Cornflower Witch

Chapter 91 Flower Lantern
Back at Madame Fran's residence, Hilti told her that they would be departing the next day.

"So fast?" The blonde noblewoman was slightly surprised.

“But since the time has come, there’s nothing we can do about it. Come with me.” She stood up and led Siltiya toward the mansion’s underground storage room.

After passing through the narrow, stepped corridor, Madame Fran took out her key, opened the door on the ground floor, and went inside.

There were several special blue stone boxes placed there, seemingly used to seal and suppress something. Lady Fran walked straight to one of them, pressed her finger on the stone box, and a golden pattern spread out, with floral and vine patterns covering the stone box, followed by a soft sound.

Lady Fran opened the stone box and took out a lantern, which aroused Hilti's great curiosity.

The lantern has a handle at the top for holding, and four corners with eaves. Below that is a cylindrical glass jar with subtle patterns on the bottom. The jar is protected by a black wrought iron openwork railing and has a round base for easy placement on the ground.

【Four-Cornered Flower Lantern】(Tier 2, Rare): A special lantern, made with honey as wax and flowers as candles, specially crafted for gardeners to use in performing floral mystical abilities. (Enhances the effect of the Blooming Flower spell; can be added to different liquids to activate its effects.)
"This lantern is a parting gift for you before the assessment." Lady Fran placed the lantern in Hilti's palm.

"Even though it is only a second-tier creation, it is very difficult to create, and often only third-tier gardeners can obtain it."

Looking at the lantern in her hand, Hiltiya felt it was particularly handy and useful, probably a legacy item that had been improved by many gardeners.

"In addition, I have prepared an overcoat for you." Lady Fran opened another stone box and took out a thick, durable hooded robe.

"It is sewn with the fibers of cottongrass. If you learn the weaving skills of the 'tailor' profession later, you can repair the damage caused in battle yourself."

After saying this, Madame Fran placed the slightly heavy coat in Hilti's hands.

"I also have more precious things, but they are not suitable for you. That would only attract unnecessary prying and trouble. Also, some high-level extraordinary creations have strong sexual energy. If your own level is not high, you will be disturbed by it, and over time, it will even damage you," Lady Fran warned Hilti.

"I understand, thank you, Madam." After accepting the gift, Silti bowed in gratitude.

Lady Fran stroked Hilti's hair and then led her away from the underground storage room.

"Let's go, let's test the effect of that lantern first."

Back on Earth, Lady Fran and Hiltiya went to the small greenhouse, where the 'Fire Orchid' was just a hair's breadth away from full bloom.

"Without catalysts, it probably won't open until noon tomorrow," Mrs. Fran commented after a brief inspection.

"Now is the time to test your learning. Use the [Dewdrop: Branch Combing] ability to make it bloom today." Lady Fran stepped aside to let Hiltiya step forward and operate it.

"Yes." Hiltiya came to the flower, resting one hand lightly on the flower stem, her eyes sparkling.

Amidst clumps of lush green grass, orange-red orchids of varying sizes dot the landscape. Their colors range from orange-yellow and fiery red to a deeper pomegranate red. Today, Xilutiya's target is those few pomegranate-red Fire Orchids.

A faint emerald halo appeared in Hilti's palm, then flowed onto the pomegranate-red Fire Orchids.

Soon, the veins and patterns within the Fire Orchid became clearly visible in the girl's mind. The condition of each leaf and each rootstock was fully revealed. With this understanding, she began to use the pruning method to adjust the various conditions within these Fire Orchids.

As the state gradually reached perfection, she once again guided the Fire Orchid to absorb the dripping emerald dew, causing this power to fill the Fire Orchid's key buds.

Gradually, the flowers, which were only half-open, began to unfurl, and the pomegranate red color gradually changed, fading in some places, with specks of color converging towards the stamen.

……

Half an hour later, the blooming petals, fiery red and unfurled, resembled wisps of bright flames. At the very center of the petals, the tiny stamens seemed like tiny sparks, radiating a faint glow and warmth. 【Fire Orchid】(Perfect-96): In bloom. Because of your meticulous cultivation, this Fire Orchid has blossomed perfectly and abundantly. As a reward for your incredibly careful nurturing, nature has bestowed upon you the essence of 'Emerald Honey'.

【Fire Orchid】(Tier 1·Emerald Honey): A manifestation of the gardener's meticulous care and patient cultivation. The stamens within resemble tiny sparks swaying, emitting light and heat. Once these stamens fall, they transform into expanding fireballs, releasing the energy they contain.

Within this cluster of 'Fire Orchids', Hiltiya used her own abilities to accelerate the ripening and blooming of five 'Fire Orchids' with the 'Tier 1: Emerald Honey' attribute.

Subsequently, under the guidance of Lady Fran, Hilti carefully transplanted three of the 'Fire Orchids' and placed them inside the lantern.

"Hidden inside the upper part of the lantern is a container for water. Add your own condensed emerald dew into it," Lady Fran instructed again.

"Yes."

Hiltiya took out the 99% concentration of Green Dew that she had stored in the flower room and carefully placed it into the container.

“Very good. Now take the lantern and come with me.”

Mrs. Fran led Hiltija to a lawn in the backyard.

"First, feel the structure of the flower-shaped lantern. Then, using the method of blooming flowers, channel your power into the 'Fire Orchid' along the lantern."

“Okay.” Hilti adjusted her breathing, closed her eyes to sense, and then a faint halo spread from her wrist to the lantern in her hand.

The power of the Blooming Flower Technique flowed freely within the lantern, then connected to the three 'Fire Orchids' inside. Stimulated and amplified by this power, the brightness of the swaying 'Sparkling Flower Stamens' rapidly increased. Subsequently, invisible waves of fire were released from the base of the lantern, impacting in all directions.

The scorching wave of fire whipped up Hilti's clothes and hair, and on the lawn that the fire swept over, many dry grass clippings were ignited, and some lighter branches were even lifted up, rolling on the lawn and emitting blue smoke.

"Hmm, it seems you have a basic understanding of how to use it." Mrs. Fran nodded.

Just now, because it was the first time, Hilti only used 30% of her power. If she used the Flower Blooming Technique to catalyze it with all her might, wouldn't she be able to ignite and burn the big tree in the backyard instantly?

"However, you'll need to get used to this ability a few more times, otherwise the impact of the fire waves will also harm you," Mrs. Fran instructed.

"is teacher."

Hilti looked at the lantern in her hand with a sense of novelty. Although she was usually calm, she couldn't hide her excitement, like a child who had just received a brand new toy.

"Hehe, give it a try." Mrs. Fran had seen this in her own eyes.

"In addition, if you press the hidden button on top of the lantern, you can drip the 'Emerald Dew' stored inside into the flower, which will enhance its power."

"However, you should still use this ability with caution. I feel that your 'Fire Orchid' is cultivated too well, as is the blooming method. With several effects combined, even if you are the gardener who controls it, you will be burned by the heat waves of the 'Fire Orchid'."

Lady Fran silently estimated that the power generated by her own 'Tier 1 Emerald Honey', plus the three 'Tier 1 Emerald Honey' Fire Orchids, and the stimulation and amplification from the Emerald Dew and the Blooming Flower Technique, was probably more than ten times that of an ordinary Tier 1 spell, enough to rival some 'Tier 2' spells.

The current Sylvia is like a child, wielding a greatsword far beyond her power. Although its power is astonishing, as her teacher and elder, she is still worried that it might hit her and hurt her.

However, this child is indeed exceptionally talented. Even with power far exceeding his own level, he can manipulate it meticulously, so there should be no problem.

(End of this chapter)