Chapter 86 – What is Right (6)
“I was going to ask if you were okay, but it looks like that’s not the case.”
“…Yes.”
Through communicating via the communication magic accessible only to those who can use magic, I saw Rene’s wavering face on the screen and couldn’t help but smile. Even her usually expressionless face was now marked by a deep shadow of fatigue.
“I’ve heard that the fairies are gathering the magical girls for something.”
“I’m not really expecting much. I’m actually more curious about you guys.”
Rene didn’t check my reaction. It was clear she knew I wouldn’t be taking action.
“Do you have any plans? For a matter of this importance, it’s better to coordinate actions.”
“Many magical girls, especially those from our Casilena, are extremely angry and feel betrayed by the rulers of this country.”
Now that Rene had dozens of magical girls under her command, she provided me with all the information I wanted. Their awareness, will, and future plans concerning the magical girls.
Of course, they were furious at The One Road and the politicians showing signs of collusion with them. Naturally, the older magical girls knew that if they acted recklessly, the already unstable public opinion would completely turn against them.
However, the most valuable information I got was about a new magical girl organization.
“Right. Of course, it makes no sense to believe there isn’t even one. Rene, you know, it’s best to join forces with them now.”
“I know. We can’t win this fight with just magical girls.”
Rene and I were looking at the same thing. It’s now painfully clear that the magical girls, operating under hidden identities, are essentially a lawless group not included in this society.
Thus, they could never become mainstream in society with just magical girls alone.
“But ultimately, they will need a justification and results to empower them. What’s the plan for that?”
“I think showcasing our excellence is the best way.”
Open warfare was never an option. To compete with The One Road, we simply needed to crush them with recognized results that would appeal to the public about the necessity of magical girls.
“The scum hiding in politics will throw all sorts of obstacles in our way.”
“That’s something we’ve prepared for as well.”
There were countless issues, but Rene continued to answer as if she were used to it. In such situations, utilizing the privileges of magical girls who are not constrained by law became advantageous.
“We’ve made an agreement with Frontier, who has expressed their willingness to cooperate with us, to form a special task force. They will investigate the corruption and backdoor dealings within politics and deal with them decisively.”
“Right. Sometimes it makes sense to break common sense.”
Who could stop a magical girl claiming to investigate evil? There was no need for warrants or adhering to norms. The laws and police on this land couldn’t restrain them.
With allies from the same political background within us, there couldn’t be better hunters for taking down corrupted politicians.
The enemies would have never expected this different approach from the magical girls, who had previously fought against conspicuous crimes and evils without any central coordination.
Moreover, the scary part was that it wasn’t just the Casilena magical girls who were moving.
For instance, Aria, the magical girl from the Management Bureau who was once a good girl that obeyed orders. She too was dispatched to a special task force with a burning rage to take those guys down.
“It looks interesting, but I can’t join in. From what I see, they’re already considering the very existence of magical girls to be illegal. It’s a hassle to turn the whole country upside down, so you guys figure it out.”
“I’m keeping that in mind.”
Rene nodded resolutely.
This was the real beginning. The prologue of a fight that wouldn’t end unless one side, either the magical girls or The One Road, was annihilated.
Surprisingly, the magical girls took the initiative in starting the fight.
The enemies could never have anticipated a shocking and radical move that, if successful, could earn them overwhelming support from the public.
“This is convenient.”
“It’s encouraging to see that the magical girls have started to respond independently, even without the help of fairies. But what exactly are you planning to do then?”
Having ended the communication, I yawned and returned to my room. Ren sulked, clearly dissatisfied with my actions.
“Well, something like taking those guys down.”
Just before I entered the building, I looked up at the sky.
Slowly, the strange atmospheric current, now deepening, began to tickle my senses. This familiar feeling reminded me of when Mamute was around. The monsters that adapted to their environment and stored power were starting to move in earnest.
“Well, that’s important too.”
Ren scratched his head and fell silent. Indeed, there was still a bit of time. Even if they were monsters, if they decided to hide seriously, it wouldn’t be easy for me to find them first.
“Yeah. Why are you doing that again?”
“I wanted to apologize… I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to annoy you.”
When I returned to my room before the lights-out time, Kim Soo-jung was waiting for me with a solemn expression and immediately bowed her head.
*
“What about Takilas?”
“Don’t worry. I won’t get involved.”
While Lee Jin-ah was grimacing as she was receiving Kim Soo-jung’s apology, there was a palpable tension in this completely different place that felt like the calm before a storm.
“There won’t be any issues with the agreement.”
Having finished her call, Rene opened her mouth to speak as if everything was fine, looking at everyone.
At the middle of the secluded mountain slope, dozens of people faced each other from the sky and the ground.
It was the first time that the Casilena led by Rene directly faced the senior members of Frontier, including Director Lee Min-hyung.
“We will thoroughly investigate the targets you provided and exact our revenge.”
“I just want to clarify—these need to be handed over to the police. We must inform the citizens through the media of their crimes.”
“…I know what kind of war this is. Don’t worry.”
O Yoon-seo, startled by Rene’s words, opened her mouth, but Rene nodded knowingly. That nod carried the weight of a seasoned veteran.
‘What on earth is that girl.’
Despite learning through my conversation with Aria that O Yoon-seo was also 18, I simply could not believe that age based on Rene’s attitude and actions.
“If that’s the case, we will now expand using The One Road and simultaneously investigate Lee Jong-pil’s faction, who is trying to remove their political opponents. Even if the approach is rough and radical, if the targets are those corrupt politicians who don’t have good images, the public will actually cheer us on. As for the investigation methods…”
“Direct confrontation.”
At Lee Min-hyung’s attempt to organize, Aria beside him spat it out.
To Aria, the greater enemy than Casilena was those corrupt politicians. They were the ones who sought to disrupt and destroy the order from within.
Thanks to them, Casilena now had a justification.
“Aria. You’re sure that’s okay?!”
“Of course.”
There was no reason to drag it out, and with the meeting having occurred, the operations began right away. Dozens of magical girls surged towards their targets in their own ways.
Aria was among them.
Her mascot, Lulu, became increasingly worried about her recent lack of smiles.
“I’m just angry, that’s all.”
With a mighty roar, she kicked off the ground and leapt dozens of meters through the air. Just before crashing down, she released her magical energy from her legs to propel herself in midair.
“Aria…”
[3rd Awakening – 3rd Armed Upgrade]
The flame-like magical energy swirling around her body was reminiscent of her wounded beliefs and the trials she faced to overcome them. It was the catalyst for drawing forth her strength once again.
‘There it is.’
Transformed into a shooting star, Aria aimed straight for the office of the loyal dog of the corrupted politician, Lee Jong-pil, who was on his way home late by the name of Jeong Chan-hyuk, with no intention of slowing down.
“Ugh! Ahh!”
“What’s going on?!”
Exploding through the office’s exterior walls with a bang, Aria encountered the panicked and pale-faced individuals in front of her.
“Magical girl, Aria!”
Someone among them recognized her by the fiery strands of hair tied up.
Regardless of that, Aria quickly scanned the office interior.
“What the hell have you done, you crazy girl! This is a crime! A crime!”
Realizing the situation, Jeong Chan-hyuk frothed at the mouth and raised his voice. The Aria he knew was merely an insignificant hunting dog cooperating with the Management Bureau. Just an 18-year-old girl.
Therefore, he treated her like a subordinate, an expression of his underlying arrogance.
“A crime?”
However, contrary to his expectations, Aria smirked and nodded her head. Simultaneously, the force generated from her outstretched fist shattered the office door and frame in an instant, ensuring no one could escape.
“Huff, huff…”
“I’ve obtained information that you guys committed corruption. Stay still, and I’ll hand you over to the police without any injuries.”
She walked past Jeong Chan-hyuk, who remained dumbfounded after hitting his backside against the ground, heading straight for the office’s computer.
“Don’t!!”
He turned pale the moment he realized what she was about to do.
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