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

"Then, Miss Yicheng, is there any way we can help this doll and the Boundless Research Station?"

"Yes, I will instruct the flagship to speed up the journey. But even at the fastest pace, it will still take five days."

Unlike small ships, giant flagships can only reach a maximum speed of 24 knots in order to maintain stability.

Elusia seemed to have overheard Izumi's unspoken meaning.

"Hmph, so, Senior Yicheng, would you like to requisition my ship?"

"I can't make that decision."

"Oh, then who can make the decision?"

"Of course, Elusia and Lonnie... Since this is your ship, the school has no right to force you to do anything."

"Honestly, I thought it was just a normal freight mission, who would have thought it would turn into an emergency rescue mission?"

Elusia suddenly winked mischievously, kneading her thumb and forefinger together as if gesturing something.

Seeing this, Yi Cheng could only sigh: "I'm sorry, I have no authority to decide on the compensation or anything like that."

"what?"

"However, the school has never failed to reward such first aid efforts. I can at least guarantee that you will be qualified to enter the Temple of Clarity and receive certification."

"..."

I don't know if Yicheng knew about this, but she shut Elusia up with just one sentence.

Objectively speaking, going to the Temple of Clarity for certification is something that ordinary people dream of... After all, obtaining a powerful Orange Abyss weapon is also a form of proof of being an outstanding student in a school.

But, but!!!

Lornes, you've already received the blessing?

Elusia, due to her status, was unable to obtain it and could only share Lonnies's Orange Abyss weapon.

This means that the reward Yicheng mentioned was completely a case of getting something for nothing.

However, Elusia couldn't act out yet... because the two of them had sneaked in before, and besides, it was impossible to leave the Boundless Research Station unattended to provide assistance.

Elusia is, after all, a kind girl, so

(Hehe, this is the first time I've seen Elusia look so defeated~)

Seeing Elusia unable to utter a word, Lonnies secretly smiled.

The expression on that scheming girl's face—clearly angry but swallowing it all—is just too cute! Her wide, crimson pupils make her look like a haughty girl being teased; it's so funny!

……

However, don't forget that Elusia has the ability to detect moods!

Just as Lonnies started to cheer up, Elusia glared at her, her gaze seeming to say...

……

"Hmph, Lonnie! What are you thinking? Why are you siding with outsiders?"

"Ah, no, that's not how I am... I don't think Elusia looks cute when she's embarrassed."

"Hmph, it seems you won't learn your lesson until I teach you a lesson."

"Wait a minute, there are other people on board! Waaah!!!"

……

Soon, Lonnie paid the price for her arrogance.

The little toy was upgraded to level 2 immediately. The sudden vibration caused Lonnie's legs to buckle, and she knelt on the ground in a duck-like position.

"Huh?"

"Lonnies-chan, what happened?"

"Oh, it's nothing. The ship just rocked a bit, and I suddenly lost my balance."

Seeing Zhou Suling running towards her, Lonnie panicked and covered her chest... If the pink-haired girl hugged her and noticed the vibration in her chest, she would be completely doomed!

"Oh, did it shake? Su-ling didn't feel it...?"

"Anyway, I'm fine..."

The little toys, they still haven't stopped.

Lonnie used all her strength to slowly stand up... but even so, Lonnie's cheeks were flushed, as if they were about to drip water, and she looked shy.

As for Elusia, she put her hands on her hips and said with considerable authority:

"Hmph, that's how it is anyway. Miss Yicheng, my maid's weak-willed syndrome hasn't gotten better yet, and this mission is quite risky. So it wouldn't be fair if we didn't get some valuable rewards, would it?"

……

(That Elusia, she's actually using me as a bargaining chip?!)

Lonnie blushed. She felt that the little toy on her body was almost at level 3, and she was about to lose her balance.

Yi Cheng sighed and said, "I understand. So, how about this reward?"

"What kind of compensation?"

“Until this return, I will obey all your orders… Elusia, whatever you ask me to do, I will do it.”

Pfft!

Yicheng's words almost made Elusia fall to the ground like Lonnies.

"Senior Yicheng, do you know what you're saying?"

"Of course I know. I think I'm a qualified young woman, as the inheritor of the Temple of Clarity. And this is the biggest promise I can make."

"Hmph, Senior Yicheng, I advise you not to underestimate me, okay? If you think I'm just going to issue combat orders, you're being too naive."

"Of course I don't underestimate Elusia. Please give me your orders."

"Hmph, if you have the guts, then lie on the ground and bark like a puppy, okay? Don't have the guts, huh..."

Just as Elusia was about to burst into laughter, before she could even put her arms around herself, the "cunning" girl was completely dumbfounded.

Because Senior Yicheng actually knelt on the ground.

She was wearing a long trench coat that reached her thighs, and for her lower body, she wore thick black tights and ankle boots.

Therefore, once she kneels down, the girl's buttocks stick out high, and through the lining of her clothes, you can not only see the thicker part of the black stockings, but also the edge of a bra.

And don't forget, Yicheng is also wearing an eye patch.

Therefore, her kneeling posture resembled that of a velvet ball that had already been trained... humbly pressing her head to the floor, as if only craving her master's affection.

"Woof, woof, woof."

Although the tone was somewhat flat, the bark was unmistakably real.

Upon hearing this, both Lonnie and Elusia blushed slightly.

Su-ling ran around in a panic, seemingly unable to accept the scene before her:

"Whoa!! Elcia, what's going on?!"

"Su-Ling, wait a minute. Senior Yi-Cheng's actions have also exceeded my expectations..."

"Waaah, Elusia, do I have to kneel down and bark like a dog too? But... that's too embarrassing, no way!!!"

Su Ling looked pitiful, with an expression that suggested she wanted to kneel down but didn't dare to.

As if the place wasn't chaotic enough, Yicheng crawled forward on all fours, pressing her head close to Elusia's shoes:

"Master Elusia, the puppy Yicheng has finished barking and is ready to obey your next command."

"Uh?"

"Whether it's serving you in bed or kissing your feet, it's all fine."

Chapter 28 Night Raid

(Damn it, Yicheng is so annoying...)

Elusia quietly clenched her fist.

She knew that her personality had been completely seen through by the other party... Yi Cheng knew that she was a relatively kind girl, so she was certain that she would not give any truly excessive orders.

And that's certainly true of Elusia's personality.

Although she could manipulate Lonnie at will, she would always put on a facade when facing new friends and would not reveal her true feelings.

Moreover, although Elusia seems like a sadist, she's still slightly less than a true sadist.

She was completely incapable of controlling a true pervert. Moreover, even with Elcia's ability to detect emotions, she couldn't discern what Izumi was thinking.

Because the orange-haired girl's heart has always been so calm.

Even when she was kneeling on the ground imitating a dog's bark, she felt no shame whatsoever, as if it were as natural as drinking water or breathing.

(This year's inheritors of the Orange Abyss are indeed extraordinary!)

(However... if you think you can defeat me this way, you're sorely mistaken.)

Elusia has a fighting spirit that grows stronger with each battle, and temporary setbacks do not discourage her.

In fact, this wasn't the first time Elusia had faced a challenge from Izumi... Last time, this girl secretly went to find her maid behind her back.

and so……

"Senior Yicheng, since you're so diligent, I have an important task for you!"

"what's up?"

"Work the night shift! This ship needs a navigator at night, and this arduous task is assigned to you."

……

……

And that's how things turned out.