Chapter 744: Cruel Reality
They chatted more about tea since it was Lobelius’ banner product. It turned out that Seraphina was indeed an avid Lobelian tea lover.
Thus, despite the initial tension and suspicions, the atmosphere gradually relaxed over tea and snacks. The conversation flowed smoothly around various Lobelian tea Seraphina usually ordered from Lobelius.
Arabella found they had the same taste in tea.
Finding a common ground, they finally began to converse more easily.
Their discussion eventually turned to matters of mutual interest beyond tea, touching on trade routes, cultural exchanges, and the importance of the Yearly Assembly for nations in Eliora.
They had moved past formalities into a discussion that felt surprisingly natural instead of the tension of their earlier meeting.
When Princess Seraphina and her companions seemed ready to push through with their intended topic, Arabella finally inquired about Seraphina’s words in her letters, "You mentioned in your letters that there was a lot you wanted to say but cannot do so. Can you please enlighten me why?"
The question made Princess Seraphina take a deep breath before finally replying, "I was worried someone else might get the letter. Those who do not share the same vision with our faction might be watching my movements even while I am in another kingdom."
"I see. That is indeed highly likely. How many factions are there?" Arabella knew keeping another faction in check was quite a thing among opposing factions.