Bearing the expectations of numerous magical girls from the Salvation Church was an immensely pressurizing matter.
Hibiscus sensed awe, trust, obedience, and more from ordinary companions. This wasn't surprising—after all, reputation preceded the person. Having been famous for so long, she inevitably gave junior members some idol halo effects, which was normal. But Yeta and Minase Kaori clearly leaned more toward fervent admiration, especially the latter who would willingly go through fire and water.
In the original storyline, Magical Girl Lycoris used Hundred Demons Night Parade to block Management Bureau members attempting to intervene in the decisive battle between Time Priestess and Edelweiss, burning herself out and willingly embracing death.
Heavy enough.
Magical Girl Edelweiss also belonged to the Salvation Church backbone, perishing in civil war—also a bad ending.
Hibiscus understood a villainous organization's direction of heavy losses, but in her view, both should have had chances for preservation. Look at one of Management Bureau's strategic evaluations, Magical Girl Gardenia—didn't she survive the great decisive battle?
Though spatial magic Rainbow Fortress was indeed useful, her survival instinct was worth learning. Later, Anri Sakagami taking charge of Management Bureau remnants also performed well.
Never get stuck in dead ends, yet Light Magic Girl's worldview made obsession stronger—simply ridiculous.
Netizens always felt heartbroken mentioning this, expressing "you usually take care of them," "need more concern but don't be too concerned," "let them feel it but can't create dependence or even longing"—sounded troublesome, as if guiding new worldline Hyacinth to make up for regrets. For them, originals had too many regrets—many things could only find comfort here. Who made the poster so dedicated that it seemed another possibility truly existed.
Felt like commanding others playing romance galgames.
Hibiscus generously responded: "Everyone rest assured, I've mentioned the principle more than once—changing many magical girls' tragedies. Of course, this includes giving them better lives."
She'd always practiced this with a clear conscience.
【Actually you've already made outstanding contributions because you at least didn't become a villain】
【I can't imagine how formidable this simulated version of Hyacinth would be if she turned evil—probably directly become a maniac bombing the whole world】
【With Time Priestess's combat style reaching this level, time magic should consider using assassination to threaten high-ups—simply invincible】
【New Salvation Church doesn't need low-level methods, disdains such things. Think carefully about Magical Girl Manjusaka's abilities. Even Seedling Stage Fortune and Misfortune circling those political figures from afar, planting some bad luck would suffice. Then assassins and political enemies all want your life, or at worst disgrace and stepping down. Key is safely extricating yourself—not my doing, but soldiers】
【What kills you is your opponents, not misfortune】
【Genius】
【Original early fairy tale children's filter too strong made me completely unable to think of these methods. Still, online talent abounds. Your optical science think tank made Planet Gaia world see ghosts—their bad luck】
【Hyacinth doesn't need to completely stay out. Too many magics in hand can work wonders. You can recruit magical girls while intervening in mercenary-military disputes】
Hibiscus was indeed tempted, but she better understood that the more temptations, the more careful she should be—couldn't act rashly.
The Salvation Church could leverage small forces to instigate major events, but couldn't change its own small scale unable to support multiple fronts.
Simply put, now she could completely go to military strongholds for seven-in-seven-out decapitation operations, then what? Could her people swallow the forces? Unworkable. Result would be pointlessly leaving power vacuums for ambitious figures to exploit—counterproductive.
Hibiscus excluded radical options.
Some netizens even felt previous assumptions too conservative—should eliminate everyone.
Fun-seekers couldn't drown normal discussions. Soon topics returned to magical girl cultivation plans. Currently both sides produced strength parties and fan parties, respectively believing resources should tilt toward their favorite magical girls... Seeing this, Hibiscus felt overwhelmed, quickly correcting the atmosphere by stating:
"Rest assured, with your help plus the Church's substantial foundation, we can definitely balance most members' needs. Their beautiful lives are our work direction."
"I can sense many magical girls actually don't want to get involved." Speaking, Hibiscus turned to see the residential area with dawn breaking showing lazy sleeping vibes. "Ordinary life counts as everyone's everything. I think true help lies in even if most members willingly stay ordinary, not considering supernatural eras, magical missions, Disaster Beast crises... the sky still won't fall because I'll bear it."
She was speaking more to herself.
Hibiscus once somewhat envied magical girls who didn't need deep involvement, even harboring slight resentment—why can you just lie around?
Actually thinking this way was troubling herself. She had the system, earned netizens' intelligence sharing, gained everyone's trust—duty-bound.
【Time Priestess's most anthropomorphic episode】
【Accidentally charmed by White Hyacinth—you sinful magical girl】
【Relying on you alone plus current Salvation Church configuration definitely insufficient. Need more talent, or those "human rights card" characters must be grasped. Time to act—Church shouldn't be merely one organization but become the magical girl race's only government】
【While you chatted, I carefully watched OP's later uploaded "unedited full-perspective complete version"—seems Josh might have Management Bureau ideas】
【In originals she was one of Management Bureau establishment's driving forces—probably earlier】
【Agree +1】
【We already have future Apostles and strategic-levels. Simply collect Church, Management Bureau, and other magical girl organizations. Not just management forming galactic battleships—core strength too】
【Future Great Disaster Beasts, Ancient Relics, Dark Fairies: Is this reasonable?】
Hibiscus expressed still yearning for 8 strongest magics, unfortunately containing massive Knowledge Poison, with some belonging to theatrical versions and derivative content.
She and optical science think tanks couldn't confirm whether they were in an all-star hodgepodge worldview—could only observe dynamics first.
But netizens still revealed partial information:
Original storylines once wrote a major chapter recalling previous era civilizations. As the chapter protagonist, contemporary—or rather history's strongest magical girl—had unclear life or death at the ending, but left a "suspected copy" wreaking havoc in the main timeline. Once created crises for Management Bureau, finally resolved by Time Priestess's covert operations and Edelweiss's intervention. This battle completely confirmed Jin Yulu's strongest title—duel quality ranked among the entire work's top.
But many felt causes and consequences insufficiently connected to the main story. Many viewed it as a "side story" and left it unresolved. Similar cases were naturally hard to reference.
So netizens believed simulated worldlines might not exist, but heavily recommended another:
Magical Girl Management Bureau founder and first director.
Not Jin Yulu?
Hearing this news, Hibiscus slightly froze, never expecting this. This mental shock actually transmitted to the medium Regalia advancement stone she carried, emitting light responding to the master's strong emotional fluctuations, making glove parts produce destructive magic power. Seeing this, she quickly held her breath and calmed down—just then nearly risked running amok.
Logically, post-awakening magical girls wouldn't lose control, but constantly receiving advancement stone high-level enhancement power baptism still posed risks—must be careful.
Speaking of which, the first director might have met misfortune.
Even such people dying definitely meant major events, implicating entire magical girls suffering damage, so Hibiscus regretted.
So Edelweiss wasn't the first.
The key was her abundance of memes with various character fans spamming. After all, "strongest magical girl" was genuinely renowned, subconsciously making Hibiscus think she single-handedly supported the first official magical girl organization.
Now thinking carefully, this wasn't Jin Yulu's personality at all. Mythological magic users representing cautious loyal personality traits weren't suitable for this work.
Politicians creating records seeking futures for entire races were definitely remarkable figures.
Though Hibiscus didn't yet understand, initial impressions were good with high mental scores. She immediately pursued: "Thanks everyone's introduction. I'm very interested in her—can you provide more specific information?"
Unfortunately, comment sections fell silent as if struggling long. This carefulness actually foreshadowed extraordinariness.
【Chrysanthemum, this is her Regalia name】
【Pure passerby, why can't even names be said—what "that person you know"】
【Besides this, can't reveal more because Chrysanthemum used magic to add protection layers. Prying means hostility; triggering hostility judgments brings curses—not necessarily serious but inconvenient living. Most importantly, "all hostility will be sensed," especially if you seek true names with preconceived notions about probing her background fate—consequences unpredictable. First know this figure exists; when time passes and hostility judgments lower, discuss next information】
【What's so troublesome? You fans are being mysterious. Bunch of fake fans—don't allow teasing my White Hyacinth】
【Chrysanthemum belongs to T0 tier causal type】
【Then never mind】
Seeing netizens' reactions, Hibiscus couldn't help smiling. Indeed, from the perspectives of people with insufficient magical intelligence including herself, causal types were troublesome, giving mysterious feelings. Not necessarily high lethality, but definitely worth guarding against.
Original plots even gave special status: time types fewest in number, causal types least active—after all, latter often died in various events before growing up.
Most annoying aspect was that masters couldn't shut off effects—actually always under some influence. Slight carelessness brought disasters. How could ordinary people withstand this? Heaven-envying talent repeatedly occurred, not to mention former directors already explaining one problem: high probability of demise.
After all, so-called T0 wasn't easily evaluated. Combat parties were quite particular. Same T0 tier but missing strongest title differed in one point:
Full potential but no time to grow.
Hibiscus immediately felt regretful, increasingly curious, but someone pursued questions before her.
【Pure passerby, what level counts for becoming director before Edelweiss】
【Actually considerable information can be disclosed: Chrysanthemum herself as widely praised celebrity, not establishing Management Bureau overnight but gradually walking among various faction forces. In reputation, connections, and skills all first-class, counting rare management-type characters among magical girls—more like diplomats with alliance and coordination skills. In originals, rescued people from Eagle Company, united numerous awakening magical girls, deeply trusted by high-ups, early official poll popularity #1, affectionately called Director Chrysanthemum】
【If Salvation Church recruited her, simply Bismarck serving Wilhelm I significance. Trust me—with Director Chrysanthemum present, racial wars won't start】
【However praised, still under 20 right? So overpowered】
【Read originals】
【After reading you'll fully understand. Besides her natural talent and family background, T0 causal magic is indeed convenient. No one understands better than Director Chrysanthemum how to eliminate dissidents, fabricate charges, form factions, create personality cults. If willing, she could single-handedly isolate the entire world】
【Wait, vocabulary you used weren't compliments—like describing politicians, shattering my passerby good impressions】
【Absolute politician, thus-born despicability will teach you justice...】
【Chrysanthemum: Time Priestess, you're merely common folk living in times without me】
【Enough from you all】
【Magical girl groups indeed lack decision-makers】
【If Hyacinth counts as naturally charismatic leaders, Chrysanthemum counts as more universally acceptable operational leaders—more mixed reputation, controversial, but after she leaves you discover such figures are truly irreplaceable】
【Though excess intelligence can't be revealed, next Salvation Church should strengthen North American attention, will trigger events, then watch Edo】
【You'll all expand rapidly in this mercenary-military struggle—mutual interests will eventually meet】
【Additionally, future will see multinational joint forces and Mercenary Alliance Holy Relic conflicts, even destroying Central American small nations, once creating worldwide terror atmospheres, historically called "Second Holy Relic Civil War"—pay attention】
【We're at most giving you forward information satellites, mental preparation to avoid wrong paths and pitfalls. Everything follows your frontline judgments】
【This is the analysis post I wanted】
【Liked】
Hibiscus naturally followed good advice, noting all previous points.
Actually she already had judgments. Consider what means could make young people famous while gaining large followings? Even gaining widespread response with far-reaching reputations. Nothing more than those few types. Limited to US-Japan and excluding large batches, plus good family background and reputation—definitely shouldn't miss opportunities gaining reputation in catastrophic relief activities... More attention definitely brought gains.
Just as Hibiscus was lost in thought, netizens gradually dispersed while asking "can repost?" "can edit clips?" "want to make collections?"
She agreed to all—rather, helping think tanks who provided dedicated intelligence was good, otherwise feeling guilty. Couldn't seem like mighty Magical Girl Hyacinth always freeloading.
The silver-haired girl stood up patting dust. Sky brightness increased somewhat, but still early before everyone's wake time—only 5 o'clock.
Now sunrise approached, sea tides surged, echoing hillsides. Entire Hermit Island gradually awakened.
Next step: American markets.
Just as Hibiscus planned returning to her room organizing materials, turning around she saw Jin Yulu approaching from morning exercises.
Magical Girl Edelweiss currently maintained weak transformation state—golden hair in high ponytail showing efficiency, golden vertical pupils reflecting sunrise brilliantly. She wore sportswear and tights with running shoes, appearing travel-worn with athletic beauty atmosphere. Actually Hibiscus just learned the other began morning exercises so early.
If magic power beings already counted as artistic figures, mythological magic's body enhancement was among masterpieces.
Jin Yulu tilted her head asking: "Stayed up all night?"
"Yes."
"Actually I've observed the instructor for a while. You seemed to be thinking about important matters so I didn't disturb." Speaking, she smiled proudly at the silver-haired girl's slightly surprised gaze.
As soon as finishing, Jin Yulu performed disappearing invisibility on spot, even beaches showing no traces.
Hibiscus carefully sensed discovering scents and sounds very weak. Without knowing someone was here, probably wouldn't notice flaws—quite useful infiltration skills.
No wonder observing herself so long without movement. Of course, also because of no hostility—otherwise with Seedling Stage magical girl perception, would definitely detect abnormalities. After all, Hibiscus's origin advanced further toward condensation levels.
"...Should be sensory cell evolution from chameleons. Besides this, there are some I don't know."
"Indeed can't hide from you." Jin Yulu released invisibility, shrugging and spreading hands: "Worthy of Instructor. Often feel you understand my magic better than myself. Is this also a Time Prophecy? Doesn't that mean no first-encounter kills you?"
Hibiscus shook her head.
"Some troublesome guys—even knowing principles just die clearly. Intelligence isn't advantage. Ultimately, power to realize it matters."
Of course, she definitely understood original Time Priestess's first opponent best.
She carefully observed Jin Yulu's expressions.
Usually clean and efficient, never dragging—the workaholic actually showed slight hesitation, even some bashfulness. The other obviously wanted private talks about something. No way—romantic lines pressing closer? With this thought, Hibiscus dismissed excess ideas. Couldn't let netizens mislead thinking. Think carefully what aspects would trouble military-born Captain Jin...
"You don't still think Jin Ruochu's serious injury and everyone being affected by lava suns counts as your dereliction of duty?"
"Actually I could have done better, but must admit seeing Catastrophic Disaster Beasts made me very afraid." Speaking, Jin Yulu grasped slightly trembling hands, sighing: "Really too embarrassing."
"Completely wrong. Being afraid doesn't mean useless—you were obviously injured most severely."
Hibiscus patted the golden-haired girl's shoulder.
"One thing I don't understand—where does the so-called strongest magic title come from? Is this encouragement or did you see some future?"
"Don't depend on my so-called prophecies. Actually they're inferior to even pretentious Prophecy Books—very vague and constantly changing. Only one thing I dare confirm: you'll achieve great things, Jin Yulu. Don't pressure yourself too much, magnifying mistakes. Look more at results."
"Sorry."
"No apologizing. Your personality is really troublesome—stop always taking responsibility. Even if you make mistakes, so what? I still made everyone win, right?"
"So the instructor never has such worries."
Jin Yulu murmured, unexpectedly getting her forehead flicked with angry expression: "I'm equally afraid, but now we're discussing your problems. If afraid of mistakes, anxious about weakness, or worried about enemies—leave everything to me. You fear Catastrophic Disaster Beasts—I drove them away. You were seriously injured by Black Tide—I kicked its head like a ball. If strong enemies pressure you, remember me—anyway I'll eliminate those guys."
Hibiscus didn't expect tiny details magnifying several times in Jin Yulu's heart—this wouldn't do.
Magical Girl Edelweiss, on whom she placed high hopes, should ascend the strongest throne. Self-pity was unacceptable—currently she lacked sufficiently firm hearts.
So that's it.
In a trance, Hibiscus seemed to understand why the first director wasn't Edelweiss—because simultaneously she was confused by Pacific War Zones.
"Haven't you considered your exceptional talent? Don't look at my titles like world's first, strongest magic user, fairy-favored, etc. Actually I don't lead you all by much. The stronger I become, the faster you chase. Who should really feel pressure? Still that saying—when worried, think of me. Someone shares your burdens."
Speaking these words, Hibiscus held great determination to continue steadily holding top positions. Though you heaven's chosen pursued fiercely, she wasn't lacking either.
Her confident declaration slightly stunned Jin Yulu.
Impressions rarely showed Hyacinth so proud—never seen before. Even hearing from Nan Zhiyi about childhood friends, she was often quiet and isolated. This performance only she witnessed—another side revealed to comfort companions.
How could Salvation Church Leaders lack burning hearts? Just often buried deep inside—showing even a bit conquered hearts.
Jin Yulu's mouth curved into smiles.
Former teammates or instructors always spurred and encouraged—comfort was fine, but don't expect relaxation. Always acting like "if you make mistakes, what do we do?" appearances.
So she always doubled self-requirements, mentally setting standards of no serious injuries regardless of victory—if not achieved, should reflect and practice more. Result: reaching new instructors directly told "leave me to handle backup"—arrogant enough. Didn't you understand what we faced?
Catastrophe.
Then it was driven away, crying retreat before the entire world under Hyacinth's heavy blows.
Hearing "big talk" from such accomplished military achievers instead carried conviction—truly reassuring. She couldn't help covering her heart, feeling warmth rising to calm chaotic thoughts.
Now finally understanding—perhaps she'd always waited for someone to take comprehensive responsibility sharing pressure. This sentence from Hibiscus was enlightening.
She hugged Hibiscus, whispering in her ear: "Chatting with you is indeed relaxing."
"Definitely learn this feeling. Don't get stuck in dead ends later or be too strict with everyone."
"Rest assured, Instructor. I'm in excellent condition. Rare opportunity—I'll go to seaside Disaster Beast areas for some activity."
As soon as finishing, Jin Yulu completed transformation. Beach exploded with fireballs accompanied by thunder, from which leaped golden dragons climbing into clouds. Barrier-edge wandering Disaster Beasts never knew they directly encountered tough opponents, immediately crying out in anguish. They just wanted snacks but met opponents who transformed into dragons when meeting wind and cloud, all tucking tails and regretting beatings.
Seeing this, Hibiscus laughed heartily.
Obviously very energetic. Without experiencing Pacific frontlines and Josh's demon officer type, Jin Yulu's awkward personality would correct rather than worsen—much better this way.