Cornflower Witch

Chapter 328 The Elegantly Dressed and Dreamlike Sylvia
After deciding to go to the Mage Alliance, Siltia's life became a little busier.

"Tia, you should wear this dress today." The door to the girl's room opened, and Dorothy strode in carrying a newly made, luxurious gown, followed closely by two maids.

"Ah, what's this?" Having just finished washing up, Hilti turned her head to look at Dorothy, her lovely blue eyes filled with some confusion.

"Because we're meeting a lot of guests today, (#^.^#)" Dorothy smiled and put her arm around the girl's shoulder, nuzzling her cute face close to hers.

After speaking, she unfolded the luxurious gown in her hand. It was made of precious high-quality silk, with an overall dark green color. The collar and cuffs were decorated with white lace ruffles, and the skirt was adorned with exquisite floral decorations. If you changed the angle of viewing it slightly, you could feel the silk reflecting a faint golden light.

【Gold-flecked Silk and Dark Green Lace Gown】(Tier 5, Rare): Made of expensive and rare gold-flecked silk, crafted by a renowned artist, this is a luxurious gown typically worn by the princesses of the empire at grand ceremonies.

This dress is purely for aesthetic purposes and decoration. The added effects are things like "fresh air, light weight, gentle breeze, and dust-proof", rather than more practical enchantments. But the more it is like this, the more it highlights the wearer's noble status, allowing for such extravagant waste.

Even Hiltiah couldn't help but cover her mouth and shake her head at the sight of this gown, lamenting how wasteful it was.

"Alright, alright, stop sighing, Tia~" Dorothy drawled as she helped the girl up.

"Put them on right away, there's more stuff in the back."

"Is there more?" Hiltiya asked in surprise.

"You'll find out soon enough." With that, Dorothy nodded to the maids behind her, instructing them to help her change Siltia's clothes.

About ten minutes later, after putting on the dress, Hilti sat in front of the dressing mirror. It must be said that the dress perfectly showcased Hilti's special temperament, as if she was born to be dressed in such an elegant and luxurious aristocratic style. Her quiet demeanor, perfect figure, and clear and pure eyes were like something out of a painting.

“As expected, my judgment was correct~” Dorothy nodded with great satisfaction, then beckoned to the maid who had been waiting at the door for a long time to bring a special gift box and kneel down beside the girl.

Upon opening the box, inside was a pair of black shoes adorned with silk bows. The heels were slightly high to accentuate the wearer's graceful leg curves, and the toe lines were not sharp triangles but rather gentle contours, revealing a touch of cuteness and softness in the wearer.

【Azure Silk Round-Toe High-Heeled Shoes】(Tier 5, Rare): Crafted from expensive azure silk and Nightmare Black Sheep leather, these luxurious shoes are worn only by imperial princesses at grand ceremonies. (Adds 'Enchanting Shadow, Water Repellent, Balanced Sphere, and Deterrent Sound' effects)
Compared to the dress she was wearing, the shoes had a much more useful effect. Several maids first helped Siltiya put on white socks, and then her soft feet stepped into the leather shoes.

After letting the young girl walk a few steps and get used to the shoes specially made for her, Dorothy had a maid bring over a new gift box containing several exquisite pieces of jewelry, adorned with gemstones of rank five or higher, making them exceptionally precious.

However, Hilti didn't want to wear too much jewelry, so she only chose a necklace adorned with simple light blue gemstones.

On the extremely fine chain made of mithril was a small, pure, light blue rectangular gemstone pendant, its edges cut into beautiful shapes that refracted light. Inside the gemstone, cornflowers were engraved with lines finer than a hair, which complemented the girl's snow-white collarbone and neck, contrasting with the faint light blue veins beneath her skin.

Finally, adorning the elegant hair ornaments and the sides of the ears are cornflowers cultivated by Hilti herself, blooming beautifully with layered petals.

After she finished dressing up, the image of the girl in the mirror was almost dreamlike, like a legend walking among mortals, leaving several maids in awe.

"Phew, as expected, this is how Tia should look." Dorothy felt very satisfied.

The girl in the mirror twitched her brows slightly, and the helplessness revealed in just a glance was enough to stir one's heart and evoke pity and heartache.

"Now you can tell me who the guest is." This level of attention... could it be a hidden powerhouse or key figure within the Woodland Alliance?

"Hehehe, I'll tell you now." Dorothy took the girl's delicate fingers and carefully lifted her skirt. "Today, you'll be meeting students of your generation."

"Huh?" Hilti's eyes widened slightly, a look of surprise on her face.

"Is it a bit surprising? But it's normal, because the best way to gain everyone's approval is to make a strong impression on them when you first meet them..." As she spoke, Dorothy led Siltiya step by step outside.

This is the headquarters of the Woodland Alliance, 'Rainbow Woodland'. It is said to be a place where fairies blessed and descended in ancient times. The environment is clean and untouched by erosion and pollution. In the center of the settlement, there is also a 'Gem Pond' left by the fairies, which produces a batch of pure high-grade gems every ten years.

Surrounded by a group of maids, Hilti stepped into the palace's white corridor, where she could already faintly hear the bustling laughter and chatter from the main hall outside.

There must be some kind of party going on; she could hear the clinking of glasses and the accompaniment of melodious music.

When Hilti arrived at the hall's doors, the massive golden doors, engraved with fluttering fairy patterns, slowly opened, and the bustling, lively scene flooded into Hilti's eyes and ears.

Here are geniuses of the same age from various locations. Almost all of them are at least at the third rank and no more than 30 years old. They have a bright future ahead of them and are the absolute essence of the entire southern continent, selected from various countries and organizations through layers of screening.

These people are the future of the Woodland Alliance. They will gradually grow and, decades later, become the top figures in the Woodland Alliance and leaders of various factions.

Upon hearing the door open, many people turned their gazes. When the elegantly dressed and dreamlike figure stepped in, the students present couldn't help but stop talking and stare intently.

Affected by this scene, many students who felt the sudden silence turned around to look for the reason and saw the girl slowly walking into the hall.

What a beautiful face and innocent figure she possessed! Just the curious glances from her cornflower-blue eyes, and the captivating expression that appeared within them, were enough to make one's heart sink and be completely immersed in her expansive and absolute charm.

Led by Dorothy, Hiltiya slowly walked up the steps of the hall. Her silver hair and neck were exceptionally beautiful under the brilliant lights. Her silk dress flowed like water, reflecting a faint golden light, which made her figure and appearance seem like a dream.

Faced with those pairs of eyes staring blankly at her, Hilti felt a little helpless and shy. Actually, she wasn't ready to say anything yet, but it was time to speak.

Thus, that gentle and clear voice became an unforgettable memory for many people for decades.

"I am Shiltiya..."

Many people have forgotten what the girl said that day, the specifics of which. It's just that her charm was so great at the time that everyone lost the will to think and simply nodded in agreement unconsciously. It wasn't until near the end, when the girl bowed to thank them, that everyone barely came to their senses and then applauded.

On this day, Hiltiya conquered the young geniuses of the Woodland Alliance with overwhelming force, and the effect was far beyond the imagination and expectations of the Woodland Alliance's higher-ups. In fact, when some people learned that Hiltiya was about to go to the Mage Alliance, strong protests and dissatisfaction broke out.

"Why should she be sent to the Mage Alliance? This is the greatest humiliation for the Woodland Alliance!"

Such sentiments spread rapidly among the younger generation of the Woodland Alliance, and it was only after Hilti herself personally came out to calm them down that the situation gradually subsided.

In order to mitigate the impact of the situation, the Woodland Alliance had no choice but to announce that Hilti would temporarily abandon her trip to the Mage Alliance and continue to study and recuperate at her base in the Dark Mist Mountains.

Of course, this was just a smokescreen to mislead the outside world. In reality, her plan had already been made, and the next six months would be spent preparing and perfecting it.

(End of this chapter)