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

"I'm not young anymore, but thank you anyway, Lonnie."

……

……

After spending time with Dean Cui Biya, Lonnie finally understood why Senior Sister Yan said that the headmistress was a very kind person!

Because she was truly gentle, she explained things slowly and deliberately, and never mocked Lornish for not understanding anything.

"Oh, so... these ancient relics all have different grades?"

"Yes, as you can see, this relic is called the 'Pen of Sin,' classified as Class C, posing no objective danger. Anyone who touches it and writes in a notebook will unknowingly confess all the crimes they have committed."

Wow, that's amazing!

Lonnie looked at the pen, her eyes carefully observing it.

However, seeing Lonnies's silly look, Elusia felt a bit like teasing her, so she asked Tribea:

"Teacher, if an innocent person held this pen, what would they write?"

"Is there no guilt...?"

"Well, they say no one is perfect. But my maid is always very well-behaved and hasn't done anything wrong. Could you have her write it down?"

(Elcia!)

Upon hearing Elusia's words, Lonnies knew that this girl was bullying her again... However, she couldn't disobey her "master's" orders.

"Lonnie, would you like to try it out?"

Cui Biya smiled slightly and asked Lonnie.

"Hmm... I'm a little curious."

"Then, please begin writing on this piece of paper."

"Oh……"

……

The moment Lonnie picked up the pen, she felt a strange sense of melancholy welling up inside her.

She couldn't quite describe the feeling; it was as if she had become a literary youth, unusually sentimental.

then,

The words written down thus become

I don't know where I, drifting with the wind, will eventually arrive.

but,

But I have already written my own name on this fallen leaf called Time.

what……

Having already fallen into the soil, will I ever see the sunlight again?

Listen to the birds singing and breathe in the fragrance of flowers.

The freedom of life is so beautiful.

I don't want to lose it.

I don't want to fall asleep.

Even if it is covered in wounds,

I also want to fly with you across this world.

……

……

The moment she finished writing the last word, Lonnie froze.

She had written these words in one breath as if she had lost her soul... Only now did Lonnies feel a sense of shame that also came from the bottom of her heart.

This is so embarrassing!

This is so girly!

It's like a diary entry written by a teenage girl. How could I have written something like this?

However, upon seeing her own writing, Dean Cui Biya nodded and said, "Hmm, your writing is quite good, Lonnie."

"No, it's not that, I..."

"I am sorry for being born as a human being... Perhaps this is the inherent sin of many people. We are born to survive by devouring other creatures and plundering nature."

"Oh, Ms. Cui Biya..."

"But at least I don't think it's a sin. Lonnie has a very kind heart; she's such a good girl."

Comforted by Principal Cui Biya, Lonnie felt as if she had returned to kindergarten, when she was being carefully cared for by her elders...

Back then, I was especially popular because I was so cute.

It was only because later, when I realized I was a boy, that I felt it was wrong to idolize cuteness, that's why...

(No, no, this isn't the time to think about this kind of thing, I...)

Lonnie was about to put away what she had written when Senior Sister Yan, as if she had discovered something, said in a flustered manner:

"Um... Dean, something terrible has happened!"

"What's wrong, Yan?"

“The label is wrong. Ah... this, this pen is not the ‘Pen of Sin’ that should be here, but the C+ grade relic ‘Pen of Love Letters’.”

"what?"

"what?"

Initially, Elusia was just watching with amusement. But the moment she heard about the love letter pen, the black-haired girl's expression changed to something strange.

As for Lonnie, she was speechless after hearing the title of the love letter:

"Love, love letters in fountain pens?"

"Yes, with this pen, you can write love letters honestly. The stronger the love in your heart, the more beautiful the words you write."

"How could such a thing be possible!"

Lonnie was unwilling to believe it, but Dean Tribea smiled slightly:

"Perhaps, after all, so much time has passed since this relic was created, it's possible that it has become invalid."

"what?"

"And sorting out and analyzing ancient artifacts is what we learn at the Ancient Studies Academy. Lonnie, if you don't mind, you can take this pen back for your research."

The blonde girl smiled slightly, her gaze piercing through Lonnie's heart, as if she had discovered something.

Chapter 36 Ancient Relics

And so, Lonnies spent her first day as a student at the Ancient Academy.

Although there weren't many people in the Ancient Academy, it was filled with unknown relics, and Dean Tribiya's teachings were very clear, allowing Lonnie to learn a great deal.

For example, all relics from ancient times are divided into six levels: SE. Relics of level S and A are stored on the Ruins Island and are guarded by dedicated personnel. Relics of level CE, on the other hand, are not very effective and are basically harmless, so they can be seen in the academy's exhibition hall.

Of course, Lonnie will learn how to identify the efficacy of relics, investigate their history, and grade them.

The dean said a lot, but Lonnie didn't quite understand... She only knew that, roughly speaking, the Crimson Lotus Hammer in her hand should be an S-class relic.

Because S-class relics have three main characteristics: they can be transformed, they have powerful effects, and they have been worshipped in history.

Therefore, although the Love Letter Pen has a unique effect, it is not lethal and can only be considered a C-grade relic.

The Velo device that Lonnies used before was also a Class B relic under regulatory status.

"Well, that concludes today's lesson. I hope both of you will review your notes carefully. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., I will be here to continue the lesson on relics."

"Thank you, teacher!"

"Thank you, teacher..."

Compared to Lonnies's heartfelt thanks, Elusia seemed rather listless—it was clear that this black-haired girl was already exceptionally knowledgeable about the relics, and she hadn't interrupted her teacher's narration simply to keep Lonnies company.

"You're welcome. Then I'll take my leave now."

Cui Biya nodded slightly, and her figure slowly drifted towards the central courtyard.

It was a familiar spot, a familiar posture, but this time, what poured down from the courtyard was not bright sunlight, but the radiant starlight.

As the colors faded, the blonde Miss Tribea turned back into a stone statue.

The only difference was that a slight smile appeared on her lips at this moment, as if she were saying goodbye to the two new students.

……

"Um... Senior Yan, may I ask you a question?"

"Yes, please ask."

"Principal Cui Biya, is your true form a stone statue?"

"what?"

"Ah, I didn't mean to disrespect the Dean! I'm just really curious... does the Dean live in the courtyard every day?"

Lornes had assumed her question was something that any normal person would be curious about.

However, Elusia slapped her head and said fiercely:

"Stupid maid, don't you even know about petrification magic?"

"what?"

"Principal Cui Biya cast a very advanced petrification spell on herself. When she turned into a stone statue, it was as if she had entered a deep sleep... Oh dear, Senior Yan, please don't mind her. Lonely is an idiot; her basic magical theory is almost non-existent."

"Ah, haha..."