Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva-Chapter 597 252 The Various Universities in the North

After preparing, Tilan embarked on her journey to the Purple Spiral Valley of the Northern First District.

The train shuttled between the mountains, and with the rhythmic sounds of travel, sceneries outside the window flashed by—sometimes they were deep valleys between high mountains, verdant forests covered in White Snow, other times were vast swathes of bustling city buildings, and occasionally it traveled above the high mountains, as if gliding through the clouds.

The cold mist billowed, and the chill air blowing in from outside refreshed the passengers inside, who unconsciously lifted their eyes to glance outside, watching as the windows gradually fogged over and the world piled high with white snow.

"Next stop—Purple Spiral Valley," the train's announcement sounded, and upon hearing it, Tilan looked towards the front of the train, soon a valley immersed in evening twilight came into view.

The current time was past 4 PM, but with winter evenings setting in early coupled with the mountains' cover, the valley was already cloaked in near-violet dusk, with only the remote mountain peaks still bathed in the golden afterglow.

Stepping out of the station, Tilan trod upon the engraved floral patterns of the bluestone steps, stamped her feet, felt a slight chill on the tip of her nose, then walked along the main road toward the heart of the valley.

Approaching the entrance to the valley, Mel was standing under the lamp on the platform, waving to Tilan.

"Over here~"

The girl waved back and then walked over.

"Hexia has arrived~" Mel came forward, took the girl by the wrist, and led her inside.

Though the buildings within the valley had not changed, the atmosphere was completely different from before, with many lanterns hung up, giving a festive and celebratory feel.

"Actually, if Hexia had come two weeks earlier, there would have been a gathering in the valley. Some actors dressed in traditional costumes were performing shows, and there were all sorts of fun and interesting things for sale."

All the way, Mel talked to Tilan about the festival, and before they knew it, they had arrived in front of the familiar estate's gate. They didn't see the tiger that was sleeping in the yard during her last visit. Some snow had not yet melted in the grass, and a few peach blossoms bloomed on the branches in the courtyard.

"I have already spoken with Grandmother, she should be inside the house right now." Afterward, Mel and Tilan entered the courtyard and then knocked on the door, which was soon opened by the old butler.

Contrary to the pale purple dusk outside, the interior was significantly warmer and brighter. Mrs. Heather was currently sitting on a fabric sofa beside the fireplace, and at her feet lay a white tiger named 'Gourd.'

"Hexia has arrived." The lady got up with a smile to welcome her, which made the girl somewhat bashful since the hostess was her elder.

After a round of cordial greetings and formal salutations, the three of them sat down, and the butler served steaming hot tea.

"Have some," Mrs. Heather said, holding up her tea cup and also inviting Hexia to drink.

Hexia took a small sip from her tea cup with impeccable manners and poise, then she momentarily set aside the cup and looked towards Mrs. Heather in front of her.

"Actually, the reason I'm here this time is to ask for your help with something important."

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"I had quite guessed so, you wouldn't be seeking me out just for old times' sake. But that's alright, go ahead, Hexia."

"Well, at the moment I am not only studying at Yuanting Academy but also taking further studies at Edith Academy." At this point, there was no need to keep hiding her identity, as the lady before her might already know of her circumstances, but since Hexia hadn't mentioned it herself, she wouldn't reveal it either.

After saying this, Hexia lightly pressed her hand to her neck and shoulder, and her hair color changed to black, her eyes turning into a captivating shade of deep blue.

"Ah, so it is really Hexia. I had always thought it was just a coincidence of names," Mel exclaimed in surprise at this time. She truly had not recognized her before. Was it because she was too naive or just too innocent?

"Sorry for keeping it a secret from Mel for so long," Hexia apologized, bowing her head slightly.

"Ah, it's alright, Hexia must have hidden her identity to avoid trouble, right? I get it, lots of celebrities use stage names instead of their real names exactly for that reason," Mel quickly waved her hand to indicate it was no problem.

"I'm still quite clever," she said, then patted her chest.

"So this time, Hexia is seeking Grandmother's help for some big issue, isn't she?" After the girl finished introducing herself, Mel seemed to recall something, stood up, and appeared ready to leave to give them privacy.

"There is indeed an issue, but Mel is welcome to stay and listen," Hexia replied. This wasn't exactly a secret; if the alliance succeeded, the outside world would surely come to know about it, and it was an action intended to broaden their fame and influence, naturally calling for widespread promotion.

"Really? Can I really listen?" Mel blinked, looking at both Tilan and Mrs. Heather as if seeking permission.

"You can listen, but remember, Mel, it's a secret. Don't tell anyone else," she instructed.

"Mm-hmm, I will," Mel reassured confidently, looking as though she would keep her promise even if made to swear on the spot.

"All right, you child," Mrs. Heather said with an amused expression, then she called Mel over to sit beside her, and the two continued the previous conversation.

"Hexia specifically mentioned Edith Academy, so this must be related to it," Mrs. Heather said, getting straight to the point.

"That's correct. Everyone has heard about the past events between Edith Academy and Saint Yingo Academy, and the reason for my visit also concerns the competition between Edith Academy and Saint Ingo Academy…" Tilan then began to slowly explain the current competition between the two academies and the matters she was worried about.

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"So, you're saying, Hexia is hoping to gain the support of the colleges from the Northern First District," Mrs. Heather grasped her intent swiftly.

"Yes, that's the case. Of course, Edith Academy will also offer something in return and hopes to establish a long-term alliance," Hexia replied. Dealing with the power behind Saint Yingo was not a trivial matter; the more allies, the better.