Is It Weird for a Guy to Apply to a Witch School?-Chapter 553 -

Chapter 553: Auction Preview

“Are you sure you’re not going, Big Sis Bai?”

At this moment, I was standing in front of a huge full-length mirror, slightly swaying my body and looking at myself in the mirror…

How long had it been since I had looked at myself properly in a mirror like this?

“I can’t go even if I wanted to, doesn't Little Han know that?”

Big Sis Bai sighed softly, but her gaze was still reluctant to leave me.

“To stabilize the other Transcendent Academies, the Witch Academy itself cannot be the first to break the agreement.”

Of course, the most important factor was the Witch's Contract signed by the Witch Academy Head on behalf of all Transcendent Witches.

“That’s truly a pity…”

My gaze met Big Sis Bai's in the mirror.

I gently picked up one corner of the skirt.

“Then, how about this outfit? It doesn't look very extravagant, and it even barely looks like a formal gown.”

“Of course, Little Han looks beautiful in anything.”

“Then Big Sis Bai, are you still comfortable with me going out dressed like this? Aren’t you afraid someone will try to abduct me?”

I slightly adjusted a corner of the neckline.

The unique geometric opening of the neckline, paired with the sleeveless design, didn't seem overly revealing.

In the mirror, the classic pure black midi-length formal dress I was wearing looked quite conservative.

The hem of the skirt didn't drag on the floor.

Of course, this dress was essentially a Spell effect.

The reason I chose this one was because it was the most conservative set among this category of formal gowns.

If I wanted other styles, I would need to personally acquire a set for the Spell's Collection, and this Collection was even more troublesome than the Book in the Casket collecting weapons.

“Is that so?”

Hearing my question, Big Sis Bai didn't immediately answer.

Instead, she walked directly toward me and wrapped one arm around my calf, lifting me up.

“Eh? Hey! Put me down quickly!”

“Then, who else could Little Han be interested in… besides me?”

“Alright, alright! I’m not interested in anyone else but Big Sis Bai!”

I wrapped my arms around Big Sis Bai’s neck, slightly maintained my balance, and finally stepped onto the floor as she put me down.

“You answered the question yourself, didn't you?”

Big Sis Bai said with a smile.

“Alright, alright. Then, let me check the time. I’ll be going now, okay?”

“Why go so early? Don’t you know that the more honorable a person’s status, the later they should make their appearance?”

Big Sis Bai asked when she heard I was about to leave now, but she didn't try to stop me.

Bai Yu had already looked into the auction after learning that Little Han was going to participate.

She had gone through a lot of information, including specific details and arrangements of the event, so she naturally knew the time of the auction.

She had also quietly shared this information with the Great Tree of Knowledge earlier.

“Well it’s a habit. A matter of habit. It’s my first time, so I'm a little curious…”

“Alright then. It’s also good to see more of the world, and it will prevent you from acting immaturely when encountering such events in the future, especially after preparing for several days.”

Big Sis Bai said with a smile.

However… she had also accompanied Little Han in her preparations until now.

But when Big Sis Bai said that… I did indeed realize it.

Although I had been deliberately acting unconcerned, ever since I received the Invitation Letter, I had subconsciously and intentionally been thinking about what I needed to pay attention to.

“Hmm… well, perhaps the social class leap was too great, and my experience hasn't kept up.”

“Then go and broaden your horizons. Life isn't just this one place, the Witch Academy. There’s more excitement waiting for you to discover.”

After making my final farewells to Big Sis Bai, I left her residence.

The address on the Invitation Letter was within the city limits of Modu.

It wasn't too far, and the Witch Academy even had a dedicated Teleportation Channel leading directly to that hotel.

Since that place was nominally a property of the Witch Academy, it naturally became a liaison point between the Academy and the outside world.

However, the distance from Big Sis Bai's residence to that Teleportation Channel was not short.

But having a Teleportation Marker made things much easier.

That location was at another branch of the Wan Shi Wu Club within the Witch Academy.

I had originally expected there to be quite a few people here, but when I arrived, I found that there weren't many.

If I thought about it briefly, I understood.

Most people chose to leave the school during the holidays.

At this time, most people were probably just starting their journey back to school.

However, I did run into some girls gathered here with professional equipment, seemingly waiting for someone.

After a brief Appraisal, I understood their identity.

They were members of the News Clubs of the Witch Academy.

This auction would also be reported on within the various Transcendent Academies, but this information would not be circulated to the outside world.

And just as I understood their identity, their keen insight as reporters immediately directed their gaze toward me.

“Hey, hey That young lady is so pretty. Do you know her?”

“Wipe your drool. Don't look so lovesick.”

The girl next to her nudged the one who spoke first, reminding her.

“The one with white hair? I find that white hair is quite popular in the Academy now.”

Another person also followed the gaze, voicing her question.

“I don’t care if it's white hair or not. I'm into all types!”

“By the way, white hair should be an aesthetic trend started by Little Han, right? The students who call themselves the Little Han Support Group follow that trend. But speaking of white hair, every time I see it, I think of my great-grandmother…”

“The main thing is the contrast, I guess… She’s walking toward us.”

At this moment, I walked past these girls, our eyes meeting.

I naturally heard their whispers, as my Five Senses Enhancement practice had made my hearing very sharp.

But since they didn't approach me, I naturally wouldn't respond to their eager glances.

I walked directly toward the gate of the building, which seemed a bit less conspicuous than the Wan Shi Wu Club Headquarters.

This was my destination for this trip.

Because this place directly connected to the hotel where the auction before the start of the semester was held, the Wan Shi Wu Club had arranged many members who hadn't left the school to receive people here.

Although most students had left the school, many more people than usual would come here today for the auction.

So, as soon as I arrived, I was met by the greeters here, who asked if I had any needs.

If I was participating in the auction, I just needed to show the Invitation Letter.

If I was part of a special group, such as a photographer from a News Club or some staff members traveling back and forth, I would not be stopped.

Due to the high frequency of use, this Teleportation Channel was a stabilized channel connected by alchemical equipment and a Curtain Wall.

After I presented the Invitation Letter, one of the greeters enthusiastically led me to the Teleportation Channel.

With one step, I left this place and arrived at the other side.

My toe touched the soft carpet without making much noise.

When my entire body exited the Teleportation Channel, the scene before me fully presented itself.

What met my eye was a hallway, with a crimson carpet extending straight to the end.

The place I emerged from was a massive mirror framed with ornate patterns, placed at the end of the hallway.

There were also ushers dressed in uniform standing here.

Upon seeing my attire, they quickly judged my identity, and the receptionist at the front immediately stepped forward.

“Esteemed lady, welcome to this Transcendent Auction, hosted by the Witch Academy Wan Shi Wu Club. I am the receptionist here. Please present your Invitation Letter so we may confirm your identity information.”

“Mmm, thank you.”

I took out the Invitation Letter and handed it over.

Seeing that they were acting normally, they didn't seem too surprised by the Storage Equipment.

After all, most of them were professional receptionists, so their vision would naturally be higher.

After receiving the Invitation Letter, this receptionist immediately verified its authenticity, and the screen in her hand quickly displayed the information.

It was understandable that they needed to verify the authenticity like this.

After all, countless wealthy individuals from the outside world wanted to attend this invitation-only auction, using connections or other means.

A bold person had even forged an Invitation Letter here before and was let in, so the verification step was naturally essential.

However, since this place was directly connected to the Witch Academy’s Teleportation Gate, this situation shouldn't have occurred, but the procedure still had to be followed, even if it was just symbolic.

They needed to confirm the identity information of the guests, especially the honored guests who were specifically marked by the organizer.

They needed to treat them with caution.

The receptionist’s eyes widened after looking at the generated information, and she instantly became alert.

The seemingly un-intimidating, gentle, and slightly naive girl in front of her… was actually a Teacher!

In an instant, she felt a dizzying sensation, like hitting the jackpot.

The person in charge of managing them here had specifically instructed them about which invited guests required special attention, and they had all reviewed the photos in advance.

But… but the auction hadn't even started, and the auction preview had just been set up.

It was time to receive guests… usually, the ones who came in such a hurry were mostly News Club reporters from various academies, or wealthy outsiders, nobles, and socialites who got in through connections.

However, she subconsciously looked up at the girl in front of her, who looked slightly immature, like a student who had just enrolled, and was curiously observing every corner of the place.

But she dared not doubt whether the information was wrong.

Even if it was wrong, she had to treat it as correct when receiving the guest.

She would rather take a loss than make a mistake.

Moreover, looking at the appearance, she couldn't have mistaken it.

She just hadn't made the connection earlier.

However, in this situation, her status was no longer sufficient to host the guest.

So, she immediately called the manager here.

But before the manager arrived, she had to act with the utmost professionalism and avoid any negligence.

“It is a great honor to be of service to you, Teacher Yang Yuehan. The manager responsible for this auction preview will arrive shortly. Please allow me to introduce you to the specific arrangements for this auction preview.”

She spoke with maximum enthusiasm while professionally guiding me into the main hall.

I followed her directly.

This area was clearly a place where no outsiders would enter except for personnel traveling back and forth to the Witch Academy.

However, walking out of the hallway led directly into the main hall.

Stepping through this doorway, I saw a familiar figure: Xing Anlei, one of the Vice Presidents I had met at the Wan Shi Wu Club earlier.

She was currently instructing a few girls, but her gaze was naturally drawn to the open door.

After all, that door usually did not open.

If it did, it meant someone from the Witch Academy side had arrived.

However, she estimated that anyone who came this early would likely be those invited News Clubs.

They usually arrived early to photograph close-ups of the valuable auction items during the preview while there were few people.

But after a casual glance, her heart skipped a beat, and she was simultaneously surprised.

Why was this person here so early?

“Teacher Little Han, I didn’t expect you to be here so early!”

Xing Anlei’s voice reached me from a distance, and the receptionist who was leading me immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

She knew that this important figure no longer required her assistance.

However, she was also very shocked, because the girl who was jogging toward us… was one of the Presidents of the Wan Shi Wu Club that hosted this auction!

She was a person one usually couldn't even meet.

So, she very tactfully paused and stayed behind, ready to return at any moment.

It wasn't that she didn't want to flatter her, but she simply wasn't qualified to curry favor with a person of this status.

One was not qualified to be a receptionist here unless one clearly understood the social stratification.

“Mmm, I didn't have anything to do at the Academy, so I came here to wander around,” I explained casually.

However, judging by Xing Anlei’s expression, she didn't think I was here just to wander around.

And as she approached, the few girls behind her also followed.

She enthusiastically introduced me to them.

These girls were also core members of the Wan Shi Wu Club, responsible for maintaining the normal operation of the auction here, arranging various procedures, and receiving special honored guests.

“Teacher Little Han, would you like me to lead you on a tour of the auction items in this preview? I believe there will be many items that interest you.”

“I’ll just wander around. No need to go through so much trouble. I saw that you were quite busy earlier, so there’s no need to waste your time on me.”

I said.

“Is that so? Well then, if you need anything, you can always come and find me. How about this? I will leave this person here… she can be your exclusive receptionist. If you need to know anything or encounter any minor trouble, just ask her.”

Xing Anlei pulled a girl from the side and pushed her toward me.

“Teacher Little Han, hello.” 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

“Mmm,” I nodded and did not refuse.

After all, having an exclusive receptionist by my side could indeed reduce a lot of trouble.

“Little Shuang, you will accompany Teacher Little Han for the time being. Just do whatever she asks.”

Xing Anlei also gave a brief instruction to the girl named Jiao Xiaoshuang, and then looked at me.

“As for Teacher Little Han, since you want to wander freely, you are most welcome here. If you get tired… this is a hotel, with all sorts of comprehensive services. We will also try our best to meet any requests you may have. I hope you enjoy your time here. Then… I will take my leave now.”

“It’s fine,” I waved my hand, indicating that it was no trouble, and maintaining a casual demeanor.