Dark-colored Fairy Tale: Seven Magicians - Chapter 22
Chapter 22
With this thought, Chloe’s hostility subsided, but her expression became even more displeased. “Then you should be even less likely to commit the sin of gluttony.”
As a magical being, it was a fundamental principle to restrain oneself and not be tempted by demons. Even if Yang Shishi wasn’t a magical being, she should still abide by these rules, having been influenced by them.
Yang Shishi didn’t care and even rolled her eyes. “Please, don’t lecture me like my mom. I finally get to eat my fill. God knows I used to eat so little at home, I was practically starving.”
As she said this, Yang Shishi’s expression became even more resentful. “You guys control your desires related to the Seven Deadly Sins, fine. But why do you have to force it on us?”
Thinking of her mother’s discipline over the years, Yang Shishi couldn’t help but tug at her hair in frustration.
Since childhood, her mother had been constantly running around to perform rituals on demons. Although she knew her mother worked hard, over time, her mother’s attention to demons far surpassed that of her own daughter, which was undoubtedly cruel to a young Yang Shishi.
Although Yang Shishi always told herself not to be too bothered, the obsession had already been planted.
Thankfully, as the daughter of a magical being, she was born with a certain aversion and resistance to the Seven Deadly Sins. Although she had been corroded by a very weak desire over the years, she had always suppressed it and never lost control.
However, recently, she felt that the desire from the Seven Deadly Sins was suddenly accelerating its corrosion of her. She had no choice but to report the situation to her mother and made a plan to go to her mother’s organization a week later to have the desire resolved.
As Yang Shishi thought, she told Chloe everything, without any hesitation. But as the two talked, the topic began to shift.
From the initial discussion about magical beings, she slowly began to tell Chloe about Liu Menglu’s favorite things, her pet peeves, and everything in between.
Chloe vaguely sensed something, but Yang Shishi didn’t explain the deeper meaning. She just kept rambling on and on about everything related to Liu Menglu.
Finally, when Yang Shishi was hoarse, Liu Menglu came to the table with the last bowl of soup.
Seeing how thirsty Yang Shishi was, Liu Menglu thoughtfully handed her the bowl.
Yang Shishi took the bowl, and without caring that it was hot, she chugged it down.
“Drink slowly. No one is going to take it from you,” Liu Menglu said with a laugh.
Yang Shishi swallowed another large mouthful of soup and then gave her an “OK” sign.
Chloe just glanced at Yang Shishi. Although her eyes still showed disapproval, this time, she didn’t stop her.
Seeing the two of them getting along, Liu Menglu let out a sigh of relief. While she liked Chloe very much, Yang Shishi had been her friend for many years, and Liu Menglu didn’t want them to fight and get caught in the middle.
It seemed that her decision to go into the kitchen and let them talk alone was the right one.
Thinking this, Liu Menglu couldn’t help but chuckle. She handed the other bowl of soup to Chloe, but Chloe didn’t drink it.
Liu Menglu didn’t mind and didn’t ask what the two had talked about. She just thoughtfully turned on the TV, ready to change the subject.
But before Yang Shishi could finish her soup, her phone rang. Hearing the familiar ringtone, Yang Shishi frowned. She glanced at the caller ID, put down the bowl, and said apologetically, “Sorry, Mengmeng. It looks like I can’t watch TV with you. I have something to do.”
Liu Menglu nodded uncaringly and said with a smile, “It’s okay. I know you’re busy. See you at school tomorrow.”
Yang Shishi shrugged, her eyes complex. After taking a long look at Liu Menglu, she seemed to have made a decision, and her eyes brightened.
“Then it’s a deal. See you at school.”
“Mm, see you at school!”
…
Hearing the door close, Chloe’s motion of drinking the soup paused. A look of gravity flashed in her golden eyes.
Obsession turns to a demon. I hope next time we meet, we’re not enemies.
As an ordinary person, Liu Menglu didn’t notice the undercurrents between the two of them. After Yang Shishi left, she looked at the magical girls fighting demons on the TV, her eyes shining with excitement.
Chloe also snapped out of her thoughts. She frowned, looking at the flashy moves on the TV, and asked in confusion, “What are these?”
“These are magical girls!” Liu Menglu’s voice suddenly rose. At this moment, her eyes were burning with a dazzling brilliance.
“Look how great they are, fighting for world peace! That’s why I want to become a magical girl,” Liu Menglu’s voice grew more passionate. “For world peace! To protect my friends and family!”
When the last sentence was said, Liu Menglu’s voice calmed down. Although it had been a while since the pig-headed demon incident, she could never forget how easily the demon had cornered her.
That terrifying feeling that was rooted in her heart was also the main reason she had been so determined to become a magical girl during this time.
Chloe didn’t say anything. She just looked at the anime about magical girls, a fictional creation of humans. A hint of mockery seemed to flash in her eyes.
At this moment, the anime was playing a fight scene between a magical girl and a demon.
A beautiful magical light bloomed around the magical girl, pushing the demon back until a final, fatal light struck it, and the demon was completely dead.
Watching the magical girls celebrate their victory and go eat hotpot, Chloe felt a little suffocated.
It was no wonder Liu Menglu wanted to become a magical girl. They were indeed beautiful and powerful. But the real magical girls…
Black, endless blackness mixed with ink, devouring the darkness.
Chloe heard a voice in her ear, but she was in a daze. She tried to lift her eyelids, but they felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.
Where am I?
“We abide by the creed, we walk among humans, we eradicate evil, we support humanity.” The girls’ voices were calm, yet they couldn’t suppress their excitement.
Is this a vow? Who is taking a vow? Is it the new members of the organization? As soon as the thought appeared, the darkness around her suddenly receded.
A blinding white light suddenly appeared. Chloe raised her hand to shield her eyes. Then, Chloe saw Liu Menglu.
She was wearing a black magical robe. Her once radiant smile had now turned completely cold. Her eyes, which were always filled with stars, were now cold and indifferent, just like—her.
Looking at the cold girl, Chloe’s heart suddenly tightened.
Why… why did she become a magical being?
The vow continued—
“My first duty will be to eliminate demons!”
—No.
“My ultimate goal will be to protect humanity!”
—Don’t.
“For this, we… we will offer everything!”
—No!