Bab 146: Chapter 146: More Magical Girls Become Guests

"Return to being a normal person? Of course, you can even ensure your soul gem is no longer a weakness."

"Then, what's the price?"

Time Traveler Homura is not as 'naive' as the current Akemi Homura. After hundreds of time loops, she understands one thing: there is a price to pay for everything.

The price of becoming a magical girl is turning into a witch, so what's the price of returning to normal?

"Money."

Liu Yuan looked at the sky and said, "I need money, a lot of money. Only with money can I do what I want to do."

"You need money?"

She looked at Liu Yuan in disbelief. How could someone who could not be stopped in time and could subdue her in a time stop be short of money?

"Put away that idea. We are doing business. I must provide 'goods' that meet the needs of customers, and the money earned belongs to me. And your transformation also requires you to spend time and money on it. It is essentially an equal exchange. What's more, haven't you already experienced the effect of milk?"

Liu Yuan's words made 'Homura Akemi' silent. Just a few minutes ago, another her had said that drinking milk could remove the pollution of the soul gem, but she didn't believe it. She didn't want to drink it. She tried to use time stop to escape, but Liu Yuan caught her and forced her to drink a whole bucket of milk.

A bucket! A whole bucket! Her stomach was swollen, and now she feels that her mouth is full of milk when she speaks.

If time stop worked on him, she would definitely teach Liu Yuan a lesson. But the problem is that time stop is ineffective for him, and... the milk is really effective.

She took out the soul gem. In the past, there was always a little darkness in the center of the soul gem that could not be purified, but now the darkness has disappeared, and the whole soul gem is shining like new.

"By the way, would you like something to drink?"

"No, my mouth is full of milk now."

While speaking, 'Homura Akemi' was full of disdain. Despite her dislike, she longed for some company even from people her own age.

On the surface, she is only a teenager now, but her mental age is already close to 30. People grow and change, and she is no exception. Sometimes she feels very tired, but there is no one to talk to.

She can only walk helplessly on the path to saving Madoka, but now, is there one more person?

As she was thinking, Liu Yuan threw her a bottle of Coke.

"I know you're old enough to drink, but I don't like it. Iced Coke, my Coke can be fine-tuned to your personal taste. I guarantee you'll like it."

"Thank you."

"But I can make you a promise. If you are willing to be a guest at this Internet cafe, you can find people to chat with even if you continue to time travel in the future, and you can return to this world to see everyone."

"Is it okay?"

Liu Yuan nodded: "Of course. Eh? It's getting late. I'll see if Mami needs anything. I'm not going back. It's almost time for the opening. See you later."

"See... later?"

In the room, Tomoe Mami's mood had stabilized. "What's going on?"

Liu Yuan's appearance made Tomoe, who had calmed down, nervous again. Liu Yuan waved his hand: "Hello~"

Akemi Homura explained: "Mami-neesan's condition has stabilized. Boss, is what you said true? Can she really return to normal?"

"Of course, you know how it works if you've played MC. But I have a suggestion, which is to not let Kyubey find out about her existence. Here, this is for you."

"What is this?"

"A sex change potion."

"?"

Everyone had a big question mark on their heads. Liu Yuan explained: "A sex change potion, a specialty of Terraria. If you can attract a customer to the Internet cafe, I will give you two bottles. How about it?"

Seeing their puzzled expressions, Liu Yuan continued: "Terraria's specialty sex change potion, after use, it can change all creatures' perception of your gender and image, even gods will think you are a man. But it will not change your physiological structure or self-gender perception, which is very suitable for avoiding the pursuit of some special beings."

"This, is it expensive?"

Akemi Homura asked in a low voice. The daily necessities in the Internet cafe are several times or even dozens of times more expensive than those in the outside world. Wouldn't it cost her a fortune for two bottles of potions?

"No money, but..."

"But?"

Liu Yuan smiled and explained: "As long as you can attract a customer, I can give you two bottles. One bottle changes the cognition back to male, and the other bottle changes the cognition back. How about it?"

"Is it okay?"

"Of course."

Liu Yuan's plan was clear. Tomoe Mami will definitely not get along well with Kyubey after knowing the truth, and if Kyubey finds out, he will try every means to get rid of her. But what if Kyubey's cognition changes her gender to male?

A male will never be Kyubey's target, and she will not have any problem appearing in front of Kyubey like this.

But at this time, Akemi Homura suddenly thought of something: "Boss, if I use milk, can I remove the buff of the sex change potion?"

At this moment, Liu Yuan was stunned: "It seems that it can be done... because it is just a buff, not a real change of the body."

"Great~"

"Quick reaction, okay, your commission is done, I'm going back. Call me if you need anything~"

After speaking, Liu Yuan left.

As he departed, Tomoe asked, "Homura, is he really trustworthy?"

"No problem~"

Honami lowered her head and analyzed, "I don't know, but I know my body recovered there, and many people there changed their original future. I think it's okay. As long as you are willing..."

"I have nothing to fear, right?"

This time, Tomoe had nothing to fear, and her body was no longer a human body. The only person she could rely on was Homura Akemi, and she would go wherever Homura Akemi wanted.

"Senpai, I will let you see someone later. That person actually told me all this information, but promise me not to be surprised when you see that person."

"Okay."

Mami nodded, but when she saw another Homura Akemi, she couldn't hide her surprise at all.

And the Time Traveler Homura waved at Tomoe Mami: "Senior."

"This..."

Tomoe Mami hadn't figured out what was going on. She knew the truth, but her mind was in a mess. Her cognition couldn't grasp the concept of time reversal. She felt her brain was crashing, but soon, when Akemi Homura received the notice of the store opening, it gave Tomoe Mami's confused mind a temporary reprieve.

"The Internet cafe is open, do you want to come with me?"

Tomoe Mami had no choice, and there was nothing to fear. Since Akemi Homura went there every day, she would definitely follow. Meanwhile, the Magical Girl Homura was pondering.

Finally, she nodded.

It must be admitted that Liu Yuan's promise touched her deeply. Facing a future with almost no hope alone, even if she was strong, her heart was heading towards collapse.

But now there is a chance to have stable companions no matter how she time travels, she wants to take a look.