Chapter 107: The Returning Maiden
The black-haired girl lost, does that refer to Tiya? In the end, Iona won?
This thought arose in Viscount Xue Feng’s mind, and he felt it was within expectations.
After all, she is Viscount Karen’s daughter, and she also studied at the Royal Academy in White Cliff City. No matter how you look at it, it can’t be compared to other academies.
On the other side, Scholar Heide fell slightly silent after hearing this. Actually, he still hoped Xilutiya would win, as he preferred this black-haired maiden’s personality a bit more, and Iona was not close to him either.
Waiting is always a bit boring, but when the figures of the last few students appeared, the people in the camp were still somewhat excited.
The students who returned from the assessment earlier did not leave. After sleeping one night last night, everyone was waiting for the results today.
“Who will it be?”
“It should be Miss Iona. Her strength is almost a clear first.” Someone guessed this.
“However, even for Miss Iona, completing the third objective is a very difficult task.” Someone thought this.
“If Miss Iona didn’t complete the third objective, it will have to be selected from those who completed the second objective.”
“In that case, Suolin, Mike, and Baron all still have a good chance.”
“Don’t even think about Suolin. He came back yesterday. The reason you don’t know is because he was severely poisoned and was directly sent back to Jiaoshi City for treatment.”
“Ah, Suolin lost just like that?” Someone felt quite regretful. After all, Suolin had a good reputation among the commoner students.
“What about the others? Have Mike and Baron returned?”
“Baron just came back last night. He’s probably still sleeping in the tent right now.” Someone shook their head.
“Looking at his dejected appearance, he probably didn’t complete the second objective.”
“In that case, it comes down to whether Mike or Miss Iona is selected.”
“That should be it, but Viscount Xue Feng will definitely nominate Miss Iona. She is his niece.”
“Mike getting some consolation reward would be about enough.”
The crowd was discussing animatedly until someone suddenly shouted, and they stopped.
“They’re here, they’ve returned!” Seeing Mike, Komiya, and the others, these students waved and gestured.
Thus, the few carrying their spoils quickened their steps and walked toward the camp.
Soon, Mike and Lei placed the bloody bag on the open ground in the camp and opened it, revealing two ogre heads inside.
“This is our achievement with Lei.” Mike explained loudly.
“Got it.” The instructor nearby nodded in satisfaction, came over, patted their shoulders, and inquired if they were injured.
“We’re in excellent condition right now.” Mike answered proudly.
On the other side, Komiya and Tiya were also surrounded by some students.
“Did you two go on an excursion? You look so relaxed.”
“By the way, have you seen Miss Iona?” They didn’t care about the two’s situation at all; they only wanted to know when the champion of this assessment, Iona, would return.
“I didn’t see her.” Komiya waved her hand, pretending she knew nothing, then pulled Tiya away and trotted over to Scholar Heide.
“Teacher, we’re back.” Komiya bounced lightly to Scholar Heide.
“Good, as long as you returned safely.” Scholar Heide looked at Tiya with concern, and seeing her unharmed, the worry in his heart settled.
It seems Iona held back and didn’t injure Xilutiya.
“The result isn’t important. Participating this time is a trial in itself.” He began to comfort the two.
“You can still go to other organizations to seek opportunities, join the periphery first, and then gradually get closer to obtain the inheritance.”
“It can be done that way? Thank you, Teacher Heide.” Komiya bounced up happily.
“In that case, I can become a witch too.” She wanted to hurry home and discuss with her dad and mom, but as she turned around, she suddenly saw a mysterious woman in a black long skirt standing in front of Tiya, startling her.
This mysterious black witch had living-like ribbons wrapped around her wrists, pale skin, and just approaching brought a sense of dizziness and fear, making Komiya’s body tremble, unable to say a word.
On the other side, Xilutiya was much calmer, or rather, she wasn’t greatly impacted; she just sensed a strong 【Nightmare】 aura on the other.
This was probably the true mastermind or examiner of this assessment.
“You’re very good. I smell the scent of flowers on you.” Melinsa lightly shook her black fan.
“If I’m not mistaken, this should be the aura of some peripheral organization of the ‘Four Seasons Alliance’. It seems you have some connection.”
“Here, this is your badge as the winner.” She flipped her fingers and handed a specially made silver badge to Xilutiya.
The pattern on this badge featured twisted growing trees around the edges, with a crescent moon in the center of the trees. It looked quite exquisite and carried a special aura, feeling strangely cool to the touch.
【Forest Badge】（Second Order·Brilliant Moon）: A badge granted only to particularly outstanding students. It aids meditation, making the mind more stable. （Mental Stability+0.1）
“Keep it well, best to wear it on you and not let it leave your body.” Melinsa instructed.
“Yes.” Xilutiya took it and temporarily pinned it to her collar.
“Not bad…” This black witch examined Xilutiya’s appearance, temperament, and figure, nodding slightly.
“You are indeed a very good witch seedling. If you are interested in the witch profession, you can come to the organization I belong to, which is the ‘Nightmare Tea Party’. I can be your recommender and guarantor, exempting you from the first three years of obligations in the organization. This is quite a good benefit, saving you a lot of time.”
“Thank you.” Xilutiya politely curtsied with her skirt, a few strands of silver hair falling.
“Could you tell me more about the ‘Nightmare Tea Party’?”
“That’s simple.” The witch turned and walked toward the black horse carriage.
“Follow me.”
Xilutiya followed step by step, and only then did the other students notice something was off.
“Is that Tiya? Why has her hair turned silver?”
“And that, is she a witch lord? It’s my first time seeing this profession.”
“Ah, Tiya is following the witch onto the carriage. Could she be the one selected?”
“What about Miss Iona? Isn’t it Miss Iona?”
Not only were the students surprised and puzzled, even Viscount Xue Feng and Scholar Heide were full of confusion, but they didn’t dare disturb that witch now. They could only have someone guard not far from the horse carriage and report to them if anything happened.
Thinking of some possibilities, Scholar Heide called over Komiya and the others to inquire.
“What exactly did you encounter in the assessment, and what was Tiya’s situation?”
“Well…”
Mike glanced at the others beside him and began explaining to this teacher, and thus, some truths gradually became known to everyone.
