Chapter 6

“I think I know why there was only a glove on the left hand.”

“Right.”

While drinking the juice Dusik brought, I sat on a chair and chatted with Keru. Anyway, a fight broke out, and I won.

I won.

I’ve hardly ever fought before, and even in my childhood memories of fights, I was always the one who got a nosebleed first. But that left-hand rocket punch—I named it, but anyway, with just one rocket punch, that magical girl was knocked out cold. Hmm, it felt pretty good.

I’m this strong!

“Anyway, someone from the Gwangmyeong branch will be here soon. Their branch leader is quite a hot-tempered woman, so I’m not sure how it’ll go.”

“Let anyone come. I’ll knock them all down.”

“But it’s really fascinating. Among all the Mother-Bodies so far, there’s never been one like you with that style… Well, it’s also the first time I’ve seen someone with such overflowing magic power.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

Then how did the previous Mother-Bodies manage to keep fighting until now?

“Well, they pushed their magic power to the limit to create minions, and then… since the magic consumption was too high, they all, well, ended up like that.”

“How many died?”

“Huh?”

“You said they died, right?”

“When did I say that?”

If they all ended up like that, doesn’t that mean they died? Or not?

“They retired. They retired and went their own way.”

“You can retire?”

“Yeah. If you want to, you can.”

“I see…”

Seems pretty humane.

“But are all magical girls like that?”

Arrogant, cocky, and the Mogmog Group is always beneath them. Judging by what Priqu did to me, it didn’t seem like her first time. Definitely not. That level of insolence doesn’t come overnight.

“Most of them are like that. Even the Mogmog Group, when they show up, it’s just a swarm of minions that get wiped out by one magical girl attack, and the boss, the Mother-Body, is treated like a minion vending machine. Except for the first Mother-Body, well… you’re the first strong one like this.”

“Hoh.”

While we were chatting, Dusik walked over and bowed to us.

“The branch leader of the Magical Girl Association’s Gwangmyeong branch has arrived.”

“Ah, tell them to come this way.”

Now I’m someone who fights too. No need to bow down to them. I sat on the chair, fidgeting, waiting for the guest.

Not long after, a tall woman in a suit appeared through the entrance.

As she entered, she glanced at the large hole in the wall opposite the entrance, the crumpled entrance door, and Priqu, still unconscious on the sofa.

Finally, she looked at me, sitting fidgeting on the chair.

Her piercing gaze made me a little nervous. The look in her eyes, glaring at me through the flickering fluorescent light, was unsettling.

She walked up to me with precise steps, bowed slightly, and I stood up from the chair, thinking she seemed quite polite.

“I’m Park Seona, the branch leader of the Magical Girl Association’s Gwangmyeong branch. My alias is Prilly. Please call me whatever you’re comfortable with.”

Prilly also glanced at my chest once, then cleared her throat.

“I’m the new boss of the Mogmog Group, the Mother-Body.”

I almost gave my real name. The new name I chose just doesn’t roll off the tongue.

“It seems the new boss of the Mogmog Group is quite powerful. For Priqu to end up like that.”

“Well, if she got knocked out by one punch, it’s not that I’m strong, but…”

Let’s poke a little.

“Maybe Priqu is just weak…”

“Priqu?”

With a look that said, “Just kidding,” Prilly smiled slightly and spoke to me.

“Judging by the entrance door and the wall, it seems Priqu did that. We’ll cover all the repair costs needed for the restoration.”

“Yes, you should.”

Honestly, I was a bit worried. It seems we don’t have money, and the donations need to be saved for treating the criminals to something nice. We also need to fix the facilities. And since the building isn’t ours, we have the obligation to restore it.

It’s all money!

“Sorry for the trouble. Then, we’ll take custody of Priqu.”

“Yes, do that.”

Well, it’s not like we’re trying to conquer the world by killing each other. Both sides are in a business relationship, as I’ve heard enough from Keru.

“Let’s have a meal together sometime. We’ll prepare it.”

“Sure, let’s do that.”

I’ll at least give a response. Among social commitments, is there anything more of a blank check than saying, “Let’s have a meal sometime”?

“Then, I’ll take my leave now. We’ll send you a few dates and times for the meal.”

Wait, she’s serious? Uh, no, hold on, I’m not really into that… My inner scream went unheard as Prilly turned to Priqu.

“Stupid girl, tsk.”

A light curse came, but it’s better to pretend I didn’t hear it…

Prilly flicked her finger. A circular portal appeared in the air, and Priqu floated up and was absorbed into it.

What’s that? It’s pretty cool.

“You can do it too.”

“Teach me later.”

“Mother-Body. Sorry for the trouble. Then.”

With a polite bow, Prilly disappeared through the entrance with the sound of her footsteps.

“Is she strong?”

“Think about it. Would she be a branch leader for no reason?”

“That’s true.”

Is she stronger than me? Will I have to fight more often?

******

Magical Girl Association’s Gwangmyeong branch.

A place filled with famous battle maniacs among magical girls.

The branch leader of Gwangmyeong, also known as the Mad Dog Princess, Prilly.

She left the Mogmog Group’s secret base, chewing her nails.

“Wow, I almost got hooked. That would’ve been a disaster.”

Over 170 cm tall.

Jet-black hair.

Intellectual and charismatic eyes with a strong Western vibe.

Glittering crimson eyes. And vertical pupils!!!

Plus, that violent bust!!!

Everything about the Mother-Body was a strike to Prilly’s taste, and her heart raced the moment she saw her.

She used to dislike Priqu, calling her a stupid girl who only knew how to fight in close combat, but at this moment, she was grateful to Priqu.

How fortunate to meet like this and make such a strong first impression.

If the beast-like lesbians in the magical girl world start noticing the Mother-Body… it’s terrifying. Before those competitors start appearing, she firmly decided to stake her claim early and got into the waiting car.

******

“Dusik, look into some construction companies. Get some estimates.”

“Yes.”

“Don’t just get one, get five or six. Don’t just go for the cheapest. No, just bring all the estimates to me. Got it?”

“Yes, Mother-Body.”

Somehow, I naturally started speaking casually to Dusik. My speech was a bit awkward, not fully casual, but after the fight with Priqu, I properly established the boss’s authority, so it’s not awkward anymore.

“Ah, Keru.”

“Yeah.”

“That thing, the contract or whatever. Let’s do it quickly.”

“Alright, let’s go to the room.”

******

My room. Thinking about it, not even a day has passed. I did a broadcast at night, and while monitoring it, Priqu barged in. Looking at the clock, it’s already 2 AM.

Looking again, the room is really empty. Just a desk and a bed.

“Ah, by the way, where do I shower?”

“The shower is over there.”

Looking again, there’s a small room-like space in the corner.

“It’s a combined bathroom and shower. It used to be separate, with a dressing room too, but…”

Keru trailed off, probably remembering the hardships they’ve been through.

“We’ll expand it gradually. Anyway, let’s do it. That contract thing.”

“Alright. Stand in the middle.”

I stood in the middle of the room as Keru pointed. Keru flew to the opposite side, floating up to my eye level.

—I command.

With a whooshing sound, a circular pattern appeared at my feet.

—In the name of Keru, the guardian of the Dark Realm.

A hexagonal star formed, and black mist began to rise from it, swirling around my feet.

—I appoint the alias, Mother-Body, as my earthly representative.

Soon, the black mist enveloped me completely. But my vision was fine. Keru still looked like a black cat, but somehow, it seemed like the size was increasing…

No, not just seemed, it grew!

The cat-sized Keru had nearly doubled in size.

—In this earthly realm, protect evil, and together we shall achieve the great task of balancing good and evil. You, Mother-Body, will you accept the role of my earthly representative?

“I accept!”

I should’ve asked for an explanation earlier. But I have that much sense. It seemed like a request for an answer, so I answered without hesitation.

And at that moment, the cat-sized Keru became a large black panther, crouching in front of me.

******

“Phew, look at that magic power. Just the magic power alone could surpass the Magical Girl Association’s leader.”

“Is that magic power thing important?”

“Very.”

Since both magical girls and evil magical girls are fundamentally based on magic power. As Keru said this, grooming its fur with its claws, it crouched on the mattress.

And lying on Keru’s belly, I lounged comfortably.

It’s fluffy. And soft. I’m getting sleepy.

“Anyway, sleep today. You must be tired.”

“Even if you tell me not to, I have to… I’m sleepy…”

Before I could even hear my own words clearly, I fell asleep.

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