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

and so……

"Master Elusia, please help me, the weak and stupid one."

"Huh... I didn't expect my white-stockinged maid to be so obedient today."

"Um……"

"Hmph, then I'll reluctantly tell you. There's a retractable stool at the bottom of the sofa; you can take it out by pressing a button."

"!"

……

……

Following Elusia's instructions, Lonnies finally managed to retrieve the books from the high place.

In this way, by arranging the bookmarks according to their page numbers, the corresponding passwords can be obtained.

(Hehe, I really am a genius.)

Sitting at the table, the silver-haired girl happily fiddled with the combination lock box.

"837263985, that should be it."

After confirming that everything was correct, Lonnie pressed the start button... However, the silver-haired girl never expected this.

The combination lock didn't open; instead, it was one of the gadgets on my person that opened it!

buzz~

As if declaring themselves to be dolls, these little creatures emitted strange sounds. Although they were only level one at the moment, Lonnie's face still turned bright red from the sudden attack.

"Elcia, what on earth is going on?!"

"Oh, it seems my silly little maid hasn't solved the puzzle yet?"

"what?!"

"In escape room puzzles, there are penalties if you don't solve the puzzles, you know? But since you're so pitiful, I won't activate the penalty in the room, but instead I'll activate the little toy."

"!"

"Hmph, hurry up and solve the puzzle. If you can't solve the library's puzzles, these little gadgets won't stop coming, you know? I'm really curious how long you can last at level 1."

"Waaaaah!!!!"

……

This immediately made Lonnie feel a sense of urgency.

Although Level 1 is not undefendable, Lonnies did not want her body to be toyed with indefinitely, so she could only endure the electric shock-like tingling sensation and start solving the mystery again.

"Damn it, ugh... Is something wrong? But the page numbers are all correct..."

"Let's search again... Waaah, these gadgets are so mean, I can't move."

"Wait, there's a... there seems to be one on the back of the combination lock..."

……

Lonnie noticed that there was an upside-down symbol on the back of the combination lock.

This may mean that the code is not simply arranged in sequential order, but in reverse order—after all, some ancient books are written from right to left.

So Lonnie rearranged the password and then pressed the switch.

But at the same time...

"Ughhh!!!"

She lost her balance and fell onto the chair.

The small gadgets attacking her seemed to become even more intense... Strange sounds echoed in the study, causing beads of sweat to involuntarily trickle down the girl's body.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, you silly maid, every time you enter an answer incorrectly, your punishment level will increase by one level."

"what?!"

"And just like before, it won't stop until you solve the puzzle... Although I know that you, being a masochist, might deliberately put yourself into a level 5 state just to be bullied, believe me, you won't be able to walk tomorrow if you do that."

"Elcia!!!!!"

If Lonnies was only a little nervous and at a loss before, she was now on the verge of tears.

If it hadn't been started, it would have been fine. Lonnie was able to search the entire study and, through calm reflection, determine where she had gone wrong.

But at this moment,

Even getting up from her chair and walking is a difficult task for her.

With her attention completely focused on her body, the silver-haired girl had to put all her strength into defense to prevent her magic from going out of control.

If the magic collapses completely, then I will have no strength left at all.

I don't know how long I'll have to lie on the ground, or how long I'll have to be bullied by Elusia.

but……

"How do I solve this puzzle? Where did I go wrong?!"

Lonnie was panting heavily. The more anxious she became, the less she could think of an answer, and the less she could think of an answer, the more anxious she became.

The gadgets on his body continued to torment him, causing his magic power to gradually gather and surge towards the boiling point.

But at this moment...

Elusia's voice rang out again: "White-stockinged little maid, the method to unlock the paid hints before is still working."

"what?"

"After all, I'm not some kind of demon; I'll always give you a glimmer of hope."

"!"

There was absolutely nothing she could do, even though Lonnie was trembling with shame and could barely speak.

But she still tried hard and said:

"Ah... Elusia... Waaah! Master, please help... Ah... Please help the weakling... Ah!!! Please, please help me, the weakling!!!"

As soon as Lonnie finished speaking, she slumped into her chair, as if something had gone wrong.

And Elusia's voice came from the side:

"Well, even though you spoke haltingly, you've passed, right? The password you entered is correct, but don't forget, the combination lock also needs power."

"Energy?"

"It's just like a battery, otherwise how would it turn on?"

"!"

Hearing Elusia say this, Lonnies realized her carelessness.

She did find a magic crystal in a corner when she was searching the study... but her attention was focused on the books, so she didn't think about it.

Now, even if she were to be replaced, Lonnie could barely stand up.

(No, Lonnie, you're a hero, you absolutely can't... admit defeat!)

……

Although her magic had already been slightly disrupted, Lonnies still shakily lifted herself up and walked towards the cabinet.

A small, white-stockinged foot left wet footprints on the ground (from being soaked in the pool earlier), and her once fair face had turned a deep crimson (from the heat).

The persistent heat spread throughout her body, but Lonnies still held onto the magic crystal.

The girl opened the battery compartment and inserted it into the combination lock box.

One by one, I re-entered the corrected passwords.

Finally, after pressing the confirmation button, the combination lock box popped open, and the gadget stopped.

Meanwhile, Lonnie collapsed onto the table, utterly exhausted.

Chapter 8 Silver-haired Girl vs. Slime

After going through so many levels, Lonnie was completely exhausted.

There have been several instances of magical collapse.

Not to mention the scattered minor breakdowns.

Even so, Elusia didn't let her off the hook, and continued, "The study puzzle is over. Please proceed to the next level within 5 minutes. Repeat, the study puzzle is over. Please proceed to the next level within 5 minutes."

"Elusia, I...I can't take it anymore..."

Lonnie shook her head, having already surrendered to Elusia.

It's not that Lonnie didn't try, but outsiders simply wouldn't know... just how sensitive a girl's body can be.

Even after the magical collapse ended, wave after wave of magical echoes continued to sweep over her body, to the point that Lonnies didn't want to do anything at all and just wanted to lie on the ground.

And naturally, Elusia wasn't some kind of perverted queen who wouldn't stop until she had bullied Lonnie until she passed out.

However, the little girl said slyly, "Hmph, it's fine to give up like this. After all, I've already passed three levels, which is beyond my expectations."

"Waaah..."

"However, I was originally planning to give you a surprise after you passed the fourth level. But for now, let's forget about it."

"An unexpected surprise?"

"Yes, it's during the Autumn Arts Festival that you'll have a temporary chance to switch back to your boy identity, okay? Consider it a reward for clearing the escape room."

"How could this be possible?!"

Lonnie stared in surprise, turning back into a boy was her dream all along.

Moreover, this kind of thing can actually be done at the Autumn Arts Festival.

"Hmph, believe it or not. But it really is a boy, and not a skinny boy, but a strong, burly giant. I'm sure you'll like it..."