Chapter 290

Chapter 290: Charlotte: I Want to Make Honey Qing’s Belly Big

Chu Yuanqing seemed to ponder. She breathed in the bubbling magic, feeling the wonderful changes happening in her body, and whispered softly:

"[Mercury Blood]?"

The hand of the Pure White Witch was long and graceful, with a strong bone structure, pale skin, and her nails showing a healthy pink. She lifted her nails and caressed the delicate skin between her palms.

With just a slight pressure, she cut through the dermis, going straight to the flesh, creating a wound, but what spilled out was not blood, but a dark and shining silver.

Chu Yuanqing’s fingertips pressed harder, piercing through bone and flesh, reaching the back of her hand, creating a deep hollow.

But strangely, the resistance she encountered felt like pushing through water while swimming, cool and soft, with a hint of something unreal.

When she pulled her fingers out, a liquid-like substance, as if made of mercury, seemed to wrap around her fingers and quickly closed the gap, transforming back into flesh, making her palm whole again.

Charlotte witnessed this scene; she grabbed Honey Qing’s small hand and squeezed, which felt still cool and soft, with evenness in the bones and flesh, and a slight scent of body wash, showing no trace of the mercury’s strange quality.

Miss Saintess touched for a while before excitedly asking,

"Little Qing, it seems like you have awakened a characteristic similar to the magic of [Decorate Phantasm]?"

Chu Yuanqing’s Patronus Magic is [Pure White Ode], which, while it seems to support a whole system like the [Silver Mirror], is just a small branch extending from it, belonging to a type that grows infinitely.

In a way, Charlotte’s Patronus Magic is even more extraordinary.

The so-called [Decorate Phantasm] can twist the deepest desires of her heart into objective reality, a super-spec magic capable of defying common sense.

The magic that can be called a bug for creating a Patronus is due to The Last Diva’s denial of the apocalypse, sacrifice, tragedy, and loss in the first playthrough.

Even a little bit of these emotions, when built up, makes her deep inner wish incredibly grand.

That wish is for world peace and happiness for all beings.

So, the [Decorate Phantasm] is actually a tool used by this person to patch up the world, add color, create beauty, and fight against tragedy.

It’s just that the strength of the wish and emotions makes the tool a bit too powerful.

In short, the most basic application of the [Decorate Phantasm] magic is to change the attacked reality, setting aside its conditions and magic consumption; it can be called a substitute skill for [Blooming Flowers], and in some ways, it might even do better.

Chu Yuanqing nodded and said:

"It does seem a bit similar."

"[Mercury Blood] should be a concept-type trait, a very rare type that has not been recorded in the Countermeasures Bureau."

Charlotte curiously asked,

"Do you feel anything when you poke yourself? Does it hurt?"

Chu Yuanqing’s body felt warm at times and cold at others, her sleepiness bubbling with magical energy. She looked down in confusion for a moment before remembering to explain, saying,

"You can feel it, but it doesn’t hurt. It should be similar to localized magic?"

"[Mercury Blood] avoids harm on its own, a bit like [Blooming Flowers], but it is connected to the soul and affects the body. As long as the magic doesn’t run out, there are no limits; you need to use less magic and can last longer."

Charlotte thought for a moment and replied,

"If it’s a concept-type ability, it should also avoid curses or psychological harm, right? That’s really convenient. What else can it do?"

Chu Yuanqing read the information from the marks in her soul, a weary look spreading across her pretty face. After a moment of dazing, she forced herself to gather her energy and answered,

"[Mercury Blood] can absorb any form of energy to a certain extent, transforming it into magic for self-circulation, and it has an evolving resistance mechanism."

Charlotte nodded and said:

"Yes, it fits [Silver Mirror] in many ways."

"In the game, it could be compared to a core passive ability in a profession system, right? For other magical girls, it can really bring a huge improvement."

Chu Yuanqing’s eyes were half-closed. The transformation of [Mercury Blood] made her bones tingle, and the temperature of her blood kept changing. The Flower of the Soul was greedily absorbing magical power, and she was starting to struggle to stay awake.

The girl leaned sleepily against the person beside her and murmured:

"Charlotte, I’m so sleepy."

The Last Diva held the tired Honey Qing in her arms. She gently tugged at the Lantern Gem on her chest, caressing it with her fingertips, then wrapped her arms around her waist and gave her a soft kiss like a cloud.

Chu Yuanqing felt sleepy.

First, she had used Perfection Realm several times while teaching Little Yu, which took up too much energy, and it caused the lamp to break down to 6%.

The transformation of [Mercury Blood] is not something that happens all at once; it is a gradual process where the blood continuously absorbs magic in exchange for growth and change.

Even the buzz from the cover photo and the rapid rise in followers create a steady flow of strong wishes.

However, to efficiently turn these wishes into magic, a portion of mental energy is needed, which increases the power of the Lantern Gem. The downside of this is that it can make one feel sleepy.

But replenishing magic can solve this problem very well.

Repairing the Lantern Gem and providing a lot of magic can speed up the acceptance of [Mercury Blood], greatly restoring Honey Qing’s spirit.

From this perspective, it is the enthusiasm of Chu Yuanqing’s fans that led to the creation of the feature, and as a result, the idols they support must interact with a certain Holy Maiden—could this not also be a type of NTR?

After a long time, the lips part.

The Lantern’s progress has been restored to a perfect 9%.

Don’t forget the Forget-Me-Not Demon Mark and the Paper Crane Amulet; these, which had originally been drained of their magic reserves, have been refilled thanks to Miss Saintess’s selfless dedication.

After Chu Yuanqing shook off some of the debuffs, even though she was very tired, she became alert again. The delicate features of her face changed quickly from a cute expression to a serious one, like a disciplined student council member, showing no hint of the alluring charm of a succubus from before.

The Pure White Witch freed herself from Charlotte’s embrace, carefully straightening her clothes and smoothing the wrinkles of her skirt. She tried to hold back her shame and glanced nervously at the empty living room, saying:

"Thank you, Charlotte. I feel much better now."

"Little Shu and Liuli are still training. Do you want to join me in the dance room?"

Charlotte smiled widely, not revealing Honey Qing’s pretend seriousness or shy demeanor. She found the contrast amusing and didn’t mind the Pure White Witch’s current coldness at all.

"Aren’t you going to rest a bit longer? The effects of [Mercury Blood] should last for half a day, and you’ll still feel tired during that time."

Chu Yuanqing said seriously:

"Your birthday is coming soon. I don’t want any surprises to lead to mistakes on stage."

Charlotte blinked and smiled brightly, teasingly saying:

"Has Little Qing started to understand the charm of idols and the stage?"

Chu Yuanqing was silent for a moment. She thought of the expressions on the children’s faces when they went on stage, remembered the excited and hopeful looks of the fans on the way to the performance, and held the lantern tightly, feeling the wishes of millions of people.

It was so warm. How strange, she had done nothing, so how could she deserve so much love and affection?

Until now, Chu Yuanqing still could not understand why everyone liked her, but it was okay not to understand. She smiled sincerely and said softly,

"Maybe."

"Even if time is short, I hope to create more memorable stages before I leave, so that everyone won’t regret the time they spent on me, won’t regret having liked this Chu Yuanqing who is full of falsehoods, has no past, and shouldn’t even exist."

Pure White Witch gathered some willpower, watching it fall like starlight around her, like quiet fireflies in the forest, and saw it return to embrace her image, continuing to speak:

"And even if it’s hard to adapt, even if it feels embarrassing, wanting to respond to everyone’s feelings is absolutely the right thing to do."

"So, I will take idols seriously, and I will take the stage seriously."

"Charlotte, are you happy with this answer?"

The Last Diva showed a gentle smile and nodded, answering:

"Well, the current Little Qing is already a wonderful idol, so amazing that even I feel a bit of pressure."

"But it’s better to stay optimistic; after all… the more everyone likes you, the more they don’t want you to leave, right?"

Charlotte lowered her gaze and stopped there. She didn’t want to linger on the topic and suggested they go buy some milk tea and cake before leaving the castle together.

During this time, Miss Saintess was cheerful and lively, as always, chattering about various little things while walking with Chu Yuanqing on the old town streets, as if everything was beautiful and full of promise.

Chu Yuanqing cleverly did not mention those things; she and Charlotte carried seasonal ice cream cakes and a few glasses of raspberry soda to the dance room to share with everyone.

In the process, the little idols learned about Xie Qing Yu’s departure and all felt a bit sad about it.

The green-eyed cat was curious; she had gotten close to Violet over the week and learned many gossip and news about the Butterfly of the Underworld, knowing that Honey Xuan’s sister was, in a sense, also a queen bee.

In front, there is the white moonlight, Su Wan.

Behind, there is Ji Xintong, who used to be a rival and is now a secret admirer.

Even in the neighboring team, there are many witches who are interested in Little Yu, the goofy one.

Well, about this, it seems that the witch captains have some similarities; they may not be lesbians themselves, but there are always many magical girls with secret crushes, either within the team or outside.

Little Butterfly doesn’t seem surprised by this; according to this Lantern Elf, the higher the quality of the Flower of the Soul, the more special and tempting its fragrance is, which largely represents a person’s charm.

Therefore, the witch captains have already gone through a selection process; they are naturally outstanding with a charm that places them at the top of the pyramid, making it easy for them to attract others’ affection.

As for the magical girls’ sexual orientation…

Because of the uniqueness of magic, the idealization of their bodies.

Theoretically, compared to humans, witches are more likely to prefer their own kind, and with the work of being idols and magical girls, they basically have no time to interact with boys, which adds up to a lesbian BUFF.

Chu Wang Shu was not aware of this; she was a very polite child and felt sad that she couldn’t say goodbye to Sister Little Yu.

Kirimi Miyuki felt relieved instead; she realized that Honey Xuan was either rebellious or treated her own sister as a toy, always acting restless when the other was around.

Now that Xie Qing Yu was gone, this golden retriever could finally behave normally, right?

Xie Qingxuan was very sorry; she had such an exciting week that she felt a bit sad to see her sister go, which made her emotions a little low.

The cute daughter saw this and thought Sister Xie still had feelings for Sister Little Yu, so with a serious little face, she broke a piece of Oreo and placed it in Sister Xie’s cake as a comfort and said:

"It’s okay, there will always be chances to meet."

"Sister Little Yu is not a bad person; she is just a bit silly, probably because she has suffered a lot in the past. Sister Xie can try to talk to her more and communicate."

"Even though… even though Sister Little Yu might have done something too much to Sister Xie, you are still sisters and family, and you should cherish this relationship."

Xie Qingxuan stroked Chu Wang Shu’s hair, thought for a moment, and asked:

"Little Shu, do you really want siblings?"

Chu Wang Shu felt a bit shy. She hugged her knees and said honestly:

"Because my family is a single-parent family. My dad has to work to support us, so it’s hard for him to find time to be with me."

The girl quietly glanced at Charlotte sitting beside her and continued:

"So… I often thought it would be nice to have a brother or sister, so I wouldn’t feel so lonely at home."

"But as I got a little older, I only wanted younger siblings, thinking it would be more lively to help my dad take care of little kids."

Chu Yuanqing paused eating her cake. She looked up at her daughter, and the cream on her lips was forgotten as her tired mind suddenly became alert.

Oh, so Little Shu has always wanted a younger sibling?

No wonder for a while, this child kept asking her if she was dating someone. At that time, she thought Little Shu was longing for maternal love, but she didn’t realize there was more to it.

But…

Chu Yuanqing quietly looked down. The curve of her body pushed up her nightgown and short sleeves, showing a full shape. Now, when she looked down, she couldn’t see her lower belly or her toes. It was impossible to find someone to help Little Shu have a brother or sister, right?

Charlotte suddenly felt uneasy. She noticed her lovely daughter’s gaze, and a subtle feeling spread in her chest.

Why did Little Shu look at herself when she said she wanted a brother or sister?

At that moment, Miss Saintess felt strangely nervous, perhaps because she thought Little Shu suspected she was the other person’s mother. She subconsciously believed the other person’s gaze held an expectation.

So… does this mean she needs to find a way to help Little Shu have a brother or sister?

No! She hasn’t even started her career yet. If she got pregnant before debuting, it would surely make her fans very sad, and her road as an idol would end right there.

So, should she let Honey Qing get pregnant?

Anyway, she is a girl now, so she could definitely give birth.

But to find out how witches reproduce, I need to check the information database of the Countermeasures Bureau and ask the super AI, Little Dream. Ideally, I want a magic that can help with this in just ten days.

Charlotte appeared normal on the outside, but inside her mind was full of thoughts about how to make Honey Qing pregnant. She put down her cake, pretended to scroll through her phone, and quietly started to ask about methods related to the Dream Weaver Rabbit.

Chu Yuanqing sensed an unexplained malice. She suspiciously glanced at Charlotte, who looked gentle and graceful, and felt something was off.

But after watching closely for a while, she did not find anything strange and could only reluctantly give up, thinking about ways to satisfy her lovely daughter’s wishes.

Kirimi Miyuki was very interested in the topic about her younger siblings. She smiled and said:

"Little Shu can come to Hokkaido in the future and visit my home! I think Yuki would be very happy to have you as her sister."

When Chu Wang Shu heard this, she leaned closer to Little Sakura and curiously asked:

"Sister Miyuki, can I see a picture of Yuki? Is she really cute?"

Kirimi Miyuki hid Chu Yuanqing’s private photo album, cleared her throat a few times, and happily pulled out a photo of her sister, saying earnestly:

"So cute! Look, this is Yuki dressed as a shrine maiden, a tiny little one walking in the snow, her nose all red from the cold."

Tang Liuli came closer to look; her bright green eyes lowered, showing a mix of envy and loneliness. Little Shu had a kind father, Miyuki had a complete and warm family, and even Little Xuan had a caring sister.

But for her, there was only that worthless father she never wanted to see again.

Just then, as if by some strange twist of fate, her phone started to ring repeatedly.

Tang Liuli pulled out her phone from her bag and looked at the caller ID.

—aiwas.

The girl’s expression became distant; there was a flash of warmth on her face, but it was quickly swallowed by disgust. She pressed the end call button, hesitated for a moment, and then directly deleted and blocked the contact.

Anyway…

That person was only looking for more of the inheritance her mother had in the trust, or to say something even more disgusting.

"Liuli, your face doesn’t look good. Did something happen?"

The Pure White Witch looked at the Liuli Cat with concern in her golden eyes that sparkled with light. She reached out and touched her slightly cold cheek, saying seriously:

"Can you tell me about it?"

Tang Liuli hesitated for a moment and said:

"That phone call was from my dad, but I didn’t want to answer it."

The little idols sat in a bit of silence.

After spending time together, everyone got to know each other’s family situations.

Not to mention, as a once-famous child star who suddenly disappeared for years and then returned to a competition in this state of mind, it showed that she had been through many unusual experiences.

Because of this, Chu Wang Shu wisely chose not to speak.

Charlotte furrowed her brow slightly. When she first arrived in Vienna to find Chu Yuanqing, she learned some things about Liuli. After confirming them through Dream Weaver Rabbit, she taught the other person a lesson.

To put it simply, the person’s planned art exhibition didn’t happen, and all the money squeezed from Liuli was lost.

So, now he’s seeking out Liuli simply to ask for more money.

"Liuli did the right thing; there’s no need to keep in touch with that kind of person."

Charlotte lowered her gaze and gently stroked the cat’s head. She smiled brightly and shifted the conversation to another topic, warming up the atmosphere again.

Meanwhile,

Esther received important news that the Lighthouse wanted to reproduce. They quickly called for a large meeting with the Donghong Federation and the Sacred United Country to discuss.