Chapter 303 : Extreme Cold Secret Realm
Chapter 303: Extreme Cold Secret Realm
After three rounds of drinks, amidst the exchanging of toasts, the atmosphere between the three of them gradually became more harmonious.
Even Koukie-Wolf, whose personality was usually difficult to grasp, opened up under the influence of alcohol and began talking continuously about various anecdotes in perfume-making.
"Alright, it’s getting late. We should be leaving—"
"What’s the rush? We’ve barely gotten started."
As Sopheina-Silvermoon got up to bring the evening to a close, Koukie-Wolf promptly pushed her back into her seat.
"Dear Vice President, we’ve got a mission assigned by the President first thing tomorrow morning. If we don’t wrap this up soon, it’s going to affect our progress—"
At the mention of "President", Koukie-Wolf curled her lips and released her grip on Sopheina-Silvermoon. Then, turning to Janna-Roland, she flashed a smile.
"Janna, I really look forward to working with you in the future. After all, you're the first human I've ever seen with 【Extraordinary Charm】."
Seeing Koukie-Wolf already somewhat tipsy, Janna-Roland nodded "obediently."
From the conversation earlier, it was clear that Koukie-Wolf still hadn’t gotten over the “Charm Duel” from their first encounter, where she had been on the losing end.
Even though Koukie-Wolf hadn’t used any supernatural power and had only relied on a perfume with a mind-controlling effect to test Janna-Roland, she still couldn’t accept her defeat.
To this, Janna-Roland could only carefully steer the conversation away, and when Koukie-Wolf occasionally complained, she did her best to play the role of a good listener—speaking less to avoid mistakes.
"I’ll head out first."
"Mm, stay safe."
With a final clink of glasses, the banquet of the three came to a timely end. Seeing that the other two had no intention of getting up, the tactful Janna-Roland took the initiative to leave the Floral Rendezvous room.
"Whew—"
The moment she exited, Janna-Roland cast the 【Psychology Concealment】 witchcraft to avoid drawing unnecessary attention among the patrons on the first floor. As she left through the revolving door, she let out a long sigh.
"Are all official witches of the 【Witch Sect】 like this?"
After leaving the Emerald String, just thinking about Koukie-Wolf’s eccentric behavior, so unlike an official witch, left Janna-Roland with mixed feelings.
Especially when Sopheina-Silvermoon had told her that Koukie-Wolf was considered one of the more normal ones within the 【Witch Sect】—
"Actually, the 【Lily-of-the-Valley Witch】 isn’t difficult to get along with—she just has a somewhat… split personality."
Janna-Roland wasn’t sure if that was the right description. Having spent the evening with her, she felt Koukie-Wolf wasn’t quite schizophrenic but more like a neurotic individual with a theatrical personality.
Sometimes she acted mature and seductive, other times like a somewhat extreme child—regardless of which, Janna-Roland always felt there was something unreal about her, as if she were constantly putting on a performance. It left Janna-Roland unsure of what Koukie-Wolf’s true personality was.
Of course, this wasn’t Janna-Roland trying to label her.
It’s just that the official witches Janna-Roland usually interacted with were mostly professors from White Coral Academy, who tended to be serious and stern. There were few with such flamboyant behavior.
"This evening's banquet passed much quicker than I expected."
Looking at the pocket watch showing it wasn’t even eight o'clock, Janna-Roland felt rather pleased overall.
"I’ll head back to the opera house and change out of these clothes first."
With that decision, Janna-Roland first swapped her high heels for flats in a street corner, lifted her dress, and cast the 【Light Feather Spell】 to quickly walk toward the Saint Roland Opera House.
"I think Julie’s makeup remover should still be on the vanity in the dressing room."
Besides changing back into her witch robes, Janna-Roland also planned to remove her makeup. Otherwise, she always felt an unpleasant tightness on her skin, as if it couldn’t breathe.
"Whew—"
The night wind blew past, fluttering the hem of Janna-Roland’s long skirt.
Though the sky had darkened, as she walked along, Janna-Roland could still see patches of green emerging on the grass lawn outside the opera troupe.
"Spring is finally coming—"
The next afternoon.
Due to a last-minute shift change, Janna-Roland got off work early, before 3 PM.
"Janna, I’m over here—"
Having already changed and removed her makeup, Janna-Roland smiled instinctively upon hearing the familiar voice coming from the back door.
"Have you been waiting long?"
"Of course! I’ve been waiting since your performance started."
After taking the large bouquet of flowers given to her by an opera fan, Vivian naturally looped her arm through Janna-Roland’s.
"Are you hungry? I’m telling you, the temperature inside the Extreme Cold Secret Realm is really low. If you go in on an empty stomach, you might faint from the cold."
Janna-Roland pondered her words seriously for a moment, then shook her head.
"I just had a few pieces of black chocolate. I should be fine."
Today was the day Janna-Roland and Vivian had agreed to visit the Extreme Cold Secret Realm. It was also the first time that Herman-Rose would lead them to the border between the Extreme Cold Secret Realm and the 【Realm of the Dead】.
"Let’s go. Can’t keep your father waiting too long."
"Alright—this is the carriage I hired in advance. Get in."
Just as Janna-Roland was about to cast 【Psychology Concealment】 again, she was pulled straight into a luxurious carriage by Vivian.
"You didn’t need to spend so much—"
"It’s just a bit of money. Don’t be so formal with me—driver, to the Rose Manor."
"Yes, Miss Vivian."
At Vivian’s command, the snow-white carriage quickly set off toward Rose Manor.
"Eat it while it’s hot. I made it just for you."
Just as Janna-Roland was about to close her eyes and rest in the carriage, Vivian handed her a steaming red bean pancake.
"Smells great—did you make this?"
"Of course I did! I spent ages just learning how to roll the dough."
Seeing Vivian’s slightly awkward expression, Janna-Roland accepted the pancake with a smile.
"Hurry and try it. Red bean pancakes don’t taste good once they’re cold."
"Okay."
Janna-Roland hadn’t felt particularly hungry, but seeing the red bean pancake in her hands, she suddenly realized she was.
Under Vivian’s expectant gaze, she took a big bite.
"How is it? I made it less sweet on purpose this time—"
"Well—how should I put this—"
Seeing Vivian’s nervous expression, Janna-Roland said seriously:
"It’s delicious!"