Hibiscus's question brought the lively discussion page to a halt, leaving everyone silent.
You, a time magic user, first-generation magical girl, most popular main villain, who just published a highly technical video, are asking such basic questions here?
So it's role-playing simulation—those who understand, understand.
New viewers were originally confused and scratched their heads, but after being educated by longtime thread followers, they finally understood and immediately changed their attitude, happily answering questions, treating the OP as newbie-period Hyacinth.
【Reply: When you awakened magic, your mind should have basic knowledge, so we'll still maintain our intelligence-focused answering approach】
【First, magic mechanisms are absolute—whatever they should be, they are. They can evolve but never deviate from core principles. For example, Sands of Time magic can freeze the world—the most basic part is unshakeable. Then you train to stop just a point, a line, a surface, or a cube, thereby forming penetration, cutting, annihilation and other effects. This is called evolution. Post-evolution abilities can be resisted or even canceled by Origin power. Magic is an extension of miracles, but you control miracles】
【Second, one person possesses only one magic. Innate, unchangeable. Though everyone always talks about what's strongest, there's no number one magic in the world】
【Finally, upgrading relies entirely on proficiency, imagination, and magic power. The rest is just friendship, bonds, hot-blooded manga power-ups—you know the drill】
【Basic section complete】
【Now giving passersby rough background, but considering new viewers I'll try not to spoil...】
Hibiscus stared intently at the answer page's constantly emerging messages. This quality answerer typed incredibly fast, like a comprehensive hardcore strategy post detailing magic introduction.
Many parts she read but didn't understand, but basically confirmed magic was divided into 8 major types, with subsequent new abilities not departing from basic rules—wouldn't be too outrageous.
The answerer even thoughtfully attached peak examples from each category as reference.
Strongest Time Magic: Sands of Time.
Strongest Space Magic: Key of Doors.
Strongest Mythology Magic: World Serpent.
Strongest Elemental Magic: Pseudo Magnetic Field.
Strongest Summoning Magic: Puppet Show.
Strongest Domain Magic: Small Universe.
Strongest Technique Magic: Dream Painter.
Strongest Causality Magic: Disaster and Fortune.
Just hearing the names made Hibiscus want to complain—felt like a mix of magic and sci-fi. Rather than rigorous settings, more like fooling around for fun. Plus some magic names gave no clues, making misjudgment easy. For example, who would guess "Sands of Time" could stop time?
To be safe, she still carefully read and silently noted some rule characteristics. After all, conflicts might arise in future—know yourself and your enemy to win every battle.
"Thank you all for sharing, very enlightening. Current intelligence is sufficient."
【Magic is one of the most important settings in the "Magical Girl of Light" series—can't explain clearly in a few words. Anyway, remember there's actually no "strongest magic" concept in the original work. It's just audience discussions over years summarizing various strong fighters' records, plots, etc. Never be dogmatic. How strong magic is relates greatly to the user. Different people using the same magic have vastly different effects. I can give you the corresponding strongest magic user name list】
"Not needed for now. As you said, can't judge opponent threat by magic alone. The more you know, the easier to fall into fixed thinking. Early exposure isn't necessarily good."
Hibiscus hadn't even figured out Sands of Time, let alone exploring other magic.
She already had ideas.
The answerer's materials contained massive content tailored for her, rather than a background post—simply call it "Sands of Time Development Guide" depicting a clear upgrade path. Combined with Hibiscus's understanding, it was a nanny-level tutorial.
Too bad it was currently useless. Why? Because the final puzzle piece was missing—without Regalia awakening, the next stage couldn't be developed.
Magical girl mechanisms followed "common progress, no weak points" principles. Related to proficiency and specific strength differences, but ultimately the 3 elements complemented each other. All basic skills must be unlocked before further strengthening could be discussed. Besides, her attention wasn't here currently.
She'd just asked casually without planning to think deeply. The urgent matter was applying for college, looking at schools.
【Worthy of Hyacinth, rational enough. I like it. Right, in the original's late stages, many magical laws were bypassed or smashed to pieces—reference value is just for fun】
【This main thread is "Main Villain Magical Girl High Priestess of Time's Simulation Life"—no need to spoil too much. Discussions of late-stage plot should move to other threads. We should maintain good community environment】
【Raise both hands in support】
【I just saw in the video a certain young miss and policewoman flashing by—they couldn't be...】
【Cover mouth.jpg. No spoilers, don't talk randomly if OP doesn't ask】
【No problem. Calculating from the timeline, the Great Catastrophe is almost here. Many magical girls will be forced to awaken. The first wave of catastrophe impact is around August—Disaster Beasts should land in Ningfeng Harbor soon. In a sense, prequel storyline begins】
【Wait, wouldn't that be when wheelchair girl is born? No way, I don't want to see tragedy】
【Should still be a while】
Discussion grew more heated, dizzying, with much information no time to read or expressed in incomprehensible ways...
Hibiscus immediately heightened vigilance. Though page refreshes quickly buried it, her glimpse made her curious—could the unlucky child have secrets? The special forces captain lady seemed problematic too. As for tragedy or not, as long as it didn't involve her, it was fine. Though she could repay netizens by changing storylines, if they didn't ask, no need for extra trouble. Most importantly, the Great Catastrophe hung over her head like Damocles' sword—must be extremely careful.
"When exactly is the Great Catastrophe? Where does it land?" Once the question emerged, things finally quieted down.
【November, landing point North Siberia, codename Aurora. But starting from August, frequent disasters appear everywhere—this is called omens. Turmoil will continue until the great collapse moment, with Eurasian continent in flames】
【Relax, setting-wise the Great Catastrophe is scary, but as an early-stage plot-opening major event, damage is far less than the real deal. Enhanced Hyacinth can handle it】
【No, collapse of living order is bad for everyone】
Hearing netizens' reassurance, Hibiscus had to let go of worries she couldn't release—after all, catastrophe was irreversible... Wait, why not take initiative or prepare in advance to reduce harm? Might work.
And it didn't conflict with making money. For example, let Disaster Beasts rampage briefly, buy real estate at rock bottom, then eliminate them—that's how magical girls make money.
Thinking opened up—definitely more methods existed. Prerequisite was sufficient power. One person wouldn't work, but she could call for help.
"I want to ask about Jin Ruochu. Actually I've had two encounters with her."
Hibiscus spoke while uploading select system camera segments briefly summarizing Dock Gang encounter and Storm Gang rescue events. Strangely, the unlucky child repeatedly got entangled with her—could she really be a significant figure?
Unexpectedly, netizens remained silent for a long time after the question.
【She's the protagonist】