Chapter 135: The Elven Nation of Sylph(Part 5)
"Please, help yourselves, no need to hold back. We have prepared this feast for you, after all," Remarked one of the Elven Elders.
"How kind of you, we appreciate the hospitality," Smiled Lyra in response.
It was the following night, and the Elves had set up an elaborate, lavish welcome banquet for their guests.
The entire group was in attendance, including the carriage drivers and Lyra’s attendants. And from the Elves, all the Elders were present, along with their Grand Warriors and a handful of their First Stage Warriors.
"Looks like the Queen was right, they’re still pretty wary of us. They’ve laid out a whole lot of booze here, maybe they’re trying to get us drunk and see how we act once inebriated...and based on how it goes, it’ll affect their decision whether or not to form an alliance with us. Pretty much every Elf attending this banquet is really strong, I can sense that pretty damn clearly...they’re likely here to step in if any of us causes a commotion or something," Surmised Raven warily.
"Woah, this is really good. I wonder what it’s been seasoned with, I haven’t tasted this flavor before, but it’s amazing," Remarked Celia, as she munched on a piece of meat.
"Careful, you’ve got sauce all around your mouth," Raven informed her wryly, before opening his mouth as she held up a piece towards him, adding as she put it in his mouth and he bit into it, "Mm, that is good...it’s savory with a nice, spicy kick to it."
The group from Persona began to relax after initially feeling a bit tense, mingling with the Elves and helping themselves to the wide spread of food and drink.
Despite the Elves’ reservations towards the humans, they had gone all out with the feast they’d prepared, setting out the best they had to offer.
"Oh, you possess Arcane Magic? I thought the humans executed such people about a century and a half ago or so, labeling it as Irregular Magic," Remarked one of the Elders in surprise.
"Yeah, that was the case until recently, but that law has been repealed now," Replied Aster, as he sipped on a mixed fruit wine, "Wow, this is so rich and sweet."