bookbashuk Chapter 58 Tangcao's Awakening!
Chapter 58 Tangcao's Awakening!
Chapter 58 Tangcao's Awakening!
"Don't worry, Sister Qin Nan, I understand. I definitely won't use any external methods to increase my magic power!"
Seeing that Qin Nan was speaking quite seriously, Tang Cao immediately waved her little fist and assured him.
Having played so many games and watched so many movies and anime, Tang Cao knew very well how superficial this method of improving combat power was.
In the context of fantasy novels, this would be a typical case of a "medicine-dependent" leveling-up, where the protagonist uses various rare and precious materials to refine elixirs and enhance their combat power, only to be directly killed by the protagonist, who is far stronger than them, because their combat power is relatively weak.
Commander Li once said something quite apt: "We don't do business that loses money." Tang Cao wouldn't do this kind of upgrade that seems like an improvement but actually has endless troubles, even without Qin Nan specifically reminding him.
However, Qin Nan simply nodded slightly and said, "While that's true, for a Red-rank magical girl like you, using a little bit of Emerald Crystal's power is perfectly fine."
"Sister Qin Nan, I've heard you say it so many times, but what exactly do these Red Rank and Yellow Rank mean?" Tang Cao still doesn't understand the magical girl ranking system.
Qin Nan sighed and explained, "Our power comes from the Rainbow Crystal Flower, and the ranking system is naturally based on the rainbow. The lowest level is red, and the highest is purple. However, it's been a long time since a purple-level magical girl has been born."
"Oh, I thought it was arranged in the order of white, green, blue, purple, and gold."
"You've been playing too many games, haven't you!"
"Hehe. Hehe"
Tang Cao chuckled foolishly, then continued to ask.
"Then why can a Red-Rank Magical Girl absorb Emerald Crystals?"
"Red-level magical girls are just starting out, and their magical power and combat strength are generally not high. If they want to protect the city, they must increase their magical power as soon as possible."
Composing himself, Qin Nan spoke quietly.
"Otherwise, you'll end up like you are now, having already roughly used magic, but unable to cast a single spell."
Tangcao immediately became excited at the mention of magic.
Having just witnessed Qin Nan's "final move" up close, Tang Cao was captivated by its elegance and coolness. She couldn't wait to learn magic and become as strong as him.
No girl doesn't wish to be beautiful, just as no boy doesn't wish to be a knight-errant.
If magical girls are destined to hide in the darkness and silently protect the real world, then I will also be the most dazzling and magnificent one in the darkness!
Seemingly sensing Tang Cao's thoughts, Qin Nan smiled slightly and spoke before the other party could speak.
"Anyway, I'll be spending a lot of time around Snow City lately, and since we've run into each other, I don't mind lending you a hand."
"Really!?" Tang Cao's face lit up with joy.
"But don't get too excited yet," Qin Nan said in a deep voice. "I'm only teaching you the basics of magic; how much you learn depends entirely on yourself."
As he spoke, a gloomy look appeared between Qin Nan's brows, as if he had thought of something.
"Also, the profession of magical girl is not as easy as you think. This is war, a war of life and death. We will not give our enemies cute code names, nor will we be superior to others just because we possess magic."
"If you don't want to die a horrible death in a sewer, rotting into a pile of flesh and making the news, you'd better be prepared!"
Qin Nan's words were resounding, and even Xiao Bai was intimidated by her aura, glancing slightly at Tang Cao.
On the other hand, Tang Cao gradually suppressed her smile and excitement, and calmed down.
Biting her lower lip, Tang Cao lowered her eyes, seemingly pondering whether she was truly ready.
The atmosphere on the rooftop fell silent. Neither Qin Nan nor Xiao Bai disturbed her; they simply waited quietly for Tang Cao's reply.
After an unknown amount of time, Tang Cao raised her head again, and this time, her eyes were extremely solemn.
"You know what? I have an older brother."
An evening breeze swept in.
Qin Nan and Xiao Bai both felt a chill.
Then Tang Cao continued.
"My brother is very good to me. I remember when I was little, he would secretly take me to the amusement park, buy me lots and lots of delicious food, and protect me when my parents scolded me."
"Later, after my brother went to high school, he was like a different person. He became anxious and irritable, and sometimes he would lock himself in the bathroom and yell at the mirror."
"I don't know what high school means to my brother. I only know that my brother seems to be getting further and further away from me, so I came to Snow City to attend high school, also to see what exactly happened to my brother."
"But you know what? I'm very happy, really happy."
"Because I discovered that the brother in my memory has returned, or you could say that my brother has never changed. He is still the brother who dotes on me and is good to me. No matter how much trouble I cause, he will never lose his temper with me."
After a pause, Tang Cao also revealed a smile.
"Sister Qin Nan, I was actually prepared for this a long time ago."
"I will protect the city well, I will wholeheartedly safeguard the real world, and I will do everything in my power to defeat all enemies, because—"
Exhale gently.
"Because I have family members I need to protect behind me."
After he finished speaking, the surrounding environment fell silent once again.
Qin Nan stared blankly at the Tangcao in front of him, his head buzzing, not knowing how to start a conversation.
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Xiaobai also lowered her body, her expression a mixture of praise for Tangcao and a hint of embarrassment, which made her face look a little strange.
After pondering for a long time, Qin Nan tried his best to keep his expression serious, and then nodded slightly.
"Good, I hope you can really keep your word."
Well said, but don't say it again next time.
With your brother's skill level, he doesn't need your protection at all.
Let alone ordinary heretics, even high-ranking officials would probably get slapped twice by your brother if they passed by.
However, looking at Tang Cao's resolute expression, Qin Nan couldn't help but feel a pang of envy deep in his heart.
Is this what family feels like?
To protect his sister, the brother risked his life to fight against the greedy beings throughout the entire mirror plane, while the sister, in turn, resolved to fight against the heretics for the rest of her life to protect her brother.
Look at yourself.
It seems that apart from Little Grey, he is left with only loneliness.
Slowly suppressing the jumbled thoughts in his mind, Qin Nan looked at Tang Cao again.
"Since you're prepared, I'll make time this weekend to teach you about magical girl battles."
"yes!"
Tang Cao responded, and an excited smile returned to her face.
After exchanging contact information, Qin Nan vanished into the night sky in a flash, leaving Tang Cao and Xiao Bai standing on the rooftop.
Looking in the direction Qin Nan left, Tang Cao finally couldn't suppress her joy and jumped up excitedly.
"Yay! I can finally learn magic!"
"Let It Go~ Let It Go~"
While scattering glistening snowflakes with her hands, Tangcao danced gracefully.
Seeing this, Xiaobai couldn't help but lower her head and rub her forehead.
"Don't go anymore, try to figure out how to get down from here first."
"Oh"
(End of this chapter)