Cornflower Witch

Chapter 144 Receiving Supplies
On the first floor of the Forestry Association, bright sunlight streamed through the branches and leaves by the window into the lobby, where a few students came and went, handling their respective affairs.

"Miss Hiltiya, I'm so sorry for taking up your time earlier." The woman who greeted her apologized first before continuing to explain what it would be like to enter the second stage.

"Do you know the earliest origins of the woodland, Miss Siltia?"

"I have some knowledge of it." She knew that the first to develop the world of the film was the 'Silver Glow Church'.

"Coming to the shadow world beneath the mainland was an extremely dangerous undertaking. A 'lighthouse' needed to be built here to maintain the coordinates."

"The initial purpose was to solve the interference of the shadow world on the surface world, and the principle involved the relatively complex theory of mirror symmetry."

"It means that the distortion and mutation of a certain piece of land in the movie world will also cause strange changes in parts of the surface world."

"In order to curb the spread of this distortion and mutation, the surface organizations had to send members into the Shadow World to address the root cause of these distortions and mutations."

“Back then, traveling back and forth between the film world and the real world was extremely difficult, so many members who came here found it hard to go back.”

"This situation leads to the vast majority of people being unwilling to go to the world of the film."

"In order to change the situation and compensate for this conscription, the various organizations agreed to provide members who were willing to go to the Shadow World with various living supplies and advanced resources, which gradually stabilized the situation."

"Although the world in the film is not as dangerous and difficult as it was back then, this supply system has been continued."

"When you chose your base, you should have seen the explanation of the differences in supply ratios, which will affect the amount of supplies you actually receive."

"Supplies are distributed once every quarter, that is, once every three months. Your supply was originally distributed according to the standard for a first-level student, but since you have advanced, it has been temporarily changed to the supply standard for a second-level student."

"This is your supply list for this trip. Please check it. I will bring your supplies over shortly." Her attitude was much more respectful. Generally, students would take the list to the association's warehouse and collect their supplies one by one.

"OK, thanks."

After saying that, Hilti picked up the list printed in dark brown ink from the table.

[Supply Standards for Tier 1 Trainees]
1. Provide 120 servings of good quality food each quarter (mainly dry rations and biscuits).
2. Provide 1 servings of 'Blood Wine' or 'Meditation Incense' per quarter. (Quality: 'Tier 1, Excellent')
3. Provide one 'Blood Healing Potion' per quarter (quality 'Tier 1, Good').
4. One black steel ingot is provided each year, which can be used to forge weapons.

5. Two sets of fine armor will be provided each year, one set for everyday wear and one set for light armor.

[Second-Tier Trainee Supply Standards]
1. Provide 120 servings of high-quality food each quarter (mainly dry rations and biscuits).
2. Provide 10 servings of 'Blood Wine' or 'Meditation Incense' per quarter. (Quality: 'Tier 1, Excellent')
3. Provide 3 'Blood Healing Potions' per quarter (quality 'Tier 1, Excellent').
4. Provides one Brilliant Gold Bar/Molten Stone Bar/Black Rosewood annually, which can be used to craft weapons or armor.

5. Two sets of custom-made armor will be provided annually: one set of everyday clothing and one set of light armor. (Quality: 'Tier 1 - Excellent')
Hilti compared the supply gap between the first-tier and second-tier students, which was about 10 times. No wonder when they first arrived in the woodland, the teacher told the students to improve their strength as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, due to the safe environment of Huijin Plain, many trainees come here, and the supply standard is only 70% of the normal standard.

Not long after, the receptionist came over carrying Shiroshi's wooden box, opened it in front of Hilti, and then introduced each item.

"The supply standard in the Golden Plains is lower than the normal standard, but your performance is exceptionally outstanding, so your first distribution after advancing will be double the normal standard."

"First, these are 'vanilla cookies' wrapped in parchment paper, a total of 240 servings." The normal standard is 120 servings.

Each box contains 10 portions, packaged in a rectangular tin box. When Hiltiya opens one of the boxes, she finds 10 lightly scented baked cookies inside.

【Vanilla Cookies】(Excellent): Made with high-quality wheat flour and thyme leaves, baked to a crisp and sweet texture. They are twice as nutritious as regular dry rations and are a long-lasting food. “Next are ‘Blood Wine’ and ‘Meditation Incense’.” She then took out 20 bottles of red liquid Blood Wine and 20 small bundles of pale purple incense.

【Blood Wine】(Tier 1 - Blood Law): A medicinal wine made from the blood of extraordinary beasts. It can enhance abilities related to the 'Blood Law' attribute and is also very suitable for breathing exercises.

【Meditation Incense】(Tier 1 - Emerald Honey): Made with special spices and a variety of auxiliary ingredients, it can enhance the effect of meditation, stabilize the mind, and can also be used to assist in the initial learning of meditation techniques.

“Next are six ‘blood therapy potions’.” She continued, taking out six test tubes of a light red liquid, each corked.

The girl held one of the light red test tubes in her hand and examined it closely with curiosity.

[Blood Healing Potion] (Tier 1 - Blood Rhythm): A special potion used to replenish blood, restore stamina, and accelerate wound healing. (Quality - Excellent)

Next came six different materials, each about the size of a palm: a radiant 'Gold Ingot', a dark red 'Molten Stone Ingot', and a dark 'Black Rosewood' with fine texture.

"Weapons forged from Radiant Gold Ingots will be exceptionally sharp and possess anti-magic properties."

"Weapons forged from molten stone ingots are exceptionally heavy and sturdy, and radiate intense heat."

"Tools made of black rosewood allow users to control spells more easily and reduce mental fatigue."

Finally, there are four sets of armor with a black base and dark red trim. Two of them are everyday hooded robes, while the other two are adjustable lightweight armors made from special animal hides, which are lightweight and tough.

【Dark Brown Robe】(Tier 1, Excellent): Woven from tough reddish-brown fibers, it can withstand attacks from ordinary swords and knives, and is both soft and durable.

【Dark Brown Light Armor】(Tier 1, Excellent): Made from the leather of Tier 1 beasts, it can effectively resist attacks of Tier 1 level.

After looking at these items, Hiltiya made a few selections. She didn't need the Blood Wine right now because after switching her breathing technique to 'Moonlight Breathing Technique,' it was no longer an ability of the 'Blood Law' nature. So she chose 'Meditation Incense' instead. As for the crafting material, she chose 'Black Rosewood.' This was because the 'Blooming Flower Technique' and 'Hiltiya's Clear Spring' that she had learned were both spell-like abilities that required mental energy to cast and maintain, so 'Black Rosewood' was more practical.

After selecting the items, the other party checked off the list, packed them for Siltia, closed the box, and handed it to her.

"It's a bit heavy," Hiltiya thought to herself as she took the box, but a faint sense of satisfaction and happiness reminded her of her first job and the moment she received her first paycheck.

No wonder many young people want to come to the woodlands. If a student comes from a humble background, he will not have the opportunity to obtain many resources on the surface, and it will be difficult for him to earn such a high income.

"Finally, this is your second-tier student badge. Please accept it." A brand-new badge was handed to Silti.

The badge features trees and vines on both sides, with sunlight breaking through the clouds in the center, evoking a sense of clarity and tranquility. The back of the badge is inscribed with the name of Hilti and the words "Golden Plains," indicating that she spent her first-tier student years and completed her advancement here.

"Thank you." After pinning the two badges side by side, Hilti stood up, picked up the box, and left.

After finishing the tasks at the association, we went on to purchase supplies and then took everyone back to the valley.

Building windmills, adding threshing grounds, digging warehouse cellars, constructing better homes for the toads, and delivering wheat to the bakery—all these things need to be done.

It will be a bit busy, but also very fulfilling.

(End of this chapter)