MTLNOVEL Chapter 105 - I will make sure you live
“…You want me to merge my mana with yours?”
Hearing YouYu’s proposal, Liu Meng was stunned momentarily, her mind racing to evaluate the feasibility of such a plan.
“…”
After a long moment of deep thought, Liu Meng lifted her head to meet YouYu’s gaze, her voice tinged with hesitation.
“YouYu, your plan is indeed sound. If it succeeds, it could truly defeat that enemy.”
“But the problem is…”
After a brief silence, Liu Meng shook her head and sighed.
“I don’t think I can do it.”
“Although the situation is as you described—this card didn’t harm you but instead provided protection because of my wishes—even though a magical girl’s powers and willpower are similar, fully utilizing such power is incredibly complicated. Mana is such an abstract force. It doesn’t simply respond as I want it to. If it did, I would’ve already healed my sister.”
“So… to merge it seamlessly with you, I’m not sure what kind of method would work.”
After pausing for a moment, Liu Meng continued, “In theory, if I add more mana into this card, it could amplify its effects. And you… you might gain the ability to use the card’s power.”
“But if I inject too much mana into it, the card might cease being a tool for protection and become a weapon of destruction.”
“If that happens, the card could spiral out of control and lead to unforeseen consequences… for you.”
“…”
“Is that so…”
YouYu watched Liu Meng fall silent after her explanation, his expression thoughtful. Then, as if reaching a decision, he spoke with a hint of apology in his tone.
“But right now, there’s no alternative. This is the only option left.”
“You know this too, don’t you, Liu Meng?”
“…”
“I understand… Making this choice is undoubtedly hard for you.”
“From your perspective, regardless of the approach, my survival odds are slim. At best, one is 0%, and the other is 1%.”
“But… we can’t let the risk stop us. We can’t avoid action just because of danger.”
“No matter how much we run from it, reality is always waiting for us.”
“And besides…”
“If we go with the earlier plan, where you take on the fight instead of me—”
“Can you truly bear the possibility that this battle might end up harming your sister?”
“I…”
Liu Meng’s eyes widened at YouYu’s pointed question. She opened her mouth, wanting to respond, but the words wouldn’t come out.
Seeing her hesitation, YouYu pressed on.
“That’s why… rather than delaying until the last moment and facing an even more difficult choice, it’s better to decide now—choose me.”
“At least… I should make it a bit easier for you.”
“…”
“But—”
“Boom!”
“Ah!”
“YouYu?!”
Just as Liu Meng was about to speak, a bolt of green lightning struck YouYu’s back, sending a spray of blood into the air.
After taking a deep breath, YouYu glanced at Liu Meng to confirm she was unharmed. Slowly, he pushed himself up and turned to face the source of the attack.
There, standing with one hand raised toward him, was Gray Shadow.
In its other hand, it now held the sword YouYu had previously discarded. After all, that sword—formed from negative emotions—could be recreated at any time.
Seeing Gray Shadow steadily approaching, YouYu knew time was running out. He exhaled and said to Liu Meng, “I’m sorry, Liu Meng. There’s no time to explain further. You have to decide now.”
“If… you truly can’t make up your mind, or if you’re afraid you can’t control the card’s power, then just remember this—”
Taking a deep breath, YouYu continued.
“…I want to live, Liu Meng.”
“So… I’m counting on you!”
With those words, YouYu turned away, his back to Liu Meng. He once again assumed a fighting stance, dragging his battered body as he charged forward with clenched fists.
His goal was to lead Gray Shadow away, preventing their battle from inadvertently harming Liu Meng.
As for the outcome… that would depend on Liu Meng’s choice.
“Hmph, still trying to foolishly throw your life away? All you’re doing is saving me time!”
“If I don’t get close to you… how else can I pummel your face into the ground?!”
Muttering words to steel his resolve, YouYu dashed forward amidst the lightning strikes crackling around him. His speed increased, and with a resounding punch, he aimed directly at Gray Shadow’s sword.
“Boom!”
“Hmph! Your strength is still—wait, why is it suddenly stronger?!”
Gray Shadow, initially dismissive as it prepared to deflect YouYu’s punch, was shocked to find that this time, the attack wasn’t so easily repelled.
Looking closely, it noticed YouYu’s fist glowing faintly with a golden light—the mana of a magical girl.
The light wasn’t just scorching the sword but also searing Gray Shadow’s body.
“So that’s why the sword is weakened…”
“Although I don’t know how you obtained magical girl powers, do you really think this self-destructive assault will work?”
Gray Shadow sneered, forcing YouYu back with sheer brute strength. With both hands on the sword, it slashed diagonally, sparks erupting as the blade struck YouYu.
“Ugh!”
Thrown to the ground by the blow, YouYu tumbled across the dirt before finally coming to a halt. Ignoring his injuries, he forced himself upright once more, his labored breaths the only sound.
He had no energy left for special abilities. All he had now were his fists to block Gray Shadow’s advance.
“…”
“So this is how you’ve been fighting all this time…?”
Watching YouYu rise again after falling, Liu Meng murmured to herself, recalling the sounds of battle she had heard earlier.
Lowering her head, she looked at the yellow gem hanging around her neck, YouYu’s words echoing in her mind—
[I want to live.]
[I’m counting on you.]
“…”
“It seems I have no choice…”
Liu Meng sighed deeply, her expression resolute as she reached out to grip the yellow gem.
Now, there truly was no other option.
After all… YouYu had said those words to her. Those unfairly “sly” words that left her with no way to refuse.
So, no matter what…
“I can’t turn away now.”
“Even if it’s impossible, I’ll give it everything I’ve got.”
As the gem began to glow brightly, Liu Meng looked up at YouYu.
“YouYu…”
Watching him fight with all his might against the Gray Shadow, Liu Meng silently vowed to both him and herself.
“I will make sure you live…”