Inside the Anteiku Cafe, in the living area, Yoshimura personally brewed a cup of coffee for Arisu.
“Mmm~ The manager’s technique is excellent.
It’s neither too bitter nor lacking the rich fragrance that belongs to coffee.”
Arisu sat upright on the sofa, sipping the coffee in small mouthfuls.
“Thank you for the praise, Miss Sakayanagi.
I am merely fulfilling my duties.” Yoshimura stood to the side like an old gentleman, not sitting down.
“This demeanor…
You must be the young lady of some family business, right?” Touka observed closely and, noticing an indescribable elegance in Arisu’s temperament, made a grand guess.
“Yes, my father is the chairman of the University of Tokyo, as well as a shareholder in pharmaceutical technology.
As for me, I am a student at Shuchiin Academy and also a Magical Girl.”
Although Arisu was always polite and impeccable in her manners, there was a faint hint of superiority in her self-introduction.
“You really were born into a good life, raised in luxury, needing only to follow the steps to inherit the family business and live a life of wealth.
For us, just staying alive is already a struggle.” Touka’s tone was filled more with envy and confusion than jealousy:
“There’s no reason for a young lady like you to become a Magical Girl, is there?”
“That is the thinking of the mediocre.
Only the mediocre fear the arrival of death, and furthermore, the corruption of a soul gem does not mean death.”
Arisu had never feared becoming a Witch, let alone the potential Reverse Transformation.
“Are you crazy?
Wait, if corruption doesn’t mean death, then what does it mean?” Touka had originally wanted to call Arisu crazy, but upon hearing the latter part, she expressed confusion.
The corners of Arisu’s exquisite face curled up slightly: “Kyubey hasn’t told you yet, has it?
Actually, turning into a Witch was just a product of Kyubey’s past, when its technology was immature.
After technological advancements, this process was improved into a Reverse Transformation.
As for the specific effects?”
“Because we are the latest Magical Girls to enjoy this iteration, we don’t know the effects yet~”
This was the explanation Kyubey had improved based on Venalita’s claims.
“Isn’t that just being a test subject?” Touka didn’t understand what there was to be happy about.
“But the power brought by being a Magical Girl is very strong, isn’t it?”
“Let alone us, even a girl so ordinary and inconspicuous that she goes unnoticed can, after making a wish, immediately become a Magical Girl who surpasses Special Class Investigators and S-Rank Ghouls.”
Arisu’s words silenced Touka, who had wanted to retort.
Upon hearing this, Kaya laughed at herself: “Are even newly minted Magical Girls stronger than us?
It seems Ghouls, and even those Jujutsu Sorcerers in the shadows, and the CCG, will soon become a thing of the past.”
How much time and slaughter does it take to cultivate a single S-Rank Ghoul, Special Class Investigator, or Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer?
Yet a Magical Girl only needs a wish to be created.
Now do you understand why Arisu said that after Kyubey’s existence was exposed, even knowing the cost, there was an endless stream of people wanting to become Magical Girls?
“Miss Sakayanagi, may I ask a presumptuous question?” Yoshimura asked Arisu with a serious expression, and seeing her nod, he asked:
“What is your view on Ghouls?”
“Merely man-eating creatures that will be eliminated sooner or later.” Arisu spoke bluntly:
The only reason Ghouls still exist until now is because they still have value.”
“Once they have no value, humans will mercilessly exterminate all Ghouls.”
Hearing Arisu be so direct, Yoshimura’s smile became bitter:
“You are right, Miss Sakayanagi.
Ghouls will not exist for long, which is why we have been striving to integrate into human society.
The appearance of Magical Girls gives us hope.”
“So you think it’s enough for Ghouls to be able to eat human food?
What if she dies?” Arisu pointed at Touka and said:
“The fact that you can eat human food now is all thanks to her ability, right?
If she were to accidentally die one day, what would you do?
Find the next person to make a wish?”
“Then why don’t you come up with a solution?” Touka felt uncomfortable seeing Arisu being so aggressive.
“Why should I tell you?
What happens to Ghouls has nothing to do with me.
I only offered a few comments because they are your companions, Senior; otherwise, they would already be corpses.”
Arisu’s attitude was firm, one could even say arrogant.
This was the truest version of her.
Before, it was only because her body was weak and she had no capital to reveal her true nature, but now that she had power, she didn’t even bother pretending.
Ambition, pride, and a love for conflict—this was her true self.
“Just try touching them and see what happens.” Touka gripped her pendant, warning Arisu.
“You’re anxious, aren’t you?
Senior, for your sake, I won’t touch them, but I can’t guarantee I won’t kill other Ghouls.”
“After all, I don’t know which Ghouls are your relatives, and I have no way of distinguishing them.
I also have to ensure my own safety; you can’t expect me not to fight back, right?”
Arisu’s words came one after another, leaving Touka, Koma Enji, and Kaya completely bewildered.
Everyone looked at Arisu as if facing a formidable enemy.
“Miss Sakayanagi, there is no need to use rhetoric to extract information from us.
You are a very qualified tactician.”
Yoshimura had to step in to negotiate with Arisu, his pair of Kakugan opening:
“Please speak directly about what you want to understand or obtain from us.”
“Manager, you seem to overestimate your own value.
I have no interest in you.
What determines the future trend is Magical Girls, not Jujutsu Sorcerers, the CCG, Cursed Spirits, or Parasytes, and it certainly isn’t your turn.”
“From start to finish, my only goal is this Senior.
Of course, I don’t rule out that there might be others among you Ghouls who possess the qualifications.”
Arisu was completely unapologetic toward Yoshimura.
This confidence, stemming from her strength, made Yoshimura feel for the first time that he had been abandoned by the era.
“Senior Touka, I intend to establish an organization—an organization composed entirely of Magical Girls.”
Arisu walked down from the second floor step by step, came before Touka, and extended her hand.
Arisu was a head shorter than Touka, but her presence was imposing. This chapter was copied from novelping.com without permission.
In contrast, Touka frowned, staring at Arisu and questioning: “Why should I join this organization?”
“Because after joining this organization, when we have enough personnel, we will possess absolute strength.
We can sweep away any faction, and your desired peaceful coexistence between Ghouls and humans can be achieved.”
“Relying on technology and influence to let Ghouls completely escape being man-eating animals, rather than relying solely on magic.”
To be honest, after hearing this decision, Touka was indeed tempted, but she didn’t forget that she was still a member of the Anteiku Cafe, and she looked at Yoshimura.
“Decide for yourself, Touka.
This is still your home, and you can still live here.” Yoshimura wished for that day to come.
“I understand.”
“Then what do I need to do after joining?” Touka took a deep breath, letting her brain calm down.
“There is no need to do anything for now.
After all, it hasn’t been verified yet what will happen after the Reverse Transformation.
Just keep doing what you were doing before.”
Arisu came here just to recruit people to establish her own faction; the organization was also established on a whim.
“In the end, it’s just an empty shell of an organization, right?” Touka felt like she was the one being targeted by a pyramid scheme.
“That’s why I need to recruit people.
I know what you want to say; I’m not running a pyramid scheme.
I don’t issue empty checks.
Once the organization takes shape, I will pay a regular salary every month.”
Arisu herself was a rich woman; she paid salaries without hesitation.
“Sister Touka!”
Just as Touka was about to ask about the salary, a young girl who had just turned 18 ran down from a room on the second floor; she was about the same height as Arisu.
“Sister Touka, is there any more chicken curry rice?
I want to eat another serving!”
A mother who still possessed a graceful charm ran down from upstairs and grabbed the girl named Fueguchi Hinami: “I’m sorry, we shouldn’t be troubling you.”
“It’s no problem, Mrs.
Fueguchi.
Hinami liking my food is the greatest affirmation for me.” Facing the Fueguchi mother and daughter, Touka smiled, and the previous unpleasantness was swept away.
“Eh?
Is this person a human?
Why did she bring a cat inside?”
Fueguchi Hinami turned her gaze toward Arisu and the Kyubey beside her, while Fueguchi Ryoko beside her vigilantly shielded her behind her back.
“Oh?
You can see him?” Arisu pointed at Kyubey with great interest.
“Why wouldn’t I be able to see it?
Anyone would notice such a strange creature standing there, right?” Fueguchi Hinami’s unintentional remark stabbed Yoshimura and the other two like a knife.
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”