My Best Bro Got Bullied by Another Bad Woman Again - Chapter 3

The virtual framework wrapped around Liu Nuanyu’s arm was nearly invisible, emitting only a faint blue glow. Compared to ordinary transparent structures of the same color, it was almost impossible to notice. One of the frame’s features allowed its transparency to be adjusted, making it the perfect tool for cheating.

At the same time, she was gambling.

She was betting that Sun Du had never seen one before.

Sun Du indeed had no idea what it was, but the suspicious look in Liu Nuanyu’s eyes was enough for him to guess she had done something underhanded. He chose not to expose her.

Perfect.

This was a good opportunity to test the limits of modern technology.

“Go ahead, Xiao-mei.”

By now, Lu Xiaoxiao had gone completely numb.

Wasn’t this supposed to be nothing more than a friendly contest?

How had it escalated into this?

Well…

Hopefully Sister Liu would finally give up.

Wait.

Why had the thing she worried about changed entirely?

“Three…”

“Two…”

“One…”

“Go!”

The instant Lu Xiaoxiao finished counting down, Liu Nuanyu heard a sharp crack.

Her first reaction was delight.

The virtual frame was still attached to her forearm.

She had guessed correctly!

But…

Why was everything spinning?

The ceiling.

The walls.

The scenery around her.

No.

It wasn’t the room.

She herself was spinning.

From Lu Xiaoxiao’s perspective, the truth was obvious.

The moment the match began, Sun Du twisted his arm with incredible force.

The supposedly indestructible virtual structure shattered like fragile glass.

Because Liu Nuanyu’s elbow was still locked inside the remaining support frame, she was sent spinning through the air like a giant wheel.

Round and round she went.

Only after crashing to the floor with a dull thud did the rotation finally stop.

She lay there blankly, staring into space.

She understood exactly what had happened.

She simply refused to accept it.

“Sister Liu? Are you okay?”

Lu Xiaoxiao hurried over anxiously.

Receiving no response, she turned toward Sun Du.

“Didn’t you use a little too much strength?”

“Probably not.”

Sun Du scratched his head helplessly.

“She’s just been mentally traumatized.”

He wasn’t sure whether someone as proud as Liu Nuanyu could handle repeated setbacks, but he didn’t regret anything.

After all, she had challenged him over and over while showing little regard for fairness or courtesy.

“Hm… I see.”

After a brief pause, Lu Xiaoxiao looked at him curiously.

“But, Commander Sun… do you even realize how strong you are?”

“I do.”

He nodded calmly.

“But there’s always someone stronger out there. It’s better to stay humble.”

“That’s why I always say I only know a little martial arts.”

“Hehe…”

Lu Xiaoxiao smiled.

“So… did you know Sister Liu before today?”

“No.”

“I didn’t even know her name.”

“Really? She doesn’t seem to like you very much.”

“Oh, right.”

“Her name is Liu Nuanyu.”

“She once told me she received a spiritual artifact that resonated with her shortly after birth—a piece of warm jade. It later became that brooch she wears.”

“Although she officially awakened as a magical girl when she turned eighteen.”

“That’s a beautiful name.”

Listening quietly, Sun Du quickly pieced everything together.

Liu Nuanyu’s hostility toward him wasn’t because of personal hatred.

She simply wanted Lu Xiaoxiao all to herself.

Well…

Who wouldn’t adore such a cute little girl?

But admiration didn’t mean ownership.

Lu Xiaoxiao belonged to no one.

She was free to make her own choices.

“By the way, Xiaoxiao.”

“How strong are you now?”

“My instructor says I’m almost at the middle stage of first rank.”

“That’s impressive progress.”

Magical girls and evil creatures were measured using roughly equivalent ranking systems.

First-tier monsters varied greatly in power but generally required at least three armed soldiers to eliminate.

Second-tier creatures were much tougher, with ordinary bullets proving mostly ineffective and heavy weaponry becoming necessary.

Third-tier enemies…

Those were the strongest beings Sun Du knew of.

Without tanks, artillery, or aircraft support, defeating one was almost impossible.

The more powerful among them could dismantle armored vehicles with ease.

Still…

Now that portals to another world had opened, humanity’s technology was advancing rapidly.

People would protect their homeland no matter what.

“Miss Liu.”

“Your teacher has arrived and would like to see you immediately.”

A deep voice interrupted their conversation.

Walking through the doorway was a towering soldier with an enormous gray-black Gatling gun strapped across his back, nearly half his own height.

“Teacher?”

A spark finally returned to Liu Nuanyu’s lifeless eyes.

“Captain Wang, where is she?”

“I’ll take you there.”

He paused before asking carefully,

“Are… you alright?”

The moment Captain Wang entered, he had nearly panicked.

The scorched ground.

The massive crater.

The destroyed surroundings.

And above all…

Why did this gifted magical girl look so utterly defeated?

Her expression resembled that of a student who had counted the days until summer vacation, only to discover they’d be attending even harsher tutoring classes instead.

“I…”

“I’m fine.”

She rose unsteadily.

The sight made it difficult for anyone to believe those words.

“Who did this to you?”

“N-No one…”

“Just let me rest for a while…”

Although she denied it, Captain Wang was experienced enough to read people.

After glancing at both magical girls, his attention settled on the unfamiliar man nearby.

Could this be the reckless civilian his subordinates had reported entering the danger zone earlier?

“Sir.”

“May I ask who you are?”

Ignoring the questioning tone, Sun Du stepped closer instead.

His eyes gleamed—not with hostility, but with excitement.

“Brother…”

“That Gatling gun looks incredible!”

Captain Wang’s irritation instantly transformed into pride.

“Of course it does.”

“I spent a fortune acquiring it.”

“It’s forged from titanium-tungsten alloy steel.”

“The ammunition can pierce the armor of third-tier evil creatures, and the weapon itself can survive a direct attack from a fourth-tier monster.”

“That impressive?”

Sun Du’s eyes widened.

Although he had no concrete idea how powerful fourth-tier creatures were, he imagined they were practically walking natural disasters.

“I wonder…”

“How much effort it would take me to destroy something like that.”

He muttered the words absentmindedly.

Captain Wang happened to hear them.

Then burst into laughter.

“Hahaha!”

“You?”

“Destroy this?”

“Hahahaha!”

Sun Du frowned.

“What’s so funny?”

“You don’t think I can do it?”

“That’s right.”

Captain Wang grinned confidently.

“If you can actually prove it, I’ll give you another Gatling gun exactly like this one.”

“Deal.”

“I hope you’ll keep your promise.”

“Absolutely.”

“I always keep my word.”

“Good.”

“Then lower the barrel a little.”

“Yes… that’s enough.”

Sun Du spread the fingers of his right hand and inserted them directly into the muzzle.

Then he casually twisted his wrist.

One hundred and eighty degrees.

The barrel—crafted from titanium-tungsten alloy steel—folded into a grotesque spiral as if it were made of soft clay.

Liu Nuanyu: “(O_O)!”

Lu Xiaoxiao: “(O△O)!”

Captain Wang: “(O皿O)!!!”

“There.”

Sun Du dusted off his hands with satisfaction.

“All done.”

“Brother, time to honor your promise.”

Captain Wang: “(O皿O)…”

“Brother?”

“Can you hear me?”

Captain Wang: “(O皿O)…”

“Hey?”

“Brother?”

Captain Wang: “(O皿O)…”

“Brother?”

Captain Wang: “(O皿O)…”

Sun Du sighed.

“So you’re trying to back out after all.”

“I should’ve known you were only joking.”

Captain Wang: “(O皿O)…”