455 King Erendriels Attitude (1/2)

Supreme Elder Haldir glanced around before he said, ”We can talk about that during the council meeting. For now, there is someone you should meet.”

”Oh? Who?”

The Elven King glanced down at the airship hovering not far below and inspected the humans on board, one by one.

”Is it that person?” The Elven King asked while pointing to Leon. ”Who is he?”

While Leon did not have the appearance of someone who would like the most important person on board the airship, he did have the most unusual look of the lot.

Supreme Elder Haldir nodded before cautioning Leon.

After Leon received the signal, he held Aria's hand and flew up onto the same treetop branches the elven group was standing on top of.

As soon as he landed, the royal elven guards quickly aimed their bows at him once more. However, the Elf King raised his hand, gesturing for them to lower their weapons immediately.

”Put away your bows! You're being rude to our human guests!” The Elf King commanded with a chiding tone while appearing proud and dignified in front of Leon.

His head was held high.

However, the Elf King was only slightly taller than Leon, causing the grandeur presence he was trying to display to diminish by half.

”Allow me to do the introductions.” Supreme Elder Haldir frowned slightly before he gestured towards Leon and said with respect, ”Hailing from the Crawford Kingdom—Oh no, I should say Crawford Empire now, this is Prince Leon. By his side is Miss Aria.”

”And here, we have the Elven King of Elvengarde, Erendriel Elafaran.” Supreme Elder Haldir introduced.

”Well met, Your Majesty, King Erendriel.” Leon shortly extended his hand, offering a handshake with the Elf King.

However, King Erendriel simply gave Leon's hand a slight glance before nodding to Aria with a subtle flicker in his eyes.

”Well met, Prince Leon and Miss Aria.”

Shortly after, King Erendriel returned his attention to the Supreme Elder Haldir and said with solemness, ”I will summon the Elders to the council. Let us convene in the Great Hall. I believe everyone would like to know the gains of your trip to the Human Domain.”

Leon smiled stiffly, retracting his extended hand in silence.

His impression of the Elf King plummeted after the blatant disregard. The Elf King did not seem to look favorably upon humans, and he only showed his recognition to Aria due to her Transcendental strength.

Apparently, the Elven Tribe was not united in their opinions as he had anticipated. This trip to the Elven Tribe was bound to be anything but peaceful.

”Lyn, why don't you show our guests around the tribe while I am discussing with the Supreme Elder and the other Elders?” King Erendriel suggested shortly after.

His intention was clear.

Leon and Aria were not welcomed to their high council meeting. Hiddenly, he did not want them on the treetop, which was considered the High Elves' residence and holy land either.

”Yes, father.” Princess Faelyn answered obediently despite feeling discomforted and uneasy inside her heart.

”Apologies for not being able to entertain you, Prince Leon and Miss Aria. There are urgent matters that require my attention.” King Erendriel said coolly before leaving with the royal elven guards following shortly after.

Supreme Elder Haldir looked at Leon apologetically before following King Erendriel to the Great Hall, located in the heart of the Elder Tree's crown.