Transform into a magical girl after getting off work

"Alright!"

At this moment, the staff couldn't afford to feel aggrieved by the dean's words, for her mood was actually just like the dean's, even more fearful: she dared not offend the ladies from Hemwein, any of whom could with a mere glance make her lose half a year's salary.

And just as the staff member and the dean rushed to the entrance of the office, a group of magical girls dressed in Magical Affairs Institute uniforms was getting off the carriage and walking towards the office gate not far away.

As one of the Five Institutes of the Kingdom and somewhat representative of the Royal Court's authority, the Magical Affairs Institute's uniforms were the most splendid among the Five.

This group of magical girls wore black single-shoulder cloaks with an asymmetrical right shoulder sleeveless, while the left shoulder draped down to the ankle with a curved hem, its edges embroidered with layers of gold runes. Inside the matte robes was a dark gold silk lining that revealed a subtle luster like gilt at dusk as they walked.

Under the robes was a pearl-white high-neck tailored shirt, with finely embroidered collars and cuffs. The cuffs in a three-tiered fold structure were just below the waist belt, drawing attention to the rock gray knee-length A-line skirt and the anklet boots adorned with enamel at the toe.

The leading magical girl walked gracefully to the dean, extended her right hand adorned with a semi-transparent black glove, and revealed a rather affable smile: "Hello, are you the branch dean of Luennolay, Miss Hydrangea?"

"Yes, yes."

Called "Hydrangea," the dean nodded repeatedly, answering her inquiry, looking at her with an almost flattering smile: "May I ask who you are..."

"My codename is Zhe Helan."

The leading magical girl introduced her codename, and the long black hair tied into a ponytail swayed with her movements. She continued to smile amicably at the dean: "Perhaps you have heard of me?"

"Zhe Helan..."

In the dean's mind raced her thoughts, her gaze lingered on the silver brooch on the other's chest, quickly matching this codename with a memory, then reaching out her hands without hesitation to lightly grasp the other's fingertips before releasing and curtseying: "Your presence graces this branch, Director of the Teaching Selection Department."

"No need for such courtesy, Dean."

Zhe Helan nodded slightly towards the dean: "We are all just servants for the country, for His Majesty, without distinctions of noble status. Our visit to Luennolay to interrupt for a while is also to handle official duties, hoping not to trouble you much."

"Of course not, having you guide our work is an honor for us."

The dean wiped the cold sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief she retrieved from her sleeve and stepped aside: "Please allow me to introduce some of our colleagues from the branch, we all welcome your arrival."

The other employees followed the dean's lead, bowing to Zhe Helan and her group, who, without showing any airs, returned the courtesy, easing the previously tense atmosphere considerably.

Thus, after a brief greeting at the entrance, Zhe Helan spoke again: "Thank you all for your enthusiasm. However, several of our colleagues are quite tired from the journey. Would there be a place for us to rest before continuing with work discussions?"

Have you not been staying in Luennolay for several days? Only took a carriage from the Emerald District today, and you're already tired?

The dean lamented in her heart but continued to smile outwardly: "I see, my oversight. We have prepared your office space, please follow me."

Saying this, she gave a signal to her staff behind her, who obediently made way.

The magical girls from Hemwein carried large bags, following Zhe Helan and the dean into the office.

However, during this process, when a branch employee pushing a suitcase passed a corner, she happened to encounter another branch employee wiping wet clothes, who lowered her head and walked out from the corner.

This head-down branch employee didn't notice anyone in front and didn't slow down, colliding straight ahead, while the main branch employee was slow to react, although unharmed herself, the impact hit the suitcase hard.

"Bang!"

A crisp, hollow sound echoed in the hallway.

All the magical girls turned their eyes to those two. The branch employee turned pale upon realizing she hit the other's suitcase, while the branch employee looked apprehensively: "Ah... I'm so sorry, ma'am."

The main branch employee slightly opened her mouth as if to say something, but seeing Zhe Helan in the lead shake her head, she suppressed all her words.

"Watch where you're going."

She awkwardly threw this line before lifting the suitcase forcefully, near-bouncing it away.

After this little incident, the main branch group eventually followed the branch dean to their office, where chairs, tables, and cabinets were already set up, even some well-managed green plants, offering a fairly fresh environment despite lacking luxury.

"This is a larger office, and there are individual offices next door. Do you need me to show you?" The branch dean cautiously asked, sensing the atmosphere inexplicably tense.

"No need, thank you, madam."

Zhe Helan smiled but with a touch of aloofness compared to earlier: "We need to discuss several matters here, please excuse us."

"...Alright."

The dean swallowed involuntarily, looking around and realizing these "big shots" from the main branch were all staring at her, she instinctively backed a few steps: "Then, may I take my leave?"

"Please, go ahead." Zhe Helan replied.

Thus, the dean closed the door and hurried away as if fleeing.

Leaving behind a group of main branch magical girls who exchanged glances with expressions of impending doom, then all eyes fixed on the suitcase that was bumped earlier.

No one spoke.

He Wanglan was the only one with a troubled look, taking a deep breath and hesitantly reaching out her hand.

Then, she opened the suitcase.

—"Cough! Cough, cough, cough!"

Almost immediately as the suitcase opened, a short cough sounded. A petite magical girl braced herself on the suitcase edge with one hand and covered her lower abdomen with the other, sitting up out of the suitcase.

She coughed several times before finally stopping and then reluctantly climbed out of the suitcase, dusting her attire as she stood, drooping her eyelids: "What's going on?"

Still, no one spoke.

Everyone turned to look at Zhe Helan—after all, it was her idea to have their superior, the Sapphire Wand, sneak into the branch in a suitcase, which now led to this incident as she was bumped externally while holding her breath.

And Zhe Helan, a once deft politician who could handle any scenario gracefully, also fell silent in this situation.