Another World Witch Training Manual

057. Dali

After some deliberation, Xinlai chose the second option.

After all, the details that can be captured in person are far more numerous than those that can be glimpsed through words or pictures.

Most importantly, he had to manipulate Eve to scout out the location beforehand and find the manuscript of the water god Bernis.

call……

The perspective suddenly shifted, and Xin Lai was now floating in mid-air, looking down below.

It seems the two have successfully infiltrated the masquerade ball.

The ball was attended by dignitaries and celebrities. Although everyone wore masks, it was not difficult to identify their true identities, since each person's magical energy fluctuations were as unique and distinct as fingerprints.

But Eve is different.

Her eye bands were designed to conceal any real magical fluctuations, so even if a trace of her aura were detected, no one would recognize her as Eve.

On the other side, Xin Lai saw "himself" being stopped to the side by several powerful and influential people he used to know, who were trying to curry favor with him with smiles on their faces.

Even though Sinlai was just a powerless prince, his status still attracted people who were willing to bow down and fawn over him, hoping to get something from him.

This also gave Eve more room to maneuver.

Seeing Eve exchange a glance with "himself", Xinlai didn't linger any longer and followed Eve's figure away.

She followed the crowd slowly into Tanstin Castle for a visit, lifting her long dress and calmly surveying her surroundings.

The Tansteen family's castle was many times more luxurious than his, with red and gold-trimmed goose down carpets in the corridors, many famous paintings hanging on the walls, and precious porcelain or decorations scattered at the corners of the stairs.

The lights were soft and warm, and guests mingled and chatted in every corner of the castle, exchanging ideas, negotiating deals, or searching for companions to spend the night with...

Eve arrived at the main hall and strolled slowly, holding a glass of fine red wine in her hand. Her gaze lingered around her, as if she were lost in memories, and her expression was slightly somber.

"Are you homesick...?"

Eve had experienced too many changes in just a few days, and it was understandable that she felt a little sad when she suddenly returned to the place that held her beautiful memories.

After Eve leaned against the wall alone and processed her chaotic emotions, she quietly released her magic to perceive her surroundings.

This masquerade ball was of a high standard. She could sense several hidden magical auras, all of whom were secretly observing and protecting the castle and the safety of every guest.

Eve moved toward the south side of the castle as discreetly as possible.

Reaching a window, Xinlai followed Eve, gazing quietly into the distance:

Next to the castle was a horse farm, about the size of a football field, where bright white and maroon horses trotted in the dust, and several nobles dressed in riding attire were slowly moving along on horseback.

Behind the horse stables lies a garden, more than three times the size of Sinlai Gardens, with a profusion of flowers and rare trees. Along the cobblestone paths, one can see couples entwined on benches, with a lake shimmering in the moonlight deep before them…

It's probably that lake, right?

Xinlai pondered for a moment, then prepared to leave the castle to take a closer look at the garden.

Suddenly, a gentle and refined call stopped Eve.

"Oh! This beautiful lady—"

Xin Lai stopped in her tracks, somewhat helpless.

It seems that even though Eve has completely covered her face, her charming and alluring figure still attracts a lot of attention.

He floated to the side, wanting to see how Eve would react.

The person who arrived was wearing an expensive black custom-made dress. Although the cut was good, the person was not tall, so the overall effect was mediocre.

He had curly hair, a very square face, and well-developed jaw muscles; to the average person, he would be considered handsome.

"Hello, sir." Eve, though somewhat reluctant to respond, politely tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and blinked, asking, "Is there something you need?"

The man gentlemanly reached out, wanting to take her hand and offer a kiss to deepen their relationship.

Eve quickly withdrew her hand, placed it in front of her, and frowned, saying:

"Sir, we are strangers, so it would be best if we didn't act so intimately."

"..."

The man was clearly not expected to be rejected, and his gesture of leaning down to kiss her froze in mid-air.

Noticing the obvious distance on Eve's face, he awkwardly straightened up, straightened his clothes, and solemnly introduced himself:

"I am Dali, the eldest son of the Mavelier family. It is an honor to meet a girl as beautiful as you, who is even more charming than the most beautiful flower in the empire."

There has never been a definitive answer as to who the "Imperial Flower" is. Some say it is Stella Vivian of the Stella family, while others say it is Tanstin Eve of the Tanstin family...

"Heh, but now the Tanstin family's imperial beauty has withered, hasn't she...?"

Dali seemed to think that such compliments and comparisons would make Eve proud of her appearance and thus develop a liking for him, so he carelessly added:

"Therefore, your beauty now truly deserves the title of the Empire's most beautiful flower."

"..."

It was this sentence that ignited Eve's anger.

It's one thing to compare her to herself, but Eve disguised herself so well that only a handful of people knew she was still alive, so it's no wonder Dali didn't recognize her.

But the thought that the empire's delicate flower had withered was particularly painful for Eve.

Meeting Dali's strange and burning gaze, Eve took two steps back in disgust:

"so what?"

Her voice was cold and aloof, keeping people at arm's length.

"Uh..." Dali was taken aback, not understanding why such praise couldn't move her.

But he was not discouraged; instead, he took two steps forward, smiling broadly.

"I've noticed that you've been alone all evening, Miss."

As he spoke, Dali placed his wine glass on the tray carried by a servant. "Wouldn't it be nice to have a handsome man by my side?"

Xinlai: "..."

Eve: "..."

While Dali's statement wasn't entirely outrageous, it still made people uncomfortable...

Eve seemed to be looking for Sinlai, who had been stopped, but after looking around, she couldn't see him.

"No, thank you. I'm fine on my own."

It's hard to tell if Eve is just being stubborn or talking nonsense with a straight face.

She politely and firmly declined Dali's kind invitation and turned to leave quickly.

To everyone's surprise, Dali's expression turned cold the moment Eve showed no appreciation.

He took two steps forward, grabbed Eve's wrist, and finally revealed his true nature:

"You filthy bitch, what are you pretending for?"

Eve, whose wrist had been grabbed, stopped in her tracks and turned to stare coldly at Dali.

"open."

"Let go?" Dali sneered, making a move to pull Eve into his arms, while teasingly saying:

"You come here all alone dressed so provocatively, aren't you just looking for a guy to play with you?!"

"Get out! Don't touch me!" Eve suddenly broke free, took two steps back, and shouted angrily.

Dali was pushed back two steps, his displeasure deepening.

"You fucking dare refuse me?!" As he spoke, he pulled a handful of gold coins from his bag and smashed them at Eve's feet without hesitation.

"You filthy bitch, all you want is money, right? What are you pretending to be so high and mighty for?! I have plenty of money!!!"

The surrounding guests focused their attention on the two of them, pointing and whispering, and talking behind their backs.

Eve didn't care that others were laughing at her; only endless anger rose in her heart.

The magic power within her body was not strong at the moment, and with Xinlai's thorough healing, although it was difficult to activate her magic power, killing a vulgar person who had offended her was no problem.

Even though she was bullied by Xin Lai every day and dared not utter a sound, the pride in her bones, as a born noble lady, was never extinguished.

Now that she has suffered this humiliation, even if she has important business to attend to, she will make this arrogant fool pay the price first!