Magical Girl Heavy Dependence

Chapter 5, Opening one's belly

Magical girls have existed for many years.

In their endless battles against monstrous beasts and demons, the city was destroyed and rebuilt time and time again. People gradually went from being terrified to becoming numb and accustomed to it.

City repairs, battlefield cleanup, personal accident insurance for supernatural disasters, psychological counseling, and even lotteries about the outcome of battles... a huge industrial chain has long been formed around magical girls, becoming one of the city's economic pillars.

People are enthusiastic about discussing the new abilities displayed by magical girls, analyzing the threat level and occurrence patterns of the disaster beasts, and treating all of this as a normal part of daily life.

Few people realize that girls who can genuinely protect the lives of the people, interact closely with those they protect, possess two completely different appearances—one in their original form and one in their transformed form—and have rare and exquisite looks, are essentially born super idols!

They don't need to rack their brains to learn how to perform or manage their expressions; they only need to fulfill their duty of fighting demons and monsters to reap countless sincere admiration and gratitude.

They don't need to painstakingly build connections with fans or maintain the fandom; the best interaction is simply to step forward and stand in front of everyone in times of crisis.

They don't have to worry about being doxxed or harassed by obsessive fans. Once they stop transforming, no one can associate magical girls with ordinary girls next door.

They don't need to buy traffic or market themselves to get on the trending topics. Every explosion that reverberates over the city and every magical burst of light that erupts during the battle with the monsters is the most awe-inspiring propaganda.

Magical girls are idols with greater appeal and attention than artificial girl groups, and there is a huge business opportunity hidden in magical girls!

Even if some people sensed the commercial value of magical girls, they were frustrated by the lack of channels to access them and could only search and wander in foreign lands, unable to make any progress.

But Jiang Fei is different.

She was the undisputed top magical girl of Yincheng six years ago. She personally defeated countless monsters and demons, and even served as the president of the Magical Girl Association. She was admired and sung about by countless juniors.

With such unique advantages, it's no wonder that starting a business is a great success!

In four years, the company she founded has grown rapidly into one of the top entertainment giants in Yincheng. As the president, Jiang Fei herself even appeared on the cover of the world-renowned magazine "Young Entrepreneurs" last year.

The first magical girl idol she launched was none other than Song Lan, who is now the world's most famous magical girl and is known as the number one magical girl in Yincheng.

"But later, things gradually changed." Jiang Fei gripped the steering wheel, her smile fading, and brought up a name: "Do you remember 'Lone Goose'?"

Cheng Chen recalled for a moment and nodded slightly.

Magical Girl Guwu is Jiang Fei's good friend and companion, and his former defeated opponent.

Although he is not as strong as Jiang Fei, he has great leadership charisma.

Back then, "Magical Girl Scarlet" became the chief and president of the Magical Girl Association based on her reputation and strength, but the actual daily management and operation were all done by Lonely.

"The company was co-founded by her and me..."

Jiang Fei paused for a moment, "Some time ago she left the company, taking a large number of key business personnel and idols with her."

"You mentioned it when you called me before, what was the reason?" Cheng Chen asked.

"She and I had disagreements on the company's business strategy and our goals were not aligned, so we parted ways amicably."

Jiang Fei spoke casually.

Cheng Chen nodded, but didn't press for details.

In short, the departure of her partner dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Fei's company, which was the direct reason why she was so busy seeking help from Cheng Chen.

"I respect Guwu's ideas and understand that there is no such thing as friendship or sincerity in the workplace, but the chain reaction caused by this incident has led the company into a desperate situation... just like you just said, a complete mess."

"I'm sorry to leave this mess to you, but you're the only helper I can think of."

Cheng Chen's expression remained unchanged: "I was mentally prepared. If I were afraid of trouble, I wouldn't have taken on this task in the first place. On the contrary... it suits me perfectly!"

In order to break through the limits and reach the sixth tier beyond the conventional magic system, he must come into contact with and tame magical girls, making them dependent on him.

The most suitable identity is undoubtedly that of a magical girl idol producer.

Jiang Fei lightly applied the brakes, and the car's speed gradually decreased.

"The Heart Vessel is currently the only effective medicine that can suppress the 'beastification' process. Since I announced this technology, it has received unimaginable attention from the outside world."

"To debut a magical girl as an idol, you need promotional channels, internet media traffic, and online-offline collaboration. In the Southern Federation, the person who controls these resources is the Fairy Demoness."

"Her Fairy Dream Group also has many magical girls; it's a 'magical girl company.' Under the association's leadership, we've reached a deep cooperation agreement with the ball. They provide the traffic needed for idol promotion and marketing, and we use the idols to condense fans' love into 'heart containers,' then supply them with a fixed amount."

"The figures stipulated in the contract are not harsh, but after Guwu left, the company lost nearly half of its revenue. In addition, the core idols, producers, and some talented trainees also left, making it much less efficient to gather the 'container of the heart'. If we cannot deliver on time, it will be considered a breach of contract, and in addition to the penalty for breach of contract, there is also a clause to accept the investment of the Xianmeng Group."

Jiang Fei paused for a moment, then continued, "After investing, we will inevitably have to 'share technology' with them."

Cheng Chen listened silently, and a vague idea formed in his mind.

Ordinary magical girls, no matter how powerful, can only live for a maximum of six years, and cannot be older than twenty-two.

When the time is up, you will automatically lose the right to use the wand, and your "Wish" will be closed, commonly known as "graduation".

【Magical Girl】is a magical girl who transcends this limitation.

They possessed magic beyond reason, granting them unrestricted and permanent power, making them almost like gods.

Fairy Demoness is one of them.

She has lived for countless years, combining the most magical and modern technologies to create "Dream Ball," the largest immersive virtual community on the entire Southern Federation's internet, with almost every resident of the Southern Federation being a user.

Controlling users is equivalent to controlling public opinion. By leveraging its traffic advantage to exert its strength in the cultural and entertainment field, Xianmeng Group has almost a dominant position in the Internet entertainment service.

A small idol company is of no value; what is valuable is the technology for making the "Heart Container".

Large corporations have countless ways to get what they want from small companies.

Jiang Fei had no choice but to reluctantly cooperate with Xianmeng Group if she wanted to gain publicity and traffic.

When she was thriving, the other party was simply a perfect collaborator—efficient, direct, and always responsive.

However, if problems arise, large corporations will not only fail to offer assistance, but will also actively bare their fangs.

As the scenery outside the window gradually became unfamiliar and the number of pedestrians and vehicles decreased, the red Morning Star X7 had already entered a densely wooded inner road.

Cheng Chen initially thought it was a park, until a towering skyscraper appeared at the end of his line of sight, and he suddenly realized that the entire area was actually a company's private park.

A huge red musical note logo hangs atop the skyscraper, with the two artistic characters "音府" (Yinfu, meaning "Music Mansion") shining brightly below.

"When the company was first established, we simply wanted to provide a place for the younger generation to belong. We wanted this place to be a home that would protect them, guide them, and help them realize their life's value."

"As more and more magical girls join, the attention they receive also increases, and so do the number of people who covet them... People's hearts change, so I chose to leave, but my original intention has not changed, so I thought I would continue to struggle and not admit defeat so easily."

"No matter the cost, I'm willing to try my best."

The mentality of teenagers is to grit their teeth and bear it.

When adults encounter difficulties, they should of course ask for help openly and honestly.

Therefore, Jiang Fei made that phone call to Cheng Chen and invited him to come back from Qiongcheng, a long way away.

The car came to a smooth stop in front of the company's magnificent and imposing gate.

Before they even got out of the car, a fluffy white ball of fur darted out from the steps and pounced straight at Cheng Chen in the passenger seat.

"Woof! Woof!"

"Enough, enough! Stop it now, you stupid dog!"

My face was covered in saliva, licked countless times by a wet, hot tongue.

"Just like its owner, you're an ingrate. Your sister has fed you for so many years, and now you don't even look at me." Jiang Fei complained, scratching Bai Guo's chin and rubbing the dog's head before getting out of the car.

At the entrance, a young assistant dressed in a gray business suit and sporting a neat ponytail had been waiting for some time.

"Mr. Jiang, the host from DM News Agency has arrived. There are still a few shots of Ms. Songlan's interview documentary that require your appearance; in addition, the tentative guest list for the SOLO tour also needs your review and signature..."

At this moment, Cheng Chen got out of the passenger seat carrying the 80-pound cuddly little dumpling.

Upon seeing him, the assistant was visibly stunned, a crack appearing in his professional expression.

"And this is...?"

"His name is Cheng Chen. He will be the vice president of 'Yinfu Entertainment' from now on. The empty office next to mine can be tidied up by the administration department and will be used by him from now on."

Jiang Fei casually tossed the car keys to her assistant and casually instructed, "Congcong, take him to register for employment later. Starting tomorrow, you'll be transferred to be his personal assistant."

Cheng Chen stood beside her, holding the dog, looking up at the entire company building.

To be honest, he was quite shocked when he first learned that Jiang Fei's opponent was a demon.

In a world where most magical girls cannot escape the six-year lifespan limit, a magical princess who has been active for a thousand years is like the difference between a short-lived species and a long-lived species, with a terrifyingly large gap in strength.

Cheng Chen couldn't understand what Jiang Fei was thinking.

But there is one thing he and Jiang Fei have in common—for university research projects, to verify their mentors' conjectures, and to advance to the sixth rank, Cheng Chen is willing to try no matter how dangerous the situation.

"An idol producer, huh...?"

Cheng Chen took a deep breath, ready to embrace the start of a new life.

This is a magical girl idol company.

The staff consists almost entirely of magical girls and retired magical girls, and their mission is to train magical girls and guide them onto the right path of abiding by the law.

However, this company, which represents love and justice, welcomes a former demon master as its vice president.

He felt like a big bad wolf who had been hired as a sheepdog and was about to enter the sheepfold, ready to eat his fill at a buffet.

The assistant, Congcong, stood still, took a deep breath, and tried to straighten his back.

She realized that the man in front of her was likely the CEO's young boyfriend, so she adopted an even more respectful attitude:

"Mr. Cheng, welcome to Yinfu Entertainment."

"Thanks."

As Cheng Chen sighed, the silly dog ​​in his arms licked his chin without a care in the world.

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