My brother couldn't be a corrupted magical girl.

Chapter 12 Heroic Acts

The campus at night is dimly lit, and a gentle breeze rustles the leaves.

Ring ring—

As the school bell rang, the long-silent campus was broken by joyful shouts.

The students in Grade 11 (A) were no exception; they all began packing their schoolbags.

They walked outside in groups, bustling and noisy, full of youthful energy.

Only at the very back of the classroom does all the laughter and chatter seem to fall silent.

The two seem to be from completely different worlds.

Liu Guangze, who was in the corner, carefully put away the love letter. There were several conspicuous footprints on it. Ye Qing, who had had her fill of playing, did return the love letter to him, along with a few footprints.

Was he angry?

I was angry, but there was nothing I could do.

Compared to wealthy and powerful scions like Ye Qing, his family was merely somewhat wealthy.

Besides, his family wouldn't help him.

Not long after his mother died, his father immediately found a woman with a daughter who was only two or three years younger than him. Judging from his expression, this younger sister was undoubtedly his child.

At home, his father only gave him a living allowance at the beginning of the month, and ignored him the rest of the time.

His father was away on business trips most of the time, and he, his stepmother, and his stepsister spent most of his time at home. His stepmother and stepsister were the kind of people who disliked him a lot, and they would often say something sarcastic or show him a contemptuous attitude.

If it weren't for his father's sake, he probably would have been kicked out of the house by this mother and daughter long ago.

If he tells his stepmother about being bullied by Ye Qing, she will not only not help him seek justice, but may even laugh at him and bring her daughter to watch him make a fool of himself, and offer a few more sarcastic remarks.

This behavior is akin to turning the other cheek after being slapped – it's asking for trouble.

These past few days, his stepmother's harsh words, Ye Qing's sarcasm, and the magical girl's words of expulsion were so grating, like sharp swords piercing his heart and shattering it into pieces.

With my schoolbag on my back, I walked straight down the school road, just outside the school gate.

A chill ran down Liu Guangze's spine; it felt like he was being targeted by some unknown malice.

It seems familiar...

In the dim light, Liu Guangze seemed to recall that dark night once again.

After arguing with his father, he ran to the city park and cried, only to encounter his lifelong nightmare there.

Terrifying monsters stained with blood were brutally slaughtering people in the city park. Their bone-white claws, like blades, chopped off the heads of pedestrians as if slicing watermelons, leaving various internal organs and flesh mixed together. The stench of blood and decay filled the nostrils.

Amidst the endless carnage, Liu Guangze stood there, stunned, until...

A severed head rolled and rolled until it reached him.

Upon closer inspection, it was Bai Youqing, who had just helped him earlier that day.

His deathly pale face was filled with unseeing eyes, and a pair of resentful gazes stared intently at him.

She seemed to be complaining about why he wouldn't help her.

No...don't come any closer!!!

"Hey fatty, can't you see where you're going?!"

A roguish voice rang out, instantly pulling Liu Guangze out of his nightmare. The dream shattered, and Liu Guangze groggily opened his eyes. Unbeknownst to him, five or six people were standing in front of him.

Her hair was dyed in all sorts of colors, and her clothing was always ahead of its time.

For the first time, Liu Guangze saw gratitude in the eyes of this group of thugs.

If it weren't for these people, I would have been corrupted by the abyss's energy and turned into a walking corpse, just like in the news.

But why would there be an abyss of aura in the city?

Keeping this question to himself, he turned his attention back to the group of thugs.

Having plenty of experience getting beaten up, Liu Guangze understood that he had been cornered. He had always been invisible at school and rarely made enemies.

The only one with whom there was a dispute was Ye Qing, which is truly tragic!

"I'm ready, you can go now."

A hint of sadness and a bitter smile flashed across Liu Guangze's lips. He put his schoolbag aside, then obediently squatted down, curling into a ball to avoid getting hurt in vital areas when he was beaten later.

"Haha, that's interesting. You're quite sensible, fatso!"

The leader of the thugs, whose arm was emblazoned with a tiger, was momentarily stunned when he saw Liu Guangze's actions, then burst into laughter along with the other thugs.

"If it weren't for orders from above, I wouldn't have the heart to beat you up. Little fatty, just bear with it, it won't hurt much, it'll just keep you in bed for ten days or half a month."

"stop!"

A shout startled the group of thugs who were about to make a move, and they looked behind them.

Wearing a light blue school uniform, with her hair tied in a single ponytail, she had delicate features and a youthful innocence unique to young girls.

"Wow, I've only ever heard of heroes rescuing damsels in distress, this is the first time I've ever seen a beautiful woman rescue a fat guy. Hey girl, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business, and you'd better get out of here."

Liu Guangze covered his head, and after a while, when he didn't see the thug's fist fall, he looked up and met the girl's annoyed eyes.

Bai Youqing?

"That's what I wanted to say to you all too. I'm not in a good mood right now, so if you know what's good for you, you'd better leave now. Otherwise, you'd better start planning to book a hospital bed!"

"This girl doesn't have big breasts, but she's got a big mouth."

The saying goes well.

Don't expose someone's shortcomings, and don't hit someone in the face.

The girl said no more and charged forward.

Amidst the clash of fists and feet, the girl delivered a powerful side kick, sending one of the thugs flying.

Seeing his underling kicked to the ground, the leader of the thugs felt a little flustered.

But he did receive money, so he still needs to adhere to basic professional ethics; otherwise, who would want to ask them for help in the future?

The leader of the thugs gritted his teeth and shouted, "Brothers, we've met our match! Let's go!"

Then the first one rushed up.

Two minutes later, the four thugs lay stiffly on the ground, their faces contorted in pain, groaning.

Bai Youqing shook her little hand; she was holding back, otherwise she could have killed the other person.

She just wanted to teach the other party a lesson; she wouldn't go so far as to kill them like she would a calamity beast.

But I feel much better now.

Bai Youqing, who was summoned to the office, had a rather unpleasant day. The magical girl without her magical core was like the 3D section losing Tifa, like Jerusalem without Jesus...

Her appearance here was purely accidental.

Before Sister Yuyi left today, she told me that things haven't been very peaceful lately.

Concerned for her brother's safety, she decided to go home with him.

Instead of waiting there, the older brother found his classmate being surrounded by a group of thugs.

Are you alright?

The girl bypassed the wailing thugs and came to Liu Guangze's side, extending her fair and smooth palm.