Starting from a Magical Girl, Dominating Eternity-Chapter 72 - 30: Tacit Understanding, Kindred Spirits

Chapter 72: Chapter 30: Tacit Understanding, Kindred Spirits

The young man nodded, "That’s true, it’s not enough just to be alive."

Hearing this, Yin Luo was momentarily lost in thought. It took her a while to purse her lips and reveal a somewhat complicated smile, "Yeah, it’s not just about surviving. Beihai City is a big city with a good economy. We not only have to ensure the Disaster Beasts don’t threaten the citizens’ safety, but also ensure Beihai’s economy remains unaffected."

"But it seems like your Disaster Strategy Bureau isn’t very rich. The local Disaster Strategy Bureau’s funds all come from the municipal government, right? Doesn’t it give you more funds if it has the money?"

Yin Luo gave a wry smile as soon as she heard this, "I didn’t expect even you to know."

Obviously, Bingtang was always celebrating in his ear about Beihai City’s annual funding cuts to the Disaster Strategy Bureau. It was hard not to know.

"When the Disaster Strategy Bureau first arrived, it received plenty of funding.

This was news to him; three years ago, both he and Bingtang had just entered the field, busy fighting Disaster Beasts, and didn’t pay much attention to the Bureau’s establishment process.

"In the end, the establishment of the Magic Girl Combat Team was not smooth. All the supporting departments for the Magic Girl Combat Team were set up, but the team only had three members by the second year. This caused most of the funds to be wasted, and with such poor funding efficiency, the municipal government naturally wasn’t willing to continue spending money."

As Yin Luo spoke, a rare hint of displeasure appeared in her gaze, "All because of Cyan Cloud Sect."

This wasn’t just an excuse. There were actually quite a few Magical Girls in Beihai City, but they were all eaten up by Cyan Cloud Sect. The Disaster Strategy Bureau really couldn’t recruit people because Cyan Cloud Sect acted too quickly.

In short, it’s quite reasonable to blame Cyan Cloud Sect for the funding cuts to the Disaster Strategy Bureau.

As Jiang Si listened, he continued looking for things, his movements unhurried, while Yin Luo followed behind him, talking slowly, "We’ve made many efforts, but couldn’t produce results. However, in recent years, the Central Bureau’s Magical Girl Idol Project has become popular worldwide, so funds aren’t exactly lacking. Magical Girls’ salaries are very high, but there’s no overtime pay..."

"You’ll see when the salaries come out next month. For you guys, this salary can alleviate a lot of life pressure, as long as you don’t spend recklessly."

Since Jiang Si was Keke’s brother, Yin Luo didn’t hold back information. It’s not like it was a secret. She knew the situation at their home and naturally offered some comfort.

"The main issue is that there aren’t enough Magical Girls," Jiang Si pointed out bluntly, "If there were more, they wouldn’t be affordable."

Yin Luo gave him a sidelong glance, "Don’t make it sound so bad. If there were more Magical Girls, there’d be more funding. It’s the same situation, it’s not like the Disaster Strategy Bureau doesn’t want to improve conditions."

"Really?" Jiang Si squatted down to sift through the dirt where Du Juan had struck yesterday, "I’ve always heard that the Disaster Strategy Bureau is now bloated internally, and many decisions aren’t easily implemented."

"That’s the common problem of large departments."

At this, Yin Luo showed a slightly nostalgic expression, "In fact, long ago, the predecessor of the Disaster Strategy Bureau was just a high school club formed by a group of Magical Girls. There was a team of four Magical Girls, but as they grew, more Magical Girls joined, and many companies and civil organizations volunteered to help, which formed the embryo of the Disaster Strategy Bureau."

Jiang Si was stunned, "So it wasn’t built by the government?"

"I heard that the government had plans to establish it themselves, but due to various reasons, nothing came of it. Later, as the Disaster Strategy Bureau grew, gaining public support, the authorities gave it official recognition, making it the sole official Magical Girl organization."

Adjusting her glasses, Yin Luo sighed, "Later, when official personnel came in to guide and formalize it, it became the complex and bloated structure it is today, making many tasks difficult."

Seeing Jiang Si stop, clap his hands, and stand still, Yin Luo also paused, then stared at him with a flickering gaze.

Yesterday, Yin Lian returned and reported that Jiang Si had the ability to obscure the probing effect of Peony Celestial Eye, so naturally, Yin Luo found him very suspicious.

Everyone suspected that Jiang Si might be associated with the Witch Association.

After all, Cyan Cloud Sect doesn’t recruit men, only Magical Girls.

Only Yin Luo knew Jiang Si was innocent and definitely not involved with the Witch Association. As for Cyan Cloud Sect, they indeed never recruited men, so Jiang Si couldn’t possibly join.

She glanced back at Susan, who was far away, showing no interest in this side.

Recently, the Disaster Strategy Bureau had been conducting thorough internal investigations, and she kept a tight hold on Susan, primarily to let Susan prove her innocence.

Having her around, knowing her every move, could prove that she had no connection with external organizations.

She wouldn’t be coming over to eavesdrop now either.

For Yin Luo, she didn’t dislike Susan at all; you couldn’t find a better assistant in the entire Disaster Strategy Bureau.

"Are you looking for Polluted Magic Power? Or Seeds of Sorrow?"

After confirming that Susan wasn’t paying attention to them, Yin Luo finally asked her question, staring at Jiang Si.

Jiang Si, upon hearing her question, hesitated noticeably.

Yin Luo smiled to reassure him, "No need to worry, I understand. Like me, your sister has become a Magical Girl, and you must be feeling anxious, not wanting to get left behind by your sister. Besides, just because of a Miracle Seed, you’ve been demoted from a superior to an inferior. Your strength, salary, and even your status in others’ eyes aren’t as good as your sister’s. It’s really hard to bear. We can relate, Jiang Si."

Nodding slightly, Jiang Si said nothing.

"You must have known long ago that your sister had obtained a Miracle Seed, that’s why you’ve been training so hard in recent years. Although I felt you indeed seemed innocent when you didn’t pass the Celestial Eye test previously in the Disaster Strategy Bureau, I wondered if perhaps you went astray trying to catch up with your sister, fortifying your body with Polluted Magic Power?"

This could perfectly explain how he managed to jump six meters and defeat cripples.

Yin Luo was completely absorbed in her truth, oblivious to Jiang Si’s reaction, "Of course, you don’t have to admit it; I won’t pursue it. Let it be a secret between us."

Then Yin Luo thought for a moment, "But you should be careful; too much exposure to Polluted Magic Power is damaging to the body and could easily turn you into a Disaster Beast. You might have already undergone some form of mutation."

Which could explain the inability to be observed.

Everything made sense with this explanation. Noticing Jiang Si’s silence, Yin Luo gently patted his head, "But don’t worry, if one day you really can’t withstand the harm brought by Polluted Magic Power, come find me. I’ll help you."

Jiang Si looked at her, his thoughts unknown, and after a long time, he said, "Okay."

Yin Luo waved her hand, "Let’s leave it at that, saying more might make Yin Lian jealous. That girl has been talking to me about you a lot lately; it’s clear she cares deeply about you. Ah, being a high schooler, I hope it doesn’t affect her studies..."

After giving her instructions, Yin Luo finally left.

Over there, Susan also got up and dusted her hands, "Finished talking?"

"Finished, thank you, Miss Susan, for waiting here so long."

"It’s no trouble," Susan responded with a light smile, "As long as you don’t have connections with the Witch Association or Cyan Cloud Sect, it’s not tiring. But you’ve had it tough, talking with a suspect for so long. Don’t alarm them."

She helped arrange an opportunity to pass the information; naturally, it wasn’t tiring, you fool.

With all the plotting, you wouldn’t have guessed Jiang Si was our man, would you? He deliberately appeared here to catch your attention.

This is our Cyan Cloud Sect’s fiery collaboration!

Yin Luo also smiled back, "Of course not; I’m completely sure Jiang Si isn’t part of any illegal organization."

You idiot, you didn’t expect Jiang Si to be deeply soaked in Polluted Magic Power, bound to become a member of the Witch Association one day.

Not only did you find an opportunity to investigate Jiang Si alone, but you also had a chance to develop a relationship, while proving my innocence. Of course, it wasn’t tiring, you fool.

I really wish I could see your expression when you learn the truth, you conceited little girl!

The two girls, each immersed in their own victory, exchanged mysterious smiles as they looked at each other.

"Let’s keep helping each other in the future, Captain Susan."

"You too, remember to cooperate more in the future, Miss Yin Luo."