Chapter 843

Chapter 843: Clothing Store at the Street

“Th-this…” Looking at the towering statue, Lolan Hill couldn’t help but feel her ears grow hot, with an urge to cover her head and run away.

“How can these people be so enthusiastic about this?” She gazed at the enormous statue that she couldn’t avoid, feeling extremely uncomfortable. It was as if she could foresee certain future scenes; wherever she went, people would gather around her like they were looking at a rare animal, saying all sorts of embarrassing things.

It was too shameful, too awkward.

In Lolan Hill’s mind, there was almost an overload of images, a multitude of fantasies flooding in. The peaceful life she had once anticipated was rapidly fading away, and it seemed like it would never come back.

Even if she could disguise herself in the future and not reveal her true appearance, the thought of going out into Clancia and seeing her statues everywhere made her feel very uneasy.

Puerman really caused too much trouble. With so many statues in Clancia, it was hard to imagine that he hadn’t approved or suggested them. She always felt something was off when she said not to create such idol worship.

Lolan Hill recalled her past instructions, never expecting Puerman didn’t listen at all.

He had gone bad, that guy.

Thinking this, Lolan Hill still endured the embarrassment and walked slowly with Ye Ling towards the palace gate.

“Hello, please show your pass,” the guard at the palace gate, wearing gold-trimmed armor and cloak, stopped them and asked.

“Is this okay? I haven’t been back for some time.” Lolan Hill presented a well-preserved pass given to her by Secretary Palisha before, identifying her as a special administrative advisor of Clancia.

“This…” The guard looked at the date on the pass from ten years ago and hesitated for a while before speaking.

“I’m sorry, the time is too long ago. I need to report to the Secretariat of the Administrative Office for verification. It will take another day or two to confirm. Please register here first, and come back in a day or two.”

“Alright.” Seeing this, Lolan Hill wasn’t bothered. It was just a matter of waiting a couple more days. Besides, she did want to explore Soland first.

“I’ll come back tomorrow afternoon.” After roughly agreeing on a time, Lolan Hill left with Ye Ling.

As they walked, Ye Ling asked the young girl.

“Why doesn’t Lolan sister just show her identity? Just slightly change the color of her hair and the clarity of her face, and she can show that she’s a great sage. Then she could scare that guy. Hehehe.”

Hearing this suggestion, Lolan Hill tapped Ye Ling’s head, “You, you really like causing trouble. This would cause a commotion. I don’t want to be surrounded by a crowd; then I won’t be able to leave.”

“Ah, alright. I thought it might be impressive,” Ye Ling rubbed her head.

“Let’s explore Soland first.” The two headed again towards the bustling street.

In the afternoon, there were fewer people on the street, not as crowded as in the morning, but some shops still had lines outside.

“Everyone, don’t worry, follow this line, enter one by one…”

Beside the street, a clothing store spanning three storefronts lay in the middle. The signboard painted colorful dresses and umbrellas, with alchemical creations’ flowing fluorescent letters attracting passersby. Even during the day, it was packed with people.

“This store is so popular. Is there anything special they sell?” Ye Ling asked curiously, lifting her hand to look.

“Little sister, you must have just arrived in Soland. Haha, this is the most famous clothing store in the capital. Many designs and styles originated from here. In our female community’s words, this is the trendiest place. Buying one piece here will make you happy for a long time.”

A woman with gray-blue animal ears smiled and introduced Ye Ling, perhaps mistaking her horns for those of a beastfolk.

“Is that so? How did it become so popular?”

“Well, let me tell you about its founder. You know, most of the clothes in this store are designed by Letis. She is considered a master in Clancia now.”

“It’s not just clothing. Her alchemy skills are even higher. She received the Starfall Medal awarded by the nation. Not everyone can achieve that…”

As the beastwoman enthusiastically introduced the fashion designer’s life, her detailed tone made it seem clearer than Letis herself. Every mention of her creative sources earned great admiration and amazement, making people yearn for it.

“So, listen to your sister. Buying a piece of clothing here is always worth it. You can proudly show off to your sisters later. No matter where you wear it, it won’t appear inappropriate.”

After a fervent recommendation, the beastwoman finally slowed down, looking at Ye Ling encouragingly, as if she wasn’t moved, she wasn’t human.

“Oh oh, I’ll do that.” Ye Ling nodded vigorously, then cautiously stepped back, creating distance.

“How amazing, how scary, are these passionate fans?” Ye Ling ran back to Lolan Hill, whispering about her experience.

“But, is this store really run by Letis? The proud young lady making clothes for others feels unbelievable.”

Recalling Letis’ behavior at school, she was always proud and disdainful of ordinary tasks. If she became an alchemy master, Ye Ling believed it. But imagining her making clothes, she found it hard to picture.

“I wonder if Letis is inside. If she is, it would be nice to ask her to make me a dress.”

Thinking a bit, Ye Ling muttered to herself.

“Letis probably isn’t here, but we can find out her schedule and visit later.” Lolan Hill shook her head slightly after sensing information through the wind.

“Ah, then we’ll come back the next day. Maybe I should ask again.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Ye Ling jumped over to the beastwoman again, asking when the fashion designer usually appeared.

“That’s easy. The master holds new product launches here at the end of each month, drawing quite a crowd. Next time, it’s exactly three days later. You came at the right time.”

“Thank you, big sister!” Ye Ling thanked sweetly, then happily ran back to Lolan Hill.

“Then we’ll come back in three days. But it’s getting late, we should find a hotel for tonight.”

Lolan Hill and Ye Ling continued walking along the street, exploring Soland’s shops and experiencing the new changes brought by technology to this nation.

It was not only a change in lifestyle but also in social environment. Compared to the conservative and closed-off past, the people of Snow Flower Seven Nations were now moving towards a more open and united direction.

(End of Chapter)