HCB Chapter 200 Firefly Opening Ceremony
Chapter 200 Firefly Opening Ceremony
Good afternoon, dear viewers.
"I am Magical Girl Red Rose. I am very happy to receive the invitation from the Suicheng Hero Association and have the opportunity to attend Firefly G125."
The television was showing an interview program from the Hero Association channel.
A girl with fiery red hair sat in the guest seat and greeted the camera. Her eyes seemed to reflect the deep starlight of countless stars. If viewed through a magical lens, one could even see directly into the vast sky of the starry world through her eyes.
The world's first magical girl—[Red Rose].
Looking at the charming and laughing fiery young girl on the TV program, Su Tianqing found it hard to imagine that she was a magical grandmother who was over sixty years old.
"I heard that Red Rose became a magical girl at the age of twelve and fought for Suicheng for twenty years before retiring due to illness."
Nan Jiayu shared some little-known facts she had recently learned from magical girl series educational videos.
Su Tianqing observed the fiery red magical girl on the screen with great interest, tilting her head and flicking away a speck of dust with her fox ears.
Interesting. The golden fox thought to itself.
If ordinary people might feel a little envious that Red Rose can never turn back into an ordinary person from a magical girl, what Su Tianqing felt from Red Rose would definitely overturn the common people's understanding.
The deep starlight in her eyes was not a normal phenomenon, nor did it represent the powerful magic of the red rose itself, as people speculated.
This is actually a manifestation of her physical weakness, which necessitates her reliance on magic to maintain her bodily functions.
The golden fox looked up at the bustling crowd and stage not far away, and at the large screen on the stage that was showing a live television program.
This is the entrance to Guangzhou's largest stadium, where a pre-conference event for Red Rose's appearance at the anime convention is being held.
Since the pre-event coincided with her shopping plan at the Guangzhou Botanical Garden today, Su Tianqing took advantage of her morning commute to stop by and participate in this rare event.
"Wow, even the pre-event hype is this lively..."
Looking at the sea of people, Nan Jiayu couldn't help but sigh softly.
The two arrived rather late and couldn't get a front row seat, so they could only watch the live broadcast on TV from the back, but they could still feel the lively atmosphere of the event.
Fans cheered everywhere, and people held up custom-made light boards everywhere. It's hard to imagine what a sea of lights it would be like if the event were held at night.
In fact, Su Tianqing wasn't very interested in the Firefly Comic Con itself.
Firstly, I've recently attended two or three comic conventions. The CD105 Comic Convention in Chengdu is a very large event, and even though Firefly Comic Convention is very well-organized, it's hard not to get a little tired of it.
"I'd rather go to the wildlife park with Xiaoyu," Su Tianqing thought to herself.
However, due to the mission assigned to him by the secret manual, he had no choice but to attend this Firefly Comic Con:
Exploring the Secrets of the Red Rose
Search for the red rose and uncover the secrets of the starlight's shadow.
Indeed, finding Red Rose and learning the secret of the Star Shadow from her is another important task the Codex has given him.
If you wander around Guangzhou like a headless fly hoping to bump into Red Rose, you're relying too much on luck.
This ancient predecessor couldn't even detect it using his own magical girl locator! He could only search for it by forcibly exploring the map!
But since she's coming to participate in the Firefly Festival, attending the comic convention is the perfect opportunity to find her.
"Speaking of this..."
Su Tianqing muttered to herself.
Yesterday, I was attacked by the catfish monster on the cruise ship. Iris and the others appeared and defeated the catfish monster. Could it be that Nan Xiaofeng and the others also received an invitation from the Suicheng Hero Association?
Why wasn't I, as a dandelion, invited? I'm a perfectly respectable magical girl in the Hero Association!
Could it be that the Hero Association has realized my identity as Kokoro and is trying to hint at it in this way...?
Su Tianqing couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
...In short, let the familiars act cautiously first, and also carefully examine whether my recent behavior has been unusual or has aroused the suspicion of the Hero Association.
……
Time flies.
The following morning, the area in front of the Guangzhou Sports Center was once again packed with people.
Cats and foxes walked side by side in the ticket check-in line, marveling at the sheer scale of the Firefly Comic Con.
"It's so lively!" Su Tianqing exclaimed.
"Yes, compared to that, CD105 in Chengdu seems like a small event," Nan Jiayu echoed.
After passing through the ticket window, enter the stadium.
A spacious stage comes into view, and the entire convention venue was specially designed for this stage. It is surrounded by vendors and booths of hero associations from all over the world, displaying their own magical girl merchandise.
The sharp-eyed Su Tianqing immediately spotted the Rongcheng Heroes Association's booth, which was very large, and she could see all the members of the Hyacinth Team at a glance.
Opposite the Hyacinth Squad standees posing in battle stances, several familiar figures caught Su Tianqing's eye, and she immediately pulled Nan Jiayu over.
"Little Fish, look! Look at this!"
"..."
Nan Jiayu silently looked up, her gaze towards the Rongcheng booth somewhat strange.
The Hyacinth Squad consists of three members, along with the magical girl Dandelion standing behind them. This group of four is currently a popular and talented magical girl group across the country.
But the life-size standees opposite them were quite intriguing—
The mischievous Heart Moon Fox, the Hellcat with its cat-like paws and back-to-back stance like a boxing champion, and the Cheshire Rabbit with a obsessed expression while wielding a giant hammer.
Why is a villainous magical girl allowed on the Hero Association's stage? This was the only thought left in Nan Jiayu's mind.
"It's Heart Moon Fox."
"Fox has finally been promoted to a full-fledged employee!"
Many tourists passing by excitedly pointed at the villain trio represented by Xin Yuehu and whispered about a series of things related to the villain trio.
They even completely overshadowed the Hyacinth Squad on the other side.
"Little Fish, look, everyone really likes Hellcat." Su Tianqing tugged at the sleeve of the catgirl next to her and whispered.
Nan Jiayu's cheeks flushed slightly, a little shy.
I don't have that kind of popularity. This popularity is all thanks to Hu Hu!
"Let's go over there and take a look. I heard it's almost time for the magical girls to perform."
As the discussion around her grew more lively about the Heart Moon Fox Hellcat, Nan Jiayu couldn't hide the blush on her face. She quickly pulled the chuckling Golden Fox towards the stage.
Nan Jiayu felt that Tian Qing's gaze was murderous.
The relationship between Hellcat and Heartmoon Fox is known to all!
Not to mention the interactions in the live stream, even during battles, their seamless teamwork and conversations will evoke some interesting associations for the audience.
And if this association were to fall into the ears of a fox with a clear sky...
【Little Fish~ Do you like me more, or do you like Heart Moon Fox more~?】
Nan Jiayu imagined the questions Tian Qing might ask later, and instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
The catgirl's reaction was observed by the golden fox, who smiled with delight.
"Thump!"
"Whoa?!"
Suddenly, the catgirl, who was fleeing in haste, seemed to bump into something, and a scream rang out in front of the two of them.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!"
Nan Jiayu hurriedly apologized to the petite girl who had fallen to the ground. Su Tianqing also peeked out in surprise and tapped the catgirl next to her on the shoulder.
Joking aside, it wouldn't be good if you bumped into someone.
The two quickly helped the petite girl in front of them up.
But when Nan Jiayu saw the face of the girl in front of her, who was about the same height as herself, the catgirl's tail instantly grew thicker.
"Huh?...Why is it you...?"
"...Whoa?! Don't come near me!!"
Upon seeing the catgirl in front of her, the girl's face turned deathly pale. She fled without looking back, leaving behind only the golden fox standing there dumbfounded and the embarrassed Nan Jiayu.
"Xiaoyu? You know her?" Su Tianqing asked curiously.
"Yes... he's an old acquaintance..." Nan Jiayu said with a wry smile, quietly leaning close to the fox's ear and whispering.
"She is—the magical girl [Lily White]."