I dug up the magical girl's corpse.

Chapter 40, Question 1

"How could that be?"

Faced with the questions from the tide, Chen Mu was the only one who could maintain a calm smile: "I've been eating well lately, and I'm in great health. I have no problems at all."

His freakish powers had been withdrawn, and he could control them at will, showing no signs of losing control.

The monster's power does not come from "magic," so the tidal magic will have no effect on him.

Unless she actually intervenes directly, that's a different story.

However, Chen Mu bet she wouldn't do that.

It wasn't because of any "old friendship," but because Tide had just mentioned things like "laws," so if she broke the rules now, it would be a slap in her own face. Although the strongest beings who wield power usually don't need to follow so many rules, this woman was the kind of person who was very particular about rules, and Chen Mu found her to be contradictory.

But now is the perfect time to take advantage of it.

As expected, Tide didn't make a move; she simply stared at him.

"You're happy? So, Dawn's death didn't bring you any sorrow?"

This is a very serious question, and I'm sure it's not just her; many people are also puzzled by it.

Why could Chen Mu, who had just suffered the pain of losing his wife, remain so calm? He hadn't cried, nor was he heartbroken.

Does Lin Chaojing not hold any place in his heart?

However, faced with such questioning, Chen Mu was not angry, nor did he show any expression:

"This is a matter between my husband and me. I don't need to explain it to anyone, do I?"

"Um……"

"Emotions only cause delays. I just need to take action. That's my answer."

Chen Mu only said this one sentence and then fell silent.

"Is that so? This is your method."

Tide seemed to think for a moment, then stopped questioning Chen Mu. Her bright white pupils shifted slightly, turning towards Lin Yongxi beside her.

Lin Yongxi froze, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her whole body stiffening.

"...!"

"you."

"Go inside and take the test first."

Tide seemed to want to say something, but Chen Mu interrupted her first.

He smiled at Lin Yongxi: "Don't be afraid, I'm just catching up with an old friend. You can handle this by yourself."

"I...I..."

Lin Yongxi felt his tongue was tied in knots, and he couldn't get any words out smoothly for a few moments, but his breathing finally became easier.

She glanced hesitantly at the [Tide] lord, actually wanting to hear what she had to say.

Could it be related to my older sister? Because I look so much like her?

But surely such a powerful magical girl wouldn't be mistaken?

"Go."

Chen Mu patted her back, and she finally came to her senses, responded with an "Mm," and then walked quickly over with her head down.

As she passed by the tide, she walked past him from the left, where his eyes were closed.

The hall was now a mess, but the staff who had been watching had all run away, so no one stopped her; she could just go in on her own.

After confirming that no one was around, Chen Mu finally spoke, facing the tide:

"So, what can you tell me about Asakage's death?"

...

Lin Yongxi walked inside alone, still feeling somewhat uneasy.

She walked quickly, surrounded by silence and no one, with only a straight corridor ahead, a soft carpet under her feet, and a bright incandescent light overhead.

"Where is the assessment and certification process held?"

The girl, tilting her head and peering forward, seemed somewhat bewildered.

Lin Yongxi had never considered this issue before; she always followed her brother-in-law. She never expected to suddenly have to act alone, and she was completely at a loss.

I should have asked earlier, but given the atmosphere, it just didn't feel right to bring it up.

"Old friend, old lover... Oh dear, could they be having an affair?"

Lin Yongxi muttered to herself, if it weren't for the important matter of the assessment, she would have loved to stay and listen to the gossip.

Although I don't know why I care so much, I'll just say it's to keep an eye on him for my sister!

"I don't mean for him to remain a widow, but my sister just died... Aren't they the epitome of pure love in my heart, at least ten years after her death!"

"It's decided. Let's get it done quickly and get back!"

Despite making up her mind, the reality of the predicament remained. Lin Yongxi wandered around the corridor for a long time, still unsure of which way to go.

She took out her phone, but the satellite positioning on the map was completely useless here; the entire area of ​​the Demon Academy was a blank canvas. She tried to find a signpost, but discovered there was none. Both the ceiling and the walls were bare, and although she saw stairs leading upwards, she had no idea where they led.

After walking for so long, I haven't been able to ask anyone for directions.

The rooms on both sides were either tightly closed or completely empty.

If it weren't for the excellent lighting, it would feel like being trapped in some kind of looping horror game.

Lin Yongxi even felt that she was trapped in this maze and could not get out no matter how hard she tried to go back.

"Could this also be part of the assessment? Like that 'pick up a crumpled piece of paper and throw it in the trash' routine during an interview?"

She stood there, and couldn't help but think of those inspirational quotes from magazines when she was a child.

There's no other way now that things have come to this, we can only give it a try.

Lin Yongxi closed her eyes, began to breathe slowly, and meditation began silently.

She could feel the seed of her heart within her body, the magic it nurtured, and the fictional "heart flower." The white epiphyllum was not yet open; the bud swayed gently.

At the same time, in the pitch blackness with her eyes closed, she could see the uncontrolled magic power floating in the air, slowly drifting around her, displaying different colors.

Like twinkling stars or fireflies in the night sky, it is very beautiful.

Although the magic is contained within the sunlight, this is indoors with a ceiling, preventing direct sunlight from entering. However, the magic still exists. It circulates freely, and as long as it isn't consumed, it will permeate everywhere. Therefore, even in places not directly exposed to sunlight, there will be a magical reaction.

"Found it."

Lin Yongxi's eyelashes twitched slightly, as if she had noticed something.

She saw that inside the Magic Academy, the direction of magic did not seem to be as irregular and freely scattered as outside, but rather presented a specific flow, running at a fixed rate. These streams of magical light looked extremely dazzling, perhaps artificially controlled, condensing into a wide main vein.

These main veins seem to outline the shape of some kind of "array," which may be a magic circle!

Lin Yongxi couldn't fully understand it at her current stage, but she instantly gained some insights, and her head felt slightly throbbing.

"Even if I don't know what it means, as long as I follow the clues and trace it back to the source, it should work, right?"

She opened her eyes and said smugly.

It's becoming increasingly clear that this was the first test for magical girls! And they've passed it successfully!