Chapter 462 - 460: Letter Delivery Mission?
"Are you ready to leave?"
Mili was quite reluctant.
Since Hilia returned last year, the days at the Divine Hall have gotten better and better, with a large amount of funding coming from Southern Border City.
It has a feeling of destruction followed by reconstruction.
Originally, the assistant priests at the Divine Hall were transient, as the Divine Hall had no industry. Vanessa’s healing was still free, and salaries could only be paid with funding. Previously, assistant priests would become mages within the Divine Hall and then leave.
If it weren’t for the unexpected brought by Hilia, Mili and Piggs would most likely have left too.
But now, with Vanessa’s rank exposed, the funding from Southern Border City and the Holy Court has increased, allowing spare money for salaries. Although the new Divine Hall is bigger and harder to clean, more money makes it worthwhile.
The desire to leave has long disappeared. What remains is diligent work and enjoying a leisurely life.
The two, lacking magic talent, have passed the rapid growth period, and wouldn’t make a name for themselves even if they ventured out.
Hilia carried a small backpack with a rabbit pendant on it, and waved to Mili.
"I’m going on an adventure, stay home with Vanessa’s Mother and wait for me."
"Not staying a few more days?" Vanessa asked reluctantly.
"I’ll come back for the God Day. I’m going to look for some things to prepare for my promotion to Tier Four," Hilia said.
She was also a bit reluctant.
She had stayed in the Star Dust Divine Hall for a long time.
Regardless of Southern Border City or Star Ash Town, the geographical location is rather remote, even if it borders the Elf Race. As a city for Elf Race trade, it’s not a popular city.
Because it is separated from the Elf Race by the Star Spirit Tree, the Star Spirit Tree region is too large, and without crossing the Star Spirit Tree, there’s only a small path to come by. It’s far inferior to other bordering cities, unlike those rune battleships sailing in rivers and seas.
To find the materials grown in other empires, Hilia had to leave Star Ash Town and go to those big cities to find the materials she needs.
Incidentally, also to travel and see the prosperity of other cities.
Rose set a requirement for her to gather all materials before the school year starts and then use the resources provided by the school after the start of school to accumulate power in preparation for the ascending trials.
Reluctantly bidding farewell to Vanessa, Hilia sat on the flying broom and left Star Ash Town, slowly heading to Southern Border City.
During a previous banquet, Hilia asked Puniel if he had the materials she needed. Puniel sold her some and said he could get more with some time.
Before leaving, Hilia went to collect them.
Arriving at Southern Border City, Hilia contacted Puniel, and soon, Puniel came over with the Divine Hall’s bishop.
After the two completed the transaction, the bishop asked, "Hilia, where are you planning to go?"
Hilia said, "I’m planning to visit the Blue Dragon Empire."
"Blue Dragon Empire?"
The two exchanged a glance, and the bishop asked, "Are you going to their capital, Dragon Island?"
"Yes, why?" Hilia was taken aback.
The bishop stroked his chin and said, "I would like to ask you a favor."
"What favor, please tell me."
"Help me deliver a letter to Diana, who studies at Blue Dragon Magic Academy."
"Diana?" Hilia tilted her head.
"My child, Diana. She’s a year younger than you and hasn’t come back this year for some reason," the bishop said dejectedly.
Hilia was puzzled, "Your child... why go to study in the Blue Dragon Empire? By rights, a bishop of the Holy Court should only further study at Ista’s Magic School?"
The bishop coughed and said, "Diana went with her mother, I couldn’t do anything about it either."
Hilia’s expression became odd, quickly imagining a scene of family drama in her mind.
The bishop seemed to know what she was thinking and quickly said, "Rest assured, I am devoted to the Holy Court, and there are no issues with Diana’s mother, just some small conflicts; she just doesn’t want to see me."
Hilia nodded, "I understand. But how did you know I was going to the Blue Dragon Empire?"
The bishop was clearly prepared, otherwise, he wouldn’t suddenly ask me to deliver a letter.
The bishop said, "I contacted Vanessa, Vanessa told me."
"Alright."
Vanessa also occasionally kept in touch with the bishop and city lord of Southern Border City, after all, as fellow Tier Four mages, certainly, there were many topics to discuss.
Hilia didn’t have any intention to hide her whereabouts. As good friends asked, Vanessa naturally told them.
Hilia said, "I can deliver the letter, does it need to include any words as well?"
The bishop shook his head, "No, everything I want to say is written in the letter."
As he spoke, he took out a letter. Apart from the letter, it seemed like there was something else inside.
Hilia took it and touched it, immediately knowing what was inside.
Gold Coins.
No wonder they specially asked me to deliver it; turns out they put gold coins in the envelope.
Hilia thought to herself.
The bishop knew she was a holy daughter and knew she wouldn’t covet his gold coins, so he was very assured.
After a brief chat with the two, Hilia bid farewell and left.
She didn’t even rest in Southern Border City, casually bought some dry food or whatever, and then used the directional teleporter to leave Southern Border City, entering the city nearest to the Blue Dragon Empire.
Very few cities have cross-imperial directional teleporters opened, with strict control needed for their passage.
Hilia wouldn’t make a special trip to use them; cross-country directional teleporters are more expensive than those within borders, she couldn’t afford them.
Better to journey by flight.
"Although flying is slower than a tour vehicle, you can play freely, without needing to report anything."
Hilia didn’t want to go through any entry or exit registrations, as her every action within the Blue Dragon Empire would undoubtedly be monitored.
The Blue Dragon Empire would definitely know her identity, and if they had any ideas, there’d be nowhere to cry if she got caught and jailed.
After all, back in August, she made the Blue Dragon Empire’s competition team cry.
"I wonder how that friend is doing now."
Hilia muttered.
At the awards ceremony, the only male in the Blue Dragon Magic Academy’s competition team looked very displeased. I wonder if he’s sorted his ’wings’ yet.
If not careful, the Blue Dragon Magic Academy might blame her mouth, risking exposure on their capital Dragon Island, and getting caught.
So, still need to disguise~!
"So, Lord Rose, can you now tell me why you want me to go to the Blue Dragon Empire?"
Flying amidst the mountains on the border of the Blue Dragon Empire, Hilia asked.
Rose’s apparition floated beside her, and upon hearing her, smiled slightly and said, "Don’t you want to see what your classmate who took the Heart of the Magic Puppet is planning to do?"
Hilia was stunned, "You mean, Shaline is now in the Blue Dragon Empire’s Dragon Island? What is she planning by running so far?"
Rose said, "Who knows, I can only sense the location of the Heart of the Magic Puppet, but not what she plans to do with it."
Actually, it was Ethel who sensed it.