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

Lornes blinked blankly.

But then they saw Elusia take out a candle from her storage ring!

Could the "reward" that Elusia mentioned be something to bully me?

(No, no... I don't want that kind of reward where I'm treated like a toy!)

Lonnies took a step back in fear, while Elusia stepped forward and said with great interest, "You masochistic soft maid, don't you want to be covered in sticky candle wax by your master dripping it all over your body?"

"Waaah... Waaah."

"But, unfortunately, today's reward isn't that, but rather..."

After setting down the candle, Elusia took out a silver necklace from her palm.

Then she tiptoed and, as if fastening a collar, put it around Lonnie's neck.

"Huh... what's this?!"

Lonnie didn't react, while Elusia, with a mocking smile, lazily said:

"From today onwards, you are my weapon rack. Whatever weapon I tell you to take out, you will take it out."

"what……"

Lonnie then noticed a small red gem hanging at the end of the necklace—a gem bestowed upon her by the Flame Abyss Temple, possessing the ability to summon the Crimson Lotus Warhammer.

Could it be that……

The reason Elusia took the gems was simply to make a necklace for herself.

And the reward they mentioned was precisely to give this to themselves?

Just as Lonnies was beginning to feel a stirring in her heart, Elusia scoffed and said:

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and thank your master."

"what?"

"No need to kneel down, just perform a spinning around in place for me."

After everything was ready, Lonnies and Elusia left the Flame Abyss Temple together.

After leaving, they first went to check the lower level of the prison... There was no longer any trace of Kru in the lava, and the lingering stench of decay in the air had also dissipated considerably.

"Was it burned to ashes?"

"Not necessarily? He might have struggled to climb up, bathing in his burnt-out skin, searching for a way to kill us?"

"what?"

"While you're fast asleep, he might sneak up here, stretch out his dry, black hands, and reach for you..."

"Wow!"

Elusia's description was so vivid, and the fact that her hand "perfectly" grasped Lonnie's breasts startled the silver-haired girl.

"Hmph, you really are a coward~"

"If someone touches you there, anyone would be startled."

Although Elusia's touch on her chest made Lonnies feel somewhat flustered.

But Lonnie wasn't angry: because she was a little worried, because that's how Elusia had been... After all, it seems that whether she was a princess or later, Elusia had always lived alone.

I bet Elusia will feel uneasy when she goes to sleep at night like this, right?

So, if I could stay by Elcia's side... wouldn't Elcia feel more at ease?

……

(call……)

Lonnies took a deep breath and looked at the lava in front of her.

She knew that no matter what happened, the time she was bullied and abused by Elusia would not end anytime soon.

Hero or maid?

Companion or master?

And so, they embarked on their journey.

Chapter 30 The Graveyard of the Ice and Snow Kingdom

"Lonnies, summon my weapon."

"what?"

"Just confess when I tell you to. Stop with the nonsense. Do you want to be trained?"

"Waaah..."

……

As Lonnies chanted the incantation, a crimson giant hammer appeared in Elusia's hand.

The hammer, which looked to weigh hundreds of kilograms, was handled by Elusia as lightly as a bamboo stick.

A dark shadow drifted by, and Elusia's figure transformed back into that of a young girl. She then gripped the heavy hammer tightly and slammed it forward.

Boom!

The doors, sealed by ice and snow, melted away.

The solid ice melted into streams of water, gurgling across the ground... and this sight left Lonnie speechless.

"This is……"

"Hmph, now we can smash open the frozen gates of the entire Snow Kingdom with our hammers. So, Lonnie, is there anywhere you want to go?"

"Places I want to go..."

"Whether it's the mission hall or the royal palace lounge, either is fine."

"Waaah..."

Lonis was startled by Elusia's words.

The mission hall was the place I frequented most when I was a hero in my previous life. It was a gathering place for many adventurers from all over the world, but most of them were of average strength, and I was the only one who could complete S-rank missions.

Therefore, whenever I go to the mission hall, I receive envious glances from other adventurers, and the receptionist at the front desk often looks at me with loving eyes.

The same goes for the royal lounge, which has huge floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to enjoy the different vegetation in the palace gardens throughout the year, so I really enjoyed relaxing there at the time.

Regardless of whether they were royalty or nobles, they all treated him with great respect. He would often receive flirtatious glances from young noblewomen, making him feel incredibly privileged and comfortable.

Unlike now, I'm being treated as a slave maid, pet doll, and weapon rack by Elusia!

(Wait a minute... Elusia?)

……

Lornes remembered how much effort she had put in to see the princess... Not only did she dress up smartly, but she also waited in the lounge for a whole day and night just to catch a glimpse of the princess's beautiful face.

However, the princess seemed to be avoiding him and never appeared.

From that day on, I made up my mind to save the world...

After all, what's so great about her? She's just a princess. Watch me save the world and become the king's chosen son-in-law, and you'll become my wife!

Although this idea was somewhat absurd, it encouraged me to move forward.

And now...

If that princess is indeed the former Elusia.

So, wouldn't you say that I've fulfilled my wish in a roundabout way?

……

Lonnies was startled, while Elusia frowned and snorted coldly:

"Hmph, since you're so hesitant, then I'll make the decision."

"what……"

"Come with me, don't dawdle."

……

……

Lonnie never expected that Elusia would bring her to the very back of the palace.

That is the back mountain of Snowland Castle. There used to be a platform on the top of the mountain where you could look out over the vast snowfield.

But now, there are many tombstones standing neatly here.

They are covered by snow and seem to have been forgotten on this snow-capped mountaintop for a long time.

"This, this is..."

Lonnie looked around in astonishment, and from the inscriptions on the tombstones, she vaguely recognized many familiar names.

For example, the receptionist from the adventurers' guild said that she died at the age of 23. Although she had no combat ability, she managed the guild's affairs in an orderly manner and never made a single mistake in her five years of service.

For example, there was an old general who left a deep impression on Lonnie. He had defended the country for many years, yet he lived in a very simple house. He distributed the kingdom's rewards and surplus wealth to the destitute.

Of course, Lonnie can also find the names of other people, such as bishops, noble ladies, kings, and queens, on the tombstones.

(What... is going on?)

Lonnies turned her head and found Elusia standing to one side, her expression very calm.

The black-haired girl neither offered sacrifices nor knelt down to worship; she simply stood quietly, as if the surroundings had nothing to do with her.

Is it really unrelated?

Do not……

Lonnies sensed that although Elusia was currently maintaining a calm demeanor, she must be recalling many things in her heart.