Chapter 100: Just survive this last night

Magic Feather Fantasy.

Lively, cheerful music played.

Su Nian danced alone, her light golden hair and fluttering skirt expressing a joy she hadn’t felt in a long time.

At this moment—

The Magic Girl Idol who had captivated the entire Western Continent wore a smile called “hope.”

Once this battle was over, how would she change?

First, she could freely be an idol, research magic as she pleased, and never again be forced to go to that Horned Demon Bastard at night, enduring those humiliations.

Second, she could leave Academy City whenever she wanted.

After tonight, once she advanced to Saint Level by earning a million humiliation points, there would be nowhere on the continent she couldn’t go!

Oh, and she had to return home, see her parents, and tell everyone she’d made it—her family would finally be well-off!

Two words: Unstoppable!

“Hehe.”

The beautiful girl in the center of the dance floor smiled, as if she was already living the sweet life of vengeance fulfilled.

The song ended.

“Clap, clap, clap——”

Warm applause rose all around.

“Miss Su Nian’s dance today was truly beautiful. It felt so vibrant—different from before.” Amy clapped enthusiastically, praising her.

“So this is the expression management Miss Su Nian mentioned for performances? I get it now.” Lise touched her chin thoughtfully.

“You two keep practicing. I’m going to take a break.” Su Nian smiled in reply.

Magic Feather Fantasy, Su Nian’s former room.

It had already been transformed into a special dressing room.

Su Nian played with her golden hair in the mirror, mumbling to herself, “Right, I definitely can’t let that Horned Demon Bastard off the hook!”

“Once I make it through tonight’s final humiliation, buy Saint-level Magic Mastery, summon my three Contract Beasts, and hire some help, let’s see how arrogant that Horned Demon Bastard can still be!”

Under the sunlight, every strand of her golden hair seemed to glow, silky and flawless.

According to the rules for summoning Contract Beasts, the summoned beast would match her own combat level.

So, Su Nian decided to wait until after tonight, when she advanced to Saint Level, before summoning them.

At this moment—

Sunlight streamed into the room of Magic Feather Fantasy.

The confident, hopeful girl in front of the mirror blinked her large, watery eyes.

Her long lashes fluttered, so beautiful it was hard to look away.

But Su Nian had no idea that the so-called Horned Demon Bastard was actually Chu Tian, who already knew her plan—and was plotting against her.

“Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling!”

Her magic phone rang.

It was a message from Captain Chu Tian.

[Captain Chu Tian]: Just strolling around Academy City today. Saw a Sword Saint, a Grand Archmage, and a high-level Priest.

The vague message was actually something Su Nian had instructed him to do.

Since she didn’t know if the Horned Demon Bastard could monitor magic phone messages, she had Captain Chu Tian deliver information in a roundabout way.

So, the people Chu Tian mentioned were the helpers he had recruited.

She hadn’t expected he could find a Sword Saint-level expert.

Hehe!

She was playing it safe now—no way would the Horned Demon Bastard find a flaw!

[Miss Su Nian]: Impressive!

[Miss Su Nian]: Do you remember when Magic Feather Fantasy’s practice song “Phoenix Cry” will be performed?

[Captain Chu Tian]: Tomorrow morning.

Su Nian’s eyes lit up.

This conversation meant that the three helpers would be in place by tomorrow morning.

By then…

She would be a Saint Level, with three Saint-level Contract Beasts, plus the Sword Saint, Grand Archmage, and Priest she’d recruited—a lineup fit for slaying dragons!

Not to mention, she still had her SSS-rank special ability, [Eye of Temporal Reversal].

Even if something unexpected happened in battle—something she’d never anticipated—she could use the Temporal Anchor she set before the fight to try again!

Suddenly, the Horned Demon who once seemed invincible didn’t look so tough after all.

Ahhh.

It feels great to be overpowered!

***

Night fell.

At Shadowmoon Manor, the maids busied themselves with their master’s dinner as usual.

Workers in the workshop had already shut down the magical machines and finished for the day.

Su Nian arrived by carriage at the now-familiar grand estate.

If all went well, tonight would be her last night staying here.

To be honest—

After the Horned Demon Bastard had it redecorated, Shadowmoon Manor’s gardens and furnishings were quite beautiful.

If she had to move back to Magic Feather Fantasy, she might actually miss it a bit…

Still, the Horned Demon Bastard had to be defeated!

With the ultimate power of “Eye of Temporal Reversal”—the Fate Reversal—she was no longer afraid of the incriminating photos and recordings the Horned Demon Bastard used to threaten her.

At worst, she could use Fate Reversal once or twice to learn how he planned to spread the photos and stop him ahead of time.

As always—

In the luxurious, brightly-lit dining room, Su Nian and the Horned Demon Bastard dined together, attended by a group of maids.

But tonight, the girl was especially radiant and cheerful.

She even ate more than usual.

“This is delicious, mm~”

“Wow, this is good too. I never noticed before.”

“Is there more of this? I want another.”

Su Nian enjoyed her meal with bright cheer.

It was a shame that after tonight’s showdown with the Horned Demon Bastard, she probably wouldn’t get to taste Shadowmoon Manor’s food again.

Though the Horned Demon Bastard was detestable, the food, clothes, and living conditions here were truly excellent.

If she wanted to keep living like this in the future, how much would she have to spend each day?

Mmm…

It’s easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go back.

She’d have to work hard from now on!

Chu Tian noticed all of Su Nian’s changes.

Normally, even when Su Nian ate at Shadowmoon Manor, she did so reluctantly—barely eating more than a bite, just enough to fill her stomach.

But today, when she was about to challenge him, Su Nian was so happy.

Heh…

Did Su Nian really hate him that much?

It made sense.

After everything he’d done, it was only natural for Su Nian to want him dead.

However—

He couldn’t die yet.

His subordinates had discovered traces of the Demon Race moving within the human nations.

And—

The situation was grim.

Evidence showed that the Demon Race had a Necromancer, capable even of resurrecting Dragon Corpses to serve them.

If that was the case…

No wonder the human nations were losing so quickly.

With the Demon Race threat looming, and this girl holding so many secrets, if she was going to turn on him…

He had no choice but to move to the next stage of his plan.

Before that—

Chu Tian would hold back on tormenting Su Nian too much for now.

But—

Tonight would be different.

At 8:30 PM.

Su Nian received a message from the Horned Demon Bastard.

[Horned Demon Lord]: Let’s try something different tonight. Wait for me in your room.