My Magical Girl System-Chapter 21: Special Reward

The TV screen flickered with the evening news, showing footage of the ruined perimeter around the gate. Bodies covered with sheets. Heroes limping into evacuation zones. The anchor’s voice was somber, professional, but carried an undercurrent of accusation.

"—and in the wake of yesterday’s catastrophic gate breach, Guild Vixion faces widespread condemnation. Sources confirm the gate was intentionally expanded as part of a recruitment initiative, a decision that led to the deaths of at least forty-seven heroes, with over two hundred wounded. Five S-rank and A-rank heroes involved in the operation are under investigation for negligence. Public outrage has reached a fever pitch, with protestors gathered outside Vixion headquarters demanding accountability. In a shocking development, Guild Vixion has announced its dissolution, effective immediately—"

Sarah clicked the remote. The screen went black.

"Serves them right," she muttered, arms crossed, jaw tight. "They got what they deserved."

Lisa sat curled on the sofa, knees pulled to her chest, her usual cheerfulness dimmed. She stared at the blank screen for a long moment before speaking. "Dissolving the guild entirely... that feels rushed. Like they’re just trying to escape responsibility."

Sarah snorted. "They couldn’t handle the responsibility anyway. All those heroes dead because some suits wanted to recruit faster." Her voice dripped with contempt. "Cowards. Every single one of them. They wanted instant results without doing the work."

Andrey sat in the armchair across from them, elbows on his knees, hands clasped. His expression was troubled. "They’re not the only ones at fault. Yes, they made the decision—but the heroes who agreed to participate, who went along with it... they carry responsibility too. Hope included."

Sarah shot him a sharp look. "Hope? She’s the reason we were there!"

"Exactly." Andrey’s voice was calm, but there was weight behind it. "She recommended us. She vouched for us. She believed in the plan enough to bring in D-ranks she barely knew." He paused. "I’m not saying she’s evil. But she trusted people who were running an unstable operation, and people died because of it. She has to live with that."

Lisa bit her lip. "That’s... that’s really harsh, Andrey."

"Is it?" He met her eyes. "If we had died in there, would you want someone to say ’well, they trusted the wrong people, but it’s not their fault’? Or would you want the truth—that everyone involved made choices that led to those deaths?"

Sarah uncrossed her arms slowly, her anger fading into something more complicated. "So you’re saying Hope deserves what’s coming to her too?"

Andrey shook his head. "I’m saying she’s not innocent. But I also feel sorry for her." He looked down at his hands. "She’s going to carry this guilt for the rest of her life. That’s punishment enough."

The room fell silent.

Lisa reached over and patted Sarah’s knee gently. "He’s not wrong, you know. It’s not as simple as ’bad guild did bad thing.’ A lot of people made bad choices."

Sarah slumped back against the couch, staring at the ceiling. "I know. I just... I want someone to be angry at. Someone to blame for all those people dying."

Andrey nodded slowly. "I understand. But the truth is, blame spreads wide. The guild. The heroes who agreed. The system that let it happen. Even us—we could have asked more questions, done more research."

Sarah turned her head to look at him. "You’re not seriously blaming us again."

"I’m not. I’m saying we learn from it." He met her gaze steadily. "We got lucky. We survived. Next time, we’re smarter."

Lisa managed a small smile. "That’s the Andrey we know."

Sarah sighed, some of the tension leaving her shoulders. "Fine. But if Hope shows up here looking for sympathy, I’m not giving her any."

The system chimed brightly in their heads, cutting through the heavy silence like an unwelcome alarm clock.

System: Teehee~ It’s already bonus time, everyone!! You guys didn’t forget about it, right~?

Sarah clicked her tongue, crossing her arms tighter. "Tch. I thought you’d forgotten."

System: Sarah, don’t be like that~ I’ve been very understanding, you know. That’s why I waited until you were all fit and recovered. It’s already been several days! Now it’s time—no more delays, or you’ll get a penalty~

Lisa shifted uncomfortably on the sofa, her cheeks already turning pink. "We’ve already done several transformations and used up all our mana... is the bonus this time going to be even heavier?"

System: Hehehe... spot on, Lisa-chan~ This time’s bonus is... blowjob! Both of you have to make Andrey release until the meter reaches 100% full! ❤️❤️

The room went dead silent.

Sarah’s face exploded into a deep crimson in seconds. She stared at the empty air, mouth opening and closing. "Hah?! What the hell is this?! Blowjob?! Are you seriously insane, you perverted system?!"

Lisa buried her face in both hands, voice muffled and trembling. "This... this is too much... we just survived hell, you know! And now... this?!"

System: Aww, don’t be shy~ This is a special reward after such a big trauma! Deeper bonding, affection skyrockets, and mana recovery speeds up too~ Plus, Andrey must be super exhausted today. You two are such a caring team~ ❤️

Andrey, who had been sitting motionless, finally reacted. He pinched the bridge of his nose, glasses slipping slightly as his voice came out strained and flat. "System. This... is completely unreasonable. We just lost so many people. This is not the time."

System: Exactly because of that! Trauma healing works best through physical intimacy and shared vulnerability, Host~ The contract is clear: the heavier the battle, the heavier the reward. If you refuse, penalty: mana lock for 48 hours + affection drop -50. Want to test it?

Sarah shot to her feet, pointing angrily at nothing. "You’re threatening us now?!"

Lisa gently tugged Sarah’s sleeve. "Sarah... calm down first. If we refuse, we can’t use our skills tomorrow. And tomorrow... there might be another gate."

Sarah froze, the fight draining from her body. She dropped back onto the couch, hugging herself. "...damn it."

Andrey exhaled slowly, removing his glasses and rubbing his eyes. "Fine. If this is the only way to stay strong tomorrow... we’ll do it."

Lisa looked between them, face burning but nodding slowly. "I... I agree."

Sarah stared at the floor for a long moment. Then she let out a shaky, half-sobbing laugh. "We’re really crazy, huh..."

System: Yay! Let’s go~ Barrier activating in 3... 2... 1...

Pink light shimmered around the living room, sealing them in with the familiar heart patterns. The couch suddenly felt much smaller.

Sarah glanced at Andrey, then at Lisa, then back at Andrey. Her voice was quiet, almost vulnerable.

"...are you sure you want this right now? You’re still injured."

Andrey met her eyes, his usual composure cracked just enough to show the exhaustion underneath. "I’m sure if this is what we need to stay together and strong. I trust both of you."

Lisa reached out, taking one of his hands. Sarah took the other.

The barrier hummed softly.

Sarah swallowed hard. "Alright... let’s just get this over with."

Lisa nodded, voice barely a whisper. "Yeah."

Andrey closed his eyes for a second, then opened them again—resigned, but not unwilling.

The three of them moved closer on the couch, awkwardness slowly giving way to the strange, fragile trust they’d built through blood, mana, and near-death.

System: Meter starting at 0%~ Have fun, team~ ❤️