Upon hearing the unfamiliar term and sensing for a moment to confirm there was no danger, the magical mirror transformed into a handheld makeup mirror. The surface of the mirror began to ripple, with waves cascading like a flowing river and also resembling rising fog.
In response to Jennifer's question, the magic mirror began another peering into 'destiny'.
This wasn't difficult for it.
In fact, it was well-practiced.
Quickly, its gaze penetrated the annoying 'fog' that hovered over the River of Fate, blocking the majority of those who overestimated their ability to spy.
The sound of flowing water emerged.
It saw the ceaseless River of Fate once again.
It couldn't find the 'massive city' within the River of Fate!
The magic mirror paused, then stubbornly checked again.
No destiny related to a 'massive city'.
There were plenty of giant cities, though.
But the magic mirror was certain that wasn't what it sought.
Moreover, the mirror knew Jennifer wouldn't aimlessly make conjectures.
With that thought, the magic mirror began to utilize its power again.
Its 'gaze' became tangible.
It peered deeper into the 'River of Fate'.
The ever-rushing River of Fate flowed even more swiftly.
The forceful water tried to erode the mirror's 'gaze', even generating a tremendous suction trying to pull the mirror into the waters.
The magic mirror quickly ceased such spying; it was after all a handsome and dashing mirror meant to reflect the world's beautiful things, not to be submerged in an unknown riverbed, buried by silt and sand.
It definitely wasn't because it lacked the ability.
Mirrors never admit inability.
Magic Mirror: "It lies deep within the mist, a place I have yet to reach."
Jennifer looked at the text on the mirror's surface, her expression tinged with some disappointment.
This was a new term that had appeared in her mind right after she had fulfilled her promise to Jason and came back to life.
She instinctively felt that this term was of great significance.
Therefore, she had summoned the magic mirror.
Of course, with a lesson learned from before, Jennifer was prepared mentally; after all, 'nouns' that surfaced in her memory seemed to always be hiding some enormous secret.
And the 'massive city' was naturally no exception.
Thus, her preparation spared her from deep disappointment at this moment.
Next, Jennifer recomposed herself and continued to ask.
The name 'Rachel' silently vanished.
Yet, the magic mirror could 'sense' it.
Because it could sense it, its entire being began to tremble.
Here we go again! This dreadful presence!
The moment it 'sensed' the name, it faintly perceived a terrible gaze penetrating the ceaseless River of Fate, looking straight at it.
The magic mirror shrank back.
Then, the front of the mirror became just like any ordinary mirror.
It was as if the text that had just appeared on its surface was an illusion.
Knowing the mirror all too well, Jennifer flicked the surface with her finger as if popping a brain bubble.
Three consecutive times.
By the fourth flick, the magic mirror finally responded.
Magic Mirror: ||Φ|(TДT)|Φ||(This expression is exactly how I look right now, too scary!)
Jennifer looked at the magic mirror surprisingly, her eyes filled with excitement.
Magic Mirror: I don't know, but I can feel that He is a rather ill-tempered being. If possible, I'd really rather not hear this name a second time.
(Here, I pause to signify my solemnity.)
Magic Mirror: If you continue to ask such dangerous questions, Jennifer, I will break the ritual and dissolve the contract between us.
Seeing such a response, Jennifer flicked the mirror surface twice more.
As if unsatisfied, she thought for a moment and then flicked it once again.
"Useless, what even is your purpose?" Jennifer said.
Magic Mirror: ...(That's not what you said in the beginning.)
"The me from back then was naive and ignorant, that's why I was deceived by you." Jennifer stated, her youthful appearance lending credibility to her words, leaving the magic mirror with no grounds to argue.
Because it could see itself being thrown onto the ground if it dared to argue using Jennifer's 'actual age'.
It wouldn't break, but it would hurt.
No, I need to change my circumstances!
With that thought, the magic mirror slowly wrote on its surface—
I'm sorry, I was wrong!
"To know your mistake is good." Jennifer took a glance and gave a slight snort.
Magic Mirror: To make up for my mistake, I think I should tell you something. It's about Jason...
Before the mirror could finish writing, it was flicked again.
The tremendous jolt made its mind buzz.
It looked at Jennifer, puzzled.
"I don't need you to tell me!"
"I want to understand him myself!"
"Though Jason isn't the man I've been waiting for, he is special. He not only can survive there but also is focused, handsome, dashing, full of male vigor, and what's more, he snubs me—you know, I have never met a man who could snub me."
"This feeling is so unfamiliar, yet so exhilarating," Jennifer said, holding the magic mirror in her hands.
The magic mirror remained silent.
It had just wanted to say, Jason is the man you've been waiting for!
You were just too anxious before and misunderstood because you didn't listen to the entire explanation!