Holy Relic, Pasha.
Hibiscus naturally knew the famous name of one of the East Continental regional directors. She had heard netizens mention fragments before—it was a spiritual-type relic that could make multiple different clones share one will. Combining madness and rationality, it was a typical case of "those who fight monsters are also extraordinary."
Just as her gaze swept over, she saw Pasha suddenly stand up after receiving a phone call. Though veiled, the anxious atmosphere was evident.
This great hero only had time to mention something to host Jin Changfeng before hurriedly leaving.
What happened?
Hibiscus left the villa estate with questions. Located in the suburbs without even buses, thanks to this the surrounding scenery was convenient for her to open the blue app to ask for intelligence. However, a bunch of @ messages greeted her:
"Sorry, I just saw the messages. Didn't expect everyone to organize the timeline so quickly. Anyway, thanks to all fellow netizens."
The nearest event to her came from a derivative game: East Continental Sea Disaster Beast Swarm Event!
She quickly shared the intelligence she had just obtained.
Currently it was basically confirmed to match up, except the game didn't need to introduce so much cause and effect—just give missions. In reality it was closely related to the Ningfeng Harbor incident.
【Based on what OP said, the prerequisite event has indeed been triggered】
【@Hyacinth, Cluster Disaster Beasts are very powerful. This time they destroyed 3 cities involving millions of people, even had Holy Relics fall. Be extremely careful. With your current level having just completed Three Awakenings, you probably can't win. In that kind of Disaster Beast ocean, even escaping wouldn't be easy. Better not go. If something happens to you, what about Manjusaka? What about Dandelion?】
【What's there to fear in simulated worldlines? Just charge, just go up, crush those Disaster Beasts】
【I want to see the plot of "crushing enemy formations, like seeing heavenly light break through clouds"】
【Better stay calm. Large-scale Disaster Beast events come from independent game missions, difficulty isn't low. With Hyacinth's current level it's easy to throw her life away. I'm not optimistic】
【According to current requirements of having capability to interfere, close time point, not far distance, only "East Continental Sea Disaster Beast Swarm Event" meets all three. Others aren't even worth making the trip. If you give up this one, there won't be events for quite a while】
【Too dangerous】
【I'm here for entertainment, I want to see big production special effects】
Netizens split into war hawks and peace doves, both sides arguing endlessly with neither convincing the other, faintly producing a gunpowder atmosphere.
Hibiscus stared at the comment page, chin propped in thought, eyes flickering with wandering thoughts.
Since they said it was dangerous, it definitely wasn't easy to handle—at least on this point netizens were honest. But no one knew she possessed two trump cards: Large Enhancement Potion and Large Mana Recovery Potion. Victory or defeat was still uncertain. Taking a step back, if Disaster Beasts ravaged the East Continental Sea, could Ningfeng Harbor really remain unaffected? Better to resist enemies outside the gates.
"So can you give more detailed intelligence? Like what abilities does the leading Disaster Beast boss have? What weaknesses? I need further information."
As soon as Hibiscus sent the message, she saw a pile of setting collections sent over, along with combat power analysis.
【Decided to go to war?】
【My view remains that it's easy to lose, better not go. But if Hyacinth is determined, then I can only say may military fortune prosper】
【A great man should carry a three-foot sword and achieve immortal merit】
【After simulating worldlines for so long, finally a big scene. If this main post can maintain high-quality video updates, it'll definitely go viral site-wide】
"Thanks everyone for caring. I've thought carefully—Ningfeng Harbor can hardly avoid being affected. Besides, Disaster Beasts will actively search for magical girl auras. Battle is unavoidable. Anyway, whether you stick your head out or shrink it back, it's still a blade. Might as well fight."
Beep!
With a thought, Hibiscus had the system extract corresponding suggestions:
[Choose to complete suggestion "None Of My Business" continue lying flat ignoring worldly affairs. Reward: Free attribute points ×10]
[Choose to complete suggestion "I Insist On Interfering" resolve Cluster Disaster Beast event. Reward: Free attribute points ×80, Small Origin Advancement Stone ×1, Ten lottery draws]
Rewards often proved difficulty—unprecedented richness represented a dragon's den and tiger's lair.
Meanwhile, discussion on the comment page grew livelier. Rational combat power analysts believed she couldn't win and should run quickly, while spectator audiences purely wanted to see rivers of blood. What choice would magical girl Hyacinth make? Honestly, everyone had some feelings for the worldline they'd simulated together so far, hoping to achieve a good ending.
Hibiscus replied frankly: "I will go. Everyone needn't worry—worst case I'll run, but I can't not even look at the battlefield once."
She made up her mind.
【This time the Disaster Beast boss is a big whale—high defense, high health, wide-area attacks. Too incompatible with your time magic's current stage... But since you've spoken, then good luck. Remember to report safety when you return victorious】
【Support OP's decision, but don't forget that saying: Escaping is shameful but useful】
【Already camping this thread, don't disappoint】
【Can't wait to see sea-sky battles. Go make your name】
【Pay attention to hiding identity. During full Regalia transformation you can use magic power release plus Levitation Technique to wrap yourself and obscure your form. Doesn't affect combat power and adds mystery】
With a thought, Hibiscus closed the page. Just then a suburban bus arrived and she began returning to the city. At this moment she felt a gaze from the estate—Jin Ruochu had hurriedly run out, but ultimately only stared at her retreating figure without calling out.
The girl understood there was no need to detain a warrior embarking on a journey, just as no one asked why Pasha left in such haste.
Hibiscus boarded the bus without looking back. After reaching home and simple preparations, she set out.
Before leaving she gave Nan Zhiyi a few instructions. Though the girl was puzzled why she was suddenly going to Fusang Country, she ultimately didn't ask much—her attitude similar to Jin Ruochu's in this regard.
Then she took a plane to Edo. In matters of visas, passports and such, Dr. Mu's identity was more useful than her original. On the other hand, because Planet Gaia reduced national differences due to humanity's joint fight against Disaster Beasts, customs control was quite loose to facilitate refugee and supply transport, so Hibiscus easily boarded an international flight to leave.
Having grown up in such circumstances, she was accustomed to it. Instead, netizens from other worlds seemed to find going abroad inconvenient.
During the journey, to relieve boredom she updated her status under the main post:
Some commenters asked "how is it so easy to go abroad" and "what about prophecies," only to be schooled by fans about "Magical Girl of Light worldview" features, immediately shutting up. Indeed, don't meddle in 2D affairs—not worth fussing over.
Hibiscus found the cramped economy class quite stifling. Unable to sleep, she simply picked up a "Pathology Overview" to read, and after a while her eyelids grew heavy.
Now she was sleepy.
Just as she was disappointed in her learning ability, she saw fiery clouds outside the window—crimson spanning the firmament, ash and fire rain falling below the cloud masses. Commotion arose in the cabin as passengers noticed this wasn't some rare scenery but recorded precursors to Disaster Beast phenomena.
The next moment oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling with a whoosh.
"Attention passengers of East Continental Airlines flight U2370, we have encountered turbulence—"