Reborn as a short-lived loli who can only live for three years

After finding the final treasure, the next goal is clear.

Go to the secret realm of the poisonous curse, use the power of the curse to destroy the blue flower, and then use the silver bell to purify the curse.

There were less than three weeks left until the start of school, but they could not set out for the Cursed Secret Realm immediately.

Because according to the exploration team's literature research, the Nanbanli Forest Secret Realm - which is their next target secret realm - will enter a secret realm dormancy period in four days.

During these four days, they can concentrate on resting and recovering, and the exploration team must also prepare appropriate props and equipment to deal with the dangers inside.

After exploring two extremely difficult secret realms in succession, everyone of them was tired.

……

"When will the next poison attack be...exactly?"

Chu Yu asked while discussing the details of the curse replacement.

"The gardener gave us two antidotes, one corresponding to the beginning of the holiday, and the other for the start of school two months later. The exact time is difficult to estimate, but... we should not be poisoned before school starts." Wan Ye Xi speculated.

This means that if they want to wait for the moment when the curse destroys the blue flower, they will be doomed to not be able to return to school on time.

"Eh...are we going to postpone the start of school?" Ying heard the hidden meaning again.

"With life at stake, who cares about school starting? Don't worry! I will handle it properly!" Shi Zhimeng patted her chest and left everything to her.

"what are you up to?"

Just in case, Wan Ye Xi asked her.

"I plan to nominally invite you to attend the Century Magic Exhibition abroad. The exhibition happens to be held during the first few days of school. There will definitely be many teachers and students absent from the academy, so it is reasonable for you to return late!"

It sounds like a very legitimate reason indeed.

“When will the poison from your insects become active next time?” Chu Yu looked at Ivy again.

"The first batch will be in seven days, and the second batch will be in eleven days."

In order to ensure that the curse was perfect, Ivy carefully prepared many poisonous insects in different growth stages as the first test subjects. Shi Zhimeng specially prepared a constant temperature cultivation room for her to place her insects.

Even though Ivy herself had gotten used to that kind of scene, she would still occasionally scare Ying Youyou who came to visit her. After all, few girls were not afraid of insects, especially those that were black, big, and poisonous.

If he had a choice, Ivy wouldn't want to be a wild child playing with bugs every day.

Fortunately, these poisonous insects grew up healthily under her care and were able to eat all the flowers and plants clean every time.

"As expected of Xiao Wei, you are so thoughtful!" Shi Zhimeng praised.

"Thank you."

"It seems that we have enough time. We are lucky this time to catch up with the dormant period of the secret realm."

The difficulty of exploring the secret realms during the dormant period will be greatly reduced, which will make it easier for them to explore the eighth level secret realms.

……

……

The warm sunshine and the pleasant afternoon should have been a time to rest and wash away fatigue, but Ivy suddenly woke up from a nightmare and sat up.

The surroundings were extremely quiet and everything was normal. She quickly forgot the content of her nightmare, but she was now restless and unable to fall asleep again.

"...?"

Glancing outside the door, Ivy seemed to see his 'inner demon' walking out.

She immediately got up, cleared away her sleepiness and chased after him.

The inner demon was always ahead of her. No matter how hard she tried to chase him, it seemed as if there was always only one step between them.

Ivy chased him out of the room, into the corridor, down the stairs, out of the small building, and all the way to the outdoor garden.

“Where are you going?” Ivy asked as he chased after the figure in front of him who looked just like him.

But the inner demon never stopped.

"Answer me!" Ivy cast a spell.

The magic penetrated the inner demon's figure without any suspense and broke the branches in front.

But she actually knew the answer a long time ago. From the moment she woke up, the magic power she exuded had already captured the location of everyone nearby.

The inner demon is getting closer and closer to Ying.

Is it because she sensed the location first that the inner demon took action?

Questions flashed through Ivy’s mind.

But Ying Youyou's figure soon appeared in their sight. At this time, the inner demon finally stopped. It stood right in front of Ivy, facing Ying Youyou, and slowly opened its arms, as if welcoming a hug.

Ying noticed Ivy immediately, her eyes lit up and she ran over happily.

"Avi! Why are you here?"

As Ying's footsteps got closer and closer, the inner demon manifested a dagger in his hand and pointed it at her.

The dagger flashed with a faint cold light.

Is it an illusion? Or is it real?

Evie was in a state of confusion.

The inner demon is undoubtedly an illusion, but why does it insist on doing this? What impact will it have on reality? Will it cause real harm to Ying? Or will it penetrate the past?

What will happen?

A judgment must be made quickly.

"do not come!"

Just before the inner demon was about to stab Ying Youyou, Ivy shouted.

Ying was so frightened that she immediately stopped and looked stunned.

"…Avi?"

The inner demon turned around at this moment, and it seemed to reveal a wicked smile. It rushed towards Ying Youyou with a knife in hand, and its entire body penetrated through it - and then disappeared.

Ivy opened her eyes wide and looked at Ying Youyou who was unharmed. She slowly retracted her steps, still a little frightened.

Is it alive? Or is it an illusion? Does it have a consciousness of its own? Is it deliberately playing a trick on her?

"What happened suddenly?" Ying's eyes were full of concern, but she hesitated and did not dare to get closer.

“…It’s okay.” Ivy finally shook his head and took a step forward, closing the distance between them.

Ying then relaxed and did not hold any grudge at all.

"Avi was so nervous just now. Did he see some scary bug?"

"Yeah. I saw you were about to step on it... It has spikes on its head, it must be painful if you step on it."

"Huh? I didn't pay attention to my feet at all!" Ying was shocked again, "Is it still there now?"

Evie shook her head.

"It's gone."

"It's the most frightening thing when it disappears. I always feel like it will pop up in an unexpected place at any time."

"yes……"

Ivy tilted her head slightly.

In the corner of his eye, the inner demon took shape again and stood quietly behind them without taking any action.

Like an indifferent bystander.

"But why are you outside?" Ivan asked calmly, ignoring its existence. "Aren't you sleeping?"

Ying smiled sheepishly again.

"Hehe... I was still thinking about my cool performance before, so I sneaked out to practice."

"Light wings unfolded?"

"Yeah, but it was indeed affected by the secret realm at that time. If I use it now, the power is not as strong as before!" Ying was a little dejected again, "It seems that I need to practice more."

"Well, come on."