Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　"..." Yaochuan Guang's evaluation was that it was a bit spicy.

　"so spicy!!!"

　Xiao Lan started jumping up and down, seemingly shouting, "Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh...whoosh whoosh!"

　The strange noises she made made her look like some wild gorilla from somewhere.

　Xiao Cui blinked, took a bite of rice, and then ate some Mapo Tofu: "It is a bit spicy, but... it's not that bad—"

　As she said this, Xiao Cui stuck out her tongue: "It's just a little too hot."

　I don't like hot food—"

　This might be what's known as a cat's tongue.

　Gradually, under everyone's watchful eyes, Lan Tianzhu got himself a bottle of cola... which Cong Yu had bought earlier.

　After catching his breath, Lan Tianzhu took another bite of Mapo Tofu, and then in an instant...

　The numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns, the spiciness of chili peppers, the scalding heat of the dishes, the crispy aroma of minced meat, the tenderness of tofu, and the freshness of flavors all burst forth instantly.

　"Wuhu! Wuhu!"

　Lan Tianzhu started jumping up and down again.

　"..." Xiao Cui was speechless for a moment, and commented, "Afraid of cockroaches, afraid of snakes, afraid of ghosts, afraid of spicy food... Sister Xiao Lan, are you a naughty child?"

　What? You called him a naughty child right after we started eating?!

　Little Blue Path, a prestigious serialized story!

　……

　Cong Yu also sighed, blowing on the food to cool it down for the listless Yao Chuan Guang, saying, "If you can't eat spicy food at all, you should have said so earlier... I really made it mild this time."

　In response to Cong Yu's words, Lan Tianzhu still raised his finger seriously, making that familiar gesture: "A little bit scared."

　Just like every time she said "a little bit scared" before.

　Then, she devoured the incredibly spicy (for her) Mapo Tofu, saying, "But it was still delicious."

　Cong Yu: "..."

　Xiao Cui: "..."

　Yao Chuanguang: "..."

　Cong Yu stared at Lan Tianzhu's lips as they slowly swelled up, witnessing the birth of those fiery red lips... It was clear that her body truly felt the heat.

　It's not that she can't stand spicy food.

　So far...

　Everyone, including Xiao Cui, silently made up their minds—

　I will never believe Lantian Zhu/Xiao Lan's "little bit" again.

　—Yaochuan Guang's Strange Dream—

　Hikaru Yokawa: "Azumi, welcome to our school festival..."

　Yao Chuan Guang: "Oh my, isn't that our school's hot girl group?"

　Yao Chuan Guang: "Huh? Xiao Lan, why are you hiding over there?"

　Lan Tianzhu: "Because... I'm afraid of spicy food."

　"..."

　"..." What is that?

　"Well……"

　Yao Chuanguang woke up groggily, pulling the blanket tighter around himself, because...

　It's cold.

　Chapter 233 No American Style

　America... This is a country where "weirdos exist" and "magical girls exist".

　This might sound strange, since this world is inextricably linked to monsters and magical girls.

　Please explain more clearly...

　Magical girls are vigilantes, and their monster-fighting depends entirely on their mood... No matter which state, magical girls don't receive any subsidies.

　More excessive than any other country...

　However, there's no need to worry about the magical girls quitting, because... there's an overabundance of "individual heroism" in this place.

　Oh no, there's no need to say that, because the news agencies and newspapers have reached an agreement with the government... to provide the magical girls with spiritual encouragement as compensation.

　To put it simply, they are superheroes.

　Magical girls, harboring dreams of becoming superheroes, fight against monsters making wicked deals, and fall asleep with wounds on their bodies while watching themselves being praised on television.

　So what is the status of this eccentric?

　The answer is something like a gangster...

　70% of eccentrics in America develop and operate in the form of gangs... but not all gangsters are eccentrics.

　There are plenty of people here willing to join gangs.

　If Cong Yu were to give his assessment... considering the same timeline but different worldlines, the America in this world is more chaotic than in his previous life.

　For example, even in California, where the safety record is generally good, there are still many chaotic incidents.

　Cong Yu, who came to buy the American breakfast that Lan Tianzhu wanted, was blocked in the alley by several people... She still spoils Lan Tianzhu too much.

　We hope that Lan Tianzhu will be grateful and repay the kindness.

　Thinking this, Cong Yu looked at the group of fierce-looking Latinos, coughed lightly, and asked in the local language, "I'm a tourist. Are you here to offer yourselves as guides?"

　Although she asked the question, Cong Yu could tell that the purpose of these people was different from that of the young people in Australia.

　Just as he had thought...

　Two of the four men immediately pulled out daggers and pointed them at Cong Yu: "Gibberish! Gibberish! Caw!"

　"..." Spanish, I don't understand.

　But I can probably guess that it's something like getting Cong Yu to hand over the money... right?

　"This Asian baby is really good-looking (in Spanish)."

　The leader's eyes clearly revealed a sinister expression.

　Wow! And that lewd smile, I already know he's the best of the best when it comes to gay men.

　The man stepped forward, pointed a dagger at Cong Yu's chest, and shouted, "Take off your pants and lie against the wall!"

　Although the sentence had an accent, it was in English, so Cong Yu understood it... and her expression instantly darkened.

　His companion, in response, chuckled lewdly, "Hehe, bro... I like it too."

　"hurry up……"

　"That's more exciting!"

　"..."

　Cong Yu frowned, simply extending her hand and conjuring a wisp of dark magic: "It's troublesome to wash off the blood, so I hope you..."

　Before Cong Yu could finish speaking...

　"You yellow-skinned monkey, you're actually a gang member?!"

　The leading Latino man yelled and, without hesitation, plunged a dagger into Cong Yu's heart...

　In an instant, Cong Yu's clothes were torn apart.

　Oh no, is Cong Yu going to die?!

　Is Lan Tianzhu, who longed for an American breakfast, destined to regret it for the rest of her life?!

　Quack! Don't do that!

　……

　However, that was impossible, because Cong Yu's clothes were indeed torn, but they were completely torn apart.

　It was clearly not because of the dagger...

　Instead, clusters of dark green shadows instantly extended and expanded behind Cong Yu, tearing her clothes in two.

　Then...

　"Chi!!!"

　"Sizzle! Sizzle!! Sizzle!"

　"..." It burst into multiple segments and clusters of "ouroboros", piercing through the abdominal cavities of the four people and pinning them to the wall of the alley.

　"Ahhhh!!!"

　"Oh! Ahh ...

　"Ahhhh!! Help!"

　"..." The four men, their legs dangling in the air, let out shrill screams, their fingers constantly gripping the ouroboros that held them captive, trying to break free.

　But even if the nail is broken and the finger is bloody and mangled, it does nothing to help.

　The four men kicked their legs repeatedly, and blood flowed along the "Ouroboros" towards Cong Yu, dripping onto the ground in the process.

　More blood dripped down the wall, forming four even and viscous pools of scarlet on the ground.

　"You weren't a gang before?"

　Cong Yu looked with some curiosity at the daggers and pistols that had slipped from their hands due to the intense pain and fallen to the ground.

　However, these people clearly couldn't answer Cong Yu's question.

　"Oh my god!! Vigilante! Magical girl!!"

　"Is there a magical girl here? Come save us!"

　"Save...Save..."

　"..."

　"Hmm, it's a bit absurd."

　Cong Yu commented in this way, and then a light purple mark began to gradually form on his ouroboros, which resembled his "tail".

　After condensing "poison" on each of the four individuals, capable of manipulating their will, the ouroboros was simply retracted.

　This is the "Hydra Brand," a poison that increases the number of friends you can have.

　Now, Cong Yu has four more friends.

　At the same time, the huge cavities in the four people's abdomens began to heal rapidly... This can be considered a benefit brought by the "brand".

　You know, Cong Yu has always been good to her friends... probably.

　(Leader of the 21st Group: What the hell are you talking about?! I'm so angry!)

　"Here is the list of breakfasts I need. Could you please make the trip for me?"

　With that in mind, Cong Yu decided that she didn't need to go to the fast food restaurant to buy breakfast herself, and handed the paper with the breakfast list to the four people.

　It needs to be emphasized again that the Hydra Brand is not a technique that "turns others into puppets" or "controls bodies".

　This is something for the soul, something imprinted on the spirit of others.

　It's poison.

　What can be done is insignificant, comparable to or explained as "changing sides".

　In other words, people with strong enough spirits or those who possess magic have a higher "poison resistance".

　However, it is clear that the four people in front of us are not among them.

　The four obediently accepted Cong Yu's instructions, and then waited expectantly for something... probably money.

　Generally speaking, people who have been branded with the spell will not ask Cong Yu for money.