Esper X Family – Chapter 727 – Starting to Fabricate History

Flame Demon truly felt like he had been screwed over by fate.

He had spent the past while secretly preparing to pull off something big, to carve the infamous name of “Flame Demon” into the annals of history and submit a proper offering at the same time.

But then, a soul-shaking aura swept across the entire city, intimidating virtually every Esper. Anyone with even a bit of strength could sense the unknown colossus.

What was even more terrifying was that Flame Demon could tell the other party wasn’t far from him.

From a powerhouse’s perspective, it was practically right next to him!

That was absolutely horrifying.

Flame Demon was indeed aggressive. He dared to commit arson and murder, to incite chaos.

But that didn’t mean he would charge headlong into death without hesitation.

So, after sensing the mysterious powerhouse’s aura, he decided that kings should not meet, and temporarily shelved his little schemes to endure for now, terrified that the slightest movement would get him swatted like an ant by a heaven-obscuring hand.

To put it even more embarrassingly, he had nearly been scared into a virtuous personality by that aura, planning to spend the rest of his life enduring in obscurity like a rat in the sewers.

There was no shame in that when it came to survival.

Flame Demon had originally planned to lie low for a while, but then an uninvited guest came knocking!

“I don’t even know you! Why are you chasing me! How did I offend you!?”

“I can’t be bothered to explain. You don’t deserve to hear it.”

Ye Yao’s cat-and-mouse game was thoroughly effortless.

Although the Countermeasures Bureau branch reacted swiftly and began evacuating the crowd to avoid overcrowding, the battlefield was ever-changing, and with Ye Yao’s deliberate maneuvering, she was reaching a stage with more spectators.

Along the way.

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Flame Demon ran desperately for his life, his will to survive igniting his potential as he barreled through the city like a man made of fire.

The flaming unidentified flying object weaved endlessly between skyscrapers, and any obstacle he struck became a brilliant firework display.

Yet, every time Flame Demon tried to smash through a building and burn everything, an invisible wall of air would appear before him and forcibly redirect his path.

He could only continue fleeing while spinning dizzy from the impacts, like a toyed-with mouse.

Even when Flame Demon scattered massive amounts of sparks attempting to start fires in multiple locations, those flames never landed on anything combustible, mostly falling on empty ground like campfires set for ambiance.

The civilians didn’t even have time to evacuate, nor time to panic.

They only saw what appeared to be a very bad individual being relentlessly crushed in the sky by a petite figure.

When they reached a large intersection, an open area resembling a plaza, a scream came from the air, followed by what looked like a meteor crashing into the earth.

“GWAAAAH!!!”

BOOM!

Although it was nighttime, it was also the liveliest period. Pedestrians on the street were enjoying the rich nightlife, and wherever one looked, there were quite a few people.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at this supernatural scene, too stunned to even process what had happened for a moment.

The landing spot of the fireball had already been cleared. Those originally in that position had been pushed to the edges by a mysterious force, creating the conditions for the protagonist to command everyone’s attention.

Yet, compared to the mysterious arsonist who had crashed into the earth with his fate unknown, everyone’s gaze was fixed on another person.

It was the silver-haired girl slowly descending, radiating a sacred aura.

“Fear not. This is merely a cleansing operation. I’ve only come to judge the utterly wicked.”

Ye Yao’s acting personality came online. That serious demeanor was completely unbefitting of a girl with her appearance.

Normally, she wouldn’t make such a spectacle, placing herself on stage with such a high-profile entrance.

But staying low-key wasn’t really possible either. It was better to play the role of a minor veteran who appears early with lower power scaling.

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As the saying goes, the later you appear, the higher your power and the greater the attention. This way, she could still slack off and enjoy the show!

So, Ye Yao was more than happy to be the one to raise the curtain.

Compared to the official, formulaic approach of publicly announcing the existence of the supernatural world, this kind of showy unveiling of a corner of the world before an audience felt much more impactful.

“ Gulp —”

People kept swallowing their saliva, expressing their inner tension.

No one present made any rash moves. It was as if “panic” wasn’t even an option in their emotions. They all stayed rooted, staring at this “once-in-a-lifetime” scene.

Never mind the flaming man whose fate was unknown like a stray dog on the roadside; just Ye Yao’s overly adorable character design and reassuring presence were enough to soothe everyone’s negative emotions.

After all, “watching the drama” was engraved in humanity’s genes.

As long as there was no danger to life, who would miss a scene like this?

The bold ones had already started livestreaming, posting on social media and sharing videos, enjoying the thrill of collecting little red notification dots.

Countermeasures Bureau personnel had already arrived on scene, but they were all mixed in with the crowd.

Orders from above: Do not act rashly. First observe what that little ancestor intends to do. Do not even disperse the crowd.

However, not everyone was privy to internal information.

As it happened, there was a bold media reporter on scene. He had caught the scent of a huge story!

Regardless of whether he would be silenced and sanctioned by the authorities afterward, drink today’s wine today! If he didn’t seize this opportunity, he would probably regret it for the rest of his life!

So, he bravely stepped forward.

“Excuse me, who are you?”

Ye Yao cast her gaze over, seemingly very pleased with his question.

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She needed someone to step forward and ask. If no one asked, how was she supposed to put on a show?

“You may call me Lullaby. Just an ordinary kind-hearted passing through Esper ¹ . My duty is to eliminate evil and promote good, to maintain world stability and peace.”

It sounded like something straight out of a film or television production, or perhaps a childish answer only a little kid would give.

But looking at Ye Yao’s aura and the power she had displayed, people couldn’t help but believe it somewhat.

“Are there many others like you hidden in this world?” the reporter pressed.

“Not many, not few. The one I just elbowed down counts as one. He committed countless evils and treated human lives like grass. That’s why I punished him.”

The reporter swallowed and asked a key question.

“Then may I ask… are you with a government agency?”

Ye Yao thought for a second, then directly and generously fabricated something out of thin air.

“I’m on the payroll.”

The reporter’s breathing quickened. He had captured a critical piece of information.

“May I ask what it means that you’ve stepped forward to answer my questions like this? Does this indicate that the authorities are sending an important message to the grassroots? Are we about to welcome a brand new era?!”

Before Ye Yao could answer, the temperature behind her skyrocketed!

Flame Demon wasn’t dead yet. He chose to go all in, searching for a sliver of survival!

“GO TO HELL!!!”

Blazing flames opened like the maw of a vicious beast, trying to swallow the petite Ye Yao whole and melt her.

Under everyone’s horrified gazes, Ye Yao didn’t turn around. She merely flicked her small hand.

“Myriad Things Fission.”

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The scattered sparks and high-temperature dust instantly surged and converged. An even more ferocious flame devoured Flame Demon, whipping up a sky-piercing fire tornado in the city that lit up half the skyline!

This terrifying destructive power was compressed into a tiny area, and even those standing right next to it didn’t feel the scorching heat. It was a godlike technique.

As the fire tornado subsided, Flame Demon was reduced to ashes.

Ye Yao acted as if she had done something trivial, making people realize that her methods were not as immature as her appearance suggested.

“By order of Magical Girl Crimson Wheel, I declare to the world that seven days from now, those who bathe in sunlight shall welcome rebirth, obtain transcendent power, and become the vanguard of a new era!”

This statement was transmitted back to the Countermeasures Bureau headquarters.

Fu Qiqi leaned back tactically, then glanced at Lou Weiwei as if it had nothing to do with her.

“Should we play along with her?”

Lou Weiwei thought deeply for one second.

“Yes.”

It was a rare opportunity. No matter how bizarre things got, this was a chance to grow stronger!

Author Note

Awawa, why has 🍅 been making so many damn changes lately? I’m scared.

Text: What are you doing…

Translator Note

Apparently Fanqie made a new rule where authors have to complete at least one novel before they can be contracted. In other words, things will be really tough for new authors.

Apparently it’s to combat AI slop… I remember Youtube doing a similar thing.