The girl accepted the massive amount of information completely unprepared, her head splitting with pain, but before she could even cover her forehead, the sensation vanished without a trace. The system had finished distributing rewards.
What did technique knowledge mean?
The information was massive but didn't explain this question, though it didn't hinder practice.
Hibiscus pointed at the water cup on the table from afar and saw it slowly float into her hand. This was called the Levitation Technique, which she had unconsciously used at the hotel—more like telekinesis.
Restoration Technique: Shattered water cup restored to perfect condition, effective on objects.
Healing Technique: Found a stray cat, plucked its tail bare, then restored it.
Hypnosis Technique: Made the upstairs neighbor stop turning their TV volume up loud enough to disturb others in the middle of the night, but some "commands with weak correlation to current conditions" like borrowing money or dancing on the spot didn't work. Fortunately, she could make them briefly forget, otherwise making such inexplicable requests would be too embarrassing.
Besides these, techniques like Clairvoyance, Enhancement, and Endurance were so weak they weren't worth mentioning. Her superhuman constitution alone was enough to offset most technique effects.
Convenient enough, insufficient for combat.
Hibiscus defined the so-called techniques in her heart, and she was certain she hadn't reached the "First Awakening" stage mentioned by the netizens. In other words, mastering such magical power still didn't count as entering the hall.
For example, an Awakening-stage magical girl would gradually experience the wonders of techniques but was still far from forming combat power. She might mistake having Hypnosis Technique as having charm.
Things the system would reward so early were naturally of average strength, and according to the knowledge in her mind, their growth potential ended there. Don't even think about hypnotizing hundreds or thousands of people with one technique. Precisely because Hibiscus possessed "complete technique knowledge," she felt the system had huge gaps—like a castrated version of some complex discipline. Expecting it to directly form combat power or earn big money was impossible. Of course, it was enough to show her transcendence beyond humanity.
Before she could experiment further, Hibiscus felt drowsy and had to sleep to recover somewhat.
Techniques were definitely high energy consumption, and her mana bar was too small. Fortunately, after training, all her attributes had increased dramatically before experimenting, but facts proved her current panel still needed improvement.
[Constitution: 90]
[Magic Power: 115]
[Spirit: 120]
[Speed: 85]
[Strength: 80]
Hibiscus was certain that breaking through one hundred in all attributes would usher in a new world.
She couldn't imagine how powerful real magical girls were. Setting aside techniques as "dominant power," just photographic memory and quick thinking were enough to live a relatively good life. If her family had been complete and childhood happy, she might have stopped there. An old horse loves the stable's beans—how can it gain wealth?
Going further would definitely carry a price. There's no free lunch in the world. Actually, she still didn't ask the netizens about the complete plot because of concerns: if you heard of great responsibility, would you flee or not?
She had been poor too long. Having tasted sweetness, how could she let it go easily? She didn't ask for much—just solving the eating problem would suffice.
The girl got a headache thinking about these five days. She couldn't stop eating and drinking heavily. Even buying groceries and cooking to forcibly suppress costs couldn't curb her financial difficulties. Merely reducing expenses was useless—she needed to find ways to increase income. When you have money, troubles naturally disappear.
Carefully reviewing her current situation, she believed her present panel attributes were enough to earn some money, but she really wanted to experience the legendary superpowers.
System, activate.
Hibiscus skillfully updated the main thread: "Dear friends, I've succeeded."
She also attached a video showing tests of grip strength, pushing power, and even demonstrations of Levitation, Restoration, and Healing techniques, flowing smoothly in one breath. What seemed relaxed and effortless was backed by sleeping to replenish stamina, otherwise that little magic power would be barely adequate.
【Don't be so formal from now on, just call us netizens or family】
【OP is too serious, even adding magic tricks. Good review, I like the immersion】
【This is a serial, right?】
【First passed the college entrance exam hurdle, now cultivating techniques? Good good good, the strategy is progressing quickly. OP can truly be said to be riding proudly with spring breezes, seeing all of Chang'an's flowers in one day】
【Why didn't the OP show her face this time? I want to see a three-dimensional magical girl, though just the figure looks quite good】
【Acting aloof with me, interesting woman】
【The focus should be on the techniques, right? Logically speaking, even ordinary magical girls who awaken early through specific training would at most have one technique. You actually demonstrated them all—this should count as the series' top talent. New worldline Hyacinth starts at a super high point】
【Equivalent to skipping the slow semi-awakening period in one step, beyond imagination. Perhaps just contacting Disaster Beast remains would allow first awakening without taking too long】
【More than awakening, you can also gain magic. After all, the original Hyacinth comprehended it when attacked by Disaster Beasts and near death】
Hibiscus was slightly stunned, thinking could her growth rate be higher than expected? That was good news.
This was inseparable from the system's attribute points and technique knowledge helping her avoid many detours, proving she was leading the magical girl track. Perfect start, so continue leading, maintain advantage—a blue ocean awaited development.
She collected information while sincerely thanking the netizens. Although both sides were getting what they needed, showing some goodwill always resulted in positive karma.
Hibiscus treated the otherworld's strange network as a kind of business management, probably useful in the future.
After a while, the quality answerer from last time came upon hearing the news:
【If the comprehended techniques didn't include Levitation it would be troublesome, but now it's perfect. Magical girls applying auto-levitation to their surroundings is enough to resist bullets. Objects shooting rapidly at you will float and become weightless—the best early defense method. Actually, being hit directly in the body except vital points is hard to be fatal, probably like a bullet hitting a blue whale, but being unharmed is better—best not to engage in firefights】
【There's one more reason for having OP trouble the Dock Gang—only they can get grenades, and Brother Black Fiend's favorite is explosives】
【Detailed settings about addresses, personnel configuration, firepower, etc. have been sent. Just follow the reference】
【Goal is to rob weapons for trading. Never get entangled in prolonged fighting and risk yourself... seems too immersed, acting sappy】
【Love this tone】
Beep!
[You have received new advice: Clear the Dock Gang Dungeon. Reward: 30 free attribute points, Origin Advancement Stone Fragment ×1]
Hibiscus thanked the netizens and concentrated on reading the setting collection.
The more she read, the more her brow furrowed. Whether the Storm Gang or Dock Gang, their introductions were full of crimes too numerous to record, looking shocking. It wasn't far from her own life, just separated by different industries. After witnessing the intelligence, the girl sighed. The netizens seemed to forget to consider one thing:
Was it reasonable for a mere high school graduate to single-handedly kill into gang territories for illegal gains?
They completely didn't think the OP needed any psychological preparation, after all, they fundamentally didn't believe a cosplayer would really go rob and plunder.
The girl stared at the system page, pondered for a moment, then suddenly stood up and carefully cooked herself a delicious meal. Then she rummaged through closets for a coat, tied up her black hair with a baseball cap, put on sunglasses and a mask with quite an androgynous feel. Looking in the mirror, even gender might not be distinguishable, let alone recognizing this face.
Kill and burn for golden belts, wealth has always been sought through danger.
"Better strike today than pick a date. Departure."
To avoid attention, Hibiscus simply didn't go downstairs but climbed rooftops and walls. As far as the eye could see, dark clouds covered the sky with drizzling rain, and the wind carried a fishy smell.
The next moment, she strode to the rooftop edge and leaped, disappearing into the rain.