bookpub Chapter 392 : Ready to Depart
Chapter 392 : Ready to Depart
The next day, early morning.Bright and early, Janna, already washed and dressed, went downstairs promptly at seven o’clock. She spent fifteen minutes in the VIP dining hall that Billy had arranged specifically for her and her companions, finishing her breakfast.
“Good morning, Gawen.”
“Morning, Janna———”
At this moment, Gawen-Toul, who was sitting in the side lounge on the first floor reading the newspaper, instinctively greeted her upon hearing Janna’s voice.
Only, the instant Gawen-Toul raised her head and caught sight of Janna, her jaw nearly dropped to the floor.
“You’re just—too beautiful today!”
Janna, who never wore makeup, had for once applied a touch of it. Her naturally fair skin, framed by the moon-white wizard robe tailored perfectly to her figure, appeared even more lustrous and translucent, like polished white porcelain.
Especially with the necklace designed with a blue-green sparrow at her chest, and the feather ornament tucked into her long hair beside her ear, her entire presence seemed lighter, more lively and radiant.
These “unfamiliar” changes made even Gawen-Toul, who had long been accustomed to Janna’s beauty, feel as though her eyes were being overwhelmed anew.
“Miss Janna, the carriage is ready. You may board at any time.”
“Thank you, Jenny. Once Professor McGee comes down, we’ll depart together.”
“Understood. I’ll wait for you all at the door.”
Having said this, Jenny, a young woman in her early twenties with short brown hair and a reserved expression, picked up her makeup case and left the lounge, heading toward the entrance.
“Who is she? Also from the 【Spirit Communication Group】?”
Watching Jenny’s departing figure, Gawen-Toul asked curiously.
“That’s right. She’s a stylist from the 【Spirit Communication Group】. Today she was assigned to help me with my makeup and clothes.”
Though the 【Spirit Communication Group】 headquarters was in Turin, they still had a branch within the Elemental Soul. Jenny was the staff member specially assigned from there to assist Janna.
“Hah, standing next to you right now is like being a rook beside a phoenix. If I weren’t strong enough inside, I’d feel utterly ashamed.”
Gazing at the expensive accessories on Janna and her immaculately pressed moon-white wizard robe, Gawen-Toul, who was never particularly well-groomed, could not help teasing herself.
“Haha, then before I have to return all of this, let me enjoy feeling like a phoenix for once.”
As she spoke, Janna playfully lifted her hair, her expression full of jest as she looked at Gawen-Toul. The latter, however, only smiled back, her eyes holding not just envy, but also serenity.
Janna’s beauty needed no adornment, already leaving others far behind; her talents and tireless effort made her one of the brightest stars among countless others.
As for Gawen-Toul, with plain looks and average talent, even lacking Janna’s relentless cultivation drive, she never belittled herself.
She knew well her own shortcomings—and also her strengths.
Even if her weaknesses were real, the effort she invested in her own field was never less than anyone’s.
And in that field, was she not also a dazzling star in her own right?
“Good morning, Professor McGee.”
“Morning. Since everyone’s here, let’s set off.”
Different from usual, Lilith-McGee still wore her deep violet wizard robe, but her neckline accessory and hair arrangement showed thoughtful, elegant design.
“Professor McGee, are you certain you don’t need Billy to drive you today?”
As they were about to leave the lounge, Goblin Billy stood quietly at the doorway, rubbing his head, looking at Lilith-McGee and the others with pitiful eyes.
“No need, Billy. Today there’s a special car arranged for us. You needn’t trouble yourself further.”
“Alright then… Billy won’t disturb you———”
Hearing Lilith-McGee’s reply, Goblin Billy unconsciously clutched at his clothes, sighing with disappointment, his voice full of abandonment.
“Mr. Billy, please wait a moment.”
Just as Billy turned to leave, Janna called out to him.
She then stepped to Lilith-McGee’s side and whispered a few words in her ear.
“I don’t mind. It’s up to you.”
“Alright, Professor.”
After receiving Lilith-McGee’s approval, Janna turned her gaze back to the dejected Goblin Billy.
“Mr. Billy, thank you for your hospitality these past few days. After discussing with Professor McGee, I’d like to invite you to ride with us to the 【Glory Arena】 to watch the trial. Do you have time?”
“I do! Of course I have time!”
At the moment Janna invited him, Goblin Billy’s face transformed as if by magic: gloomy one second, radiant the next.
“Thank you, Professor McGee! Thank you, Miss Janna! Billy is truly touched——”
“Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s go.”
Cutting off Billy’s stream of sappy words, Lilith-McGee put on her wizard hood and led the way out of the lounge.
Seeing this, Janna gave Billy a brief smile before also donning her hood and following behind Lilith-McGee together with Gawen-Toul, heading out toward the entrance of the Crystal Rose Inn.
“Miss Janna, there are many reporters outside from the newspapers. Please put this cloak on before stepping out.”
“Alright, I understand.”
【Windbird’s Gentle Chant】 belonged to the 【Spirit Communication Jewelry】 series slated for release next year, and until now, had never been revealed in public.
To build hype for it, the 【Spirit Communication Group】 had invested heavily, even securing the title sponsorship for this year’s 【Andrew-Gamp Transfiguration Trial】 at the 【Glory Arena】.
Thus, before Janna, the official spokesperson, appeared at the 【Glory Arena】, 【Windbird’s Gentle Chant】 remained confidential and forbidden to be exposed by the smaller press.
“Click——Click——”
Once she draped on the cloak Jenny handed her, covering herself tightly, Janna stepped outside the Crystal Rose Inn with the others.
Instantly, a storm of flashing lights surged toward her like a tidal wave.