After being reborn, I was turned into a slave girl by a princess.

The blonde woman's reply was clear: "Yes, of course you can. But Lonnie and Elusia, there are two things to note if you want to do this."

"what?"

"Firstly, although the highest grade of relics that the academy can contain is B, there is still a possibility that they may get out of control. To ensure everyone's safety, I hope that students can write a report booklet on the collection and use of relics."

"Um……"

"Secondly, it's a rare opportunity. I hope that every visitor to the Ancient Academy can have fun while also learning about the past."

Dean Cui Biya's conditions seem a bit harsh.

However, Elusia agreed without hesitation:

"Hehe, of course, no problem. Dean, please leave it to us."

"Well then, I wish you both the best of luck... Oh, by the way, Xiaoyan made some money before, which is currently deposited in the academy's accounts."

"Huh?"

"If there's any left over, you can use it. Oh, and of course, the special allocation for the Autumn Arts Festival will arrive the day after tomorrow, and I'll give it to you to use."

……

After obtaining Dean Cui Biya's permission, things became much easier.

Even Senior Sister Yan was very supportive of the plan. After hearing Elusia's explanation, her eyes lit up: "Escape room... Sounds like a great exercise?"

"practise?"

"Yes, because after graduating from the Ancient Academy, we'll likely be exploring various ancient ruins and recovering artifacts. So, if we can train in traps and secret chambers beforehand, that would be very helpful."

It might come in handy later.

"!"

Hearing what Senior Yan said, Lonnies suddenly understood why Elusia had prepared for the secret room adventure.

Aren't I afraid that in the future I might be separated from Elusia by death? But as long as I prepare in advance, I'll have the confidence to face it.

"Yes, that's what I think too."

Elusia nodded and said to Senior Yan, "Senior, may I entrust you with the compilation of the report on the relics in the academy? I would like to work with Lonnies on the procurement and preparation of the checkpoints."

"No problem, I will do my best to provide support for everyone."

"Thank you."

……

……

Preparations for the Autumn Arts Festival thus began.

Because this is a very grand festival, and it is also equivalent to the "external display day" of Chengche Academy.

Therefore, there were basically no classes in the week leading up to the Autumn Arts Festival, and the academic pressure suddenly became much lighter... On the streets of the academy, you could see beautiful young girls everywhere, chattering and discussing the Autumn Arts Festival.

Plastic display boards were erected on both sides of the main road, and even the streetlights were adorned with colorful balloons.

Lonnie followed Elusia to a shopping street to do some shopping.

But Lonnie never expected this.

The first item this cunning young woman purchased was...

rope!!!

Chapter 4 Rope Net Trap

The expenses for this Autumn Arts Festival, if converted into money, totaled around 7000 silver coins.

This sounds like quite a lot, considering that a meal in the canteen only costs 1-3 silver coins.

However, this would take up the entire budget for decorating an entire academy... After all, ancient academies were by no means small, with hundreds of classrooms and an area of ​​at least tens of thousands of square meters.

7000 silver coins aren't even enough to cover all the areas with wallpaper and carpets... Luckily, Senior Sister Yan had already cleaned up the academy beforehand, so all we need to do for this event is buy equipment.

But Lornish still hadn't expected this...

That sadistic girl, Elusia, actually bought a rope that's over a thousand meters long!!!

Moreover, that aggressive gaze made it seem as if she wanted to tie all those ropes to herself—but if she were actually tied up, Lonnie would suffocate, let alone walk.

"Miss! What are you going to do with all this rope?"

"Oh ho? Of course, it's about preparing a trap."

"what……"

"And it's not just about ropes; you need to make a suitable trap, but these ropes aren't enough."

……

After that, Lonnie couldn't understand anything Elusia bought.

She bought a lot of gears and hooks, seemingly to make some kind of machine.

They also bought a lot of edible slime and put it in the cage.

I bought a lot of crystals and wind crystals, but I don't know where to put them.

In short, in just one day, this young lady had spent all 7000 silver coins, and all the materials were stored in her storage ring for later use.

"A... Elusia, these things..."

"Hmph, you stupid maid, you'd better keep an eye on me!"

"Waaah..."

"Lonnies, bring me the oil lamp. I need to start setting up the venue."

……

Lonnie didn't know how to describe Elusia's talent, but she could only say that... at least in terms of "bullying," no one could possibly be a match for this cunning girl!

such as,

In the foyer, Elusia set up a rope maze.

Participants must be extremely careful not to touch the mechanisms or wires in order to pass through this area smoothly; otherwise, they will be caught by the ropes in the maze and suspended in mid-air!

In the corridor, Elusia set up a log bridge trap.

Participants must maintain their balance and quickly cross the log bridge beneath their feet; a slight misstep will result in them falling into the pond trap below.

There are simply many such mechanisms...

Furthermore, Elusia set up the traps with remarkable speed and precision, as if she knew them by heart. There was virtually no need for rework or modification; each trap was placed perfectly, and most of them were automatic, requiring no human intervention.

……

And once everything is set up, then...

"Yes, everything is basically set up. Now, it's time to conduct the actual testing."

"A real, actual test?"

Lonnie felt a chill run down her spine, and suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Yes, although I am confident in my skills, I can't just have the guests be the testers right away, can I? You silly maid are tough and resilient, you won't die no matter how many times you fall, you're perfect."

"Who has thick skin and tough flesh! Me..."

"Oh? It seems my little maid in white stockings wants to make her slave declaration public?"

"Waaah!"

Seeing Elusia suddenly raise the recording stone, Lonnie immediately cowered...

At this moment, Lonnies understood that this cunning girl had planned to torment her from the very beginning, which was why she was so focused and serious when setting up the venue.

"Then let's start from the main entrance... Take this megaphone, I'll give you some pointers."

"Do I have to navigate through all the traps?"

"Okay, good luck, my little white-stockinged maid~~ Struggle as much as you want to avoid being bullied. *(Although no matter how much you struggle, you can't escape my torment)"

"Waaah!"

……

……

And so, Lonnies stood before the gates of the Ancient Academy.

Although the academy's appearance hasn't changed much since I first saw it... the walls covered with ivy look lush and green, and the paint on the old wooden window frames has long since faded and dried.

But at this moment, Lonnies knew that the place was full of traps, and if she made a single wrong step, she would be bullied and mocked by Elusia.

and so……

(Hmph, watch me beat the game in one life. Elusia is so arrogant, don't even think about seeing me embarrassed!)

……

Lonnie mustered her courage and pushed open the door, where she was greeted by a front hall filled with ropes.

They were densely packed, like a nest woven from a spider web.

The light was dim, making it difficult for Lonnie to see things in the distance. However, she could vaguely see that the ropes on her left were sparse, while those on her right were dense.

(Do I have to choose which path to take?)

Although the left path seemed easier, Lonnie knew Elusia's personality and knew she would definitely do the opposite.

and so……

(The right side, the right side must be safer.)

Lonnies, her body locked, entered the rope net.

The ropes were arranged quite tightly, and Lonnie had to bend over to barely get in.

For most people, passing through a rope net might be nothing, but for Lonnies, her body would involuntarily twitch whenever a rope touched her skin.