My brother couldn't be a corrupted magical girl.

Chapter 330 Platycodon’s choice

Chapter 330 Platycodon’s choice

At the Security Bureau, the former director sat at the head of the conference table, surrounded by people. To his right was the captain of the Ye Qiu City Adjudication Team, and to his left were the heads of various departments of the Security Bureau.

At this moment, Peng Liang is switching between PowerPoint slides and video feeds, explaining several recent accidents.

"Initially, these inexplicable deaths were discovered in Ninomiya City. At the time, they didn't pay much attention because the deceased didn't seem like good people; most were thugs or hooligans. However, as the number of deaths increased, the Ninomiya City Safety Bureau began to take it seriously, but after searching for a long time, they couldn't find a specific reason."

"And now, this strange trend of deaths seems to have spread to our Yeqiu City. The people in these photos all died in accidents. One was smoking on the rooftop and didn't notice a banana peel nearby, falling off. Another died while fishing, his line getting caught on a high-voltage power line."

"Those who died weren't good people, but they were still human beings. If they were guilty, they should be punished according to the laws of the country, not subjected to vigilante justice... This familiar manner of death reminds me of one of the Abyss Demon Generals who appeared during the Black Tide Crisis, the demon Kurt."

"It is very likely that another Abyss Demon General has appeared in Yeqiu City. Although we do not know what their plans are, I hope that all the captains of the Judgment Team will pay close attention to any special situations in their jurisdictions after they return."

"This calamity event, known as the Death Scythe, is tentatively classified as a Class B calamity event..."

While Peng Liang was explaining the special calamity event, the Osmanthus Mage and the Dandelion Mage's gazes were fixed on the Violet Mage.

Shouldn't this position belong to Kikyo the Magician?

Why is it Violet Magician here? Where is Kikyo Magician?

Could it be that the Violet Mage has usurped the throne?

Violet, who was standing to the side, seemed to notice their gazes and nodded with a smile.

As the meeting ended and attendees orderly left, Peng Liang went to the water dispenser, poured a cup of hot water, and placed it in front of the former director. "Former director, have some water."

The old director took a small sip. "Liang, how's your investigation into the Abyss Twins going?"

"This is not good. Since the last time they appeared in Yeqiu City, they have basically not appeared there again. The only time they appeared recently was in Ninomiya City."

Speaking of this, Peng Liang felt a little frustrated. He had been searching for the other party's whereabouts for some time, but with little success.

During this time, they were very quiet, so quiet that they didn't even seem like abyssal monsters.

But the more this happened, the stronger the sense of oppression he felt. As the saying goes, a barking dog doesn't bite. Although this saying is common, it makes a lot of sense.

The old director shook his head slightly and smiled, "If you really can't find it, then forget it. Compared to the quiet Abyss Twins, you should pay more attention to the Abyss Demon General Kurt recently. He seems to have made a lot of moves. The original casualties were only a few dozen, but now they are almost over a hundred."

Meeting the old director's sharp gaze, Peng Liang nodded.

"I understand, old director."

"Has the cause of death of retired magical girl Anka been found?"

"It seems like a crime of passion. Shortly after Chigen Yama died, the magical girl Anka died. Not only that, everyone associated with Ye Qing has died in the past few days, including the suspect Ye Qing. In contrast, the traitor organization has been very active recently, as if they are preparing to carry out some kind of activity. I have already dispatched special agents to track and observe them."

"Yes, those weirdos in the Renegade organization all have special abilities. Make sure the relevant special agents are careful. If they encounter any problems, remember to contact the nearest Judgment Team for support."

"OK."

The old director picked up his cup, took a sip of water, and looked at Peng Liang again. "Liang, have you noticed that there's been a sudden increase in news and videos about the Violet Wizard lately?"

"I noticed that too; even the information shown in anime videos seems to be real."

Peng Liang nodded. Recently, the trending topics on his phone were all about the Violet Wizard, and there were many more related videos. Even as the captain of the special operations team, he was unaware of these calamities.

What are your thoughts on this matter?

Peng Liang pondered for a moment, then slowly said:

"While these things are true, they're in the past. The Violet Mage's actual strength has declined significantly. I suspect this is either a case of overhyping her to kill her, or some live-streaming idol platform has signed the Violet Mage and is planning to promote her."

"Do you think it's the former or the latter?" the old director asked with a gentle smile.

"I think both are possible, but the latter is more likely, because it seems that several large companies are behind this public opinion campaign."

"You should also keep an eye on this matter. If what you're saying is true, then the Violet Mage is probably preparing to retire. The Security Bureau needs to ensure the stable lives of every retired magical girl!"

"clear!"

Just as Peng Liang nodded, a piercing alarm suddenly went off nearby.

[Warning! Warning! Suspected miasma leaks have occurred in multiple areas of Yeqiu City. Relevant personnel are requested to evacuate residents immediately!]

[Warning! Warning! Suspected miasma leaks have occurred in multiple areas of Yeqiu City. Relevant personnel are requested to evacuate residents immediately!]

[Warning! Warning! Suspected miasma leaks have occurred in multiple areas of Yeqiu City. Relevant personnel are requested to evacuate residents immediately!]

The sudden alarm instantly made the old director and Peng Liang raise their heads. On the large, high-definition screen in front of them, multiple red dots suddenly appeared in all but one of the thirteen districts of Yeqiu City, and these red dots were rapidly spreading outwards at a very fast speed.

According to footage transmitted from surveillance cameras on various streets in Yeqiu City, a blurry, grayish-green smoke slowly rose and spread almost instantly, covering the heart of the city.

On the street, the hurried steps of pedestrians came to an abrupt halt, followed by a chaotic shouting and screaming.

The citizens covered their mouths and noses, trying to block the invisible invasion, but they soon found it was all in vain. The miasma in the air seemed to come alive, eroding everyone's lungs and bringing a feeling of suffocation.

In the footage, the old director and Peng Liang could even clearly see the terrifying changes in ordinary people after they came into contact with the miasma pollution. The skin of these ordinary citizens first began to show an unusual color, and their eyes lost their original luster, replaced by an eerie red light or other strange colors.

They were all screaming in agony. Some struggled to escape, but their steps faltered, and they eventually collapsed by the roadside, never to rise again.

Others, however, began to display extraordinary strength, but at the same time lost their rationality, became extremely aggressive, and started launching terrorist attacks against ordinary citizens in the vicinity.

As the gray fog spread, the city's landscape underwent a dramatic transformation.

The building's surface was covered with a thin layer of grayish-green particles, like harmless gray dust.

In the park, the trees and flowers seemed to have withered overnight, turning dry and gray, devoid of any life.

Even the air seemed to be filled with a rotten smell, which was nauseating.

Seeing the dramatic changes in Yeqiu City, Peng Liang quickly took out his phone, preparing to contact special forces in the relevant areas to evacuate the citizens. However, the red exclamation mark on the screen in front of them still hadn't disappeared and was flashing glaringly.

Unlike the small red dot before, this time a large red dot appeared directly on the map, located on Ruyue Street in Moon Bay, Changwu District, Yeqiu City.

[Alert! Alert! A suspected Abyss Demon General has appeared in Ruyue Street, Moon Mountain, Tianxin District, Yeqiu City!]

[Alert! Alert! A suspected Abyss Demon General has appeared in Ruyue Street, Moon Mountain, Tianxin District, Yeqiu City!]

[Alert! Alert! A suspected Abyss Demon General has appeared in Ruyue Street, Moon Mountain, Tianxin District, Yeqiu City!]

According to footage from the on-site cameras, a humanoid monster resembling a demon was flying in the sky. A faint red light could be seen flickering in its eyes, and it looked at the humans below with contempt and disgust.

In the scene, after the Abyss Demon General appeared, he did not rush to harm humans. Instead, he hovered in the sky, seemingly searching for something. When his gaze found something, he rushed over in a flash.

It was on top of a high-rise building in a residential complex.

Through the zoom-in of the Sky Eye, the old director and his team could see a strange man standing on a small balcony more than ten stories high. His gaze was fixed on a young man inside the room. No matter what, the young man's fate was not going to be good.

However, with the appearance of the Abyss Demon General, he instantly killed the monster with one move. Afterwards, the Abyss Demon General seemed to say something to the young man, and the young man immediately knelt down.

The next second, a black magic circle appeared beneath them, and in an instant, the young man transformed into an abyssal creature right in front of the old director and the others.

"Another Abyss Demon General?"

The old director's face was extremely grave. Long ago, when the Kikyo Magician came to Yeqiu City, he had some suspicions that there might be some high-level abyssal beasts in Yeqiu City, either abyssal demon generals or abyssal demon princesses.

However, several months have passed, and although some calamities have occurred in Yeqiu City, they are all minor incidents, and the Kikyo Magician has basically not taken any action.

But now, the Abyss Demon Generals are appearing again and again.

It was hard not to suspect that the Abyss was planning something big in Yeqiu City, and that the Abyss Demon in front of him was likely a cover for their scheme.

Thinking of this, the old director silently dialed the number of Kikyo the Magician. In this situation, he could only ask her for help to stop it.

Outside the conference room, the Osmanthus Mage blocked the Violet Mage's way out through the glass door. She took the Violet Mage's soft, cool hand and said excitedly, "Sister Violet, what brings you here? Given your personality, don't you usually avoid these kinds of lousy meetings?"

"Kikyo the Magician has something to attend to, so I'll fill in for her."

The Violet Mage smiled helplessly, her hand seemingly trying to break free from the other's grasp.

"I don't believe you. You must have come here just to see me." The Osmanthus Mage shook her head, chuckled, and tightened her grip on the Violet Mage's hand.

The Violet Mage looked at the magical girl before her, sighed softly, and was about to say something when their phones rang. It was an alarm from the CCSA:

[Calamity Event: Miasma Bomb Deployed]

[Calamity Event Level: B]

[Mission Objective: Rescue citizens in the contaminated area, locate and destroy the miasma bomb.]

[Important Note: Some residents may already be contaminated. Please be aware of your safety during the evacuation.]

Shortly after this CCSA quest popped up, another CCSA quest immediately appeared: [Calamity Event: The Abyss Demon is Coming].

[Calamity Event: A]

[Mission Requirements: Stop the Abyss Demon General from slaughtering humans and protect Yeqiu City.]

[Important Note: Decide based on your own abilities; prioritize saving lives and avoid direct confrontation.]

"Yay!"

Upon seeing so many calamities suddenly erupt, the Osmanthus Mage showed no fear, but rather a look of joy. However, she quickly remembered that she was still in the Security Bureau, and immediately suppressed her joyful expression. She looked at the Violet Mage with excitement:

"Sister Violet, didn't your Kikyo Judgment Team need more points before?"

"Now the calamity event mission is here! At that point, we might not only stabilize our A-rank judgment team, but we might even be able to break into S-rank!"

In the mind of the Osmanthus Mage, these calamities were not a big deal. Not to mention one Abyss Demon General, even two would have been killed by the enemy before.

"Uh-huh."

Looking into the sparkling eyes of the Osmanthus Mage, the Violet Mage nodded slightly, and then, taking this opportunity, finally freed her hand from the other's grasp, and smiled.

"Since you've put it that way, I'm preparing to send the Kikyo Judgment Squad on a mission. Oh, and Osmanthus Magician, remember to be careful too."

"Alright, Violet, you're still as long-winded as ever!"

Watching the Violet Mage's departing figure, the Osmanthus Mage scratched her head, wondering why the Violet Mage's hands felt a little cold today.

At the home of Hoshino Seri in Shibuji.

The first rays of sunlight peeked through the gap in the curtains and fell on the soft, pale white bed.

Hoshino Seri slowly opened her eyelids, revealing a pair of clear and bright eyes, her slightly hazy gaze still carrying a hint of lingering sleepiness.

I slept so well. My bed at home is definitely the most comfortable. I haven't slept this well in a long time.

She glanced at the time; Zhe, it was already past eleven.

Okay, I feel so down. It's all Teacher Xiaobai's fault. Every time he's around, I subconsciously relax and slack off.

Hoshino Seri silently tried to find reasons for herself, sat up, and gently stepped barefoot onto the warm floorboards, washing away the sleepiness from her face with water.

She gently touched her cheeks, which were plump and glossy. The smile on her lips became more and more obvious. Sure enough, as long as she was with Teacher Xiaobai, her mind would be much better!

Upon entering the living room, she found breakfast prepared by Teacher Xiaobai already laid out on the table. Looking around, she suddenly noticed something very important: Yan Cong.

Where is Teacher Xiaobai?

Hoshino Seri's joyful expression suddenly froze, and at that moment, her unease began to slowly increase.

Just as she took out her phone to contact the other party, her phone vibrated first. The CCSA was calling the police. Before she could finish reading the CCSA's briefing, a call came in.

"Alright, Miss Kikyo, I am the Director of the Security Bureau. I believe you have seen the mission from CCSA. If possible, I hope you will not rush to take action this time."

"From what?"

"I suspect this Abyss Demon General is just a lure; the real mastermind hasn't really appeared yet. I hope we can pay more attention to it."

"Okay, I understand."

Hoshino Seri sighed softly.

She had just returned from a business trip and hadn't even had a chance to relax with Teacher Xiaobai for a few days before all sorts of misfortunes came knocking on her door.

"Ugh, so frustrating," Hoshino Sori rubbed her face, a rare hint of murderous intent flashing in her gentle gaze.

As expected, all creatures of the abyss deserve to die!

Not long after the phone call ended, Hoshino Seri was preparing to eat breakfast when a small paper doll suddenly appeared on her arm.

Her gaze immediately turned serious.

The old director was right. Her paper dolls only had one priority in tracking the only person, and that was the Demoness Illusion Butterfly.

The appearance of the paper doll signifies the appearance of the Demoness Illusionary Butterfly.

As the tiny paper figure attached itself to her palm, a mark instantly appeared in her mind, and that mark was the location of the Demoness Illusionary Butterfly.

"bite"

Her phone suddenly vibrated. It was a message from the CCSA group chat: Bai Youqing: "Senior Kikyo, Sister Violet has already taken me to Ruyue Street, Moon Mountain, Tianxin District, Yeqiu City. When are you coming?"

Xia Qing: "An Abyss Demon General! This is the first time I've ever encountered one."

Now she has two choices: one is to first find the members of the Kikyo Judgment Squad, slay the Abyss Demon General, and then go find the Demon Princess Illusion Butterfly.

However, just as the old director said, this Abyss Demon General might be something the other side deliberately released to distract her, which could have very bad consequences.

Secondly, she went directly to Demoness Illusion Butterfly and handed the Abyss Demon General over to Violet Mage and Kikyo's Judgment Team to deal with.

However, she worried that the Violet Mage might not be able to defeat the opponent. She had seen the Violet Mage struggle against the Abyss Twins last time. Furthermore, she worried that if the Violet Mage and the Kikyo Judgment Team couldn't quickly defeat the Abyss Demon General and instead hindered him, it could cause significant damage to the Heavenly Heart District. The Heavenly Heart District was the territory of the Kikyo Judgment Team; if the damage was substantial, the Kikyo Judgment Team's points would decrease drastically, potentially affecting their ranking.

It took a lot of effort for the Violet Magician's Kikyo Judgment Team to achieve a good ranking this time.

From an intelligence standpoint, she would definitely prefer the first option, but rationally speaking, which is more destructive, an Abyss Demoness or an Abyss Demon General?

Soon, Hoshino Suri made a decision in her heart, a decision she would regret for the rest of her life.

The door clicked shut, then clicked open again. Hoshino Seri ran to the table and stuffed her small round lips into her mouth, looking like a cute little squirrel with puffed-out cheeks.

No matter how urgent the task was, she couldn't let Teacher Xiaobai down.

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