The Cornflower Witch

Chapter 115: Elf Florella

Moon Rabbit...

Sylutia was momentarily stunned upon hearing this name, then she came back to her senses and walked over to take a seat.

Moon Rabbits were a very special race, completely different from other beastfolk subspecies. They were almost an entirely independent race, with a very short history of existence. They were a new race that was elevated only in the Ninth Epoch, the Covenant Epoch.

The one capable of elevating a race was naturally no ordinary being, but the 'Fantasy Black Rabbit' who had attained the position of the 'Luminous Moon' Hour. Originally an immortal beast of the 'Nightmare' Path, after the previous 'Dream Master' and Luminous Moon Hour, the Silver Moon Dragon, fell, the 'Fantasy Black Rabbit' stole the position of 'Luminous Moon' Hour through a special method.

The reason it succeeded was also because the strongest contender for the 'Luminous Moon' Hour position, the 'Silver Radiance Saint, Meleranke,' had died, leaving no one able to approach the 'Luminous Moon' Hour position in the short term.

After successfully occupying the 'Luminous Moon' Hour position, this 'Fantasy Black Rabbit' did not make a grand display of power, sweeping across the world and conquering several continents like the Corona Dragon did. Instead, it hid itself away and established the celestial gardens 'Moon Rabbit Homeland.'

Many scholars speculate that the 'Fantasy Black Rabbit' likely obtained its position illegitimately, making it difficult to fully control the 'Luminous Moon' Hour position, which is why it went into hiding.

Nowadays, the ones adjusting the sun and moon's movements and dividing the seasons are not the 'Fantasy Black Rabbit,' but other Fairy Monarchs possessing the Luminous Moon Aspect, who perform the duties of the 'Luminous Moon' Hour on behalf of the Fantasy Black Rabbit.

Of course, this kind of proxy duty must be tacitly permitted by the Fantasy Black Rabbit. If it did not cooperate, the Fairy Monarchs would find it very difficult to guide the power of 'Luminous Moon.'

Compared to the 'Fantasy Black Rabbit,' the Fairy Monarchs are clearly much more proficient in using the power of 'Luminous Moon.' To be precise, before the Silver Moon Dragon, the first-generation 'Luminous Moon' Hour was a Fairy Monarch.——

Shortly after sitting down, that Moon Rabbit waitress brought over a menu and asked Sylutia what she would like to eat.

"The shop's flavors lean towards the light side, nothing too spicy. There's only a small selection of meat, but we have a rich variety of fruits, and ice cream~" she introduced with a touch of liveliness.

"Let me see." Sylutia flipped through the menu.

Most of the items were pastries, desserts, and drinks. There weren't many actual main courses.

"This 'Bamboo Fragrance Mixed Rice,' how is it made?" Sylutia was surprised to see a dish with an Eastern flavor.

"It's diced radish, diced meat, diced vegetables, and sauce poured over bamboo tube rice. You can eat it directly with a spoon." She assumed Sylutia couldn't use chopsticks.

"I'll have this one." Come to think of it, this was the first time she had seen a staple food like rice since coming here.

When she first arrived in this world, she thought there was no rice here. Later, after asking Scholar Hyde, she learned that it was only cultivated in certain regions and not many people ate it.

"Okay, noted." The other party nodded, her rabbit ears on her head shaking along, looking especially cute.

"Would you like to pair it with a few pieces of fried fish? Our fish dishes are also quite good." The rabbit-eared maid suggested.

"Thank you, I'll have some then." Sylutia nodded, suddenly feeling a bit of anticipation.

"Alright, we'll prepare it right away. Oh, would you like something to drink? If it's your first time here, I recommend the shop's 'Breeze and Moon Dew Juice.'"

"Then I'll have that." Sylutia followed the suggestion.

"This is also noted." The rabbit-eared maid finished writing, hugged the clipboard, and left for the kitchen.

After things quieted down, Sylutia spent the waiting time observing her surroundings.

There weren't many staff in the shop. Including the rabbit-eared maid from earlier, there were probably only three employees in total. Two of them were in the back, only occasionally bringing out a few plates of food.

Fortunately, there were also very few student customers here, so no one was in a hurry.

"Which organization are you planning to join after entering the Hidden Grove?" an elf was chatting with her companion.

"Of course, the Four Seasons Alliance. It's the most friendly organization towards elves, right?"

"Better not go to small organizations. You might encounter very bad situations, like them using us as test subjects."

"There aren't many elves on this continent, so there are an unusual number of people coveting elven bloodlines."

"Many people think that after integrating elven bloodlines, they can increase their lifespan. That's really nonsense." An elf shook her head while biting her straw.

"One's fate is determined at birth, and so is one's bloodline. If you truly want to obtain longevity, the most straightforward path should be 'Ascension.' Just like the end of a witch's path is becoming a sorceress, lizardmen pursue transforming into a dragon, and elves ascend to become high fairies. All these can grant extremely long lifespans."

Sylutia listened to the discussion among the elves, finding it very interesting and unexpectedly learning some surprising knowledge.

So that's how sorceresses come about? She vaguely remembered her mother being called the 'Aster Sorceress,' though her mother didn't seem to follow the witch's career path.

After waiting for a while, the rabbit-eared maid brought over steaming hot food and placed a bottle of green, chilled drink beside Sylutia.

Using a wooden spoon to scoop up a small amount of rice, Sylutia gently tucked her hair behind her ear with one hand and took a small taste. The familiar fragrant, glutinous texture spread, filling her with joy.

It had been so long since she had eaten rice. She really was more accustomed to this than gnawing on bread and drinking porridge every day.

Slowly eating the Bamboo Fragrance Mixed Rice, Sylutia's thoughts drifted, reminiscing about many things from her past and present life. She only snapped out of it when that rabbit-eared maid came to her table.

"Hello, a guest from another table asked me to pass on a message." The rabbit-eared maid hugged her clipboard and waved her fingers lightly at Sylutia in greeting.

"It's the table to your front left." The maid pointed to one side.

Sylutia looked up and saw three elf girls sitting there.

The one at the head had beautiful, wavy golden hair. Her figure was slightly fuller, and she wore a dress with intricate floral pleats, exuding the mature charm of a well-developed woman, likely the kind of marriage partner men dream of. Her light pink eyes held a hint of lazy allure.

Seeing Sylutia look up at her, this elf smiled and waved, showing goodwill to Sylutia.

"She wants to give you a piece of 'Golden Osmanthus Lava Heart Flower Cake.' She made it herself." As she spoke, the rabbit-eared maid placed a small pastry, wrapped in transparent rice paper and tied with a light yellow thin string, in front of the young lady.

[Golden Osmanthus Lava Heart Flower Cake] (Quality - Excellent): A sweet pastry made primarily from premium golden osmanthus flowers, honey, glutinous rice flour, etc. It has a pleasant taste and often sells for a high price.

A light shimmered in Sylutia's eyes. She touched the flower cake with her fingers, found everything normal, and knew the other party meant no harm. So, she smiled and nodded, accepting the gift.

"Alright, please tell her I'm very happy and thank her for the gift."

"No problem, I'll convey that for you right away." The rabbit-eared maid hopped over to the opposite table.

Soon, she returned with a piece of paper with a line of handwriting on it.

'My name is Florerella. Can you tell me your name~'

After thinking for a moment, Sylutia picked up the pen the rabbit-eared maid handed her and wrote her name.

'My name is Sylutia. Nice to meet you.'

This feeling of passing notes back and forth reminded her of her middle school days back then. Those were such innocent times.