The villainous magical girl's daily mission is to find fault.

Chapter 51 Scenery in a Dream

Nan Xiaofeng opened her eyes in a daze.

This is the living room at home, and I am leaning back on the sofa, as if I have just woken up from an afternoon nap.

Outside the French windows, the dull glow of the setting sun shone on the curtains, with a sliver of golden light filtering through the gaps, making my eyes dazzled.

Is this my home?

Wasn't I fighting a strange man by the lotus pond? Why did it suddenly...?

Was I dreaming again?

"Little Wind—, Little Wind?"

"Pat, pat."

A smooth, soft touch came from beside my hand.

Nan Xiaofeng turned her head and looked at the little fox sitting next to her, tilting its head and looking at her.

Its bright, turquoise eyes twitched slightly, and its furry ears twitched gently as it looked on with curiosity.

"Sister Tianqing..." Nan Xiaofeng murmured, "Why did you come to my house?... Mingming today..."

"Are you still half asleep? Didn't Tianqing move into our house a long time ago?"

The deep blue catgirl peeked out from behind the little fox and said with a puzzled look on her face.

A strong sense of unreality washed over him from the depths of his mind, and the figures of the two people in front of him blurred. Nan Xiaofeng couldn't help but cover his head.

No, something's not right.

I'm dreaming.

But why would I dream about Sister Tianqing and Sister Jiayu? And why would they be...?

As if in accordance with Nan Xiaofeng's thoughts, the catgirl's figure became much clearer, and the words she spoke gradually became more distinct:

"This child... is really still half asleep..." Nan Jiayu sighed helplessly and shook her head.

"It's okay, Xiaofeng has been tired all day, it's normal for her to rest for a while."

The little fox smiled and said, its soft, fluffy tail continuing to pat Nan Xiaofeng, as if to comfort him.

"Are you feeling better? If you're still sleepy, go to your bedroom and sleep. We'll call you when dinner is ready."

Nan Xiaofeng felt his consciousness seemed to drift a little, gradually sinking into that soft tail.

Even in my dreams, the touch of this tail was wonderful.

—This dream isn't so bad after all. Nan Xiaofeng thought to herself.

In my dream, I can comfortably sit on the sofa at home and doze off, with my lovely little angel, Sister Tianqing, by my side, and I can even banter with Sister Jiayu.

It's the best of dreams!

How long has it been since I've experienced such a leisurely and carefree life?

"Then... why did you move into my house that day, Sister Qing?"

Following the dream, Nan Xiaofeng stroked the little fox's tail while asking a question.

"Oh, well..."

The little fox blushed slightly and looked shyly at Nan Jiayu, who stood up and was about to walk to the kitchen.

The catgirl glanced back at Nan Xiaofeng, put her hands on her hips, and gave him a rather strange expression:

"Xiao Feng, are you still half asleep?"

"Your sister Tianqing and I have been married for so long, how can you still ask such a question?"

silence.

Stunned.

Shock.

Nan Xiaofeng stared blankly at the little fox who rushed forward with a red face and delivered a heavy punch, then stared blankly at Sister Jiayu laughing and running into the kitchen.

...Although I vaguely knew that I was dreaming, this dream was just too strange.

Are Sister Tianqing and Sister Jiayu getting married?

marry??

They...the two of them...are getting married??

Nan Xiaofeng didn't know what expression to use to describe this bizarre dream.

But I also feel that this is not bad at all.

Laughter and the sound of stir-frying came from the kitchen.

The aroma of dinner wafted into my nostrils.

Nan Xiaofeng leaned back silently on the sofa, staring blankly at the TV.

The TV was showing my favorite magical girl anime: the protagonist used her magic wand to smash the evil monster, creating a burst of brilliant starlight.

Everything was so peaceful and beautiful.

Just like that fluffy tail, it makes you want to be immersed in it forever.

Would I really have such a dream?

She has Jia Yu Jie by her side, as well as the charming and lovely Tian Qing Jie.

A harmonious and happy family, a leisurely and peaceful holiday—is this the life I've always dreamed of?

"...Ahhh."

"If only this weren't a dream," the girl murmured to herself.

"Knock knock knock!"

A loud knocking sound suddenly came from the door.

Nan Xiaofeng looked at the gate, somewhat reluctant to open it.

But an inexplicable force pulled her up and made her walk towards the door.

"...Ah, Xiaofeng, are you leaving?"

A small golden head peeked out from the kitchen, smiling and waving gently.

"Be careful on your journey~ If you want to come back, you're always welcome!"

"Sister Tianqing..."

The last thing Nan Xiaofeng saw was the golden fox's sweet smile.

I was about to wave goodbye instinctively when everything before me suddenly stopped, as if a broken wire had been cut off.

The girl woke up with a start.

Before me lay a pitch-black sky, and a pale, anxious figure with tears streaming down her face.

"hyacinth!"

Iris hugged Hyacinth, who was lying on the ground, her voice trembling with tears.

"I thought you wouldn't wake up! I kept calling you and calling you... but..."

"what……"

Hyacinth, or rather, South Breeze, looked blankly at the iris that was hugging itself.

Not far away was a huge wreckage riddled with holes by the magic cannon; it was unimaginable what that strange creature had gone through.

Sure enough, what I just saw was also a dream.

Nan Xiaofeng recalled what happened before she lost consciousness:

The mud monster that had been knocked down suddenly reappeared from the lotus pond. Before he knew it, he had inhaled the fragrance of the flowers on its body and then lost consciousness.

Looking back now, I think I must have had that strange dream while I was unconscious.

"Are you alright? Do you feel anything wrong with your body?" Iris asked anxiously.

Nan Xiaofeng shook his head with a wry smile.

"Don't worry, I'm just... a little dizzy. I'll go for a check-up later."

Despite being the experienced and seasoned veteran, she was instead protected by the iris.

Hyacinth straightened up, leaned on her greatsword, and sighed softly.

Yesterday, I was dragged into a dream by Xin Yuehu's puppet monster, and I had a dream that was even more bizarre than today's.

...Although today's dream wasn't exactly normal either.

That feeling of being manipulated is very unpleasant!

Even though she knew she was unhappy, she couldn't forget the scene in her dream.

It seems that not only is Karin in a bad state, but I am in a bad state too.

In one dream, I was a strange little fox; in another, I dreamt of Sister Jiayu and Sister Tianqing.

The two golden foxes showed completely different sides of themselves.

...Let's find an opportunity to chat with Sister Jiayu.

...Or perhaps, should we talk to Sister Tianqing?