikely. Peony said that ever since you asked her to find someone, she hasn't been able to see Jiang Si, neither in the past nor in the present, until Jiang Si came home."

Yueji looked worried. "Moreover, compared to the Qingyun Sect, there is a greater possibility that Jiang Si has an affair with the Witch Society. The Qingyun Sect only accepts magical girls, while Jiang Si has also been in contact with people from the Witch Society. In addition, there is his incredible physical strength. You must be mentally prepared."

With a sigh, Yinlian leaned against the car window and looked out into the darkness.

This is a huge problem...

(End of this chapter)