"Let's put this strange question aside for now."
Einstein rested her hand on her chin, her gaze sweeping over Book of Fuxi and Water's Edge before she spoke noncommittally.
"Based solely on the answers, all four should be ELFs, right?"
Although she didn't know the details of Selune's Elegy and Bella, but based on the question's mention of the ELF Academy, as well as Water's Edge and Book of Fuxi who were also ELFs, she could roughly guess this.
However, while understanding that all four options were ELFs didn't help ger get the correct answer.
After all, the question asked which of the following options had discovered Theresa's secret.
And they had no idea what the question entailed, not even the answer.
"Why bother? Just guess at something!" Tesla didn't bother dwelling on this and simply offered a straightforward suggestion.
Although Einstein had some reservations, she had to admit that this crude method was the simplest way to handle the clueless question.
"How about... three short, one long, pick the longest answer?"
When it came to the four-choice section, the super-student Kiana couldn't help but start promoting her answering tips.
Of course, everyone present rolled their eyes.
Three long, one short, pick the shortest; three short, one long, pick the longest.
A god of war who struggles academically might consider this a treasure.
However...
Among the people present...
Tesla, Mei, and Tesla were at the intellectual ceiling, the forefront of human science.
Although Himeko was a martial arts Valkyrie, she also had a wealth of knowledge, thanks to her father being a doctor and having read countless books in her youth. Considerably qualified.
There's nothing much to say about Bronya; she's always had good intelligence.
Even Theresa who's a bit of a loser has accumulated a considerable amount of knowledge simply by aging. Although—knowledge doesn't equal wisdom.
Fu Hua's style is a bit like a stuffy old-fashioned antique, having completely forgotten much of her past, but she still possesses considerable wisdom.
Except...
No way, no way, there really aren't any students who are poor students here, are there?
Looking at everyone's expressions of looking at someone who is struggling academically, Kiana blushed as she realized she was the only one who was an idiot.
Seeing her embarrassment, Mei stepped in to smooth things over.
"Ahem, I don't think what Kiana said makes sense. It doesn't make much difference, after all."
Kiana was touched by this.
She secretly praised Mei for being so good.
With Mei's encouragement, the question was finally answered using Kiana's trick, with Theresa taking the responsibility.
And the result:
The longest-named Selune's Elegy was actually the correct answer.
This result surprised everyone who had already resigned themselves to fate.
Then, the image of this question unfolded.
On the screen:
Two small figures sat on the sofa. The white-haired Blood Embrace looked nervous and guilty, as if she had done something wrong.
Selune's Elegy, with gray hair and a gorgeous evening gown, was enjoying a comic book with great interest.
It was a harmonious scene, and no one noticed anything amiss.
Then, Theresa, wearing a red beret, pushed the door open.
"Oh, I'm so careless!"
"I didn't even bring Judah with me."
She muttered to herself, then, seeing the other figure on the sofa, said with some surprise.
"Selune, did you bring any friends over?"
"Little one, is there anything you want to eat...!!!" While greeting, Theresa glanced at the booklet's cover. Seeing the familiar words, Theresa's face instantly turned into an emoji.
Then, Selune's Elegy was quickly grabbed by the collar and thrown onto the bedroom bed.
As the door closed, Selune's Elegy was left with a questioning expression, a tone that sounded like, "What happened?"
"Little friend, where did you get that book?"
Carrying Judah, Theresa slowly approached with a kind smile.
"Can you give it to me, sister?"
Hearing this, Selune's Elegy dodged as if facing a formidable enemy, clutching the booklet bearing Theresa's portrait and stammering, "You... disrespectful person!"
"This is the authentic work of TeRiRi-sama, the Magical Girl of Light who conquered countless battlefields!"
"It's not for you mortals to touch!"
"Uh..."
A flash of cold sweat appeared on her face.
"Don't worry about that."
With a kind smile, "Quick..."
"Give it to me..."
Theresa reached out and snatched the booklet from Selune's Elegy's hand.
"Give it to me!"
However, Selune's Elegy's movements were truly agile, dodging Theresa repeatedly.
"Huh... huh... huh... huh... huh..."
Exhausted, Theresa couldn't help but complain.
"How can you run so fast, little one? You're killing me!"
Desperate, she suddenly thought of something, and a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes.
"Ahem..."
She coughed, cleared her throat, and rallied.
"Hey, little friend, let me tell you a secret."
"Actually, TeRiRi and I are very good friends."
"If you give me this book right now..."
With a face full of deception, Theresa's eyes flickered with temptation.
"Maybe I can get TeRiRi's autograph for you."
"Stop it! Scam!"
Selune's Elegy leaped down from the wall, shielding the booklet with one hand, and shouted, "TeRiRi-sama will never be friends with a mean aunt like you who steals children's things."
"Aunt?!"
Hearing this, Theresa who was watching the video, and Theresa in the screen, shared a strikingly similar expression.
"She is a flawless person, embodying the virtues of honesty, grace, and courage."
"How can such beauty be glimpsed by mere mortals like you?!"
With a look of ecstasy on her face, she opened the booklet, its countless rays of light radiating onto her face.
"You unreasonable person, let me show you the greatness of TeRiRi-sama!"
She declared.
Seeing this, Theresa panicked and waved her hands away.
"Wait... wait!"
But the next moment, Selune's Elegy read the words from the booklet aloud.
"I am TeRiRi, the world's cutest magical girl!"
"Savior of this world!"
"Dimension Sonata!"
"You monsters, only destruction awaits you!"
"Shut up! Stop saying that!"
Theresa, flopping around in embarrassment, felt quite frantic, listening to that incredibly childish dialogue.
"Blazing star magic!"
"Burn! TeRiRi~~"
"Liberation is here, my victory!"
"Enough!"
Finally, unable to resist, she pulled out her dazzling magic wand.
"You forced me to do this!"
"The Oath of Judah!"
Before the words were finished, before the next verse could be recited, Selune's Elegy was stunned by the burst of light.
"O superdimensional wand that seals the power of darkness!"
Gripping the dazzling butterfly wand, Theresa's voice reached everyone.
"Show your true power here!"
"The power of miracles transforms into stardust, the magic of light converges within my heart!"
"Dimension Sonata!"
As everyone watched, Theresa transformed into another form. She assumed another pose, namely—Magical Girl TeRiRi!
"Hmm~"
"I'll TeRiRi you~~"
For a moment, Selune's Elegy revealed a fascinated expression.
The audience, stunned by Theresa's transformation, were left speechless.
The person involved, Tgeresa blushed intensely.
Hearing herself speak such idiotic words, and being seen in such a shameful state by so many people, she felt completely humiliated and couldn't even lift her head.
But the scene wasn't over yet, nor was this journey of shame.
"Click"
As the door opened, amidst Selune's Elegy's frenzied gaze, Blood Embrace said:
"Sister Theresa, there's a white-haired older woman at the door looking for you." "You..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Kiana, wearing a red tank top, appeared.
"Auntie, I'm here to get the snack box!"
"Who are you?!"
Against Judah's questioning, Kiana looked at Theresa in shock and exclaimed.
"You... you're the magical girl TeRiRi?!"
"Shut up!"
Extremely embarrassed, Theresa, without hesitation, knocked Kiana down with her wand before she could finish her next sentence.
"Ahahaha~~"
"Kiana, why are you here?!"
Again, amid the dazed stares of the two ELFs, Theresa laughed. "Just now, there was a mosquito on your face, and I swatted it away for you!"
However, this wasn't the end.
"Principal... think Bronya's game console is with you."
Bronya said as she pushed the door open. She was stunned for a moment upon seeing Theresa's outfit, then a hint of joy crossed her face.
"Hey, you're..."
Before she could finish her words, a fiery red light suddenly appeared on Bronya's collar.
"?!"
As the two ELFs trembled, Bronya was transformed into a charcoal figure by the flames. She fell to the ground, puffing out a puff of black smoke.
"Hmm, haha~~"
"Bronya, why are you here?"
Theresa laughed again, clutching her magic wand.
"There's a thread on your clothes just now. I burned it for you."
Another person pushed the door open.
Rita: "Ms. Theresa, the tea party is about to begin. Let's..."
"Bang"
—Rita, dead.
The fourth victim appears.
Fu Hua: "Principal, I made some dumplings. Come join us."
"Bang"
—Fu Hua, dead.
Mei: "Principal, is Kiana trying to steal food from you again?"
"Bang"
—Mei, dead.
"My dear granddaughter, do you want to come with Grandpa..."
—Otto, dead.
Victims arrived one after another.
All seen, known, unfamiliar, even some resembling Theresa herself.
After retreating through the door—dead.
All were piled in a corner of the room, forming a massive murder scene in the dimly lit room.
Amid the screams of the ELFs who had survived to the bitter end,
In response to that eerie smile, a shuddering voice.
"TeRiRi~~"
It formed a scene of hell.