I dug up the magical girl's corpse.

Chapter 45 Conditions

Those young magical girls, of course, couldn't possibly see it clearly.

Only magical girls who have reached a certain level can understand everything that happened in that instant.

It appeared to be nothing more than Lin Yongxi simply rushing forward and throwing a punch.

But what was that white light?

The answer is magic.

Moreover, it is magic of extremely high purity.

This magic power was extremely vast, exceeding the upper limit that a seed-level being should reach, and even touching the realm of a bud-level being.

This wasn't just a simple "release of magic," but a highly concentrated and exponentially explosive burst. Yang Yu, with only a level-one magic defense, couldn't possibly withstand this attack and was instantly sent flying. Furthermore, the overflowing magic even surrounded Lin Yongxi, healing and restoring her.

These uses of magic are at a very high level, yet they seem to be accomplished naturally, without any deliberate control.

Camellia frowned and murmured:

"Could this characteristic mean her teacher is [Tide]?"

The referee standing to the side struggled to recover from his shock.

"As far as we know, that person only arrived in Miyuki City today, so it shouldn't be him."

Camellia paused for a moment: "That must be [Dawn]. Their relationship might have left something behind... But does Dawn's magic involve that?"

"Don't ask me, I'm just an ordinary bud."

The referee shrugged helplessly. At that level, she could only listen to cryptic teachings; she simply couldn't understand them.

"Is that Chen Mu?"

"That can't be right."

The two magical girls were deep in thought and discussion, seemingly confused.

Lin Yongxi herself, standing on the stage, remained silent, not because she wanted to appear aloof, but because she was deep in thought.

She wanted to capture that fleeting feeling.

That white flash was intoxicating, something I didn't want to forget.

In that instant, Lin Yongxi actually saw it.

I saw the epiphyllum bloom.

She herself understood very well that the essence of that glitter was actually the blossoming of a flower in her heart, an instant burst of all magic power that condensed into a terrifying force.

The epiphyllum is a very special flower. It blooms for a very short time and closes up in an instant, which can be considered a disadvantage in the world of magical girls.

Conversely, if used properly, it can also be turned into an advantage.

The magic power accumulated, suppressed, and gathered over a long period of time will transform into spring-like potential energy; the more it is suppressed, the stronger it will be when it erupts.

Lin Yongxi recalled that during the certification process, he actively stimulated the epiphyllum to bloom, which then appeared in the crystal ball.

Although she still can't use magic in combat for extended periods, nor can she summon flames or anything like other magical girls, she can control it for a fleeting moment. This burst of magic can catch enemies off guard, and can even transcend levels to deliver an undefendable blow!

"This power of 'lightning' might just be my unique magic!"

Lin Yongxi was overjoyed.

Although she still can't fully figure out how to use it, and doesn't know when it will be unleashed, she still feels the dawn of progress!

She's gradually mastering the use of the [Epiphyllum oxypetalum]! This victory is the best proof!

"Congratulations, you have qualified for the competition."

The sound woke Lin Yongxi from her thoughts.

The magical girl named Camellia floated over slowly.

The referee and some magical girls went to check on the unconscious Yang Yu, while others watched from a distance, either out of fear or curiosity, not daring to approach her. After all, this person was about to become their opponent, and no one dared to imagine the power of that punch they had just received; they were all still shaken.

In the end, the only one who came to congratulate her was this petite senior with long hair, Camellia.

"thank you."

Lin Yongxi smiled sincerely, touched his hair sheepishly, and jumped off the stage.

"Here you go." Camellia suddenly threw something out. The light floated down slowly, and Lin Yongxi finally reached out and picked it up.

"This is--?"

Lin Yongxi looked curiously into his palm. It seemed to be a small, round piece of silver iron, about the size of a coin. It was engraved with patterns that looked like they depicted new shoots breaking through the soil, and the material felt very textured to the touch.

She could vaguely sense that this thing contained a certain amount of magic power. Although it wasn't much, its internal structure was very intricate, and she couldn't understand it for the time being.

"This is your magical girl badge. As long as you wear this, you can freely enter and leave the Magic Academy. Don't worry about the [Bud] level symbol on it; it's an exception for you. From now on, you can enjoy some of the Magic Academy's facilities for free, or borrow books from higher floors, which is equivalent to having the privileges of a Bud-level magical girl."

Camellia paused for a moment, then added, "Of course, there are still some rooms that you don't qualify for. Once you reach the bud level, they will unlock automatically."

"Really...? Thank you!"

Hearing this, Lin Yongxi happily grasped the badge.

She was overjoyed to finally be recognized as a magical girl; all her hard work had paid off! Although she still didn't understand what Camellia-senpai was saying, she knew at least that she had received a great deal of kindness from her. The envious and jealous looks from the magical girls around her were already quite obvious.

"But didn't you say before that the badges wouldn't arrive for a while?"

"There just happened to be one available, saving me the trouble of making a new one. But don't worry, I've completely removed her previous magical imprint, so it's practically brand new. After you wear it for a while, it will naturally absorb your magical aura." Camellia seemed reluctant to discuss this further: "However, I have conditions."

"Um?"

Lin Yongxi was taken aback.

"Come be my student, Lin Yongxi. I promise to give you the best education and not let your talent go to waste."

Camellia looked up at her and suddenly extended an inviting hand.

"...?!"

This time, not only Lin Yongxi was surprised, but even the magical girls who had been watching from the sidelines couldn't sit still anymore.

"What?"

"The Dean actually invited her!"

"She hasn't taken on any apprentices in so many years..."

"Oh my god..."

These discussions successfully stirred up even greater waves in Lin Yongxi's already unsettled heart.

What?! This Camellia-senpai is actually the Dean of the Demon Academy?! I had no idea!

No wonder I felt her magic was unfathomable; it turns out that "Camellia" might not be her current code name, but just what she calls herself!

No wonder the referee and the other magical girls were so respectful to her; their demeanor was completely different...

Lin Yongxi suddenly understood many details.

"I didn't mean to hide my identity, but since you didn't ask, I was afraid of scaring you."

Seeing Lin Yongxi remain silent, Camellia assumed she was hesitating, so she lifted her hair to the sides, revealing a pale face and a gentle, friendly smile:

"You look a lot like your sister, which reminds me of the days we worked together. Although [Dawn] is much stronger than me, and I also regret what happened to her, I want to do something for her. I can guarantee that as long as you learn from me, I will teach you everything I know, and your future achievements will definitely not be worse than mine."

She believed that her words were persuasive and reasonable, and that she had offered extremely generous terms, even hinting at the right to inherit the Demon Court.

Lin Yongxi's reaction would certainly be one of overwhelming gratitude and agreement.

However, the next second, he saw the girl in front of him reach out her hand.

It wasn't a handshake, but rather an open palm revealing the precious badge he had just received—

Please take it back.

The joy on Lin Yongxi's face vanished, and she said seriously, "If this is the condition, then I don't want it."