Chapter 30 Graveyard of the Snow Kingdom
“Lonis, summon your weapon for me.”
“Huh?”
“Just summon it when I tell you to. So much talking, do you want to be trained?”
“Wuwu…”
……
Lonis chanted the incantation, and a giant red hammer materialized in Elusia’s hand.
The hammer, which looked like it weighed several hundred kilograms, felt as light as a bamboo strip in Elusia’s hand, lifting it with ease.
A shadow flew past, and Elusia’s form transformed back into that of a girl. She then tightly gripped the heavy hammer and smashed it forward.
Boom!
The door sealed by ice and snow melted away just like that.
The solid ice turned into a stream of water, flowing gurglingly on the ground… And Lonis was stunned by this sight.
“This is…”
“Hmph, now we can pry open any ice-sealed door in the entire Snow Kingdom with this hammer. So, Lonis, is there anywhere you want to go.”
“A place I want to go…”
“Whether it’s the mission hall or the royal palace lounge, anywhere is fine.”
“Wuwu…”
Hearing Elusia say this, Lonis was startled.
The mission hall was the place she frequented most when she was a hero in her previous life. It gathered many adventurers from all over the world, but most of them were of mediocre strength; only she could complete S-rank missions.
Therefore, every time she went to the mission hall, she would receive envious glances from other adventurers. The receptionists at the front desk would also often look at her with loving eyes.
The same was true for the royal palace lounge, because it had a huge floor-to-ceiling window, allowing one to admire the different vegetation in the royal garden throughout the seasons, so she really liked to rest there back then.
Both kings and nobles treated her with great respect. Some young ladies of noble birth would often send flirtatious glances her way, making her life extremely noble and comfortable.
Unlike now, when she was kept by Elusia as a slave maid, a pet doll, and a weapon rack!
(Huh… Wait, Elusia?)
……
Lonis remembered that she had gone to great lengths to meet that princess… Not only had she dressed handsomely, but she had also waited in the lounge for a whole day and night just to catch a glimpse of the princess’s face.
However, the princess seemed to be deliberately avoiding her and never appeared.
From that day on, she had made up her mind to save the world…
After all, what was there to be so arrogant about? It was just a princess! When I save the world and become the King’s chosen consort, you, this fellow, will become my wife!
Although this thought was a bit absurd, it also inspired her in her past pursuits.
And now…
If that princess was the Elusia of the past.
Then could it be said that she had, in a way, fulfilled her wish?
……
Lonis was startled, while Elusia frowned and snorted coldly:
“Hmph, since you are so indecisive, I will decide for you.”
“Huh?”
“Follow me, don’t dawdle.”
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Lonis never expected that Elusia would bring her to the very back of the royal palace.
That was the back mountain of the Snow Kingdom Castle. There was originally a platform located on the mountaintop, from which one could gaze at the vast Snow Kingdom.
But now, a neat row of gravestones stood there.
They were covered by snow, as if forgotten on this snowy mountain peak for a long time.
“This, this is…”
Lonis looked around in astonishment. From the inscriptions on the gravestones, she vaguely saw many familiar names.
For example, the receptionist of the Adventurer’s Guild, it was written that she died at the age of 23. Although she had no combat ability, she managed the guild’s affairs in an orderly manner, and in her 5 years of service, not a single mistake had ever occurred.
For example, an old general who left a deep impression on Lonis. He had defended the country for many years, yet lived in a very simple house. The kingdom’s rewards and surplus wealth were all distributed by him to the impoverished.
Of course, Lonis could also find names of bishops, noble young ladies, the King, and the Queen on the gravestones.
(This… what is going on?)
Lonis turned her head, only to see Elusia standing aside, her expression very calm.
This black-haired girl did not offer sacrifices, nor did she kneel to pay respects. She just stood quietly amidst it all, as if nothing around her concerned her.
Did it really not concern her?
No…
Lonis felt that although Elusia maintained her composure, her heart must have recalled many things.
Unlike Lonis, an outsider, Elusia had grown up in the royal palace since childhood, living under the gaze of these people.
So seeing that they had all died, she must have been deeply moved by the scene.
……
The silver-haired girl opened her mouth, wanting to say something… but Elusia spoke first:
“Lonis, I know you have questions.”
“Huh?”
“But knowledge does not come without a price. If you want to know about the past, you will have to pay something.”
“Pay some… thing?”
“Yes, this is the principle of ‘equivalent exchange’. Miracles do not happen for no reason…”
As she said this, Elusia raised an eyebrow, a sly smile appearing at the corner of her mouth: “And as my slave maid, what you can do is to be at my mercy. For every question you answer, you will be toyed with by me once.”
“What?!”
Lonis’s body trembled, and she pale-faced guarded her chest: “Toyed with, you mean…”
“Of course, as a maid, by me playing with your body? Of course, even if you don’t agree, you will still be toyed with by me, it’s just that in this case, you have to cooperate.”
“Elusia!”
Lonis blushed crimson. What was this? She was immersed in the sadness of reminiscing about her homeland, unable to forget it for a long time.
But now, Elusia’s words had made her emotions awkward… To actively cooperate with Elusia to be toyed with by her was too embarrassing.
No matter how excessive the things done to her, she could not resist. Even if she felt extremely ashamed and embarrassed, she could only thank Elusia for the “gift.”
But…
Lonis could not ignore the past. Not only did she want to know about Elusia, but she also missed her life as a hero.
Were those people truly living in this world?
Was everything she did as a hero meaningful and valuable?
What about the underground world?
Why did Elusia become her partner?
……
So, Lonis spoke:
“I understand. I don’t mind being bullied… But, Elusia, you can’t fool me. You must tell me the truth.”
“Hmph, since when did a maid get to set conditions for her master?”
“Huh?”
“However, since you’re an idiot, I won’t lie to you~~ Ask whatever you want.”
“Then…”
The silver-haired girl clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and asked, “Are the NPCs I encountered in the dream world real humans or virtual characters? And what is their relationship with the people lying in these gravestones now?”
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Lonis asked firmly.
