Volume 1 Chapter 87: Tonight Will Be Even Rougher

Kaguya’s expression was sincere, and her tone sounded honest. Her different-colored eyes blinked gently, as if killing the two of them was as normal to her as cleaning a room.

“W-Whoa, what is wrong with this girl? Is it impossible to talk with her!?”

So scary… how could there be someone this terrifying…

Heidi instinctively stepped back twice. For some reason, even though the girl in front of her still had that elegant and beautiful smile, a cold feeling slowly spread through her heart.

She had seen many crazy people in the Empire before, people who were impossible to understand. But this was the first time she had met someone who could seriously say “please go die” in such a calm and proper tone.

Based on what this girl had just said… she came all the way here because Heidi accidentally affected her a few days ago when she brought the synthetic beast into the city?

Just for that reason, she killed the human named Liu. And now, because she was worried about “future trouble,” she also wanted to kill Heidi and the professor?

She was completely different from the magical girls Heidi knew, the kind who always liked helping people and standing up for justice… This girl killed people without hesitation, and the reason she came here did not seem noble or righteous at all…

She simply thought revenge later on would be troublesome.

Just for a reason like that??

And the way she spoke did not sound like she was talking about a hated enemy. There was no anger or hatred in her voice. Instead, it sounded more like… she was complaining about something annoying.

It was like a person standing high above, narrowing their eyes at the ants below their feet and complaining that those ants were blocking the way.

She did not even see Heidi as someone worth taking seriously…

For some reason, that thought suddenly appeared in Heidi’s mind.

Usually, only the insane people in the Empire gave her this kind of feeling. They were powerful, but their minds were twisted. They had already lost normal reason and could no longer communicate properly.

But this girl was different. She looked very calm and rational, yet beneath that calmness, Heidi could feel the madness hidden deep inside her eyes.

Was she really a magical girl? Could a magical girl like this truly exist?

But… I’m also part of the Empire. I won’t… I won’t be scared by someone just pretending to act tough!

Heidi secretly bit her lip. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly felt dizzy. Her pale, bloodless hand shook even harder. The bright red color in her eyes flickered on and off, and the expression on her pretty face changed again and again, sometimes firm, sometimes fearful.

“Sasha, wait a second. Something is wrong with this girl…!”

“Hehe…”

But Heidi’s weak voice disappeared together with her fading consciousness. A soft laugh escaped from the girl’s throat, and then her body began trembling in an unnatural way.

“Miss Kaguya, I don’t think things need to go this far between us.”

Dian still stood in place, seemingly unaffected by the girl’s words. Her arms hung naturally at her sides, while her face hidden behind the mask remained buried in shadow. Her hoarse voice carried no emotion at all.

“Oh? Really?”

Kaguya smiled as she happily skipped closer to the two of them, showing no sign of caution.

“Liu Li was only an unimportant pawn. She is not worth taking revenge for. Perhaps we should find a more suitable place and have a proper talk.”

Dian’s voice was muffled behind the mask. The rough and heavy tone made anyone who heard it feel uncomfortable.

“I can tell that although Miss Kaguya is also a magical girl, she is completely different from the others… isn’t she?”

“Different… haha, yes, very different indeed…”

The corners of Kaguya’s lips slowly lifted, showing a warm smile like winter sunlight. But in the tense atmosphere at this moment, that smile felt more like the cold northern wind of winter, making people uneasy.

“Well, even if Professor says that… why should I trust you? What if you just want me to lower my guard so you can secretly attack me? Hmm, I guess killing all of you is still the better choice!”

The girl nodded as if talking to herself.

“After all, I don’t want your Empire to keep targeting me later. First the weak ones come, then the stronger ones, then even older and stronger ones… when would that ever end? There are already enough people thinking about me all the time, so…”

Kaguya stopped walking and sweetly pressed her hands together.

“So please just go and die, okay? Ehehe.”

But right after Kaguya finished speaking, she suddenly felt the surroundings become completely silent. In her transformed state, her hearing was extremely sharp, yet now she could not hear a single sound. The entire hall was covered by a strange silence.

“Oh my?”

Seeing this, the smile on Kaguya’s face faded slightly.

The blonde girl, who had been lowering her eyes the whole time, suddenly raised her head. A crimson long blade appeared out of nowhere in her hand and slashed directly toward Kaguya.

The sound of shattering echoed through the air, and the noise that had disappeared returned once again. Facing the fierce attack, Kaguya showed no intention of dodging. She only tilted her head slightly and directly took the hit.

The moment the sharp blade touched Kaguya’s small body, she shattered like glass, breaking into countless fragments that scattered everywhere.

At this moment, all fear had disappeared from “Heidi’s” face. In its place was a crazy smile that made people shiver. Her blood-red eyes shone with a frightening light.

“My, just as I thought, you’re interesting. If Heidi hadn’t kept stopping me, I would have wanted to taste you that very day!”

She raised her long blade, a cold smile hanging on her lips as her narrow eyes looked around. Meanwhile, the girl’s golden hair gradually turned black, naturally falling along the curves of her soft body.

“Ah, I must refuse that. Besides, I’m not the kind of food people can casually taste.”

Speaking in a light and cheerful tone, Kaguya walked out from the shadows completely unharmed. A faint smile rested on her lips, while her beautiful mouth looked strangely charming. Her deep eyes quietly watched the girl before her.

“By the way, you’re not the Heidi from before, are you?”

Hearing this, the girl immediately showed a look of disdain.

“Don’t compare me to that weakling! I am the perfect lifeform, the strongest warrior of the Arsis Empire, Sasha Theresa!”

“Oh, the strongest? Amazing!”

Kaguya clapped her hands lightly, her eyes filled with admiration.

“...Sasha, be careful.”

Dian seemed to have expected Sasha’s appearance already. She did not say much and only stepped back a few paces.

“Tch, and now you tell me to be careful?”

The girl named Sasha curled her lips.

“I seriously don’t understand what you’re scared of. This girl may have some skill, but it’s not like I can’t handle her.”

She turned back and pointed her blade once again at Kaguya, who still wore that elegant smile.

“Well, you look small and delicate, but surprisingly you’re very good at bluffing. You really scared Heidi and Dian. But I wonder…”