38: Monster Appearance 3

As the black ripples completely enveloped the entire city, the negative energy in people's bodies began to intensify again.

If the negative energy in the city's inhabitants before was like tiny sparks, it had now evolved into Fireflies.

But among these sparks, there was an anomaly; he had undergone super-evolution, becoming a candle.

"What excellent Materials for a villain," Xiang Yan thought, then glanced at the Snow Rabbit, only to find that the Snow Rabbit had no reaction to it.

"Can it not perceive this negative energy, or does it not care?"

After thinking for a while, Xiang Yan was more inclined to believe that the Snow Rabbit couldn't perceive it, because judging by what the Snow Rabbit had done, negative energy must be of great use to it.

Now, with such a talented boy with excellent Aptitude in front of it, even if there was a screening mechanism, an exception could be made for such a Genius boy.

After understanding this, Xiang Yan also withdrew his gaze. As an unregistered person, he hadn't planned to stir up trouble before the story officially began, so paying attention was useless. However, he still casually left a mark, just in case.

Next, he continued his work of reverse-engineering techniques and monitoring the Snow Rabbit.

The Snow Rabbit moved again, quickly setting up a Magic Circle around the black crystal.

Xiang Yan noted down the structure of this Magic Circle, secretly pleased: "Good, good, another new gain."

After setting up the Magic Circle, the Snow Rabbit quietly left the location of the crystal and returned to the city.

Xiang Yan sensed the Snow Rabbit's movement but didn't immediately follow, instead leaving some hidden surveillance methods to ensure he would know what was happening there in time.

Watching the Snow Rabbit, whose direction was clear after entering the city, Xiang Yan knew that this fellow had definitely done more than just put a protective shield on the girl earlier.

Sure enough, the Snow Rabbit soon found the girl from before in the crowd.

At this moment, the girl was walking quickly down the street, head bowed, feeling uneasy.

She didn't know why everyone around her suddenly became so irritable, with even minor things leading to quarrels, and even fights.

Just walking here, the girl had seen at least five violent incidents, and the sharp gazes of the people around her made her even more terrified.

At this moment, the girl just wanted to hurry home.

Perhaps because she bumped into something while looking down, the girl was forced to stop and look around, but saw nothing.

Suddenly, a strange creature resembling a Snow Rabbit doll appeared before the girl's eyes.

"Oh, girl! Come and become a Magical Girl!" As the Snow Rabbit appeared, a voice also came simultaneously.

"Ah?!"

Startled by this sudden strange creature, the girl couldn't help but cry out.

This sudden cry of surprise caused the surrounding pedestrians to turn their heads.

Seeing the Snow Rabbit appear before the girl, Xiang Yan understood that the story had begun.

This is the first Magical Girl story I've witnessed. Wouldn't it be too regrettable not to participate?

With this thought, Xiang Yan took out his identity certificate and couldn't help but think.

"I didn't expect this Snow Rabbit to advance the storyline so quickly after waking up this time. This thing should have been used earlier, but it's not too late now. I'll find a time to poach that Genius boy. Fortunately, I left a mark just now, otherwise, poaching him would be troublesome."

After the identity certificate was used, a vast amount of information instantly flooded his mind.

The details of all residents in the city, including names, ages, occupations, addresses, and more, were presented before him in meticulous detail.

Xiang Yan quickly scanned this information, and a small portion of it piqued his interest.

These people all looked remarkably similar to him, differing only in age, as if they were him at different stages of life.

Some were young and green, some mature and steady, and some were even already old and frail.

While paying attention to this small group of people, Xiang Yan also saw the note Nelson had left for him.

The note said that this was a group of body doubles Nelson had specifically prepared for him, like products on an assembly line. Under Nelson's special regulation, a body double would be born every year until Xiang Yan used the identity certificate and selected an identity, otherwise, it would continue indefinitely. Xiang Yan took a look and chose a body double who looked like him at 12 years old, a brat named Sakura Hikaru.

Immediately after making his choice, Xiang Yan felt the unconscious suppression that the world had always exerted on him disappear. However, he also knew that this disappearance of suppression was only limited to when he wasn't using extraordinary powers.

If he were to use extraordinary powers, the suppression would still apply. He needed to quickly put a 'skin' on his power.

Thinking this, Xiang Yan began to adjust his figure and decided to make a cameo appearance as a passerby first.

Seeing the sharp gazes of the surrounding people, the girl felt a little scared again, and her body became somewhat stiff.

At this moment, a childish voice broke the brief silence.

"Sister, what's wrong?" a small boy, dressed plainly and appearing to be about twelve years old, asked in an innocent tone.

He gazed at the girl with a pair of clear eyes, full of curiosity.

The girl was startled by the sudden voice. She looked at the little boy who had been staring at her, then looked at the Snow Rabbit floating in mid-air, realizing that this strange creature might only be visible to her.

"It's nothing, nothing, you go home quickly," she said in a panic, then hurried away, as if something terrifying was chasing her from behind.

Xiang Yan saw the girl leave in a hurry, pouted, then skipped away in the opposite direction.

The girl jogged all the way until she stopped in an empty park.

"What exactly are you? Why are you following me?" The girl mustered her courage and asked the Snow Rabbit that had been floating beside her.

She could clearly feel her heart pounding like a drum, almost leaping out of her chest.

The Snow Rabbit blinked its red eyes and said in a sweet voice: "My name is Snow Rabbit, and I am a Magical Pet. The Gods in heaven have sensed that a large amount of dark power has gathered in this city, and a terrifying Monster who wants to destroy the world is about to be born. Therefore, the Gods sent me down to find kind and beautiful girls to sign a contract with, to become Magical Girls and protect this beautiful world."

"Oh, beautiful and kind girl, are you willing to become a Magical Girl and protect the world with me?"

Hiding in the shadows, Xiang Yan couldn't help but roll his eyes upon hearing this, muttering to himself: "What nerve, the ability to lie through its teeth is truly amazing."

After hearing the Snow Rabbit's words, the girl's eyes sparkled, "Yes! I do! I want to become a Magical Girl!"

Xiang Yan was dumbfounded by this scene.

No, why did you agree so quickly? Shouldn't you refuse first? Then this guy would pester you, and finally, when the Monster appears and a crisis arises, seeing the suffering people, you would have a change of heart and become a Magical Girl, right?

The story's development was a bit different from what he expected.

But upon closer thought, he understood.

After all, in this world, Magical Girls and Monsters are widely known, and every girl in this world yearns to become a legendary Magical Girl.

If it weren't for the fact that the channels to become a Magical Girl hadn't been leaked at all, he was sure that this world would be overflowing with Magical Girls.

The girl and the Snow Rabbit signed a contract, and the girl also told the Snow Rabbit her name.

Amatsuki Futaba.

After the contract was signed, the Snow Rabbit cleared its throat and said in a deliberately solemn tone: "Very good, Twin Leaf, you are now a glorious Magical Girl reserve!"

"Don't make that face, you'll be promoted soon. I need to return to Heaven once to report to the great Gods that I have found the Magical Girl who can save the world!"

"And get your Magical Crystal from the Gods. When you get your own Magical Crystal, you will become a true Magical Girl!"

"Magical Crystal?" Xiang Yan muttered to himself.

Unlike Amatsuki Futaba, who was concerned about whether she was an official Magical Girl, Xiang Yan keenly grasped a term. He knew very well that the dead Snow Rabbit's talk of returning to Heaven to report was nonsense.

Thinking of the two crystals in the Snow Rabbit's hand, the black one certainly couldn't be associated with anything righteous or good.

Then the remaining white crystal that the Snow Rabbit hadn't used must be the so-called Magical Crystal. If that's the line of thought, then wouldn't the black crystal be... While Xiang Yan was deep in thought, the Snow Rabbit pulled out three books from the Void Realm. The covers were titled "History of Magical Girls," "Heavenly Code," and "Basic Magical Girl Studies (Volume 1)," respectively.

It handed the books to Amatsuki Futaba, saying solemnly: "These three books are very important basic courses that every Magical Girl must study."

"During the time you wait for me, study them well. They are the foundation for you to protect the world in the future!"

"Finally, remember, do not tell anyone your identity as a Magical Girl or the process of becoming one, in any form. This is a rule set by the Gods, and it concerns the safety of the world!"

When the Snow Rabbit said the last sentence, Xiang Yan keenly noticed that it used some kind of enchanting ability, making the girl nod unconsciously.

Xiang Yan narrowed his eyes, "This Snow Rabbit..."

Amatsuki Futaba took the books, holding them carefully in her arms, her face beaming with a happy smile.

She nodded vigorously, promising earnestly: "Lord Snow Rabbit, I will study hard! I will definitely not let down the expectations of the Gods!"

The Snow Rabbit smiled in satisfaction, then swayed, transforming into a white light, and vanished before Amatsuki Futaba.

Amatsuki Futaba looked at the spot where the Snow Rabbit disappeared, clutching the books tightly in her arms, as if they were the most precious treasures in the world.

She took a deep breath, as if filled with power, then turned and walked towards home.

After confirming that Amatsuki Futaba had walked far away, the Snow Rabbit's figure reappeared on the previously empty street.

The Snow Rabbit looked in the direction Amatsuki Futaba had left, nodded slightly, and quietly followed her. Without Amatsuki Futaba's knowledge, it secretly cast several Magic Circles on her and once again enveloped her in positive energy.

Only then did it turn and leave, returning to the black crystal, silently lurking and waiting for something.