Starting from a Magical Girl, Dominating Eternity-Chapter 251 - 90: Love, Death, and the Wretched

Hugging a pillow, barefooted Keke curled up on the sofa, holding the remote control and constantly switching channels.

"Not long ago, strange weather appeared in the undeveloped area outside Beihai City, at Luan Mountain. A large number of thunderclouds gathered, which is very dangerous. According to reports from the magical girls on site, it is likely the work of the Witch Association. Currently, the Disaster Strategy Bureau is still investigating and observing the situation. We urge all citizens to stay away from Luan Mountain for now."

Keke peeked outside, the thunder rumbling, and ordinary people wouldn't go out either.

She's off today, Yiyi specifically called to tell her that she doesn't need to go out today. The Disaster Strategy Bureau has observed all the Disaster Beasts, and there won't be any missions today, advising her to rest well at home.

However, four Disaster Beasts suddenly appeared in the city center, and she had planned to check it out herself.

After all, Keke is currently a magical girl in the New Seedling Stage, and Disaster Beasts below B-level are easily dealt with, even B-level beasts aren't too difficult for her.

Yiyi sighs next to her every day, thinking that Keke's rapid progress makes her seem foolish in comparison.

However, those four Disaster Beasts disappeared not long after they appeared, and when she called specifically to ask, she was told there were no more issues.

The people from the Disaster Strategy Bureau have handled everything, and Yiyi assured her to rest well and not to worry.

Yiyi knows about the incident where she almost turned into a witch last time. So, she's been very concerned about Keke's health lately and wants her to rest more.

Plus, Iris misplaced her big brother, so Yiyi feels guilty and doesn't want Keke to go on missions.

Although she thinks Yiyi is making a fuss, Keke naturally enjoys the leisure.

Because she has been troubled about how to change her relationship with her brother.

To the point that she often can't concentrate and doesn't really want to go on missions.

It's been like this for three years, just calling his name, "brother," feels awkward just to think about.

And shameful.

Clearly, three years ago, she used to call out "brother" and "big brother" the most.

But in just three years, this title has become foreign and extremely uncomfortable for her.

So strange...

It's probably like calling a stranger mom or dad, that kind of awkwardness that is hard to articulate.

Pressing her chin against the soft pillow, swinging her head, Keke leaned sideways on the sofa, listening to the TV.

"Not long ago, some citizens heard terrifying manic laughter near Luan Mountain, and someone claimed to have witnessed a perverted streaker walking in the sky..."

"But so far, no cameras have detected a perverted streaker walking in the sky..."

Wow, that's really scary.

"We found a naked male mannequin blown up on the scene, confirming it was a mistake by the citizens."

...What a mess.

The rain outside was pattering, somewhat hypnotic, Keke's bare feet were a bit cold, she rubbed them together and then covered them with a blanket.

She recalled when her parents were still around, once in winter, when she was playing in the yard, her mother forgot about it. Additionally, she was sick at the time, took medicine, and subconsciously locked the door and went to sleep inside.

Tired of playing, Keke wanted to go home, only to find the door locked.

Although she kept crying, it was just knocking on the door and calling for her mom outside, not loud enough to wake a drowsy adult under medication.

She remembers just lying by the door, crying until she was exhausted, nearly fainting at the doorstep.

The weather was still snowy then, and since she was just playing in the yard and not going out far, she didn't wear a thick coat. If she fainted, she could have frozen to death.

Mom said so.

Later, it was Jiang Si who came home from school, grabbed her by the back of her collar, kicked the door down, and brought her inside.

After Mom woke up, Jiang Si scolded her, but Keke forgot what Jiang Si said.

Because he always had a blank expression, and when he talked about such things, there was no tone at all.

It was hard to tell if he was angry or what, but Mom's eyes reddened and she kept apologizing when he spoke.

She still remembers that evening when Dad had just come home with food, Mom sat by the fire, holding her, warming her little feet, with red-rimmed eyes, comforting her while blaming herself.

Although many things were forgotten, that winter, the warm feeling from her feet all over as her mother held her, she remembered.

Later, Dad reheated the food he brought, and when the whole family sat around the fire for dinner, the atmosphere was heavy. Mom ate silently, feeding her occasionally, sometimes with tears.

Finally, Dad dragged Jiang Si over, said something unknown, until Jiang Si sighed. After saying a few words to Mom, her expression finally softened.

Keke then just enjoyed the warmth of her mother's embrace and fell asleep, dazed.

Just like now, reminiscing about the past, curled up on the sofa, in a daze, about to fall asleep.

She dreamt of Teacher Zi Yuan.

So she happily wanted to tell Teacher Zi Yuan about her progress.

Lately, she has grasped the key to the Great Wilderness Heaven-Caging Finger, and can already imitate some of its form and spirit. With more practice, she would surely master it perfectly.

However, before she could get close, a young man suddenly stood beside Teacher Zi Yuan.