Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　It wasn't that I really considered Theredo a good friend; it's just that Theredo had been treating me the whole way, and I'd been using Theredo's money...

　He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who eats another's food is bound to him.

　We're at least fair-weather friends.

　Chapter 274 Encirclement by Allied Forces

　"Wait a minute, does Dente have that much influence? He actually managed to get the Church to come and save you... Besides, a magical girl's power shouldn't be enough against an Elder, right?"

　As Xiaoying observed Munemasa Kimi mixing a simple cocktail, she asked this question while watching Theredo recount what had happened.

　Meanwhile, Therese, who had fled to Japan, sat at the counter drinking her beverage: "She doesn't have much influence, but McCavill and I are fighting on her turf after all... Magical girls have to intervene, otherwise they'll lose face."

　Xiaoying's words were not wrong.

　For the ancients, the current magical girls' strength is not enough... but there are different kinds of "not enough".

　The threat posed by magical girls is merely enough to make them "look down on" them, not enough to make them "completely ignore" them.

　In other words, a large number of ants can still kill an elephant.

　"Even if it's not enough, it's enough to make things go against McCavill if they cooperate with me."

　As she said this, Theredo rested her chin on her hand and explained, "Besides, McCavill doesn't want to make a big fuss. If the other clans knew that I had such a book... then there wouldn't be enough cake to go around."

　It turned out to be the case.

　"So, what exactly is that book? What led the elders of the Micavian clan to conclude that it's something that could allow vampires to once again dominate the world?"

　As Xiaoying said this, she looked outside the bar and said, "Won't some vampires come and cause trouble later?"

　In response to Xiaoying's words, Theredo simply replied, "It can turn an ordinary vampire into someone close to the level of a prince... and the cost is very small, with a guaranteed success rate."

　Simply turning a vampire into a prince is obviously nothing. But if you add "a small cost," then it's a different story.

　The overwhelming number of prince vampires will pose a huge threat to the current system and human society.

　"As for the vampires causing trouble..."

　Theradore gave a slightly awkward smile, then reluctantly assured, "If those guys are willing to cross the ocean to find me... they might, perhaps, probably, maybe, possibly, possibly find their way here."

　Then, almost the instant Theodore finished speaking...

　"Zi..."

　The lights in the bar all went out at once, including the stage lights and the bar counter lights...

　The sudden dimming of the environment caused Munemasa Yoshimi to pause for a moment... She was still in the learning stage and couldn't mix drinks without watching the cocktail shaker.

　The sudden power outage gradually quieted down the noisy atmosphere in the bar, and Xiaoying calmly put down her glass.

　"An uninvited guest has arrived."

　As she spoke casually, Xiaoying stood up and looked towards the door with all the other monsters: "Everyone, prepare for battle."

　The moment her words fell...

　"bump!!!"

　The bar door shattered instantly, and what rushed in were about twenty or thirty vampires... their blood-red eyes gleaming in the night.

　Then, what came into the vampires' view was a large group of strange people, about a hundred or so, who stood up at the same time. Each of them had some non-human features and their faces were not very good.

　In the darkness, their eyes shimmered with magical light of different colors.

　Um... this doesn't seem good.

　But it doesn't matter! Thirty against one hundred, the advantage is in my hands!

　Thinking this, these vampires, whose minds were clearly not quite right, rushed toward the nearest bar while shouting "Blood, blood!"

　Meanwhile, the strange-looking people, who were clearly annoyed, began to gather magical power.

　"Hunting time!"

　"I finally get a day off today!"

　“Dinner is ready! Dinner is ready!”

　"..." Magic intertwined, instantly turning this bar, which belonged to the 22nd Group, into a battlefield.

　However, Xiaoying showed no intention of making a move.

　"Everyone, be careful during the fight. Don't smash too many things, and don't underestimate your opponents and get hurt... Also, remember to leave some survivors."

　Xiaoying stood behind the bar and spoke simply.

　Zongzheng Yimei hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do... whether to stay and watch or join the beating.

　Xiaoying noticed this and nodded to the other person, reminding them, "You can try fighting if you want, but be careful not to hit your own troops."

　After all, once you become a member of the monster group, you'll always have to try to learn how to fight, and experiencing the feeling of chaotic battles beforehand isn't bad.

　"Uh, okay... then I'll go."

　As Munemasa Yoshimi channeled her magic, a pair of dragon horns gradually began to appear on her forehead.

　A heat-infused light began to appear in her hands...

　That's right, this is her latest ability!

　The legendary core technique that only 99% of magical girls and monsters can master—Magic Missile!

　Commonly known as the Magic Bullet!

　"call out--"

　"boom!"

　The magic bullet from her fingertip flew out rapidly, successfully hitting its target in the crowd and causing a small explosion.

　"..."

　"what!"

　Then, the strange man screamed in agony. He left the battlefield, rolled twice, and extinguished the fire that had started on his clothes.

　Oh no, it looks like we hit friendly forces.

　Under Zongzheng Ximei's awkward expression, Xiaoying slowly spoke: "This is the first lesson: in the chaos of battle, try to focus on close combat."

　The somewhat inexperienced Munemasa Yoshimi glanced apologetically at her ally lying on the ground: "Oh, oh, oh, sorry, sorry."

　Then, she unleashed another spell she had just learned.

　This technique is incredible! It's an activation technique that most magical girls and monsters absolutely must learn!

　-

　[Magic Fill 6.6%]

　[Activation/Switch Confirmation Mode Enabled]

　[Self-Reinforcement System - Confirmed Complete]

　[Body Enhancement]

　-

　"Ouch, ouch... Don't use me as a teaching example, Master Xiaoying!"

　The strange man, clutching his waist, complained as he sat down to the side, watching Zongzheng Ximei fight in the crowd: "But, the newcomer seems pretty strong, though still a bit inexperienced... Ah! Brother Bull Head!"

　Amidst the strange man's exclamation, the Minotaur was sent flying by Munemasa Yoshimi's elbow, lying on the ground with his mouth open... before passing out.

　"Ah! Sister Ma!"

　A vampire who had been punched away by Munemasa Yoshimi crashed into a horse girl, causing everyone around to fall to the ground.

　"Ah! Mr. Piano Soul!"

　"Lizard Bro!"

　"..."

　"..." Theodore remained silent, watching Munemasa Kimi wreaking havoc in the crowd, and then glancing at the strange man beside her who was constantly exclaiming as if reciting a death list.

　For her, this was the first time she had ever realized that the eccentric group was such a cheerful and lively place.

　It was surprisingly interesting.

　……

　Tonight, Yoshimi Munemasa had the most wins.

　A new kill leader has been crowned! Winner winner, chicken dinner!

　What? You're saying this is team-based competition and not a battle royale mode? Hmm... then where are Munemasa Yoshimi's teammates?

　(The teammates, lying on the ground, seriously injured: ...)

　Chapter 275 Reassuring Rain

　The sunset in Fengdu is very beautiful.

　Dente had visited the City of Winds before, but he had never really observed its sunsets closely...

　Looking at it now, it's actually quite nice.

　With that in mind, Dente, carrying bags of blood, pretended to be a medical worker and sat on the tram.

　Although, in theory, medical staff shouldn't be taking trams.

　But she had no other choice, since taking a taxi was too expensive, and she forgot to ask Thereto for some of the country's currency before setting off.

　After that, it will cost ten or twenty thousand.

　Dente isn't a magical girl from this city, so it's not realistic for her to fly in the sky after transforming... It wouldn't be good if she got recognized.

　Fortunately, people in this country don't like to bother others. So no one cared what she was carrying.

　Thinking this, she quietly watched the sunset outside the window.

　The afterglow of the setting sun spilled into the carriage like molten gold, turning everything into a warm orange-yellow hue. The trees outside the window were also bathed in its light, their edges edged with gold.

　The light quietly streamed through the windows, converging into beams that shone on the passengers inside the tram.

　Dente sat by the window, her gaze wandering casually across the carriage. Suddenly, her eyes fixed on a familiar figure.

　It was a little girl with long green hair, looking down at her phone... Isn't that so-and-so?

　Dente remembered that the little girl was accompanied by a blonde and a blue-haired magical girl, with whom he had briefly crossed paths before.

　Oh no, I hope I don't get recognized...

　Dente was a little conflicted. She tried to shrink back and hide the blood bag in her hand... If she was discovered, she wouldn't know how to explain.

　Unfortunately, it didn't work in the end because the little girl, who seemed to be named Xiao Cui, suddenly raised her head.

　Her gaze traveled across the carriage and landed on Dente. After blinking, she recognized Dente.

　Didn't this pretentious magical girl go back to her country? Why is she back in Fuuto again... Should she say hello?

　"Dente?"

　Xiao Cui's voice came from the station, and Dente looked at the platform, realizing that he was about to get off the train, and looked up in confusion.

　"Eh? Calling me?"

　As he said this, Dente pretended he wasn't Dente, then got up and opened the car door.

　I got off the bus.

　She kept the large bag in her hands protected, trying to prevent Xiao Cui from seeing the blood bags inside... She did a pretty good job of protecting them.

　"???" Xiao Cui was a little confused. She tilted her head and looked at Dente getting off the bus. She didn't think she had mistaken him for someone else.

　No matter how you look at it, it's Dente...

　Has he forgotten who he is? Or is his Italian accent not pronounced correctly?

　-

　"I'm back! And the blood I needed is here..."

　Dente pushed open the bar door, and as the doorbell rang, he saw a scene of utter chaos: "Holy crap!"

　What Dente saw was a ground covered in the stench of vampire blood, and a mess of strange, wounded people.