LRAB Chapter 348 Abyss Perspective
Chapter 348 Abyss Perspective
Chapter 348 Abyss Perspective
At the high-speed rail station, Huan Die attended her own funeral in the morning, and then set off in the afternoon.
Looking at the densely packed strange creatures on the street, Huan Die was no longer surprised. The human appearance was actually quite different from that of the abyssal beasts. Humans mostly looked like insect-like aggregates, which appeared very fragile.
The abyssal beasts are relatively more sturdy, their bodies covered with layers of hard armor.
The same applies to magical girls. To Phantom Butterfly, their magical gowns are like a layer of hard armor, and their magical artifacts are like body parts extracted from their bodies.
In Phantom Butterfly's view, magical girls and abyssal monsters are actually the same kind of creature. However, because their sources of magic are different, and they are even prey for each other, the former needs to kill the other to obtain abyssal stones to purify holy power through the magic core, while the latter needs to eat magical girls or humans to provide energy for its crystal core.
The relationship between the two is very complicated.
Upon entering the high-speed rail station, she looked up at the tall and spacious Yeqiu City high-speed rail station in front of her. In fact, the perspective from the abyss is not much different from that from the human perspective; it mainly depends on how well an individual adapts.
For example, now, in the vision of the phantom butterfly, the walls, ceilings and floors of the high-speed rail station are no longer hard cement and steel, but have become twisted and writhing disgusting flesh modules.
These "walls" are covered with sticky, translucent tissue membranes, covered with pulsating blood vessels and synapses resembling nerve endings, giving the impression of continuous growth and deformation.
Upon entering the high-speed rail station, the flashing white lights on the ceiling resembled the foul-smelling glow of pus oozing from a wound.
The ticket gates have been transformed into giant mouths with sharp serrations, devouring passengers' passes; and their suitcases have been transformed into living parasitic sacs, attaching themselves to people's limbs.
The final security camera is an eye-shaped monitor, suspended high in the air, using its pupil-less eyes to scrutinize every move below.
Actually, Yeqiu City's high-speed rail station is quite large, especially since it was rebuilt after being attacked by the traitorous witch. If it were from a human perspective, Huan Die might take a look, but now, she chose to lower her head and continue to familiarize herself with the soft gel-like symbiotic organism (cell phone) in her hand. This cell phone was new to her; she didn't know whether her original cell phone was taken by her sister or by Lazy Li-chan.
Anyway, it's not important. She's already deleted all the unhealthy stuff from it, so there shouldn't be any major problems.
"Hello, ma'am, could you please take a sip of this drink?"
"Auntie? What kind of look is that? Do I look that old? And why would I want to drink it? Can't you see it's obviously jasmine tea? Let me through right now! If you make me miss my high-speed train, I'll complain about you to death!"
While Huan Die was scrolling through her phone, the crowd at the security checkpoint suddenly started making a ruckus.
Looking up, one could see a hideous abyssal creature with an abyssal larva.
Based on their conversation, from a human perspective, it appears to be a middle-aged woman with a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl, who is also holding a bottle of beverage.
No matter how the security personnel tried to persuade her, the middle-aged woman wouldn't listen, and then... that was it. She was taken down by the special agents standing nearby.
These are extraordinary times; trying them could lead to your death.
When Huan Die went to Ninomiya City, she brought almost nothing with her except her phone and a drink. The security personnel next to her simply scanned her with a detector, let her take a sip of her drink, and then let her pass.
However, as they were leaving, the other person saw Huan Die's beautiful appearance and kindly reminded her, "Little girl, everything's alright now, but Ninomiya City is a bit unsafe lately, so please don't trust strangers too easily."
"Okay, thank you." Huan Die nodded slightly.
After passing through security, she entered the high-speed rail station and searched for her train number on the large display screen.
The high-speed rail ticket to Ninomiya City was bought with Iris's help. Iris originally wanted to come with her, but halfway through, a Cheshire suddenly barged in and whispered something in Iris's ear. Iris's face instantly darkened, and after telling Phantom Butterfly to be careful, she hurriedly left, taking Yuugiri with her before she left.
However, before being dragged away, Yugiri didn't forget to toss the slime bottle in her hand to Phantom Butterfly.
"Sister Xiaodie, since you don't have any Abyss Demon Generals with you now, I'll leave Aquarius behind to protect you."
And so, Phantom Butterfly now had a soft, adorable orange slime with big, blinking eyes in her hand.
Alas, Aquarius, lacking a human identity, couldn't board the bus and was ultimately thrown into an orange juice bottle by the Phantom Butterfly to evade payment.
Yes, she just took a sip of water from the bottle, and it tasted pretty good, orange flavored. She can still feel the other person bouncing around inside her body.
As her thoughts returned to their normal state, her gaze began to search back and forth between her phone and the large screen, looking dazed, just like someone taking the high-speed rail for the first time, her eyes filled with uncertainty.
When her vision shifted from human vision to abyssal vision, familiar things became strange to her. She needed to gradually adapt to this and connect these strange things with the familiar things in her memory.
That's why she went to Yeqiu City Cemetery again later, to remember the figures who had paid their respects at her graves, so that if she encountered them on the battlefield in the future, she wouldn't accidentally kill them.
In the high-speed rail station hall, as Huan Die stood diligently searching for her train number, a clear, girlish voice rang in her ears, "Little sister, I've seen you standing here for quite a while. Do you need any help?"
The phantom butterfly turned its head, revealing a long-bodied abyssal monster with four slender limbs, each ending in delicate hands and feet with sharp claws growing from its fingers. Behind it, a wide and transparent membranous wing unfolded, its edges shimmering with a rainbow-like luster.
A strange light flickered in the other person's eyes.
Huan Die didn't pay attention to the other person's appearance. She handed over her phone and said, "Yes, sister, I'm looking for this train."
Hearing the other person call her "sister," the girl immediately beamed. She took Huan Die's phone, tapped it a few times, then looked up at the large screen and chuckled, "Little sister, this is seat number 12 in carriage 7 of platform 4. Never mind, I'll take you there."
"Uh-huh"
A wise soul.
Huan Die nodded and obediently followed behind the other person.
Seeing her so innocent appearance, the girl didn't know what to say. How could such a pure girl have thought of going to Ninomiya City?
"Little sister, is this your first time traveling by high-speed rail alone?"
"Yes, my sister used to bring me here, but she has something to do today and can't come."
The shameless Phantom Butterfly nodded her head. It was only because she was in the form of the Demon Princess Phantom Butterfly that she was in the form of Violet. If she were Violet, she would at least have to act cute and get the other party to take her directly to the car.
"I see."
Seeing the girl's uneasy appearance, Huang Lihong instantly made up her mind that she would escort her safely to Ninomiya City.
Normally, she wouldn't act like this. Since becoming a magical girl in Ninomiya City, she has met all sorts of people, regardless of gender or age.
One second they were crying and begging for help, and they were willing to do anything for them, but as soon as they were rescued, the other party immediately changed their attitude. But this girl in front of her was different. She always felt that she had seen this girl somewhere before, and there was a strange sense of familiarity between them.
But she was too embarrassed to ask too many questions, as it would be impolite.
The high-speed train was about four or five minutes away, and the broadcasting room had already started checking tickets and making announcements in advance. As if worried that Huan Die would get lost, the girl kindly led her into the platform. It was hard to tell whether it was because of her own beautiful appearance or because the kind girl was too pretty.
Huan Die felt that several burning gazes were constantly staring at them, which made her somewhat uncomfortable.
The majesty of the Abyss Demoness cannot be challenged.
Huan Die was stunned, and shook her head violently. How long had it been? She had become so obsessed.
Men are attracted to beautiful things; it's human nature. She was the same way before.
Oh well, let them watch if they want to. It's not like it'll hurt them. As long as they don't go too far.
At this moment, the girl next to her spoke up, "Little sister, did you have any family members to pick you up when you went from Yeqiu City to Ninomiya City?"
Huan Die nodded: "Yes, a friend of mine will be coming over."
During this faked death, she specifically sent the Azure Star Mage back to Ninomiya City. One reason was to allow the Mage to resolve the crisis in Ninomiya City, and the other was to have someone to guide her after she escaped her predicament. Since switching to the Abyss Perspective, there are too many things she needs to relearn.
The girl frowned. "Male or female?"
"A woman."
The girl's brows immediately relaxed. "That's good. Ninomiya City isn't very safe lately. If it's not necessary, you and your friends should definitely not go out, and definitely don't trust anyone easily. They're not good people."
"Sister, what about you?"
Looking into the deep purple eyes of the phantom butterfly, the girl smiled. "I'm a magical girl, of course I'm different~"
The girl chuckled and led Huan Die by the hand to her seat.
"Little sister, this is your seat. I'll go talk to the purser and see if I can get a ticket on the spot. I'll take you to Ninomiya Station."
"This isn't a good idea."
"Hehehe, I already told you, I'm a magical girl who stands up for justice!"
Watching the girl's departing figure, Huan Die was somewhat puzzled. The girl's lively personality seemed familiar to her, but she didn't seem to have any impression of this magical girl.
Forget it, let's ask the Abyss Beasts of Yeqiu City and Ninomiya City to take good care of each other in the future, like sending one or two Abyss Stones or something.
Huan Die rested her chin on her hand and looked out the window. Due to the "miasma bomb," there weren't many people at the station recently, and many seats on the high-speed train were not full.
A short while later, the girl returned with a beaming smile.
"Oh my god, I've already paid for the ticket. It feels so good to be a magical girl! I'd heard that magical girls get a 50% discount on transportation, and now the flight attendant heard I wanted the high-speed rail, so it's free for me."
It was clear that the girl was the lively type; she kept talking after sitting down opposite Huan Die.
Huan Die chatted casually, and from the other person's words, she could guess that the other person was probably a newcomer who had only recently become a magical girl.
He was full of energy.
As they chatted, she began to sense something was off; some of the experiences the other person was talking about seemed so familiar.
The homeroom teacher took them on a trip to Moon Mountain. On the way, they encountered a calamity. The handsome homeroom teacher single-handedly rushed into a group of strange people and rescued her.
If her homeroom teacher didn't already have a girlfriend, she would have been willing to give herself to him.
Finally, when Huan Die asked where the other person went to school, well, it turned out they really were her students.
Now, Huan Die was left with nothing but regret. Giving away one Abyss Stone before was not enough; perhaps she should give away five instead.
Then, in the time that followed, Huang Lihong suddenly felt that the young woman in front of her had changed her demeanor. Before, she had been the one asking the other questions, but later it became the younger woman asking her questions, such as where she planned to live in the future, whether she was planning to move to Yeqiu City, and what her plans were for university...
Now, with this eloquent and caring demeanor of an elder, there's no trace of the nervous, anxious, and timid girl she once was.
Perhaps she was tired of talking, and Huan Die was about to unscrew the bottle cap to take a sip of water, but when she saw the orange-red creature wriggling inside the bottle, she decisively tightened the cap again.
"Sister Xiaodie, are you thirsty? Should I go buy some water?"
Huang Lihong swallowed a few times. She had already started calling her "sister." At this moment, she realized that although the other person was terrible with directions, her age and knowledge far surpassed hers. In just a short period of time, the other person had already organized her college plans and future life plans.
Is this the legendary big shot?
"it is good."
Huan Die nodded. If she were to act like a cute little sister in front of a stranger, she wouldn't feel any guilt at all.
But if it's in front of acquaintances or juniors, then sorry, absolutely not. This is no longer a matter of saving face.
Of course, Seri-chan is an exception.
A gentle breeze blew by, bringing a refreshing fragrance.
Huan Die gently licked her dry lips. She looked up at the direction from which the breeze was blowing and wondered why she suddenly felt thirsty.
"Sister Xiaodie, quickly hide! There's a strange person on the bus!!!"
A gasp rang out, and the entire carriage erupted in commotion.
Several strangely shaped, burly figures stood up from their seats and surrounded the phantom butterflies sitting around them.
"There are fewer women in our carriage, but their quality is really high."
"How adorable! This is the first time I've ever met such a pure and beautiful girl. I'm so lucky!"
"Damn it, if that damn magical girl hadn't been sitting here so shamelessly, I would have already attacked her. You guys wouldn't have had a chance to come over here."
As several shadowy figures approached, the girl sitting in the corner dared not move. Her body trembled slightly, as if she was frightened by the group of people.
This pitiful appearance only excited the strange men more. "There are five of us here, exactly three holes and two hands. How about we play rock-paper-scissors and decide how to play based on the winner?"
"no problem,"
A few dozen seconds later, as the game ended, a stench-reeking monster approached Huan Die. "Little girl, I think you're still quite young. Would you like to do something fun with Uncle? It might hurt a little at first, but it'll feel great afterwards!"
Huan Die acted as if she hadn't heard these strange people's words. Her deep purple eyes flickered slightly. She thought to herself, "I knew it! Why did the air around us suddenly smell so sweet? It turns out there's a little cutie nearby who's started to eat greedily."