area51novel Chapter 286 Sense of Contrast
Chapter 286 Sense of Contrast
Chapter 286 Sense of Contrast
Yeqiu City, Guancheng District Waterworks
The two inspectors, tulips and hyacinths, arrived quickly and disappeared just as fast.
They briefly greeted the Azure Star Mage and then hurriedly left.
"Phew~"
Violet watched them escort the magical girl away, and a slight sigh of relief appeared on her face. She had just read the news on CCSA several times and found that most of the perpetrators in these heinous incidents occurred in Dongguan City, with relatively few in other areas.
She turned her gaze away.
But he found Narakuhoshi looking at him with a complicated expression.
They looked at her with a mixture of admiration, infatuation, curiosity, and a hint of what they saw as a monster.
Narakuhoshi felt her heart pounding as she watched Violet exude such domineering aura. The reason she had been attracted to Violet before was because of a certain quality Violet possessed: she acted decisively and dared to say no to any behavior.
Whether it's daring to punish citizens who want to molest magical girls, or being willing to help her find netizens one by one online to delete indecent videos, these are things she herself couldn't do.
If it were her, she would most likely seek help from the authorities. If the authorities do nothing, she would probably just endure it and wait for the storm to pass.
(The indecent video refers to the act of secretly filming under the skirt of a magical girl during battle, or the magical costume dress tearing and exposing her skin during the battle.)
What truly made Narakuhoshi's expression complex was...
She knew better than anyone that the violet mage before her was the Abyss Demoness who had invaded Earth, a ruthless Abyss Demoness.
The upright and incorruptible demeanor the other party had just displayed...
This caused her to feel a strong sense of conflict regarding the image of Violet in her heart. Despite being the Abyss Demoness, she spoke of how important the lives and safety of the citizens of Yeqiu City were.
Sure enough, before the tiger was shot down...
All of them are...
A wolf in sheep's clothing.
what,
No, no.
No matter what, the other party is still my master. How can I think of them like that?
What's more, he himself is lusting after other people's bodies.
Violet:
Although she couldn't see through Tianyin's heart, she could sense that the other party was definitely not praising her just now.
But now is not the time to think about these things.
When you find a cockroach in your home, those unseen corners are already crawling with cockroaches, after the security bureau is notified that the defector organization may be poisoning the waterworks.
Violet then took Tianyin to other waterworks for inspection.
Meishan Orphanage, Yeqiu City
Chen Yao put down her phone.
The address that middle-aged man gave us earlier should be here.
This orphanage isn't large, but it's small yet complete. It has a student dormitory, a canteen, and a sandpit for recreational activities, all surrounded by greenery, so the air is quite fresh.
That night,
Chen Yao chatted with the other party for a few minutes.
The two didn't talk about magical girls for long, but they chatted for a long time about the Black Tide crisis. The middle-aged man introduced himself as a former medical professor, but he retired for some reason.
Now the director of Meishan Orphanage in Yeqiu City, he felt that although Chen Yao was disabled, she had a very sunny and cheerful attitude and wanted to invite her to tell stories or chat with the children here.
Meishan Orphanage in Yeqiu City?
Chen Yao had never heard of this orphanage before, let alone that it was a complete stranger. She simply nodded slightly, but made no move to go over.
however,
The middle-aged man seemed to sense her wariness and worry, and explained with a smile that the Meishan Orphanage was not far from the Yeqiu City Comprehensive District Hospital, and that she could come anytime she wanted.
After returning,
Bored, Chen Yao subconsciously searched for the Meishan Orphanage and found that it was indeed just as the other party had said, only a few hundred meters away, about the distance of a short walk.
So she told Sister Zixuan.
I want to take a walk around the neighborhood.
Ning Zixuan was not at ease about this, so she came along too.
"I've never heard of this orphanage before."
Ning Zixuan stood outside the door, looking at the building, her heart filled with doubt.
"I haven't seen it before either; it must be newly opened."
Chen Yao said somewhat uncertainly.
"Okay, I'll push you in to take a look. If the kids inside are particularly naughty, we won't come back again."
Ning Zixuan looked around at the surroundings. Rather than saying it was an orphanage, she felt it was more like a kindergarten that had been converted.
Only after going inside did I realize that...
This place shouldn't be called an orphanage; it should be called a shelter for disabled children. The children all seem to have some kind of hidden disability. Chen Yao saw four or five in wheelchairs alone, and others were missing an arm, an ear, and so on...
At first glance,
This place is terrifying.
After entering,
Chen Yao could feel the atmosphere around her suddenly become oppressive. The children all looked at the two young ladies who had suddenly appeared with curious eyes, especially the girl who was sitting in a wheelchair like them.
"Um, sisters, is there anything I can do for you here?" At this moment, a boy who looked a little older stepped forward and asked.
Chen Yao looked over and noticed that he was missing a few fingers, but he was one of the few relatively intact children in the orphanage.
"It's like this, a few days ago, Dean Hu invited me over..."
Chen Yao was about to explain when the boy interrupted her with a surprised exclamation, "Are you the angel sister Father was talking about?"
"Mistake... Father? Dean Hu is your biological father?"
The boy shook his head, his words filled with reverence: "No, but he took in us unwanted children, provided us with food and lodging, and even paid for our medical treatment. So, in the hearts of us children, he is our biological father."
"Oh, I see. What does 'angel sister' mean?"
"Father told us that a very beautiful older sister would come to the orphanage. She would not discriminate against us because of our imperfections. When you came in just now, we were looking you over. Your eyes did not show the disgust and fear that others had for us. Instead, they showed heartache and pity. So you must be the angel sister that Father was talking about."
Saying this,
Chen Yao and Ning Zixuan were both a little embarrassed.
"No, no, I believe most people would be willing to lend a helping hand if they knew your situation."
When Chen Yao made excuses
Ning Zixuan's curiosity about Dean Hu only intensified; her thoughts differed from Chen Yao's.
Whenever someone approaches her, she always thinks about their purpose. Now, if Dean Hu is approaching Chen Yao simply because he wants Chen Yao to chat with the children, that makes sense, but she still feels she needs to verify it.
No matter what,
Chen Yao is Bai Yuze's student, so she can be considered half his teacher's wife.
Although Hoshino Seri is currently Bai Yuze's girlfriend, they are not married yet. As long as they are not married, it's still uncertain who will win!
"Ms. Chen, you're here. I'm so sorry, the cafeteria lady is on leave today, and I was preparing breakfast for these children, so I was a bit overwhelmed."
As Chen Yao was interacting with the children, a middle-aged man wearing an apron came out of the room, his forehead covered in sweat. He looked apologetic when he saw Chen Yao and Ning Zixuan.
"No, no, we're the ones who disturbed you."
Chen Yao turned her head. She couldn't quite believe that the person who looked like a professor just a few nights ago would today appear as a flustered middle-aged man.
"Ahem, I'm not very good at cooking, please excuse my poor skills." Dean Hu glared at the children next to him who were covering their mouths, trying not to laugh, which showed that he had a good relationship with them.
Ning Zixuan stood aside and subtly sensed the presence of magic in the middle-aged man. She was certain that he was just an ordinary person.
The smell of cooking oil emanating from the other person was genuine and didn't seem like they were lying.
Thinking of this,
Her guard was lowered a little.
if it is possible,
She naturally hoped that Chen Yao could forget the grief of losing her legs and get along well with these children. She observed these children briefly; most of them looked somewhat intimidating, but they all seemed to have cheerful personalities and innocent eyes.
Having spent so long among the villainous witches, she has the ability to see through a few children.
After finishing a lunch that was either porridge or rice, Director Hu began to introduce the children in the orphanage to Ning Zixuan and Chen Yao.
The boy who spoke to them first was named Shi Zihan. Because of the Black Tide invasion, his whole family died, and he wandered outside for a while. He lost several fingers because he couldn't stand some thugs bullying homeless old people.
The experiences of several other children can be attributed to attacks by abyssal monsters.
This made Chen Yao and Ning Zixuan indignant.
Having said all that,
Dean Hu didn't mention anything else, only suggesting that Chen Yao or Ning Zixuan could come and chat with the children when they had time.
Go to class.
then,
One morning,
Chen Yao and Ning Zixuan were playing with the children.
quickly,
They had become familiar with each other.
Most of the children were no longer as reserved and introverted as before, and they all started vying to play with Ning Zixuan, because she was the healthiest one there, so she became the mother hen, while Shi Zihan became the eagle.
Tired of playing
Then you can go to Chen Yao's place to listen to her stories.
As they were leaving, a little girl who looked quite reserved ran up to Chen Yao and Ning Zixuan and handed them some candy: "Angel sisters, have some candy. Remember to come see us next time too!"
"Uh-huh."
On the way back,
Chen Yao said with a smile, "I knew it. That Dean Hu has a different kind of temperament. How could he possibly have any strange ideas to approach me? I have no money and no looks."
"Oh, really? As a retired member of the S-class Judgment Squad in Yeqiu City, Magical Girl Lotus doesn't have money? I'm afraid even your captain Violet's salary isn't as high as yours."
Ning Zixuan joked.
"Speaking of looks, there must be quite a few male classmates who come to visit you during your summer vacation."
"No way!!"
Chen Yao's face was flushed. She had looked at most of the wallets on CCSA. The hospitalization expenses were mainly covered by the security bureau. The family didn't lack food or lodging, but her parents' life was still relatively tight.
The latter is even more out of the question.
She kept thinking that everyone else had graduated from high school, but she was still stuck in the hospital.
"Alright, alright, stop joking. I'm just worried about you. If someone bullies you, you won't even be able to fight back."
"Ming ming ming, you're not talking to Sister Zixuan anymore, all you do is belittle her."
Ning Zixuan watched Chen Yao return to her hospital room.
She took out her phone and contacted an acquaintance at the National Security Bureau to help her investigate the background of the Meishan Orphanage. She found that her previous guess was correct; the orphanage was formerly the Meishan Kindergarten.
After the Kuroshio crisis broke out,
This caused many families to be torn apart, and most of the children were taken in by official orphanages.
The Meishan Orphanage was established during that period, and it adopted only a dozen or so children.
There are detailed records on the official side.
However, Meishan Orphanage has maintained a relatively strong degree of independence in recent years and does not seem to lack relief funds.
Aside from staff checking on the children's health every month, the official understanding of the Meishan Orphanage is not very deep.
In general,
The Meishan Orphanage didn't seem to have any major problems. Ning Zixuan did a quick search and then turned her attention to other content, such as the recently released A-level mission by the Security Bureau: the corrosive effect of Soul Ink Crystal on the human body.
Before,
She had seen the snake witch's men work on this; it seemed to be a potion that could turn ordinary humans into monsters.
After the villainous witch was defeated,
All of these drugs were confiscated by the Security Bureau. Later, it seems that they developed a boosting drug that could prevent humans from turning into monsters. The effect was weakened and it had a time limit, but it was something that could genuinely make humans stronger.
The feeling she got from the other Soul Ink Fragments was actually quite similar; the further she looked, the deeper her brows furrowed.
This substance is addictive, and whether it is contagious is still under investigation.
Is it contagious?
Shhh!
Don't tell me later that a zombie crisis has broken out in Yeqiu City.
Another question that Ning Zixuan thought of was...
As Naraku Hoshino was hurrying back, she was also thinking. She looked at Violet Bo in front of her and teased with a smile, "Master, do you think that if a human is corrupted by another Soul Ink Fragment and turns into a monster, and then scratches other people, will it cause infection and mutation?"
"What are you thinking, magical girls versus biohazard?"
Violet rolled her eyes. If it were possible to make Yi play, the Abyss would have already launched a biohazard attack.
Do you really think the Abyss Demoness doesn't draw inspiration from movies and anime? They not only watch, but they're also incredibly skilled at doing things themselves.
I won't even go into the extent of Demon Princess Iris's obsession with getting Abyss Faheng into the weapon factory after watching the fantasy drama.
Just take the example of how Demon Princess Yugiri watched all sorts of horror movies and was no longer afraid. She even asked Demon Princess Tokuro to teleport her to various places on Earth where strange rumors circulated. She took Aquarius with her everywhere to find monsters like Bloody Maria, Sadako, and Kayako, all with the intention of turning those monsters into her own familiars.
Even the most mature demon princess, Iris, is no exception.
After watching science fiction movies like Terminator, The Matrix, Alien, Resident Evil, and G.I. Joe, she got carried away and gathered a bunch of Abyss scientists who actually started repeatedly studying the details in the movies and researching their feasibility, before finally killing them one by one.
To some extent,
This also gave Demon Princess Iris a great deal of inspiration. There are far too many abyssal beasts lurking in the human world now, and they live exactly like humans in their daily lives.
Based on the intelligence she had gathered,
On the surface, Dongying City is being tossed back and forth between Xia Guo and America Qiu You, but in reality, it has become one of the lairs of the Abyss Calamity Beast.
but,
She heard all of this from Iris-sister.
I don't know if it's true or not.