Cornflower Witch

Chapter 143 The Recruitment of the Four Seasons Alliance

While enjoying the cake, the two continued to talk, and Hilti gradually learned a lot about the baker's profession.

Although she was somewhat surprised to see the baker's gender as 'Golden Steamed' at first, she quickly understood and accepted the reality.

As Mr. Fred said, there is no essential difference between forging objects from metal and making pastries from food ingredients; both are refinements, recastings, and transformations of existing things.

The negotiation went smoothly, and Hilti and Fred agreed that Hilti would provide them with 2400 catties of 'superior' quality wheat flour, in which case the other party would pay them 72 gold coins as a reward.

“I think I should issue a task to acquire wheat of exceptional quality, and then you can take on the task and complete it. That would be much better,” the other person thought for a moment.

"Oh, why do you do that?" Hiltiya picked up the tea on the table to cleanse her palate and asked curiously.

"This way, we can avoid paying taxes, and the form of the task allows the forestry association to supervise and guarantee it. You don't have to worry about me defaulting on the payment, and I don't have to worry about receiving substandard products."

"I see." The girl nodded, understanding the reason.

This certainly has many advantages, and she can also earn association points by completing the tasks.

The following day, a new task was added to the association's bulletin board in White Rock Fortress to purchase wheat flour. The quantity was exactly 2400 catties, and the quality requirement was 'excellent'. The task was signed 'Wind Oven Bakery'.

Using her student status, Hilti quickly accepted the acquisition task and planned to lead a team to the valley two days later to retrieve the batch of wheat flour.

On the third day, Hilti came to the Forest Association and met with the teacher who was reviewing her progress.

"You must be Siltia, right?" The other person was a sharp-eyed old man, wearing a light green floral cloak and a badge surrounded by flowers and leaves pinned to his chest.

Sensing the other party's aura, she realized they were a 'Third-Tier Emerald' transcendent being, and Xilutiya bowed in greeting.

"Hello, I am Siltia." She had specially pinned the woodland badge to her front today.

Upon seeing the badge, the other party's gaze softened, probably realizing that this girl was a rare genius, and it made sense that she was advancing faster.

“Very good. Please come with me to the second floor of the association so I can check your condition.” The other party nodded and led Siltiya to the second floor of the association’s hall.

It was relatively quiet here, and most of the people who came to do business were senior students at the second level. When they saw Hilti walking upstairs, they looked at her with a little curiosity, but they didn't pay too much attention to her.

Upon arriving at a room, the other party asked Hilti to sit down first, then opened the cover on the table to reveal a sophisticated instrument. It was made of bright yellow metal with a transparent crystal sphere in the center.

"This is an instrument that can detect the strength of sexual energy. Place your hand on it and slowly input the power of [Emerald Honey]."

"I understand." The girl tried placing her hand on the crystal ball and channeling her energy into it.

Soon, a faint emerald halo appeared, and some specks of light also emerged in the crystal.

"Maintain this state for three minutes," the other party said in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on the pointer below the instrument.

Hiltia did as instructed.

About three minutes later, the other party nodded, indicating that it was okay.

“Next is a test of your mental stability.” With that, he took out another crystal ball containing blue liquid, on which floated a small boat.

"Try using your mental power to make the water inside this sphere rotate."

“Okay.” Hilti looked at the crystal ball, then focused her attention.

Soon the liquid inside the crystal ball began to rotate, forming a vortex, and the whole process was incredibly easy.

"Now, make the hollow pearl in the boat float up, and remember that the water must not stop rotating," the other party continued to instruct.

Hiltiya then did as instructed, and a hollow white pearl floated steadily above the small boat.

Five minutes passed, and just when Hilti thought it would continue, the other party nodded, instructing the girl to put down the pearl and return to the small boat. "Alright, that can be finished now." The old man covered the instruments on the table again and walked to another desk to begin writing a report.

"Your mental strength is very stable; you could say you're the best student I've ever seen." He wrote as he told Siltiya the situation.

"This basically eliminates the possibility that you used shortcuts, because such methods will bring many problems and often lead to mental breakdown, loss of control, and incoherence."

"The essence of the honey is exceptionally pure, without any trace of foreign contamination. This means that you have not used external things to improve yourself, and your advancement process is very solid."

After the inspection report was completed, the other party stamped it with their seal to indicate their approval, and then stood up.

“My name is Yude. I am a horticulturist and a full member of the ‘Four Seasons Alliance.’ Our organization focuses on the development, cultivation, and utilization of various resources, and our branches are located all over the continent.”

"If you want to join, I can help you apply as a referrer."

"I heard that joining the 'Four Seasons Alliance' usually requires Tier 3, but I'm only Tier 2 right now. Can I apply?" The girl was slightly surprised.

"Formal members do indeed need to be at the third rank, but the mechanism inside the forest is different from that on the surface. Here, second-ranked trainees are allowed to become prospective members of the organization and enjoy some benefits in advance." It's roughly similar to a large company recruiting students before they officially graduate from university in the girl's previous life.

"Becoming a full member will grant you a special 'potion' as a new member's benefit. Our organization possesses extremely special 'Four Seasons Potions,' which are rare items that you cannot buy or obtain elsewhere," the other party explained regarding the benefits of the Four Seasons Alliance.

"If you become a prospective member now, although you won't get the potions, you can get other training resources as rewards. I can show you the reward list."

After saying that, he rummaged through the drawer and took out a form.

'Second-tier students who join the 'Four Seasons Alliance' can receive the benefits listed in the table below.'

1. Each member may apply to take one free course within the organization each quarter. (The course difficulty must not exceed the intermediate level.)

2. Ten servings of 'Meditation Black Tea' will be provided each quarter to enhance the effects of meditation. (Quality: 'Tier 1 - Emerald Honey')
3. Provide three 'Orchid Fragrance Healing Potions' each quarter. (Quality: 'Tier 1, Emerald Honey, Excellent')
4. A new set of apprentice uniforms will be provided every two years, with one style to choose from for spring, summer, autumn, and winter. (Quality: 'Tier 2 - Excellent')
5. Each year, you can participate in a secret realm exploration organized by the Four Seasons Alliance. The rewards obtained during the process do not need to be handed over.

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'Obligations of Second-Tier Students After Becoming Prospective Members of the 'Four Seasons Alliance''

1. You must reach Tier 3 within ten years, otherwise you will automatically lose your qualification as a prospective member.

2. The forestry association must give an annual rating of 'good' or above. If a forestry association fails to meet the standard three times, the forestry association will be disqualified.

3. Members are not allowed to become probationary or full members of other organizations, and must not slander or betray the 'Four Seasons Alliance'.

4. Participate in two exchange gatherings organized by the 'Four Seasons Alliance' each year to get to know the members of the same cohort.

5. Resources produced and harvested should be traded within the organization as much as possible.

6. If you do not choose to join the 'Four Seasons Alliance' after reaching Tier 3, you will need to pay extra for the benefits during your apprenticeship.

After reviewing the form, Hilti nodded, indicating that she would consider it.

"I plan to stabilize my situation first, learn about the current situation, and then choose an organization to join."

“That’s natural.” The third-tier gardener expressed his understanding, then thought for a moment, wrote down an address on the form, and handed it to Hilti.

"This is my residence in the city. If you have any questions or need help, you can come here to find me." He usually doesn't leave an address to avoid being disturbed, but this silver-haired girl in the black hood is exceptionally talented, so showing some kindness is worthwhile.

"Thank you, Professor Yude." Hiltiya bowed in gratitude.

Seeing that she was quiet and polite and had a peaceful mind, the old man was quite impressed. He then gave Siltiya a few words of encouragement before letting her leave.

In this way, Hilti was officially registered as a second-level student with the Forestry Society and enjoyed many rights and supplies.

(End of this chapter)