Chapter 109 : Electric Shock Punishment
Although Lonis really wanted to run away and vent her inner dissatisfaction.
But they had important business to attend to... Only by accepting the volunteer service work could Lonis legitimately reach the ruins island and conduct investigative work.
So Lonis couldn't escape and could only stand in place.
Facing her shouting, this black-haired girl slightly furrowed her brows:
"Hmph, Lonis... as a maid, when is it your turn to shout at your master?"
"Uh..."
Facing the angry Elucia, Lonis instinctively felt somewhat afraid... but that unyielding spirit from when she was a boy still encouraged her to puff out her chest and look back defiantly.
"I'll shout, so what if I shout! Who told Elucia to bully me!"
"Hehe, I understand... If that's the case, then so be it."
"Eh?"
"Level 5, activate."
......
......
Feeling the electric current stimulation spreading throughout her body, Lonis couldn't hold on at all and immediately collapsed to the ground.
Without a trace of mercy, without any warm-up, Elucia's punishment was so sudden... Under the intense attack, Lonis's muscles were instinctively trembling, and moreover...
(Ugh?)
Feeling a wet sensation, Lonis stared wide-eyed in shock.
She had actually...
Actually in broad daylight in front of everyone...
"Wet herself?"
For a moment, Lonis didn't even dare to stand up, because as soon as she stood up, everyone would see the wet ground and know what had just happened to her.
And Elucia?
She looked down at her condescendingly and said: "Lonis, I don't have time to explain these things to you right now. Hurry up and stand up, go complete the volunteer activity."
"Eh?"
"Or do you want your wages deducted further? Your wages are already running low. If we deduct more, you might end up owing money."
Being bullied by Elucia like this, Lonis despaired.
She had thought she had gained Elucia's recognition, that even if they weren't lovers, she was still a very important companion to her.
But tonight's humiliation made Lonis realize...
She was nothing more than a tool.
Just like a toy, just like a doll, that could be whipped at any time and place. As long as she didn't follow Elucia's commands, she would be mercilessly punished.
(I... was really being presumptuous, wasn't I?)
(Elucia doesn't see me as human at all, she just treats me as a tool)
(If that's the case, then I'll just be a tool.)
That electric shock completely destroyed Lonis's heart, making the girl feel like the sky had fallen.
Lonis didn't want to say anything more and just followed behind Elucia, walking forward unconsciously.
(Damn it...)
Looking at Lonis behind her, Elucia frowned tightly.
If possible, she also wanted to explain the situation to Lonis... but time was currently urgent, plus they were still on the street, so there was no time for detailed explanations.
Moreover, volunteer work was limited, and if they went late, there would be none left.
For example, relic tour guide was a very popular volunteer job... If they accepted this work, not only could they earn lots of points, but if they were lucky, they might even have the opportunity to visit the Clear Temple. (Not access)
But Lonis's lateness had disrupted all these plans.
The good jobs should have already been taken, and even if they rushed to the club center now, the only work they could get would be maid volunteer work.
This work had no relation to the temple itself, but rather involved taking care of King Ruowei Palace's entourage... basically equivalent to being waitresses, with no technical content and absolutely no possibility of getting close to the Clear Temple.
The only benefit of this work was being able to stay on the ruins island at night to survey the island's map and magical energy flow.
But even if they could stay, their movements would definitely be restricted to within the hotel... Elucia didn't want to fall out with the school, so she wouldn't do anything like sneaking out secretly.
Moreover...
(Hmph, just because you got the status of Excellent Maid, you don't want to be bullied anymore?)
......
Looking at the silver-haired girl, Elucia snorted coldly... In fact, because Academy Island was a safe place, she had been much gentler with Lonis recently. Even if Lonis didn't follow orders, she wouldn't really bully her.
But if they were in a dangerous place and Lonis didn't obey her commands...
Elucia couldn't imagine what terrible consequences that would lead to: this silver-haired girl had no proper understanding of danger at all, and every time she acted on her own, it would bring great danger to herself.
So obeying her commands was absolute.
Besides...
A trace of unease vaguely passed through Elucia's heart.
She didn't know where this unease came from, but she felt... tonight on the ruins island, something very dangerous might happen.
This feeling was very hazy and had no concrete evidence, making it impossible for Elucia to contact the school authorities to prepare countermeasures in advance.
So she had to ensure that "Lonis would be obedient," because only this way could she guarantee the stupid maid's safety.
(Is there something wrong with Ruowei Palace... hmm, there's that possibility, need to be on guard.)
Because she had been thinking about tonight's events all along, Elucia had no mood to care about Lonis's feelings.
So just like that, Elucia arrived at the club center and accepted the maid work.
"You two students can change clothes in the changing room. After changing, you can go to the ruins island through the teleportation array here."
"Mm, I understand, thank you."
"Uh?"
Throughout the journey, Lonis hadn't said a word.
Only when she heard they needed to change clothes did her body tremble, as if understanding something.
"We h-have to go to the changing room?"
"Hmph, what else?"
"Ugh..."
Facing Elucia who was so close, Lonis felt somewhat at a loss.
She also knew that her emotions had been somewhat out of control earlier, or rather... she might have misunderstood Elucia.
After all, what kind of person Elucia was, didn't she understand?
Back in the Snow Kingdom, she had been misunderstood by those common people, making her heart very dejected, and she hadn't been able to protect everyone.
And wasn't she the closest person to her? How could she also misunderstand Elucia, even feel despair toward her?
And she had indeed been late...
Although Elucia's mockery was excessive, she was at fault first and should have obediently accepted Elucia's criticism and apologized before discussing other matters.
(Sigh, what am I doing...)
However, even now, Lonis couldn't bring herself to apologize.
She could only pretend to be angry, following silently behind Elucia without saying a word, then...
"Lonis, did you hear me?"
"Eh?"
"We need to change clothes now. Hurry up and take off your clothes for me. What are you standing there stupidly for?"
......
Staring at her, Elucia said very arrogantly.