Volume 1 Chapter 4: How to Get Along with a Cold and Distant Magical Girl

Nothing happened during the night. Early the next morning, Bai Muxue splashed some water onto her face and lazily yawned. A few strands of hair stuck wetly to her cheeks, and several drops of water slid down from the corners of her eyes. A faint red color appeared on her pale face.

Pale, youthful, yet very charming.

She looked like a lovable little cat that made people want to protect her. She was clearly someone with great natural beauty.

“She’s the kind of child who easily makes people want to protect her...”

Bai Muxue looked at herself in the mirror and sighed softly.

In the past, if she had seen a child like this walking by, she would probably have wondered whose child it was and how the parents took care of her so badly that she looked so weak.

But now...

The girl laughed at herself and turned to look at the bright red numbers in the corner.

[Death Countdown: 24 Days 15 Hours]

Seven more days added. Not bad.

At least all her dangerous planning had not been wasted.

And now that little Shen Jingyi was already within her grasp, she could slowly continue her plans in the future...

Bai Muxue pulled out a tissue and calmly wiped away the water at the corner of her eye.

Compared to the helpless confusion she felt at first, she had now mostly gotten used to her new body.

Besides, although this body was a bit weak, looking on the bright side, at least she no longer had shoulder pain, high blood pressure, or back strain. She could sleep until she woke naturally every day and did not need to deal with disgusting bosses or endless overtime work anymore.

What more could she ask for?

While quietly complaining in her heart, Bai Muxue changed clothes with the help of the maid, then leaned back on the sofa and casually turned on the television.

On the screen, a female reporter held a microphone and spoke seriously toward a badly damaged tall building.

“Just now, the Bat Monster that suddenly appeared in the city center has once again been defeated by the magical girl who arrived on the scene!”

The screen changed.

In the shaking camera footage, the strange winged creature clashed with Shen Jingyi, who had become a streak of purple lightning.

The two moved at incredible speed, jumping and rushing between tall buildings. Sometimes they dropped straight toward the ground, sometimes they flew upward again. On screen, only two blurry shadows could be seen.

The repeated explosions shattered windows, sending glass falling down. One unlucky building was even smashed open with a huge hole, causing people nearby to scream in fear.

But in the end, the Bat Monster slowly fell behind.

A light arrow fired by Shen Jingyi pierced through its body, and it cried out as it fell from the sky.

“In recent years, monsters and strange creatures have continued appearing around the world. However, most of those appearing in Wangdu have already been defeated by these mysterious magical girls.”

“The true identities of these magical girls are still unknown. The Special Investigation Department and many research groups are still investigating...”

Listening to the host speak nonstop, Bai Muxue blinked, surprise appearing on her pretty face.

“Wow, Teacher Shen is already working overtime so early in the morning. She really works hard.”

Yesterday, Shen Jingyi had been greatly troubled by her. She probably did not sleep well after going home.

Yet early this morning, she still had to wake up and risk her life fighting monsters...

And if Bai Muxue remembered correctly, Shen Jingyi also had a part-time job later today.

Leaning on the sofa, Bai Muxue suddenly felt a little emotional.

Of course, Shen Jingyi was not the only one working hard. Wasn’t she also struggling?

If Shen Jingyi did not fight those monsters, the world would be finished.

And if Bai Muxue did not find ways to absorb the negative emotions of magical girls, then she herself would be finished.

Looking at it this way...

The two of them were not so different.

Thinking this, a faint smile appeared on the girl’s lips. She gently swung the tip of her small foot, looking completely relaxed and comfortable.

That’s how it was. A magical girl only needed to think about how to defeat monsters, strange enemies, and save the world.

But Bai Muxue had many more things to think about...

For example, what to eat for breakfast today.

Gathering her wandering thoughts, Bai Muxue pressed her lips together, then turned to the maid standing respectfully nearby.

“Today’s schedule stays the same. Later, I will attend...” She paused, then continued, “...the funeral of that Disaster Management Bureau evaluator.”

The Disaster Management Bureau was a department created to deal with the growing number of monster-related disasters. Its main work was investigating, analyzing, and preventing unusual disasters. It was also responsible for risk assessment and disaster warnings.

The former Bai Muxue had once worked there as a field evaluator. Her main duties were inspecting disaster sites, checking for hidden dangers, and writing reports so rebuilding work could begin later.

When Bai Muxue said those words, she felt a small pain in her heart.

It had not even been a full week.

Yet it already felt as distant as something from another century.

“Miss...”

Hearing this, the maid showed hesitation. After thinking for a moment, she spoke carefully.

“If you truly care about this matter, you could simply send someone to express sympathy. There is no need for you to go in person...”

Although their company had some business dealings with the Disaster Management Bureau, with Miss Bai’s status, attending the funeral of a small employee was very strange.

It also did not match her social position.

More importantly, why was Miss Bai so concerned about an ordinary worker’s funeral?

While the maid was still thinking of how to persuade her, she saw the lazy and casual look on Bai Muxue’s face slowly disappear, replaced by deep coldness.

“I said I will attend today. Is there a problem?”

The girl’s calm voice carried a tone that did not allow refusal.

The maid was shocked. She suddenly remembered that Miss Bai had never been an easy person to deal with.

She quickly lowered her head.

“No, no problem. Miss may decide as she wishes.”

After speaking, she did not dare say anything more and hurried away.

Only after watching the maid leave did Bai Muxue raise her head and stare quietly at the luxurious chandelier above.

Of course she knew that, with her current identity as a rich young lady, going to the funeral of a small employee was strange and did not fit the role she now played.

She also knew that the people and events of the past no longer truly belonged to her now.

What she should focus on most was finding ways to draw more negative emotions from Shen Jingyi.

But...

“But... some things cannot be forgotten...”

In her mind appeared the image of a lively, troublesome, lovely girl.

A bitter smile slowly formed on Bai Muxue’s lips.

She laughed at herself, shook her head, and threw away those messy thoughts.

Then she took out her phone and called Shen Jingyi.

But after waiting for a long, long time, all she heard was the cold automatic message:

“The number you dialed is currently unavailable...”

Huh?

Bai Muxue had already prepared what she wanted to say, so she raised an eyebrow in surprise and muttered softly.