Chapter Twenty-Six: The Younger Sister’s Resentment

In reality, the Silver-Haired Witch had vanished. The four underlings she left behind remained sprawled on the ground, their fates uncertain. It seemed the adversary had indeed been severely wounded, as she had not even taken her subordinates with her.

Turning back, Bai Youqing looked at the crowd still unconscious on the ground.

"They always say the waves of the Yangtze River drive those ahead, each generation surpassing the last. Why does it feel to me like we’re just swapping one burlap sack for another, each generation worse than the one before?"

Bai Youqing clutched her head, feeling dizzy. What made it even harder to find peace was the cool, murmuring female voice constantly chattering beside her.

In her haze, she suddenly recalled her dangerous situation. Her once clouded eyes snapped open, and she finally saw who was standing next to her.

Specks of pale violet magic drifted in the air. The girl wore an exquisite, pale violet magical dress fashioned from blooming purple flowers. Her long, pale violet hair draped over her shoulders, framing a delicate and cute, yet slightly indifferent face. Thin, water-like white stockings covered her slender, shapely legs, making her look like a petite, exquisite doll.

She was short—shorter than even Bai Youqing herself.

And flat-chested—was her chest actually smaller than her own?

...

As she sized her up, Bai Youqing curiously asked, "Excuse me, little sister... cough, I mean, Senior Magical Girl, who might you be?"

She slapped her forehead abruptly. Her words felt thoughtless. The disaster beast was gone, the witch had fled—they must have been driven away by this senior magical girl. How could she possibly call her a little sister?

"My flower codename is 'Violet.' You may call me Magical Envoy Violet, or Sister Roland."

"Eh... Sister Roland, aren't we all called Magical Girls? What is a 'Magical Envoy'? Is it a special title?"

"A Magical Girl is a newcomer like you. A Magical Envoy refers to a Magical Girl who has already summoned a Magical Armament. You don't need to understand these things just yet. You still haven't told me your flower codename."

Magical Girls’ names were mostly linked to plants, which helped conceal their true identities while sounding pleasant.

"Oh, right! My codename is 'Green Ivy.' Sister Roland, was it you who saved me last time as well?"

Bai Youqing nodded, thinking back to the mysterious magical girl who had intervened at the Wetlands Park. She still harbored some doubts, however; she had never heard Sister Yuyi mention a senior magical girl named Violet in Yeqiu City.

"Yes." Violet nodded, seemingly noticing the skepticism in the girl's eyes. "It is normal that you haven't heard of me. I only recently returned, but you will be hearing about me soon enough."

"Oh, I see."

"Very well, I won't say much more. I have been watching your battles lately. You are brave and a very promising newcomer."

Hearing the senior’s praise, Bai Youqing’s face instantly brightened. What could be more joyful than being praised by a senior? Yet, as she smiled, she grew anxious. Usually, when good words were spoken first, a lecture would inevitably follow—a lesson she had learned from long experience in "friendly exchanges" with her brother, which also applied to teachers, relatives, and elders alike.

Sure enough, the girl changed the subject.

"Don't you know that the most important rule for a Magical Girl is to never challenge a disaster beast that exceeds your own level?"

"Reality is not a novel. Not everyone has the protagonist's halo. Death is final; there are no second chances. I cannot always be there to save you, so I hope you will remember that lesson from last time forever!"

Senior Violet’s tone was stern, much like a diligent homeroom teacher standing at a podium. However, when Bai Youqing looked at the senior's petite stature, the sense of awe she had felt evaporated entirely. It wasn't that she didn't respect her senior, but the girl's tiny frame lacked any real persuasiveness.

If she didn't use magic, she felt she could take on ten of her with one hand.

*No, no, stop thinking like that. That’s so rude.*

*She is your senior. She is your senior!!*

Bai Youqing reminded herself inwardly, pressing her lips together and putting on a serious expression to show she was truly repentant.

Satisfied with the younger girl's attitude, Violet moved on to discuss how to handle the situation.

"You were able to sense that something was wrong with this area earlier, and unlike those two junior magical girls, you didn't rush in blindly. That was very calm. That was excellent. But in the end, you lost your temper and charged in anyway. You must understand: since the enemy set such a trap and appeared so openly, they were clearly fully prepared. How could you, a child unable to even transform, possibly save anyone? Acts of 'calamity-beast-baiting' are a major taboo. I’m not saying you were wrong to try, I just hope you can be calmer next time."

"Ah, wait—we can't transform here?"

Bai Youqing was clearly stunned, suddenly realizing why those two senior magical girls hadn't transformed even after such a long time.

Seeing Bai Youqing's dazed reaction, Violet paused, a bitter smile forming in her heart. She realized she had misunderstood something.

"You didn't know? Then why didn't you rush in earlier, but then did later?"

"My Green Ivy Star is with our captain..."

Good grief, what a massive misunderstanding.

Violet had the urge to cover her face with her hand. She had clearly overestimated her junior.

"Forget it. I will be staying in Yeqiu City for a while longer. If you have any questions, you can call me at this number."

Violet waved her small hand, and a slip of paper with vigorous, powerful handwriting appeared in Bai Youqing's hand. Bai Youqing glanced at it; the writing didn't look like typical girl's handwriting, but it was very beautiful.

"Beyond that, I hope you can think twice before acting next time, instead of rushing in headlong. Can you do that?"

"Senior, I will remember this lesson."

Bai Youqing clenched her small fist, her expression incredibly earnest. She had finally met a high-level expert; there was no way she was letting this opportunity slip away.

"Fine. If there's nothing else, I'll be off."

"Wait! Senior, one more thing—I need your help!"

"Speak."

"Senior, could you help me find my brother? He went to buy drinks for me earlier and hasn't returned yet. I'm a bit worried."

*You finally remembered you have a brother.*

Violet sighed inwardly. Most people’s first instinct upon waking is to ask about their loved ones, but you only remembered at the very end.

*Oh well. At least she still cares.*

"The situation was too chaotic, so I didn't pay much attention. However, most of the disaster beasts and witches in the park have either been dealt with by me or scared off. You don't need to worry too much about his safety."

"Okay."

Despite the senior's assurance, Bai Youqing remained anxious. But when she spotted Bai Yuze lying in the gazebo, clutching two bottles of yogurt drink and sleeping soundly, her fear and worry instantly turned into rage. She raised her fist and brought it down hard on his handsome, refined face.

*Your sister is out there heroically facing disaster beasts, and you're sleeping soundly here?*

*How can you even sleep right now...*