Magic Academy Bans Harem

Chapter 300 Elson Flow
Fourth time.

Under Millie's unwavering insistence, the two, having taken the golden apple, headed towards the town of Prista.

"I'm sorry, Millie, I lost my composure earlier. You know, back at the academy, no matter what happened, the casualties were usually minimal. There was never any bloodshed or anything terrible, right? So it's been a little hard to get used to."

On the way, the goddess of bathing rubbed her fingers and said somewhat embarrassedly.

In fact, the goddess of bathing also knew that in the present moment when everything was shrouded in mist, running away out of fear would not solve anything.

But understanding something in your heart is one thing, doing it in practice is quite another.

"No, no, there's no need to apologize, Yu-jie. It's normal not to be used to things like that."

Rather, looking at the whole world, is there anyone who can get used to this kind of thing?
"I should say, you can be like this now, uh..."

Can he still breathe? Can he still walk?
"That's already quite remarkable."

Millie mumbled a few words that she herself didn't understand, and forced a compliment.

"Mmmmmm."

Even the goddess of bathing could tell there was a problem.

Moreover, Millie's expressionless and emotionless praise reminded the Bath Goddess of someone.
"Oh, right, Millie. Speaking of Priesta, I finally remember why the name sounds familiar. Little Ri mentioned before that he lived in Priesta for a period of time when he was a child."

"what?"

Upon hearing the words of the goddess of bathing, Millie couldn't help but show an expression of disbelief.

Why wasn't this important information mentioned sooner!
Looking at Millie's expression, the Bath Goddess thought, "Hmm, she looks even more like her."

Having been there before, Millie and the Bathing Goddess arrived in Prista Town much more smoothly this time.

They were stopped by the town's guards once again, had a similar conversation to the last one, and were told to be careful, as the town had not been very peaceful lately.

"Sure enough, we weren't just reborn near the Golden Apple Tree. Time itself has turned back!"

After separating from the guards, the goddess of the bath summarized the information.

"Although I've seen this kind of time travel mechanism in various works before, upon closer examination, what exactly is the principle behind it? Does this mechanism only work if we are at the center and the entire world revolves around us? Otherwise, if we travel back in time and the world continues to function normally, doesn't that seem a bit strange?"

"yes."

Millie, focused solely on finding the path to the training camp selection area, responded absentmindedly.

"Hmm, Millie's so cold, she's still angry, isn't she? But it's really not my fault! I didn't forget before, it's just that the memory only unlocked after I died several times—"

The goddess of the bath, who had already realized that she was being rejected by the speed of light, couldn't help but wail.

"It's not that I'm angry, it's just that last time, Yu-jie was also thinking about things like 'something's wrong with this world' and 'this world is strange.' Even if Yu-jie has figured everything out and even understands how this world works, just thinking about it won't help us with our actions or help us get out of our current situation, will it?"

"Well!"

The goddess of bathing seemed to be stung by the sharp words.

Although Millie phrased it rather tactfully, the Goddess of Bath could still tell that Millie was accusing her of being more of an escapist or all talk and no action than an attempt to solve the problem.

"However, I suppose Yu-jie isn't good at anything else, cough, she's better at things related to the big picture. So, I'll take care of things like local issues and where to go. Yu-jie can focus on uncovering the truth of this world and exploring its rules, and other grand things."

With a sigh, Millie spoke to the Goddess of Bath with a slightly helpless expression.

As an undisputed genius, Ritas once said the following when teaching Millie.

Geniuses must understand ordinary people, and only ordinary people can tolerate the existence of geniuses.

Therefore, instead of forcing others to do things they cannot do, it's better to guide them into a suitable position.

"Millie—"

Hearing Millie's words, the Bath Goddess was quite moved and wanted to hug her, but Millie stopped her from getting closer by pressing her forehead with one hand.

Having failed to get close to the goddess, the bathing goddess rubbed her forehead and continued their previous conversation.

"However, it's true that after dying several times, you remember more things. So, Millie, you might as well think back carefully and see if you have any extra memories or anything like that."

Listening to the goddess of bathing's earnest advice, Millie thought it over carefully.

She didn't have any extra memories, but Millie remembered something that bothered her.

She lowered her head, looked at her right hand, and gently clenched it a few times.

This is the hand that grew the "mushroom" before.

When Millie thought of the mysterious teacher Seren, she immediately thought of "soul magic."

According to Serian's rudimentary explanation, soul magic is a type of magic that can only be mastered by someone who has actually "died" once.

Because it is only in the near-death experience, when one is almost indistinguishable from death, that one can first become aware of and observe the existence of the "soul".

The reason I thought of this was because I had died three times.
Millie has touched upon the realm of soul magic.

Around afternoon, the Bath Goddess and Millie arrived at the training grounds of Prista Town.

Since the entire Western Region is not far from the Dark Forest, almost every town in the Western Region has a training ground facility.

On ordinary days, when there are no special events, the town's guards will conduct training at the exercise field.

On this day, the training grounds in Prista Town were requisitioned by the Elson family.

The Elson family's long-standing training camp, commonly known as the Elson Training Camp, is essentially equivalent to a military academy in the Western Frontier. Anyone who completes their training at the camp is guaranteed at least a place in the Western Frontier Army.

Since the selection process at the training camp is held every year, it has long become a routine event in the Westerlands. The selection period isn't as heated as a celebration. However, for many Westerlands residents, joining the Westerlands Army is a very attractive prospect. Therefore, there are quite a few applicants each year.

Looking from afar at the yellow sand field bordering the mountains and forests, watching the selection process in full swing, both the Bathing Goddess and Millie had somewhat subtle expressions.

"I didn't expect to get close here so easily. So, what did our two previous deaths even mean?"

"I'm sorry, Millie. You're probably tired of hearing this, but I'm really sorry."

Because the goddess of bathing apologized far too many times.

Whether she was apologizing or Millie was listening, both had a numb expression on their faces.

"But what do we do next? This place seems quite organized, but we're just like kids visiting someone's house, asking if Xiaoli is home. Is that appropriate?"

"There's no better way, so we'll just have to try it. It's better than doing nothing. After all..."

It's probably getting late.

Since they didn't have any clocks or similar items, the two of them weren't quite sure what time it was.

Judging by the sky was also inaccurate. Based on past experience, the red sunset appeared suddenly. As expected, the two girls were stopped by the guards stationed at the entrance as they headed towards the training ground.

The guards at the training ground were dressed differently from the town's guards; they carried long guns and wore clean uniforms.

The two men, who were probably soldiers of the Western Frontier Army, were tall and had a rigid and standard posture.

Perhaps because Millie and the Bathing Goddess were two little girls, the soldiers who stopped them did not make things difficult for them, but simply told them, "You've probably come to the wrong place. This is not a place to play."

Following the soldier's words, Millie immediately added,
“I...I know this isn't a place for playing. I...I just want to see the two older brothers, Ritas. Do you know Ritas Berengrom Misch? Ah, he might be Ritas Elson now. We were very close friends who grew up together, but he suddenly moved away one day. I recently heard he might be here, and I just want to know if he's doing well. So, could you two older brothers help me ask him?”

".?"

Bath Goddess was completely stunned when Millie suddenly burst out with an impromptu performance that she hadn't discussed with her at all.

At this moment, Millie fully utilized her endearing appearance to portray a strong and kind little girl who, after her childhood sweetheart suddenly left, was heartbroken and worried, yet hoped to reunite with him and cared about his well-being.

Even the goddess of bathing never expected Millie to have this trick up her sleeve.
Is this acting talent innate?

But she's a hero!

“Ritas Elson? Never heard of him. You've probably come to the wrong place. Get out of here! If you want to pass the selection, have your parents take you tomorrow.”

Just as one soldier continued to drive them away unmoved, another soldier leaned close to his ear and whispered something.

The first soldier, who seemed to have a relatively dominant position, frowned slightly, muttered "So it was him," and then glanced at Millie and the Bathing Goddess with a somewhat displeased expression.

"Wouldn't it be better to make an announcement?"

While Millie and the Bathing Goddess were feeling a bit uneasy under the gaze, the second soldier quietly asked for instructions again.

"No need. Our task does not include dealing with these kinds of children's affairs."

"But that person is, after all, the young master."

"Who does he think he is?"

Just as the two soldiers who had left Millie and the Goddess of Bath standing to the side were about to get into a fight.

A middle-aged man dressed in a black butler's uniform walked over.

It's unclear how this middle-aged man managed to cross the training ground, which was surrounded by yellow sand, so quickly that he appeared at the entrance completely spotless.

The two soldiers gave a standard military salute as soon as the middle-aged butler appeared, his meticulously combed and fixed hairstyle already revealing a hint of "capability".

Afterwards, the middle-aged butler inquired about what had happened. The soldiers reported the facts truthfully, and this time it was the middle-aged butler who began to scrutinize Millie and the Bathing Goddess.

"It has been more than a year since the young master was adopted by the master. I thought that no such villain would appear to try to establish a relationship with the current young master."

Hearing the middle-aged butler's hushed words, Millie and the Bath Goddess felt a chill run down their spines.
"Although we don't know who ordered you, you've got the wrong target! Young Master has no relatives other than 'Elson,' and he has no friends! Arrest them!"

"!"

The bathing goddess, who had been prepared all along, turned and ran.

Damn it, this guy is definitely the one who usually takes care of Xiaoli!

The goddess of bathing cried out in her heart.

It is not uncommon for people to flock to a person seeking to establish a connection with them after they become famous or suddenly rise in status.

But as the butler said, trying to build a relationship with Ritas, that cursed loner, was simply asking for trouble.

After dashing away for quite a distance, the goddess of the bath noticed that someone had grabbed her arm and was pulling her back.

Looking back, she saw that the person who had captured her was Millie. And not far behind Millie were two soldiers with murderous expressions on their faces.

"Sister Yu, there's no need to run!"

Millie gave the reminder with great difficulty.

Because of Millie's obstruction, the Bathing Goddess, whose only strength seemed to be her escape speed, was also slowed down and was soon captured by two soldiers who caught up with her.

The bath goddess, whose arm was twisted and was full of resentment, wanted to scold Millie, but she noticed that Millie, who was also being held down, was enduring the pain and giving her meaningful glances.

Once the goddess of the bath calmed down a bit, she immediately understood Millie's intention.

Being captured by the Elson family isn't entirely a bad thing. At least, the Elson family members seem to be decent people.

Even if it's a place like being thrown into a prison cell, it can still be considered a "home." So, perhaps it can prevent being cut into pieces by evil spirits after dusk or being captured by witches after nightfall.

Moreover, if they become interested in what they're talking about, Ritas, the young master of the Elson family, might come and see for himself.

So, if I can make contact with Ritas, I feel like there will be a breakthrough.
Just as she was thinking about these things, the goddess of the bath, whose mood had become a little lighter, began to shout things like "Oppose violence" and "I am a minor!"

Dusk has fallen.

Suddenly, the crimson sunset enveloped the town of Prista without warning.

Knowing what was about to happen, the Bath Goddess and Millie felt their scalps tingle and immediately began to struggle violently out of instinct.

While struggling to break free, they also shouted urgently to the two soldiers who had captured them to run away.

The middle-aged butler, who was possibly connected to Ritas, had also caught up with them at a leisurely pace and arrived nearby.

Facing him was a strange figure shrouded in black mist, carrying a long sword and slowly walking towards him.

"Who are you? Take off your mask so furtively!"

The middle-aged housekeeper reprimanded him sternly.

Unlike the Bathing Goddess and Millie, he seemed to be able to see the figure of the other party under the black mist. However, even under the black mist, the mysterious person was still wearing a mask to cover his face.

Unlike the middle-aged butler who was still verbally warning him, the masked man seemed to have no ability to communicate with people at all.

He simply brandished his longsword without hesitation, attacking everything that stood in his way.

A familiar glint of light flashed by.

The middle-aged butler at the front suddenly turned his face to the side.

"How could it be 'Elson Flow'?"

With blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, he managed to utter these few words with difficulty.

Then his body broke in two and he fell down.

(End of this chapter)