Chapter 180: Busted, Illya!

Chapter 180: Busted, Illya!

"Sa~, make a contract with me and become the StarMagical Girl who will save the world!"

"...mahoushoujyo?" Illya tilted her head, repeating the strange phrase that Ruby had just said. Well, it wasn't exactly a repetition of what Ruby said, as it couldn't be said that a rod-like object resembling a clam had a mouth, right? But the meaning was roughly the same.

Ruby nodded and moved closer, trying to entice Illya, "Yes, if you make a contract with me, you will become the StarMagical Girl with the power to save the world. Aren't you excited about that?"

Illya shook her head repeatedly, "No, I won't do it. Goodbye."

"That's great, then let's quickly make the contract... Huh?" Ruby was prepared to deliver its next lines, but it suddenly realized that this little girl had refused. This little girl, who had rejected an opportunity that no little girl would ever refuse, caught Ruby off guard.

Ruby scratched its head with its tail, looking quite surprised. "This is a chance to become a Magical Girl. If you refuse, it will be difficult to get such an opportunity again. Are you sure?"

"I'm sure." Illya nodded.

Seeing Illya so resolute in her refusal, Ruby thought she might not believe it, so it immediately stated, "Trust me, once you make the contract, you really can become a Magical Girl. Don't doubt it."

"I believe you."

"Huh? If you believe me, then why are you refusing?"

"Because..." Illya leaned her neck forward slightly and said with a face of disbelief, "mahoushoujyo is the one from last year's Mahou Shoujo series, right?"

After Illya finished speaking, silence hung in the air for a long time.

"Clich! Clich! Clich!" Ruby said "clich" three times in a row. Although its face didn't show emotions, and it didn't even have a face, its mood was definitely frustrated.nove(l)bi(n.)com

"You made a very wise decision, Illyasviel von Einzbern-san."

"Uh, but how do you know my name?"

'Ha! Why would I come all the way here if I didn't know your name?' Ruby thought to itself, but on the surface, it sweetly replied, "It was recognized during the contract process~."

"In any case, from now on, you are my second master," Ruby said. Suddenly, a burst of pink light erupted, enveloping the entire Ruby.

"Henceforth, my sword and your fate are intertwined, and our contract is complete!" Just as Ruby finished speaking, the pink light swiftly transferred from Ruby's body to Illya's.

Now, looking at Illya, she had completely transformed into a bright pink figure, with the background being a normal shade of pink. In comparison, Illya's color now leaned more towards white.

From afar, strips of cloth suddenly flew in, wrapping perfectly around the now bright pink Illya, almost like she was being mummified.

Yes, after successfully making the contract, Illya...started her first forced transformation!

With a satisfying "bang," the cloth binding Illya burst open like popcorn, disappearing completely. In its place, after the cloth exploded, appeared an over-the-top set of magical girl attire that looked like it was straight out of a magical girl anime.

"Did I really become a Mahou Shoujo?" Looking at the white gloves on her hands and Ruby, which somehow flew into her hand, as well as the excessively pink and gorgeous outfit she was now wearing, Illya felt excited.

Approaching a mirror, Illya gleefully admired her new attire. Her joy was evident from her face.

Just as she was basking in the excitement, Illya suddenly remembered what Ruby had said earlier.

"Wait, why am I the second master? What happened to the first one?"