Chapter 24 – The Power of Cuddling with a Magical Girl

Facing the 520-yuan price tag for the signed figurine, Lin Xi felt the pinch in her wallet.

She considered swallowing her pride and asking for a refund. After all, a signed Magical Girl figurine from Miss Xia Xun wouldn’t exactly struggle to find another buyer.

“Um…” Just as Lin Xi opened her mouth, Xia Xun spoke up as well.

“Ah, I forgot to mention. Girls who buy a signed figurine get a hug; boys get a handshake.”

A hug? Didn’t that mean… cuddling?!

Damn it! Why did she suddenly feel such an overwhelming urge to buy this figurine?!

Lin Xi shook her head slightly. It had to be the Cuddle Witch’s body-it was always so proactive when it came to physical intimacy.

Still, this was a good opportunity to see exactly how much her lifespan would increase by cuddling with a Magical Girl.

“I’ll take it!” Lin Xi pulled out her phone. “Scan the code!”

Her every move drew two rather intense gazes.

Zhao Xinning and Shi Yu were both staring at Lin Xi.

Lin Xi: “???”

Shi Yu crossed her arms, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “The moment you heard about the ‘extra service,’ you certainly became enthusiastic, Miss Lin Xi.”

Zhao Xinning was thinking the same thing. She didn’t object to Lin Xi buying the figurine; in fact, she had been about to offer to pay when Lin Xi hesitated earlier.

But for Lin Xi to suddenly become so eager the moment a hug was mentioned-what was that all about?

Zhao Xinning believed she was just as cute as Xia Xun. The only thing she lacked was the status; she was a normal person, while the other was a Magical Girl.

Considering how much Lin Xi liked Magical Girl figurines, it wasn’t strange for her to like the Magical Girl herself.

It was just… was this ‘like’ that kind of ‘like’???

Lin Xi, the person at the center of it all, was completely baffled. Shi Yu was mocking her, and Zhao Xinning looked distressed. What was going on?

“Thank you for your support, Miss Lin Xi!” Xia Xun spread her arms wide, happy to have made a sale.

Hug-

Lin Xi leaned in for a gentle embrace.

It was an extremely dangerous hug.

One was a witch, the other was a Magical Girl-and not just any Magical Girl, but the one known as the “Witch Killer.”

Sworn enemies were now locked in an intimate embrace.

It was also a fragrant, soft, and very warm hug.

Magical Girls are the best!

Wait- Lin Xi suppressed the stirrings deep within her heart.

Good grief, the Cuddle Witch might have lost her memories, but her bodily instincts were still there?!

She couldn’t let instinct cloud her resolve. Lin Xi would never become like that perverted Cuddle Witch!

“Um, Miss Lin Xi, you’ve been holding on for a bit too long,” Xia Xun whispered in her ear.

Her soft, melodic voice and warm breath sent a wave of tingling through Lin Xi’s ear, striking her straight to the core.

Lin Xi’s face flushed red.

Was this the “lethality” of a Magical Girl?!

Truly terrifying!

“Miss Lin Xi!”

“Xi!”

The two sharp shouts from Shi Yu and Zhao Xinning “pulled” Lin Xi away from Xia Xun.

“Sorry, Miss Xia Xun,” Lin Xi cursed herself inwardly for losing to the Cuddle Witch’s instincts.

Fortunately, she hadn’t lost by much.

She was still fully rational.

Xia Xun chuckled softly. “It’s fine.”

In truth, hugging Lin Xi had given Xia Xun an indescribable, strange feeling-a wonderful sensation she had never experienced before.

It wasn’t the first time she had hugged a girl her age; the hug-with-purchase service hadn’t started today.

And yet, that peculiar feeling she just had with Lin Xi had never happened before…

Xia Xun kept her thoughts to herself. If she spoke them aloud, Miss Lin Xi would surely think she was a pervert, and her image as a magical beauty girl would be ruined in an instant.

“Goodbye, Miss Lin Xi.” Xia Xun waved farewell to the trio.

“They’re probably heading to the other pavilions. Perhaps Miss Lin Xi and I won’t meet again.”

“Whatever. I’ll just treat it as a wonderful chance encounter…”

Holy crap!-

A quick hug with Xia Xun and my lifespan increased by a week?!

Is this the power of cuddling with a mortal enemy?!

Lin Xi processed the notification in her mind as she walked.

That 520 yuan didn’t just buy a signed figurine; it was the equivalent of buying a week of life. What a steal!

Huh? There are rewards other than lifespan?!

Lin Xi looked at the new notification in surprise. This was a first.

[Fireball Spell]???

What the hell?! Is this the power of the Cuddle Witch-no, the Blazing Blast Witch?!

Lin Xi couldn’t believe it. Beyond extending her life, cuddling could actually grant her power!

She had always assumed she would only remember how to use her powers by recovering the Cuddle Witch’s memories.

She hadn’t expected such a magical shortcut.

Besides lifespan and power, would it reward her with anything else?

Lin Xi’s interest in the mysterious prompts in her head surged.

If it could reward other things, she hoped it would be money.

Lots and lots of money.

“Xi?!” Zhao Xinning tugged at Lin Xi’s clothes. “Why do you look so distracted?”

Shi Yu teased from the side, “She’s probably still savoring Miss Xia Xun’s hug. If it were me, I’d be savoring it for a long time too.”

“Too bad I can’t afford a signed figurine. I’m not as wealthy as Miss Lin Xi.”

Shi Yu was being sarcastic again. If it weren’t for Zhao Xinning’s presence, Lin Xi would have definitely snapped back.

Shi Yu, who had robbed a bank and split the “loot,” was short on money? What a joke!

Shi Yu continued her assault. “Since Miss Lin Xi is so rich, she wouldn’t mind treating Xinning and me to lunch, right?”

Lin Xi narrowed her eyes, seeing right through Shi Yu’s ulterior motives.

This girl definitely wants to drain my wallet and then… lend me money at high interest? To suppress me even further?

In Lin Xi’s mind, Shi Yu made a grand entrance as a villainous exploiter.

“Sure, my treat,” Lin Xi agreed anyway. Since Zhao Xinning was there, she really did want to buy her a meal.

After arriving in this parallel world and meeting such a compassionate archangel like Zhao Xinning, receiving the care of Angel-sama, how could she not repay the kindness?

“Great!” Shi Yu said with an unreserved smile. “Thanks for the generosity, Miss Lin Xi. I certainly won’t hold back.”

Lin Xi’s eye twitched.

Shi Yu was definitely going to eat like a horse. Her wallet was about to be ruthlessly squeezed dry.

Compared to Shi Yu, Zhao Xinning was much more heartwarming. “Xi, let’s look for a budget-friendly restaurant. Since the amusement park just opened today, there should be places running promotions.”

“Mm-hmm!” Lin Xi leaned closer to Zhao Xinning, basking in the warmth of Angel-sama.

Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Shi Yu’s expression seemed a bit sour.

What’s the matter?

Don’t want to go to a restaurant with promotions?

Then get lost and eat by yourself!

Lin Xi cursed inwardly.

Today was supposed to be her private outing with Zhao Xinning. Why did Shi Yu have to butt in?

Does she have to deny me even a moment of peace?

Given that she could likely use the Fireball Spell-the power of the Blazing Blast Witch-Lin Xi felt her confidence grow considerably.

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