Chapter 119

“The weather’s cold, and it’s pouring rain like crazy.”

“It’s really coming down!”

All day long, the rain has been drizzling non-stop, making the weather gloomy since morning.

At this time, the sun should be high in the sky, shining brightly, but the thick clouds block it, making it feel like evening or dawn.

Normally, I’d be sleepy and want to sleep all day in this kind of weather, but ever since becoming a Magical Girl, I’m always full of energy and fine.

…Well, that’s not important right now.

“Of course, you gotta stuff the pancake full of squid.”

When it rains, it’s only polite to eat some pancakes.

Not that I’m talking about some fancy seafood pancake or anything.

Sure, seafood pancakes packed with all kinds of seafood are good too… but in the end, what I always crave is this simple kimchi pancake.

And not just any kimchi pancake—one stuffed with thick, juicy squid, sizzling on the pan.

“Ahhh… This makgeolli is pretty good too. After some trial and error since last time, they’ve really made something delicious.”

“I worked hard on it!”

By the way, this makgeolli I’m drinking with the pancake… It’s hard to believe Chubby made it, it’s so good.

I’ve tried quite a few types of makgeolli, but nothing beats this.

And paired with a kimchi pancake stuffed with squid… It’s just so satisfying.

“Even if I’ve eaten all kinds of fancy Western dishes, people always end up craving what they’re used to.”

“You’ve been eating Korean food a lot more often lately!”

It’s a shame my stomach isn’t bigger. I wish I could eat more of this delicious stuff.

“Rampage!”

“What?”

“Want to check out the Magical Girl Body Production Room?”

“…Why would I go there?”

“You seem bored!”

“What would I even do there?”

“Just… look around?”

“……”

The Magical Girl Body Production Room, huh… Hmm… Now I’m curious.

Was this body of mine made there too?

Of course, it’s linked to the Crystal Stone to allow transformation into a female body, but… it’s definitely different from regular Magical Girls.

They undergo ‘fairyfication,’ while this is a fairy body.

Still, it’s based on a human, so there are many differences.

Anyway, when I went to check out the witches’ Crystal Stones, I should’ve looked at this too…

Well, I’ll go check it out now.

That aside, since I’ve enjoyed the pancakes, it’s time for some snack alcohol.

I’m really looking forward to today’s snack alcohol because it’s time to drink this bourbon whiskey!

Hehe… This whiskey made from corn is part of the premium lineup, so I can’t help but have high expectations.

What’s it called again… Ah, Bl○nton?

It’s in this kind of wide, fancy glass bottle.

And the cap has a racehorse… Wait, why is there a racehorse?

Hmm… Whatever, as long as it tastes good.

“Is this a single barrel? Ah, right.”

“I let it aerate a bit!”

“What’s that?”

“It’s supposed to make the whiskey taste better!”

“Really?”

Oh, ohhh… Hmm… I can definitely taste vanilla and caramel.

And there’s some fruity note too… Maybe a hint of cinnamon?

I can pick those out, but the rest is a mystery.

Ah, the finish… Is this syrup-like?

And this sweetness… It’s really good.

“Wow… There’s definitely a reason why stuff over a few hundred bucks costs that much.”

“It smells amazing!”

Plus, the alcohol content is high, so the kick when it goes down is great. Is it all over 40%?”

“That’s right!”

Sigh… Is this what the life of the rich is like…

I never really felt it before, but now that I’m starting to properly enjoy alcohol, I get what it means to be born with a silver spoon.

I feel a bit bad about only buying mid-range whiskey for the last drinking party.

Not that it wasn’t good—it was plenty tasty even under 100,000 won.

But the stuff over a few hundred… It’s just on another level.

Sigh… Back in the day, I could never have dreamed of drinking such expensive alcohol in the middle of the day like this.

Back then, I worked out of a sense of duty even without pay, but even if that weren’t the case, there was just too much going on to enjoy anything.

Not that things are super quiet now, but things have stabilized enough that everyone’s handling their own areas well, so there’s hardly any need to call me.

Except for the occasional sudden actions of witches, it’s pretty peaceful… Sigh…

…I wish it could stay this peaceful forever.

“…I’ll save the whiskey for later.”

“Huh? Why?”

“There’s still plenty of time, so I’ll check out the education facility and that production room.”

“Got it!”

Lately, since there’s not much going on, I keep finding myself visiting the Fairy Realm.

First up… I guess it’s the education facility?

It’s not like I’m doing anything there, just taking a quick look around.

So, I transformed and entered the Fairy Realm.

This time, it’s the Korean branch, so there’s no terrifying crowd, and no Magical Girls gathering either.

Where is it… Ah, that must be the Korean branch’s education facility.

“Oh… There are already kids learning here.”

“Mostly newcomers!”

“Figures.”

Since it’s around the time elementary school classes end, there are a lot of kids.

Oh, there’s even a kid I turned into a Magical Girl.

Seeing them study so seriously warms my heart.

I was a bit worried since I was the one who made them a Magical Girl, but seeing them like this, I don’t have to worry anymore.

“The mascots are each paired with one to teach them in detail.”

“There are plenty of mascots on standby in the Fairy Realm!”

From what I overheard, the quality of education seems good too.

Since they’re not cramming a bunch of stuff in a short time, the quality is bound to be good, right?

Well, anyway, it’s a relief.

“Next up… the production room, right?”

“I’ll guide you!”

“Sure.”

Next, guided by Chubby, I headed to the Magical Girl Body Production Room.

It’s not usually necessary, but it’s a place created to turn males into Magical Girls.

…To be precise, it’s a place where special fairy bodies, modeled after human cells and bodies, are produced.

“We’ve arrived!”

Looking around, there are countless girls’ bodies submerged in a special liquid.

These aren’t exactly ‘living’ beings.

They’re more like clothes—or more accurately, ‘combat suits’—that males wear to become Magical Girls.

Male Magical Girls link these with the Crystal Stone, allowing two bodies to exist in one place, overlapping.

I’m not sure if that’s the exact explanation, but to put it simply… think of it as a layered state.

…But there’s one problem with this.

The stronger the Magical Girl’s power, the more the fairy body’s presence grows.

According to some info Chubby blabbered about on the way here, this is the main reason I ended up living permanently as a Magical Girl’s body.

What does that mean? Well, no need to explain in detail.

It just means my original body’s presence was completely overshadowed by the Magical Girl’s, becoming a part of the shadow.

Well, it’s not much different for females.

Of course, the reasons are different.

For females, the process of creating a separate body for transformation is skipped, which is good, but forcibly transforming a human body into a fairy one isn’t without side effects.

Luckily, the human body doesn’t completely solidify into a fairy one, but like male Magical Girls, the fairy body’s presence grows stronger over time.

As the power grows, the Magical Girl’s presence solidifies, and you end up like Hatred—a Magical Girl for life.

So, while the reasons differ, the result is essentially the same.

“……”

“What’s wrong?”

But honestly, that’s not my concern.

After seeing all the Magical Girls I’ve met so far, and the countless Magical Girl bodies here now, I’ve finally realized something strange.

…Why does my body feel so different?

“What did you make my body out of?”

“Huh?”

“Now that I’m here, I get it. You guys… knew from the start that I was the ‘Child of Heo,’ and made my body based on that, right?”

“H-How did you know…?”

“Well, it’s obvious.”

Back then… whether it was intentional or a coincidence, Chubby rushed over and practically begged me to become a Magical Girl, handing me the Crystal Stone.

I didn’t think much of it at the time, just focused on killing the Baron-Class demon in front of me, but looking back, it was pretty suspicious.

Well, in the end, I protected a lot, so it’s fine.

Even if I had to let go of a lot too.

“Um… Among the fairies, there are a few who survived the contamination from past events. They’re special beings who adapted to the contamination.”

“So, you harvested their cells, researched them, and used that to create Magical Girl bodies?”

“That’s right! However, the Child of Heo’s Magical Girl body is much more complex and doesn’t allow for errors… Making Rampage’s body wasn’t easy!”

“Figures. It’s a ‘Child of Heo’ exclusive body.”

…But, making the body is one thing, but what about stuff like periods…? Can’t that be fixed?

Well… Since it’s a body designed to contain life, maybe something got messed up there.

Or maybe they left it like that on purpose.

I think the latter is more likely…

“…Ah! Breaking news!”

“What is it?”

“Ch-China has declared that they don’t need Magical Girls, leading a large number of superhumans!!”

“…And?”

“Huh?”

“So, they can handle it themselves. Or are they planning to attack us?”

“…They’ve declared war on the Fairy Realm.”

“…What?”

Wait, what… Sigh… That lunatic finally did it, huh…

Do they really think they can rule the world with just a bunch of superhumans who don’t even have 「Concept」?

These idiots haven’t seen Magical Girls up close, so they can only think stupid thoughts.

Countries like the U.S. know how terrifying Magical Girls’ power is, so they stay quiet, but these guys don’t even get that…

“Probably, they’ve been secretly researching something, including magic stones. They’re an authoritarian regime that can ignore human rights whenever it suits them, so research is easy for them.”

“Probably…?”

“So, they’ve created some pretty strong superhuman soldiers? Even so… I don’t need to step in, they’ll be dealt with quickly, right?”

“But we’d prefer if no Magical Girls were sacrificed in such a stupid conflict!”

“…Fine, I’ll join too. Gather all the Magical Girls capable of taking down Duke-Class enemies and let’s crush China. Ah, don’t touch civilians.”

“Understood! I’ll get permission from the Fairy Queen!”

“Good.”

…I thought they were at least somewhat human, but I guess not.

While the other Magical Girls handle the cockroaches from China, I’ll kill all the higher-ups in the Communist Party.

I can tell just by looking at their clothes.

But to make sure, it’s best to strike when all the powerful figures gather in one place.

Maybe I should count them while I’m at it?

That way, I won’t miss a single one.

The list is already prepared by the Fairy Realm, so there’s no chance of killing the wrong people.

“Then… I’ll just wait for now.”

I’ll have to wait until they all gather, so there’s no helping that.

Tch… I want to kill them all right now.

…Tsk, just when things were calming down, these trash are reigniting everything.