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

Although she said she was walking the dog, Elusia actually had other plans.

She led Lonnie to the beach they had found earlier—but compared to the daytime, it was extremely quiet here. The bright moonlight shone on the silvery-white sand, making the scattered seashells sparkle.

Lonnie was taken aback, because she was surprised to find that the beach was now much more expansive than it had been during the day, and the view was so calming that it could make one feel at peace.

"Huh?"

"Hmph, haven't you noticed yet, you little fool? The tide goes out at this time of night."

"!"

"Therefore, some scenes that are submerged at the bottom of the ocean will also come to the surface... See that group of pitted rocks over there? That's probably the dark green park."

"Wow?"

Lonnie's body trembled as she discovered the rock formations hidden on the seabed—their shapes were pitted and uneven, resembling ancient stone gates, their dark green color due to the presence of algae.

"Ugh... (Could it be... that this mystery is also related to time?)"

"Hmph, of course that's how it is! Because the word 'time' is the key to solving this mystery. It's impossible to find the answer by searching within a single time period... The seaweed at dusk, the park at night, all of these are examples."

"!"

"(What's the meaning of the last riddle, the little fox floating on the stone tablet? There's no stone tablet nearby.)"

"So, this is the key tomorrow morning, so pay close attention!"

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The girls met up on the beach early the next morning.

This time, everyone was well-prepared and almost confident that they would find the treasure.

Even Lornish's heart was pounding, because she knew that she was now only one step away from the truth.

That is...

"Okay, is everyone ready? We need clues from the puzzle, so we'll head to different places."

"Yes, I'm ready."

“Alright, Miss Eight-Tailed Fox, go to the seaweed area; Miss Lianlan, go to the lighthouse; Cecilu and Baiye, go to the places I marked… As for that silly little fox? Look up at the east.”

"East?"

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Lonnies was startled and looked up at the east.

It was early morning, so the sun had just peeked over the distant shore... but because this place was on the west coast of Drowned Harbor, it was impossible to see the sun rising from the sea.

However, it is precisely because of this that it is possible.

The sun, however, swept across the sky above Nilan Harbor, completely immersing the wooden buildings and towering skyscrapers in its light, turning them into a dark silhouette.

And what about the most magnificent one?

It was that giant tower, the one used to allow people to wear the Wind Cloak.

It is very tall and its central structure is hollow, but at this moment, under the morning sun, it forms a straight line!

The long shadow was then reflected on the ground...

Finally, near the beach, it coalesced into a stone monument made entirely of shadows!

"This, this is..."

"Little fox, run to the tip of the stone tablet and stand in position."

"Waaah! (I'm going now.)"

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And so, the girls went to their respective spots.

There are four positions in total, and they happen to form a perfectly standard cross.

"The white coconuts are here."

"I'm here too."

"Hmm, then the treasure must be in the center!"

The girls paired up, and what was the very center? That was the secret treasure spot.

"Candel, Senior Sister Luo Zhisheng, let's dig this place up quickly!"

"it is good!"

"Treasure buried in a place like this... What could it be? I'm so excited!"

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Once the location was determined, everyone worked together to dig.

And just after everyone had dug down more than ten meters...

A small glass bottle was suddenly exposed from the soil.

It looks just like an ordinary beer bottle, except that the surface is completely opaque, so from the outside, you can't tell what's inside at all.

But despite this...

The girls, however, could still tell that this was a treasure left behind by the pirate king, Rape. It bore not only pirate symbols but also the family crest that Rapeseed was familiar with.

So……

"Senior Elusia, may I open it?"

"Hmm, let's open it. Perhaps there's something of vital importance inside?"

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Chapter 73 Heart Connection

The girls were stunned when they opened the glass bottle.

Because inside, there were only two short sticks.

They are about the thickness of a fountain pen and the length of chopsticks. They don't have any fancy patterns on them, just a handle that is easy to hold.

What is this?

The girls, including Elusia, were all somewhat at a loss. Only Siri and Alice raised an eyebrow, as if they had seen something familiar:

"Oh ho ho, it's this... That guy, Cheesecake, actually thinks this is treasure~~"

"If she considers this as treasure, then it's understandable, isn't it? It's very much like what she would do."

Seeing the two little girls talking to themselves, Lonnie couldn't contain her curiosity and quickly asked:

"Waaaaah, waaaaah! (What is this, you two?)"

"Waaaaah, waaaah!"

"Huh?"

"Huh, Lonnies doesn't understand the Wuwu language? I thought we could communicate like this."

"Waaaaah! (Elcia, the Demon Lord of Tricks is bullying me!)"

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However, compared to the mischievous Demon Lord, Alice is much friendlier.

She nodded directly and explained to the girls, "Well... originally, I wanted to introduce this to everyone after everything was over. But since Luobei passed this down, I'll teach you how to use it."

"Teach us?"

"Yes, this thing is called 'Heart Connection,' which is an advanced application of power. The method of using it is very simple. Two people each hold a different 'Heart Connection,' and then loudly chant the incantation 'ENGAGE.'"

“ENGAGE…?!”

"Yes, as long as it is used like this, it can unleash unprecedented power, making it a truly divine artifact."

Although Alice said this, Lonnie's cheeks flushed slightly.

Is it really okay to chant this kind of incantation? Won't something unexpected happen?

Su Ling, who was already very interested in this kind of thing, quickly asked, "Powerful power? What kind of power is it? Is it similar to transforming into a magical girl?"

"Hmm... You could say that transforming into a magical girl is one way, but what kind of power is unleashed varies from person to person."

"Uh?"

"Just as the union of parents can produce completely different children, the combination of different powers from different people can also unleash unprecedented possibilities. Therefore, the power from the connection of hearts is also ever-changing: summoning magical creations, summoning transforming weapons, and even reversing the laws of space are all possible."

"This……"

The girls were already astonished, while Alice picked up one of them and continued to explain:

"So, this is the important reason why I divided the Rainbow Abyss into seven parts! This world can become dazzling and colorful just by relying on the three primary colors, and the different combinations of the Rainbow Abyss will also create new possibilities and pave the way for us to move forward."

"I see, I understand now..."

Elusia closed her eyes slightly and said with a touch of emotion:

"So, Alice, that's why you asked us to not only rest and prepare recently, but also to learn about the ancient heroes, right? Because in this way, we can better connect with our predecessors and thus unleash even greater power."

"exactly."