Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　"Hmm... Uncle and Auntie, they were lying after all."

　As Xiao Cui said this, her eyes were filled with sadness: "Actually, they never intended for me to go to school in Fengdu."

　Xiao Cui didn't talk about anything related to Cong Yu when she spoke. Instead, she lamented the "evil" of her adoptive parents.

　Cong Yu rested her chin on her hand and nodded gently.

　"Yes, that's right, they want to sell you."

　As Cong Yu echoed this, resting her chin on her hand, she suddenly understood something.

　Actually, Xiao Cui left her little fairy spell in this room... not because she sensed Cong Yu's presence.

　Instead, she wanted to see if her adoptive parents were lying.

　Cong Yu was thinking that Xiao Cui's eyes were filled with relief. She got up and made a cup of tea for both Cong Yu and herself.

　Then, looking at her tea with a touch of shyness, she said softly, "Thank you, big brother... Are you the Strange Hero?"

　Damn, I'm so happy.

　Cong Yu almost burst out laughing... "Weird Hero," I laughed just reading it. If he's weird, how can he be considered a hero? Does he even resemble a hero? A Weird Hero?

　This is... completely different!

　"I think I am."

　Cong Yu responded with a smile, realizing that Xiao Cui actually supported his actions quite a bit, one could even say...

　In fact, he carried out the action that Xiao Cui originally wanted to take.

　Realizing this, Cong Yu suddenly became interested and asked curiously, "I have a question... what would you do if I didn't help you?"

　Although Cong Yu's main purpose was not to help Xiao Cui, he did not hesitate to use a different excuse at this moment.

　Trying to gain favor, it's not shameful.

　"If brother... um..."

　Xiao Cui pursed her lips, and after a while, she decided to answer honestly without lying: "Kill."

　"..." Short and powerful! Very short and powerful indeed!

　This kid is a natural-born eccentric!

　"it is good!"

　Saying with satisfaction

　Cong Yu reached out her hand, and when Xiao Cui saw Cong Yu reach out, her body trembled slightly... but she didn't react much.

　Only when Cong Yu placed his hand on her head did she realize that Cong Yu actually just wanted to pat her head, so she lowered her head and nuzzled him in relief.

　Xiao Cui felt that the older brother's palms were very warm.

　Cong Yu: "..."

　"Don't tell me your adoptive parents still beat you?"

　Xiao Cui nodded silently to Cong Yu's words, then sat down in his direction to make it easier for him to pat her head.

　At the same time, her tears began to drip down, leaving obvious tear stains on the tatami mat on the floor.

　"嘤嘤嘤——"

　It seems the boss and his wife are becoming increasingly outrageous.

　Reflecting on this, Cong Yu pondered for a moment and began to defend herself for what she had said earlier: "Actually, it's not accurate to call me a weirdo... because I'm just an ordinary person who was transformed by a weirdo, and I haven't been a weirdo for very long."

　As she spoke, Cong Yu reflected on her previous actions and words, and suddenly realized that in the eyes of outsiders, her actions probably couldn't be definitively proven to be anything particularly evil.

　While the ability to manipulate others' "Hydra Mark" is indeed an extremely evil power... if Congyu wanted to create some doujinshi, it would be a piece of cake.

　However, the essence of this ability is not "manipulation," but rather "acquiring ownership."

　They've retained their memories and consciousness; they've simply become the master of Cong Yu. How can you call that manipulation? It doesn't make sense!

　“My name is Cong Yu. Actually, I have a magical girl companion who knows the magical girls in your Fengsha Village. We also just recently mastered magic…”

　"I just had a sudden inspiration and came up with a technique to 'reform' your parents. So I think compared to 'Weird Hero,' I should be considered..."

　Cong Yu paused for a moment, then, while stroking Xiao Cui's head, gave himself a new nickname: "Magic boy...you know what I mean?"

　Xiao Cui nodded slightly in response.

　Her clever little brain had already realized what Cong Yu meant... basically, she was told not to tell anyone about what happened today.

　She didn't care whether Cong Yu was a weirdo or not, nor did she care whether what Cong Yu said was true or false.

　The only thing that can be confirmed is that the overflowing gratitude and emotion in her heart is genuine.

　With this thought in mind, Xiao Cui, like a fledgling bird, snuggled into Cong Yu's arms for warmth.

　This was the first time she had ever felt such warmth since being adopted.

　"Brother Cong Yu... can you take me away?"

　"..." Cong Yu: "???"

　Chapter 103 I really am a good person

　"Congyu-chan! Confess the truth!!!"

　"Shut up, you idiot."

　"Why did a little magical girl suddenly appear and say she wants to follow you, Murasame-chan?! What happened?!"

　"Shut up, idiot!"

　"Congyu-chan, you're bad! You're fickle! I hate you!"

　"Shut up, you idiot."

　"..." Yaochuan Guang realized that no matter what she said, Congyu would only attack her "idiot" attribute, which made her feel a little frustrated.

　He was determined to retaliate against Congyu-chan in the same way...

　But she couldn't find any living creature to attack... Cong Yu was practically flawless in life.

　Aside from being a bit naughty and having a penchant for pranks, I feel like I can't find any other flaws...

　At least from Yaochuan Guang's own perspective, he couldn't find such a thing.

　Maybe this is what they mean by "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" (laughs)?

　Left with no other option, Yaochuan Guang could only glare at Cong Yu with a puffed-up expression, letting out a low growl: "Puff puff puff..."

　Where did this dog come from?

　Is this guy starting to accept his dog-like traits more and more? Is he even starting to feel smug about it?

　Cong Yu rolled her eyes as she drank her tea, stroking Xiao Cui's head with one hand and Yao Chuan Guang's head with the other, trying to soothe him.

　Yao Chuanguang: "..."

　It was visibly clear that Yaochuan Guang's expression softened.

　The meat quality has probably improved.

　This guy is so easy to understand...

　"Cough cough..."

　Cong Yu coughed twice, then began to explain the situation: "It's like this, this morning... the things we lost were actually stolen by the owner and his wife of this hot spring hotel."

　In response, Xiao Cui corrected her, "Actually, I stole it..."

　As for Xiao Cui's words, Cong Yu corrected Yao Chuan Guang again under his surprised expression: "It was her father who forced her, it was her mother who forced her... forced her."

　Then, Cong Yu revealed a confident expression and vaguely glossed over the matter: "I found Xiao Cui's adoptive parents, who are the boss and his wife, and successfully got them to turn over a new leaf! After they return the items, they will turn themselves in."

　This has become so vague that it completely omits any details about the "means" used.

　Even if Yaochuan was an idiot, she sensed something was wrong. She opened her mouth, ready to ask for more details: "So..."

　But before that, Cong Yu spoke first: "So! After that, Xiao Cui had no one to take care of her... because she was very grateful to me for bringing her parents to justice, and afterwards she..."

　She's going to study in Fuuto, so she wants to leave with us!

　The transition between "because" and "therefore" seems rather abrupt.

　But that's enough for Yaochuan Guang...

　"Ah, well—"

　As Yaochuan Guang said this, a hesitant expression appeared on her face: "It does seem true, it's not good for children if no one takes care of them."

　I think she's fallen for it.

　“Yaochuan Guang…Sister.”

　At just the right moment, Xiao Cui gently took Yao Chuan Guang's hand, her face full of pleading: "I don't like Feng Sha Village."

　"If I stay here, the other uncles and aunts, the other people in the village will definitely hate me... Nobody likes magical girls."

　"..." Yao Chuanguang's hesitant expression became even more obvious. During her few days in Fengsha Village, she had already learned about the attitude of the townspeople.

　After that, Xiao Cui pitifully snuggled into Yao Chuan Guang's arms and started babbling pitifully.

　From being adopted as a child to suffering bullying and contempt from her family.

　She became a magical girl after her brother turned her into a monster, and she talked about being ostracized by the people of Osa Village.

　She talked about being forced to steal and being beaten.

　Numerous rhetoric techniques were employed to maximize Yaochuan Guang's compassion, even causing her to cry out in empathy.

　I don't know what Yaochuan Guang has to empathize with.

　"..." However, Cong Yu, sitting to the side, had a complicated expression. Because he suddenly realized that Xiao Cui was not an innocent child either.

　Do you have some tea?

　As Cong Yu pondered this, Yao Chuan Guang held Xiao Cui in his arms, tears streaming down his face.

　"Waaaah, you're so pitiful. Your name is Xiao Cui, right? I'll take good care of you from now on."

　Unbeknownst to Yaochuan Guang, who was crying, Xiao Cui, whom she was holding, turned her head to look in Cong Yu's direction, sticking out her pink little tongue and revealing a sly expression.

　This is a fox spirit loli...

　"Then, I'll talk to my agent now."

　As Cong Yu said this, she dialed the number of the man in the black suit.

　"Beep...beep..."

　"Moshi moshi... Cong Yu, do you know what happened? I was walking outside just now when the police found me and returned my belongings. They said the hotel owner and his wife turned themselves in... What happened?"

　Upon hearing the voice in the black suit on the other end of the phone, Cong Yu paused, then casually replied, "I was involved... but there's a problem right now."

　Black suit: "What?"

　“The amount of money involved in the case by the boss and his wife is not small, and they may have to spend several years in jail... During this time, their daughter will be left without anyone to take care of her.”

　The man in the black suit asked, "No relatives or anything? Doesn't this family have any friends in Fengsha Village?"

　"This child named Rusui Kazuki is a magical girl... Have you noticed the villagers of Osa Village's attitude towards magical girls?"

　The man in the black suit said, "I see... I understand."

　The man in the black suit said, "So, her parents' imprisonment is related to you, is that right? Doesn't she hate you?"

　"I don't think so. She's not well-liked by her adoptive parents either, and she's being forced to steal by the two hotel owners... Xiao Cui wants to come back to Fengdu with us."

　Black suit: "..."

　The man in the black suit said, "I understand what you mean. I will try my best to communicate with the agency... well, if you feel guilty about it."

　The man in the black suit sounded somewhat wistful.

　"The lines between good and evil are always blurred in this world... Actually, you didn't do anything wrong, because everyone is satisfied with the outcome, isn't that right?"

　"No one was harmed because of your actions, and you even prevented more people from being harmed in the future... so relax, Cong Yu."

　After comforting Cong Yu like this, the man in the black suit hung up the phone.

　In his view, Cong Yu had done a good deed by getting Xiao Cui's parents to turn themselves in. But he hadn't anticipated that Xiao Cui would be left without anyone to care for her.