The Cornflower Witch

Book 2: Chapter 201: Explanation and Instructions

Vol 2 Chapter 201 Explanation and Instructions

After listening to Captain Cassius's account, Sylutia opened her eyes wide, her adorable face showing a strange expression.

"You mean, you want me to go to the Mage Alliance, right?" This look of hers was exactly like that of an abandoned child, pitiful and endearing.

"Ahem, Ti Ya, you've misunderstood. It's not about driving you away..." Taos on the other side hurried over.

Afterwards, the several of them gave another detailed explanation, and Sylutia finally sorted out the complex reasons behind it.

Logically speaking, an outstanding and top-tier seedling like Sylutia is someone every organization would be reluctant to hand over, and the Hidden Grove Alliance initially thought the same way.

Two years ago, after Sylutia helped establish the new Regas, her name began to appear frequently in the high-level meetings of the Hidden Grove Alliance. After all, her deeds among her peers were too dazzling and prominent, making it impossible to ignore her.

For her protection, the Hidden Grove Alliance deliberately obscured information about Sylutia's identity during their external publicity and released some misleading intelligence, indicating that there were actually several special new-generation apprentices similar to Sylutia, in order to confuse other major powers.

Later, within the Darkmist Mountains, Sylutia explored the Trial Labyrinth, found the ruins of Pallen Markov, and created the miraculous land of the Blazing Sun Flower Sea, which made the upper echelons of the Hidden Grove Alliance view her even more favorably. This continued until a year ago, during the subjugation of the Blackquis Juvenile, Sylutia once again assisted Taos, completing the most critical task and earning the recognition and praise of many organizations within the Hidden Grove Alliance.

If nothing unexpected happened, Sylutia would later be cultivated as a future leadership figure for the Hidden Grove Alliance, with her prestige gradually strengthened to slowly unify the many loosely connected organizations within the alliance.In fact, not only were the southern nations on the surface of the Fourth Continent gradually integrating, but internally, the Hidden Grove Alliance was also considering its future development issues.

The strength of the Mage Alliance forced many members and high-ranking officers of the Hidden Grove Alliance to urgently consider future survival issues.

If the Hidden Grove Alliance could not be preserved, then the various factional organizations that were its members would ultimately be even less of a match for the Mage Alliance. They would be devoured by them, and finally, the doctrines and secret arts of each faction would become collections in the Mage Alliance's library. The once-inherited ideals and knowledge would also be classified under the 'Foreign Lands, Foreign Books' category, reduced to objects for people to extract inspiration from and use as references.

Survival and inheritance have become issues that the Hidden Grove Alliance cannot ignore at this stage. Because of this, they must do their utmost to ensure the alliance's continued existence. And to increase this possibility, the value of Sylutia going to the Mage Alliance to change the situation far exceeds the value of her becoming the future leader of the Hidden Grove Alliance.

"In fact, only by understanding the enemy and what this continent will face in the future is it possible to become the best guide."

"Sending you to the distant, foreign Mage Alliance is indeed somewhat unfair to Ya, but this mission is of great significance, and no one but you can accomplish it." An elderly scholar walked over to counsel the young girl.

"All of us here are very old. Going to the Mage Alliance now would only lead to their rejection; they would never accept us. Furthermore, we cannot abandon our current achievements and start completely anew."

"You, however, are different. Ti Ya, you are still very young, exactly the fresh blood the Mage Alliance needs. They will open their doors wide for a young person like you."

"Secondly, to get involved in the conflict between the two factions of the Mage Alliance, one must be an apprentice of exceptional strength and outstanding talent. Otherwise, an ordinary person going there wouldn't be able to change anything." He shook his head.

"Your talent is something we have rarely seen in our lifetimes, and you have also gained the recognition of many members within the alliance. People like Cassius, Taos, Zelalin, and General Sefan from Blackstone Fortress all trust you deeply and are willing to vouch for you."

"Additionally, due to the Mage Alliance's success, there are now many voices within the Hidden Grove Alliance hoping to imitate their model for learning or reform. But understanding the true reasons for the Mage Alliance's success and how to effectively reform in light of the Hidden Grove Alliance's current situation, rather than blindly imitating and losing our own core identity, are matters that require great prudence."

"We need someone to deeply understand our opponent, and you are also the best candidate for this."

"Considering all of the above, Ti Ya, you should now understand the reasons behind our arrangement."

"Rest assured, this is not abandoning you. On the contrary, it is an arrangement made precisely out of trust."

By now, Sylutia was gradually understanding and accepting this decision. Listening to their accounts, she also felt a spark of curiosity about that distant Mage Alliance.

"So, how do I complete this mission? Are there any specific procedures?"

"Regarding the specific procedures, it's not convenient to discuss them now. Later, we have specialized personnel who will tell you in detail. But believe us, we will not let you undertake this mission with excessively high risks. Because you are also our cherished child, the hope for leading the Hidden Grove Alliance out of its difficulties in the future." Seeing Sylutia accept, everyone felt relieved.

At this moment, that Elf bard walked to Sylutia's side, gently strumming the strings of their instrument, subtly changing the mood of the gathering, making it slightly more lighthearted.

"The important matters have been settled. Let's talk about some happy and lighthearted things."

"Ya, do you have any wishes you want to fulfill? Or is there anything you particularly desire? As long as it's appropriate, the Hidden Grove Alliance can help you achieve it now."

Wishes? She didn't have any particularly strong desires, but there were a few things she was thinking about.

First, about the parts of her memories she hadn't yet recovered, to know the reason why she ended up on the Fourth Continent.

Second, regarding the future of the new Regas. Many of her former friends were there, and now the situation in the southern part of the continent was chaotic.

Third, she probably wanted to know more about the historical legacy of the Star-Gazing School and discover more special species of Cornflowers.

After she finished listing these three things, the several important figures present immediately agreed.

"Regarding the memory issues, we will prepare a 'Time's Dream Recall' potion for you, as well as a high-grade 'Fairy-Tale Corridor' illusion method."

"The former allows you to re-experience forgotten memories. The latter can increase your Mental Power, grant you the 'Fantasy Materialization' ability, and has a side-effect benefit: it allows you to recall childhood memories from before the age of six, which are normally exceptionally vague or even impossible for ordinary people to remember."

"As for the future of the new Regas, you needn't worry. Protecting such a small country from the influence of the chaotic situation is an easy task for the Hidden Grove Alliance." On the other side, Bam laughed heartily and patted his chest.

"Don't worry. If any problems arise with the new Regas, you can come find me directly then."

"As for the knowledge and legacy of the Star-Gazing School, that indeed requires effort to search for. Special species of Cornflowers are the same. We will also send people to accomplish these tasks; you needn't worry."

For this future core of the Hidden Grove Alliance, the important figures present were still willing to invest. Furthermore, it was also out of compensation and strengthening her relationship with the Hidden Grove Alliance. They couldn't very well assign her such an important mission without offering some benefits and favorable treatment, could they?

After the discussions were more or less settled, everyone present took turns giving the young girl a small gift. This scene was like elders giving New Year's money to children in her previous life, holding Sylutia's hand and saying many words, finally reluctantly letting her leave for the time being.