66: plan

Mizuno Hiroshi's voice echoed through the ruined city, each word like a heavy drumbeat striking the hearts of those newly converted Monsters.

His words were like a basin of ice water, extinguishing the last glimmer of hope in the hearts of the Monsters.

They had originally fantasized about escaping this ruin and returning to their former lives, but Mizuno Hiroshi's words ruthlessly shattered their illusions.

They were Monsters now, existences that this world would not tolerate.

The Magical Girls, once their protectors, were now their greatest threat.

Mizuno Hiroshi's sharp gaze swept over the faces of the Monsters, taking in the fear, despair, and unwillingness written upon them.

He sneered inwardly but remained composed.

He knew that these Monsters now had no one to rely on but him; only by following him could they survive in this hostile world.

As for those fools who still held onto hope and dreamed of escaping Mingyu City, he would not only refrain from warning them but would also be happy to see them fail.

Because, for now, once they left Mingyu City and lost the protection of the super-large magical array, they would immediately lose their sanity and degenerate into beasts.

Even if there were one or two gifted individuals who could retain their sanity after becoming Monsters.

Only by experiencing the cruelty of the Magical Girls would they truly understand that he was their only savior.

After Mizuno Hiroshi finished giving his instructions in an orderly manner, his majestic gaze, like that of a hawk, swept toward two figures in the crowd—the Monsters transformed from the Mayor and the Mayor's wife.

He extended two fingers and beckoned them to come before him.

"From today on, you two are my messengers, responsible for conveying my orders." Mizuno Hiroshi's voice echoed through the ruins.

"Do you understand?"

The Mayor and the Mayor's wife trembled in fear, like two chickens whose throats had been gripped, and could only nod with difficulty.

Mizuno Hiroshi nodded with satisfaction, then turned to face the remaining Monsters and declared loudly: "I have selected my messengers, who are responsible for conveying my orders. Anyone who dares to defy them will face the consequences!"

After speaking, Mizuno Hiroshi left with the Mayor and his wife.

Those Monsters converted from officials stood rooted to the spot like statues, their dull gazes following the three figures as they walked away.

The flames of jealousy burned fiercely in their empty eye sockets, and low, beast-like growls emanated from the depths of their throats, only to be quickly suppressed by fear.

Even though they had now turned into half-human, half-ghost Monsters, the Mayor and his wife, despite their changed identities, remained high and mighty, existences they could only look up to but never reach.

Mizuno Hiroshi brought the Mayor and his wife back to his own luxury villa; after all, he had deliberately avoided his own home during the previous battle.

Stepping into the magnificent hall, a familiar scent of luxury wafted over them, forming a sharp contrast with the ruin and decay outside.

Mizuno Hiroshi stood in the center of the hall, dark purple light suddenly appearing in his hands, and two beams of light, like spirit snakes, struck the Mayor and the Mayor's wife respectively.

Under the shroud of light, their twisted limbs gradually returned to normal, and within a moment, both had recovered their original human forms.

The couple looked at each other, full of confusion, and looked around in fear and anxiety.

At this moment, Mizuno Hiroshi spoke: "Dad, Mom, don't worry, it's me..." As he spoke, the dark purple light on his body flickered again, and his figure began to change, gradually fading from his Monster form to reveal his original handsome face.

"Hi... Hiroshi? You... what is this..." The Mayor and his wife stood in the villa's hall, the light of the crystal chandelier spilling onto them, reflecting the shock and confusion intertwined on their faces.

They had witnessed Mizuno Hiroshi change from a Monster back into a human, which exceeded their comprehension, like a dream.

"Hiroshi, are... are you really our son?" Sasaki Mieko asked with a trembling voice, tears shimmering in her eyes.

Mizuno Hiroshi smiled slightly, walked up to them, and whispered a little secret that only the three of them knew: "Mom, do you remember when I was a child and took the black pearl Dad gave you to play with as a marble, and ended up being punished by standing in the corner?"

"Dad, do you remember when I wanted to have a barbecue as a child and burned your and Mom's photo album as firewood?"

Hearing this, Sasaki Mieko could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down her face as she hugged Mizuno Hiroshi: "It really is you! My Hiroshi!" Mizuno Masao also walked forward excitedly, and the father and son hugged tightly.

Previously, they had been worried that their child had died at the hands of those mindless Monsters or that so-called Monster Emperor.

"Hiroshi, how did you become like this?" Sasaki Mieko asked impatiently.

Mizuno Hiroshi took a deep breath and began to recount his encounter ten years ago.

Ten years ago, when he was going to the suburbs to conduct a new social experiment, he didn't know why he suddenly wanted to walk deep into the forest; now that he thought about it, he must have been bewitched by a Monster at that time.

Deep in the forest, he encountered a Monster, a Monster severely wounded by a Magical Girl, struggling in the forest while dragging its broken body.

After seeing him, that Monster used its last ounce of strength to inflict a severe injury on him, and then forcibly entered his body.

"Ten years ago... that sudden severe injury, was it..." Mizuno Masao's face changed, and he asked anxiously.

Mizuno Hiroshi nodded silently.

Mizuno Masao was suddenly filled with desolation and deep regret.

He had been completely unaware when his son needed him the most.

Sasaki Mieko stroked Mizuno Hiroshi's face with heartache, her tears flowing uncontrollably.

"After that Monster entered my body, perhaps because the injuries were too severe, it died shortly after, but its body fused with mine, and I became a... Monster with sanity." Mizuno Hiroshi's voice was low and hoarse. "I was afraid, I was afraid of being killed by a Magical Girl... In the torment of fear, I came up with a bold idea: if the whole world were Monsters, I wouldn't have to be afraid anymore." He paused and continued: "I spent ten years researching and finally found a way to turn humans into Monsters..."

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "I didn't tell you before because I was worried about accidents..."

After hearing Mizuno Hiroshi's story, Mizuno Masao sat on the sofa, silent for a long time. The hall was silent, with only the ticking of the wall clock.

Sasaki Mieko also stopped crying and sat quietly beside her husband.

Finally, Mizuno Masao gritted his teeth and said firmly: "Hiroshi, since we have come this far, we cannot stop! Otherwise, countless Magical Girls will come to take your life!"

Hearing her husband's words, Sasaki Mieko quickly adjusted her emotions, her eyes full of determination.

They would never allow their child to be harmed.

The couple began to ask Mizuno Hiroshi various questions, pacing back and forth in the hall, thinking while asking Mizuno Hiroshi questions, helping him analyze the situation and plan for the future.

"Hiroshi, you cannot be limited to Mingyu City; you must turn more cities into Monster Cities like Mingyu City!" Mizuno Masao said seriously. "You must..."

Outside Mizuno Hiroshi's villa, night had quietly fallen, and the stars sparsely dotted the dark blue sky.

A breeze blew, carrying a hint of chill, blowing the trees in the villa's front yard and making a rustling sound.

Mizuno Hiroshi stood on the steps, turning to face his parents standing at the door.

His face carried an indescribable, complex emotion.

It was a mix of trust and dependence on his parents, and guilt for deceiving parents who had always loved him selflessly.

"Dad, Mom, leave the next matters to you. I need to continue to Cultivate and become stronger, so that if a Magical Girl comes to the door, I won't be helpless due to lack of power."

"Everything in Mingyu City is under your full authority. As for those Monsters, you can dispatch them as you wish."

Mizuno Masao and Sasaki Mieko looked at each other; they hadn't expected their son to trust them so much, directly handing such important power into their hands.

"Hiroshi, don't worry, we will handle everything well." Mizuno Masao's tone was firm.

"Hiroshi, you must be careful when you go out. If there really is a Magical Girl, come back quickly. If they want to destroy you, they will have to step over your mother's and your father's corpses first." Sasaki Mieko also urged him from the side.

Mizuno Hiroshi's expression was complex upon hearing his parents' words, but he immediately smiled slightly and nodded, indicating he knew. Then he raised his hands, and dark purple light danced in his palms.

The light, like strands of silk, was injected into the bodies of Mizuno Masao and Sasaki Mieko respectively.

A warm and powerful force instantly surged into their limbs and bones, nourishing their flesh and bones, and strengthening their muscles and nerves.

They could clearly feel their bodies undergoing earth-shaking changes, and a powerful force was sprouting within them.

"Dad, Mom, I have enhanced your power; it can help you manage Mingyu City better." Mizuno Hiroshi's voice sounded a bit low in the night. "I'm leaving now; I'll be back in three months."

After speaking, he turned and left, his figure disappearing into the night.

He stepped on the fallen leaves and walked toward the outskirts of Mingyu City.

The surrounding trees swayed in the night wind, making a rustling sound like a low chant.

The air was filled with the fragrance of soil, mixed with a hint of fresh grass and wood, which made Mizuno Hiroshi's complex mood relax a little.

About an hour later, he arrived in front of a dense forest.

Deep in the forest, there was a lonely house hidden in the darkness.

He gently pushed open the wooden door of the house, the hinges making a creaking sound that was particularly harsh in the quiet night.

Inside the house, Xiang Yan was sitting at the table. Hearing the door open, he immediately stood up and bowed respectfully to Mizuno Hiroshi: "Your Majesty, you are here. Is everything going well?" His voice carried concern.

"Senior..."

Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Xiang Yan.

"Your Majesty, this old subject has said many times, I am just your subject, and you are the supreme Emperor, so do not mention the word 'Senior' again." Xiang Yan lowered his head, his tone respectful but unquestionable.

Mizuno Hiroshi smiled helplessly. Although he verbally agreed with Xiang Yan, the next sentence he spoke illustrated what it meant to "you say what you say, I do what I do."

"Senior, things are progressing smoothly, and everything is as you expected. My parents have planned a series of schemes for me. Let me tell you in detail."

Xiang Yan listened quietly, nodding slightly from time to time to show that he was listening carefully.

After Mizuno Hiroshi finished telling his parents' plan, a hint of worry appeared on his face.

He frowned, his tone carrying a hint of hesitation: "Senior, are my parents' suggestions a bit too hasty? Other cities are not like ours; they are still guarded by Magical Girls. This is not a good situation for us."

Hearing Mizuno Hiroshi's question, Xiang Yan smiled slightly. He spoke slowly, his voice low and magnetic, as if telling a long-buried secret: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry so much about those problems."

"Do you still remember that terrifying pressure from eleven years ago?"

Mizuno Hiroshi's body trembled slightly. The feeling of fear from eleven years ago surged into his heart instantly. It was a tremor that seemed to come from the depths of his Soul, making him remember it vividly to this day.

At that time, the whole world seemed to be trembling under that pressure, and he, as a small fry back then, could only feel deep fear under that powerful force.

"That was a powerful trump card left by the previous Monster Emperor," Xiang Yan continued, his tone carrying a hint of awe, "all for the sake of escorting the newly born Monster Emperor."

"Now, the vast, roughly two billion square kilometers of land extending from Mingyu City toward the undeveloped interior is like our safe zone. Magical Girls will never appear there; we can completely develop and grow with peace of mind."

Mizuno Hiroshi was shocked beyond measure upon hearing this news. He had never imagined that the force that made him fear eleven years ago was the legacy left by the previous Monster Emperor.

Thinking of the fear at that time, an inexplicable self-doubt welled up in his heart. Could he really reach that height?

Xiang Yan seemed to see through Mizuno Hiroshi's unease. He comforted him in a gentle tone: "Your Majesty, do you remember that I said you are still in your infancy? When you fully grow up, you can also reach that level, so do not doubt yourself." His tone was firm, full of trust and expectation for Mizuno Hiroshi, like a warm current that dispelled the gloom in Mizuno Hiroshi's heart.

After hearing this, the unease in Mizuno Hiroshi's heart gradually dissipated, replaced by infinite longing and desire.

He took a deep breath, his eyes full of determination. He longed to become more powerful and longed to have the power to control everything.

At this moment, Xiang Yan spoke again, his tone carrying a hint of seductive implication: "Also, Your Majesty, must remember to implement the human captivity plan. Humans are like continuous fuel for us. Whether now or in the future, our development in all aspects still needs them to provide us with power."

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