“So, isn’t this me making it up to you?”
Tang Nai’s words didn’t ruffle her at all; it seemed she was no longer easily angered by anything.
“So, what do you want to do? Give me a million?”
Lando did need money, that much was true, but she wasn’t the kind of woman who could be bought with money.
Saying “a million” was just a casual remark; in fact, no matter how much she was offered, she would still—
“A million? You really think I’m that stingy? Why not say a bigger number, like a small goal?”
Tang Nai’s voice drifted softly into Lando’s ears, causing her to swallow nervously, her face betraying her inner struggle.
Damn it, that’s way too much!
‘No, I have to overcome this desire and not succumb to it. It’s just money—I can earn it myself…’
“I know you won’t take it, so forget the money.”
This woman really was a trickster!
Hearing that, Lando immediately pouted, not wanting to be toyed with by Tang Nai anymore.
“Don’t rush. Since I promised to help you deal with the Dark Magic Corruption back then, I won’t go back on my word. Now I’m here for after-sales service—this memory point, relying on just you two, is probably impossible to complete. As the saying goes, the one who tied the bell on the tiger’s neck must also untie it. I happen to have a way to help you light up a perfect extra ending.”
Indeed, Tang Nai’s phantom had disappeared, and troubling her was meaningless for Lando.
Su Mu, for now, couldn’t think of a better solution either.
Speaking of after-sales—
Lando bit her lip, still feeling some regret for agreeing to let Tang Nai take photos back then.
Honestly, the photos weren’t bad.
Moreover, Luo Jialan’s indomitable expression in the images dispelled the original seductive undertones, making them look more like works of art.
Like the lady on horseback—the painting of the protagonist completely nude.
Although the girl’s slender body was openly exposed to the public, it gave no hint of lust, but instead made one unconsciously immerse in that story, in a beauty that transcended physical form.
But Lando knew clearly—it was a mark of humiliation.
She had accepted Tang Nai’s terms, becoming a Magical Girl under her command, and later falling deeply into debt to her.
She admitted Tang Nai’s salary had eased her burden quite a bit, but if she could, she would want to choose according to her own will.
She might prefer to be a free Magical Girl like Ning Xi, instead of being sent around by Tang Nai and only able to vent her anger on weirdos.
But one thing she was sure of was that Tang Nai never broke her promises and was absolutely reliable.
No matter how unbelievable the promise sounded, it would be fulfilled.
“If you want to try, come over here. And Su Mu, you come too—put your hand underneath.”
Su Mu, who had been idle for a while, was suddenly called out, staring blankly at herself, her face full of confusion as if to say, “Are you calling me?”
After Tang Nai nodded, she obediently went forward and stretched out her hand.
Lando stacked her hand on top of Su Mu’s; her hand was smaller by a margin.
The moment Su Mu’s gaze touched her fingertips, she blushed uncontrollably.
Tang Nai caught the reaction clearly and her eyes sparkled with even more amusement.
“Good. Now close your eyes and don’t move.”
The two girls exchanged a glance before closing their eyes.
The sensation of closing one’s eyes in a dream felt different from reality—there was truly nothing in front of them.
Rather than pitch black, it was like losing vision altogether.
For a moment, their bodies felt light, as if submerged in the deep sea, lazily drifting, unwilling to move.
They almost fell asleep.
Su Mu frowned, trying to struggle out of the comfortable feeling.
The bed is so soft, sleeping a bit longer wouldn’t hurt—
No way.
The alarm clock rang, and Su Mu sat up straight from the bed, drowsily pressing the alarm off before stumbling towards the washbasin in her pajamas.
Today was an important day.
Washing her face with cold water, Su Mu looked at her still somewhat dull eyes in the mirror and sighed.
The symptoms of corruption were really troublesome.
She skillfully brushed her long, messy pink hair to one side and combed it neatly.
Now she looked even more like Su Ya, and her height had finally caught up.
‘I’m Su Mu. I graduated from university several years ago and still haven’t found a job. Fortunately, I’m barely considered the Chief of Magical Girls, so I have a somewhat respectable job.’
When weirdos were rampant, the pay was decent.
Now that things were quiet, it’s a bit troublesome.
‘No money, no Magic Power, and I have to deal with these troublesome Magical Girls. But today, I found a promising new recruit. Hopefully, she’ll be more obedient.’
Spitting out the mouthwash, Su Mu checked the time and sighed when she saw there wasn’t much time.
She had no choice but to use Magic Power to clean herself up.
‘It was a bit wasteful and not very lively. But if I don’t hurry, my milk tea will get cold.’
After finishing breakfast in the computer room, Su Mu decided to play some games before Lando arrived.
‘Hmm, come to think of it, I don’t even like playing games this much.’
***
On the other side, woken up by Miti, Lando was still somewhat dazed but followed her toward the café.
“You have the qualifications to become a Magical Girl, but I feel your condition is still quite bad. Let’s go find Boss Irina and ask her.”
“Irina?”
Following behind Miti, Lando muttered the name that caught her attention.
Though Miti’s smile looked strangely… mischievous?
Still, since she had saved her from misery, there was no reason to distrust her.
Last night, after Luo Linglan left, Lando’s body still hadn’t fully recovered.
Thankfully, Miti arrived in time; otherwise, she didn’t know what she might have done.
But she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong somewhere.
Lando shook her head—maybe it was just because she hadn’t fully woken up yet.
“Boss Irina’s inside. You go on ahead; I have to hit the restroom first.”
At the café’s entrance, Miti didn’t wait for Lando to refuse and hurried off in a certain direction, looking very urgent.
Confused, Lando could only slowly walk inside.
Her feet sank softly into the carpet as she passed through the warm and cozy sofa area.
No one was around; only the soft yellow light lingered by her side.
Reluctantly, she kept walking inward.
At the end of the corridor, a door emitted flickering blue light from underneath, immediately capturing Lando’s attention.
Without thinking, she pushed the door open and saw the pink-haired girl wearing headphones.
The sudden figure appearing in her vision made Lando’s breath hitch.
For some inexplicable reason, she quietly crept closer.
‘So cute.’