The Cornflower Witch

Book 2: Chapter 202: The Elegantly Dressed and Dreamlike Sylvia

Vol 2 Chapter 202 The Elegantly Dressed and Dreamlike Sylvia

After deciding to go to the Mage Alliance, Sylutia's life afterward became slightly busier.

"Ya, you need to wear this dress today." The girl's room door opened, and Dorothy walked in quickly, holding a newly made luxurious formal gown. Two maidservants followed closely behind her.

"Ah, what's this?" Sylutia, who had just finished washing up and was sitting in front of the mirror tying her hair, turned her head to look at Dorothy. A trace of confusion flickered in her lovely blue eyes.

"Because we're going to meet quite a few guests today, (#~.~#)" Dorothy smiled and wrapped her arm around the girl's shoulders, rubbing her cheek affectionately against the other's cute face.

After saying that, she unfurled the luxurious gown in her hand. It was sewn from precious, high-quality satin, with an overall color scheme of dark green. The cuffs and collar were adorned with white lace ruffles, and the skirt hem was further embellished with exquisite floral ornaments. If you looked at it from a slightly different angle, you could see faint golden threads of light reflecting off the satin.

【Gold-Dusted Satin · Dark Green Lace Gown】(Fifth Tier · Rare): Sewn from expensive and rare gold-dusted satin, crafted by a master artisan. Generally speaking, this is the kind of luxurious formal dress an imperial princess would wear at a grand ceremony.

This was purely a gown for the sake of beauty and adornment. The effects attached to it were also things like 'Fresh Air', 'Lightweight', 'Gentle Breeze Flow', and 'Dust Repellent', rather than more practical enchantments. Yet, precisely because of this, it highlighted the noble status of the wearer, who could afford such extravagant wastefulness.

Looking at this gown, even Sylutia couldn't help but cover her mouth and shake her head, sighing at the excessive waste.

"Alright, alright, no more sighing, Ya~" Dorothy drew out her tone, helping the girl to her feet."Put it on right away, there's more to come later."

"There's more?" Sylutia was surprised and taken aback.

"You'll know in a moment." After saying that, Dorothy nodded to the maidservants behind her, signaling them to assist her in helping Sylutia change.

About ten minutes later, Sylutia, having preliminarily put on this gown, sat before the dressing mirror. It must be said, this gown perfectly showcased Sylutia's unique temperament, as if she was born to suit this elegant, luxurious aristocratic style. Her serene demeanor, perfect figure, and those clear, pure eyes all made her seem as if she had stepped out of a painting.

"As expected, my judgment wasn't wrong~" Dorothy nodded with extreme satisfaction, then beckoned again, having a maidservant who had been waiting at the door for a long time bring over a special gift box, kneeling to place it beside the girl.

Upon opening the box, inside was a pair of black shoes adorned with silk bows. Their heels were slightly high, designed to accentuate the wearer's graceful leg curves. The toe line wasn't a sharp triangle but a gentler contour, adding a touch of cuteness and a soft temperament to the wearer.

【Midnight Blue Satin · Round-Toe High-Heeled Leather Shoes】(Fifth Tier · Rare): Sewn from expensive midnight blue satin and Nightmare Black Sheep leather, crafted by a master artisan. These are the kind of luxurious shoes an imperial princess would wear at a grand ceremony. (Attached effects: 'Alluring Shadow', 'Water Repellent', 'Balanced Center of Gravity', 'Shockwave Clearing Sound')

Compared to the gown she was wearing, the effects attached to these shoes were much more useful. Several maidservants first helped Sylutia put on white ankle socks, then her soft, tender feet stepped into these leather shoes.

After having the girl walk a few steps to adapt to these custom-made shoes, Dorothy had the maidservants bring over a new gift box. Inside were stored several exquisite pieces of jewelry. The gems adorning them were all above the Fifth Tier, exceptionally precious.

However, Sylutia didn't want to wear too much jewelry. In the end, she only chose a necklace adorned with a simple, light blue gemstone.

On the extremely thin chain forged from mithril hung a small, pure, light blue rectangular gemstone pendant. Its edges were cut into a beautiful shape that refracted light. Inside the gemstone, a pattern of a cornflower was engraved with lines finer than a strand of hair. Paired against the girl's snow-white collarbone and neck, it could complement the faint, light blue veins beneath her skin.

Finally, adorning the sides of her elegantly styled hair near her ears were cornflowers personally cultivated by Sylutia, blooming vibrantly with layered petals.

After the dressing was complete, the image of the girl in the mirror was nearly dreamlike, like a legend walking the mortal world, stunning several of the maidservants present into a daze.

"Whew, indeed, this is how Ti Ya should look." Dorothy felt extremely satisfied.

At this moment, the girl in the mirror slightly moved her brows. The mere turn of her eyes, revealing a hint of helplessness, was enough to make one's heart flutter, feeling pity and tenderness.

"Now can you tell me, just who are we going to meet?" To be so serious about it, could it be some hidden powerhouse or key figure within the Hidden Grove Alliance?

"Giggle, I'll tell you now." Dorothy took the girl's delicate fingers, carefully helping her hold her skirt as she stood up.

"Today, we're going to meet apprentices who are of the same generation as you."

"?" Sylutia's eyes widened slightly, showing a surprised expression.

"Does it feel a bit unexpected? But that's also normal. Because the best way to gain everyone's recognition is to leave an impactful impression on everyone during the first meeting..." As she spoke, Dorothy led Sylutia step by step towards the outside.

This was the headquarters of the Hidden Grove Alliance, 'Illusory Colored Grove'. It was said to be a place blessed and visited by fairies in ancient times. The environment was pristine, free from erosion and pollution. Moreover, at the center of the garrison was a 'Gemstone Pond' left by the fairies, which produced a batch of pure, high-tier gemstones every ten years.

Surrounded and followed by maidservants, Sylutia stepped into the palace's Hundred-Colored Long Corridor. Here, she could already faintly hear the bustling sounds of laughter and conversation from the outer hall.

It seemed some kind of gathering was being held. She could hear the crisp clinking of wine glasses and the accompaniment of melodious music.

When Sylutia arrived before the hall's gate, the enormous gate, engraved with golden patterns of fairies dancing, slowly swung open. Then, the lively, bustling scene flooded into Sylutia's eyes and ears.

Here were young geniuses of the same age from various garrisons. They were almost all above the Third Tier, and none were over 30 years old. Their futures were limitless. They were also the absolute essence, filtered layer by layer from various countries and organizations across the entire southern continent, finally gathered here.

It could be said that these people were the future of the Hidden Grove Alliance. They would gradually grow and, in a few decades, become the high-ranking officers and leaders of various factions within the Hidden Grove Alliance.

Hearing the sound of the gate opening, many turned their gazes. When that splendidly dressed, dreamlike figure stepped in, the apprentices present couldn't help but fall silent, their eyes unable to look away.

Affected by this scene, many apprentices who felt the sudden quiet turned their heads to find the cause, and they too saw the girl slowly walking into the hall.

What an extraordinarily beautiful appearance, what an innocent figure. The mere curious sweep of her cornflower-like light blue eyes, the moving expression that surfaced within them, was enough to make one's heart sink, completely immersed in that unfolding absolute charm.

Led by Dorothy, Sylutia slowly walked to the steps in the hall. Her silver-snow hair and neck were exceptionally beautiful under the brilliant lights. The satin gown flowed like water, the faint golden light it reflected further adorning her figure and appearance as if in a dream.

Facing these pairs of eyes staring at her in a daze, Sylutia felt slightly helpless and shy. Actually, she wasn't quite ready to say anything, but it was time to speak now.

Thus, that soft, clear voice became a memory that many would find difficult to forget for decades to come.

"I am Sylutia..."

What the girl said that day, the specific content, many people forgot. They could only blame her charm being too high at the time, causing everyone to lose the capacity for thought, merely nodding in agreement unconsciously. It wasn't until near the end, when this girl bowed in thanks, that everyone barely woke up and then burst into applause.

On this day, Sylutia almost single-handedly, in a crushing manner, conquered the young generation of geniuses in the Hidden Grove Alliance. The effect was far better than the Hidden Grove Alliance's high-ranking officers had imagined or expected. In fact, when some learned that Sylutia was about to go to the Mage Alliance, they erupted with strong protests and dissatisfaction.

"Why on earth should she be sent to the Mage Alliance? This is simply the greatest humiliation for the Hidden Grove Alliance!"

Such sentiments spread at an extremely rapid pace among the young generation of the Hidden Grove Alliance. In the end, it was only after Sylutia herself personally came out to appease them that they gradually subsided.

Afterward, to reduce the impact of the situation, the Hidden Grove Alliance had no choice but to announce that Sylutia would temporarily give up going to the Mage Alliance and continue her studies and recuperation at the garrison in the Darkmist Mountains.

Of course, this was merely a smokescreen to confuse the outside world. In reality, her course of action had already been decided. For the next half year or more, she would be preparing and perfecting for this purpose.