Jin Luan informed Yin Lin of the negotiation results.
Yin Lin said nothing, silently accepting the outcome.
She pulled out her phone to check the nearby map and found the exhibition center.
The area was indeed quite large, capable of withstanding the full force of the power buildup.
It was estimated that the place, which seemed to have taken a lot of effort to build, would be destroyed.
She then observed the shortest routes from here to the outskirts, noting down several paths.
If feasible, they could consider taking Lightning Man to the suburbs.
This was not entirely far-fetched; there was some logic behind it.
It was known that Lightning Man had one massive weakness: he couldn’t fly, making him a ground-bound creature.
This was also the crucial reason why Jin Luan and Yin Lin dared to confront him in their current states.
Almost all magical girls could fly.
As long as they took to the skies, Lightning Man would be useless.
They hoped it would be that simple—to deal with Lightning Man by flying around him.
The two continued to wait.
Meanwhile, some changes occurred at the hospital.
The transfer of personnel had moved underground, and it was quite busy during this time.
The veteran doctor had to direct his department colleagues in moving patients and equipment.
He was intently watching Diamond, glancing every ten seconds to keep him within sight.
He even chatted with Diamond, “Little one, you and I both know your condition. You’re not fit for any physical activity right now. You need to rest.”
The choice of words was interesting.
Despite Diamond’s severe injuries and illness, the doctor used the term “rest” instead of “treatment.”
It felt as though he was suggesting Diamond spend his final moments comfortably, without enduring too much pain.
Diamond, however, couldn’t perceive such delicate undertones.
“But I still have to go. That is my final mission,” Diamond said, and the veteran doctor showed no panic.
The medical staff nearby were experienced, so they weren’t alarmed either, only slightly curious.
Why would this cat-like creature talk?
The veteran doctor paused his work and seriously told Diamond, “Look, no one’s forcing you. You can rest here. You’re safe here.”
This seemed to strike a chord deep inside Diamond.
“But I have a mission to complete. There are things I must do.”
The doctor was somewhat confused and asked, “No one has an absolute mission to fulfill, little one. You can do what you want, like us humans. But right now, you need to stay here and go nowhere.”
Something inside Diamond was deeply touched once more.
He muttered to himself: Doing what I want is fine.
He repeated this a few times.
His previously dull eyes became clear.
He looked up at the veteran doctor and said, “I don’t want to witness the Death of Yin. I want to help her.
And I believe I can help her.
Is this what I want to do?”
The doctor was again confused but pondered for a long while before stroking his beard.
“If this isn’t related to your mission and is something you’re willing to forget your mission for, then this must be what you truly want to do.”
Diamond said, “I understand. Thank you, Scholar. I want to help Yin.”
The doctor replied, “Uh, you can’t just wander off. Your condition is terrible right now.”
Diamond’s voice grew louder.
“I want to help Yin!”
Suddenly, he jumped from the hospital bed to the floor but lost his footing and hit his chin on the ground.
After a few coughs, he stood up and continued running, leaving the ward.
“Don’t let that little guy get away! Stop him!” The veteran doctor tried to chase after him but couldn’t keep up—he was old and frail.
Other young and strong medical staff tried to block Diamond but were easily evaded as he slipped through tiny gaps and darted out.
The medical staff had no choice but to pursue.
Diamond skillfully entered the stairwell and started climbing upward.
The staff searched for a long time but lost track of him.
Diamond’s footsteps grew lighter and more agile.
He returned to the first floor but found the doors locked and unopenable.
He had to go back down to the basement parking lot on level -1, running past row after row of cars before finally escaping the underground.
His steps became smoother, and he kept murmuring to himself: I want to help Yin. This is what I want to do!
Once on the street, being so small, he was kicked by a passing pedestrian.
The pedestrian was startled but, seeing it was just a cat, paid no mind and walked away.
Diamond coughed a few times and then continued running until he reached a bus stop, watching the schedule board.
Half a minute later, the bus arrived.
He got on through the front door along with the crowd and curled up under an empty seat.
Inside, he silently counted the stops.
After five stops, he got off through the rear door with the others.
Carefully crossing the street, he reached the opposite side and went through an alley to another street.
He saw a taxi about to drive off and quickly jumped onto the roof, hitching a ride.
His clear eyes gazed into the distance, sensing a place where familiar magic flowed.
“Suppose Lightning doesn’t come, will we become clowns?” Jin Luan spoke calmly, as if meditating, but couldn’t help chatting with Yin Lin.
Yin Lin occasionally replied with a few words, “He will definitely come. The only reason he wouldn’t is if the plan was blown.”
Jin Luan was curious, “Why are you so sure?”
Yin Lin seemed a bit tired of the question, “Diamond knows the inside story. He gave very precise intelligence, and I trust Diamond very much.”
Hearing this, Jin Luan trusted even more and patiently waited.
Hours passed, until the scorching midday sun reached around 1 p.m.
“He’s here!” Yin Lin opened her eyes and looked toward a certain direction.
She sensed Lightning Man’s magical signature from very far away.
At this moment, Jin Luan sensed nothing; the surroundings were quiet.
Only the magic from Yin Lin’s magical girl gear radiated; no other magic was detected.
“How far can you sense? Why don’t I feel anything?” Jin Luan asked, still doubting.
“Big sister is such a newbie. I can sense magic from over ten kilometers away. No, even more than twenty kilometers. Big sister can’t even manage this?” Yin Lin couldn’t help teasing, easing the mood with good-natured banter.
“Your mouth’s itchy again, huh?” Jin Luan replied.
But her expression was serious, shaken by the extent of Yin Lin’s sensing and by the arrival of Lightning Man. She was tense.
“The opponent is heading straight for us. They know we’re here,” Yin Lin judged the intent by his approach direction.
Though still far away, Yin Lin rose into the air, keeping away from tall buildings and avoiding any sturdy foothold.
Jin Luan followed, soaring and gazing into the distance.
At this moment, Yin Lin clearly locked onto Lightning Man’s presence—it was terrifying. The speed was too fast.
Already supersonic.
Jin Luan also saw the movement: something was rushing over from afar.
The target wasn’t visible, but all the surrounding glass shattered violently, a scene of flying sand and stones in an exaggerated chaos.