indianbanksassociation Chapter 345 Memorial
Chapter 345 Memorial
Chapter 345 Memorial
Although Hoshino Lanri had moved to Yun Jingtian City, she didn't rush to move there but instead stayed temporarily in Yun Jingtian City.
Bai Youqing's problem is serious, but the other members of the Kikyo Judgment Team also need psychological treatment.
At night, when the Kikyo Magician brought Bai Youqing back to Yun Jingtian City, the magical girl juniors in the living room were very quiet. None of them were playing games; they were all looking at the magical girl textbooks that the Violet Magician had distributed.
Even Xia Qing, who usually loves playing games, is currently memorizing data on a tablet.
From the girls' muttering, it was clear they were memorizing the characteristics and weaknesses of the abyssal beasts...
Upon seeing this, Bai Youqing silently joined the group, but the spot she chose seemed to be quite far from her companions, and she sat alone in a corner.
Kikyo didn't know what to say. She went to the kitchen, opened the CCSA chat box, and found her chat messages with Violet.
Scrolling from the bottom to the top, you can see photos of most of the Kikyo Judgment Team members and their meals for the day. This is what she asked the Violet Magician about the Kikyo Judgment Team's living conditions every day after she went on her business trip. The other party never sent a word, only photos.
Over time, she no longer needed to type; the other party would send her a photo three times a day, morning, noon, and night.
It's like clocking in at work.
What she's most curious about now is when Teacher Xiaobai discovered her true identity.
Unfortunately, this question may never have an answer.
Kikyo, the sorceress, glanced reluctantly at the pale purple figure in the photo before beginning to prepare dinner for the members of Kikyo's Judgment Squad.
In the living room, Xia Qing blinked and stretched. She had finally finished memorizing the first chapter about the Abyss Calamity Beast. She really didn't know how Han Xue had memorized all of its strange characteristics.
Turning her head, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye. The person was sitting cross-legged in the corner of the house, seemingly quite distant from them, essentially giving them the silent treatment.
Today, the magician Kikyo took the other person out, mostly hoping to help them get out of the situation, but it seems that the effect is not very good.
Xia Qing moved lightly, holding a book in her hand. She didn't do anything, just moved a little closer to the other person, glanced at them, and when she found that they didn't react, she continued to close the distance between them.
In the midst of this tug-of-war, Xia Qing finally reached Bai Youqing's side. Seeing that the other party did not react, Xia Qing did not care and also sat down on the ground to read a book.
Han Xue and Li Xuanyu exchanged a glance and nodded slightly. Then, a very magical scene unfolded in the living room. When Kikyo came out of the kitchen, Xia Qing and the others were sitting on the sofa on the east side of the living room, while Bai Youqing was sitting on the floor on the west side.
Now, Xia Qing, Li Xuanyu, and Han Xue have all moved from the sofa on the east side to the floor on the west side, tightly surrounding Bai Youqing.
Seeing this, Kikyo, the magician, gently curved her lips into a relieved smile.
Bai Youqing's autism stems from the heavy guilt and self-blame she carries within her.
But Xia Qing and the others didn't criticize her verbally; they only offered their companionship and support through their actions.
Kikyo the Magician believes that the sincerity and care of the Kikyo Judgment Team members will one day break down the barriers in Bai Youqing's heart.
Let her handle the rest.
The next day, Kikyo the Magician set off with the members of the Kikyo Judgment Team, taking a bus to stroll around various scenic spots in the Tianxin District and relax.
"For some reason, among the thirteen districts of Yeqiu City, only Tianxin District did not experience a miasma crisis."
Although the magical girls and special agents in the other areas were mobilized very quickly, a large number of people were still inevitably infected. Some died directly, some were sent to the hospital for treatment, and others took advantage of their mild illness to buy train tickets, high-speed rail tickets, and plane tickets to various regions.
They didn't consider at all the possibility that their infection with the gas might harm others.
Currently, dozens of vicious assault cases have occurred across the country, all in transportation hubs and densely populated areas. These patients suddenly mutated and launched indiscriminate attacks on surrounding citizens.
The most serious incident was the 811 incident at Yeqiu International Airport, where a citizen on a plane flying from Yeqiu to Dongying suddenly mutated, directly causing the entire flight to crash.
Kikyo, the magician, glanced at the news and then at the recent CCSA mission releases in Tianxin District, and noticed something particularly strange.
While calamities occur almost constantly in other places, the abyssal beasts in Tianxin District are eerily quiet; even those strange people haven't seen a single one yet.
It seemed that overnight, all the unstable factors in Tianxin District disappeared.
After turning off her phone, Kikyo rubbed her temples, feeling inexplicably irritated.
Ever since the Violet Mage died, her hands have been inexplicably itchy, and she always wants to kill a few Abyss Beasts to relieve the itch, but she doesn't know why.
"Have you heard? Tomorrow, the Yeqiu City Cemetery is preparing to hold a funeral ceremony for the Violet Mage and the magical girls who have sacrificed their lives in recent years."
"The Violet Mage? Who is that, with such a big reputation?"
"Haven't you seen those magical girl videos that are all the rage online lately?"
A young man wearing black-rimmed glasses and carrying a backpack glanced out the window and shook his head. "No, I never watch anime. It's childish."
"Oh right, right right, right, you don't even look at the shirt you're wearing, whose design is on it? You're just lying through your teeth, aren't you?"
"What's so interesting about a emotionless, loli-like magical girl? I'll always be a fan of Kikyo the Wizard!"
"What nonsense are you spouting in broad daylight? Let's get down to business. The Violet Mage was fighting the Abyss Beast the night before last. She was brutally killed by the Abyss Beast while trying to save an impetuous and reckless junior magical girl. You didn't see the live stream; the screen was filled with blood dripping from the sky."
"Holy crap, this is explosive! Why isn't the official team censoring it?"
"I don't know, but the internet was in an uproar back then. If the authorities hadn't intervened and banned those who opened the boxes, I'm telling you, that pale green magical girl would probably be stuck at her doorstep right now, getting rotten eggs thrown at her every day."
"No, there's no need for that."
"Do you remember the artistic gymnastics event at the Paris Olympics a while back? That magical girl named Green Ivy was just as bad as him. Except the former only lost a gold medal, while the latter could lose her life."
"Damn, stop talking, my blood pressure is already rising. Did you get the address and identity of that pale green magical girl? I want to send her some local specialties."
"No, but isn't tomorrow the funeral ceremony? The Kikyo Judgment Team will definitely be there then..."
"Wouldn't that be a bit inappropriate?"
"It's not like I'm the only one who wants to do this. You don't know that there are already a lot of people online who are preparing to form a group. On the one hand, they are preparing to pay tribute to the Violet Wizard, and on the other hand, they want to see what face this magical girl who is protected by the authorities has to continue to be a magical girl."
The conversation on the bus instantly turned the faces of the Kikyo Judgment Team members deathly pale, and their previous relaxed mood vanished without a trace.
When they turned around, they found that Bai Youqing's expression had not changed at all.
But her trembling body revealed that her inner world was far from as calm as it appeared.
Kikyo, the magician, didn't say anything and silently led them off the train at the next stop.
When an event is discussed in a public setting, it means that the public opinion surrounding the event has spread to all aspects of society.
Even though she was Kikyo, the magician, she couldn't stop it all.
After the Kikyo Judgment Squad spent the morning sightseeing, Kikyo the Magician took them home after the bus incident.
In the afternoon, Kikyo the Magician planned to play games with these magical girl juniors to help them relax.
However, Bai Youqing once again subjected the four of them to cold treatment, and went to the sofa alone, silently opening the book "The Magical Structure of the Abyss Demoness".
Those dull eyes revealed only unparalleled seriousness and numbness.
Bai Youqing's actions also indirectly influenced the other magical girls.
Although the atmosphere in the living room was somewhat oppressive, the seriousness and hatred emanating from them were even more profound.
The members of the Kikyo Judgment Team are really strong!
At night, when Kikyo, the magician, went to check on her magical girl juniors under the moonlight to see if they were properly covered with blankets, she faintly heard a few sobbing sounds from under the covers.
Her outstretched arm slowly fell, eventually turning into a soft sigh.
The day before, when Kikyo the Magician took the Kikyo Judgment Team out for a trip, the sun was shining brightly and a gentle breeze was blowing.
But on the day of the burial ceremony, the sky suddenly changed slightly, and the bright sky became somewhat gloomy.
Dark clouds gradually gathered, and a faint melancholy filled the air.
When Kikyo had finished preparing breakfast, the magical girl juniors had already transformed and were sitting in chairs. Their eyes were slightly red, indicating that they had probably cried before transforming.
Bai Youqing, who was standing to the side, looked rather unwell. She opened her eyes wearily, as if she hadn't slept all night, and her slightly swollen eyes were completely unfocused.
Today, the members of the Kikyo Judgment Team generally didn't have much of an appetite, and they only ate a little bit before setting off.
Downstairs, a white minibus was parked. This was specially prepared by Peng Liang to prevent Bai Youqing from actually encountering the terrorist attack that the group on the bus had mentioned. The minibus was mixed in with the vehicles heading to Yeqiu City Cemetery and did not stand out.
On the way to the cemetery, the city's public address system began to slowly play:
[Emergency Broadcast Announcement from Ye Qiu Municipal Government]
Dear citizens:
At this moment, Yeqiu City is immersed in solemn silence. With heavy hearts, we announce the heartbreaking news that our beloved hero, the Violet Mage, has recently left us. She, the selfless and courageous guardian, the shining star that illuminated countless days and nights in Yeqiu City, tragically sacrificed herself while fulfilling her duties.
The Violet Mage, this great magical girl with a fearless heart and extraordinary abilities, has protected our beloved Yeqiu City for many years. Her heroic deeds, her sacrifices and contributions deserve to be remembered by all of us forever.
She has saved countless citizens from distress, and her figure is always the first to appear in times of crisis; she challenges evil witches, defeats monsters, and even confronts those terrifying abyssal beasts head-on, winning back one peaceful day after another for us.
Furthermore, the Violet Mage devoted considerable effort to compiling magical girl textbooks and improving the magical girl inspector system, paving the way for the cultivation of a new generation of guardians and ensuring the proper inheritance and development of magical power.
Violet Mage, you are the glory of Yeqiu City, and your spirit will live on forever. Please accept our deepest gratitude and respect; your great deeds and sacrifices will not be forgotten.
In the days to come, let us unite as one, upholding the legacy of the Violet Mage, and together build a better and stronger Yeqiu City. May you find eternal peace in heaven, and may your radiance continue to illuminate our path forward.
Ye Qiu Municipal Government [August 3, 2024]
The broadcast was repeated three times, briefly introducing the Violet Mage's contributions to Yeqiu City. The citizens of Yeqiu City knew as much more about her than the Security Bureau did during this period. Originally, the Violet Mage's popularity was only a bit of a sensation on the Internet, but most people were already used to it.
There are countless anime, movies, and novels about magical girls, but all of this changed the moment the Violet Wizard died trying to stop the Abyss Demon from saving Yeqiu City. It was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating a huge ripple effect. Wait, the magical girl in your video actually has a real-life counterpart!
I've only just met you, and you've already sent me something?!
Most people had mixed feelings, but they still held the heroic magical girls who sacrificed themselves for them in high esteem. Many residents from the surrounding area spontaneously came to the Yeqiu City Cemetery to offer a bouquet of flowers to the Violet Magician.
In addition, many people even came from other places to pay their respects to the Violet Mage. It should be noted that the other areas are not like Tianxin District. Although the impact of the miasma bombs in these areas is not as serious as it was a few days ago, there are still quite a few infected monsters hiding there.
If they're unlucky, they could very well be attacked by these ruthless and eccentric people.
However, perhaps they were lucky, because they didn't encounter any of these strange people along the way.
The influx of people from other places has resulted in a massive crowd at the Yeqiu City Cemetery. Special agents are stationed everywhere on the ground to maintain order, while magical girls occasionally fly overhead, their gazes fixed intently on the surroundings, fearing that a monstrous abyss beast or monster might suddenly appear from somewhere.
The magical girl and special agents only need to maintain security at the scene, but the citizens have many more things to consider. They need to rush from their homes to offer flowers to the Violet Magician and to find that damned pale green magical girl.
Looking out at the sea of people, the members of the Kikyo Judgment Team felt both happy and fearful.
Unlike other vehicles, the minibus they were in didn't need to slowly go through security checks and wait. As they approached the Yeqiu City Cemetery, a black special operations vehicle escorted the minibus up the mountain from the other side.
A few minutes later, Bai Youqing got off the car with Kikyo the Magician.
At this moment, a light drizzle began to fall from the sky, and white mist enveloped the mountain stream.
This made the special agent who was leading the way hesitate. He looked at the black umbrella in his hand and wondered how to divide this umbrella.
However, Kikyo, the magician, did not make things difficult for the other party. She simply waved her hand, and a golden magical barrier appeared around the special agents and magical girl juniors.
The Violet Mage is buried in the second cemetery, where the families of four members of the Violet Judgment Squad were once buried. Now, the Violet Mage, the captain of the Violet Judgment Squad, is also buried here.
According to the special agents, this was requested by the Lotus Mage, and they even vaguely heard that the other party was preparing to restart the Violet Judgment Squad, but they didn't know if it was true or not.
When the Kikyo Mage arrived with the Kikyo Judgment Team members, the Osmanthus Mage, the Osmanthus Judgment Team, and the Lotus Mage had already arrived.
The lotus mage stood there quietly, muttering to himself, as if he were saying something.
However, when she caught a glimpse of Kikyo's Judgment Team and Bai Youqing out of the corner of her eye, her complex emotions erupted like a volcano.
The sorrow and longing that were whispered instantly transformed into a raging fire of anger.
"Green Ivy, how dare you even show your face here?"
Looking at the lotus mage before her, who was filled with anger and disgust, Bai Youqing lowered her head.
In that instant, she recalled the scene when her brother brought her to the Yeqiu City Cemetery last time.
She seemed to understand why her brother hadn't fought back when that angry parent beat him up.
The Kikyo mage silently stepped in front of Bai Youqing and slowly said, "Lotus mage, I know you and Violet mage have a deep bond. But Violet mage was also the vice-captain of our Kikyo Judgment Squad. Our team members also feel pain and sorrow for her departure. I think that if she were still here, this would not be the scene she would have wanted to see."
"Hmph, the members of the Kikyo Judgment Squad are weak, there's nothing I can do about it, but what about you? As the captain of the Kikyo Judgment Squad, you didn't fight alongside your team members immediately when faced with the calamity, ultimately leading to the fall of the Violet Mage. Magical Girl Greenie bears responsibility, but you, Kikyo Mage, are definitely not without responsibility as well!"
The Lotus Mage glared fiercely at the Kikyo Mage, then turned and left without giving her any face.
The Osmanthus Mage hesitated for a moment, then approached the Kikyo Mage and said slowly, "Kikyo Mage, please don't mind what the Lotus Mage said. She wasn't like this before. It's just that the Violet Mage has many special meanings for her."
"Yes, I understand."
The bellflower mage's gentle expression remained unchanged as she nodded slightly to the osmanthus mage.
"Okay, then I won't bother you any longer."
After the Osmanthus Magician finished speaking, she left without ever glancing at the members of the Kikyo Judgment Team, treating them as if they were strangers.