Chapter 299 : The Witch’s Allure Duel
Chapter 299: The Witch’s Allure Duel
"Miss Janna, we've arrived."
Inside Wind Chime Alley, as the carriage slowly came to a halt, a signboard adorned with kingfishers and blooming flowers entered Janna’s sight.
"Thank you for your hard work, Winnie."
As Janna stepped down from the carriage, Winnie finally saw her in full—a vision in an elegant formal gown.
"N-No trouble at all."
No matter how many times he saw her, Winnie always felt an awkward tension when facing Janna, unsure of where to direct his eyes.
"Miss Janna—about what time will you be done tonight? I—I can come pick you up then—"
"No need, Winnie. Once the banquet ends, I’ll return directly to the academy. You don’t need to make a special trip."
Smiling as she answered, Janna lifted the hem of her gown and walked toward the revolving doors of the Emerald String.
"Al-Alright."
Only after she had fully entered the Emerald String did Winnie snap out of his daze, mumbling softly to himself.
"Welcome to the Emerald String—"
The revolving door gently turned, and even before the guest had fully entered, a well-trained female attendant was already stationed at the entrance, ready to greet. But as the figure emerged from the revolving door, the words that had reached the attendant’s lips were swallowed back down.
"Y-You’re Miss Janna-Roland?"
"Yes. This is my invitation."
Looking at the blushing attendant before her, Janna, long accustomed to such reactions, smiled and nodded, then extended the invitation to her.
"So it's the ‘Floral Rendezvous’ suite—on the second floor. I’ll take you there."
After quickly regaining composure, the attendant lowered her head and, nearly bent at the waist, led Janna toward the redwood staircase with utmost deference.
Because it was dinnertime, Janna’s arrival swiftly drew the attention of the patrons on the first floor.
"Isn’t that the opera actress who plays Olivia? She’s even more stunning in person—"
"That’s Miss Janna-Roland, the most famous opera actress in Duling right now—and I heard she’s also a powerful and mysterious witch—"
"A witch? Someone that beautiful is a witch!? I thought she was a pure-blood elf."
"Pure-blood elves might not be as beautiful as Miss Janna. I swear, she’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen—"
Since Janna only briefly appeared on the first floor, and the patrons of the Emerald String were relatively restrained, the commotion soon died down.
However, at that moment, everyone’s topic of conversation had astonishing unity—it all centered on Janna.
Step, step, step. As Janna ascended the wooden stairs and reached roughly two-thirds of the way up, Sophina-Silvermoon, who had heard the stir downstairs, stepped out from the private suite.
"Long time no see, Janna."
The low, husky voice brushed past her ear like a feather, sending a shiver down Janna’s spine.
Silver hair, violet eyes, her gown swaying gently.
Following the voice, she saw Sophina-Silvermoon in a shimmering silver mermaid dress, staring at her intently.
Within those eyes seemed to burn a passionate flame, and even Janna, who met her gaze directly, felt a sting as if her skin had been scorched.
"Long time no see, Sophina. Thank you for your invitation."
Waving the invitation in her hand, Janna, now on the second floor, returned Sophina-Silvermoon’s bright smile with her own.
"You look absolutely stunning today."
The lily-of-the-valley earrings at her ears and the pearl necklace around her neck made her divinely sculpted features appear even more graceful and elegant.
"Thank you. Your gown is also beautiful. It makes you look radiant, like starlight."
"Haha, Janna, your words are as sweet as ever."
After dismissing the nearby attendant, Sophina-Silvermoon restrained her inner affection and stepped forward to open the door of the Floral Rendezvous suite for Janna.
"There are only three of us at tonight’s banquet—including you and me—so there’s no need to be too formal. Just relax."
Hearing that, Janna smiled and nodded, though her heart stirred with doubt.
"Only three people?"
Ah—
As the suite door was gently pushed open, Janna followed Sophina-Silvermoon inside the Floral Rendezvous suite.
"Koukie, I’ve brought our guest."
The air was fragrant, the room brimming with lush blooms.
The moment Janna entered, a unique aroma enveloped her—it was like a blooming field of rosemary, and the floral scent alone made her dizzy.
"Janna, let me introduce you. This is my friend, Koukie-Wolf."
At the introduction, Janna quickly snapped out of her daze and turned her attention to the beautiful woman seated at the dining table.
A pair of captivating peach blossom eyes sat on a fair face, with a dainty nose and soft pink lips. Her face was delicately shaped, and her long rose-pink hair fell behind her like a silken ribbon. She was like a radiant peony—exuding extreme beauty, sensuality, and enchantment.
"Hello, Miss Koukie. My name is Janna—"
"You are Janna-Roland, a witch apprentice at White Coral Academy, possessing A-rank Spirit Traverse and B-rank Plant Affinity dual talents. You are also a popular opera actress with Extraordinary Charm and have grasped the Beauty Law Fragment."
Before Janna could finish, Koukie-Wolf stood up and swiftly recited her information with crisp precision.
"You’re absolutely right."
Though the blunt disclosure of her details should have felt invasive, Janna couldn’t summon a trace of hostility toward Koukie-Wolf.
Especially when Koukie-Wolf stood up—her magenta dress accentuating a sensuous figure—an inexplicable restlessness stirred within Janna, pulling her unconsciously closer to the woman.
"No... this is the power of Allure!"
The moment she realized she had been affected by Allure, Janna quickly snapped back to clarity.
Looking at Koukie-Wolf, who still wore a brilliant smile, the now-vigilant Janna did not show the slightest change in expression. She kept her radiant and composed smile, gazing directly into her eyes.
"Although I do not know you personally, I believe you, like Sophina, are a key member of the Witch Cult."
[Character Talent: Voice Like Heavenly Music
Effect Activated: All listeners will become somewhat entranced, increasing their affection toward the speaker—]