So I Became a Witch and Started Doing Daily Quests

Chapter 453 : The Call of the Stars

After quickly calming his excitement, Marquell-Storm, who had received the praise of Hephis-Stellar, bowed humbly to him. Then, he strode back to his seat with his head held high.During this time, Marquell-Storm did not forget to glance at Janna, who was also seated in the front row. In the moment their gazes met, Janna could clearly see the satisfaction in his eyes, along with a trace of “competitive pride.”

“Is there anyone else who wishes to take the initiative to try?”

Once Marquell-Storm sat down again, Hephis-Stellar’s gaze returned to the group.

However, after seeing the perilous circumstances inside the 【Domain Gate】, several wizard apprentices clearly hesitated.

It was not that they shrank back, but because some of the wizard apprentices possessed 【Law Fragments】 that were obviously of the relatively weaker type—the 【Secondary Law Fragments】.

For example, seated in the middle row was Eck-Storm, a male apprentice who, like Marquell-Storm, also had short cyan hair. Yet, unlike Marquell-Storm’s sharp and domineering presence, Eck-Storm’s aura was far more restrained.

Though both came from the same family, the 【Law Fragment】 Eck-Storm possessed was far inferior to the 【Hurricane Law Fragment】—it was merely a 【Breeze Law Fragment】.

From a certain perspective, the 【Breeze Law】 was considered a 【Secondary Law】 under the 【Hurricane Law】. Whether in terms of power or mastery over the “Authority of Wind,” Eck-Storm fell far short of his cousin, Marquell-Storm.

So, when even a talent like Marquell-Storm had to expend immense effort to gain the recognition of the 【Fallen Stars】, Eck-Storm, who already lacked confidence, became even more reluctant to make a hasty decision.

“Better to wait and see how others fare first—”

Not wanting to be the “early bird,” Eck-Storm did not recommend himself in response to Hephis-Stellar’s inquiry. Instead, he turned his gaze toward the others.

The other wizard apprentices, who shared similar thoughts with Eck-Storm, likewise remained silent in their seats, watching to see how others would react.

“Since no one wishes to volunteer, then I’ll proceed according to the Roll Call List—”

“Professor Hephis, I’d like to try as well.”

Just as Hephis-Stellar was about to look down at the Roll Call List, assuming no one else would step forward, a crisp voice suddenly rang out inside the classroom of the 【Book World】.

Hearing this, the somewhat disappointed Hephis-Stellar lifted his head once more, his eyes probing as they fell upon the witch apprentice seated in the first row, a young woman whose beauty surpassed the norm.

“Very well, come forward.”

Since he had only been appointed as a temporary substitute instructor, Hephis-Stellar was not too familiar with most of this cohort of wizard apprentices.

Thus, when he saw that the second volunteer was a witch apprentice who appeared far more delicate than Marquell-Storm, yet was seated even closer to the front, his interest grew.

“Remember, don’t overexert yourself.”

“Yes, thank you, Professor.”

In response to Hephis-Stellar’s reminder, Janna, who habitually wore her “social mask,” replied with a polite smile.

Without the slightest hesitation, she inhaled deeply and, just as decisively as Marquell-Storm, stepped into the 【Domain Gate】.

“So it’s her—”

Watching the slender back disappearing into the 【Domain Gate】, Eck-Storm, who knew Janna had been the champion of the 【Andrew-Gamp Transfiguration Trial】, could not help but glance toward Marquell-Storm in the front row.

After all, anyone who had been present at the 【Glory Arena】 for the 【Transfiguration Trial】 knew full well of Janna Roland’s fearsome reputation.

Especially the members of the Storm family, who remembered all too clearly how Marquell-Storm had been “ambushed” and kicked out of the 【Bonsai Secret Realm】.

At the same time, not only Eck-Storm but also Louisto-Tulan, Hela-Helheim, and Kumbu-Thornspike—who had all witnessed the 【Andrew-Gamp Transfiguration Trial】—kept their eyes fixed on Janna.

“Hopefully, she succeeds.”

Louisto-Tulan, seated in the first row, sighed quietly with a complicated expression as he watched Janna enter the 【Domain Gate】.

But not far from him, Hela-Helheim chuckled softly when she heard his words. With a tone of certainty, she said:

“She will definitely succeed.”

Just as she had once done back at White Coral Academy, Janna—who had risen from the ranks of common apprentices—knew how to seize even the most inconspicuous opportunities.

Thus, what others might see as a reckless “early bird” move, Janna regarded instead as a valuable chance to leave a strong impression on Hephis-Stellar, the youngest wizard in history.

From his surname alone, Janna could tell that, like Marquell-Storm, Hephis-Stellar was also a “family scion” from one of the wizard families based in the Elemental Soul gathering ground.

Therefore, through this shared “hometown bond,” Hephis-Stellar would naturally hold a favorable impression of Marquell-Storm.

This also implied that within the White Tower, a massive wizard organization uniting talents from hundreds of gathering grounds, there existed countless smaller factions divided by surname, region, and lineage.

And Janna, well aware of the truth that “connections are resources,” had no intention of being a solitary “lone wolf” at the White Tower.

In pursuit of better and richer resources, she had no qualms about applying the very same social strategies she had once used at White Coral Academy.

After all, her innate 【Extraordinary Charm】 and its natural affinity, coupled with her fearless top-tier talent, gave Janna full confidence that she would become one of the new “rising stars” of the White Tower.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

As Janna’s spirit body smoothly passed through the 【Domain Gate】, a sea of starlight once again unfolded before her eyes.

Just like what Marquell-Storm had encountered upon entering the 【Domain Gate】, countless meteorites trailing blazing red flames hurtled toward Janna.

“As expected.”

Watching Janna, now surrounded by a storm of meteorites, Marquell-Storm—still outside the 【Domain Gate】—let out a faint sigh of relief.

“Hm?”

Yet, just as he was preparing to continue enjoying this “good show,” an abnormal occurrence inside the 【Domain Gate】suddenly made him sit bolt upright.

“This is impossible!?”

Not only Marquell-Storm but all those closely observing Janna widened their eyes in disbelief, staring at the 【Domain Gate】 with stunned expressions.

“Why are those 【Fallen Stars】 all vying to please her—”