Chapter 3816: Someone Was Blocking the Road!
"..."
Unfortunately, Frieren didn't seem to consider her disciple's resentment and dissatisfaction at all. She made the decision then and there:
"Then it's settled."
"When we get to Äußerst, we'll first visit the Magic Association to learn the details and requirements of the exam. Then we'll analyze everything carefully and come up with a plan."
"We'll all sign up together."
"Fern, you're taking the exam too."
She spoke with absolute certainty, then made a point of looking at Fern and stressing that this was an order from her teacher.
"Mm-hmm!"
"Remember, whoever gets the worst score has to do the housework!"
"For a whole year!"
Elaina nodded enthusiastically beside them, adding her own gleeful stipulation.
Clearly, she had long resented being dragged into helping Fern with chores from time to time. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been quite so eager.
"You guys..."
Seeing that her objection had been overruled and the matter was settled, Fern lowered her head in dismay and let out a mournful cry.
"Ugh—"
"That's so unfair!"
"You used to help with the housework once in a while... Now you'll have an excuse to make me do everything by myself."
Fern didn't even need to wait for the results. She could already see her own bleak "maid" life stretching out before her for the next year.
However, before they could discuss the optional "housework bet" or the exam any further, the magic carriage, which had been traveling smoothly with barely a hint of a jolt, suddenly began to brake hard without warning.
Screee—
Then came a soft clunk. For the first time, the four inside felt the carriage rock. It slammed on the brakes and came to an abrupt stop.
"Hm?"
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Annie was the first to notice something was wrong.