"Ding dong~ Ding dang~ Ding dong~ Ding dang."
So simple yet pleasant lodies rang out.
A person sat in the empty prison cell, with Erald Sparrow staring at the magic mirror in her hands.
As the magic mirror called to the other side, it not only played fresh and pleasant music but also occasionally displayed a few cute-looking fairies flying across the surface, dancing in the air.
If one were only to look at the surface, Erald Sparrow would seem much like a child holding a toddler's toy, with no one suspecting that she was making a call.
After waiting for several dozen seconds, the fairy dance on the mirror finally stopped, and the image on the other side of the magic mirror was connected, revealing the face of a young girl.
The girl wore a professional smile, bowed to the magic mirror, and said politely, "Hello, my lord, please explain the purpose of your call."
Although Erald Sparrow did not recognize the person on the other side, the re sight of the golden hard hat on her head was enough to make an educated guess about her identity—she was from the investigation team and was probably the communication interdiary.
"A team leader by the na of 'Cat Tail' gave this magic mirror, telling soone was looking for ," said Erald Sparrow.
Erald Sparrow nodded gently, almost like returning a salute, and briefly explained her intentions, "My code na is Erald Sparrow."
"Understood, Miss Erald Sparrow, please wait a mont," said the young girl.
Without questioning Erald Sparrow's words, the smiling girl bowed again through the magic mirror and then turned and left, clearly going to verify the information about the call.
Erald Sparrow, facing the empty mirror, showed no expression and seed lost in thought.
Before long, once the information verification was complete, the girl reappeared on the other side of the mirror. She bowed once more, maintaining impeccable etiquette, and said, "Hello, Miss Erald Sparrow, Inspector, I will be transferring your call to the director's study now."
As her words ended, the image on the magic mirror began to change, and the scene reflected on the mirror quickly shifted to a room filled with exquisite decor.
The entire room's walls were occupied by sturdy bookshelves, which seed, through the mirror, to radiate a rich scent of books. The shelves were piled with ancient books written in unknown script; in the upper corners hung several old oil paintings and photographs.
By the desk in the center of the room stood a luxurious armchair, both the seat and back wrapped in thick velour leather, with tal armrests and backrests inlaid with golden green gemstones, looking exceptionally lavish. The desk was stacked with manuscript books and delicate trinkets, and beside it was a set of elegant teaware. A cup of steaming tea was held in a porcelain-white hand, and its owner sat in the armchair, smiling at the magic mirror.
She looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old.
The young girl's figure was slender and delicate, dressed in a luxurious silver-white gown with golden embroidery and a few green sequins on the hem, giving off an elegant and fresh impression. Her wrists were adorned with a string of simple but elegant gemstone bracelet, and a golden Magic Robe hung from her shoulders. Unlike the typical investigation team mber, this robe looked particularly dazzling on her.
Her golden hair cascaded down her shoulders, each strand as clear as silk, shining with a faint light, as if coated with a layer of gold dust. Her face was symtrical, with long eyelashes and delicate features that exuded a sense of nobility but were not overbearing.
But what was most striking were her eyes.
Within her clear amber eyes was a pair of sharp, vertical pupils. The eyes were elongated and slightly uptilted at the corners, resembling a cat's, vibrant and yet profound, their subtly aged quality arousing curiosity.
Indeed.
Upon seeing the person in the mirror, the "Headmistress" the girl had ntioned before, Erald Sparrow remained expressionless, but the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.
In the Magic Kingdom, the only person who could be called Headmistress by mbers of the Investigative Bureau was none other than the one in charge of the Investigative Bureau—a figure known as Golden Green Cat's Eye.
As the epito of power and authority among magical girls in the kingdom, those referred to as Gemstone Scepters naturally beca the focus of everyone's attention. However, very few people had the opportunity to et a Gemstone Scepter in person. Even among magical girls, many had never spoken to a Gemstone Scepter until they retired.
Had it been soone else in Erald Sparrow's place, they would undoubtedly have felt extrely honored by now.
But Erald Sparrow's deanor could only be described as indifferent.
After all, this was not her first encounter with Golden Green Cat's Eye.
As a patrol envoy in na, Erald Sparrow's records were classified under the Investigative Bureau, and this Golden Green Cat's Eye naturally beca her nominal superior. Her purpose for seeking out Erald Sparrow this ti was unclear.
"It's been many years since we last t, Miss Cornflower, who now calls herself Erald Sparrow," said the other party.
The first sentence was laced with subtle teasing that contrasted with her formal tone, "When did we last see each other? Was it during His Majesty's grand celebration?"
Erald Sparrow's lips buzzed, and after a mont, she replied with a cold expression but impeccable courtesy, "As you said, it was nineteen years ago, Headmistress."
"Good, it seems my mory hasn't failed ."
Golden Green Cat's Eye nodded lightly, "According to your report, a few days ago a magical girl claiming to be Claw Mark appeared in Fangting City and was defeated by you. Now that you've received the magic mirror I sent soone to deliver, I assu the task of transferring the criminal has been completed?"
"It has been completed," replied Erald Sparrow in a reserved manner.
"Such high efficiency, as always, Miss Erald Sparrow."
Raising her tone slightly in satisfaction, the girl on the other side of the mirror lifted her eyelids a bit, "Then, please make sure there's no one around you unsuitable to overhear this conversation. What follows is our private discussion."
Upon hearing this, Erald Sparrow glanced at the door, only to see Hong Si standing there with a pleading look.
Ignoring the sowhat resentful gaze, she tilted her chin to signal Hong Si to leave and turned her attention back to the magic mirror in her hand, "I can confirm, please proceed."
"Alright then, let see, concerning the first matter of this conversation."
Pulling out a small notebook from beside her, Golden Green Cat's Eye opened it to the page she required, "The first matter is somber news regarding the last batch of magical girls from Fangting City, the children who joined the Investigative Bureau to investigate the cause of Sakura's death."
"Who?" The description jolted Erald Sparrow's heart.
Glancing at Erald Sparrow, Golden Green Cat's Eye lowered her gaze again to the notebook in her hand and said:
"Their codena was 'Tumi'. They joined the seaside city's investigation team and were caught in a bitter struggle against a high-ranking mber of Black Ash Dawn. They ultimately sacrificed themselves covering the rear."
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