Chapter 386 : Elemental Soul Wizard Settlement
Chapter 386: Elemental Soul Wizard Settlement
“Hyah!”
After leaving the train station, Billy sped up the carriage, but even after traveling for quite some time, the carriage had only just reached the outskirts of the Elemental Soul.
“This train station is really quite far from the city center.”
Looking at the lush trees and the neatly arranged suburban villas, Gawen-Tull, who had been observing the scenery through the window, could not help but mutter quietly.
The Elemental Soul Wizard Settlement was surrounded by mountains on all sides, geographically forming a basin. The Magical Steam Train station had been built on the outer edge of this basin, quite a distance away from the actual city.
“Honored guests, our carriage will soon pass by the Elemental Soul Wizard Academy.”
Hearing Billy’s words, Janna, who was seated by the carriage window, couldn’t resist lifting the sunshade curtain to look outside.
“It’s completely blocked by a barrier.”
As Billy introduced it, Janna and the others did indeed see the Elemental Soul Wizard Academy, which stood not far from the main road.
However, due to the barrier’s concealment, they could only see thick fog and vague tree silhouettes hidden within it. Beyond that, nothing else could be seen.
“Every April and October, the Elemental Soul Wizard Academy holds an open day. At that time, everyone can visit the academy.”
“Looks like we’ve already missed the last one.”
Hearing Billy’s words, Janna felt a pang of disappointment.
After all, the Elemental Soul Wizard Academy was a transcendent institution that far surpassed Turin Wizard Academy in both scale and overall strength. Janna was especially curious about its facilities and the books in its library.
“Whoosh—whoosh—”
Just as Janna was about to pull the curtain back down, two Wizard Apprentices in crimson robes suddenly shot out of the fog, riding broom-shaped flying witch tools, heading toward the city.
“Flying brooms really are the favorite flying tools of White Wizards.”
Watching the two Wizard Apprentices disappear from sight, Janna, who had never ridden a flying broom before, felt a sense of wonder.
After all, in Turin, very few Wizard Apprentices chose broom-shaped flying tools. Not only did they clash with Turin’s general aesthetics, but their high price and rather uncomfortable riding experience made flying brooms a niche magical item there.
Moreover, the most important reason was Turin City’s strict no-flying regulation, which made flying tools nearly unsellable in the wizard settlement.
“Mr. Billy, does Elemental Soul have a no-flying rule?”
“Just call me Billy. Elemental Soul does not have such a restriction. However, anyone piloting a flying device must possess a Flight License, otherwise it is considered illegal flight.”
Flight License—
Hearing this term, which was rarely spoken of in Turin’s wizard settlement, Janna once again sighed inwardly. Compared to a ‘metropolis’ like Elemental Soul, Turin really was nothing more than a ‘fourth-tier small city.’
“Clatter-clatter-clatter—”
After about forty minutes of fast travel, the group finally arrived inside Elemental Soul’s city district.
“Honored guests, we’ve arrived in Elemental Soul. I’ll first take you to the inn to check in, then afterward, I’ll bring you to taste the local specialties.”
“Thank you, Billy.”
“It’s no trouble at all! To be of service to Lady Mage is Billy’s greatest honor!”
Hearing Lilith-Mag’s slightly caring words, Goblin Billy quickly turned his head, replying with a flustered expression of gratitude.
As a goblin, a race prone to discrimination, receiving polite treatment from an official wizard like Lilith-Mag was indeed a supreme honor for him.
“The architecture here in Elemental Soul is quite unique.”
As the carriage entered the city center, the distinctive buildings made Gawen-Tull, who was visiting the Elemental Soul Wizard Settlement for the first time, sigh in amazement.
Unlike Turin City, which favored a minimalist style of black, white, and gray, the architecture in Elemental Soul was ornate and extravagant, dominated by highly saturated colors. Even the glass in the windows sparkled like multicolored stained glass, dazzling to the eye.
Moreover, the clothing of Elemental Soul’s residents was also extremely vibrant. Even the men in formal suits did not wear the monotonous black seen in Turin, but instead dressed in deep blue, dark red, or white.
Their cuffs and ties were also flamboyant, making them resemble brightly colored birds, full of exuberant vitality.
“We’ve arrived, honored guests.”
As Janna’s eyes lingered on the scenery along the streets, Goblin Billy finally brought the carriage to a stop before an inn with a rose wreath hanging at its entrance.
“Crystal Rose Inn—it looks quite nice.”
Seeing the grand design of the inn, Gawen-Tull, who had rarely stayed in luxury inns, couldn’t help but voice her praise.
“Thank you for your kind words, Miss Gawen. This inn is actually run by Billy himself.”
“You run it?”
A goblin?
Hearing Billy’s response, Gawen-Tull, who habitually underestimated goblins, widened her eyes in surprise.
“Yes—but Billy only managed to run this inn successfully because of Lady Mage’s frequent support—”
“All right, stop showering me with flattery. This is your own achievement; don’t try to credit it to me.”
Lightly cutting off Billy’s endless “rainbow praise,” Lilith-Mag stepped down from the carriage.
Seeing this, Janna put on her wide wizard hood and followed behind with Gawen-Tull.
“My apologies, Lady Mage, Billy misspoke—please mind the steps.”
Thanks to Goblin Billy’s thoughtful arrangements, the group quickly completed their check-in. Soon after, Janna, guided by a maidservant, entered her third-floor room.
“Since there’s still some time, I’ll take a bath first.”
Although Janna had already cast the 【Cleaning Spell】 on herself when getting off the train, after nearly twenty hours of travel and the endless thunderstorms through the night, she still felt a lingering fatigue.
Fortunately, Billy’s service was indeed meticulous. The room arranged for Janna was one of the highest-class suites at the Crystal Rose Inn.
Besides the comfortable bed, the alchemical bathtub in the washroom brought a satisfied smile to her tired face.