I dug up the magical girl's corpse.

Chapter 77 Influence

"You're a big star now."

As soon as he got home, Chen Mu showed Lin Yongxi the news on his phone.

Rumors about her are circulating all over the internet now, and they're starting to spread.

"A magical girl contestant strikingly similar to [Aurora] has appeared in the Miyuki City Elementary Division competition!"

"...I initially thought it was just someone trying to ride the wave of popularity or doing cosplay, but when I clicked in, it actually looked really like them."

"Could it be an AI?"

"I went to the scene too, and these are the pictures I took! They really look alike!"

Originally, the league in Shenyue City was just one of many regional competitions among many cities, and its popularity was even less than that of some established powerhouse city competitions, so it didn't receive much attention. Not to mention the junior group, which had very few people even watching the games live, and there was generally no one posting about it online.

But Lin Yongxi's appearance is an exception; her photos immediately attract countless clicks whenever they appear in the main image.

The girl on the stage had long, black hair, a clean and delicate appearance, and a serious look in her eyes. Standing in the spotlight, she inexplicably exuded a sense of holiness.

Who doesn't look dazed?

"Really... these eyes..."

"Such a similarity can't be completely unrelated, right? It's in Miyuki City, which I remember is where Dawn was stationed and sacrificed."

"Could it be reincarnation? Or perhaps she never died at all? A Flower-level magical girl should have special abilities."

"I also want to be reincarnated as (this comment has been deleted)"

"If it were Lady Dawn herself, there would be absolutely no need for her to participate in the beginner's group competition. Isn't this just bluffing?"

Videos of Lin Yongxi's first match have even been uploaded online:

"The video of the match in Miyuki City is absolutely authentic, filmed live!"

The beginner group matches were not broadcast live. Judging from the shaky camera and the low resolution, it was probably filmed by a spectator with their phone. However, the video was very short. As you can see, the spectator had only just started recording when Lin Yongxi threw her opponent out of the ring. The person filming hadn't even had time to react before their hand trembled.

That's how it ended; the entire video was less than ten seconds long.

"That's it? Finished? Post more, or people will think I don't have enough data!"

"The battle ended so quickly, and the gap in skill level was so huge? Could it really have been a case of 'smurfing'?"

"You underestimate Flower-level. If it were the real [Dawn], I wouldn't even need to lift a finger; a single glance would be enough to end the battle."

"You can't tell anything from this battle alone, but this magical girl is really something. I'm starting to get interested."

"When is the next flight to Miyuki City?"

...

Similar discussions and posts abound online, most of them containing the same content.

Some people inquired about Lin Yongxi's identity and information, some uploaded more photos and videos, some wanted to come to the venue to watch the game, and some asked the organizers to broadcast the game live.

In short, people were full of curiosity about her appearance, which was quite a grand entrance for a new magical girl.

"Ah, I like her so much. She looks so beautiful, and she's so cool when she fights."

Meanwhile, Chen Mu was still reading the contents of his phone with a blank expression.

"Aaaaaah..."

This felt like a tight band around Lin Yongxi's neck; overwhelmed, she covered her ears and rolled on the ground, crying, "Stop reading! Stop! Stop!"

The girl blushed deeply, clearly embarrassed by the attention she received online. She had never received so much attention before, and she never expected the event to turn out this way.

Chen Mu then put away his phone and said:

"You should have been mentally prepared. Since you've chosen this path, you're bound to attract a lot of attention."

After all, today's magical girls are no longer the "heroes" or "warriors" of the past, but rather carry the attributes of "sports stars" or even "idols".

Once you step onto the stage to compete, you're bound to be under a lot of scrutiny. For other magical girls, this is a start they'd rather never have.

"I knew, but I didn't expect it to be this exaggerated..."

Lin Yongxi sighed and muttered, "Besides, I don't want to live in my sister's shadow."

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that her current online popularity is actually brought about by her older sister, Lin Chaojing. People are only paying attention to this newcomer because she looks similar to [Shuguang], which arouses their curiosity. If this halo were removed, Lin Yongxi herself would have nothing.

So, she both guessed the outcome and felt anxious about the possibility of losing it.

"If I were you, I would start creating my own social media accounts and cultivating my own persona right now."

Chen Mu said calmly, not like a kind older brother trying to soothe her emotions: "Don't be so dramatic."

"you're right."

Perhaps Chen Mu's teachings were effective, because Lin Yongxi's eyes became serious, and she patted her cheeks.

Indeed, now that we've started this way, we shouldn't overthink it. Whether or not we've gotten this far by "using my sister's fame," we have to keep going.

She waved her hand and said, "Let's keep training. I have to win this match; I can't let my sister's reputation be tarnished."

...

There was a reason why Lin Yongxi's first match ended in such a dramatic way.

It may seem like a quick victory with a huge gap in skill, but in reality, it's the result of hard work and a series of unexpected twists and turns.

At the moment the referee announces "The match begins," the two contestants typically have two choices:

First, magic enhancement.

Second, chanting magic.

They either strengthen their physical bodies to engage in close combat, or they maintain distance and use magic attacks. These represent two different fighting styles, and they usually try to guess what the other will do.

Just like rock-paper-scissors, the essence of magical girl battles lies in responding to each move and countering it.

But Lin Yongxi was an exception; she didn't follow these unspoken rules at all.

The two starting points mentioned earlier share a common characteristic: they both involve drawing upon magic to strengthen oneself or cast spells. Both involve a clear "magic awakening" step, which any magical girl who has awakened Heartflower can easily recognize. Lin Yongxi, however, skipped this step and charged straight in!

This undoubtedly draws inspiration from Chen Mu's fighting methods at the time. The "weirdo" does not need to use magic power in combat, relying solely on physical strength.

This has a terrifying advantage: given that magical girls today rely too much on magical judgment and have too much faith in their magical vision, it is easy for them to carry out a sneak attack.

"As long as no magic is activated, there is no threat."

Once this kind of ingrained thinking is implanted in people's minds, even if they rush forward quickly, it will be difficult for them to react in time.

It's like in "rock, paper, scissors," when someone suddenly makes a "gun" gesture, and you'd definitely be completely bewildered: what magical girl doesn't use magic?!

Lin Yongxi took advantage of this ingrained way of thinking!

Her own magic is difficult to unleash, and coupled with her well-trained body and fighting skills, she is able to approach her opponent within seconds of the start of the match and lift him high into the air!

Before the opponent could react, they were thrown out of the field by a throw and lost. [Special] level magical girls do not have the ability to fly and have no way to return to the field.

At this point, even if you're surprised and regretful, it's too late...

Therefore, beneath Lin Yongxi's seemingly hasty match lies a great deal of scheming, which is the first kill that is impossible to guard against!

"However, it's hard to say whether it will be useful in the second match."

The next day, Lin Yongxi's second round of the quarterfinals began!