So I Became a Witch and Started Doing Daily Quests

Chapter 211: Turin’s Winter

"Mr. Jarvis, I really can’t accept this."

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Accompanied by the whistle of the Magical Steam Train, numerous Spark Sprites bounced and chased each other in the waiting hall.

At that moment, Jarvis Roland, who had been waiting at the station for Janna for quite some time, was trying to stuff an Interdimensional Storage Pouch into her hand.

"These are just some tokens of my appreciation, they’re not worth much—"

Hearing this, Janna couldn’t help but twitch an eyelid.

The so-called "not worth much" tokens from Jarvis Roland were, in fact, a set of top-quality Elemental Essence.

A rough estimate placed their value at around ten thousand Gold Surrel.

Considering Janna had already received a thirty-thousand Gold Surrel transfer that morning, this was an additional gift outside of their prior agreement.

"Miss Janna, I promise, after this time, I won’t send anything else!"

"I already received the transfer this morning—"

"That’s a separate matter. Are you saying my life is only worth thirty thousand Gold Surrel?"

Not just thirty thousand Gold Surrel—there was also a half-price discount from the Watermarsh Auction House and a contract to fulfill any request unconditionally.

Hiss—

The sharp whistle sounded again. Unable to reject Jarvis Roland any longer, Janna ultimately accepted the additional Elemental Essence.

"Miss Janna, considering the grace you’ve shown me, even giving away half my fortune wouldn’t be too much—so please, accept this token of gratitude."

"You really don’t have to be so polite. Thirty thousand Gold Surrel was the result of our negotiation…"

"I never agreed to that."

Watching Jarvis Roland’s open and sincere expression, Janna couldn’t help but marvel internally.

He’s really good at this!

This man is incredibly good at this!

Doing something like this right at the end—even though Janna already had a high opinion of him—still made her admire his social finesse all over again.

After all, who could refuse a gift worth ten thousand Gold Surrel, offered in the name of gratitude?

Hiss hiss—

With the increasingly urgent whistle ringing in her ears, and knowing time was running short, Janna smiled and extended her hand.

"Mr. Jarvis, it was a pleasure meeting you on this business trip."

Hearing this, Jarvis Roland smiled and shook Janna’s hand.

"Likewise. If you’re ever on another trip, you’re always welcome here."

"Definitely."

"Janna, get on the train now, it’s about to depart—"

"I’m coming."

Before Janna could finish, Liji Silks was already urging her from behind.

Seeing this, Janna could only offer an apologetic smile. After bidding a final farewell to Jarvis Roland, she turned and boarded the train with Liji Silks.

Hiss—

With the final whistle, and after confirming all passengers were seated, the Magical Steam Train swiftly closed the doors of its carriages.

Mists swirled around. Amid the thick white steam, the Magical Steam Train sped out of the station with unparalleled velocity.

"Let’s go, it’s time to return."

Only after the train had vanished from sight did Jarvis Roland, who had been standing still for some time, speak quietly to Emily beside him. Then he put on his black felt hat and strode away from the platform.

Whoosh whoosh—

The sound of steam venting echoed in her ears. Watching the rapidly changing scenery outside the window, Janna felt as though the train was moving significantly faster on the return trip.

From the aquatic Watermarsh World to the snow-covered wide plains, Janna’s mood inexplicably lifted as she watched the fluttering snowflakes in the sky.

"I wonder what Vivian and the others are doing now—"

Taking advantage of the free time after buying tickets in the morning, Janna and Liji Silks had visited various shops in Watermarsh City, purchasing quite a few local specialties.

For example, Watermarsh City’s famous dried silverfish—just by appearance and quality, it was far superior to the cheap version Janna had previously given to Black Cat Bell.

There was also the locally brewed blueberry wine. In terms of flavor, it somewhat resembled Fairy’s Kiss from the Feathered String Club, so Janna bought several barrels to bring back.

"Janna, we’ve arrived."

As the train doors opened, Turin City’s dry and chilly air rushed into the carriage, causing Janna to shiver involuntarily.

Hearing Liji Silks’ reminder, Janna nodded, then put on her Wizard Hood and scarf, returning to "disguise mode."

"Everyone, remember to rest well after returning. I’ll notify you later about the specific start time."

Before leaving, David Berg once again reminded everyone not to forget their personal belongings, then was the first to disembark.

"Janna, are you heading straight back to the dormitory?"

"Yeah. What about you? Going home or to the dorm?"

"I’m heading home."

Unlike Janna, who came from the Lower City as a commoner apprentice, Liji Silks—though also a commoner apprentice—had parents who were locals of Turin.

So, whenever there weren’t many classes, Liji Silks would stay at home, and Janna seldom saw her at the dorm.

"I’m off, see you later."

"See you."

After parting ways with Liji Silks outside the station, Janna looked up at the already darkening sky and cast the Featherlight Spell, quickly heading toward White Coral Academy.

"Sure enough, I prefer Watermarsh City’s relatively humid weather over Turin City’s dry cold."

Touching her cheeks, stung slightly by the biting wind, Janna couldn’t help but miss Watermarsh City’s spring-like climate.

Plap—

After exiting the bounds of Turin City, Janna immediately transformed into her Emerald Butterfly Wings state, wasting no time as she flew straight back to her dorm.

"Miss Janna, you’re finally back!"

Seeing Janna return suddenly after two and a half days, the Door Spirit, who had been nodding off, instantly perked up and called out excitedly.

"Yeah, has anyone come looking for me the past few days?"

"Miss Vivian came looking for you, but when she saw you weren’t in, she left."

Vivian?

Hearing this, Janna paused mid-motion as she reached for the door.

"Did she leave any message?"

"She did—Miss Vivian told me to inform you that she’ll be entering seclusion again, expected to last until the end of next month."

"End of next month? That’s the start of the new semester—"

Hearing the Door Spirit’s report, Janna touched the Thorn Bracelet on her wrist. Inside it was a gift she had specially bought for Vivian.

"Did she say when the seclusion starts?" Fresh chapters posted on novel•fire.net

"Yes, she said it’ll begin tomorrow—"

Upon hearing this, Janna turned and walked toward the mechanical elevator.

"Miss Janna, where are you going now?"

"To find Vivian."