It was already late when I returned to the dormitory.
As he walked through the academy, Loran Hill noticed that the fortress had become considerably quieter recently. The streets, once filled with conversation and laughter, were now lit only by dim streetlights and a few scattered students, who hurried by with few words.
Loran Hill pondered the reason for this. Perhaps the recent conflicts and mergers between clubs had made students nervous and uneasy, and even fewer people were going out for activities. On weekdays and weekends, many students enjoyed gathering by the lake, barbecuing, playing music, and expressing their feelings to each other.
The teachers and sages on campus have always been the pillars of stability in everyone's hearts. Unfortunately, these pillars have now become transparent, as if they do not exist, and are indifferent to the current situation. This has made students lose their sense of security. Although they are all powerful extraordinary people, most of the students are not very old and have not yet fully grown up and become strong.
At this time, perhaps students banding together could provide a sense of security. She thought so. Individual students were now almost nonexistent within the academy, and they were increasingly seeking to join clubs. It was said that the Black Veil had also expanded its membership due to this.
It's so annoying.
Loran Hill has always been a good-tempered person and she rarely gets angry, but this time she really felt dislike and disgust in her heart.
Lagertis's diary revealed a wealth of past events: the joys and sorrows, reunions and partings of her predecessors. Across millennia, these witches, once companions and friends, had, for various reasons, become enemies, even murdering each other, leading to such a tragic end.
If Dorothy hadn't died, Lagertis probably wouldn't have committed suicide alone. Si Ye had never left the observatory in all these years. Even if she didn't explain anything, it wasn't difficult to guess that she had insurmountable obstacles and obsessions in her heart.
Now that the witch has returned, perhaps it's to avenge her past grudges. The witches, already few in number, have stopped helping and being friendly to each other and are now in a state of hostility and murder. It's truly sad and heartbreaking.
As Roland Hill entered the corridors of the castle, gazing at the leaf-wrapped chandeliers of flowers on the ceiling, his mind drifted back to the vision in his diary of seeing Atatis. That kindly witch, like an older sister, cared for her companions, bringing a warmth and comfort like a summer's day.
If Atatis were still alive, the witches probably wouldn't have fallen apart later.
She didn't know what Dorothy had discovered in the ruins, what research she had done, and how it had spread, that had caused such a taboo among the sages, leading Si Ye to completely side with them and massacre his former friend. Eventually, the situation spiraled out of control, and a rift began to form between the witches.
Reason told her that perhaps Si Ye also had his own difficulties, forcing her to do so, but emotionally, Loran Hill still felt a little uncomfortable. She didn't like sad things and hoped for a happy ending.
Tragedy may be stunning and beautiful, but she still prefers plain and warm happiness.
With a click, the key was inserted into the door lock and turned to open the door in the remote corridor.
The dormitory was still lit with pale yellow candlelight. Loran Hill walked into the room and closed the door.
"I'm back."
"Welcome back, Loran." Katie propped herself up from the bed, still a little unconscious, but looking relatively happy.
"Did Katie sleep well?"
Loran Hill walked over and gently hugged Katie's head, feeling the warmth of her red hair and back. Although it had only been a day, it felt like a century had passed since she last saw Katie, who had experienced so much in Lagertis's diary.
"Sleep well, Lorraine~"
Katie also stretched out her hands and hugged Loran Hill's waist, speaking in a deep voice.
"That's good."
Loran Hill loosened his arms, sat back on the bed, and asked, "What do you want to eat tonight, Katie?"
"Anything is fine. I like everything Luo Lan makes." A pure smile appeared on Katie's face.
"Kirti is stupid."
"No way, Luo Lan actually said I was stupid, woo woo."
"No, actually, Ketti is very cute."
"real?"
"real."
After the two got to know each other, Loran Hill also found it easier to get along with Katie. Sometimes, Katie's innocence even made her feel like bullying her.
But she still has to restrain herself. After all, if Katie gets angry, she can't control herself.
"Katie, let me teach you how to cook." Loran Hill was busy in the kitchen (laboratory).
"Okay, Lorraine, what are we having for dinner today?"
"How about some light fruit and some stewed meat today?"
...
"Actually, when you don't know how to prepare a certain ingredient, it's always a good idea to stew it in water."
"But didn't Roland say before that many things will melt if stewed for too long?" There was confusion in Katie's eyes.
"That's at least better than being burned into charcoal ash. Katie, learn it step by step first." Loran Hill said, wearing an apron and holding up the soup spoon.
"Yeah." Katie nodded and continued to peel the potatoes.
With the sounds of ping-pong and flames in the laboratory, the two's dinner slowly began.
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5 days later, in the 'Black Water Lily' activity room.
"Bumansha, why isn't Luo Lan here?"
There were quite a few people gathered in the activity room, including several club presidents I met last time, and representatives from some other small clubs also came this time.
Bumansa, wearing a bright white and olive green dress, stood at her desk and explained, "Loran has gone out to look for raw materials. She's currently developing a potion that can remove the bewitching effects of the 'Black Veil'."
"How's the progress?" Bitter Leaf, the president of the 'Snow Country Evergreen' club, asked anxiously. He was dressed in white, with only emerald green leaves decorating his cuffs and collar.
"Loran said there is some clue, but we are currently lacking materials." Bumansha told her the information that Loran had given her.
"What materials do you need? Our Natural Sequence Society has a lot of reserves in this area and can provide Miss Loran with ample help." Hong Fan responded, and Igli, Atati, Ling and others also agreed.
"Well, let's make a list after Luo Lan comes back. But don't worry, everyone. She said that most of the things have been found. She just lacks some key materials and is negotiating with others."
"That's good." Ling answered briefly. Although this Winged Clan girl was beautiful, her style was so cold.
"Since Bumansa and Roland have expressed so, let's wait and see." Igli said gently with a sweet smile on her face.
"How about we all arrange a time for a meal together? Recently, more and more clubs want to join our alliance, so it's time to set a charter."
When she said this, the other visitors in the activity room also turned their hopeful eyes to Bumansha in the center. This girl next door from a common family also felt a sense of pressure and responsibility this time.
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