Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva-Chapter 606 - 255 The Demands of the Witch Sect_2

This Great Witch was a rare Magic Sequence 7 Transcendent, a master and leading figure within her faction. Although Hexia shone brightly among the new generation, in the eyes of her peers, she was still not much different from a child.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting," Hexia and Mel bowed again in apology.

"Never mind, it wasn't a big deal. Come with me," she said, then turned and walked deeper into the forest.

The two older witches who came with Xiu Lin nodded slightly towards Tilan as a simple greeting, and then followed Xiu Lin's footsteps deeper into the woods.

Following the three witches, Hexia and Mel trekked through the forest until they arrived at a small house nestled among the trees.

The cottage had the appearance of a mushroom and seemed to be made of oak. However, Hexia sensed that it wasn't that simple because she could faintly feel a strange yet familiar sensation.

Indeed, upon opening the wooden door and stepping inside, it felt as if they had entered another world. The space inside was much larger than it appeared from outside.

This must be Xiu Lin's private dwelling. Inside, there were retro wooden structures dividing the cabin interior into three levels. One side of the wall was used as a bookshelf messily storing many ancient texts, and the wooden floor was densely packed with various alchemy instruments, among which there were also modern electronic products, and there was even a projection screen and a computer in a corner.

Seated at the round log table in the hall, Tilan could see a cat-owl clock on the nearby wall ticking softly, and in a cage atop a cabinet was a shrunken mini dragon, breathing tiny flames from its mouth.

After sitting down, the other two witches brought over effervescent cool tea that was clear as amber with a faint red tint, and it was very sweet to the taste.

"This is a batch of fermented tea I've made recently; you can try it." Gently swirling her wooden cup, Xiu Lin took a sip and then set down her cup.

The interior of the cabin had no walls to segment the space, just one open area. A glowing sphere hung overhead in the center, illuminating the solid wood table and the surrounding environment below. The atmosphere was not very bright, adding to the nostalgic and slightly intoxicating ambiance.

"Fermented tea?" Mel asked curiously before sniffing the liquid in her cup.

"Yes, it's tea that has been fermented with bacteria," said Xiu Lin, a teasing smile playing at the corner of her lips as she observed the innocent Mel.

"Ah," Mel was a bit scared to drink upon hearing it described that way. Most bacteria and fungi were considered dirty and disorderly in her conventional education.

"It's alright, actually. It's a traditional fermented beverage," Tilan reassured her companion and took a small sip.

Seeing Hexia drink without any issues, Mel cautiously took a sip.

"It's a bit sweet, and not bad at all?" she commented quietly.

After brief introductions and small talk, the conversation gradually shifted to the matter at hand.

"...So you came here to sway our academy to support Edith's struggle against Saint Yingo, is that correct?" Xiu Lin's tone revealed no emotion, leaving her thoughts a mystery, but as a Songstress, Tilan could somewhat sense that the woman before her was calm, not angry.

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"That's true, but personally, I hope for more than a purely utilitarian collaboration," Tilan carefully chose her words, feeling the pressure from negotiating with such an influential figure for the first time.

"Oh? Tell me, how is it not utilitarian?" Xiu Lin leaned back in her chair, her gaze indicating interest at the young girl opposite her.

"Because defeating Saint Yingo will not only benefit Edith but will also bring many advantages to the environment of the entire Star Domain," the girl shared her thoughts.

Xiu Lin did not interrupt Tilan, allowing her to speak at her own pace, occasionally closing her eyes halfway and tapping her fingertips on the table.

"...That's what I think," Tilan finished speaking and saw Xiu Lin's continued silence, starting to feel uneasy. She shook her head inwardly, feeling that she still lacked experience to remain completely composed.

"While I understand your point, I still want to remind you, Hexia," Xiu Lin didn't directly respond but instead focused on another matter.

"If you approach other academies with this stance, I think it will be difficult to see any hope."

"Certainly, the reasons and items you speak of are theoretically sound, but in reality..." Xiu Lin waved her fingers.

"There are too many unforeseen and disruptive factors. For powers and organizations like ours, ordinary contracts don't hold much binding force. Anyone can hire lawyers to battle over some matter for decades in court.

"Even fulfilling promises can result in vastly different outcomes between doing the bare minimum and offering a sincere reward. There are too many ways to play tricks with words and text."

"I have to ask you, Hexia, can you truly represent Edith Academy? Do you really understand the interest groups behind Edith Academy, their demands, their composition, their deep-rooted objectives, and so on? And will they really keep their word?"

"If Edith Academy fails to follow through as you've stated, what means do you have to enforce it? If you're unable to do any of this, then your words are as meaningless as a child's essay."

"In the end, it comes back to the beginning. Since it's difficult to ensure that both sides can fulfill their commitments, it might be better to start with some tangible benefits, aiming for more immediate gains, such as financial investment, the provision of special resources, and so on."