A Morning’s Intrigue

Mmm~ This big bed is so comfortable, I think I’ll just lie here a little longer…

“You can’t do that, Master~”

Hillisa offered Liyahiss a morning kiss upon her forehead.

Mmm-smoochie~

The gentle stimulus fully roused Liyahiss from her slumber, causing her to stretch her arms high above her head. Hillisa, understanding her unspoken request, helped her sit up.

“Is there something important for waking me so early?”

Liyahiss casually used [Auto-Cleanse], quickly shaking off the last vestiges of sleep.

“While I was out buying groceries this morning, I overheard something I believe will pique your interest, Master.”

“Oh? What is it? Something fun?”

Liyahiss’s eyes sparkled like stars, brimming with anticipation.

“The academy here is sending its students for outdoor training. Would Master care to observe?”

“What’s so interesting about a bunch of brats? Still, since I have nothing better to do, I might as well spice things up for them, hehe~”

Liyahiss walked to the mirror, activating [Instant Wardrobe].

With her recently increased height, her skirt now appeared shorter than before, and her black stockings sat lower, revealing more of her fair thighs. The orange bloomers beneath her black skirt also sat higher with her elevated hips.

“Although I’ve ascertained the specific time, the location remains unknown. It may require a bit of effort from Master.”

“Ah, that… leave it to me!”

In the center of the academy’s plaza, hundreds of new students, who had just passed their elemental affinity tests and enrolled, stood in perfectly aligned formations.

“You are the new hope of our school. This combat drill is intended to hone your battle instincts and provide you with practical experience…”

On the platform, a mentor held a pre-prepared speech, delivering an inspiring opening address as a matter of routine before formally introducing the rules.

“The mentor is so long-winded! Can’t they just get to the point? I can’t wait any longer!”

“Exactly! My hands are already itching for a fight!”

“Hehe~ Are you sure it’s not the ‘other’ mouth that’s thirsty?”

“What nonsense are you spouting?! Who would get aroused by a monster?”

“I wouldn’t say no. I heard some monsters are gooey slimes, and their slime can dissolve clothes…”

“Ah? That’s terrifying! I wish I’d worn more layers…”

“If my whole body were wrapped in cool, squishy slime, I can’t imagine how amazing that would feel…”

“Please stop talking, I’m almost going to climax right here…”

“Damn it, that image is stuck in my head now!”

The mentor finally laid out the rules, which, in essence, were as follows: each student would wear a protective thigh-band that significantly boosted their defense, then they would enter a teleportation gate one by one. Once inside, they were to hunt monsters, and their performance would be evaluated based on the number and strength of their kills.

Led by the first mentor, hundreds of students entered in batches. Finally, the last mentor prepared to step through, and the teleportation gate began to shimmer, ready to close.

These students nowadays, each batch is worse than the last. Back in my day, I was one of the top talents in the class…

“Then why are you still here? Is it out of passion? Or do you wish to entrust your unfulfilled aspirations to the next generation?”

“Who’s there?!”

The remaining mentor froze the moment they turned around.

“Could you tell me where those students went?”

“The mountain forests outside the city.”

“Alright, forget about me~”

“Understood.”

For Liyahiss, who possessed the abilities of [King of Phantasm], gathering information was utterly effortless.

“Hehe, my little darlings, big sister has come to visit you. Make sure to show me your true selves~”