Chapter 424
Summer Breeze and Skyline Promise
Chapter 424 Summer Breeze and Skyline Promise
"The new ice cream is selling well." The eldest daughter of the Fox family, Walnut, was entertaining Silti and her friends at home today.
Walnut, Silti, Lovely, and Aurora were sitting in the round pavilion in the courtyard of the Fox family, enjoying afternoon tea and snacks.
The exams are over, and in a while, Hilti and the other two will go their separate ways to their respective chosen academies.
"I envy you guys, your grades are so good." Hu Tao thought for a moment and then talked about her own situation.
"Actually, with our family connections, it wouldn't be difficult to get into a prestigious academy, especially since we have a good relationship with the 'Feast School' and have always cooperated with them."
“However, my father felt that I was still not mature enough and hoped that I would continue to study here for another year to lay a solid foundation before going.” As she spoke, she ran her fingers through the light red strands of hair on her chest, playing with them slowly.
“That’s fine too. I remember you never really liked studying, did you?” Aurora said slowly, holding her teacup. The two of them knew each other before, but they weren’t very close.
"Aurora's words are still so sharp." Hu Tao didn't pay much attention at the moment, since there were no outsiders here anyway.
"What about you? You're not going to study opera. Does your family really not care?"
“They tried to intervene, but I won my argument, and in the end they had to give in.” Aurora recalled what happened before the Asura district, when she had a big argument with her family.
"That takes real courage." Hu Tao rested her chin on her hand, gazing at the sea of flowers and lawn outside the pavilion, her thoughts drifting in the summer breeze.
On the other side, after finishing her tea, Lowell took Silutia's hand and the two strolled among the flowers on the lawn. She tried to weave the flowers she had picked into a headband.
Sitting on the grass amidst the sea of flowers, her skirt spread out, her hands clumsily weaving the flower stems together, trying to recall how Hiltiya had held her hand and taught her during their previous spring outing.
Quietly watching Luo Weier's movements, Xilutiya did not rush to disturb or interfere, but simply stayed by her side, watching Luo Weier's slightly clumsy movements, gradually finding traces of her memory, and weaving a simple flower headband.
"Wow, it's finally done." Holding up the headband made of pale yellow, red, and white flowers, Luo Wei'er's voice rang out with particular joy in the wind.
"Hedra, let me put it on you."
"Hmm." The girl lowered her head slightly, and then Luo Weier carefully placed the flower wreath on her head and adjusted it slightly.
Then the girl raised her head, her upper body standing in the sea of flowers, her smooth and flowing hair fluttering slightly in the wind, the petals trembling gently in the wind, against the backdrop of the clear blue sky behind her, like a masterpiece.
"How wonderful." Luo Weier clasped her hands together in front of her as she watched the scene unfold.
Afterwards, the two strolled hand in hand through the sea of flowers again, with Luo Weier occasionally squatting down to touch the beautiful and tender petals.
She still radiated bright energy today, but beneath her happy expression lay a faint sadness, unlike her usual self.
The blonde Lover ran ahead, lifting her wide skirt, then turned back and smiled at Hilti.
"Hedra, wanna chase me? I'm really fast!" With that, she leaped lightly across the grass again, her light-colored shoes occasionally peeking out from the fluttering hem of her skirt.
Hilti walked over unhurriedly, and after running for only a short while, Lowell squatted down on the ground because of an ankle injury.
"Does it hurt?"
Hilti walked over, squatted down beside her, lifted her skirt, and checked her feet.
The pretty shoes with a slight heel were taken off, revealing her slightly shy ankles. Today, Luo Weier was wearing white stockings, and her toes and ankles formed a beautiful curve.
"It should be fine, uh." Although she said it was fine, Lowell still cried out in pain when Sylvia pinched her ankle.
“You…” The girl shook her head slightly, her eyes blinking as she checked Luo Weier’s condition.
Luo Weier's physical condition is probably quite good, and she's not heavy, so her injury isn't deep, just some bruises. She'll probably be fine after a day or two of rest.
Using her fingers, Xilutiya gently massaged Luo Weier's wound to dissolve the bruising. While talking to her, she helped her put her shoes back on.
Since it was inconvenient to move around, Lowell and Sylvia sat down on the grass again. Lowell gently leaned her body against Sylvia's knees, her golden hair brushing against the girl's fingers like flowing golden strands.
"Hedra, will you think I'm too stupid?" she muttered softly, leaning against the girl's chest and looking at the distant sky.
"No, Luo Wei'er isn't stupid." In Xilutiya's opinion, although Luo Wei'er was a bit naive and simple, she was actually quite smart, as could be seen from her usual studies.
"Really? But I always find it hard to learn things." She leaned against Xilutiya's chest, nuzzling her head to find a more comfortable position, just like her usual big cat.
"Although everyone at home likes me and spoils me, I sometimes still feel that I'm too stupid and can't keep up with everyone's expectations of me." Looking at the blue sky and clouds in the distance, Luo Weier talked about some past events.
“Do you remember, Hedra, during that spring outing, you taught me how to weave bracelets from reeds?”
"After I finished editing, I was in a daze for a long time, and I almost cried," Luo Weier said, recalling that little incident.
"It's strange, isn't it? It was such a small thing, but I almost cried."
“It’s not surprising. After all, even the smallest thing in someone else’s life could be an important moment in your own life,” Hiltiya comforted her.
"Hedera is so nice~" Luo Wei'er said in a slightly coquettish tone, raising her fair wrist and opening it in front of her eyes, letting the wind pass through her fingers.
"I was very timid when I was little. If no one slept with me at night, I would be terrified, and I was most afraid of the dark." Luo Weier said, closing her eyes, revealing her weakness.
"The reason I chose 'Blazing Sun' was because I'm afraid of the dark. If I could create a bright little sun, I would feel much more at ease."
"I like fluffy and warm things. I've been pampered by my family since I was little. If I'm unhappy, the whole family will be unhappy."
"Honestly, why does everyone care about me so much? Sometimes I can't even cry when I want to," Luo Weier said, expressing her little troubles.
"To be honest, I've never really suffered since I was a child. It was only after I got older that I realized that not all people my age are like me."
"Because my family treats me so well, I sometimes have the urge to do something, so I study very hard." Luo Weier pointed to the sky and made a triangle with her fingers.
"Although my grades and talent are not bad, compared to my family background and the care and pampering I receive, it is still not enough. However, my personality makes it impossible for me to continue to work hard, because I will want to play."
“My family doesn’t really care about my grades; they just want me to be happy. But I feel like they’re spoiling me.”
"I'm only saying this to you, because if I told other people, they would probably laugh at me for being too happy to have this kind of trouble." Nestled in Xilutiya's arms, Luo Wei'er's two little legs bounced up and down behind her.
"The first time I felt sad was when my great-grandmother passed away. She was very old and could no longer see, but she still loved me very much and liked to hold me and tell me stories." "When I was little, she taught me to weave some things, but I was too young to learn. By the time I thought about it later, she had already left me."
"People die, Hedra."
“Death is a farewell where we will never see each other again.” Lowell raised her head, touched Silti’s wrist, and then grasped her fingers.
"Don't forget me when you go to Thetis Academy. You are the first friend I made on my own outside. Although Aurora is not bad, I still prefer to be with you."
“I won’t forget.” Hiltiya looked at the blonde figure in front of her, nodded slightly, and then embraced her.
In the distance, Aurora sat in the pavilion watching this scene, sipping her tea and making sarcastic remarks.
"Luo Weier must be acting cute again." In her eyes, this rich heiress was like a child who hadn't grown up yet, but she was indeed very cute and innocent.
……
A week later, the three began packing their things to prepare for their respective colleges.
“Members of the Higher Academy all have their own private rooms, and they are all quite spacious,” Aurora explained to the two.
“You can all bring your things, and you can also prepare some extra furniture if needed.”
"Really? Then I'll have to move all my beds and cabinets over here~" Luo Weier thought of the furniture she had been longing for; she had always missed the things she had used since she was a child.
"Ranran, from now on you can live in a big cat house just like before, and have a whole house of cat trees that you like~" As she spoke, Luo Weier picked up her big golden shaded cat. The cat seemed a little stuffy in Luo Weier's arms, pawing at her with its two hind legs.
"Alright, I won't make you suffer anymore." After saying that, Luo Weier let go of it, and the cat went back to the bed, shook its body and fluffed its fur, then raised its tail and rubbed against Luo Weier's back. It liked Luo Weier, but it was not used to being forcibly hugged by Luo Weier.
Standing up, Luo Weier seemed to remember something.
Do you need to prepare extra furniture? I can have my family make it for you and then deliver it over.
"Have you considered how troublesome it is to send it from the Harp Flower Union?" Aurora couldn't help but shake her head and rub her forehead.
"It won't be too much trouble. Our family has its own airship. We come here to trade occasionally anyway, so we'll just have them bring it over." Luo Wei'er nodded nonchalantly.
“Airship…” Aurora remembered something.
"It seems I have offended you. Your family is one of the founding families of the Harp Flower Alliance, isn't it?" She remembered that the Mage Alliance only sold a handful of airships, so it would be easy to find out who they were.
"Aurora doesn't care about me at all, and she's still speculating about my family background at a time like this." Luo Wei'er gave a small snort.
"Because I see so many rich heiresses every day, I'm used to it." Aurora herself comes from a wealthy family, so she's not particularly sensitive to this.
"As for me, there's no need. I can just bring over the set I used in the family. But for Hedra, you can prepare some for her. I'm sure you won't mistreat her." Of course, she knew that Luo Wei'er liked Hedra the most. Occasionally, the two would even wear the same dress, just in different colors.
Aurora wasn't too sad about the impending separation. She was very familiar with the core areas of the Mage Alliance, and her year in the Asura District felt like a year-long vacation.
"Let's meet again after the Silver Bell Festival this year. You can come to the Greater Elro district then, and I can treat you to a good time at my home. I'll take you to see all kinds of local opera performances, events, and delicious food," Aurora extended the invitation in advance.
"Okay, let's meet again at the Silver Bell Festival in six months~" The three of them put their hands together and gave each other a high five.
The next day, Hiltiya arrived at Agate Street and met many familiar faces there.
She explained some things to everyone one by one, and finally said goodbye to Anali alone.
"I'm going to the Tethys Academy now. From now on, you'll have to walk your own path." She looked at the thin, horned girl in front of her and said softly.
“Yes, I will take good care of myself, Lady Hedra.” Anali nodded solemnly, holding the notebook that Syldia had given her.
"Study hard. I've recorded a lot of my insights in the notes I gave you, which should be helpful." Hilti patted the other's head.
"Although you are an orc, I believe that your intelligence is no different from that of humans, and you can learn all kinds of secret history knowledge and become a powerful superhuman."
"Have you thought about what career you want to pursue in the future? After all, in another year or two, you'll have to consider which college to apply to," Hiltiya asked.
“It’s probably a profession that can grant you great power,” Anali replied softly.
“My body is not as strong as other orcs, and I am often taken care of by Lord Hedra and others. Professions like warrior are not suitable for me,” she said, expressing her thoughts.
“Such formidable strength…” Siltia recalled the various schools of thought within the Mage Alliance.
Although many schools of thought are powerful, this power is mostly reflected in their products and the various secret abilities brought about by their research, rather than in the fact that the mages of that school have extremely strong combat power.
"Simply speaking, the closest to this image should be the 'Fire Spirit School' ranked ninth. They are famous for their expertise in fire magic and the creation of explosives."
“However, you may not be suited for this school of thought.” Hiltiya thought about how Anali manipulated flames and unleashed explosives, and couldn’t help but shake her head.
“Why don’t you choose a slightly more moderate school of thought? There’s no rush now; you have two years to think and prepare,” she suggested to Anali.
"When you have time later, you can go to 'Fire Pig' or 'Four Fingers' to learn about their methods and approaches to managing an organization."
"Although they are both experienced, they are too influenced by their past experiences and habits. In fact, I have many brand-new ideas that are waiting for someone to put into practice."
"So this is what Lord Hedra expects? I understand, I will try my best." Anali suddenly became excited upon hearing this.
This was probably the first time someone had entrusted her with such expectations, and she longed to repay and respond to that feeling.
Not only for myself, but also for everyone in Agate Street, and for those orc companions who died.
Lady Hedra is destined to go to a higher place, to a rising, brilliant morning star, and she herself will take on this lady's mission in the darkness, assisting her in achieving her ideals.
Unbeknownst to Sylphia, Anali set goals and missions for herself for the future.
(End of this chapter)