Chapter 351: Emperor Honey Qing, a Qualified Bad Woman

Yves Saint Laurent, Sacred Hall.

This trial ground, which opened once every three years, gathered many blessings from the gods that the empire had traded for with faith. As long as one passed the trial, they could receive the corresponding baptism and even inherit ancient magic or legendary treasures.

One could say that the sanctuary was a dream place where common Magicians could rise up. It was also a landmark where the Tree of Thought was stationed, always heavily guarded and only viewable from a distance.

However, yesterday, the Divine Emperor, who had disappeared for a thousand years and was almost forgotten by time, declared his return to the world from the Eden Garden surrounded by the star river, burning with everlasting flames, and commanded Sophon to select over three thousand geniuses to be trained in the sanctuary.

The Ley Line boiled with excitement, and hundreds of billions of people in the empire fell into a frenzy. Before this crisis, different from the powerful gods, officially spread, that Divine Emperor came across time, as if he had anticipated this or couldn’t bear to see people suffer.

“Your Majesty, we adore you!”

“Your Majesty’s return means that many alchemy techniques he left behind will be seen again. The empire, which had been leaderless for a thousand years, will soar once more, and our homeland will grow stronger.”

“So, when will the Emperor’s photo be released on the Ley Line? There have been no records of Your Majesty’s appearance or gender; it has become an eternal mystery, hasn’t it?”

“Oh no, not getting into Yves Saint Laurent Academy will be my biggest regret in life, as it is the closest place to the Crown.”

“Actually, it doesn’t matter much; even if I get in, I won’t see the Crown. Only the lucky three thousand who are chosen for the sanctuary will have that chance.”

The people on the Empire’s Ley Line had very mixed feelings about those lucky ones chosen for the sanctuary. Most felt envy and jealousy, but at the same time, there was a subtle feeling of witnessing the rise of great leaders.

After all, no matter how talented one was, being favored by the Emperor already set them far above ordinary people; it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that they were almost guaranteed to become a Legendary Magician.

It was important to know that the three major Oath Families and the three original Sages had all received guidance from the Crown, and many magical traditions and secrets came from the Emperor, showing how lucky this opportunity truly was.

But for the selected little idols, this whole situation felt particularly magical.

After Holy Sophon “captured” the magical girls, she said only three sentences:

“You all are chosen by the Emperor, the destined children who carry the hope of humanity. This once-in-a-lifetime blessing will change your lives forever.”

“So, starting today, the Empire’s resources will be unconditionally provided to you, and the Sacred Hall will serve as your classroom, no longer open to the public.”

“In the end, to show gratitude to the Emperor, you should become a Legendary Magician within six months.”

The little idols, who had just entered the Ideal State for a few hours, were still shocked from being captured by the sanctuary and suddenly faced a huge amount of information, leaving them feeling confused.

Huh? Is it really me, the chosen one picked by the Emperor?

Huh? Is it really me who will reach the top of the world and become a legend in six months?

The feeling of just entering the beginner village, unable to even defeat a goblin, only to be summoned by the king and ordered to immediately set off to defeat the Demon King, left the children in great shock.

But fortunately, a certain Honey Qing, who preferred not to show herself as the Emperor, arrived just in time at the Sacred Hall to take over Sophon’s words.

Thus, the great Pure White Emperor, ignoring the shocked expressions of Liang Xiaoxiao, Lin Baor, Chen Yining, Ji Shuzhu, and Ruan Wutong in the audience, showed a gentle smile to reassure everyone and announced:

“This training session will last for six months; you can consider me the head instructor of your training.”

“I believe many of you have already experienced the terror of the disaster beast, but for now, don’t worry. You won’t face such experiences again until you can truly stand on your own.”

“As for Sophon, who brought everyone here, it will become your personal AI, mentor, and database; you can ask it anything you don’t understand or know.”

“However, there is an essential difference between a Magician and a Magical Girl; I will arrange special training for everyone based on this.”

“Before that, just follow Sophon’s guidance and attend classes at Yves Saint Laurent Academy; there’s no need to be too nervous; you can think of it like studying abroad as an exchange student.”

This reassurance successfully calmed the little idols’ hearts, making the training return to expectations. It felt like a real training session and gave everyone a taste of “normal” school life.

But soon, a very important question arose.

Even though the person on stage, who mentioned the training directly, seemed to be a senior from the Countermeasures Bureau, and there was nothing suspicious about her, since the Emperor had taken an interest in them, it made sense for the other side to show up.

So…

Below the stage, many Magical Girls started imagining the correct answer, their resistance to beauty lowered once again, and their eyes sparkled as they secretly observed the mysterious chief instructor.

The girl’s cool braided hair rested on her shoulders, and her pure white color appeared especially holy. Her delicate lashes lowered, and her golden eyes, like those covered in frost, revealed the gentleness of an angel. Her naturally graceful posture carried the dignity of an emperor, making it hard to look directly at her.

So, the gaze naturally dropped to the bottom, and “what a coincidence” saw the delicate texture of the black stockings that shaped beautiful legs, and beneath the skirt, the well-defined, firm thighs.

And because it felt a little abrupt to have a gaze directed this way, it accidentally looked up and noticed the slender waist emphasized by the little suit, along with the healthy and nicely shaped curves.

In the end, feeling a bit “embarrassed,” after weighing the situation, they confidently admired the other person’s stunning beauty and couldn’t help but tug at their companion, whispering softly, which led to a wave of “loud plotting.”

Hmm, this directly caused the Pure White Witch, who wanted to do more talking at that moment, to feel extremely embarrassed, and she handed the situation back to Sophon, while she pulled her little wife and friends away.

Time returns to now.

The Church of the Gods’ meticulous attack plan, due to the sudden appearance of the Divine Emperor, was stillborn, and all the magical girls were teleported back to the sanctuary, while the eternally burning Eden Ring Belt forcibly severed the powers conveyed by the [Calamity God].

Now, not only did all the enhanced buffs disappear, but the dark tide providing the disaster aura behind them also became rootless, and sooner or later would be completely surrounded and wiped out by the imperial army, without making much of a splash.

Even the “turned” Lord of the Tower and the sworn family master came to apologize voluntarily that day; had it not been for the Pure White Witch’s timely intervention, they would have turned themselves into a Philosopher’s Stone.

An episode also occurred here.

Although Chu Yuanqing was using the identity of “Lucy Tiffany,” neither Auguste nor Delia believed that Lucy Tiffany was the Emperor.

To be precise, they denied the possibility that “Lucy Tiffany would become the Emperor in a distant future, travel back in time to the Second Divine Age, create the Golden Law, and establish the Karembu Empire.”

After denying this, they all fell silent on the question of “where the real Lucy Tiffany is,” without asking further.

Chu Yuanqing found it hard to explain the misunderstanding, but her father’s empathy led her to tell a lie that “Lucy Tiffany is safe and will come back soon.”

At this point, the three great Oath Families returned, and the three Tower Masters were brought over to serve as teachers to enlighten the young idol in magic.

With the restrictions on Charlotte as the Adjudicator lifted, she used the Tree of Thought’s ability to teleport freely across the continent, going on a rampage with her adorable daughter (a charm) and touring the land to experience the charm of other worlds.

Another bishop of the Church of the Gods had fallen in battle.

Among the others, including Thousand Faces who was transported to outer space, it seemed they all realized the situation was hopeless and stopped showing themselves. Most likely, they used the Babel Tower to leave the Ideal State along with their followers.

Thus, the attack plan that the Church of the Gods had woven for a long time, which was supposed to cause massive casualties and greatly damage the “Dazzling Stage” project, crumbled under the mechanical descent of the Emperor Honey Qing.

In theory, Chu Yuanqing should have been able to relax.

However, what followed were one visitor after another wanting to see the Emperor, along with billions of people who shared the same desire. The Ley Line and public opinion in reality were both boiling with excitement, longing for the great Emperor to travel across the nation.

At the very least, the Emperor should tour Yves Saint Laurent and use alchemical devices to broadcast it live into the Ley Line, allowing the people of the Empire to witness His Majesty’s return.

Yves Saint Laurent, Rose Street, is a villa that officially belongs to Tiffany.

Chu Yuanqing sat on the sofa, her exquisite and attractive face flushed with embarrassment. She brushed away Miss Saintess’s mischievous little hand, forced a calm expression, and pressed her lips together, saying:

“I won’t see anyone.”

“No matter what I say, I won’t see anyone.”

The girl with ice-blue eyes was smiling confidently as she hugged the Pure White Emperor, creating a soft and warm atmosphere around her, like a charming consort confidently persuading:

“No way! I can’t miss something so interesting!”

“Your behavior is just like playing an RPG and starting New Game Plus without keeping any experience or skills; it’s really too much.”

Xie Qingxuan heard this, her fluffy ears twitched, and her platinum hair swayed. Her face was expressionless as she adjusted her tail behind her, looking just like a cool and stylish beast girl with a stunning figure.

One could only say that the tail and ears gave the usually cold and quiet Great Devil many little gestures that displayed her cuteness, making her incredibly charming and making people want to pet her fur.

Well, but right now, the only one actually doing that was the fearless Miss Saintess.

The golden retriever blinked her eyes, wagging her tail without changing her expression, and said honestly,

“I also want to see Little Qing go on a pilgrimage.”

Although she hadn’t played the game and couldn’t understand Charlotte’s comparison, the pure Honey Xuan grasped one truth from the various knowledge and principles available online.

That is, being an emperor could be part of the play, which not only greatly increased the excitement but could also make Honey Qing even more alluring.

Tang Liuli looked at Little Xuan’s twitching ears and then at the sakura girl’s elf ears that were becoming pointy and long. She puffed up her cheeks awkwardly, staying silent and pretending to be busy.

It’s unfair! Why did Little Xuan have beast ears and Miyuki become an elf while she didn’t get such a cute and interesting new experience?

The green-eyed cat thought of the Holy Dragon from the Fez family, wondering if she could transform into a noble dragon lady and gain a more beautiful appearance.

Kirimi Miyuki sat next to Honey Qing, showing a harmless and sweet smile like fresh green tea, and said seriously,

“I don’t oppose Little Qing’s refusal, but with the Emperor’s reputation built in Fanor, revealing his true face and name should get him a greater wish than just the program airing, right?”

Chu Yuanqing shook her head and replied,

“That’s not possible. While it’s true in theory, the essence of the Ideal State is a fleeting echo; it doesn’t exist in reality, and the gifts it can offer already come with a steep price.”

“Whether you draw magic essence to boost your energy or I draw wishes, even after the echo fades, what remains in reality occupies only a portion.”

Tang Liuli thoughtfully added,

“So, if Little Qing absorbs wishes on a large scale, claiming them for herself, the magical girls training in the Ideal State will only gain knowledge and experience, with no way to enhance their powers by drawing magic essence.”

Chu Yuanqing nodded and said,

“That’s what I mean. The Emperor can bring a great deal of wishes, but the part that can truly be turned into reality, if taken all at once, would likely only match the total of two events.”

Simply put, it was unnecessary.

Even if Chu Yuanqing gained this power of wishes, it wouldn’t help her live longer or fix more lanterns; it was better to let the others share it.

Besides, it was like you couldn’t take all the money from the bank at once, or it could cause a collapse of funds. Acting carelessly would greatly shorten the time the Ideal State could last.

Charlotte saw the conversation going off track and immediately put on a serious face, speaking firmly,

“I sent Little Qing to the pilgrimage not for the wishes, but in my role as an Adjudicator, to help eager citizens get a chance to meet the Emperor!”

“Look, the whole empire is super excited about this, and since everyone has to stay here for six months, while Little Qing only stays for two weeks, mostly outside, after one pilgrimage she wouldn’t have much chance to perish. We can definitely give it a try!”

The great Pure White Emperor became more and more unsure, almost swayed by Miss Saintess’s twisted reasoning.

Xie Qingxuan thought for a moment and then asked,

“If Little Qing goes on a pilgrimage, will she take us with her?”

The green-eyed cat froze at these words. She imagined going on a pilgrimage with Honey Qing, being watched by hundreds of billions of citizens from the empire. The slight social anxiety she had recently overcome suddenly hit her again, and she couldn’t help but tremble.

If it weren’t for Little Sakura nearby, who quickly pushed Liuli into Honey Qing’s arms, soon a gloomy, wriggling cat would be seen on the ground.

The Pure White Witch was used to it. She let the green-eyed cat rest on her soft, rounded lap, pinched the cat’s tender face, hesitated for a moment, and then replied,

“I hadn’t thought about that.”

“Wait, I haven’t decided whether to go yet.”

Charlotte said confidently:

“I am the Adjudicator known as the Imperial Blade, so I must take responsibility for protecting!”

“As for Little Xuan, Honey Qing, in the identity of Lucy Tiffany, has been caught in all the rumors about you on the Ley Line. If you both don’t hide your faces and go on a pilgrimage together, that would make big news.”

Little Sakura could only feel that Charlotte was super excited when she mentioned “big news,” as if she was eager for chaos.

It was clear that Miss Saintess didn’t mind being a part of the love triangle in the gossip; she probably found it very amusing.

Kirimi Miyuki couldn’t help but feel embarrassed down to her toes, imagining the scene after the pilgrimage, with everyone talking about the explosion on the Ley Line.

Even though…

Even though showing affection in the Ideal State doesn’t affect reality much, who could treat such a real world as a mere game?

Not to mention, so many magical girls are online too! What’s the difference between revealing personal matters here and treating the other magical girls as mere props in a play!

Little Sakura thought for a moment; her innocent heart was suffering greatly. She secretly made up her mind that she could not join Charlotte in this chaos, or she would eventually face a social disaster as a result.

Charlotte continued to say:

“This is big news! We can change the pilgrimage into a wedding scene and travel across the country for weddings!”

Pure White Witch pressed her lips together in shame; she couldn’t take it anymore. If Charlotte kept talking, it would turn from “not wanting to join the pilgrimage” into “not wanting to marry everyone”!

Chu Yuanqing, with her cute face, simply covered Miss Saintess’s soft, pink lips with her small hand, physically sealing that charming little mouth.

Then, the girl’s gaze met Charlotte’s innocent, blinking eyes. She hesitated for a moment, her golden eyes lowered, her lips close to the other’s earlobe, whispering softly:

“Let me think a little longer, okay?”

Chu Yuanqing didn’t say which matter she needed to think about.

But the warm breath near her ear still made Charlotte’s earlobe blush like rouge. Her head felt dizzy, filled with strange emotions, and she unexpectedly nodded in response.

Chu Yuanqing sighed in relief and no longer covered Charlotte’s mouth.

Miss Saintess was in a daze for a long time before she came back to her senses. She felt that Honey Qing was too cunning for using beauty to charm her. She pouted her cheeks and said, “I’m going to the sanctuary to find Little Shu,” before hurriedly leaving the villa.

Xie Qingxuan said thoughtfully:

“Charlotte is shy; that’s rare.”

Tang Liuli looked up in confusion; she rubbed her face against Honey Qing’s thigh and replied instinctively:

“Huh? Sister Charlotte can be shy?”

“Little Qing has truly become a skilled bad woman.”

Little Sakura thought for a moment and agreed that Charlotte shouldn’t be blamed; if anything, Honey Qing was too much of a succubus. She sighed:

“There’s nothing to be done; being sincere with Little Qing is a guaranteed strike.”

Chu Yuanqing listened in bewilderment to the little idols’ opinions about her, starting to ponder a question.

The question was whether she should fulfill everyone’s wishes and go on a pilgrimage as the Divine Emperor.