18 Harvest Festival 6 (2/2)
Brannon interrupted the two as he said, ”Teleportation arrays are extremely expensive and nearly impossible to create. One has to be at least a Sage in Space Magic to make them. Only the ancient sects and the biggest cities on the continent even have them. If you could make them so easily, you'd revolutionize trading and diplomacy.”
Seran nodded, ”I am aware. I would only do it for major cities outside of your realm, though, since I can't build other transportation methods through the forest. I will wholeheartedly help your people, as I will always do for my allies.”
Layla thought over what Seran said before she replied, ”This sounds heavily weighted towards us rather than you. This is hardly a fair deal...”
”Don't worry about that. I know what I'm doing. This is the best deal I can come up with. Anything else that happens, we can discuss when it comes up. I'd like to ask you to stay for a week, so you can fully see that I will keep my word. Ah, I should also add that the life magic that I'll invent will also make elves capable of having nature aid them in battle, which would make you extremely hard to defeat in areas with lots of plant life, not to mention here in the Primeval Forest. You might be nearly invincible here with it.”
”Wait, really? That's even more incredible than just the tree-shaping magic on its own!” Brannon nearly stood up from astonishment, before Layla pointedly looked at him to sit back down.
The elf queen sighed, massaging her temples, ”I can't in good conscience turn down such a deal, especially when it will benefit my entire race as a whole... I'll have to take you up on your offer to stay for a week though. I can't immediately say no, but I would like to witness the truth with my own eyes first. My people can also remain here for a week, so it isn't just the two of us watching it.”
Seran smiled widely, ”Great! Unfortunately, I don't have a place for your people to stay, but I can make one quickly.”
Layla shook her head, ”Don't worry about that. We camp out as we travel, usually. We can continue to do so for now.”
Etienne stood up and stretched, ”Ah, my bones need some exercise after all of that. I'm going to go enjoy the festival. Seran, don't do anything stupid.” He gave his son a look that made him hold his hands up in surrender before the chief left the house.
After going over the minor details of the alliance deal, the remaining three then exited the house, heading back to the party, where the two elves would have to spend a long time explaining what just happened and why they would be staying longer than usual.