V2: Chapter 15: I'm Definitely not Going to Lose to a Bratty Girl, Right? (Part 2)

Chapter 15: I'm Definitely not Going to Lose to a Bratty Girl, Right? (Part 2)

"What...!"

"Boom!♡"

Perhaps because her opponent was so focused on attacking, her defenses were neglected... and the woman who introduced herself as Tinkerbell activated the magic she had buried deep underground. The source of the explosion that was still scorching the surface was—Bradia's [Flame Overload Empress] itself.

The fact that she lured Bradia to this location using radio interference, and that she fought Bradia the day before... were all setups to decide the battle by reusing this 'deactivated' magic. Tinkerbell's judgment that this was the only way to win was not wrong.

If she blows up the surrounding terrain, it doesn't matter if it's an illusion. Area of ​​effect is truly—justice. Combined with that attribute, a fire-attribute area attack like Bradia's is extremely effective against Gracia.

"Haha... I went a little overboard, but with this..."

"Was that your trump card? It's just like that girl [Flame Overload Empress], isn't it?"

From the midst of that explosion, a blonde magical girl in a blue outfit appeared to have walked out unscathed. Even setting aside the incompatibility, the fact remains that Bradia's 3rd place hasn't been able to defeat Gracia's 2nd place. Many underestimate the overwhelming difference between the two, enough to reverse their compatibility.

"W-why?"

"There's no one easier to trap than someone who believes they've trapped you, isn't there?"

She had certainly lost her composure, yet she stood there with a cool expression. What that indicates is...

"I'm sorry, but I'm not so childish as to let personal feelings interfere in battle."

"Oh, so I was the one who got tricked?"

Having had her trump card played, she racked her brain trying to figure out what to do from this situation... but her hand was limited, and she couldn't find anything that could finish off her opponent.

"I finally understand. Stopping the movement of things... halting. No... more like 'Stagnation'."

"Oh, you're sharp, aren't you? But even so..."

Even if she put on a brave face, the overwhelmingly unfavorable situation remained unchanged, but... if she stopped thinking, only defeat awaited her.

"Now that you understand, I'd like to know what you're going to do with that magic ♡"

"In that case, how about this?"

A gigantic wall made of ice mirrors appeared on all sides, trapping them inside. That was certainly an effective attack against her, who could only stop the movement of matter.

But if I surrounded her, there would be a breakthrough...!

"That's what you're probably thinking..."

Seeing Gracia ​​vanish from the scene, Tinkerbell finally understood the situation.

The woman who had just been in front of her was probably... an illusion.

So where did that voice come from? She had already stopped thinking about that────

★★★

There were two reasons why I prioritized Gracia. First, I judged that Bradia would be alright. And secondly... I was worried about Gracia.

That doesn't mean I was expecting her to lose, of course. There's no way Gracia would lose. If anything, I was more worried about... Tinkerbell.

I'd thought this ever since the incident at the park. Gracia now doesn't know how to hold back. For the sake of my everyday life, she'd easily abandon others. I'm happy that she loves me so much, but it's also true that I didn't want my best friend to cross that line.

A wall of ice mirrors was rising up before me. But since it hadn't been deactivated, the battle didn't seem to be over. It seems I made it just in time.

As expected of me!

I had to stop their fight first, so I smashed the slowly contracting wall of ice.

"S-Satellite-sama...!?"

"Satellite..."

Tinkerbell's expression was one of astonishment, while Gracia's expression suggested she had expected it.

"You're not... coming to help me...!?"

"Yes, that's correct, but..."　

Tinkerbell has expectations of me. But I cannot live up to her expectations.　

"I'm sorry, but I... can't go there."　

A dismissive remark. But I must convey this much. For now... I have no intention of rebelling against the Association.　

"Right... I knew that."

"What's with the composure? Just a moment ago... you were... giggling, weren't you?"

I cannot become the Queen of the New Star Magical Girl Association.

I feel a pang of regret about becoming the head of the organization, but... it's not my intention for girls to lose their place to go because of my goals.

"Then please don't stop me, Satellite-sama! I can't stand by and let the association, which declared that 'if Satellite can't win, sending anyone else will only increase the damage,' just stand there while you might be fighting alone...!"

The outcome seemed already decided. Defeating Gracia ​​from here would be virtually impossible. But there was no sign of despair in her eyes. And this whole incident is entirely my responsibility; I'm truly sorry.　

"But, I think that's certainly a rational decision. There's a high possibility that it will only result in an increase in casualties."

"I know that...! I know that even if a Magical Girl like me goes, it'll be like a drop in the ocean!"

It was a heart-wrenching cry, but even so, the difference in power cannot be bridged by emotions.　

"But, if abandoning the hero who saved the world... abandoning you... is the correct answer for adults....!"　

Even so, her magic power was running out... Despite her battered body, she stood up. 　

"... If something like that is allowed—I don't want to grow up! I'm fine staying a kid!"

"So that was.... your reason for fighting, wasn't it?"

She's a good Magical Girl, able to stand up for someone else.

But the main culprits involved in this incident... are all family to me.

"Um, Satellite? It doesn't really matter to me whether you, my 'Best Friend,' belong to the New Star Magical Girl Association or not... I intend to follow you anyway."

"Eh...!?"

Bell-chan looked shocked, and that's understandable. Ordinary Magical Girls separate their public and private lives. Knowing each other's real lives can be an indicator of the depth of their friendship.

"Even so, I've been trying to contact you since yesterday, and you haven't replied to a single LINE message. What's that all about???"

"...Huh? Huh?"

"Umm, Gracia, listen to me please?"

Bell-chan was shocked again. Ordinary Magical Girls don't exchange LINE IDs registered with their real names. And I haven't sent her a single message since I told her I was leaving.

"I forgot my phone was dead... hehe☆"

"...It seems you need a punishment?"

The ice wall that had stopped is closing in from all sides again. She's clearly angry... veins are bulging on her forehead...

By the way, that's a lie. I just deliberately didn't charge my phone. Considering what's going to happen next, it was necessary.

This is the best way to get her attention...no, even knowing that, it's still a little scary, isn't it?  

I want to lose, I really want to lose... but if I lose here, the strategy I've carefully crafted will be...

If it were just me, that would be one thing, but the other two could be dragged down with me.

So, with a heavy heart... I choose to defend.

Truly, I have no choice.

The ice wall is repelled and shatters into pieces the moment it reaches me. Gracia ​​must have known that, and it was at that moment, as she was about to leave to make her next move, that it happened.

Suddenly, a gate opens in the void.

If Gracia ​​had been in perfect condition, she would have noticed that the gate was somehow distorted. This gate was considerably larger than any I'd seen before, incomparable to those I'd seen in the city.

Perhaps it's about half the strength of a Demon King? To me, they're all just weaklings, so I don't really know.

"What?! An External Enemy at a time like this...?!"

"Why did a gate appear here at this particular moment...?"

That's right, it's impossible for an external enemy to appear so conveniently. Therefore, this is obviously... a setup.

Using the succubus Lux's connections, information was spread that the Magical Girl Satellite had been neutralized... and when they heard that the second-rank fighter was underperforming and an easy target, the prey fell for the hook like this.

I can see the news helicopters in the sky. Naturally, with a radio disruption of this magnitude, the media would gather. It can't be dismissed as nothing happened.

Therefore, if I want to sweep the incident under the rug... I just need to provide a common enemy. An External Enemy, humanity's sworn enemy.

"Let's talk later... you two will cooperate, right?"

"It's an honor to fight alongside Satellite-sama!"

"I'll punish you later. You better be prepared."

As a result of the selection, it's conveniently a large, electrical-based external enemy.  It wouldn't matter if one or two more stains of disgrace were added to the names of those dying external enemies. And I'm the only one who knows this; it's a perfectly planned strategy.

And as for the crucial battle against the External Enemies... is there anything to say?

What difference would it make if one or two Enemies weaker than the Demon King showed up now? I'm here, you know? Well, I wasn't the main character this time, so I held back a little... no, quite a lot.

While offering words of encouragement to Bell and Gracia, who finished the battle without incident... I spoke to them to fulfill the purpose of this mission.

Bell's feelings and charisma are genuine, so I'm sure we'll manage somehow.

"You'll be the one to create a place for them, Bell. You definitely have the potential."

"Even so, it's too late now..."

A woman who looked like a reporter had disembarked from a helicopter carrying news reporters and was pointing her camera in our direction.

Up to this point, everything was going according to plan. What happens next... depends on Bell's charisma.

"My friend Bell-chan here has something she wants to tell you☆"

"Ah, um...!"

I spoke to the female reporter, whom I'd seen a few times before, waving to the camera. She seemed confused by the suddenness of it all, but after being encouraged, she seemed to understand my intentions.

"There are still Magical Girls who are in trouble... suffering...!"

What she truly wanted to convey was, as I'd heard before, the creation of an association fully for Magical Girls. It was full of idealism... not a perfect answer, but the idea itself was wonderful. However, she lacked the overwhelming power to realize it.

That's why she should have discussed it from the beginning... and asked for help. She, who had said she didn't want to grow up more than anyone else... was hopelessly mature at her core, unable to ask for help from those around her like a child. 　

"TO SAVE THEM..."

Her heartfelt cry was...

"Y-YOU USELESS LOT, PLEASE LEND ME YOUR STRENGTH!"　

It will surely reach someone. Reach... huh?　

"What do you mean, 'You useless lot'?"

"They said this is how you should address someone when asking for help...!?"

The media began to murmur, and judging by the situation... it seemed hopelessly live.

Hahaha, there's no turning back now. I hope that someday... we'll be able to laugh about today. Hahaha...

"Let's... run away from here, Bell-chan?"

"W-Why?"

"It's fine... I'm leaving the rest to you, Gracia☆"

We leaped away from the scene. After a moment, the reporter began to throw questions at Gracia, trying to somehow cover it up. But it was clear that cold sweat was beading on her face.

Well, with internet slang being used in the live news broadcasted to family channel, it's understandable that she'd make that face.

That said, a comeback from here... seems impossible.

"Wait, am I supposed to experience this awkward atmosphere all by myself...?

I hope you do your best, my best friend, Gracia.

I'm really rooting for you... seriously, I mean it.

★★★

For those stray Magical Girls, it was the night they took a small but important step.

In front of a kind-hearted girl who could do her best for Magical Girls who were beyond saving....

"You're twisting your body so hard, so cute, haha♡"

"N-no, I'm not..."

"You say that, but you're shaking your body so hard... just like a puppy ♡"

... In front of that little girl, four years younger than me... I was exposing my body.

───This is not right!?

Well, if I were to really offer an excuse...

It happened a few tens of minutes ago───

★

We returned to the New Star Magical Girl Association's hideout in the basement. It seemed the other members were safe, albeit covered in soot. Good, even you, Bradia, were able to hold back... that was the only problem with this plan.

This should improve the environment surrounding the Stray Magical Girls a little. The radio interference is due to an external threat, and all that's left is to persuade the higher-ups and Gracia, and this problem will be resolved.

Everything will be settled... right?

"Ah, that's faster than usual... Gyuu ♡"

"S-Satellite-sama...!? Are you injured somewhere!?"

I collapsed to the ground, as if surprised. But... I thought I could last another 10 minutes...? Could it be that the Lust Mark is growing?

If so... why? I can't imagine at all, and the heat is clouding my judgment.

"Leave me alone for a moment...♡"

"No way! I'll repay you for saving me that time in Okutama... This time, I'll save you, Satellite-sama!"

That's a commendable attitude, but the timing... it's not now...!

This is no joke, we don't even know each other's names. How... how...?

The green-haired girl is holding my hand, but even with my feverish brain, I understand this is a bad idea.

She's clearly younger than me... probably around elementary school age, a fan of mine...

Absolutely not, absolutely not...

—Ah, if this gets out, my life... will be over ♡

"P-Please don't die, Satellite-sama... I'll do anything I can...!"

"A-Anything...?"

Those words sounded like magic words... or like a devil's temptation. After all, a succubus's curse isn't something a human can withstand, but even so, I mustered my last bit of strength...

"N-No..."

I said it, didn't I... At worst, calling Lux would be better. That's what I thought as I crouched down.

"You're sweating profusely... You might catch a cold, so let's take off your clothes, shall we?"

"Ah...♡"

Such resistance was rendered useless by the obvious suggestion.

★

After her lewd markings were discovered one after another, she seemed to grasp the situation...

I would undoubtedly be classified as a closet pervert. Given that she spends a lot of time on internet message boards, she might have a promising future.

"What... what should I do?" she asked.

The moment I saw the slight flush on her cheeks as she asked that, my rationality seemed to have exploded somewhere.

So I answered without thinking.

"I want you to make fun of me childishly, like you always do, Bell-chan."

She froze for a moment, looking bewildered, but a few minutes later, a sly smile spread across her lips.

She was undoubtedly... a duality worthy of the name of a 'Law-Bending' Magical Girl. No ordinary human could switch between such extreme personalities.

"Are you... really sure? Let's begin...!"

She carried me to the bed, almost in desperation, while I was so anxious I barely had time to reply. My body was much hotter than before; I didn't know if this Lust Mark was settling on me... or if it was due to a change in my own feelings.

"So, what do you want Bell to do?"

It was as if a switch had flipped. As she grinned mockingly... I felt a strange sense of rivalry rising within me.

"Actually, I can endure it... it's fine."

"Really? Then, shall we play a game?"

What kind of game could she possibly want to play in a place like this?

"If you can endure for an hour, you 'win.' If you shamelessly declare defeat, you 'lose.' Simple rules, right?"

"That's..."

I was about to say that it was impossible, but her little finger covered my mouth...and continued.

"Perhaps... you're not confident?"

"...It's easy, though?"

I answered reflexively. Logically, there's no way I could endure for an hour in this situation. If I messed up, I'd go crazy and die on the spot. But, if I really tried, there's no way I could lose.

★

And that brings us to the beginning.

Thinking about such a kind girl trying so hard for me makes me feel pathetic... white tears are about to well up.

"Hahaha, you're supposed to be a seasoned Magical Girl, but you're so pathetic ♡"

...Is that true? Could she be a naturally born mesugaki?

I might have awakened something incredible within me.

"Hey, it's about time you admitted defeat, Onee-san ♡ Bell's getting bored already."

"I won't... lose, the weight of everything I've built up until now... ♡"

Even though I said that, my body was at its limit. I desperately tried to restrain myself from jumping every time my clothes rubbed against me. I crouched down, desperately trying to suppress the sweet sounds that threatened to escape my lips. Even though she hadn't even touched me once, the mere fact that she saw my pathetic state and mocked me... made me feel a heat rising deep inside my stomach. 

"It's only been 10 minutes, you know? And you're already like this. Onee-san, just give up already ♡"

Only 10 minutes had passed, and the fact that it was only that long made me tremble. I wanted to scream that it couldn't be true, but the minute hand on the clock in the room cruelly pointed to 10 minutes.

"Okay, so Bell will make the Satellite-Onee-san be more honest with herself, okay?"

"W-what? Touching me like that is against the rules... you're cheating...."

She traced the erotic mark on my abdomen, and given its location... just that alone made me feel strange. She then tickled my belly button and sides. That alone was enough to drive me crazy, and my legs trembled. 

"So, you're calling it cheating when you're about to lose... how pathetic♡"

"This is nothing...♡"

"You're trying too hard, Onee-san~ Your legs are shaking like a little fawn, haha♡"

The words I'd once said came back to haunt me. It was obvious I was desperately trying to hide my trembling legs. Just as I was about to give up, about to admit defeat...

"W-well, my..."

"Come on, what's wrong? Aren't you going to try harder, like, 'I'll make you understand even more~♡'? You're going to show me what you've built up until now, right?"

"...It's not like that... but...♡"

The words that came out of my mouth reflexively were denials. The feeling that I couldn't cut my losses, that I should endure because I'd come this far, was rearing its head.

50 minutes left. 

Even after that, the green-haired girl continued her persistent feather-light touches... There was nothing I could do... I desperately pressed my mouth against the pillow to endure. The sensation was so faint I couldn't tell if she was touching me or not, and my body's senses were gradually becoming more acute.

"Let's talk to Bell more, Onee-san ♡ What do you like for me to do to you, hmm?"

"...Ahhh ♡ Haaah... ♡"

If I spoke, strange sounds would escape my lips. So I had no choice but to desperately press my body against the bed and endure.

"You loser ♡ You loser ♡ A hopeless pervert with nothing going for you except your face, magic, and personality ♡"

The rapid-fire insults made me irritated—wasn't she just praising me? That doesn't matter. How many minutes have passed? It must have been about 20 minutes so far, I thought, and looked at the clock... but the hands still pointed to 10 minutes... wait?

"W-what, the clock's not moving..."

"Huh? Bell doesn't know what you're talking about~♡"

"But... why... something like that..."

"Where's the proof? Onee-san's embarrassed because she's about to lose to a little kid, huh♡"

There's no way to have proof of something caused by magic.

In other words, no matter how much I endured... I never had a chance of winning from the start.

When I understood that fact... I heard something snap inside me.

"Come on, just make a pathetic declaration of defeat? That'll surely make you feel better♡"

"I-I...!"

The words I stopped uttering out of frustration were...

"Come on, hurry up──────?"

"Ugh, I... I lo...se."

Just a pinch was enough to easily make me lose control.

A sharp pain, a stark contrast to the soft touches before, throbbed through my body.

"Huh? I can't hear you? Squeak louder, like a pathetic little puppy ♡"

Even though she was laughing at me, making fun of me, my body and mind had completely given in.

I was being played like a toy, and instinctively, I knew who was superior... just from her words and a few touches.

"I... lose! Please punish this lowly loser ♡"

"Eh, I didn't mean for you to say that much—no, it's fine. I'll give you some loving ♡"

After I admitted defeat, she was much gentler and more affectionate than before.

"Come on, little loser doggy ♡ Lie down and show me your belly?"

"Wah... woof ♡"

"Wow, you're actually going to do it, lol ♡ Gross ♡"

"Ugh..."

Even though it was such a humiliating situation, exposing my shameful body to a girl smaller and younger than me and being insulted... my body was uncontrollably aching.

"Sorry, I'll be gentle now ♡"

She reached her hand over my stomach──────

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