Chapter 36: Ancient Relics
And so, Lonis spent her first day as a student at the Ancient Academy.
Although there weren’t many people in the Ancient Academy, it was filled with unknown relics everywhere. Dean Emerald Glaze’s teachings were also very clear, allowing Lonis to learn quite a few things.
For example, all relics originating from ancient times were divided into grades. Grade S relics were stored on Ruin Island, with specialized personnel responsible for guarding them. Grade C-E relics, due to their less significant effects and basic lack of destructive power, could be seen in the academy’s exhibition hall.
Of course, how to appraise the efficacy of relics, investigate their history, and assign them grades were the things Lonis would be learning.
The Dean said a lot, but Lonis didn’t quite understand it all… She only knew that judging by estimation, the Crimson Lotus Hammer in her hand should belong to a Grade S relic.
This was because Grade S relics had three major characteristics: they could transform, had powerful effects, and were historically revered.
Therefore, although the love letter fountain pen had strange effects, it had no destructive power and could only be considered a Grade C relic.
The Vile Device that Lonis had used before also turned out to be a controlled Grade B relic.
“Alright, today’s lesson ends here. I hope both students will review well. Tomorrow morning at 10 AM, I will be here to continue leading you in the relic lesson.”
“Thank you, teacher!”
“Thank you, teacher…”
Compared to Lonis’s sincere gratitude, Elus seemed a little listless—it was evident that this black-haired girl was already exceptionally knowledgeable about relics, and was only accompanying Lonis without interrupting the teacher’s narration.
“You’re welcome. Then, I shall take my leave.”
Emerald Glaze nodded slightly, and her figure slowly floated towards the atrium.
It was a familiar location, and a familiar posture. However, this time, it wasn’t bright sunlight pouring from the skylight, but the serene starlight.
The colors faded, and the golden-haired Miss Emerald Glaze turned back into a stone statue.
The only difference was that a slight smile graced her lips, as if bidding farewell to the two new students.
…
“Um, uh… Yan, senpai, may I ask you a question?”
“Mm, please do.”
“Dean Emerald Glaze, is her true form a stone statue?”
“Eh?”
“Ah, I don’t mean to be disrespectful to the Dean! I’m just very curious… Does she live in the atrium every day?”
Lonis thought her question was something any normal person would be curious about.
However, Elus patted her head and said fiercely:
“Idiot maid, don’t you even know about petrification magic?”
“Eh?”
“Dean Emerald Glaze casts a very advanced petrification magic on herself. When she turns into a stone statue, it’s equivalent to her entering a state of slumber… Oh dear, Yan, senpai, please don’t mind. Lonis is an idiot, her fundamental magic theory is almost failing.”
“Ah, haha…”
Yan senpai chuckled wryly and explained to Lonis, “Actually, Dean Emerald Glaze is very old. So, to prevent herself from aging further, when she has nothing to do, she turns into a statue to slow down aging.”
“Can such a thing be done?!”
“Mm, and although the school prepared a luxurious bedroom for the Dean, she can also turn into a statue when lying at home. But the Dean always says that the Ancient Academy is dilapidated now and needs some decoration?”
“Eh?”
“But we can’t afford sculptures, so Dean Emerald Glaze came to the atrium herself to rest! Every night, the academy becomes even more eerie, but thinking that the Dean is resting in the atrium, none of us are particularly afraid. When working on projects at night, everyone also becomes exceptionally motivated.”
“I see…”
Hearing Yan senpai say this, Lonis was filled with admiration for the Dean.
It seemed that although the Ancient Academy had few people, everyone was very united, and the Dean was a very approachable person!
With this realization, Lonis believed that as long as she studied diligently, she should be able to pass smoothly!
And so, after bidding farewell to Yan senpai, Lonis and Elus left the academy.
It was already past 6 PM. The sun had sunk below the western horizon, and the vast Milky Way was gradually revealing its magnificent skirt to the living.
Only the last trace of burning clouds stubbornly blazed, casting long shadows for the two.
There were no streetlights, but walking on the academy streets, Lonis felt a very unreal sensation. It wasn’t just because she was a girl now, but because she was walking alongside Elus as a “classmate.”
No collar, no whip, no remote control, no switch.
If a stranger saw them, they would surely think these two girls had a good relationship; even if not lovers, then close friends.
And at this moment, Lonis remembered the letter she had written this afternoon.
Although it was very embarrassing, Lonis also realized… that this letter was written to Elus.
She was definitely thanking Elus for her help, because it was thanks to her that she had the opportunity to return to this world.
As for whether this feeling was love…
If it were her past self, Lonis would definitely have rushed in without regard, calling any cute girl her wife… wanting to hold Elus in her arms and take her home as part of her harem.
And now, how did Elus view her?
Even if she didn’t see her as a husband, at least she wouldn’t dislike her, right?
…
“El, Elus…”
“What is it?”
The black-haired girl yawned, appearing somewhat bored.
“Um, uh… Master Elus, what does Master want to eat tonight? I’ll prepare it…”
Lonis originally wanted to ask Elus about her past, but what came out of her mouth turned into this.
“Eat what… hmm, how about Braised Lonis?”
“Eh?!”
“Your magic seems quite abundant. If I could bite off a piece of flesh, I’m sure it would satisfy my hunger.”
In an instant, Elus’s gaze turned predatory as she looked at Lonis’s chest. That gaze was like a big bad wolf targeting a lamb.
However, Lonis soon knew that Elus was teasing her again—and it seemed Elus was in a very good mood.
“Wuwu… Miss Elus, please don’t make jokes like that.”
“Oh? But didn’t Lonis set herself up to regenerate infinitely, just so people could try her?”
“That’s not it at all!”
“Sigh, then forget it. Seeing as you studied so hard today, I’ll take you somewhere to relax.”
“Eh, relax…?”
“Mm, you’ll find out soon enough.”
