Chapter 285

Chapter 285: Chu Wang Shu: Charlotte Is My Big Sister

In a room on the second floor of the castle.

Chu Wang Shu was listening carefully to her father’s words, her lovely little face full of anticipation and a bit of nervousness. She was clearly very curious about the topic of her mother, trying to piece together memories of her in her mind.

But just when she had imagined half of it, a strange feeling of familiarity washed over her.

– Gentle, rebellious, playful, with beautiful eyes like opals, and her hometown is even in Austria.

No matter how you look at it, this seems to be talking about Sister Charlotte, right!?

Wait, don’t rush. These descriptions are too vague; it’s probably just a coincidence.

The cute daughter turned her head from side to side, swallowed hard, and quietly asked:

"Dad, what color is Mom’s hair?"

Chu Yuanqing answered seriously:

"Your mom’s hair color is very beautiful. In the sunlight, you can see soft shades at different angles. It really matches her looks; it is a gentle and magical sky blue."

Chu Wang Shu’s brain trembled.

Huh? Sky blue? How strange, what a coincidence!

The lovely daughter’s picture of her mom in her mind became a little clearer. This should have been a happy and cherished thing, but somehow her idea of mom was starting to resemble Sister Charlotte.

Something is not right! Very not right!

Dad wouldn’t trick himself, but what is this strange coincidence all about?

The lovely daughter felt she was getting closer to a truth filled with information. Bright ideas were colliding in her head, constantly sparking new thoughts.

Wait, since Sister Charlotte and Mom look so much alike, it seems natural for them to call each other good friends.

Chu Wang Shu had always been doubtful about the relationship between Sister Charlotte and Dad. After all, Dad, who was often cold and distant, like a piece of wood, didn’t seem like someone who would be good friends with a girl his age.

But looking at it now…

Dad, you aren’t seeing Sister Charlotte as a replacement for Mom, are you?

The cute daughter was shocked; her mind was filled with the words "replacement literature," and she shook her head vigorously while tapping her cheeks hard.

No way! That’s impossible!

Because Sister Charlotte is in a relationship with Honey Qing!

If… if it really is like her imagination, wouldn’t that turn into a scary love triangle story?

At this thought, Chu Wang Shu was so scared that she didn’t dare to ask Dad directly about Charlotte. She gathered her courage and asked indirectly:

"Then Dad, if you meet a girl who meets all these conditions and is even very similar to Mom in other ways, would you… like her?"

In the church,

The man’s brow was low, and his face looked like a Greek statue in the moonlight. His eyes, filled with a magical depth, had colors close to ashes after red and black faded away. He reached out with his scar-covered fingers to gently touch the torn pages of the Bible and answered firmly:

"No."

"Because Little Shu’s mom is the only one; she is one of a kind. No one else can be her."

Chu Wang Shu listened to her dad’s serious tone, feeling a bit sour inside. She began to feel guilty. Clearly, Dad hadn’t looked for a new mom for her in 17 years and had always been devoted to Mom. He would probably end up lonely.

But could she really think Dad saw Sister Charlotte as a replacement for Mom? That idea felt so wrong!

The lovely daughter thought her misunderstanding was too much, so she quickly dismissed the ridiculous thought of Dad seeing Sister Charlotte as a stand-in for Mom.

But deep down, she still held onto her doubts.

Chu Wang Shu’s instinct was warning her; she knew that Charlotte must be very much like her mother, and there was surely some special secret hidden inside.

Wait a minute, when Sister Charlotte first met her, she stuffed a sun hat into her arms, then at dinner, she also gave her a gift and always sat next to her. After that, besides Honey Qing, it seemed like she liked her the most.

Also, she knew many things about Chu Wang Shu’s family, often hinting that everyone looked very similar, as if she was suggesting something. Could it be…

Sister Charlotte is really her sister!?

Chu Wang Shu’s eyes widened as she considered this possibility; suddenly, countless pieces of information and clues connected and her thoughts became clear.

Oh right, if Charlotte is her biological sister, then of course she would resemble their mother. She would know much about their father and would have more reasons to like her and be close to her.

The lovely daughter instantly felt relieved. She realized why she always felt that Charlotte had a motherly scent, because an elder sister often acts like a mother, especially since Sister Charlotte already looked so much like their mother.

Chu Wang Shu felt both happy and excited, and she started to be thankful that she had held back and didn’t directly ask her father if he liked Charlotte, or else it would have seemed like she was accusing him of being an awful father.

But…

If she didn’t misunderstand, why couldn’t they just recognize each other?

The lovely daughter thought hard and quietly asked on the phone:

"Dad, did you ever provoke very dangerous enemies in the past?"

This question was like telling Dad that she knew his past was not ordinary.

But there was no choice; not directly asking "Do I have a sister?" was already very self-controlled.

Chu Yuanqing thought for a moment, were Sea of Truth and Calamity God considered very dangerous enemies?

In the end, she could only give a vague answer:

"Well, I guess there have been some."

However, this answer successfully led Chu Wang Shu, who had a wild imagination, to fill in the logic that "Charlotte is a sister."

Dad gave up being a savior and chose to live a simple life, raising her alone. There must be many hidden secrets in that.

One of those secrets might involve Mom!

As for Sister Charlotte, she has no birth parents and was raised by nuns in the town. Doesn’t that hint at a lot of questions?

The more Chu Wang Shu thought about it, the more she felt it was the right answer. Her emotions became complicated, and her mind felt like it was overheating, unsure of what to do.

And…

If Charlotte is her sister, does that mean she has to call Little Qing "brother-in-law"?!

At the same time.

The Pure White Witch was in the main bedroom on the third floor of the castle, trying hard to keep Miss Saintess, who had snuggled into her arms and was eavesdropping on the phone through the Chain of Contracts, from being too handsy.

Charlotte’s eyes sparkled as she happily pressed her face against the soft curve of Honey Qing, eagerly saying:

"This time, Little Shu has been hinted at so much; it won’t be long before she figures out that I am her mother!"

Chu Yuanqing felt that Charlotte was a bit too optimistic. She pinched Charlotte’s cheek and said with a smirk:

"Don’t be silly; just the fact that you and Little Shu are the same age is enough for Little Shu to immediately rule out that possibility."

Charlotte couldn’t wait to show Little Shu her motherly love. She puffed up her cheeks, pinched Honey Qing’s soft waist, and said unhappily:

"Little Qing is really not romantic at all."

"You know? There is a special connection between mothers and daughters. I really liked Little Shu the first time I met her."

"When Little Shu sees me, she’ll feel the same way; she will definitely guess the truth, hug me, call me Mom, and act all cute."

Chu Yuanqing patted Miss Saintess’s head, decided not to say anything more to hurt her feelings, and continued chatting with her daughter, who seemed a bit distracted.

After that, she no longer mentioned these sensitive topics, allowing their father-daughter conversation to return to its usual rhythm, and hung up the phone an hour later.

The Pure White Witch tiredly snapped her fingers, and far away at the church, the Magic Clone tucked the Bible back into the Mobius ring’s marked space, melting away in the moonlight until it completely disappeared.

"I hope that after this, Little Shu will accept the truth faster when we confront her."

Well, just like the officials planned to reveal the truth to prevent the Church of the Gods from causing trouble, she was also working hard to lay the groundwork for a harmonious future family.

Chu Yuanqing skillfully tied her frost-like hair into a ponytail and, with a hint of disdain and embarrassment, changed into a maid outfit. With the boost from her clothing, she quickly drained Charlotte’s desire to cuddle with her lovely daughter in just ten minutes.

Lantern progress returned to 6.1%.

The Pure White Witch ignored the torn stockings on her thighs, suppressing her quick breaths as she calmly analyzed in her mind, calculating the time for everything. First, she returned to her room, pushed open the Mobius door, and entered the star-filled space to cleanse the Disaster Debris.

One hour later,

Chu Yuanqing exhausted her magic and stopped today’s tasks. She stepped outside and murmured:

"Today is Little Xuan’s Mana Regeneration Day. I wonder if she can counterbalance the broken progress of my lantern tomorrow all by herself."

Ten minutes later, skip ahead five thousand words of the story.

The brilliance of black and white around the soul was grand but faded at her fingertips.

Xie Qingxuan’s platinum hair was fluffy and smooth, her eyes half-closed, and the deep black star in her pupils softened, surrounded by a dreamy and thick fog.

The girl’s thick eyelashes drooped down as she hugged the arm of the Pure White Witch, her full and curvy shape creating a flexible line, appearing both clingy and enchanting, with a mix of alluring and pure cuteness.

Unfortunately, it did not last long.

Ever since she needed to educate captain-level witches and cleanse a large amount of advanced Disaster Debris,

Chu Yuanqing had been in a constant state of lacking magic, making her feel like a small widow with a switch flipped on. Though she seemed pure and aloof, when it came to real battles, she was never truly satisfied.

Even if the golden retriever had a high tolerance for desire, it couldn’t hold out for long before falling apart.

The Pure White Witch felt a bit regretful about this. She was far ahead of the small idols, relying on her high level to bully others, which naturally led to such a situation. She gently stroked the golden retriever’s head, watching the dazed expression on its face, and murmured:

"That’s alright, Honey Xuan has already tried very hard. Having about 7% of the lantern complete is enough; at most, it just means Little Yu might cry a few times, so it’s not a big deal."

However, this sentence seemed to trigger some strange button.

Xie Qingxuan appeared to remember the excitement under the dining table; her dazed eyes became clear again. Before Chu Yuanqing could leave, she grabbed her wrist, and the chaotic feelings made the dry "Cocoon of the Heart" in her soul shine brightly, bringing it back to life.

The magic continued to grow in the thrill of breaking the rules.

The golden retriever quickly passed the Sage time, indicating it wanted to fight again.

Afterward, it was a cycle of defeats and fights.

Chu Yuanqing was greatly shocked; she had never seen such a determined Honey Xuan. How much did this child wish to defeat Little Yu? Relying on sheer belief, she quickly restored so much magic, like squeezing milk, going back and forth for a long time without running dry.

During this time, the golden retriever also asked Honey Qing to tell more stories about Xie Qing Yu.

This was indeed a very strange request.

But because she was able to meet the needs of both sisters at the same time, the Pure White Witch thought for a moment, not noticing anything wrong, and did everything honestly.

"Little Yu respects me a lot; she is a stubborn and serious child, which is a bit like you."

"And… different from what I imagined, even though she is at the captain level, she does not have much pride. Hmm, should I say she lacks confidence? So she is more likely to face her shortcomings honestly and asks me for advice humbly."

"By the way, Little Yu came to find me after dinner today, saying she will still join tomorrow’s training. She really wants to get stronger and is not weak; it’s just that her trembling legs look a bit cute."

"Speaking of which, Little Xuan can actually try to accept her because… in a way, after gaining the violet, Little Yu is no longer a normal person."

As Chu Yuanqing talked, she couldn’t help but move toward mending the sisters’ relationship, beginning to say some good things about Xie Qing Yu, trying to ease the pain of the student who was almost beaten several times this morning.

Unfortunately, from Xie Qingxuan’s perspective, hearing these sister-biased remarks while playing made things quite delicate in many ways.

Although the actual facts were not like this at all, in the chaotic mind of the golden retriever, Honey Qing’s light and cheerful tone made her feel like she was listening to a sweet report, causing her repeatedly drained magic to surge back.

In the end, for a moment, the bewildered and innocent Pure White Witch was pinned down on the bed and bullied until she was completely exhausted, but even before falling unconscious, she still bit Honey Qing’s ear in jealousy, saying, "You can’t like my sister," before closing her eyes and falling into a deep sleep.

Chu Yuanqing took ten minutes to regain her thoughts, feeling a mix of emotions.

Huh? Could it be that in Little Xuan’s eyes, I am just a fickle person?

Although Little Yu is good-looking, she is not someone who would flirt with every pretty girl. If it weren’t for the experience from the first playthrough, everyone in the current team should be maintaining a respectful relationship… right?

Well, since I need to regain my magic, a few kisses are probably unavoidable; I just don’t know how many there will be.

Chu Yuanqing, feeling guilty, patted her cheeks and shook off these silly thoughts. She looked at the mess around her and decided to create Magic Armor, which cleaned her up completely. Then, she stepped out the window and flew into the sky, overlooking the garden behind the castle.

The advanced technology of "Dazzling Stage" is reliable. The photo studio for the shooting has been set up. Just by looking at its size and appearance, it seems it couldn’t have been built in just a few hours, even having a somewhat minimalist artistic beauty.

The Pure White Witch walked into the venue, marking the official start of the first day of photo shooting.

After that, five days passed quickly.

During this time, the internet was buzzing about the new CP of Charlotte and Chu Yuanqing. Both sides attracted fans, expanding their followers and gaining many international fans.

The little idols’ training was flourishing. As they transformed with magic and evolved their life forms, their memory, physical fitness, coordination, and various skills improved, making their dance practice much more efficient.

Chu Yuanqing also sensed something unusual.

Because… after she held the Lantern Gem, she directly transformed into a magical girl, but without the support of magic, her body could not be said to be weak, but rather soft and delicate, lacking any advantages in this area.

Yes, this is likely also a side effect of the Lantern being almost completely shattered at the beginning.

In the five days worth mentioning, aside from the progress of the photo shoot, there was only the training of Xie Qing Yu, the captain-level witch.

First, she initially mastered the "Shine Meditation Method."

Second, her magical power increased by 10%, her will was well honed, her combat experience finally took shape, and her control over magic improved greatly.

Lastly, after dozens of near-death experiences, she finally grasped the concept of breath. In moments when time seemed to slow down, she could try to blend her limbs, muscles, bones, nerves, and even the Passive Field into a powerful "force" mixed with magic, creating a wonderfully unique physical technique.

Although the amount of magical power she could blend and control was limited, preventing her strength from reaching a high level, it significantly reduced her close combat weaknesses, and she truly learned a "skill" from Chu Yuanqing.

Xie Qing Yu was very pleased with this and had even more respect for Teacher Chu.

However, the Pure White Witch’s reaction was quite subtle, as this was something she originally wanted the other person to learn during the one-hour life-and-death test.

In the end, this foolish student took five days to learn it and had an on-and-off grasp of it, which left her somewhat disappointed. At this rate, the student would need to repeat this level of training for two to three years to have a chance at reaching the Perfection Realm.

Moreover, this does not even take into account the bottleneck period and the optimistic estimates of personal talent limits.

In other words, Xie Qing Yu could not grasp the basic foundation of the Martial God Technique and could not pass on her own legacy.

Yet, to Chu Yuanqing, this was nothing; the speed of progress, which left her quite disappointed, would be considered astonishing news for Esther and even the entire Donghong Federation and Sacred United Country.

It is important to know that the highest combat power in the Countermeasures Bureau consists of these captain-level magical girls.

Although Xie Qing Yu’s serial number was regular and not among the top ranks, the fact that she made such shocking progress in less than a week was still a historic breakthrough that left the higher-ups in awe.

The head of the Countermeasures Bureau of the Donghong Federation was so happy to hear this good news that they couldn’t help but pop open champagne.

Some high-ranking people in the Sacred United Country, who originally did not recognize each other as the "Beacon," have now silently accepted each other’s status due to such remarkable and special achievements.

Under these circumstances,

Chu Yuanqing found Dream Weaver Rabbit and proposed an exciting plan:

"Esther, Little Yu’s talent is a bit ordinary. Can you find more captain-level magical girls who can open ‘Blooming Flowers’ and are even smarter to come and train with me?"