Urging for more updates, then turning into a magical girl.

Chapter 70 The Supreme Scepter is actually my subordinate?

At the same time, Qingluan was walking down the street while making a phone call.

The networks of the magical realm and the material world are interconnected. Therefore, there are no communication barriers when using a mobile phone to access the internet or make phone calls in the magical realm.

"Commander... how did you actually end up in the magical kingdom...?" Zhang Menglin's frustrated voice came from the other end of the phone.

"I also want to hold you accountable for telling Mo Ran Ying and the others about my trip to the kingdom..."

"It's not important! It's all trivial!" Zhang Menglin forcefully changed the subject on the other end of the phone. "Commander, where are you now?"

Qingluan, too lazy to argue with her any longer, answered truthfully, "I'm currently in the magic-free zone of Runenore. What's up? What are your plans?"

"Ah, that's perfect. Commander, you shall now proceed to the 'Emerald Land.' Once you arrive, wait in front of a shop called 'Painted Hot Spring.'"

"What are you going there for?"

"You'll find out when you get there, there will definitely be a surprise!" Zhang Menglin said mysteriously before hanging up the phone abruptly.

"..."

Since Zhang Menglin has said that, then that "friend" should show up now.

Following the navigation on her phone, Qingluan took the kingdom's public transportation and arrived at the "Land of Emerald Green".

Unlike the completely modern cities and states I've seen before, this Verdant Land truly fits the common person's description of a "magical kingdom from a fairy tale."

Islands of all sizes float in the sky, connected by colorful rainbow bridges, and magical girls can be seen flying freely everywhere. This is not a "magic-free zone," so magic can be used freely.

This place is also a famous "tourist attraction," and it's considered an essential part of the experience when visiting this country.

She hadn't been waiting long when she arrived at the entrance of "Colorful Hot Spring" when a streak of light flashed across the sky, and a magical girl with a ponytail landed steadily in front of her.

"Excuse me, are you Miss Qingluan?"

The magical girl with the ponytail bowed slightly, her attitude extremely respectful and polite.

"Ah, that's me." Qingluan nodded.

"Okay, please follow me."

After receiving confirmation, the ponytail-wearing magical girl turned around, ready to lead the way: "Lord of the Emerald Scepter has been waiting for a long time."

"...?!"

What's going on? Wait a minute, Zhang Menglin, you bastard...

Qingluan instinctively wanted to run away, but seeing the "kind" look in the ponytail-wearing magical girl's eyes after she turned around, Qingluan understood the meaning in the other girl's eyes—

I have to go.

…………

A moment later, Qingluan was sitting in a private room at a restaurant.

There were only two people in the private room.

Qingluan looked at the magical girl sitting opposite her with some nervousness.

The magical girl opposite me had long, emerald-green hair that, while appearing very smooth, was completely unkempt and disheveled. She wore a fairly stylish magical girl outfit underneath a white lab coat, giving her the look of someone who had just stepped out of a laboratory.

Qingluan estimated that the other person was about 1.7 meters tall. In comparison, her own figure looked like that of an underdeveloped child.

This difference in size made Qingluan feel that she had completely lost in terms of presence.

However, another more important reason why Qingluan couldn't muster any momentum was naturally the other party's identity—the emerald scepter.

Sitting before such a supreme scepter that holds the power of the nation, Qingluan naturally felt a strong sense of oppression.

This is like a rebel leader sitting with a powerful minister of the court. And this powerful minister has 300 executioners standing behind him, while he himself is unarmed.

"Welcome to the kingdom, Miss Qingluan."

Fortunately, the other party spoke in a very approachable manner, without the condescending air of someone in a high position.

"...You're Zhang Menglin's 'friend'?"

Qingluan ignored the other party's polite words and instead asked her own question.

"That's right." The emerald scepter nodded with a smile.

"...I don't believe it."

"Hmm? Then who else could I be?"

"Generally speaking, when people say 'I have a friend,' they're actually referring to themselves, right?"

This kind of joke is outdated; using it as an excuse is too perfunctory.

"Hmm? So you mean...?"

"You are Zhang Menglin."

Upon hearing this conclusion, the emerald scepter rested a finger on her chin, tilted her head slightly, and revealed a puzzled expression: "Hmm, if I am Zhang Menglin, then who is that guy in the material world, in 'Where the Stars Are,' taking over the organization's affairs for you?"

"..."

Qingluan was speechless for a moment.

Indeed, Zhang Menglin should still be in "Where the Stars Are" managing the organization for me right now, so how could she possibly be in the Magic Kingdom at the same time?

...Could this guy really be Zhang Menglin's friend?

"Alright, I won't beat around the bush with you anymore."

Seeing Qingluan's discomfiture, the emerald scepter stopped pretending and chuckled, "Zhang Menglin is indeed me. To be more precise, she is one of my 'avatars'."

"A clone?"

"Well, I won't go into the details of the principles. So, feel honored that we can meet here, Commander~"

The emerald scepter spoke in the same teasing tone as Zhang Menglin.

"...Don't call me that."

Qingluan raised her right hand, signaling the other party to stop. "The way the Supreme Scepter speaks, I always feel like you're being sarcastic."

"Huh? I don't even care about it myself?"

The emerald scepter tilted its head slightly, its tone tinged with mockery, "Or would you prefer me to call you Su Chenjin?"

"...You should still call me 'Qingluan'."

Qingluan sighed, somewhat speechless, and then looked around at the empty dining table.

"Besides, it's only morning, isn't it? It's too early for lunch, I'm not hungry yet."

"Hmm, it seems... you don't quite understand the unique features of our magical girl world~"

The emerald scepter still wore a smile as it lightly tapped the table with its finger. The next instant, a large pile of desserts, cakes, parfaits, and various kinds of ice cream steadily fell from the space above.

If you're worried about not having enough sugar, there's also chocolate sauce and honey on the side.

"Don't be shy, please." The emerald scepter had already picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of ice cream from the parfait, and put it in its mouth.

Qingluan looked at the table full of desserts, her lips twitching slightly. "Don't tell me magical girls eat this for lunch? The sugar content is way too high!"

"Don't worry, magical girls don't gain weight no matter what they eat."

"...So, why did you ask me to meet you in a place like this?"

Qingluan wasn't drawn to the desserts; instead, she asked the key question about the meeting.

"Of course, it's to have a chat with you, and the dining table is the perfect place for that. After all... Commander, you have many questions for me, don't you?"