It’s a sedative. When did I come into contact with it?
The Magical Girl realized it, but it was too late. Her head felt like it was frozen solid, unable to think any further.
She tried to return to her room, but her legs had already given way completely, unable to move. Her hand slid down the wall as she crouched in the corner.
Using the last of her strength, she enveloped her body with a shimmering thin-layer shield, like a cocoon.
"Miss Saili, why are you here?"
The Magical Girl jerked her head up to find a black-haired boy watching her. He was in the sunlight, while she was in the shadowy corner of the room.
The sharp contrast of light left her dazed for a moment, and before she could see his face clearly, she fainted.
It’s unclear how long time had passed.
When the Magical Girl finally regained consciousness and opened her eyes, she found she was no longer in the same place.
She looked around and discovered she was inside a modest-sized cave. Hanging all around were Glowing Crystals, and the cave had a neutral temperature with no peculiar smell, everything was very clean.
Moreover, the entire space was very even, as if someone had intentionally shaped it into a perfectly square chamber.
And what’s going on with her now?
The Magical Girl looked down at herself.
Although her Mage’s Skirt was unharmed, and the shield she cast on herself just before fainting gently clung to her skin, indicating no danger had befallen her.
But what is this posture?
The Magical Girl’s hands and feet were bound, her arms spread open, her legs tightly together, forming a ’T’ locked by a long wooden stick behind her, with a pile of wood beneath her.
Isn’t this the scene she planned to interrogate the villager named Theo?
Why has she become the main character?
The black-haired girl could no longer maintain her composure. Her eyes darted around in a panic, but the place was empty.
After taking a moment to calm herself, the Magical Girl clearly understood what had happened—
She had been drugged.
Revisiting what she had consumed that day, it was only the fruit she carried and the deep spring water from Elf Forest given by Lureya.
Couple this with the scene revealed only to Lureya and Lina, what had happened was rather apparent.
A traitor had emerged within their alliance of three maidens!
And that traitor was Lureya of the Elf Race.
The black-haired girl bit her lip in distress.
Why did Lureya betray her! And create such a scene, was it a provocation against her?
Her becoming prey to the Elf Race, a blatant provocation?!
The Magical Girl recalled what Weasley said to her when she left the tower.
Be wary of elves, especially those traveling across the continent; they are incredibly cunning, so be careful when dealing with them.
She did take that advice in, but upon meeting Lureya, she thought Weasley’s words were too harsh.
Although an elf, the blonde flat-chested girl was surprisingly easy to get along with, occasionally revealing a clumsy aura.
Completely like someone trying hard to hide the fact that they’re an idiot!
But now, Saili realized she couldn’t see through Lureya at all, couldn’t understand this blonde elf maiden.
Was it all an act all along?
Deliberately acting clumsy to bewilder her heart, thus preparing for the sedative.
To capture her, she actually spent half a month acting this way...
Whether it’s willpower, execution, or any other aspect, this elf is truly terrifying.
Her mind raced, unable to fathom why Lureya wanted to capture her.
The black-haired girl gradually developed a reverence and fear for the elf maiden.
"I’m sorry, teacher, I’ve made the mistake you warned me about..."
The Magical Girl bit her lip regretfully.
At this point, soft footsteps echoed through the cave.
As the footsteps drew closer, reflected by the Glowing Crystal, a graceful maiden gradually appeared before her.
With flowing golden hair, the blonde girl stopped, holding a water bottle in both hands, staring blankly at her.
"Lureya! Why did you betray our alliance?!"
Before the blonde girl could open her mouth, the Magical Girl already started questioning, her crisp, angry voice echoing within the cave.