Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

Chapter 1396 - 69: The Emerging Majesty of a King

In February, the catalpa trees in the mountains sprout new buds, and the woods along the shore reveal a tender green, adding a touch of vibrant life to the gray and black city in the valley.

Tilan walked along the riverbank, her gaze occasionally sweeping over the small path paved with gravel beneath her feet. The sound of the river flowing below could be heard, and the air here was fresh, much more comfortable than inside Fede City.

Although she could easily leap across, she still lifted her skirt hem and walked down the steps along the riverbank, simply to enjoy the leisurely spring outing and experience the local lifestyle.

In the distance behind her, several Fede Alliance guards were stationed at the riverbank, preventing idle bystanders from approaching this path while keeping an eye on the young girl descending to the riverside on the steps.

At this moment, the morning light shone, the river water glimmered with scales of light, the scenery was just right, and a few guards were also having a soft conversation.

"She looks truly beautiful, a kind of special beauty."

"I agree, it’s hard to describe, but she’s definitely different from those famous ladies in the city."

"Very pure, like spring water." Although their voices weren’t loud, Tilan could still hear them.

The young girl gradually halted her steps, stood on the steps at the riverbank, let down her skirt hem, and leaned on the railing to gaze afar. A river breeze carrying a touch of moist fragrance blew past.

On the opposite bank of Fede City lay a field of light green, having just entered early spring, the crops had yet to grow, and more of the land’s own black color could be seen.

If not for the impending war, this mountain city would have been a great refuge, a place where various species gathered together for a relatively peaceful life.

Although the Fede Alliance also had social classes, overall it was not severe. The entire faction still had to face natural disasters, invasions by Mechanical Bodies, and food shortages, all striving primarily for survival, with less extravagance. Society was also in a relatively simple stage.

After enjoying the scenery for a while, Tilan continued downward, reaching the riverside, standing on a stone by the river, watching the splashing water. After a moment, she found a relatively dry large stone, removed her shoes, and then tried stepping into the shallow waters among the stones.

Though she was a powerful Transcendent and a Songstress of the Federation who attracted much attention, Tilan was not very old and still retained a bit of a girl’s nature, occasionally wanting to play and try new and unknown things.

The cold water flowed over the pebbles, washing past her ankles, bringing a chilly sensation. The temperature wasn’t high at this time, and a mortal would probably jump out after soaking for a while.

Unlike the muddy river water on the plains teeming with various fish and insects, the river water here came from melted snow in the mountains, much clearer, and without fish or algae.

After a few minutes, Tilan adjusted to the cold river water and proceeded slowly across the shallow waters. The pebbles under her toes were uneven, and occasionally some were quite slippery, bringing her varying sensations. After enjoying and playing with the water for a while, Tilan was somewhat satisfied and returned to the riverbank, sitting on a stone, shaking her toes to dry in the wind.

After a few minutes, she put her shoes and socks back on and returned to the embankment.

Not far back, someone hurried towards her to deliver notifications and messages.

"Several important representatives from The East have arrived. Lord Hardlin asked me to invite you to the council hall." This Iron Core Species guard was about 1.6 meters tall, already quite tall and robust for an Iron Core Species individual.

"Alright, I understand." Tilan nodded. After the guard left, she glanced back at the shimmering river, then stepped into the tall black city gate.

In the afternoon, Fede City council hall.

One-meter-long black bricks covered the hall, reflecting metallic luster under the flames’ glow. Tall pillars supported the grand hall ceiling, and despite windows in the distance, the hall’s oppressive and somber atmosphere remained.

The seats surrounding the central fire pit had evidently increased. Today, besides Tilan and the three leaders of the Fede Alliance, many representatives from scattered factions had also gathered.

"This is the Clan Leader of the ’Bone Bell’ tribe from The East." An elder wearing a helmet made of deer bones stood up, wearing a bone necklace and an old fur vest, with dark skin.

"The Clan Leader of the ’Tiger Fang’ tribe from the northern mountains." A man with a robust body and painted face stood up. He looked about forty, with broad muscles, and a large hammer made of an unknown beast’s bone beside him.

"The Clan Leader of the ’Swordfish’ tribe from the marshlands." This elder, wearing a tattered fur coat, had dark pupils, a hunched body, and rows of bone spines protruding from his back like fins.

"The representative of the ’White Fluff Species’ from the snowy wilderness." She had thick white fur, except for her face and chest, resembling a white ape.

"The representative of the ’Nether Sea Rescue Association’ from the West Pole Sea." This was a woman with a cyan-black fish tail, very similar to a Mermaid, but with a prominently ridged tail, more angular and fierce, with long black-purple hair.

"The representative of the ’Molten Rock Species’, little known to the outside world, hidden beneath the earth." His skin was black as coal, exuding a pungent sulfur smell, and if approached, waves of heat could be felt emanating.

"The Elves, ’Leaf Vein Species’ representative, roaming the mountain forests." A figure that appeared not very tall and difficult to distinguish in gender hovered above a seat, with emerald skin and hair.

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"Lastly, the leader of the recently founded ’Chasing Star Covenant’ in the south, Lady Hexia." Rarely, when introducing Tilan, the host used an honorific title, likely because in their view, besides her being worthy of respect, other representatives were not comparable to the Fede Alliance.