The Cornflower Witch Chapter 115

The armor golem, forged from steel, gleamed with a faint cyan luster. As it raised its massive axe, an invisible aura of affinity spread, causing several students to tremble with apprehension.

“Sorry, senior, we could only bring the things this far,” Toren and a few others said awkwardly.

Hylial shook her head. “It’s not your fault. This is fine.”

With that, she lifted the heavy suitcase with both hands and slowly walked towards the two golems blocking the way.

As she approached, the badge on her chest glowed, and the two tall golems moved aside, allowing her to pass.

Toren and the others stood at the bottom of the stairs, watching enviously as the silver-haired figure ascended step by step, passed the three-meter-tall golems, and disappeared around the corner of the third-floor landing.

“Only true geniuses, guaranteed and recognized by the examiners, receive the ‘Woodland Badge’. It’s said that only one in five people who pass the third stage goal gets a badge.”

“Yeah, our country only has one, I think, Senior Mid, the heir to Duke Bluejay.”

“Wearing that badge means you don’t have to pay for meals in Camel City, which is something to be envious of. Plus, having an exclusive bedroom is really something to be jealous of,” two girls whispered amongst themselves.

“Alright, let’s head back,” Toren called out to them.

“If we meet that senior again, we should introduce ourselves. That way, we’ll have someone to rely on in the Woodland.”

…

Although addressed as senior, Hylial appeared much younger than the others. Half a year had passed, and her height hadn’t changed. Her slender figure remained well-maintained, her back arched like a moon, and her posture was exceptionally light and agile. With the breathing method, she could also unleash astonishing power.

Upon reaching the third floor, the girl set down her suitcase and looked around the incredibly spacious corridor with a slight sense of wonder. Luxurious decorations adorned every corner. The carpet was woven from golden wool, and exquisite paintings depicting landscapes from various parts of the continent hung on the walls.

Along both sides of such a corridor, a door appeared every ten meters. Some doors were locked and bore names, while others remained blank, presumably unoccupied.

Walking through the long corridor, she occasionally passed a silver mirror reflecting the clear profile of the girl. She moved further in, found an unoccupied, relatively quiet room, pushed open the door, and entered.

The dormitory here resembled an apartment from Hylial’s past life, covering an area of about 160 square meters. It featured a separate bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, study, bathroom, and even a meditation room, all fully equipped.

After setting down her suitcase, Hylial took out a pot of Swan Orchid and placed it in the bedroom. An invisible floral scent diffused, purifying the surrounding air.

Then, she sat on the soft white bed, her body bouncing slightly before settling down.

Feeling the soft comfort of the mattress, Hylial lay down, her body and mind relaxing considerably.

The room was quiet, with no one walking in the corridor to disturb her. However, on the table in the living room, a sign stood upright, detailing the daily cleaning schedule and the purpose of shaking the bell.

[You can ring the bell three times a day to summon maids for cleaning, preparing food, washing clothes, changing bed sheets, and so on.]

[Daily meal times are 6-9 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, and 6-8 PM. Meals are free with a badge. After these hours, please summon a maid to prepare a meal separately.]

[If you require food delivery, please inform the maid in advance, and it will be brought to your room with the next meal.]

[Normal use of the furniture in the room is permitted. In case of severe damage, one free replacement is available.]

[The ‘Tranquil Incense’ in the meditation room is refilled every three days. Please use it sparingly.]

After reviewing the instructions on the wooden sign, Hylial seemed to remember something. She returned to the door, inserted the key, and shortly thereafter, a unique pattern spread from the keyhole, followed by a click.

When she took the key out again, a line of text appeared on the handle of the key: [Third Floor, Room 22].

“What a peculiar key,” the girl mused, finding it quite novel. She tried opening the door with the key, and indeed, it opened with a simple turn. When she pulled the key out, the door wouldn’t open anymore.

Hanging the key inside her clothes, Hylial glanced at the clock in the living room. It showed 12:14 PM.

“I should go eat something, or I’ll miss the mealtime.”

She left the room, locked the door, and descended the stairs once more.

Upon reaching the fifth-floor hall, she glanced at the somewhat sparse space, then continued down the stairs to the seventh floor, where it was much livelier.

The hall featured about sixty square tables, with various windows on both sides, displaying all kinds of food. Waiters busily presented dishes to the arriving students.

They picked up their food using the rings on their wrists. Simple bread and water were free, but grilled chicken, steak, and other items required additional payment.

Aside from the hall canteen, there appeared to be several corridors leading to different restaurants, each with a unique sign and diverse culinary styles.

Hylial wasn’t in a hurry. Curious, she stepped into one corridor, exploring the restaurants along the way.

Most of these restaurants served human food, but a few were specially designed for foreign races, such as insect dishes for lizard subhumans, toad subhumans, and bird-winged subhumans; fodder for ox-heads, sheep-heads, and centaurs; and some uniquely styled establishments offering blood drinks and pure dew, likely reserved for rarer species.

Among the students, about 80% were human, with only 20% being other foreign subspecies. The relationship between the two groups was often strange, with some being hostile towards humans and others being quite chummy.

Passing by a restaurant, Hylial saw a tall lizard person drinking with several human companions, hissing with laughter.

Finally, she stopped in front of a forest-themed shop. The restaurant had a tranquil atmosphere, its entrance naturally covered by plants. As she approached, the branches on both sides automatically curled up, clearing a path.

Stepping into the shop, Hylial saw many small orange lanterns hanging everywhere. A few students were scattered around the restaurant, mostly with pointed ears—elves, a rare sight on this continent—and a smaller number of humans.

“Hello there! Are you here for a meal?” a rabbit-eared maid in a cute light-colored uniform appeared and approached Hylial.

She had cream-gold hair and was about the same height as Hylial, wearing a black and white uniform that resembled a maid outfit.

“Yes, the notice in my room said I could eat for free with this, right?” She displayed the badge on her clothing.

Seeing the badge on Hylial’s chest, the rabbit-eared maid nodded vigorously.

“That’s right, it’s free! You just need to press your badge on the bill after your meal to mark it.”

“Welcome to ‘Moon Rabbit’s Haven Restaurant’~”