Cornflower Witch

Chapter 308 Unconscious Allure
After obtaining the [Butterfly Wings], Hilti leaped lightly, her wings flapping behind her as she moved effortlessly through the air, a completely new sensation spreading through the girl's heart.

The 'Insect-Moth' trait has the most flight ability among all trait types, and it is one of only two trait types where flight ability can be stably inherited. (The other is Dragon Eye.)

Although not as powerful as the dragon wings of 'Dragon Eye', the flight abilities of the 'Insect Moth' type each have their own unique advantages. For example, the 'Butterfly Wings' that Hilti possesses do not significantly improve speed, but they can additionally increase the power of mental domain abilities.

【Magic Eye】

In another battle, Sylvia used the ability of 'Illusionary Eyes', and a pair of eerie eye patterns appeared on the butterfly wings on her back, which greatly increased the power of her 'Illusionary Eyes', specifically [Illusionary Eyes Lv.6→Lv.8]. With a proficiency level of 6, the effect was directly boosted to level 8.

Abilities such as [Intimidating Eye] and [Evil Eye Shot] also received a level 1 upgrade, increasing from Lv.6 to Lv.7.
In addition, the [Butterfly Wings] also grant Sylvia a slight ability to fan air, and when combined with the 'Nectar Breathing Technique', the Nectar Breathing Technique is further enhanced, allowing Sylvia to be more agile and nimble in flight.

These butterfly wings, though not strong on their own, act as the best support, enhancing all her current abilities.

Like a child who has just received a new toy, Hiltiya kept experimenting with the surprises brought by her new abilities, and then moved forward in the maze until she stepped into the same room with intersecting spiral icons.

After a period of movement and waiting, the walls of the room collapsed, and another student opponent appeared in front of Hilti.

"you are?"

The red-haired youth opposite him, wielding a greatsword, stared in astonishment at the peerless girl before him with beautiful butterfly wings, who seemed unlike any human.

Could this be the legendary race, the perfect creature born from flowers—the 'fairy'?

As Hilti gently flapped her wings in the air, she also curiously observed the young man below. She could tell that he was not yet 30 years old, but he was already at the third rank. Such strength was definitely a rare genius in the forest.

"My name is Hilti, what's yours?"

The girl's clear, water-like voice snapped the red-haired youth out of his surprise and fantasy.

"My name is Galas," he said devoutly, feeling as if he had encountered a miracle today.

"Lady Siltia, what brings you here?"

In his memory and knowledge, fairies preferred pure and beautiful environments and could not tolerate the corrosive influence of 'distorted' filth. Even descending to the surface continent required enduring discomfort, not to mention the even more filthy world of shadows and the abyss of the Twilight Sea.

“Descent?” Hilti savored the word, then slowly lowered her body and folded her wings.

"Perhaps you've misunderstood something," the girl blinked.

Several minutes later, Garas finally understood the situation and realized that the dreamlike and beautiful girl in front of him was not a fairy, but a human like him, and also a student of the woodland.

But was this girl really not his illusion? How could someone be so young to have reached the third tier and be so perfect? ​​He could hardly find any flaws in Siltia's appearance or demeanor.

It was as if every smile and frown of this young girl was the most perfect and moving state, exuding an amazing and unconscious charm. Several times when he was talking to her, he was in a daze, feeling that if he was not careful, he would be attracted by her appearance and figure and could not extricate himself.

The girl took a light step in front of him, her toes twirling with her dress, like a vortex of willpower that completely captivated his attention, making him forget everything else.

I think I've encountered an extremely powerful enchanting creature. In my mind, the creature's image automatically transforms into a human. Garas covers his head, closes his eyes, and meditates, trying to break free from the illusion.

Unfortunately, this attempt was ultimately futile. He searched frantically but still couldn't find a flaw in the illusion. However, the faint, almost imperceptible fragrance wafting from the tip of his nose reminded him that the girl before him was not an illusion. It's over; it seems he can't break free.

This is probably the end of my studies in the woodlands. I finally discovered the labyrinthine ruins in the abyss and gained a lot of abilities and resources, but now I probably won't be able to bring them back to the base or return to the surface world.

After hanging his head in dejection for a while, Galas sat on the ground, refusing to listen to the girl's voice.

"Are you going to rest here? It's cold on the ground." That soft and charming voice came from in front of him again, and then a stack of blankets was held by those flawless fingers and gently placed in front of the young man.

"This will be better." Hilti guessed that the other party might not have brought any cold-weather supplies. After all, they had been deep in the maze for so long, and even if they did, they would probably have left them outside.

"Thank you." Even though the girl in front of him might be an illusion, the red-haired youth still managed to utter those words in a dry voice.

Seeing that the other party had calmed down, Hilti stood up again, took a light step, and spread out beautiful butterfly wings on her back.

She flitted through the large room, searching for an exit.

According to her guess about the rules, the maze builder probably intended for her to fight the red-haired youth, and then a new passage or gate would appear after the victor emerged.

But she clearly had no intention or plan to kill innocent people indiscriminately, so this method of opening the door was definitely not acceptable. Therefore, this time she had to find a way to break down the door herself.

Hilti blinked, briefly switching her gender, and then used her special [Alien Sense] and [Discrimination Eye] to scan the environment.

A few minutes later, she finally discovered the details of the mechanism's arrangement and then tried to activate a small part of it.

With a clicking sound, the wall on one side of the room opened, revealing a passageway.

Great, now we can continue.

Hilti wanted to go inside, but then she turned back and landed in front of the young man. He was still holding the thick blanket that Hilti had given him, stroking it constantly, as if trying to find out whether it was an illusion or something real.

Seeing that he remained unconscious, the girl had no choice but to cough softly.

"I'm leaving now. I'll come back and pull you out after we've explored the maze. It'll be safer that way." After she finished speaking, she realized that Galas was still somewhat confused, but she couldn't wait and explain any further.

"Take a good rest." After saying that, she lightly leaped up and flew into the opened passage.

Galas stared blankly at her departing figure, then unconsciously followed Hilti's instructions, unfolded the blanket, wrapped himself in it, and slowly fell asleep.

I'll be fine after a good night's sleep; I must have been dreaming today.

In this perilous abyss labyrinth, the red-haired youth slowly drifted into a sweet dream.

　I've been at the hospital all day, so I can finally come home and write at night. 0 0/
　　Thank you everyone for your concern. Dad's condition is currently stable. If he stays this way tomorrow, he shouldn't need surgery.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)