270 Having Tea With The Elven Princess (2/2)

Regardless of whether they came because of the upcoming calamity or for the World Tree, just the fact that he had received a Soul Enhancing Pill had made the trip worth it.

After receiving Leon's permission, the Supreme Elder turned to Princess Faelyn and his eyes turned bright. ”Princess Faelyn, please accompany his Highness in my stead.”

”Yes, Supreme Elder.”

Princess Faelyn complied but she was a bit speechless as she saw through the Supreme Elder's hidden intention.

The Supreme Elder had promised her not to force her into a political marriage, but he could still try to matchmake them.

”Princess Faelyn, I am quite curious about your Elven Tribe. Would you care to join me for a chat over tea?” Leon asked after the Supreme Elder was gone and out of sight.

”Your Highness, you can just call me Faelyn. I would love to join you for a chat over afternoon tea. I do have a few questions of my own if you don't mind me asking.” Faelyn said courteously.

”Feel free to ask, but I can't promise I will answer all of them. You can also just call me Leon. It'll be easier for us to communicate seeing as we are of similar age.”

”Y-Yes.”

Faelyn was surprised at how easily the prince had agreed and how easy going he was. She thought that the prince only said so because he was interested in her beauty. However, the prince's calm collectedness did not show any sign that implied he was interested. She blushed for thinking too much.

”Is there something on my face?”

”N-No…” Faelyn's ear went red.

”Please have a seat.” Leon took his seat and gestured for Faelyn to sit on the steel stool across the tea table.

”Your Highness, shall I go prepare the tea?” One of the two palace maids accompanying Faelyn asked.

”No need. I will prepare it myself.”

Although that was what Leon said, he was already seated and did not seem to have any intention of touching the teapot on the table.

As the palace maids were confused and wondering whether to pick up the teapot and go brew the tea, the teapot began moving on its own as it hovered up.

The lid came off, after which a block of ice entered the teapot while a ball of flame was alighted underneath. After the teapot was given a round of cleansing, the teapot was drained of its contents before a new block of ice was tossed inside to be melted.

A dried stalk of Tier-3 Achromous Valerian Root appeared in his hand before it was sealed inside the teapot. Leon casually and patiently waited for the herbal tea to reach a boiling point. When steam began to escape the mouth, Leon extinguished the fire and proceeded to pour the princess before pouring himself a cup.

Sure, there was a more refined way of prepare herbal tea, but considering he had used a Tier-3 Spirit Herb, Leon didn't feel the need to go through the additional troublesome steps when the quality and taste is all but guaranteed.

Throughout the process, Faelyn was too stunned for words. What had she just witnessed? Earth… Fire… Water… and… the Crawford Royal family was apparently a family of metal-users.

Four elements?! That was unheard! And did she just see an herbal plant appearing out of thin air? What was that? Magic?

Leon picked up his teacup and an unknown gust of wind cooled the herbal tea for him to drink.

Five elements?!

Faelyn found it hard to keep a calm look. The person in front of her had shown her one too many surprises.

”What would you like to ask me first, Faelyn?” Leon gave her the honors of having the first question as he sipped on his herbal tea. The fragrance of the herbal tea assaulted the princess's senses and immediately made her captivated.

”This isn't tea, is it?” Faelyn asked dazedly amongst the myriads other questions she could have asked as she took a sip.