Urging for more updates, then turning into a magical girl.

Chapter 80 How could the Grand Eunuch obtain flower tokens!

A wide, dark red carpet stretched along the magnificent corridors of the Magic Institute. Illuminated by the domed chandeliers, the surrounding atmosphere was dreamlike and fantastical.

As Qingluan walked on the carpet, the maids and servants on both sides of her were all extremely respectful.

As the green-haired magical girl walked by, the surrounding maids bowed and lifted their skirts in turn, finally kneeling on the ground in a state of utter fear and trepidation.

To be honest, walking among such a grand procession, Qingluan felt a little uncomfortable all over.

As the commander of "Where the Stars Are", she is respected by her subordinates, but the way everyone gets along at the base is more like that of comrades fighting side by side, and there is no such decadent and exaggerated feudal privilege class behavior.

Of course, Qingluan was well aware that the maids' reverent gazes were all focused on the emerald scepter. Such a grand gesture was specifically reserved for the supreme scepter. She had merely walked beside the emerald scepter, basking in its glory.

Compared to Qingluan's unease, Cuilu Quanzhang seemed perfectly at ease, her steps light and casual. She appeared to be quite used to such scenes of kneeling worship, not even glancing at the servants.

After walking through the long corridor, the two arrived at the banquet hall entrance. Pushing open the door, they saw a round table in the center of the room. The Azure Scepter was already seated at the head of the table.

The emerald scepter didn't say much and sat down opposite her. Qingluan followed and sat down next to the emerald scepter.

The azure scepter was replaced by a regal princess dress in a blue and white color scheme. The specially added cinched waist design further accentuated her enviable, voluptuous figure. In terms of size, her breasts were already ridiculously large, even larger than the emerald scepter.

The emerald scepter glanced at the empty surroundings. "I thought... you would invite the other people from the Demon Academy to come and eat with you."

"Our private gathering doesn't need any outsiders joining in." The Azure Scepter rested its chin on one hand, its gaze fixed on the Azure Phoenix, before shifting to the Emerald Scepter.

"So...who exactly is this child?"

The emerald scepter displayed a very surprised expression:

"Hmm? Didn't I already say that she's my daughter, and you're the father? It's nice for the three of us to have a family meal together~"

"Whatever you want, whatever makes you happy."

The Azure Scepter seemed too lazy to argue about such a boring premise any longer. She raised her right hand and snapped her fingers.

As soon as the fingers snapped, the side door was pushed open, and a group of servants filed in, pushing carts and bringing dishes to the table.

The emerald scepter made no attempt to be polite, immediately picking up her knife and fork and beginning to eat heartily. While eating, she chatted with the azure scepter opposite her.

"Azure, who are you rooting for in the next karuta nomination? I've already promised to vote for whoever you choose, so could you let me know beforehand?"

The azure scepter lifted the goblet and gently swirled the wine inside.

After a moment, she slowly spoke—

"...The Crescent Moon of Round Garden City."

"Pfft—cough cough cough cough!"

Qingluan, who was drinking juice, suddenly spat it all out.

The other party suddenly mentioned the name of an acquaintance, which startled Qingluan.

She bent over, coughing violently, because she choked.

Hearing this noise, the Azure Scepter looked towards the blue-haired girl on the other side of the table.

"What's wrong?"

"N-nothing... I'm sorry... I choked..." Qingluan picked up a tissue to cover her mouth and then buried her face in it.

As for the emerald scepter, it poked the plate with its fork, then smiled and raised its head:

"Arc Moon. I remember her name was on the list for the medal awarding ceremony. That means she's also a veteran who survived the war between the two worlds, right? But she's not on the list of candidates for the floral tributes given by the royal court this time. What, are you going to use your nomination power to add a floral tribute for her?"

Upon hearing this, Qingluan recalled that before heading to the kingdom, the Grand Eunuch had talked about the awarding ceremony, confidently boasting, "This time, I might be able to get a flower plaque."

It seems she was overthinking it.

If the Azure Scepter hadn't bestowed upon her an extra floral medal, her attendance at the investiture ceremony would have been nothing more than a formality, a participation prize.

But... why did the Azure Scepter have to go through the back door for that useless eunuch?!

As Qingluan pondered the matter without finding a solution, the Azure Scepter put down the goblet in its hand, its eyes filled with helplessness.

"Hmm... because Arc Moon is currently stationed in Round Garden City. And my daughter... lives in that city, and I hope someone can take care of her."

...? ? ?

Wait a minute! The daughter of the Azure Scepter is in Round Garden City?!

Before Qingluan could ponder further, the slightly mocking voice of the emerald scepter interrupted her thoughts—

"I see. You wanted to bribe Crescent Moon with flower cards?"

"That's right."

The Azure Scepter readily admitted, "I'll exchange a flower card for her doing her best in Round Garden City to take good care of my daughter and keep her from any danger."

"Hmph, what a scheme."

The emerald scepter scoffed disdainfully. "A supreme scepter like yourself, if you want to protect your daughter, why not just find some excuse and send one of your trusted magical girls to guard Round Garden City?"

"I'd like to."

Upon hearing this suggestion, the Azure Scepter gave a bitter smile. "According to regulations, the selection of the guardian magical girl is usually prioritized for native magical girls born locally... This is a rule to maintain the apparent autonomy of the material world. As the scepter, you must know this, right?"

"And those magical girls from Enchanted Garden City, they've all already..."

The Azure Scepter did not continue speaking.

Qingluan was well aware of this.

Those magical girls born in Enchanted City have all betrayed us. Right now, the Four Heavenly Kings, including Hoshino...

"And even without considering my daughter's situation, I think... Arc Moon participated in the 'War Between Two Worlds.' Although she didn't have any particularly outstanding performances, she fought bravely and actually deserves to be a karuta."

The Azure Scepter added that she tried to make her actions appear selfless, "So this time I'm just going with the flow, wanting to take this opportunity of the award ceremony to give her the honor she deserves anyway."

Stop trying to justify yourself here.

The emerald scepter waved its hand. "Why hasn't she gotten any flower cards lately? As the head of the Magic Academy, don't you know? After the war between the two worlds, she returned to the material world and became a complete mess. She's too lazy to even patrol the streets, and she dumps all the tasks of killing the remaining beasts on her juniors. She hardly fulfills her duties as a magical girl; she's just wasting her time."

"...I admit, her attitude is indeed problematic right now. But I think she'll definitely improve after she gets the 'Hanafuda'!"

The Azure Scepter rarely showed a smile: "After all, there's the chance to live hundreds of years longer... even a lazy magical girl would at least care about my daughter, right?"

After hearing this, the emerald scepter shook its head noncommittally, then forked a piece of bacon and put it in its mouth.

However, Qingluan, who was sitting to the side, seemed to have been struck by something and was stunned.

Wait!

Live for... several hundred more years?!

Qingluan previously only knew that the Supreme Scepters were all belonging to ancient monsters who had lived for countless years.

But if a magical girl obtains Hanafuda (a type of Japanese card game)... can she actually gain hundreds of years more in lifespan?!

An unprecedented sense of crisis rose in my heart.

This is it!!!

That grand eunuch, even in the lifespan of an ordinary human being of several decades, her update speed is "it's good if she can update two thousand words a week".

If she actually wins the flower card, that bastard's first reaction will definitely be, "I still have hundreds of years to live, why am I in such a hurry! I have plenty of time, novels and stuff... I'll just change it to 'monthly updates' or 'yearly updates' from now on!"

If it turns out like that... is there any hope of this novel ever ending?! It's even more agonizing than abandoning the story altogether!

No way! I don't want that kind of thing!

Realizing this terrifying possibility, Qingluan suddenly stood up—

"I object! Crescent Moon doesn't deserve to receive a flower arrangement!"