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

Chapter 78 Azure Scepter

After a lengthy physical examination, led by the emerald scepter, Qingluan arrived at the Magic Academy, one of the five academies of the Magic Kingdom.

Unlike the lush, green space brimming with scientific research, the architecture of the Magic Academy is extremely solemn and dignified. The domed ceilings, uniform white stone pillars, gardens, fountains… create an elegant and refined back garden.

Qingluan had heard of it before. As one of the five great institutions of the kingdom, the Magic Academy kept the files of all magical girls, was responsible for distributing pensions, and also liaised with the Bureau of Extraordinary Strategy in the material world.

If you want to access data on magical girls to create a game, you can't avoid the Magical Girls' Institute.

Guided by the emerald scepter, the journey was unimpeded. After traversing an astonishingly long corridor, they arrived at a carved wooden door. The emerald scepter did not knock but instead pushed the door open and entered.

"Hey! Azure! Long time no see, did you miss me?"

The emerald scepter stepped in first. The blue phoenix followed behind her and went in as well.

The interior is decorated like a modern office. Desks, sofas, water dispensers, computers... it all seems a bit out of place compared to the outside.

The person in front of the desk slowly stood up and walked out with a somewhat helpless expression.

"Can't you contact me while wearing sunglasses if something happens?"

Qingluan was stunned as she watched the person walk in.

A tall, mature woman with long, blue, princess-cut hair longer than her own head, her figure voluptuous and alluring, accentuated by her voluptuous figure, was wrapped in her Magic Academy uniform. Every gesture she made exuded an air of superiority and nobility.

...Truly worthy of the Azure Scepter, this figure is just like something out of Azur Lane.

Of course, if that were all, Qingluan wouldn't have been so shocked.

The problem is that when he initially offered to transform himself into a woman to infiltrate the enemy, Zhang Menglin first presented him with a "recommended transformation image"...

It's exactly the same as the azure scepter in front of us!

At the time, he even thought that the aura was too strong and inconvenient for infiltration, so he insisted on using a smaller version of the body template of the protagonist in a novel about a powerful eunuch and had Zhang Menglin modify it.

However, due to her long blue hair, her current appearance can be described as a smaller, flat-chested version of the Azure Scepter!

Qingluan raised her head, looking speechlessly at the emerald scepter beside her.

Zhang Menglin, you definitely had ulterior motives involved, didn't you? When I was getting body modifications, your first thought was to turn me into your colleague's appearance?!

Do you have some ulterior motive regarding this azure scepter?

At the same time, the Azure Scepter also saw the blue-haired girl following the Emerald Scepter. A look of surprise and shock appeared on her face.

They have similar princess cuts, the same long blue hair, and similar facial features, except that one is a cool and aloof mature woman and the other is a cool and innocent loli.

"Emerald..." The azure scepter frowned slightly, pointing to the Azure Phoenix standing to the side with drooping eyelids. "This child is—"

"Ah! You mean her? This child is Qingluan!"

The emerald scepter pulled Qingluan directly in front of him, placed his hands on Qingluan's shoulders, and proudly announced loudly:

"She's my daughter!"

"...?"

"...?"

The Azure Scepter looked shocked, as if its entire worldview had been shaken.

The Azure Phoenix, caught in the middle, was completely speechless.

"When did you have a daughter?! How come I didn't know?!"

After a brief silence, the azure scepter spoke. She pointed at Qingluan, then at herself: "And... since she's your daughter, why... does she... look so much like me?!"

"Yes, of course it will look like it!"

The emerald scepter adopts a posture of reminiscing about sorrow:

"Because you are my father! Azure... Have you forgotten? Twenty years ago, one night you were dead drunk and spent the night in my house. A lonely girl and I were alone in a room. You lost your mind and made an irreparable mistake with me. And I, all alone, raised this child with great difficulty..."

"stop."

The azure scepter, its face ashen, interrupted the performance of the emerald scepter.

"First, we're both women. Second, I've never stayed overnight at your house. Please don't make up non-existent memories!"

Watching these two supreme scepters bicker here, Qingluan was completely numb.

Who the hell is your daughter?!

You're taking advantage of me, aren't you?

"Ahem... Okay, enough joking around."

Seeing the Azure Scepter's anger gradually build up, the Emerald Scepter abandoned its playful demeanor and pulled Qingluan to sit down on the sofa opposite the desk. The Azure Scepter then returned to its seat at the desk.

The two then got down to business.

"Actually, I came to see you today because I have something important to discuss. I'm planning to make a game."

"What game?" Azure Scepter frowned.

"Yes, it's a gacha game featuring magical girls in anime style. Qingluan is one of the developers of this project. As you know, these young people are quite knowledgeable about anime and manga."

The emerald scepter did not reveal Qingluan's true identity, but instead identified her as a developer.

The azure scepter glanced at Qingluan a few times, seemingly pondering the true age of this "young" magical girl. However, magical girls who appear young but are actually much older do exist; there's nothing unusual about that.

Meanwhile, the emerald scepter continued its enthusiastic explanation: "If this mobile game can be released, it will definitely make a fortune. However, since it requires a lot of magical girl files, I hope you can provide assistance."

After listening, the Azure Scepter silently closed its eyes.

She didn't question the Emerald Scepter about why it suddenly wanted to get involved in something as unrelated as mobile games. At their level, every action involved interests from various parties.

"This is not in accordance with past practices."

The Azure Scepter reopened its eyes and said calmly, "You have to offer something in return."

"Speak, what do you want?" The emerald scepter also stopped smiling and leaned back against the sofa.

"For the next 'Hanafuda' nomination and evaluation by the Royal Court, you must cast your nomination vote for the person I choose. Also, I need some support from the Research Institute, specifically the remotely controllable puppet I mentioned."

"Azure, you know perfectly well that 'clones' are a difficult thing to deal with!"

The emerald scepter seemed somewhat reluctant. "As for the flower cards, I can agree to that."

"...If you can't create a 'clone,' how about giving me some of the profits from your game?"

"Gulp..." Upon hearing this condition, a hint of pain flashed across the face of the emerald scepter.

It's clear she really doesn't want to share the money.

"...Alright, I'll make you a 'clone' then! Just so you know, a clone doesn't have any combat abilities!"