CHAPTER 327: CHAPTER 187: SPIRIT CONTRACT, ACTIVATE!

An hour earlier.

In the Elf Forest, still shrouded in the misty dawn, a blond maiden emerges from the school.

The maiden is none other than Lureya.

After completing the exchange student procedures these days, Lureya, as the soon-to-be exchange student heading to the Human World, has practically become a half-free agent within the school.

Being a Sunday, Lureya decides to return to her three-story little house and peacefully spend the weekend.

Upon returning to her three-story house in the residential area of the Elf Race, the sky is tinged with the slight glow of dawn, and the streets near the house are lined with elves tending to flowers, their fragrance faintly wafting in the air.

Back home, she has a simple breakfast.

Two toasted slices of bread spread with blueberry jam, a specialty of the Elf Forest, and a cup of hot milk.

That’s considered Lureya’s breakfast for today.

The library at the Elf School is open twenty-four hours a day.

Lureya spent last night in the library.

Though she stayed an entire night, she isn’t feeling tired.

Returning to her room, she takes off her shoes and socks, and too lazy to shower, she simply gives herself a self-cleaning spell before diving into bed.

Lureya takes out the book she borrowed from the library from her Storage Space.

[Explaining the Spiritual Techniques of Contracts]

"Even after reading all night, there are still so many things I don’t understand..."

Lureya mutters softly, continuing to flip through the book.

Who said the Elf Maiden is just a laid-back underachiever who goes with the flow?

Now, it’s one of those rare moments of seriousness for the Elf Maiden!

After seriously reading the book for a while, seemingly trying to find answers but not succeeding, Lureya briefly loses focus, gently lifts the hem of her clothes, and touches her smooth belly.

Lureya recalls Nico’s teaching session from that day at school.

[Flashback]

"Look at the blackboard, look at the blackboard; this question is sure to be on the test. It wasn’t tested last year, but it’s definitely coming this year."

Nico taps the blackboard with a book.

The elf students jot down their notes accordingly.

This is a class about [Spirit Contract]. Nico is highlighting the exam points for everyone.

"The Spirit Contract is a unique contract of our Elf Race, and its energy is powerful. No matter what creature is contracted, after the contract is complete, they must obediently listen to us, the contractors, and acknowledge us as their masters."

Nico’s voice carries from the podium to the back of the classroom.

Sitting at the back of the classroom by the window, Lureya looks unconvinced, her right hand supporting her cheek.

It’s a lie; she’s always called Shami her master.

"When selecting a contract object, the Elf Race goes to the Wanling Mountain Range north of the Elf Forest to choose a suitable Spiritual Object as the contract object."

At this moment, an elf student in the front row raises a hand.

"Professor Nico, when do we go to the Wanling Mountain Range to pick Spiritual Objects?"

"Yeah, we’ve never used the Spirit Contract, yet we already have to memorize so much content?"

An elf boy grumbles.

Nico calmly looks over.

"This is the stage of learning theoretical knowledge. Next year, we’ll take you to the Wanling Mountain Range to find suitable Spiritual Objects for contracting. Normally, the Spirit Contract is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an Elf, so everyone should cherish their Spirit Contract."

Nico earnestly surveys the students beneath the podium. Upon hearing they could go to the Wanling Mountain Range next year, the classroom becomes lively.

"Of course, the contract itself is a mutual choice. If the Spiritual Object doesn’t choose you as a master, you can’t force the contract."

Nico adds.

"—In any case, remember, the objects of the Spirit Contract are very broad. Even the kittens and puppies you encounter on the road can become contract objects. Therefore, don’t carelessly use the Spirit Contract!"

But the students in the classroom seem to be imagining possibilities already, completely ignoring Nico’s warning.

"Don’t worry, Professor Nico, we’ll keep our contract opportunity well-protected."

"Yeah, yeah, saving it for the unicorn."

"Hey, I want a Druid~"

Among the laughing faces, a fair maiden furrows her eyebrows tightly.

Sitting in the last row of the classroom, Lureya gulps.

Yeah, that’s right; thinking about it now, it seems her Spirit Contract is with Shami, right?

For so long, Shami has been using the Demon Envoy Contract to force strange things upon her. Lureya has already gotten used to seeing Shami as the master, almost believing she simply signed a Demon Envoy Contract.

It was the [Demon Envoy Contract] and [Spirit Contract] achieved simultaneously!

Which means her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Spirit Contract is gone!

How could she hide the fact that she already gave her first contract to Shami? And without the Spirit Contract, it means all the Spiritual Objects in the Wanling Mountain Range are out of reach for her!

After class, Lureya nervously follows Nico.

"Professor Nico, what if I’ve already used the contract?"

Nico stops, lifting her finger to adjust her glasses on her nose, her voice questioning.

"Hmm?"

"I, I have a friend who accidentally used her Spirit Contract..."

"With what object was the contract signed?"

Lureya hesitates.

She definitely can’t mention the Demon King.

"An object she really likes...?"

Lureya whispers.

Hearing this, Nico doesn’t scold her, instead she sighs deeply.

"So, such a thing does happen..."

"Huh?"