madnovel Chapter 91: I've already figured out how to slack off.
Chapter 91: I've already figured out how to slack off.
However, the imagined storm did not materialize.
The anxious crescent moon slightly raised its head and found that the expression on the azure scepter seemed much more relaxed than before, and it did not seem very angry.
"Of course... Now that things have come to this, Xia Li has already become a magical girl, so there's no point in blaming others now."
The Azure Scepter sighed softly, "I really have no choice. Perhaps this is fate's arrangement, and I can only accept this fact."
"However... it's the same old problem. I still don't know how to explain all this to that child."
"So, until she's grown up and capable of taking responsibility for the truth... I don't want to confront her yet. Let her live her life in the material world... for now."
Hearing this, Arc Moon felt much relieved. However, she soon realized that the Azure Scepter was only thinking about postponing the resolution of the immediate crisis. But this only made the problem bigger and bigger.
This is actually not a good method.
"I recently asked an acquaintance to make a doll stand-in for me... This doll is made in the likeness of my deceased wife. This stand-in will reside permanently in the material world to fulfill the duties of a 'mother' and accompany Xia Li."
The azure scepter's gaze once again focused on the crescent moon.
"But this Stand has absolutely no fighting ability; it wouldn't be able to protect itself if it encountered danger. So, the reason I called you here today is that I need you to do something for me."
Arc Moon nodded frantically, her attitude one of utmost trepidation: "Lord Scepter, please give your orders!"
"Actually, it's not that difficult. While you're stationed in Yuanting City, please protect my daughter and make sure she doesn't get hurt. As for the daily patrols and hunting down crippled beasts... as a senior, please take on more of the responsibilities for her and don't let her rush to the front lines. As long as you can take good care of her in the material world, that will be a huge help to me."
Hearing this, Hu Yue couldn't help but smile bitterly to herself. She had only tricked Su Wei into joining the gang to avoid daily patrols, but after all this time, karma had come full circle, and this drudgery had ended up back on her shoulders.
"Of course, I'm not asking you to help me for nothing."
The Azure Scepter seemed to have come prepared as well, and she smiled slightly: "In return, I will give Her Majesty an additional nomination for you to receive the 'Hanafuda' during the final nomination meeting of the Royal Court."
"Huh...?!"
This made Arc Moon feel flattered and surprised.
How could someone like me, who's always slacking off, actually get to play a card?
Seeing the crescent moon's eyes light up with longing, the Azure Scepter decided to push the stakes even higher—
"You've been a magical girl for eight years now, haven't you? In two years, you'll reach your ten-year service retirement age. So, what are your plans then? Will you retire and return to the material world, or stay in our country and continue to shine? Have you considered coming to my Magical Academy?"
"Ah...I..." Arc Moon stammered.
Before this, she had learned about the difficulty of obtaining the Hanafuda (flower cards). This made her clearly understand that with her lazy and passive personality, it was almost impossible for her to obtain this honor.
So from the very beginning, her idea about her future was very simple: salted fish.
He could live a peaceful and uneventful ten-year term, collect his retirement pension, and enjoy his retirement in a materialistic way.
Normally, I just enjoy playing games, and when I'm in a good mood, I update my novel weekly. I no longer have to be bothered by the beasts, nor do I have to worry about my duties as a magical girl.
Of course, she did have the idea of joining the magical kingdom, after all, who wouldn't want to stay young forever and be able to fly and teleport? But joining the kingdom meant constantly accepting the tasks assigned by the kingdom.
There's no such thing as a free lunch, and the country doesn't support those who do nothing. Given my personality, I might not be able to stick with it.
Human lifespan is limited to a mere hundred years. Simply joining a nation does not extend lifespan; one must work for the nation until death.
The thought of facing such a miserable working life after joining the nation made Arc Moon realize that joining the nation wasn't such a worthwhile deal after all.
The main reason is that the money the country gives out after retirement is so much that it's enough to live comfortably for the rest of one's life.
To retain the magical girl's powers, she has to work every day; it would be more practical to take the money back to the material world and enjoy life.
However, times have changed! If you can get the flower cards, the situation will be completely different!
Having the privilege of immortality, what does it matter if one merely completes the tasks assigned by the nation each year?
If I could live forever, I could witness so many more fun new games and consoles in the future! The total amount of leisure and entertainment I could enjoy would also be far greater than that of an average human!
Even the pressure of frequently delaying updates to my novel serialization has been greatly reduced! I can update only once a year, or even just one chapter in a century, it doesn't matter at all! As long as there's enough time, it will eventually be finished!
As for staying in the kingdom to frequently do missions, that's naturally insignificant. What I need to consider is choosing a career path for my future, so I can slack off in the kingdom for a long time.
Previously, the Crimson Scepter had invited her to work at the Civil Affairs Bureau. To be honest, the Civil Affairs Bureau was indeed a good place, as it was the most prestigious department.
However, given Arc Moon's personality, if she really had to choose one of the five academies to join, her first choice would naturally be the "Research Institute" with the emerald scepter.
Of course, someone like me who knows absolutely nothing about scientific research wouldn't get into a high position there. At most, I'd have to work my way up through seniority to become an administrative staff member.
Moreover, to be honest, the research institute has little power and not much opportunity for personal gain; it's considered an unpopular department. However, its advantage lies in being the most relaxed department among the five major research institutes! This place is absolutely perfect for slacking off!
So it's decided then. I'll naturally agree to the matter of "her daughter" that the Azure Scepter instructed me to do! As for the matter of working at her Magic Academy... well, I'll politely decline for now!
As she snapped out of her reverie, having already planned out her future life, a smile was already playing on her lips. Just as she was about to readily agree to the Azure Scepter, the door to the reception room was suddenly pushed open.
"Hey, Azure, you're here."
A crisp sound came.
A magical girl with long green hair, wearing a white lab coat, pushed open the door and entered.
Behind this magical girl is a cute blue-haired girl.
"Huh? Qingluan?!"
Seeing the familiar petite figure, Arc Moon was stunned.
Why... did Qingluan follow the emerald scepter to the royal court?