Chapter 2: Of Course, Debtors Have to Be Humble!

Su Yuewei nodded repeatedly. If Sister Elumeng said it was a perk, then it must be a perk.

“Hold my hand tightly. A cute little thing like you, without a big sister by your side, could easily get pounced on by others.”

Elumeng held Su Yuewei’s hand, explaining how terrifying the girls of this world could be.

After integrating with the source of magic, girls’ bodies could generate magical energy.

With magic, they could cast spells, enhance their bodies, sustain life functions… Magic was practically all-purpose, but there was never enough of it.

The amount of magic a girl could produce in a given time was limited. To gain more, you’d need expensive magic supplements, but…

Elumeng’s serious tone paused, then she pointed at a cute girl collapsed on the ground ahead.

“Our bodily fluids are the lowest-grade, almost free magic supplements.”

Mid-conversation, the girl on the ground spotted Su Yuewei and Elumeng.

She scrambled up, charging toward Su Yuewei like a zombie.

“Hehe~ Oh, hehe! Little cutie! Little cutie!”

The girl’s face twisted with fanaticism, her tongue lolling as she rushed forward.

So scary!

Su Yuewei hid behind Elumeng. This world was too oppressive—er, too dangerous!

Thud!

Before the girl could get close, a translucent blue fist sent her flying.

A giant blue hand hovered beside Elumeng, a common spell among witches who mastered magic. One hand? Pfft, three hands were way better!

Whether for daily life or… nighttime activities, it was a wildly popular spell!

“You just wait! One day, I’ll be stronger than you!”

The blasted girl got up like nothing happened, stumbling away.

But before leaving, she threw a longing glance at Su Yuewei and spat a fierce remark at Elumeng.

“So, a cute girl like you better stick by my side when you’re out, or I can’t guarantee your safety~”

Elumeng adjusted her halo, seizing the chance to drill a lesson into Su Yuewei.

Only your Sister Elumeng is good to you!

All the other girls out there? Bad news!

Su Yuewei nodded, her eyes fixed on the list she clutched.

She still had a ton of interest to pay today…

Looking at the tasks, she let out a long sigh. If she didn’t keep up with payments, Elumeng might sell her off as a pet to those rich older sisters.

From what the girls who dressed and packed her said, those older sisters were terrifying!

Rumor had it, girls who fell into their hands could barely leave the house once a month—and needed crutches to walk when they did. No way did she want to end up like that!

“Tasks, debts…”

Su Yuewei’s hands shook as she gripped the list. For the foreseeable future, her life would revolve around those two things.

“Eat ice cream with Elumeng…”

Looking up, she spotted an ice cream shop by the road—perfect for ticking off one of the tasks. How lucky!

Huh?

Elumeng led Su Yuewei down the street but showed no intention of heading into the ice cream shop, pulling her along instead.

Su Yuewei glanced back at the shop fading behind them, stopped, and asked when Elumeng would take her to try ice cream.

“Hm? Ice cream? Little cutie Su Yuewei, you’re the one in debt here~ Why should I help you complete your task list~”

Elumeng stopped, turned, and smiled at Su Yuewei.

The debtor was Su Yuewei. The one responsible for paying interest was Su Yuewei. Elumeng was just the creditor.

Didn’t they say the debtor was the boss these days? So how could she actively demand interest from Su Yuewei?

No, Su Yuewei should offer what she could, and Elumeng would take it. That’s the proper debtor-creditor dynamic!

“You…”

Su Yuewei caught the meaning in Elumeng’s tone.

This list was her interest to pay, not tasks Elumeng demanded they do together! This wasn’t some couple’s to-do list!

“This…”

Su Yuewei glanced back at the ice cream shop, then at Elumeng, who stood before her with a smiling gaze.

She tugged at her skirt, feeling reluctant and shy, then took a deep breath and looked up at the angelic girl.

“Um… Sister Elumeng~ Please… please eat ice cream with me~”

Her face flushed with embarrassment as she begged Elumeng to accept her invitation.

Acting cute and humbling herself just to eat ice cream with a girl…

For Su Yuewei, who was a young man not long ago, this was beyond mortifying!

She wanted to crawl into a hole, but to pay the interest, she had no choice.

“But little sister Su Yuewei, you’re penniless. How can you treat me to ice cream~”

Elumeng stifled a laugh, feigning confusion as she questioned Su Yuewei.

Gulp!

Treat… Su Yuewei realized she might have jumped from one pit into another.

“Alright, I’ll cover the ice cream this time and deduct it from your future salary~”

Elumeng found teasing Su Yuewei endlessly amusing, especially watching her emotions swing—those adorable expression changes!

Salary?

Su Yuewei looked at Elumeng, puzzled. She’d get paid to attend school?

“Of course~ You’re a teaching assistant, a proper staff member! Not only are tuition and dorms free, you’ll even get a monthly salary—about three thousand a month~”

Teaching assistants weren’t just students! They helped with daily teaching tasks, so getting paid was perfectly normal.

Three thousand a month, thirty-six thousand a year if she didn’t eat or drink… In less than ten years, she could pay off her debt!

Elumeng led Su Yuewei into the ice cream shop.

It was an unmanned shop run by magic, bright and spacious with tables and chairs neatly arranged. Soft light from white magical lamps created a cozy atmosphere.

They sat at a table.

“Here’s the menu.”

As they settled into the white chairs, a blue holographic screen popped up—a magical menu filled with delicious ice cream options.

Elumeng smiled and slid the screen toward Su Yuewei.

“Little cutie, what’ll you pick~”