Chapter 212: Turin's Winter
"Mr. Jarvis Roland, I really cannot accept this."
Accompanied by the whistling sound of the magic steam train, a large number of steam elves continuously leaped and chased each other in the waiting hall.
At this moment, Jarvis Roland, who had been waiting for Miss Jia Na at the train station for a long time, was holding an extradimensional space bag and kept trying to put it into Miss Jia Na's hand.
"These are just a small token of my appreciation, they're not worth much money—"
Upon hearing this, Miss Jia Na's eyelids couldn't help but twitch.
What Jarvis Roland referred to as a 'not worth much money' token of appreciation was actually a set of top-quality elemental essences.
Roughly estimated, the price should be around ten thousand jin sule.
For Miss Jia Na, who had already received a transfer of thirty thousand jin sule this morning, this was already an extra gift beyond their agreement.
"Miss Jia Na, I promise, after this time, I will never give you anything again!"
"I already received the transfer this morning—"
"That's a separate matter. Could it be that my life, Jarvis Roland's life, is only worth a mere thirty thousand jin sule?"
It was more than just thirty thousand jin sule, there was also a half-price discount at Shuize Auction House, and a contract to unconditionally fulfill any request.
"Whoosh—"
The sharp whistle sounded again. Miss Jia Na, unable to refuse Jarvis Roland any longer, finally accepted the additional elemental essence compensation from him.
"Miss Jia Na, logically speaking, given your kindness to me, it wouldn't be excessive even if I gave you half of my fortune—so, please be sure to accept this small token of appreciation."
"You really don't need to be so polite. Thirty thousand jin sule is already the result we agreed upon..."
"I didn't agree to that."
Looking at Jarvis Roland's calm and composed demeanor, even now, Miss Jia Na couldn't help but secretly marvel in her heart.
He's too good!
This person is simply too good!
To do this at the very end, even though Miss Jia Na already had a high opinion of him, she still couldn't help but marvel at his social intelligence again.
After all, who could refuse a gift worth ten thousand jin sule, given in the name of kindness?
"Whoosh whoosh—"
Listening to the increasingly urgent whistle, Miss Jia Na, knowing she didn't have much time left, smiled and extended her hand:
"Mr. Jarvis Roland, it was a pleasure meeting you during this business trip."
Hearing this, Jarvis Roland also smiled and shook Miss Jia Na's hand.
"Likewise. Next time you're on a business trip, you're welcome to visit me again."
"That's for sure."
"Miss Jia Na, hurry up and get on, the train is about to depart—"
"Coming."
Before Miss Jia Na could finish speaking, Liji-Xiaosi was already urging her from behind.
Seeing this, Miss Jia Na could only offer an apologetic smile, said her final goodbyes to Jarvis Roland, then turned around and walked into the train carriage with Liji-Xiaosi.
"Whoosh—"
As the final whistle sounded, the magic steam train, having confirmed that all passengers were seated, quickly closed the doors of each carriage.
Mist swirled. In a vast expanse of white steam, the magic steam train rapidly sped out of the station with unparalleled speed.
"Let's go, it's time to head back too."
Not until the train was out of sight did Jarvis Roland, who had stood there for a long time, say in a low voice to Aimi Li beside him. He then put on his black felt hat and strode away from the platform.
"Woo woo—"
The sound of steam hissing constantly echoed in her ears. Looking at the rapidly changing scenery outside the window, for some reason, Miss Jia Na felt that the magic steam train's speed on the return journey was noticeably faster than when they came.
From the watery world of Water Marsh City's waterways to the vast plains covered in frozen soil, looking at the fine snowflakes in the sky, Miss Jia Na's mood inexplicably improved.
"I wonder what Vivian and the others are doing right now—"
Taking advantage of the free time after buying train tickets in the morning, Miss Jia Na and Liji-Xiaosi visited various shops in Water Marsh City and bought many local specialties.
For example, Water Marsh City's most famous dried silver fish looked significantly better in appearance and quality than the cheap ones Miss Jia Na had previously given to Black Cat Belle.
There were also some local specialty blueberry wines. Just from the taste, they were somewhat similar to Cui Yu's String's Yaoging's Kiss, so Miss Jia Na bought a few barrels to take back.
"Miss Jia Na, we've arrived."
As the train door opened, the dry, cold air of the City of Turin also drifted into the carriage through the door, causing Miss Jia Na to shiver involuntarily.
Hearing Liji-Xiaosi's reminder beside her, Miss Jia Na also nodded, then put on her Wizard's hood and scarf, re-entering her "disguised state."
"Everyone, remember to rest well after returning. I will notify you of the specific start time later."
Before leaving, David-Berg reminded everyone again not to forget their belongings before being the first to get off the train.
"Miss Jia Na, are you going directly back to the dormitory later?"
"Mm, what about you? Are you going home or back to the dormitory?"
"I'm going straight home later."
Unlike Miss Jia Na, a commoner apprentice from the Lower City, although Liji-Xiaosi was also a commoner apprentice, her parents were locals of Turin.
Therefore, when there were fewer classes, Liji-Xiaosi would usually go home to stay, so Miss Jia Na didn't often see her in the dormitory.
"I'm leaving, see you."
"See you."
After leaving the station and saying goodbye to Liji-Xiaosi, Miss Jia Na looked at the darkening sky and immediately cast the Light Feather Spell, quickly heading towards White Coral Academy.
"Indeed, compared to the dry and cold weather in the City of Turin, I still prefer the relatively humid climate of Water Marsh City."
Touching her cheek, which felt a bit sore from the cold wind, Miss Jia Na couldn't help but miss the spring-like climate of Water Marsh City.
"Pat—"
After leaving the area of the City of Turin, Miss Jia Na directly transformed into her butterfly-wing state and returned to the dormitory without delay.
"Miss Jia Na, you're finally back!"
Seeing Miss Jia Na, who had been gone for two and a half days, suddenly return, the Door Spirit, who was previously dozing off, immediately called out excitedly.
"Mm, has anyone come looking for me these past few days?"
"Vivian came looking for you, but found you weren't here, so she left."
Vivian?
Hearing the Door Spirit's words, Miss Jia Na's action of pushing the door couldn't help but pause.
"Did she leave any message?"
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"She did—Vivian asked me to tell you that she's going into seclusion again these few days and is expected to come out at the end of next month."
"End of next month? Isn't that when school starts—"
After hearing the Door Spirit's relay, Miss Jia Na couldn't help but touch the thorn bracelet on her wrist. Inside it was the gift Miss Jia Na had specifically bought for Vivian.
"Did she say when she was going into seclusion?"
"She did, I remember it should be starting from tomorrow—"
Upon hearing this, Miss Jia Na turned around again and walked towards the mechanical elevator.
"Miss Jia Na, where are you going now?"
"To find Vivian."