Chapter 53: Misjudging Her Sister, Meow?

A Shocking Revelation

Mu Xingge stubbornly reread the newly updated chapter two or three times, scrutinizing every detail. There was no mistake—despite heavy alterations, this plot was unmistakably adapted from her past encounter with the Blood Moon Witch!

She vividly recalled her carelessness, falling into a shoddy Divine Assembly trap, nearly captured by the Blood Moon Witch. Fortunately, luck had been on her side, and she’d escaped alone.

However, the incident was so humiliating that Mu Xingge hadn’t told a soul—not even A-Xing or Miss L!

Logically, only two people should know about it: herself and the Blood Moon Witch. But that would mean…

The Blood Moon Witch wrote this risqué novel? Impossible!

Mu Xingge knew the Blood Moon Witch had escaped prison, but would she really have the free time to write risqué stories about her rival?

Moreover, the novel’s earlier chapters contained details only her former teammates would know. How could the Blood Moon Witch write those?

Or… was it just a coincidence? Perhaps the author’s imagination happened to align with her experience, and they weren’t someone she knew?

Mu Xingge realized this guess was far-fetched. Yet, the alternative was even more absurd.

Could A-Xing and the Blood Moon Witch have written it together?

Compared to the first theory, Mu Xingge found this even less likely. She knew A-Xing and the Blood Moon Witch’s relationship all too well—those two collaborating on a risqué novel about her? Unthinkable!

Imagining them sitting together, passionately debating plot points about a mutual acquaintance, their minds sparking with ideas… Mu Xingge couldn’t even picture it. It was just too bizarre!

Glancing at Xiao Xi’s personal file on the desk, she hesitated, then sighed and tore it up, tossing it into the trash.

Truthfully, Mu Xingge wasn’t that bothered by the risqué novel itself. She’d been so intent on finding the author because she strongly suspected A-Xing wrote it.

But now, unless A-Xing and the Blood Moon Witch were co-authors, it had to be a coincidence.

If so, there was no need to dox an innocent person. Doxxing wasn’t right, so she let it go.

Unbeknownst to Xiao Xi, lounging on her bed scrolling through her phone, Ye Xinglan’s plot suggestion had inadvertently saved her from an identity crisis.

A Tense Meeting

The next day, outside Miss L’s office.

As Sirius prepared to knock, Little Red Riding Hood emerged, head down, looking dejected. Their eyes met briefly, but they passed without a word.

“Hey, A-Xing, you and your sister coming to see me at the same time? Planned it?”

“What did that brat talk to you about?”

Miss L didn’t answer. Instead, she turned to pour Xiao Xi a cup of tea, sensing her sour mood.

“Let’s talk about you first. What’s up?”

“I want you to fire Coco. That girl can’t keep being a magical girl.”

Xiao Xi was blunt. Miss L paused mid-pour, clearly not expecting such directness.

“I heard from the other team’s magical girls that you and Little Red Riding Hood argued during the theater mission,” Miss L said, placing the tea in front of Xiao Xi. “What happened? I know she acted alone and got minor injuries, but she pinpointed the monster’s source, didn’t she? You wouldn’t get so mad just for that.”

“It’s not about that. Her injuries weren’t severe, but do you know where she got hurt?”

Xiao Xi’s voice carried a tremor of fear as she traced a line across her collarbone.

“You know, if that cut had been just a bit higher…”

Miss L shook her head. “But, A-Xing, I’m sorry—I can’t fire someone without cause.”

“That wouldn’t be fair to your sister either. She passed rigorous tests to become a magical girl. You can imagine how much effort she put in.”

A Sister’s Burden

Miss L understood Xiao Xi’s feelings. No one wanted their loved ones in constant danger—Xiao Xi was no exception.

Consequently, many magical girls hid their identities from family. Xiao Coco was no different.

As an outsider, Miss L saw no real fault in either sister, but their conflict was inevitable.

“Your sister’s improving quickly, A-Xing. She’s just had bad luck, always facing monsters far beyond her level. If that theater monster hadn’t broken through to B-rank, she could’ve handled it.”

Xiao Xi stayed silent, staring at Miss L. The problem was, no one could guarantee you’d always face an equal opponent. That was the danger of being a magical girl.

Quitting was the most direct and effective solution.

Suddenly, Miss L changed the topic. “Your sister came to me asking if I could contact [Eternal Star].”

“You know, A-Xing, since you retired, people keep asking me about you. No one expected you to vanish without even telling your teammates.”

Xiao Xi frowned. “Using your position for personal gain isn’t a good look. You didn’t tell her, did you?”

Xiao Xi knew her sister was a huge [Eternal Star] fan, always buying merchandise back home.

But she hadn’t expected Coco to ask for her contact directly. Being a magical girl shouldn’t be a tool for chasing idols.

A Misunderstood Heart

At that thought, Xiao Xi’s resolve to stop her sister from being a magical girl grew stronger.

“She’s not chasing idols,” Miss L said. “She wants to ask [Eternal Star] for training tips to get stronger. She feels guilty for always holding you back in missions.”

“Did you know how hard she works? I’ve seen her logs—she spends hours in the Association’s gym and training room, sometimes until midnight.”

“A-Xing, you shouldn’t assume the worst of her. If she knew her idol thought this way, she’d be devastated,” Miss L sighed.

Xiao Xi froze. She hadn’t considered this. She’d assumed Coco’s request was purely for fangirling.

Suddenly, she remembered Coco’s hospital visit, her words ringing clear: “Sis, you don’t get me at all! I’m not some shallow fan who likes [Eternal Star] just for her looks!”

“Miss L—” After a long pause, Xiao Xi spoke. “Tell Coco you have a way to contact [Eternal Star].”