ebookslot Chapter 93 We are friends
Chapter 93 We are friends
Seeing that Meteorite ignored her, Noah wasn't embarrassed; she simply turned her gaze back to the calamity beast on the ground.
"Its defense is very high, but correspondingly, its mobility is not very good." Noah repeated the tactics for defeating the calamity beast. "Its abdomen has many long bone cones, which shows that that is where it cares."
She turned her head, her gaze returning to Meteorite.
"You go up and distract it, then I'll deliver the fatal blow to its belly. What do you think?"
"...Don't look down on me." Meteorite's voice carried a hint of annoyance. She felt that her unwanted past was being exposed by this woman.
She hated this feeling.
"That was just an accident. I'm fine on my own."
Before he finished speaking, Meteor charged alone toward the abdomen beneath the calamity beast.
Noah watched her resolute departure and shook her head with a wry smile.
That child... doesn't seem to be used to interacting with others yet.
The meteorite and the calamity beast closed the distance, and she quickly flew to the location where she had just been attacked. Sure enough, those bone cone-shaped tubes aimed at her again and fired beams of magic.
This time it won't be so easy—
Meteorite dodged and weaved, constantly avoiding the attacks. Soon, she was close to the belly of the calamity beast.
The abdomen also looks like it has some armor protection, but it's clearly not as strong as the armor on its back.
Take it!
Meteor raised its fist, preparing to deliver a powerful blow to its abdomen.
However, just as her fist was about to strike, those bone cone-shaped tubes suddenly burst open without warning!
A magical beam of energy, dozens of times denser than before, poured forth.
Oh no, the distance is too close, and the attacks are too dense—
This calamity beast's bone cone-shaped tube contains many pipes inside, used to fire magical beams. However, once it senses danger, it immediately increases its magical output, actively causing the bone cone-shaped tube to burst open. In this way, the original pipes become like bursting "water pipes," unleashing a dense barrage of attacks.
For the calamity beast, this attack is somewhat similar to a lizard shedding its tail to survive—disabling its own offensive means for a short time, but taking the opportunity to severely damage the enemy.
The oncoming beam of light almost swallowed her whole.
However, in the next second, Meteorite felt herself being carried in a princess carry, and the pain she had imagined from being struck by a beam of magic did not come—
She subconsciously looked up and saw Noah's calm face.
...Did she save him again?
The moment the thought crossed her mind, she felt the body she was holding shudder violently, and then, as if she had lost all her strength, she plummeted straight to the ground.
The meteorite reacted extremely quickly, reversing its posture in the instant of weightlessness, using its own body as a buffer to protect Noah in its arms, rolling around on the ground a few times in a somewhat disheveled manner before stopping.
Once it was firmly on the ground, Meteorite looked down and was instantly stunned.
Behind Noah, her silver-white combat suit was torn, and countless wounds from the impact of magic were visible on her back.
Meteor immediately understood what had happened.
Noah used time stop to save herself, but the attack range of that move was too wide. Even after leaving the initial point of attack, she was still within the range of those energy beams.
Her own "spell-suppressing aura" prevented Noah from casting defensive spells... so she could only use her back to shield herself from it all.
Self-blame and guilt welled up in his heart, leaving the meteorite rooted to the spot, unable to move.
"...What are you still standing there for?" Noah's voice was pained, but her tone was extremely stern. "Put me down. That guy has already disabled his only weapon; now is the perfect opportunity!"
Yes, now is the best opportunity.
This is indeed an opportunity.
After being awakened by Noah, Meteorite didn't hesitate for long. She put down the injured Noah and quickly continued flying towards the belly of the monster.
*
The battle is over.
Meteorite stood silently in the distance, watching Noah use healing magic to treat her wounds.
She really wanted to go and apologize, but she couldn't.
If Noah goes there now, she will no longer be able to use magic to heal herself.
Meteor clenched his fists, once again hating his own abilities.
So she took out her phone and found the chat box where she had sent the message a few days ago—
【You must be the magical girl Meteorite who just arrived in Yuehua, right? I'm Noah. Would you like to meet up?】 (Sent 8 days ago)
【Let's grab a meal together, it's on me!】 (Sent 7 days ago)
[Are you having any difficulties? You can tell me.] (Sent 7 days ago)
If you're too busy, then I won't bother you. But since we live in the same city, there's always a chance to meet up. (Sent 6 days ago)
The messages she had ignored now seemed to mock her, every single word of them a scathing critique.
I was being really rude by doing that, wasn't I?
Meteor sighed. This wasn't the time to dwell on that. Right now... she had to apologize...
【sorry】
This is Meteor's first message to Noah.
Noah, far away, also felt her phone vibrate. She continued healing herself with one hand while using the other to check her phone for messages.
Then, Meteorite saw Noah's pained expression slowly turn into a smile.
I'm fine, I'm just glad you're not hurt.
Upon seeing this reply, Meteorite felt a surge of heat in her eyes. Perhaps she would feel better if Noah were to give her a good scolding right now.
Captain Noah, I'm so sorry. If I hadn't acted without permission, you wouldn't have gotten hurt.
After sending the message, she saw Noah stand up and walk towards her.
"Captain? You...you should heal your wounds first, don't come near me!" Meteor shouted in a panic, instinctively trying to back away.
"Meteor!"
Noah stopped her from retreating.
She finally stood before the meteorite, her deep red pupils holding no trace of reproach.
However, Meteor lowered its head, completely unable to meet Noah's gaze.
"I'm so happy!"
"Huh?"
"You finally... replied to my message. Before, we might have just been teammates 'assigned' to be together. But from this moment on, we're friends, right?"
"...Um, Captain Noah, I..."
I am not worthy to be your friend.
Someone like me will only bring you trouble...
"Let's team up from now on!" Noah extended her hand to her. "Would you lend me your power?"
Meteorite stared blankly at the outstretched hand, frozen in place.
Do I... really deserve to hold this hand?
"But... my ability... will prevent you from using magic..."
Meteor's voice unconsciously lowered.
"Anyway, I don't usually use magic much, so I'll just fight you in close combat!"
"Captain, you big liar," Meteorite raised her head and finally mustered the courage to look at Noah. "I...I think I've heard that you need to use control magic to delay the cooldown of your time stop, right? You don't have to say that just to comfort me."
"What are you talking about? With a magical girl as powerful as you here, do I need any other spells to buy me time?"
Noah's smile remained unchanged, but instead became even more gentle.
She extended her hand forward again, awaiting Meteor's answer.
"We're friends, aren't we?"
These words shattered Meteor's last line of defense.
Meteor's eyes were already brimming with tears, but in the end, she didn't cry.
She reached out her hand and shook hands with Noah.
Then, Meteorite revealed the first genuine smile of her life.