Chapter 545: En Route Altear (2/2)

Slightly surprised that these adventurers were heading for the Great Forest, she nodded. They had to be rather important people of ranking to be sent there.

”In that case, I would recommend some of the pine nuts stuffed pigeon and green mushroom soup. It is something popular among the high elves and something unique to our area. You won't find these anywhere else because there are not many high elves outside of the forests.”

Not one to turn down a gastronomical adventure, Zero readily agreed. However, he didn't let his information cow go just yet. The innkeeper said that there weren't many high elves out of the forest but that also implied there were at least a few around and the innkeeper smelled like she knew a thing or two.

”Did you learn this recipe from a high elf?” Zero smiled charmingly and the lady blushed. She couldn't even be mad at this voluptuous beauty because she radiated a kind of innocence despite her suggestive appearance.

”N-no, I didn't but my mother did. I simply learned from my mother.”

Zero nodded and pursed his lips. ”Do you think you could introduce me to a high elf? I'm really curious about what else they know. I saw a lot of farmers singing and whistling along the way. The way they handled the animals was simply magical! I asked around and they told me it was an elven thing.”

The innkeeper nodded. Many people who passed by the smaller villages tended to notice the odd gathering methods and elvish songs. This young couple was no exception. Wood elves did things a little differently from high elves.

”If you go to the next street and turn left, you should be able to find an apothecary. There is a high elf there who has been selling elven potions and medicine for the last fifty years. We don't know how old he is but he looked exactly the same from how I remembered him to be as a child. He was also the same when my other was a child so be respectful. He's a lot older than we think he is.”

Zero thanked the lady and gave her a hug. Truen had to admit, Zero was very good at acting. His natural childishness added to the charms and if Zero wasn't deliberately trying to look innocent, he could be rather adorable.

Now that they had information about where to find a genuine high elf, Truen and Zero knew how they were going to spend their afternoon before dinner.