I dug up the magical girl's corpse.

Chapter 43 Is this really a magical girl?

The referee walked up to Camellia, looked troubled, and whispered:

"Everyone's been looking for you like crazy, you know? It's like this outside—"

"I know."

Camellia waved her hand impatiently, stopping her from continuing: "You know why I'm avoiding her? It's because I don't want to see her. Let me have some peace and quiet."

Having come this far, the referee had no choice but to shut his mouth in resignation.

She was a magical girl who had worked here for many years, so she naturally knew the headmaster's temper, and the one outside was even more formidable. It seemed that being a referee today was the right choice.

"...You, okay, come here."

Upon seeing Lin Yongxi, her expression showed a moment of surprise, but she quickly recovered. Turning her back and muttering to herself, she led the way forward, pretending to be nonchalant.

"This place is so big!"

Lin Yongxi didn't notice the subtle change in her expression. She was currently focused on looking around, filled with curiosity about this new place. In particular, the abundant magical energy fluctuations around her, and the unfamiliar yet young and cute magical girls, all of which made her yearn for it.

However, as she curiously looked around, she herself became the focus of attention. The magical girls present, consciously or unconsciously, all secretly glanced at this last "examinee." Why was she making her grand entrance now? Why was there such a large entourage?

"who is she?"

"Is it really newly awakened? Or is it deliberately being kept at a lower level?"

"Doesn't she look a bit like that magical girl?"

"Really?...A connection to the family!"

In Chen Mu's eyes, Lin Yongxi was still a little girl who hadn't grown up yet, but here she still seemed a bit out of place. These newly certified magical girls were all between 14 and 15 years old, which was the average age for magical girls to awaken. It was like a high school student suddenly standing among middle school students.

She started later than others, and she was aware of this, so even after hearing those comments, Lin Yongxi remained unaffected.

Even topics related to her sister didn't hold her attention for a moment.

"Perfect, there's still one candidate without a rival. Come here, candidate number 31, Yang Yu."

The referee, holding a list, beckoned to a girl in the distance: "You two will have a match, and the winner will qualify for the competition."

"Um?"

Even Lin Yongxi, who had been keeping a straight face, was startled when the girl walked over.

It's not for any other reason than that this girl looks familiar. Yes, I just saw her!

It's the girl following behind Mu Mian in the front hall of the Demon Academy! She's Mu Mian's student. Yes, since she's an examiner, she should be here too! She has a bob haircut that looks like a student's, and she's keeping her head down, looking a little shy and introverted. Now I know her name is "Yang Yu".

Yang Yu was naturally very surprised.

But more than surprise, she felt annoyed.

The teacher had already arranged that if she happened to be the 31st candidate, she would be selected to skip the preliminary assessment and directly participate in the competition.

Unexpectedly, an uninvited guest suddenly appeared, and it just so happened to be the guy I had just bumped into. He ruined everything. How annoying!

"Are you all okay? If you're ready, go on stage."

The referee reached out and activated the barrier device next to the arena.

There was nothing they could do; the referee had already said so, and with everyone watching, including the other contestants, there was no way to cheat.

Yang Yu had no choice but to walk onto the central stage with Lin Yongxi and stand facing each other a few meters apart.

After walking up, she lowered her voice and said with an unfriendly expression:

"I don't know how you managed to sneak in...maybe when my teacher wasn't looking? Anyway, I'll get you to your proper place."

"Oh?"

Lin Yongxi was slightly surprised upon hearing this.

Actually, she initially had a pretty good impression of this little girl, thinking she wasn't like that Mu Mian, but rather gentle and kind. She never expected her to be two-faced, a facade she'd worn all along… But it's alright, Lin Yongxi quickly switched to a smile; that way, she wouldn't feel guilty at all during the fight, which was good.

"I won't tell you about your teacher's situation outside, so as not to affect your mood and make it an unfair victory."

"What did you say...?"

Just as Yang Yu was puzzled, the referee beside her swung his arm:

"Begin! The game ends when one side concedes defeat or is rendered unable to resist!"

Upon hearing these words, Lin Yongxi rushed forward without any hesitation!

She made no attempt to probe or use any fancy opening moves.

He simply unleashed the explosive power and combat instincts he had honed over the past month in Chen Mu's brutal training to their fullest potential.

When sparring with my brother-in-law, if I'm even a step too late, I'll get beaten up!

So we have to be fast! Fast enough that there's no time for pleasantries! We'll be right in front of you in an instant!

"What?!"

Yang Yu's pupils shrank sharply. She never expected that her opponent's attack would be so direct and swift, and without any magical fluctuations. It was a pure physical attack!

She hastily tried to retreat and create distance to cast a spell, but Lin Yongxi's speed far exceeded her judgment.

Lin Yongxi instantly cut into the gap in front of Yang Yu, his left hand flashed out and accurately grabbed Yang Yu's wrist as he tried to raise it to cast a spell, while at the same time he swept his foot out!

boom!

Yang Yu lost her balance and cried out in surprise, falling backward as she lost her footing.

She tried to steady herself with her other hand, but Lin Yongxi didn't give her a chance. He suddenly pulled her wrist downwards with force.

Combined with a twist of the waist, a clean and crisp over-the-shoulder throw!

"Ugh!"

Yang Yu felt dizzy as the world spun around him. His back slammed heavily onto the impact pad of the ring with a dull thud, and the air in his lungs was squeezed out, causing his vision to go black.

Just as she was about to grit her teeth and roll over to get up, Lin Yongxi had already pressed himself against her.

Giving her no chance to adjust or gather her magic, a swift and powerful elbow strike followed immediately.

It slammed hard into Yang Yu's soft abdomen!

"Cough!" Yang Yu curled up in pain, and the magic power that had been gathered for half of the time instantly dissipated.

Lin Yongxi's eyes were icy cold, and his movements were unwavering, like a sophisticated combat machine.

"It's not too late to admit defeat now."

Yang Yu was completely stunned. She had received magic training, learned how to deal with magic, and practiced basic physical skills, but had she ever experienced such a fierce, precise, continuous, and merciless physical attack? She could only block and dodge in vain, but was caught up, hit, and thrown around again and again, with no power to fight back.

...Didn't you tell me to admit defeat? You haven't stopped yet!

The area around the arena fell silent instantly, with only the dull thud of flesh hitting the mat and Yang Yu's suppressed groans of pain.

All the magical girls watching were dumbfounded as they stared at the scene unfolding on the stage...

Is this really a magical girl?!