Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

Chapter 116: Chapter 72: Tripartite Meeting

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June 12th, it arrived.

Today was a day off, and Hexia didn't have to work.

In the morning, after getting ready at home, she set out, not for the Feng Lu Restaurant but for 'Dream of Glazed Glass'; the gathering with classmates wouldn't start until the afternoon.

Standing in the elevator of Topstar Tower, slowly ascending, Hexia felt a peculiar emotion stirring within her, for today she was going to 'Dream of Glazed Glass' not as an employee but as an invited guest.

"Hexia Tilan, regarding the matter of your admission, I have already negotiated with the representative from Yuanting Academy, and I would like to invite you to a small sit-down at 'Dream of Glazed Glass' inside Topstar Tower this afternoon to explain in detail," Fernandi had sent her a message yesterday.

Even though Hexia was surprised that Fernandi had chosen 'Dream of Glazed Glass' as the place for their conversation, it was fortunate that it was her day off; otherwise, it would have been awkward to encounter a teacher while she was working at the restaurant.

Having informed everyone in advance yesterday, they shouldn't play any pranks on me today, she thought to herself. Her attire was exceptionally different today, having abandoned her usual dark, cool colors for a summer dress with alternating shades of rosy red and pale pink. She had carefully tied up her long hair at the back of her head, adorning it with silk ribbons that swayed gently with her locks.

On her feet were open-toed sandals with cool straps, outlining the delicate and beautiful shape of her feet, with her light pink nails exposed, adding a touch of cuteness.

Entering the familiar shop, today everyone else was also bustling within the spacious glass world, where the immaculate floor reflected the azure sky, looking especially open and clean. Discover exclusive content at mvl

Picking up the personal terminal at hand and inquiring about the specific location, Hexia walked toward the indicated direction.

Along the way, maids would glance at her with slight surprise before being pulled away by their companions. Although she felt uneasy, thankfully no maid jumped out at this moment to announce Dantalion's arrival.

Finally, upon reaching the round table by the window, Hexia found that three people were already waiting for her.

One was the familiar and burly Fernandi, another was a scholarly-looking man with glasses, and the last one was the noblewoman that Hexia occasionally encountered in the shop.

"Lady Isabelle..." the girl whispered this name that she had learned not long ago from Belfeng.

"Has Hexia arrived? Come, sit here," she invited the girl to sit beside her, while the representatives from the two academies sat across from them.

"Hello, Hexia Tilan, I am a teacher from Yuanting Academy, Hugh Neil." He lightly adjusted the glasses on the bridge of his nose, his countenance warm as he looked at the girl.

"Not long ago, Mr. Fernandi approached our academy, which surprised us since you, Hexia, achieved the best results in our academy's retest," he opened the conversation with an implication that Fernandi's poaching was somewhat unscrupulous.

"But Hexia initially applied for a slot at our school. It's just that our side's review is a bit more rigorous, hence the late announcement," Fernandi wasn't willing to show weakness either.

"Edith Academy, esteemed as one of the top four in the Star Domain, still wants to snatch students from us, Yuanting. It's quite surprising and puzzling. Can't you find suitable students in the vast Four-leaf Crystal Star Domain, or are you just too proud, always so picky?" Despite his seemingly gentle demeanor, the scholarly-looking teacher didn't give any ground in his words.

"Mr. Hugh Neil, don't use those words to provoke me," in response to the teacher's sarcasm, Fernandi, leaning his hands on his knees, shook his head and replied steadily; he wouldn't lose his cool and give the other an advantage.

Seeing that the two wouldn't stop their arguments anytime soon, Lady Isabelle clapped her hands, drawing the attention of both men.

"Perhaps we should ask what Hexia herself thinks and see which academy she prefers."

"Me?" In fact, Hexia's understanding of the two academies wasn't deep, limited to some official materials and the awareness about their reputations within the Star Domain.

Yuanting Academy, once ranked in the top ten of Four-leaf Crystal, but that was over four hundred years ago. As the Northern Hemisphere declined due to acid rain, the influence of Yuanting Academy, reliant on the northern districts, inevitably slid, now ranking only 17th.

Edith Academy, a rising star, was established a little over a hundred years ago. Allegedly, it split from Saint Ingo Academy, always viewing each other as formidable rivals, supported by profound resources. The teaching environment, instruments, and staff configurations within the academy were all top-notch, exemplifying the kind of institution that doesn't worry about money. Many of its students were also the heirs to large enterprises, currently ranking fourth within the Star Domain.

In terms of school traditions, Edith Academy has always been strict, a typical elite institution prioritizing image and rules, while Yuanting Academy offers a more relaxed ambiance, advocating the concept of equality and encouraging students to pursue their personal interests.

As Hexia spoke about her understanding of both schools, both teachers occasionally affirmed and added information, gradually making her aware of the differences and disparities between the two academies.

If one talked about the school environment and teaching strength, Edith Academy naturally had the upper hand. However, the laid-back and egalitarian ethos of Yuanting Academy also held great appeal for Hexia.

Seeing Hexia's indecision, both parties began to up the ante, listing various favorable conditions.

These included not only waiver of tuition and provision of stipends but also help with arranging accommodation within the academy and even offering additional resources to attract Hexia.

"If Hexia joins our academy, every year during your time at school, we can award you one 'Radiant Gold Level' Spiritual Medicine." Such a level of Spiritual Medicine was worth at least 500,000 Federation Coins.

"The same thing, our Edith Academy can provide three to Miss Hexia every year," Fernandi interjected nonchalantly. Compared to Yuanting Academy, Edith was certainly not short on funds, and they even struggled to spend their annual budget.

As the debate between the two parties seemed endless, Lady Isabelle suddenly spoke up.

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"Perhaps, we can find a compromise,"

"A compromise?" The two halted in surprise. Could there actually be a compromise?

"With today's technology, it is not difficult for a student to attend classes remotely. Would you agree?"

"This... Indeed, it's not difficult, but schooling is not just about attending classes. There are many other activities, and during their studies, students require guidance and correction from teachers," Hugh Neil interjected.

"Then they can alternate between the two schools each month," Lady Isabelle seemed to be forming an idea.

"For example, attend Edith Academy one month and go to Yuanting Academy the next. A high-speed flight between the north and the south takes just over 4 hours, so it won't be a waste of time."

"I see..." Hugh Neil pondered thoughtfully.

"I'm afraid that won't work," Fernandi shook his head.

"Although travel, accommodation, and even school registration are not issues, the training programs of the two academies are definitely different. If she attends both, it means Hexia would have to take twice as many courses as other students."

Sometimes more learning isn't better. The mastery that comes with focusing on one skill is incomparable to juggling many.

"I know this might not be perfect, but I still believe Hexia has the potential to do this. If you both have doubts, I can act as a guarantor, letting Hexia try out this model during her first stage of high school. If she indeed finds it unsuitable, then she can choose which academy to attend in her second year. As for the extra expenses incurred during training, I will cover them," proposed Lady Isabelle.

"This is somewhat beyond my expectations, but if Lady Isabelle insists..." Fernandi knew he would have difficulty opposing the suggestion of this noblewoman.

Even though Edith Academy had considerable influence, the lady in front of him was a senior figure in the Federal Education Circle with sway over many universities. He did not want to sour the relationship.

On the other side, Hugh Neil too was surprised by the proposal, but upon reflection, it seemed a good idea. If they continued to compete, the pressure from Edith Academy could reach the Northern First District, and Yuanting Academy might not be able to withstand it, possibly losing out completely in the end.

Could it be that an agreement was reached in this manner? Hexia was surprised and became even more curious about the true identity of Lady Isabelle. She had managed to make two top academies concede.

It seems I owe even more favors now.

Seeing both parties relax gradually, Lady Isabelle smiled.

"Alright, Fernandi, I will give you an extra piece of information to report back, but as a condition and compensation, your Edith Academy must be willing to make appropriate concessions in the course arrangements and not be overly harsh on Hexia," she said.

"Oh, what information and secret might that be?" Fernandi did not agree immediately.

"Hexia has the talent of a songstress, and not a low one at that," Lady Isabelle revealed, causing Fernandi's pupils to contract as he turned an even more eager gaze toward the young girl.

In the Federation, those with the talent for Soul Resonance are naturally more likely to become leaders and idols among people. As for Edith Academy, which aims to nurture elites, they couldn't desire such a talent more. Unfortunately, the few songstresses born within the Four-leaf Crystal Star Domain did not go to Edith Academy.

Most went to Saint Ingo Academy, which ranks first, and others joined the second-ranked Peak Cluster Academy, like 'Flame Sugar' Prin Coco, a rising star in the Star Domain.

"Edith Academy doesn't have teachers who specialize in nurturing songstresses, and the environment is too strict, which is not suitable for Hexia's studies and practice as a songstress. However, if it's for Transcendent Sequence studies and business knowledge, I believe you are professional," she added.

Hugh Neil on the other side was also taken aback by the unexpected news. Although he knew Hexia was a girl with exceptional talent, he had no clear idea how outstanding she really was, only assuming that since Edith Academy was vying for her, she must be quite remarkable.

The information from Lady Isabelle was truly shocking to him. It's true that if a songstress can't reach the Sunlit Level, it's difficult to enter politics, but just being at the Moon Class is enough to become a star celebrated across the Federation. The immense appeal to the public, if well-leveraged, could benefit Yuanting Academy for decades with various sponsorships and commercial partnerships, not to mention attracting more talented students.

"Ah, I also had my own selfish reasons for not wanting to reveal this so soon because once you know, it'll quickly become common knowledge in the upper echelons of Four-leaf Crystal," Lady Isabelle sighed.

"You have my word, Lady. We at Edith Academy will keep this secret, divulging it only to a select few," Fernandi vowed, thumping his chest for emphasis.

"Yuanting Academy can do the same," Hugh Neil assured as well.

"I hope you can keep it secret. Revealing it too soon would not be good for her," said Lady Isabelle as she gently stroked the girl's long hair behind her, causing her to modestly lower her head.

I've troubled the lady too much today.

"Now that we've settled this today, you should work out the details, especially regarding the courses. I hope they will complement each other rather than overlap wastefully," she finished.

"Our dear and highly anticipated Hexia is only 16 years old, and this is one of her rare holidays. Let's let her rest for today," Lady Isabelle concluded, turning to give the girl a teasing wink, apparently noticing her restlessness.

After all, the clock had unknowingly passed 12 o'clock, and it was time for the afternoon party.