"I... got buffed?"
Although she was somewhat mentally prepared, March 7th was still a little surprised when she really heard Bai Ming say it.
However, her first reaction was still so adorable.
"I got buffed with what?!"
Looking at her hands and her bow, March 7th had a happy expression on her face.
"Eh, logically speaking, shouldn't you be worried about potential side effects or something?" Bai Ming couldn't help but say.
"Ah, forget it!" March 7th said, waving her hand. "Even if I worry about side effects,there's no way to solve it! Might as well just find out what the effects are!"
"Wait... you didn't really give me something with side effects, did you?!" March started to ask with some worry as what Bai Ming said slowly starts the process in her mind
"Of course not!" Bai Ming quickly replied.
"If I were really going to use something like that, I wouldn't have told you about it, right?"
"True~" March 7th laughed cheerfully.
"That's why I wasn't worried at all!"
"But what exactly was the buff?"
"Hmm..."
Bai Ming thought for a moment.
To be honest, she wasn't entirely sure what kind of effect [Lucia (Top) ☆☆☆] would actually provide.
After all, if she normally actually pulled this item, she probably wouldn't equip it on her beloved Valkyries.
Wouldn't that just purely lower their combat strength?
So, facing March 7th's question, Bai Ming couldn't really give a precise answer.
"It probably increases the power of the arrows you shoot!"
"Oh—! I see!"
March 7th's eyes lit up.
Just then, the enemies fully recovered and began charging towards the two of them.
There was no time for further thought.
After exchanging a glance and a nod, Bai Ming and March 7th returned to their initial combat stances.
The previously worthless stigmata, [Lucia (Top) ☆☆☆], now began to show its effect.
The destructive power of the arrows shot by March 7th was noticeably increased.
the enemies that originally required three or four arrows to eliminate could now be dealt with in just two!
March 7th's firepower output suddenly increased significantly!
This also provided Bai Ming, who originally needed to focus on defense, with an opportunity to turn the tables.
"March, I'm going in!"
"Okay~"
In an instant, switching the configuration of [Battlesuit: White Comet] back to its initial offensive orientation, Bai Ming spun her baseball bat and stepped forward with an angry expression.
"Seriously! I got rejected today! Just go die already!"
Under the enhancement of the Stigmata, March 7th's arrows continuously flew out from the rear and landed.
Bai Ming also skillfully utilized Gun Kata, weaving through the numerous void Rangers.
These monsters were no match for Bai Ming to begin with; she had only been forced to hold back earlier because she needed to protect March 7th.
Now, not only did March 7th not need protection, but she could also provide suppressive fire from the rear.
So then it was time to give these things a little taste of baseball bat shock and awe!
One!
Two!
Three!
The situation gradually reversed, beginning to tilt in favor of the two seemingly delicate girls.
As Bai Ming swung her baseball bat, sending the last enemy her way flying, it then dissolved into particles and slowly dissipated.
The corridor instantly returned to its former quiet.
"Is that all already?!"
Bai Ming struck a pose suggesting she hadn't finished venting, banging her baseball bat against the corridor wall with loud clangs.
"Damn it, bring on more!"
"The anger from being rejected isn't so easy to smooth over, you know!"
"Whew—"
March 7th wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.
"Finally dealt with them. There were really a lot of enemies this time."
"Good thing you were here, Bai Ming. If it weren't for... you... Wh-what's with that look?"
She saw Bai Ming staring intently at March 7th, stepping closer step by step.
This made the latter quickly cover her chest and retreat as well.
March 7th hadn't forgotten that she had just rejected Bai Ming's confession!
(Though she wasn't sure that could even be called a confession in the first place!)
"Bai Ming, what are you doing!"
March 7th looked at Bai Ming, who was now right in front of her.
she said nervously.
"Nothing," Bai Ming replied. "I want to look at your back."
"Eh? Look at my back?" March 7th clearly didn't expect Bai Ming to ask that.
"Why?"
"Just let me see first." Bai Ming looked directly at March 7th, her tone completely devoid of its previous teasing aura.
Sensing this seriousness, March 7th wavered.
"Well then..."
"Okay then! Don't mind if I do!"
Very smoothly, she pinned March 7th against the wall in a 'kabe-don'.
Bai Ming pulled up the clothes on her back, and then gasped slightly.
Because aside from the black underwear and silver clasp bra, there was also a very distinct mark.
Obviously, that was the mark left after the Stigmata took effect on March 7th.
However this back really does seem quite suitable for engraving Stigmata...
"A-Are you done yet?"
Having her clothes pulled up like this clearly made March 7th quite shy.
"Oh, oh, sorry!"
As she said this, Bai Ming quickly released March 7th's clothes and then carefully straightened them for her.
"What were you looking at..."
March 7th turned her head, asking with a bashful expression.
Even though the other person was also a girl, being looked at like this made her feel somewhat strange nonetheless.
Especially since she had confessed to her!
Even if it seemed like a joke!
After thinking for a moment, Bai Ming asked: "March, are you really feeling okay? Don't push yourself if you feel unwell, you need to say so quickly."
"But I don't feel unwell." March 7th frowned slightly. "I feel much better than before, actually."
"Really?"
"Why would I lie to you?"
"Then let me tell you, there's something extra on your back..."
"Eh—?!" March 7th immediately reached back, trying to feel her back, but couldn't reach it no matter how she tried.
"What did you do?!"
"D-Don't panic!"
Bai Ming quickly explained.
"I already tested it on myself first, and it was fine, then I gave it to you! And you look like you're not having any problems either!"
"So what is it exactly?!" March 7th pressed.
"It's a 'Stigmata'! I added a 'Stigmata'!"
"This…"
March 7th took a few disbelieving steps backward and then stepped on something.
She instinctively looked down and then exclaimed happily.
"Ah! I found the key!"
"Uh…" Bai Ming scratched her cheek. "So that's the key?"
"Bai Ming, with that tone of yours... you didn't hide it and then trick me into finding it, did you?" March 7th pouted. "If that's the case, I'll be very angry."
"Ah, no, I saw it fall out from inside your clothes..."
"..."
"..."
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
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