Chapter 1057: People rely on appearance, and little witches are no exception!
After saying goodbye to the sisters in the Primordial Dream Laboratory, I left here with Fool Dream, a rare opportunity to relax together.
This suggestion was also supported by the Four Little Ones of Fool Dream and Sister Bai.
After all, the Four Little Ones had been cooped up in the laboratory for too long; they could go anywhere to have fun!
As for Sister Bai, she naturally accompanied me.
In Sister Bai’s view, I hadn’t returned to a “normal” life for a very long time.
What is a bed?
What is sleep?
What is dressing up?
What are new clothes?
I felt somewhat unfamiliar with these concepts, and now that I rarely took the initiative to suggest relaxing, of course, I had to update my life tools properly.
For example… new clothes, and maybe get to know the current situation at the Witch Academy.
After all, it seemed I had become too disconnected from the academy level.
Under the backdrop of the Union Society’s emergence and the onset of academy warfare, what kind of life do ordinary students lead?
The answer is… ordinary students carry on as usual.
Aside from the fact that many commodities have risen in price to some extent, there’s an endless stream of gossip online at the academy.
It seems… none of this is unexpected.
The academy war that involves the Witch Academy is led by core societies in an aggressive manner, and ordinary students really cannot meet the threshold to participate.
The only connection to war tasks is the wartime missions released by the All-purpose Association, and not everyone accepts these tasks.
Especially after the blood sacrifice incident, the efficiency of accepting wartime tasks led by the All-purpose Association saw a massive drop, and it only slowly warmed up again after the soul material restoration incident was made public, plus comparisons with surrounding news.
While I was still in the bustling commercial street of the academy, I was indeed influenced by the war—for example, the prices of extraordinary materials at some free stalls had risen, while others had plummeted.
Most of the rising prices were for necessities, while the plummeting prices were for materials outside the Witch Academy.
For instance, after plundering the Dayrock Elf Academy, the low-end materials market once fell into a saturated state, leading to a surge in alchemical side jobs and potion crafting in the academy, attracting some students to step into the field of alchemy, accelerating consumption and circulation, etc.
The Extraordinary Academy is a small society with extraordinary power. Even students who boast about having extraordinary powers occasionally fall into some traps of consumption.
However, as for me… Sister Bai and I basically wouldn’t fall into that, after all, those who can incur our wrath would face devastating consequences if I fell in.
After all, my resources can be summed up in one word: enough.
If I really wanted to make money, the Dream Demon Workshop and the skills to prepare six-sided amber would make me rich, not to mention the collaborations I had back then with Fool Dream and Fool Dream Drink.
I feel like my current state is akin to using cheat codes in the game world, like a tycoon with infinite gold coins.
I have so much money that I don’t even know how to spend it.
However, my sister quickly made me aware of a girl’s fear of spending.
Hair care, manicures, cosmetics—these are just the basics; regular shopping, clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry… even though this is the Witch Academy, these things still can’t escape these frameworks. Luxuries are based on extraordinary handmade craftsmanship but also have extraordinary effects added on top.
And this series of changes will only make a girl’s cost of living even more expensive.
If you ask me… thankfully, I’m not a pure girl, nor do I have a girl’s way of thinking about life. With Sister Bai’s introduction, I feel like I’m going to become a luxurious tycoon.
Of course, it’s not to say I’m insecure.
Those with abilities can influence trends with every move; no one dares to mock you.
I may not be able to achieve that throughout the Main World, but at the Witch Academy… I feel I still have some weight.
“Xiao Han has never been here, right? Hmm… seems like she has, but not in a good way,” Sister Bai asked me as we walked.
“Hmm~ the decoration area… haven’t I been here?” I looked at the section introduction; the decorations here were not just simple ornaments, but accessory equipment.
Equipment isn’t something that can only be made through alchemy; alchemy claims to “transmute all things,” which naturally includes extraordinary forging techniques.
But when it comes to top-tier equipment, it must be crafted by the most professional blacksmiths. Alchemists cannot touch this at all, as professional items definitely require professional skills to craft.
“Even if you’ve been here, with your equipment, there’s no difference between having or not been here,” Sister Bai said with a smile. “Equipment is also part of personal strength. This is a truth many students believe in, but you can ignore it.”
“That’s true. Sister Bai brought me here to help me choose an outfit, right?”
“That is the plan, but it depends on whether you’re willing, Xiao Han. You are undoubtedly the most dazzling presence in the Witch Academy; it’s not okay not to showcase your charm~”
“Charm…” Listening to my sister’s words, I realized I hadn’t cared about this matter for a long time.
The last time I seemed to care about it was when Sister Bai brought me to enroll in the Witch Academy; the excitement of becoming a girl back then was still fresh.
Ah, the charm of girls… it really makes me nostalgic. Where did that mentality go?
“Sister Yuan wants to buy new clothes?”
“I’d also like Sister Yuan to wear new clothes!”
As I was reminiscing, the voices of the little dreams echoed in my ears.
“Hmm? I quickly reacted and grabbed the floating Evil Blue next to me.”
“Come on~ why are you causing such a ruckus?” I smiled, not feeling responsible at all.
“Alas, it’s Sister Yuan’s clothes! It feels like she hasn’t changed them much…” On the side, Enyun reinforced my shoulder and said, “Besides, Sister Yuan, you’ve already worn this outfit before we went to bed…”
“Uh… really?” I looked at my clothes.
These were clothes that hadn’t undergone the changing spell and didn’t even need cleaning magic; they could remain spotless by virtue of my derivation.
“Eyun spoke incorrectly; Xiao Yuan, your outfit has almost become your inherent image in the academy~” Miss Bai also came up from behind me, lightly lifting my strap with her finger, then “thud~” it bounced back on my shoulder.
“Seems indeed true! However, this is the effect of a spell.” I weakly defended, “I have plenty of other styles in my spellbook.”
“Well then, it’s high time to try some new ones, right? Just consider it a new ‘experience.’ Xiao Yuan loves experiencing different things, right?”
“Really… Miss Bai, with you saying that, I have no reason to refuse at all.”
…
After agreeing to Miss Bai’s request, I followed her to another place.
At first, I thought she was going to take me to a high-end luxury store to buy some “top-notch” goods, but upon arrival, it turned out to be quite different.
Compared to the crowded areas, this place was much quieter.
“Tailor Society?”
Looking at the place we finally reached, I read the sign. Although it was very low-key, it was completely different from the brand stores in the commercial street.
“That’s right! Instead of wearing expensive luxury items from high-end brands that merely embellish you, a custom-tailored outfit that fits you can showcase your charm even better. Your status has surpassed the point of needing external fame to highlight your identity; thus, clothing is merely an accompaniment—you’re the main character in everyone’s eyes.”
Sister Bai smiled and explained, saying that high-end clothes are all private customizations, and this saying is not wrong at all.
“So, it seems to be true.”
Looking at this peculiar store, it was clear the Tailor Society operated like a club formed by the store manager, similar to the baking house.
However, its scale was even smaller than the baking house back then.
But… I didn’t underestimate them.
In a place like the Witch Academy, the more ordinary the name of the society, the more it indicates something: either it has a long history, or it possesses strong power and profound foundations.
For example, names like “All-purpose Workshop,” “Potion Society,” or “Spell Research Society,” the more classic the name of the society, the more it requires a foundation.
Even societies like the baking house have powerful figures like the store manager.
Manager Shali’s strength is not weak. Even when ordinary students like Enshi and Tang Yihan delve into baking, they can be the existence that delivers “red velvet cake” on their brooms.
Upon opening the door, the interior layout was indeed a delightful surprise; as soon as we entered, we saw many mannequin dolls dressed in very avant-garde clothing on the side as decorations.
The layout of the Tailor Society somewhat met my stereotypical impression of tailors, with piled-up fabrics and designs of outfits being worked on.
However, after entering here, I recognized a familiar face.
If I remembered correctly, she seemed to be part of the logistics for the Union Society, a logistics representative secured by the All-purpose Association.
As for her name, I hadn’t remembered, but her Earth Vein Identification Technique was named: Maritis Gold.
“Ah… it’s you! Xiao Han, Teaching Assistant! I didn’t expect to run into you here; what a coincidence!” Maritis exclaimed upon seeing me, her eyes flashing with disbelief, and after a closer look, she dared to greet me.
That enthusiastic tone completely shattered her previous aura of a “strong woman.”
“It truly is a coincidence, Maritis.”
“I didn’t expect you to remember my name; it’s my honor!” Maritis replied, though she likely believed that was not the case. This flattery at least elevated her to the level of “someone who could be remembered by the other party.”
As one of the higher-ups of the All-purpose Association, Maritis understood clearly that in the Witch Academy, even being remembered by this Teaching Assistant counts as an asset.
Even those clones are not something everyone would acknowledge; forcibly buttering someone up may even cause the other party’s annoyance.
“And this is… are you Miss Bai Yu?” Maritis glanced over the group of Dream Sentinels before finally settling her gaze on Bai Yu.
Rumors had it that this mentor had some relation to this little assistant, and it’s her first time seeing them together; seems the rumor is true.
Sister Bai also responded lightly, without speaking much.
Maritis, also quite curious, didn’t keep probing but continued seeking topics—going back?
What could be more important than this coincidental meeting?
“At this time, you two must be here to customize clothes, right?”
“That should not be a guess? People who come to me don’t come for designing custom clothing, what else can they do?” At this moment, another figure stepped out behind Maritis. Upon seeing me, her eyes sparkled!
“Didn’t expect to have two distinguished guests! This mentor, and this little assistant, I am the president of the Tailor Society, Yuan Bulei. I’d like to know what needs you have.”
The girl set down the clothing in her hands, and those semi-finished fabrics were held together by magical powers on nearby blank mannequins, with several pins temporarily fastening the half-finished clothing.
She then eagerly approached, gently nudging Maritis to the side.
“Ordering a few sets of outfits for Xiao Ru, is that okay?” spoke Sister Bai, who was much more proactive in negotiations than I was.
“Of course, no problem!” Yuan Bulei nodded quickly.
The Tailor Society is indeed there to accomplish this purpose—design custom clothing for this assistant, and it truly serves as a walking advertisement!
“I’d like to know what your requirements for the clothing are—style, design, what occasions will these outfits be for?” Yuan Bulei immediately inquired.
As a master tailor, holding up the name of the Tailor Society in the Witch Academy, she possessed her own pride.
“If you haven’t decided yet, I have plenty of ready-made design samples and unpublished design drafts here for reference. I’ll go fetch them along with tools to take measurements.” Yuan Bulei said as she retrieved a form.
It contained many classifications—style choices, materials, colors, production processes, and even some cautionary notes and taboos.
Her speech was filled with sincerity and excitement about the challenge.
It was clear that Yuan Bulei was quite pure in a certain aspect.
Especially when it came to designing clothing, her enthusiasm was unreserved.
After Yuan Bulei left temporarily, only I, Sister Bai, and the Four Little Ones of Fool Dream remained.
However, Maritis, who had just been nudged to the side by Yuan Bulei, didn’t seem eager to return.
Based on the news she had received, this little assistant indeed seemed to have her own business to attend to, so she was genuinely curious about encountering the other party here… Could it be they had really just come to customize clothing?
