Transform into a magical girl after getting off work-Chapter 571 - 132 Searching

Night had deepened, and most of the residential areas along the way were already darkened. While public lighting was sufficiently bright, a certain indescribable loneliness lingered in the air. Emerald Sparrow scanned left and right, ensuring she took in all the buildings along the roadside. Yet, she couldn't find a suitable location for the time being.

As she had previously anticipated, most ordinary shops by the roadside had already closed for the night. The ones still open were either highly specialized magic tools shops or bars and nightclubs, none of which suited her exact needs. Moreover, it seemed the people of Luennolay didn't have much of a late-night dining habit, as most small restaurants she saw along the way were also closed.

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It seemed she'd have to set her sights on finding a lodging.

Adjusting her thought process, Emerald Sparrow gradually clarified her target and continued driving in search. Unfortunately, although she later found several moderately designed inns that didn't bear too striking a resemblance to the architectural style of the Kingdom, most of them were fully booked.

——"Sorry, young lady, it's the Queen's Year, after all, and today's exam site was nearby,"

The receptionist at one inn apologized while explaining the reason for the full occupancy: "Especially here in the eastern districts, which are closer to the test sites. At this hour, it's tough to find vacant rooms. Perhaps heading toward the western districts might yield better results."

As the receptionist had spoken clearly with no issue in demeanor, Emerald Sparrow could only thank them and leave. However, heading to the western districts was already out of the question—time was running critically short.

As she passed more neighborhoods, realizing how little time was left, her anxiety grew considerably. At the twenty-five-minute mark from her departure from Lin Xiaolu's location, the mounting pressure gave rise to numerous risky ideas. She even contemplated breaking into a closed store.

Yet such thoughts lasted only fleetingly before being dismissed. Not only would it be illegal, but even if she broke in, it would merely be a pitch-dark shop. And if she turned on the lights, what if some passerby assumed it was open and decided to enter?

At the thirty-minute mark following her departure, Emerald Sparrow felt her phone vibrate in her pocket.

Heavily weighed down, she retrieved the device, anticipating a miracle—perhaps a call from the Abnormal Strategy Bureau's subordinates, or government officials, or even a spam phone call. However, the caller's ID shattered all her hopes:

[Lulu].

It had come.

Emerging from the moment unsure whether to feel relief or sorrow, Emerald Sparrow stepped hard on the brake and sighed deeply.

At this moment, she happened to be parked in front of a bar with a relatively classic design, having previously considered retreating to perhaps choose a serious-looking venue due to her dwindling time. Now, with Lin Xiaolu's call arriving, this place had inevitably become her final choice.

Emerald Sparrow didn't immediately answer the phone. First, she parked by the roadside, took advantage of the night, and found a nearby alley without surveillance cameras. In the darkness, she lightly activated the Heart Flower to relinquish her transformation.

As Lin Yun's body entered the Magic Kingdom, an overwhelming discomfort nearly reduced him to vomiting—given the differences between the Material Realm and the Kingdom, their fundamental laws were outright dissimilar. For an ordinary person directly entering the Kingdom from the Material Realm, mild symptoms like nausea and dizziness would already be fortunate enough compared to more severe outcomes like vascular rupture.

Thankfully, Lin Yun hadn't entered blindly. Earlier, he had traversed the Boundary Bridge using Emerald Sparrow's form and adapted to this world over two days. Although this was his first time moving in his true body, the side effects were not overly severe.

This was why magical girls needed to transform before crossing the Boundary Gate and why ordinary people required extended adjustments at entry stations: magical girls' bodies were inherently more adaptable to transitioning between realms, while ordinary people, even with the assistance of the Boundary Bridge, struggled significantly.

In fact, the Kingdom's three reserve members had already attempted to untransform on their first night here, enduring considerable periods of adaptation.

But now, Lin Yun had no luxury of time for adjustment.

Leaning against the wall, he stumbled a couple of steps out of the dark alley, suppressing his nausea while clutching his phone tightly. He strode toward the bar's entrance nearby.

Entering the bar, Lin Yun found its decor strikingly traditional and elegant. Dull gold wall sconces cast rippling light onto the oak-paneled walls, while copper lamp fixtures suspended grapevine-patterned glass shades. The warm yellow lighting imparted a relatively cozy atmosphere to the establishment.

A middle-aged woman stood behind the bar, polishing glasses. She was likely the bartender here. The wall behind her was covered entirely with a walnut wood wine rack, divided into multiple diamond-shaped compartments, each holding bottles of unfamiliar brands unknown to Lin Yun.

"Welcome,"

Noticing Lin Yun's arrival, the bartender placed the cleaned glass aside and looked at him. "What can I get you?"

"First time here. Do you have any recommended drinks?"

Gripping the phone, which had already gone silent, Lin Yun knew he had deliberately missed his daughter's call. Yet undoubtedly, another call would come soon. Thus, he kept his words brief: "Preferably something with low alcohol content—I just want to try something fresh. Don't plan to get drunk."

"First time here, not looking to get drunk? I see. You should try Silver Moon Spring Butterfly,"

The bartender raised an eyebrow. "It's one of our specialties."

"One glass, please,"

Lin Yun nodded lightly. "And find me a private booth—I prefer quiet."