Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

Chapter 175 The Blue Flower in the Mountains

"The song of prayer lights up the silent wilds"

"Like a glimmer of light"

"Your childlike smiling face"

"Nostalgic and yet distant, that is the promise of the future"

Gentle waves spread over the hills, grass blades brushed against the ankles in the breeze, bringing a slight coolness and tickle. The girl, dressed in a white gown, gently plucked the strings of her violin, softly singing.

The singing was soft and tender, akin to the reminiscence of running and laughing under the sunshine, filled with longing.

"In that verdant morning, one day we shall arrive"

"I still believe, in that cold winter"

"Lies the land of hope"

White birds darted between the flowing clouds, moving forward across the lush grassy ripples, gradually flying into the distance, and the softly chanted ballad, too, scattered into the wind, drifting afar like hyacinths.

Time passed, and when the song ended, the girl slowly opened her eyes, gazing down at the world covered in light green, sprinkled with some white flowers and shrubs, basking in the wind-swept, warm sunshine, which was so comforting it made one want to close their eyes and enjoy.

"That was a beautiful song, Tilan,"

After the girl finished singing, her companion who had been sitting on the grass behind her stood up.

"You were so shy as a kid, seldom sang, and I had no idea you had such potential and talent in this area," Yilin approached the girl, turning her face to look at the familiar yet somewhat stranger childhood playmate.

Made a bit uneasy by Yilin's gaze, Hexia turned her head away, a familiar gesture that brought a smile to Yilin's lips, then she gently embraced Hexia, and the two sat in the grass, frolicking together.

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Some time later, they sat close again, looking out at the distant scenery down the slope, talking about things from their childhood and their dreams now.

"I've learned piano and violin before, so it also gives me the perfect opportunity to practice with you."

"Thank you, Yilin." For her childhood friend, there was no need for the formality required with strangers; she was one of the two people in Hexia's life with whom she could let down her guard and relax.

The other was Deloris, but in front of her, the girl remained a bit reserved, unlike her casual demeanor around Yilin.

After finishing their morning walk and relaxation, the two returned towards the academy. This area was the back hill of Bellflower Academy, and because it was vacation time, very few people were around, so Yilin took Hexia for a walk in the greenery today.

In the afternoon, Yilin continued to walk Hexia around the academy and shared with her the major and minor events that had happened since she joined Bellflower Academy earlier that year.

"I never imagined there would be so many interesting stories from gardening and cultivation, like pruning and nurturing blossoms are like unboxing surprises - so many funny incidents happen. For instance, some thought they planted the variety 'Blush of Romance,' only to discover when the flowers bloomed that it was the common 'Fiery Red Rose.' Then there's the painstaking cultivation of seedlings only to have them devoured by goats sneaking in at night, or making a flower trellis only to see all the flowers grow oddly on one side."

Along the way, as Yilin chatted, she led Hexia through their academy's botanical garden where they usually studied and practiced plant cultivation. Occasionally they would bump into classmates, and Yilin would greet them with effortless ease and familiarity.

"This is a primary school classmate of mine, she's also studying here in Northern First District, and since it's the holidays, I asked her to come over."

"Hello."

With her long ash-gray hair and wearing a beige sun hat, Hexia nodded lightly. The summer sunshine filtered through the gaps in the woven hat, casting dotted, star-like points on her face, creating a dappled and hazy beauty.

"Hello. Since you're here, why not pick a flowerpot from our botanical garden? Our club planted a lot, and sometimes we can't take care of them all."

"So, which do you like?"

"Bellflower, it's also my favorite, pale blue nearing purple, thriving in the high mountain forests."

Speaking of which, 'Tilan,' the flower named by the elves, and bellflower are both members of the Campanulaceae family. 'Tilan' is a special species with transcendent effects, extremely rare in the wild; thus, some speculate that the earliest 'Tilan' might have originated from other common species within the Campanulaceae family.

Bellflowers, campanulas, harebells, and balloon flowers are found within the Campanulaceae family and prefer to grow in high-altitude mountains, places rarely trodden by humans.

Watching Hexia accept the flowerpot, a smile crept onto Yilin's face.

Indeed, just like Tilan's character, they're both shy, preferring to grow where there are fewer people.