Tokyo, there are too many defeated magical girls.

It didn't even cross over.

Instead of chasing after this illusory pie, why not make a few billion yen and buy a manor in a small Nordic country?

To live a shameless and luxurious life with cute Japanese girls for the rest of my life.

"..."

Reason returned to his mind, and Lin Chun began to seriously consider how to cleverly deal with the Demon King's orders.

First of all, it's definitely not possible to refuse outright.

"Your Majesty, even in my dreams, I want to brainwash Chunying and turn her into a lackey of our villainous organization."

"Alright! Since that's the case..."

"However, Your Majesty, there is a problem."

Lin Chun seized the opportunity to interrupt the Demon King's excited speech, pretending to have a furrowed brow and look preoccupied.

"The reason I put Magic Cherry Blossom last is because that child, as the captain, has a very strong belief in justice."

"Oh?"

"If we order Rose and Chrysanthemum to join forces and force a battle against her, it is highly likely that both sides will suffer casualties."

He clenched his fists, his serious expression and tone almost convincing even himself.

"Not only that, Chunying seems to possess self-destruct magic. If she were to perish with us in the Demon Cave, that would be even worse!"

As Lin Chun's excited words fell to the ground, the entire hall fell into an eerie silence.

The atmosphere was strange, like a craving for a beating before a storm.

Even Lin Chun, who considered himself a perfect actor, couldn't help but let a bead of sweat trickle down his forehead.

—I have a feeling that something is wrong.

"Minister Lin Chun, do you really think that the righteous will of Magic Spring Cherry Blossom is flawless?"

“I’ve already investigated and analyzed it… Rose and Chrysanthemum also gave the same explanation…”

“That was before you went on vacation. People change, and so does Magic Cherry Blossom—Lillian, show him the video.”

The black flames that carried the Demon King's will flickered with dissatisfaction.

The little succubus immediately nodded and pulled out her cute pink mini phone from inside her straitjacket.

Using levitation magic, it was smoothly and steadily transported to the area below the platform.

"..."

Lin Chun took it with both hands, and before even opening the screen, he had a very bad feeling.

While I was on vacation in Gunma Prefecture, something seemed to happen in Tokyo.

140. The Ultimate Dark Corruption Plan of Magical Spring Cherry Blossoms

What appeared on the phone screen was a video.

Judging from the watermark in the upper right corner, it was probably downloaded from the internet, which means that many people have already seen it.

With a feeling of intense unease, Lin Chun pressed the play button in the center.

The video started without any problems.

An unattended child, mischievous, climbed out of the window and was about to fall.

Magical Cherry Blossom used her levitation ability to safely bring her down.

This should be considered quite good promotional material.

But what happened next in the video was quite strange.

Chunying landed on the ground, holding the child.

She seemed a little embarrassed in front of dozens of onlookers, but still tried to put on a sweet smile.

"Magic, magical girls will protect everyone..."

She awkwardly shouted out the original slogan of the trio.

Instead of applause and cheers, the response was a barrage of sarcastic remarks.

"Spring Cherry, when will you fall into depravity?"

"I gambled 30,000 yen, and I've already lost it all in a week. You can't let me lose it all."

"It's bound to happen sooner or later anyway, so why not just play with us for a bit first?"

The sharp and sarcastic words left poor Chunying completely stunned.

Clearly, even she herself hadn't anticipated that the public's attitude towards magical girls would change so quickly.

As the roses and chrysanthemums successively withered and fell...

People have clearly stopped believing that magical girls can protect the city.

What she found most unacceptable was the child's mother who rushed over after receiving the news.

They didn't even offer a simple thank you, just rushed off with the bag, as if I were some kind of special worker who was easily infected with a disease.

"How could this be...everyone..."

Magical Cherry Blossom's eyes filled with tears, and it looked as if tiny pearls were about to fall.

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, she turned and fled as if escaping.

The video ends here.

"This……"

Lin Chun stared at the last frame of the video, which showed Magic Spring Cherry's disheveled back, and remained stunned for a long time.

He couldn't help but raise his right hand to support his throbbing forehead.

This was the first time I had ever seen firsthand how much the decline of roses and chrysanthemums could affect cherry blossoms.

Just like in the "Shinobi" series, the female ninja is a righteous hero who fights against demons and protects the citizens of Tokyo.

However, because the characters suffered so many defeats in the story, they eventually became internet memes, subject to ridicule.

—The cherry blossoms have become a laughing stock in Tokyo.

"I heard that in an underground gambling den, they're betting on how long she'll stay in her descent into depravity. You humans are really something else!"

From the pitch-black flames came the Demon King's merciless laughter.

Following closely behind was another piece of major intelligence.

For Lin Chun, this was extremely unfavorable.

"The Japanese Diet secretly passed a new proposal the day before yesterday, completely abandoning the protection of Tokyo by magical girls."

"Instead, they studied the genetic and mechanical modification technology left behind by the previous villainous organization, hoping to create some kind of Kamen Rider."

"In short, the current Magic Spring Cherry Blossom has been abandoned by everyone and is utterly vulnerable!"

As a series of impassioned words fell to the ground, the pitch-black Demon King's Flame clearly paused for a moment.

Then, something incredible happened.

It no longer clings to its own throne.

Instead, it floated slowly down the high steps, arriving directly in front of Lin Chun.

"Minister Lin Chun, do you still think that it is a difficult thing to corrupt Chunying?"

"..."

Lin Chun did not answer.

With my head down, I silently felt that incredible temperature at close range.

"Lift your head up and look me straight in the eye."

"As ordered."

He raised his head without changing his expression, gazing at the flame that carried the Demon King's will.

For some reason, it seemed as if my own face was reflected inside, making it look sinister and terrifying.

"I'll send someone to capture Chunying and send her to your brainwashing center, just like I did with Qiangwei back then. How about that?"

"not so good."

At this moment, Lin Chun, with his hands in his pockets, scoffed at the Demon King's suggestion.

Without a doubt, he and the entire Brainwashing Department were now under intense suspicion.

But it is precisely in times like these that we must stick to our original ideas.

Once you admit defeat, it's like revealing your insecurity, and then everything is over.

"Your Majesty, if I may be so bold, do you actually want Chunying to fall into depravity?"