Chapter 5: Aspiring to Become the Kami of the New World

“Damn it, Ye An actually dared to use magic.”

After the Fourth Princess left, Lijie hurriedly took Lulumia away from the trouble spot.

Others hadn’t clearly seen that Ye An’s punch was imbued with the magic ‘Fireworks,’ but as someone involved, Lijie saw it clearly.

Burns are not like fractures; if not treated properly, they leave scars for life.

Sitting in the chair, she held Lulumia’s small hand with one hand, while gently applying ointment with the other. Her unremarkable face showed both indignation and sympathy.

“It’s going to hurt a little, but it’ll get better soon. Be sure to tell your teachers in the Water Element Department—your department has always had a bad relationship with ours, so they’ll definitely argue your case over this.”

“It’s okay.”

Comforted by such a little girl, Lulumia—mentally much older—couldn’t help but smile through her tears.

She focused on the small, cool hand holding hers.

The burning pain from the injury suddenly dulled.

Being cared for feels good. In her past life, no one had really loved her.

Lulumia pouted—if she were a boy, even if Lijie’s looks were only average, she would have been moved.

If Lijie were even prettier, the thought of pursuing her wouldn’t be impossible.

Those who lack affection are easily moved by others’ care, even if it’s just cheap comfort.

It stirs ripples in the heart as if a huge stone were tossed in.

Better to return the money I tricked from them just now.

Her chubby dragon tail swayed gently as Lulumia whispered.

“The money just now…”

“We’ll take care of the money for you. With the Fourth Princess backing us, as long as we scrape together one Gold Coin for Ye An in the next few days, she definitely won’t dare bother you for a long time.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

Lulumia wanted to explain, but seeing Lijie’s motherly gaze, the words stuck in her throat.

Then a crowd of first-year students gathered around, chirping excitedly.

Among them were Lijie’s followers from the cafeteria earlier and other students who came to see the commotion.

Judging by their behavior, most were of commoner origin.

“I heard that magic puppet called Lulumia dumped food on Ye An’s head.”

“I saw it myself. Ye An was crying after being hit, but she didn’t even dare make a sound.”

“Lulumia is awesome! None of us have ever dared treat a noble like that!”

Hearing this, Lulumia felt the students outside the window look at her with respect and admiration.

She couldn’t help but lift the corners of her eyes with pride, as if her burned hand had become a badge of honor.

But not all words in the crowd were kind.

“Doing that will only make Ye An hold a grudge against Lulumia. Who knows when she’ll take revenge after school.”

“I heard that magic puppet owes a lot of nobles money and has a terrible personality. The Water Element Department’s opinion of her isn’t good.”

“Do people with bad personalities hang out with Sister Lijie? Look, Sister Lijie is still applying ointment for her. Besides, borrowing money is borrowing from nobles. That’s robbing the rich to help the poor!”

“Am I the only one who thinks Lulumia is really cute? I wonder if she has a boyfriend…”

“Go die!”

Ah, youth.

Lulumia sighed quietly.

She turned to the corridor and smiled, greeting the students, trying to change the original owner’s poor reputation.

But as soon as the students saw her turn, they scattered like birds, whistling as if not seeing her or pretending to chat with friends, avoiding her gaze entirely.

Still, these actions were enough for Lulumia to realize she had changed her reputation in the Fire Element Department.

She couldn’t help but laugh, shaking her head to herself.

Back on Earth, school was never this popular.

“Mia, you were amazing today.”

Lijie said unexpectedly.

“Ye An’s a second-year and a noble. I’ve never seen her so humiliated. If it were me, I wouldn’t have dared dump food on her head.”

“I only dared because the Fourth Princess was backing me.”

Besides, she was an adult who had spent over a decade in school.

Experience was something they couldn’t compare to. Lulumia muttered.

If you don’t settle this kind of thing on campus, you’ll carry that grudge forever.

If I’m timid after crossing over, what was the point of the whole thing?

Lijie stopped applying ointment; her face, under the sunlight, turned serious.

“Forget Ye An for now. You owe the Fourth Princess five thousand Gold Coins… is that true?”

“It is.”

Lijie’s hand trembled slightly.

She glanced around and lowered her voice.

“You should run away. Leave this Kingdom. Five thousand Gold Coins isn’t something even a noble like Ye An can pay back easily. It’s an endless debt.”

“No need. I have a way to repay it.”

Fortunately, Lijie didn’t ask what the five thousand Gold Coins were for—otherwise, Lulumia wouldn’t have been able to say.

The original owner had been robbing Peter to pay Paul, buying luxury goods and magical tools, all of which had been seized by other creditors.

There was not a single coin left.

At this point, Lulumia took out one Silver Coin and twelve Copper Coins from her empty hand.

She set aside three Copper Coins for herself and returned the rest to Lijie.

“This is all I need. You return the rest to everyone else.”

Before Lijie could push the money back, Lulumia made another request.

“I want Sister Lijie to help me find a skilled carpenter. I have something I need made—it’s an order from the Fourth Princess. If I can’t find one within three days, I…”

Lulumia began to act pitiful again, biting her lip as tears welled up in her eyes.

“D-Don’t cry! I’ll definitely help you.”

Lijie panicked, hurriedly finishing the ointment and bandaging.

Her warm hand held Lulumia’s in promise.

“I know a classmate whose father is a carpenter. I’ll go find him right away.”

Worried that Lulumia might cry again, she quickly added, “I’ve helped him a few times. It’ll definitely work!”

Heh heh.

It sure helps to have a little girl’s body.

“Thank you, Sister Lijie!”

Lulumia’s eyes sparkled with joy, her admiration evident in her expression, which made Lijie feel appreciated.

What followed was simple.

Lijie took Lulumia to find the classmate whose father was a carpenter, explained the request, and then ran off to class.

Lulumia went with the classmate who had no lessons at that time.

As for her own courses, she couldn’t be bothered.

If she couldn’t deliver the Printing Press within three days, she wouldn’t even be able to keep her life.

Only a fool would obediently go to class at such a time.

Years of post-college experience had taught her that good grades don’t guarantee success—there are other things students miss that matter just as much.

Since she couldn’t change the fact she had crossed over to another world, she could only make the best of her situation.

After being given a second chance at life, she had to live it differently from before!

I, Lulumia, will become the Kami of this new world!

Staring out at the bright sky, Lulumia shouted fiercely in her heart.

「Mindfulness Level: 58↑ (Should be 70, but since I’ve been repeatedly deceiving kind-hearted Lijie, it only increased by 3 points).」