"Is there something Princess Alice needs?" Student Xi Nuo asked, looking at Alice.
"I came to find Milia! Is she here?"
"Milia, someone's looking for you!"
Milia walked over and saw Princess Alice.
"Is there something Princess Alice needs?"
Milia asked in a calm tone.
"Oh, that thing I asked you about before, the apprenticeship!"
"Ah, that! I forgot about it because of the incident at the Academy. I'll get back to you in a while!"
"Is there anything else, Princess Alice?"
"No!"
Milia closed the door without hesitation.
"Lady Alice, why do you want to find her? To ask about an apprenticeship?"
The Vice-Captain beside Alice asked.
"Her strength is greater than mine!"
"What? Her strength is greater than Lady Alice's!" the Blue-haired youth exclaimed in shock.
As the Martial Heart Festival champion, Alice's strength had essentially reached the pinnacle of the Midgar Kingdom.
But for someone younger than Princess Alice to appear, whose strength was greater than Princess Alice's, completely shattered his worldview.
This was simply a fantasy.
The Vice-Captain had the same thought.
Milia, with her cute girl appearance, actually being stronger than Princess Alice, was too unbelievable.
Alice wanted to say something more, but the other party had already closed the door, so she didn't say anything further.
She turned and left.
Inside the house,
"What is this apprenticeship Alice mentioned?" Student Xi Nuo asked.
"Reporting to Master, it's the same situation as with Alexia. After learning of my strength, she wants to ask about my master, hoping to become an apprentice and grow stronger!"
"I see!"
"Master, how should I respond to her?"
"How to respond, let me think... Alice isn't bad-looking, but it's probably not the right time yet. She needs to experience defeat first, then... let's put it aside for now!"
"Understood!"
"Oh, by the way, I heard there's an open-air hot spring here! Want to go for a soak together?"
At this moment, several figures suddenly emerged.
Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Zeta.
The four of them intended to discuss the upcoming Sanctuary matters with Student Xi Nuo.
Of course, Delta wouldn't participate in the discussion; she was just there to see Student Xi Nuo.
Seeing so many women, Milia wisely left first. She was well aware of her status as a maid.
Only the Seven Shadows were worthy of Master Shadow; she was not.
"Master, I'll go book the place!"
Milia herself was a small wealthy woman, because her father was Viscount Olba, and Viscount Olba, backed by the Mitsugoshi Company, had a large amount of tax revenue, and Milia also had a large amount of pocket money... At this time, the hot spring owner felt he would make a fortune, as it was recently the opening period of the Sanctuary, with a large flow of customers.
Early in the morning, the hot spring owner opened for business, waiting for customers to arrive.
At this moment, Milia walked in.
"Welcome!"
"I want to book the entire place!"
"What?" The hot spring owner felt he had misheard.
He had been running a hot spring for so long and had never heard of such a thing as booking the entire place.
"I want to book the entire place! One million Zenny!"
"One million Zenny!" The owner looked incredulous; with so much money, he would be rolling in it.
"Two million Zenny!" Milia raised the price again.
The owner was stunned at this point, completely not expecting the other party to raise the price.
This time the owner didn't speak, he wanted to hear if the other party would raise the price again.
Milia was not a fool; the other party's thoughts were written all over his face.
"I advise you not to refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!"
Milia looked at the hot spring owner with killing intent.
"Yes! I'll put out the 'Full' sign right away!"
Milia took out a bag of gold coins and handed them to the owner!
One gold coin was equivalent to one hundred thousand Zenny. 20 gold coins were two million.
Alice had just arrived at the entrance of the hot spring when she saw Milia.
"Milia, are you also here to soak in the hot springs? What a coincidence!"
"No, I'm not here to soak in the hot springs, I'm here to book the entire place!"
"Book the entire place?"
"I'm going on a date with Student Xi Nuo at the hot spring, so of course, I have to book the entire place!"
"..."
Alice didn't quite understand. Two people could just soak for a while; why book the entire place?
She didn't understand but showed respect.
'Can we talk then?'
"No, I'm not interested!"
Alice's mouth twitched. She felt that Milia seemed to enjoy snapping at people.
Alice wasn't angry about this; after all, the other party was strong, so a bad temper was understandable.
Alice still didn't understand why Milia and Student Xi Nuo got together.
She had investigated Student Xi Nuo. Student Xi Nuo was unremarkable, only having a very capable older sister. His own strength in the Magic Swordsman Academy was average, neither strong nor weak.
Compared to Milia, the gap was evident.
The difference in strength could be described as a world apart.
Of course, Alice would certainly not speak ill of Student Xi Nuo at this time.
She needed to show Milia enough respect now.
Although this hot spring was the best nearby, going to one a bit less fancy was fine too.
Alice left.
After Alice left, many people wanted to enter the hot spring but were stopped.
Learning that the place was booked, many were displeased and wanted to resort to violence, but each of them was beaten black and blue by Milia.
After those people witnessed Milia's strength, they no longer dared to be presumptuous and could only run away dejectedly.
Soon it was night.
Student Xi Nuo entered the hot spring.
The water inside the hot spring was changed by Milia, who urged the owner to do so, ensuring safety and hygiene. The bath towels were also brand new.
As Student Xi Nuo's maid, Milia would demand that she do everything to the best of her ability.
Although the hot spring was deserted, the owner wasn't sad at all. Booking the entire place for one day completely earned him several months' worth of money; it was truly a huge profit.
Student Xi Nuo entered the hot spring with Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Zeta.
Zeta often bickered with Delta.
Rather than bickering, it was more like Zeta playing with a puppy.
Delta's intelligence was not high, and she was always teased by Zeta.
Cats and dogs not getting along is a tradition.
Student Xi Nuo didn't interfere either. Student Xi Nuo occasionally petted the dog and stroked the cat.
Student Xi Nuo really liked Zeta's ears and always enjoyed touching them.
Every time Zeta's ears were touched, her face would turn particularly red. Student Xi Nuo wasn't sure why; he was just enjoying the caress.
The group entered the open-air hot spring, discussing the next day's plan. As they chatted, everyone's gaze fell on a certain spot on Student Xi Nuo.
Of course, they were all looking at Student Xi Nuo's face... (Wanted to write, but was afraid)... Student Xi Nuo finished his bath and stretched.
"Delta is truly like a dog; she always wants to bite me!"