Of course, in the end Luo Shuangyue wasn’t really punished much.
After all, the whole thing basically boiled down to Luo Shuangxing being too naive.
If Luo Shuangxing were only seven or eight years old, and Luo Shuangyue used this thing to trick or ambush her, then Xia Mo could’ve sternly scolded Luo Shuangyue for deceiving a child.
But how old is Luo Shuangxing now?
Seventeen!
Not exactly very old, but still a young woman approaching adulthood.
And she easily believed in such nonsense — really can’t blame Luo Shuangyue for that.
“According to statistics, the golden age to become a magical girl is from fifteen to eighteen years old. After that age, the chance of being chosen by a magic gem drops drastically, so you’d better just give it up and get some sleep.”
At dinner time, Luo Shuangyue said this to her sullen little sister.
Having one magical girl in the family was already headache enough — if her restless little sister also became a magical girl, her head would really explode!
Luckily, Luo Shuangxing was nearing the age limit.
If she didn’t get a magic gem to transform by then, the chances would be slim.
But for some reason, Luo Shuangyue noticed that after saying this, her sister’s posture suddenly straightened up a little.
Like… um, she was thinking something like, “Hmph, brother, you really underestimate me. I will definitely become a magical girl.”
“And what’s so great about being a magical girl anyway? Fighting bad guys and monsters every day, busy all the time, always worrying people to death.”
Luo Shuangyue glanced over at Xia Mo as she spoke.
This was meant for you too, Xia Mo!
Xia Mo wasn’t a fool and of course caught the underlying meaning.
She just lowered her head and silently shoveled rice into her mouth, pretending to be deaf.
The mulberry tree said nothing when being criticized indirectly, but the locust tree couldn’t take it anymore.
Luo Shuangxing snorted lightly, signaling, “Brother, you’re just sour grapes because you can’t have it.”
“Magical girls are the great heroes who save the world! If you were given a chance to become a magical girl, would you take it?”
Theoretically, magic gems could also choose males, but that was only theory so far — no male magical girl transformations have ever occurred.
“…I probably would.”
Luo Shuangyue rubbed his chin, thinking for a moment without lying.
“After becoming a magical girl, I’d have the power to protect you all. I definitely wouldn’t refuse.”
“But I’m a guy. There’s no chance for me to become a magical girl.”
“Oh, that’s so noble and touching, dear big brother.”
Luo Shuangxing gave him a big toothy smile.
“Recently, surgery to change gender using magical power has entered clinical trials. Brother, why don’t you try it?”
“I believe after you become a big sister, you’ll definitely be a promising magical girl candidate.”
The surgery Luo Shuangxing mentioned was a hot news topic in recent months.
Scientists in Far East City discovered that magic power can remodel the human body, and by controlling the amount of magic input, perfect gender transformation could be achieved.
Of course, only from male to female.
As for the reason, Far East City claims that magic power prefers girls, which is why there are only magical girls but no magical boys.
“Shuangxing! Don’t say nonsense!”
Xia Mo suddenly raised her head.
This topic couldn’t continue.
If one day Shuangyue really got the idea to go to Far East City, then she would have to become sisters with Shuangyue!
No way!
“Do you want me to become your big sister that badly?”
Luo Shuangyue had a few black lines drop down on his forehead.
“Sorry, my dear little sister, but actually I’m already your sister.”
“I was just saying it casually. If you don’t like hearing it, then forget it.”
Being simultaneously rebutted by both her brother and sister, Luo Shuangxing quickly lowered her head like an ostrich.
She was only speaking offhandedly.
If one day her brother really did become her sister, she’d probably feel a bit uncomfortable… maybe?
Hmm, it seemed like it wouldn’t be too hard to accept after all?
Peeking slyly at her brother out of the corner of her eye, Luo Shuangxing thought that if her brother became a sister, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing.
Compared to siblings of opposite genders, brothers and sisters, there are definitely more barriers between them.
And Luo Shuangxing didn’t like those barriers.
She wanted to be closer to her brother, not keep a distance that was neither near nor far.
But such things could only exist in her imagination, right?
Her brother turning into a sister was just a fantasy after all.
Luo Shuangxing sighed quietly inside.
“Then you say you hate magical girls, but also say you wouldn’t refuse becoming one. That’s such a double standard.”
“I hate going to work and school, but I still have to go. Where’s the double standard in that?”
Luo Shuangyue rolled his eyes. No matter how much you dislike something, if the opportunity is there, you’ve got to seize it.
“Besides, I am double standard, so what? You don’t agree?”
Luo Shuangyue showed a proud expression that said, “See how honest I am.”
“Wow, big bro, your face is thick.”
Faced with Luo Shuangyue’s shamelessness, Luo Shuangxing was speechless.
What else could she do?
He had no shame, so she could only give in.
“Okay, I’ll put it another way. Say Xia Mo was a magical girl.”
Luo Shuangyue pointed at Xia Mo.
“Huh?”
Xia Mo suddenly stiffened at being singled out.
Was this something that could be talked about?
“Now that Shuangxing has the chance to become a magical girl, Xia Mo, would you let her become a magical girl like you?”
Luo Shuangyue then pointed to his sister again, making Luo Shuangxing’s expression freeze.
Big bro was probably just making a simple analogy, right?
Luo Shuangxing’s temples slightly moistened.
Her disguise was flawless — there was no way big bro would notice anything wrong.
Yes, it was just a simple analogy.
“I… don’t know. I’m not a magical girl, so how could I possibly answer a question like that?”
Xia Mo’s expression was complex and conflicted.
“But if being a magical girl is really such a dangerous job, I definitely wouldn’t think letting Shuangxing become one is a good choice. After all, it’s better if I alone bear the danger.”
At that moment, Xia Mo suddenly felt she might understand Luo Shuangyue’s thoughts.
Putting herself in his shoes, if she were a normal person and Luo Shuangyue was a magical girl, she might act even more unreasonable than Luo Shuangyue.
“Ah?”
Luo Shuangxing scratched her head. Was she really the only one who felt that fighting alongside family and friends was something that got your blood pumping?
“If it were me, I’d probably be really happy to fight monsters with Sister Xia Mo.”
“So you’re just a kid.” Luo Shuangyue glared.
“No one asked you, yet you answer anyway!”
You think fighting monsters with Xia Mo would be fun?
When the monsters attack both of you, let’s see if you’re still having fun then!