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

"No, it's even more terrifying than not being there."

"!"

"You don't want to know what they went through... Let's not talk about that. On the contrary, what about you and your companions? Such a huge ship can't possibly have just you on board."

Lianlan's gaze returned to calm. She simply sat there quietly, her back ramrod straight.

Although her demeanor was somewhat cold, it also gave people a very reliable feeling, so Lonnie only thought for a moment before recounting what she had experienced:

"Actually... my companions have all disappeared. When I woke up the day before yesterday, they were all gone. I don't know what happened. I just followed the only clues and came here."

"Disappeared? How did they disappear? Was it during a storm, or on an island?"

"Ah, it happened during a storm. Our ship was sailing in the storm, and then suddenly, everyone on board disappeared."

Lornish had hoped to get help, but upon hearing this, Lian Lan's expression changed to one of surprise, and her tone became serious:

"Then why are you unharmed?"

"what?!"

"Everyone on the ship perished. How did you, a maid with no fighting ability, manage to survive? Are you... hiding something?"

"Waaah!"

After being glared at by the black-haired girl, Lonnies dared not argue any longer.

She shook her head and could only say:

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have hidden it. Actually... I am also a resurrected hero, the inheritor of the Flame Abyss, and the blessing of the Orange Abyss, the Bright Abyss, the Tree Abyss, and the Cold Abyss, Lonnies! But even though I have gained so much power, I am still very weak. I was defeated by the tentacle monster in one go. I'm so sorry!!!!"

……

As she said these words, Lonnie's cheeks were completely flushed.

She knew that although she had many titles, she was useless in actual combat, only good for providing magic power to Elusia—what a waste of all those blessings!

However, after hearing Lonnies's introduction, Lianlan seemed to be shocked and gasped.

"You said... you're also a resurrected hero?"

"Yes, yes..."

"No wonder you're safe and sound... I'm sorry, I was overthinking it. I was worried that you were cursed and, under hypnosis, harmed all the other crew members."

"Huh, is this... is this even possible?"

"It's possible for ordinary people. Because the vast ocean is a place that cannot be understood by common sense, and only the power of Rainbow Abyss can protect us from harm."

"what?!"

"So it seems that your companions were devoured by the Tide Dragon... Only those guys can devour people and livestock silently without leaving any trace."

"Dragon of the Tides!"

Lonnie was taken aback, recalling that Princess Xing had ventured deep into the vast ocean to retrieve the children who had been swallowed by the Tide Dragon, thus incurring the curse.

and so……

Lonnie asked anxiously:

"Is there any hope for my companions?"

"..."

"Any method is acceptable, even if it requires sacrifice!!!"

"There is hope... but this method is not simple."

"what?"

"We need to re-enter this mirage city, head to the museum in the city center, and retrieve that thing."

The girl nodded and said very solemnly.

Chapter 55 Museum

Although she was in a hurry, Lonnie was already very tired, so she could only rest until the next morning before having breakfast with Ripple and preparing to head to the Interstellar City.

Before setting off, she also prepared enough milk and food for the sleeping little starfish and slimes... so that everyone wouldn't go hungry.

Gazing thoughtfully at Lornish, Lianlan said:

"I never expected you to be such a gentle person. Seeing how much you enjoyed yourself earlier, I thought you were the type to attract all the ladies."

"Huh, enjoying it?!"

"Since you are a hero, you should know this. Before each of us is reborn, we choose a new body for ourselves, and this represents our techniques and cultivation methods..."

"!"

"So, you're on a path of uniting your partners through 'kindness' and 'helping others,' right? Hmm, that's a really good choice. I considered that path before, but ultimately didn't choose it."

As she said this, Lianlan smiled slightly. It seemed she admired Lornish to some extent.

but,

Only Lonnie knew that the path she had chosen was not the noble path of "kindness" and "helping others" at all!

Instead, it's a strange path of 'masochism' and 'being bullied'!!!

Because magic can only be provided by being abused, and because she is a masochist, she has no combat ability. She can only be effective when she is by Elcia's side.

"Um, Lianlan..."

"No need to say more, I know everything. So let me handle the rest of the battle."

After saying that, Lianlan got ready and opened the cabin door.

Under the sunlight, the distant harbor city appeared even clearer and more transparent.

However, Lonnie felt increasingly uneasy and uneasy... Ever since she learned that terrifying monsters lived inside those houses, Lonnie felt that the city was like bait.

It lures bewildered travelers into the city, and then devours them when they are most exhausted.

……

"Miss Lianlan, do you know... what's really going on in this city?"

"Yes, the official name of this city is 'Mirage City,' commonly known as 'Gap City,' and it can be considered a product of a thousand years ago."

"A product from a thousand years ago?!"

"Yes, the original purpose of this city was to provide a place for the survivors of the previous era to rest. That's why it's made to look like it was in the past... But like many things in the vast sea, this city has also been completely corrupted."

"Being corroded means..."

"Heroine Lonnies, since you are from the previous era, you should also know that someone once conducted an experiment, right? After translating a piece of information into various languages ​​500 times, what kind of seemingly plausible text would you get?"

"!"

"And this city is just like that. In order to stay in good condition at all times, it actually has its own adjustment and repair functions. The original intention was to prevent people from losing their ability to live in cities due to the decline of civilization, but today it has also led to a strange result."

"What's the meaning……"

"The reason those monsters attacked you is because they mistook you for a destroyer of the city. If you had rang the doorbell politely, you might have avoided the attack."

"Is that so?"

Lonnie's jaw nearly dropped in astonishment.

However, Lian Lan closed her eyes slightly and said with a hint of emotion:

"However, it's also thanks to this characteristic of the mirage city that it has evolved weapons capable of fighting against the tidal dragon over the past thousand years."

"!"

"I call it the Luminous Pearl. It can release a highly effective frequency-disrupted magnetic field to resist the invasion of the Tidal Dragon and ensure the safety of people within its range."

"No wonder, Elusia sent me here..."

"However, these luminous pearls are considered treasures by the gap city. Even if there is more than one, if we steal them, it will definitely trigger a large-scale alert in the city."

"!"

"There are too many enemies for us to kill. I will clear a path for you as quickly as possible, while Miss Lonnie needs to get to the ship as soon as possible after obtaining the luminous pearl."

"Miss Lianlan, aren't you going to run...?"

"I have my own way of getting out of here, don't worry about me."

And so the plan began.

As Lianlan said, if people don't break the law, the city looks quite peaceful.

The wide roads and clean streets even gave Lonnie a feeling of returning to the past if she let her guard down.

(Wouldn't it be a pleasure to stroll hand-in-hand with Elusia through this city?)

……

After walking for less than half an hour, the two arrived at their destination—the museum.

Unlike other buildings, this museum clearly has interior decorations... Through the huge glass doors, Lonnie could see a magnificent hall and many strange sculptures.

"Lonnies, are you ready?"

"Ah."

"Okay, then I'll open the door."

Lian Lan took a deep breath and pushed open the door to enter.

But the sight that came into view made Lonnie gasp.

Because of these statues...

"The Demon King?! King Dong?! And... King Zhiyin?!"

……

Seeing the grotesque statues standing in the center of the hall, Lonnie was so shocked that her jaw almost dropped to the ground.