Night, Hong Kong City Grand Theater.
Su Tianqing sat comfortably in the audience, with a transport familiar offering her a glass of juice and a massage familiar diligently kneading her shoulders and Fox Fox's calves—a truly exquisite enjoyment.
On the theater stage, several familiars were playing instruments borrowed from a symphony orchestra.
Nan Jiayu didn't know what the piece was, but judging by Golden Fox's expression beside her, it must have been a piece she really liked.
“Occasionally coming to the theater for a concert seems pretty good.”
Su Tianqing smiled as she looked at Cat Girl, her fluffy tail constantly sweeping beside Cat Girl, making Nan Jiayu's heart itch, but she couldn't reach out to pull the fox's tail in front of the other two.
“Fox Fox, do you really like going to concerts? I remember Rong City hosts concerts every New Year. How about we go to one during the New Year?”
“Okay, Cat Cat, will you come with me?”
“Of course. Ah, let me first check if we need to book tickets, otherwise…”
Fox Girl suddenly clung to her. Nan Jiayu hadn't even had time to pull out her phone to check for ticket bookings when her vision was completely filled with fluffy fur exuding the scent of gardenias.
Cat Girl smiled wryly and stroked the golden fur, causing the person in her arms to chuckle softly.
Unlike the affectionate young couples in the front row, Xia Taotao in the back row was completely immersed in the music, even the new Gray Wolf beside her was awestruck by Rabbit Girl's state.
—Fei Yelan felt that Xin Yuehu and their activities seemed truly enjoyable.
Much more interesting than she had imagined. Gray Wolf Girl thought.
Not to mention the upcoming Hong Kong City Heist, just yesterday's plan of using the Volcano Monster to create a diversion and steal the fox mask, and the subsequent filming of a highly cinematic trailer, could already be called a masterpiece.
Which villain Magic Girl could have the ability of Xin Yuehu?
The most recent active villain Magic Girl in Hong Kong City was Flytrap, but that was over a year ago. Now, Flytrap had long gone to Xiang City, reportedly to study there, and her behavior of attacking passersby had also significantly subsided.
Thinking about it, ever since the villain Magic Girl profession was born, Xin Yuehu truly was a pioneer who created a new era for villains.
Choosing to follow her might be the most correct decision she had ever made in her life, and perhaps it could also satisfy that inexplicable anxiety and…
“Rabbit, Doggy.”
“…I am a wolf!” Little Gray Wolf froze for a moment, then shouted loudly.
“Ah… sorry! Little Wolf!” Su Tianqing quickly corrected herself.
“Do you know tonight’s plan? Did Cat Cat tell you?”
“Yes, yes she did.”
Cheshire Rabbit returned to reality from her immersion in the music and nodded in response.
“The barrier nodes we set up all over Hong Kong City are ready. As long as there are no problems on your end, Fox Fox, we can…”
“Excellent! Rabbit, your efficiency is truly amazing!”
Su Tianqing happily gave a thumbs-up, greatly praising Rabbit Girl's superb efficiency.
Cheshire Rabbit blushed and giggled foolishly, not daring to voice her true thoughts, which were that she wanted to see the Magic Girls in a state of panic as soon as possible.
But just as the four of them were about to say more, the theater roof was suddenly ripped open, and a sky-blue Magic Girl burst in!
“Xin Yuehu! Surrender now!!”
Hyacinth floated in mid-air, shouting loudly at the four people in the audience.
Fenrir instinctively wanted to fly up to meet the attack or find an opportunity to escape, but then she saw the three people beside her motionless, showing no signs of getting up. For a moment, she didn't know what to do and froze there.
Hyacinth immediately noticed the presence of this Gray Wolf Girl, and her vigilance instantly heightened, even regretting her rash entry.
Four people?
Had Xin Yuehu expanded her new companions? This was going to be a bit difficult. Nan Xiaofeng thought.
She had only prepared battle plans to deal with Cheshire Rabbit and Hellcat, but she hadn't expected a strange Gray Wolf to suddenly appear in Xin Yuehu's team…
“Oh my, Miss Hyacinth, I didn't expect to see you in Hong Kong City. How have you been?”
Golden Fox said with a light chuckle.
“Did Hong Kong City's Hero Association invite you to deal with me, Fox Fox? It seems Miss Hai Lan Shi got quite a solid beating from Rabbit yesterday~”
“Less nonsense! You… why did you do that! Why did you steal Senior Inari's mask!”
Green Ivy flew to Hyacinth's side and shouted loudly at Golden Fox in the audience.
Looking at the Magic Girls floating in the air behind the two, Su Tianqing's smile widened.
“There are so many people today… one, two, three, four, a total of eleven people, just to capture me, Fox Fox~?”
“But Senior Inari's mask is indeed interesting to wear, it suits me very well, Fox Fox.”
“You…!”
Hyacinth was furious.
What exactly did this Xin Yuehu want to do!
Stealing Senior Inari's mask, was it just to wear it for fun? Like occupying the Grand Theater today, even assisting the Hero Association in evacuating the public and the orchestra, she couldn't understand what she was thinking!
But in any case, she must be taken down today, she couldn't be allowed to do evil in Hong Kong City!
“Speaking of which, Miss Hyacinth, have you seen the video I, Fox Fox, specially prepared for you?”
“Are you talking about your attack preview? We've already studied it carefully. It's impossible for you to realize those evil plans! Give up!”
Hyacinth said righteously.
In fact, she herself thought Xin Yuehu's video was quite impactful, especially the long, overhead shot of flying across Hong Kong City, which was truly master-level cinematography.
But she was playing the role of justice! She would never allow Xin Yuehu's actions that disrupted Hong Kong City's public order! She must be brought to justice!
“So, you all came here specifically to besiege us four, Fox Fox, is that right?”
“That's right. If you voluntarily give up resistance and surrender, we won't harm you.”
Hyacinth was full of confidence, and even the fully recovered Hai Lan Shi, who was already bouncing around behind her, was equally confident.
Last time, Hai Lan Shi was alone at Disneyland when she encountered Xin Yuehu and her Vine Monster, and was tied up and… for half a day. Now with so many companions, and even two Star Shadows, wouldn't it be simple to capture Xin Yuehu?
Eleven against four, the advantage is mine!
But just as Hyacinth summoned her greatsword and prepared to charge forward, Golden Fox's laughter made everyone freeze.
“Heh heh… Hahahaha…”
“Hm? What are you laughing at?”
Hyacinth immediately felt a bad premonition, quickly stopped her charge, and asked.
“Heh heh heh… I, Fox Fox, originally planned to find you all one by one, but alas, alas, you came to me yourselves… Are you afraid that I, Fox Fox, won't be able to catch you all in one go?”
“…………What do you mean?”
Hyacinth felt a strong sense of unease.
It wasn't until Xin Yuehu raised her right hand and snapped her fingers, and the surging, immense magic energy that swept over them, that she finally knew the true source of this unease.
“Welcome to the trap, you silly children.”
“Damn it! Can't you come up with something new! Why is it always like this!”
Hyacinth shouted loudly.
It's always like this!
Even if she knew Xin Yuehu would set a trap, she still had to break in to stop her. If even she didn't dare to enter out of fear of the trap, wouldn't Xin Yuehu just do whatever she wanted in Hong Kong City?
This was probably the fundamental difference between villains and heroes.
If Xin Yuehu deliberately caused trouble, she had to stop her, there was no other choice.
But she hadn't expected her appetite to be so big this time! To involve so many people at once!
“Heh heh, who told you to be the good guys and me, Fox Fox, to be the villain? But this time it's completely new, I hope you all… have fun~”
The magic unfolded, then quickly receded.
.
In a flash, when Hyacinth opened her eyes again, she found herself in a dark room with a desk in front of her, on which lay a piece of paper.
Her companions had disappeared. The room was dim and quiet, with no one else.
Nan Xiaofeng, who already had a PTSD from rule-based horror, almost had an episode, but still picked up the paper with trembling hands, cursing Xin Yuehu's cunning in her heart.
【Welcome to experience the powerful magic I, Fox Fox, specially customized for everyone~】
【During the duration of my magic, all your magic cannot be used. Your magic power can only be used for self-defense and cannot cast any offensive magic】
Magic unusable?
Seeing this, Hyacinth immediately confirmed its authenticity—she indeed could not use any magic.
“What the… This Xin Yuehu…”
Muttering softly, Nan Xiaofeng continued to read.
【I, Fox Fox, have set up a powerful magic barrier in the center of Hong Kong City】
【Your mission is to dismantle it by going to the twelve magic nodes without using magic. If you fail, I, Fox Fox, will blow up the entire Hong Kong City】
【At the same time, I, Fox Fox, will randomly select a lucky person, and have my familiar disguise as her and blend among you, hindering your work】
【To ensure fairness, we, Fox Fox, will also not use magic during this period~】
【But it would be boring if everyone fought empty-handed, so… besides magic, please feel free to use any other weapons~】
The note ended there, and Nan Xiaofeng's expression turned to horror and shock.
Although burying bombs wasn't Xin Yuehu's style, she couldn't gamble on her lying; she had to treat it as if there really was a bomb in the center of Hong Kong City!
Not to mention there was also an internal traitor in the team!
But what did her last sentence mean?
Any weapons other than magic could be used… Could it be…
Nan Xiaofeng looked down at the corner of the desk, where a dark object lay.
A Glock 18C, a pitch-black pistol.
“Magic Girl Xinyue Hu Hong Kong City Heist ~ Inari Barrier Arc”
Grand opening!