Soon, the last shard of rock slid back into place.
Whoosh.
Three streaks of light fell from the sky.
The five of them regrouped on the street and then broke their transformations.
When the light faded and Su Fang could clearly see the true faces of the three “legendary seniors,” her eyes, which had been full of admiration, went wide in an instant.
“Eh!!”
Standing there were three mature women who did not look like magical girls at all.
The one who had just been brandishing a vine staff, Forest Pixie in her transformed form, was actually a young married woman in a simple floral long dress, her long braided pigtails framing a pair of gentle, upturned eyes and an attractive face. She radiated a kind, motherly homemaker vibe from head to toe.
“Oh my, how cute, just like my little one at home.”
She reached out and stroked Su Fang’s head.The one who had been wielding a massive hammer, the imposing Blast Maul, was now scratching her messy orange short hair with no sense of decorum, letting out a huge yawn.
Even though it was nearly noon, she looked like she had just crawled out of bed. Her loose tank top left her chest unsupported—no bra—and the outline of her breasts shifted subtly with her movements.
—Hey, you’re exposing yourself!
After reverting, she was actually quite tall, nearly 1.8 meters, dressed in a casual tank top and shorts, giving no hint of the small, violent loli persona she’d had moments ago.
She noticed the strange looks Lin Guang and Su Fang were giving her and bristled a bit. “What! I developed late, so what? Just because I was small when I awakened doesn’t mean I can’t grow tall later!”
“……”
The last one, who had looked like a cold ninja, was the most normal after transforming back.
She appeared to be in her twenties, with long silvery-white hair similar to Airwen’s, dressed in a black suit and a short skirt. Her figure was excellent, her chest nearly rivaling Amber’s. She had the standard white-collar look, save for heavy dark circles under her eyes and an exhausted air, as if she might collapse on the sidewalk from overwork.
Not like a magical girl, more like a transformed corporate drone.
“……”
Su Fang gaped, unable to speak for a long time.
This was the Association’s ace?
This was the idol she had admired?
She blinked, her green eyes flicking from one to the other before instinctively settling on Airwen.
But Airwen didn’t answer; she only nodded lightly to the three.
“Long time no see.”
“Oh my, it’s little Airwen, really long time no see. I’ve had this feeling you’ve been operating a lot in the Outer Realm lately.”
Forest Pixie greeted with a smile, her tone warm as if soothing a child.
“Ha… long time no see…”
Blast Maul waved weakly, her eyelids drooping.
“Morning.”
Shadow Blade said one terse word.
“Since it’s such a coincidence to run into each other, it’s been a while since we all gathered.”
Forest Pixie clapped her hands together and enthusiastically proposed, “Why not drop by the Association then and have a visit? It’s a perfect chance to meet the cute new recruit.”
“Ah? Spare me…”
Blast Maul resisted, scratching her butt, “The monsters are done, I still need to go catch up on sleep. I pulled an all-nighter gaming last night, I’m dead tired.”
“I have to get back to the company…”
Shadow Blade glanced at her watch with hollow eyes. “I had an appointment with my therapist today, but it’s too late to get there now. If I don’t get back to the office, I’ll be marked late.”
“………”
Blast Maul rolled her eyes. “Just get Airwen to approve your leave.”
“Isn’t your psychological problem just caused by work? Fine, stop going to that crap job—Association can support you…”
Shadow Blade’s gaze remained deadpan. “If I laze at home my parents will nag me about why I’m not married…”
“Then move into my place! Money is not an issue!”
“Don’t be ridiculous, I’d just become your maid then.”
“Don’t be a downer~” Forest Pixie looped an arm through each of the squabbling pair, forcibly linking them together, “We’re already here, so at least sit down, have some tea, and chat!”
“Let go… my bed is calling me…”
“My perfect attendance…”
Ignoring their wails and protests, Forest Pixie demonstrated surprising arm strength, dragging them toward the Association’s building.
“Um… can we tag along too?”
Su Fang watched the scene, still in disbelief, but quickly grabbed Lin Guang’s hand and hurried after them.
Before long, and before the citizens returned to the shopping district proper, this oddly styled group had already beaten everyone back to the building bearing the “Happiness Peace Committee” sign.
The moment they pushed open the door, Amber at the reception rushed forward, her delicate face written with excitement and joy.
“Welcome back!”
……………
A short while later.
They had moved into the reception room and gathered around the round table.
Tea and snacks were already laid out. The freshly brewed black tea hadn’t had time to cool and was still steaming.
Amber quickly served freshly poured black tea to the three newcomers, then approached Blast Maul—still in her tank top with no bra—smiling as she produced two skin-toned adhesive patches and handed them over.
“Here.”
“Thanks, Amber-chan, you always help out.”
Blast Maul scratched her head with complete lack of dignity, took the two nipple covers, tore open the packaging, and then, in full view of everyone, casually slid her hand into the deep neckline.
After some rustling and adjusting, the awkward protrusion finally smoothed out into a rounded, modest curve.
Su Fang: “……”
“There’s nothing strange about it, magical girls grow up too.”
Phoenix rolled an eye at her and looked toward Forest Pixie.
“You didn’t really think becoming a magical girl means you’ll never grow up, did you? That one’s been active for a full twenty years. Do the math—she’s definitely in her thirties by now.”
At that remark, Phoenix’s hand was suddenly grabbed by a slender palm.
Forest Pixie, who looked only in her twenties, smiled but her eyes carried a hint of danger. “How dare you blurt out a magical girl’s age?”
“Gugugagga!”
Su Fang and Lin Guang: “………”
After pinching for a full thirty seconds and seeing Phoenix’s pleading look, she finally released his hand, smiling at Su Fang. “Oh my, auntie here actually hasn’t been fighting as often lately.”
“After all, the newcomers are really strong. Feels like we’ll be able to retire soon.”
Blast Maul reached out and patted Su Fang and Lin Guang on the shoulders. “You two were a real help today.”
“Yes indeed!”
Amber sat down too, hands clasped in front of her chest, eyes sparkling. “Casualty count is finished. Apart from a few people who got hurt during the retreat, there were no fatalities!”
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