Esper X Family – Chapter 41 – The World Might Be Twice as Doomed

“Sister, are you sure you weren’t tricked?”

“Impossible, absolutely impossible. I, Ye Yao, am naturally brilliant. I’m the one who does the tricking, not the other way around!”

Luo Jianhua wanted to speak, but then she thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed true.

After all, Ye Yao claimed to be able to read minds, so she could detect any ill intentions from strangers.

Who could possibly deceive a mind-reading loli?

Luo Jianhua pondered for a moment.

“Then who are they?”

“I have to keep it a secret. Their identities are a bit sensitive, so I can’t let too many people know.”

Ye Yao couldn’t say that they were Sequence Espers who had escaped the Countermeasures Bureau’s containment.

Even if Luo Jianhua had been “won over”, she still couldn’t reveal it.

“Alright.”

Luo Jianhua didn’t press further.

As long as Ye Yao could discern their intentions, that was enough.

She was just worried that they might be after Ye Yao’s power.

But then again, Ye Yao wouldn’t easily reveal the potential of her ability to anyone.

“To get the list of escaped Sequence Espers, I’d have to return to headquarters to check. But I need to stay by your side, Sister, so I can’t go back just yet.”

Luo Jianhua expressed her helplessness.

She had only just arrived a few days ago.

She would need a legitimate reason to return.

Like knowing some important information about Ye Yao.

Or she would have to complete her mission before returning.

At that moment, Mo Qiuli suddenly realized something and turned to look at Luo Jianhua in surprise.

“Little Luo, you’re also an Esper from the Countermeasures Bureau?”

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Luo Jianhua smiled faintly. “Did I ever say I wasn’t?”

“…What a coincidence.” Mo Qiuli looked at Ye Yao with confusion. “Since you’re relatives, why isn’t Ye Yao part of the Countermeasures Bureau?”

Ye Yao spread her little hands and joked, “Maybe I’m just too weak. The Countermeasures Bureau probably doesn’t want a little waste like me.”

“R-Really?” Mo Qiuli’s brain was nearly overloaded.

She had personally witnessed Ye Yao unleash a burst of power and defeat Flame Demon, someone she herself couldn’t overcome despite her best efforts.

If that was considered weak, then what did that make Mo Qiuli?

A magical girl who couldn’t even defeat small fry?

Mo Qiuli felt a bit indignant on Ye Yao’s behalf.

“Hm, the Countermeasures Bureau must’ve made a mistake. I can help Ye Yao appeal. Joining the Bureau will get you a lot of pocket money.”

“That’s not necessary. My dad gives me pocket money, so it doesn’t matter whether I join or not.”

Ye Yao quickly stopped Mo Qiuli and swiftly changed the subject.

“Since Little Luo can’t go back, I’ll have to rely on you, Mo Qiuli.”

“Me? Alright…” Mo Qiuli could only nod. “Do you want me to go back and look for it now?”

“The sooner the better. Ideally, you’d have it by tonight.”

Ye Yao placed a hand on Mo Qiuli’s shoulder, looking deeply into her eyes.

“I’ll entrust this crucial task to you.”

Mo Qiuli shyly averted her gaze and nodded softly.

“Mm… I understand.”

Ye Yao felt that Mo Qiuli wasn’t motivated enough, so she added fuel to the fire.

“If you can bring it back successfully, I’ll have Little Luo transform into a magical girl for you.”

As soon as these words were spoken.

Mo Qiuli’s eyes lit up.

Luo Jianhua: “Huh?”

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How did she get dragged into this?

“Can Ye Yao join too?” Mo Qiuli asked eagerly.

“Huh? Me too?”

Ye Yao hadn’t expected to be roped into this as well.

Facing Mo Qiuli’s expectant gaze, the white-haired loli scratched her cheek with her fingertip, as if hesitating over something very important.

She was used to wearing girls’ clothes now.

Cute pajamas didn’t bother her at all.

But a flashy magical girl outfit was a bit too much.

Just thinking about wearing such clothes was incredibly embarrassing.

Then, Ye Yao’s eyes lit up.

Right!

I can have Luo Jianhua use【Eyes Obscured by a Single Leaf】on Mo Qiuli!

Wouldn’t it be fine if she just saw an illusion?

Ye Yao felt like she was a genius!

But then Mo Qiuli added.

“I want Ye Yao and Little Luo to wear real magical girl outfits, the kind we can take photos of to commemorate.”

This sentence completely cut off Ye Yao’s escape route.

She nearly spat out blood.

“Wouldn’t that be… a bit too embarrassing?”

“It won’t be as embarrassing if we all wear them together.”

When it came to magical girls, Mo Qiuli was always unusually enthusiastic.

“I can order suitable outfits online or have a professional tailor make them. There’s absolutely no problem at all.”

Mo Qiuli’s ability to take action was truly impressive.

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“Actually, I have other magical girl outfits at home, but they’re ones I’ve worn before, and they’re only in my size.”

“But Ye Yao and Little Luo seem to have similar builds to me. If you don’t mind, you could try them on.”

As she began to ramble on about magical girl outfits.

Ye Yao quickly stopped her.

“Let’s talk about this later. Go get the list first.”

“Mm! I’ll definitely complete the mission!”

After receiving the promise, Mo Qiuli was pumped up like she had been injected with adrenaline ¹ 打鸡血dǎjīxuè injected with chicken blood, an idiom that basically means to be extremely excited, often used mockingly. Chicken blood because it’s a traditional medicine. .

Her face was practically glowing.

The black-haired, straight-haired loli said her goodbyes and exited the room with a “whoosh”.

Only Ye Yao and Luo Jianhua remained, sitting silently at the small round table.

Then Luo Jianhua said quietly, “Sister, how could you drag me into this?”

“We’re in this together.”

“Even for me, wearing that kind of outfit is quite challenging…”

If anyone who knew her saw the top genius wearing a magical girl outfit…

Her reputation would be ruined.

Although Luo Jianhua didn’t really care about her genius reputation anymore.

“Consider it as training for your character.”

Ye Yao gave up thinking and resigned herself to it.

Since she needed Mo Qiuli’s help, rewards were naturally necessary.

This wasn’t some adult social interaction filled with complicated niceties.

To make a loli happy, you had to offer something tangible.

So what if it was an embarrassing outfit?

She would just wear it.

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It was merely part of the path of being a loli.

Seeing that only she and Ye Yao were left in the room, Luo Jianhua couldn’t help but get curious.

“Sister, how did you sneak out last night without Lou Wei and the other Espers noticing?”

“Hoho~ Are you trying to dig into my secrets now? Little Luo, you still can’t forget your mission, huh?”

Ye Yao teased with a playful, slightly annoying expression.

Luo Jianhua was angry for a moment, but soon deflated, looking at the white-haired loli with a hint of resentment.

“Even though you can read my mind, you still say such teasing things. Sister, you’re really mean.”

“Hehe~ Who told you to be so cute?”

Ye Yao showed no signs of remorse.

Once a loli’s affection is cultivated, you can have fun teasing her.

It was the best slacking off activity besides gaming.

“Muu…”

Luo Jianhua pouted, feeling like she wanted to tease Ye Yao back.

After all, Ye Yao wasn’t very strong.

As her little sister, getting a little revenge shouldn’t be a big deal, right?

Ye Yao suddenly shivered, feeling a bit guilty.

She really couldn’t resist Luo Jianhua.

In her normal state, she was truly weak and submissive.

“ Ahem~ It’s fine to tell you, Little Luo. If two of me appeared in front of you right now, what would you think?”

Luo Jianhua tilted her head and answered honestly.

“The world might be twice as doomed.”

Translator Note