Solemn Declaration: All characters appearing in this book are over 18 years old. There are no minors!
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【Name.】
...Su Tianqing.
A clear, pleasant female voice came from the dim room, along with a low murmur that seemed to come from a distant place.
Su Tianqing sat on the head of the bed, staring blankly at the black ancient book floating in mid-air. Her peripheral vision caught a glimpse of an unfamiliar, petite figure in the full-length mirror by the bed—
Lustrous golden long hair cascaded over her shoulders and back, and fluffy ears drooped on top of her head, bouncing twice with her unintentional movements, reflecting the delicate features and eyes beneath her bangs.
The fair skin of her neck and shoulders reflected the sunlight filtering through the curtain gaps, making one want to take a few more glances.
A petite Golden Fox.
If you added the large, fluffed-up tail behind her, this should be a well-behaved and adorable fluffy Golden Fox.
【Mhm… I see…】
The low murmur in the room sounded again, drawing Su Tianqing's attention back to the black ancient book in front of her.
Su Tianqing felt a bit lost.
Five minutes ago, after finishing three consecutive night shifts, she had just gotten off work and was sitting at a street noodle stall, slurping a bowl of luxurious beef noodles with a fried egg. As she was adding chili powder to her bowl, she suddenly heard her great-grandmother speaking behind her. In a daze, she turned around to see her great-grandmother leisurely knitting a scarf in a wicker chair. Then, her chest hurt, her vision went black, and she fainted.
Looking at the fluffed-up tail swaying by her side, Su Tianqing, as if possessed, reached out and pulled hard on the tail.
An incredibly smooth and wonderful sensation came from her hand, followed by an unfamiliar rubbing and pulling sensation that shot straight from the tip of her tail to the top of her head, startling her two ears to suddenly perk up, and her entire Fox Fox body went rigid.
Such a real sensation!
【…What are you doing?】
The black ancient book spoke in a low voice, not quite understanding why the Fox Fox in front of it suddenly used such a strange method to pull her own tail.
Doesn't it hurt?
"Cough, cough! Wait a moment, just a moment!"
Su Tianqing coughed twice to cover her embarrassment, reached out to stop the strange ancient book in front of her from continuing to speak, and, with a quick turn of her eyes, rapidly sorted out her thoughts.
I've been reborn.
Reborn as a Golden Fox.
So what's with this talking black book in front of me? Can someone explain it to me?
"Who are you?" Su Tianqing turned to face the book directly, asking in confusion.
The ancient book was silent for a moment, as if contemplating whether this bewildered Fox Fox in front of it was truly the person it was looking for. After a long while, it repeated the opening lines from two minutes ago:
【My name is mercury codex. I have traveled from across the starry sky to find my most excellent suitable candidate.】
【And that person is you, Miss Su Tianqing.】
After hearing this chuunibyou-level dialogue again, enough to make one's toes curl a three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment, Su Tianqing fell into silence and thought once more.
Then, the Fox Fox suddenly jumped off the bed and walked to the full-length mirror, silently looking at the petite figure in the loose nightgown reflected in it.
Next, she lifted one foot and seriously admired the fair, soft, and rosy little foot.
Hmm, perfect, exquisite.
【It seems you are quite satisfied with your current body.】
Seeing the Fox Fox in front of it seriously admiring her feet, the ancient book was momentarily speechless, and after holding it in for a long time, finally blurted out this sentence.
【But why are you staring at your feet? Normally, it shouldn't be…】
"You don't understand, little feet are the most beautiful treasure in the world. Seeing them while eating can make you eat two more bowls."
While giving a flippant answer to the ancient book, Su Tianqing's mind had a general understanding of the current situation.
This book knows that she is not the original owner of this body. Could it be that…
【Since you are so satisfied, we can fast-forward to the next step directly.】
The ancient book said, pulling Su Tianqing, who had been engrossed in admiring the Fox Fox's body, back from her daze, and she turned to face it squarely.
【Listen, Su Tianqing.】
【You are the best candidate for the mercury codex. As a Star Envoy, I will guide you to a perfect life, and you only need to sign a small contract with me—】
"Okay, I'll sign."
【…Huh?】
The ancient book was a bit flustered.
【No, you're not playing by the rules. How can you just sign a contract like that? Aren't you going to hesitate and think about it?】
"This is where your thinking is narrow, little broken book." Su Tianqing's expression suddenly turned serious, making the ancient book momentarily forget the strange appellation.
"I ask you, what are the two most universal wishes in the world?"
【…Which two?】 The ancient book asked blankly.
The Golden Fox leaned down, extended two fingers, and gently wiggled them in front of the black ancient book, even her fluffy tail behind her swaying along.
"Endless wealth! And becoming a loli! These are the two most universal wishes in the world!"
Su Tianqing spread her arms, her eyes shining.
"Becoming a loli is the greatest reward in itself, not to mention such an adorable Fox Fox!"
Silence.
It seemed very right in some ways, and completely wrong in others, but the ancient book did not remain dazed by this brief confusion for too long and quickly pulled the conversation back to the main topic.
【Since you agree, then our contract is established?】
"Established." Su Tianqing said without hesitation.
But a moment later, the Fox Fox suddenly realized something and asked curiously:
"Um… can I ask about the specific terms of the contract?"
It couldn't be some strange slave contract, could it! That would be a huge loss!
【Villainous Magic Girl.】
Without any pause, the ancient book said.
"Huh?"
【Since the contract has been signed, then from today onwards, you will become a Magic Girl active in the world. The Creator has customized a whole set of tasks for you, which will help you gradually reach the pinnacle of a villainous Magic Girl!】
"No, wait a minute! What's with the Magic Girl thing?! Is it that high-risk profession with a 90% mortality rate?!"
【Don't worry, it's the shonen-style kind.】
"That's exactly what's wrong! Isn't being a villain in a shonen story just pure suicide?!"
Su Tianqing suddenly felt a bit regretful.
What is shonen-style? It's the kind of story where Magic Girls face strong enemies, gradually grow, then shout about friendship and bonds, and rush forward to smash the villains! Even if the villain has a system and tasks, it's hard to smash the protagonist in a shonen-style story!
Do I still have a chance to back out? Can you send me back to my original body? I think there's still a chance to save acute myocardial infarction—
【mercury codex successfully bound.】
The voice in her mind made Su Tianqing want to cry but had no tears.
【Contract established.】
【Embark on the path of a villainous Magic Girl, Su Tianqing.】