Chapter 343 Withering Life
Brush! Just as Jia Na completed the last emergency task, God Walker - Hermes jumped in front of Jia Na in a deep purple contract light.
“You mean, Professor McGonagall is not in the Magic Tower right now?”
“Yes~”
Hearing Hermes’s answer, Jia Na’s expression couldn't help but show some disappointment.
“Okay, thank you for your hard work, Mr. Hermes.”
“You're~ welcome~”
After thanking him, Jia Na dispelled the power of the contract and sent God Walker - Hermes back into the Spirit World.
“I'll go there myself.”
Due to Jia Na’s oversight, when she had God Walker - Hermes deliver the message, she didn't have him deliver a copy to other Formal Wizards.
It wasn't that Jia Na forgot; it was purely that before she could confirm that Ilianna and the baby in her womb truly had a problem, she didn't want to tell too many people about this conjecture.
After all, this so-called danger was merely a “prophecy” obtained from a divination by a Wizard Apprentice's contracted creature.
Although it had some reference value, for rigorous Wizards, it couldn't be used as conclusive evidence. It was precisely for this reason that Jia Na wanted to have a relatively familiar Wizard, other than Anthony-Black Sparrow, confirm the authenticity of the prophecy for her.
Currently, because Anthony-Black Sparrow’s severe injuries have not yet healed, the acting principal of White Coral Academy is temporarily held by Grace-Eva.
This also made the originally leisurely Grace-Eva incredibly busy during this period.
Just the discussion meetings with Black Bone Forest and Mist Tower had already left Grace-Eva with no time to even enjoy afternoon tea.
Therefore, in order not to delay time, and for her own safety, Jia Na decided to return to the Academy first and directly inform the other Wizards in person.
Phew! Letting out a long breath, forcing herself to remain calm, after confirming the situation at Elk Tavern with Thorn Flower Fairy, Jia Na cast the Light Feather Spell and galloped towards White Coral Academy.
“Hmm?”
Just as Jia Na was rushing on her way, a withered fallen leaf made her steps involuntarily stop.
“Is autumn coming so early this year?”
A single leaf signals autumn. Due to the northern location of Turin Wizard Gathering Place, summer does not last too long, and the dividing line between summer and autumn can be completely defined by a fallen leaf.
However, it is currently August, which should be the hottest time in Duling City. Under normal circumstances, fallen leaves should not be appearing.
“No!”
When Jia Na picked up the fallen leaf under the tree with Wizard's Hand, she did not feel the aura of Withering on it; instead, it was more like the “sick energy” caused by the plague that affected Ilianna and others.
“Could it be that even trees have been infected with the plague?”
Looking at the tall trees on both sides of Duling City's main road, Jia Na quickly walked over and pressed her palm tightly against the tree trunk with the most fallen leaves.
“It's really sick—”
With the communication ability brought by her Nature Affinity talent, Jia Na easily perceived the emotions of the tree in front of her.
As Jia Na expected, not only people in Duling City were infected with the plague, but trees were also infected.
“The trees here are also—even more severely infected than normal humans.”
Sighing softly, Jia Na, who had put away her palm, did not intend to treat it now.
After all, the top priority now was to report these abnormal situations to the Formal Wizards of White Coral Academy.
“Professor McGonagall may not have noticed these anomalies, but for me, who possesses the Growth Law Fragment and the Withering Law Fragment, what I perceive might be clearer—”
After putting the withered fallen leaves into her thorn bracelet, Jia Na continued to cast the Light Feather Spell and quickly departed along the main road of Duling City.
“Tower Spirit Sir, I want to find Professor Margaret.”
“She’s not here.”
“What about Professor Uta and Professor McGonagall?”
“They aren’t here either.”
Hearing the Tower Spirit’s stiff tone, Jia Na’s brows couldn't help but furrow slightly.
“Tower Spirit Sir, may I ask when these professors will return? Because I have an urgent matter to report to them.”
The Tower Spirit did not give Jia Na a formal reply to her inquiry, and it wasn't until a long time later that Jia Na shook her head helplessly.
“Since you don’t know, I’ll leave first—”
“Wait a moment.”
Just as Jia Na thought the Tower Spirit wasn't going to bother with her anymore and was about to turn and leave, the other party suddenly called out to her.
“If they return, I will inform you in advance.”
“Thank you, Lord Tower Spirit!”
Jia Na was pleasantly surprised by the Tower Spirit’s humane attitude and didn't forget to thank him.
“You’re welcome.”
Ding! With a crisp sound, Jia Na walked out of the Magic Tower through the opened elevator door.
“It seems that all I can do now is wait—”
Looking at the dim sky, the helpless Jia Na could only once again inquire about the current situation from Thorn Flower Fairy, then she collected her thoughts and returned to her dormitory.
“I heard you were looking for me?”
Just as Jia Na had just stood at the dormitory door, preparing to open it, a low female voice from behind caused Jia Na’s expression to stiffen for a moment, but soon, her face was filled with surprise.
“Professor McGonagall, you’re finally back!”
Turning around and looking at Grace-Eva, who was wearing a red wizard robe in front of her, Jia Na’s heart, which had been hanging, finally settled down.
“Your messenger has been looking for me. If I don't show up soon, he's probably going to wait until dark.”
Upon hearing this, Jia Na’s eyes couldn't help but slightly widen.
Hermes had actually come to reply to Jia Na that afternoon, saying that he hadn't been able to find Grace-Eva.
When she heard this result, although Jia Na was a little disappointed, she felt no dissatisfaction in her heart. She simply greeted God Walker - Hermes naturally, then dispelled the power of the contract,
And sent him back.
But what she didn't expect was that after God Walker - Hermes left, he didn't return to the Spirit World immediately. Instead, he turned back to the Magic Tower and waited bitterly for Grace-Eva until she appeared.
This not only surprised Jia Na but also filled her with an indescribable emotion.
“Professor McGonagall, would it be convenient for you to come in and talk?”
“Yes.”
Facing Jia Na’s invitation, Grace-Eva did not show impatience. The moment Jia Na opened the dormitory door, she walked directly into the room.
“It seems you really enjoy cultivating various magical plants—”
