Chapter 366 : Center of Attention
Chapter 366: Center of Attention
The first batch of wizard apprentices to receive commendations totaled fifty-two individuals. In addition to the Honor Medals, each of them also received a reward of two thousand Gold Surels, provided by the Mercenary Guild.
For wizard apprentices like Andre Green, who came from a non-magical background, two thousand Gold Surels was nothing short of a fortune.
However, for someone like Vivian, who hailed from an elite wizard family, two thousand Gold Surels wasn’t considered much.
“Next, the person I am about to invite is rather special. In addition to being jointly recommended by White Coral Academy and the Mercenary Guild,
During this period, we have also received nearly a hundred spontaneous letters of recommendation from citizens of Turin City—”
“Janna, it’s finally your turn.”
As she listened to Teresa-Mensa’s announcement, Vivian, who had been absentmindedly fiddling with the medal in her hand, leaned over and whispered into Janna’s ear.
“She not only stood up during Turin’s time of crisis, but also rescued countless people from the swamp of plague. Her name is known far and wide, and her beauty and kindness are unrivaled.”
At that moment, Janna, sitting below the stage, listened to Teresa-Mensa’s almost cloying introduction. Even though she had the Muscle Control talent to maintain her expression, the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but twitch slightly.
“She is none other than the one known as the ‘Brightest Gem of the Magic Tower,’ the ‘Rose of the Tower,’ and the ‘Voice of the Heavens’—Miss Janna Roland!”
Clap clap clap clap—
The moment the words fell, a wave of applause as thunderous as a tsunami erupted from every corner of the central plaza, accompanied by a roar loud enough to shake all of Turin City.
And Janna, standing at the center of this whirlwind of honor, promptly cast aside her momentary daze at “when did I get so many titles” and rose with the most graceful posture. Smiling, she walked up to the podium and stood beside the Mercenary Guild Chairwoman, Teresa-Mensa.
“Looks like Miss Janna’s popularity is truly extraordinary—”
Clap clap clap—
Although Teresa-Mensa had anticipated that Janna’s appearance would bring the ceremony to its peak, she hadn’t expected the climax to last so long—so long, in fact, that no one cared about what she was going to say next.
“Sis, Miss Janna is on stage!”
Shaun, who had secured a spot near the podium early on, nearly shouted his voice hoarse the moment Janna appeared.
Standing beside him, Jenny clapped her hands with all her might. So moved was she, in fact, that tears welled up at the corners of her eyes from sheer excitement.
“Sis, Miss Janna is so beautiful! Just like an angel!”
Her graceful figure, friendly smile, the moon-white wizard robe custom-made for her by the Spirit Communication Group, and the lily gemstone necklace around her neck symbolizing peace—all of it made Janna appear especially pure and beautiful.
“No wonder she’s the official spokesperson for the Spirit Communication Group—this ensemble on Janna is just too stunning—”
Looking at Janna standing elegantly on stage, Liji Silks’s eyes were filled with uncontainable envy and nearly reverent admiration.
Just yesterday, having received advanced notice, the Spirit Communication Group delivered the “Commendation Ceremony Exclusive” wizard robe tailor-made for Janna, along with the peace-themed lily gemstone necklace, directly to her dormitory.
They had even offered to send a carriage to escort Janna to the ceremony. However, this excessively flamboyant proposal was ultimately declined by Janna.
Click-click—click-click—
In addition to the ongoing applause, countless reporters were furiously pressing their shutters, trying to capture Janna from every angle without missing a single detail.
“Everyone, please quiet down—”
Finally, under Teresa-Mensa’s effort to regain control, the several-minute-long wave of applause gradually subsided.
However, the reporters vying for front-page shots didn’t stop, continuing to hold down their shutter buttons in pursuit of the perfect photo of Janna.
“Master, we’ve already taken enough material today. Do we really need to keep wasting film?”
Celine, now a full-fledged reporter after completing her internship, held her camera, continuously snapping photos of Janna.
After taking dozens of decent shots, she turned to look at the veteran reporter Matthew, who was still adjusting his angle.
“What makes you think your material will be the standout among all the reporters here?”
“But—”
Hearing Matthew’s reply without even lifting his head, Celine’s words stuck in her throat like cotton, leaving her unable to speak.
“I refuse to believe I can’t capture a front-page shot!”
Determined, Celine hoisted her gear onto her slender shoulders and pushed toward a spot where she could get a full-frontal shot of Janna.
Meanwhile, Matthew stayed where he was, meticulously adjusting his camera position to ensure every shot he took had the perfect composition.
“Congratulations to Miss Janna for receiving a reward jointly sponsored by the Mercenary Guild, the Spirit Communication Group, and the Nightingale Opera Troupe—ten thousand Gold Surels, and a standalone residence located in the golden district of Turin City.”
“So it really is property! The Mercenary Guild is being incredibly generous this time!”
Although Liji Silks had already caught wind of this reward through various rumors, hearing it confirmed by Teresa-Mensa still made her green with envy.
After all, for a non-magical apprentice like Liji Silks, owning a home in a wizard settlement was an incredibly rare achievement.
Beyond the financial hurdle, there were also strict limits on property acquisition within the Turin wizard settlement—a nearly insurmountable barrier.
“Miss Janna, do you have anything you’d like to say to everyone at this moment?”
Janna had originally planned to step down after receiving the golden medal adorned with olive patterns from Teresa-Mensa. However, she was gently held back by the latter.
But soon, with her extensive experience performing on stage, Janna naturally adjusted her expression, looked forward, and met the many eager faces in the crowd.
“First of all, I am deeply honored to receive this recognition.”
Special Character Talent: [Voice of the Heavens]
Activation Effect: A voice like heavenly music; all who hear it are partially entranced and develop a heightened fondness for the speaker.
Without any deliberate fanfare, Janna’s first sentence alone quieted the previously noisy central plaza to utter silence—