Chapter 238 - 237: Bargaining
Most elves live in seclusion in small villages nestled within forests, sustaining themselves by hunting beasts, gathering food, and growing vegetables. With their skills and magic, they can achieve self-sufficiency without the toil of farming.
A few elves, driven by the desire for adventure, embark on journeys. Thanks to their long lifespans, they can enjoy adventures spanning centuries, during which they refine their combat skills or delve deeper into magic—a perfect blend of utility and pleasure.
Hai’an had traveled the world for several centuries, visiting other planes, including the Lower Plane, encountering countless races. Heaven only knows how many dealings he’d had with them. He understood perfectly how to negotiate with dragons—money. If there’s an issue, it’s always because there isn’t enough money.
A hundred thousand Gold Coins was indeed a substantial sum. Many young Red Dragons wouldn’t be able to gather that much wealth. But for an Elf City, it wasn’t the result of hundreds or even a thousand years of accumulation—rather, thousands of years. Such an amount posed no difficulty.
"Hurry up! Don’t keep our esteemed guests waiting."
"Why are you all standing there? Sit down quickly! Or do you need me to pull the chairs out for you?"
Leon initially had no intention of negotiating. The only reason he summoned the Elf Envoys was to see how these elves would argue their case. But now, he was convinced of their sincerity. Perhaps a negotiation wasn’t out of the question after all.
Leon had been furious, constantly contemplating how to destroy Danalan. But upon hearing that the Elf Envoys were willing to offer compensation of a hundred thousand Gold Coins, he couldn’t quite explain why, but half of his anger seemed to dissipate.
"You go to the kitchen and prepare the food; I’ll handle things here."
"Bring out the treasured wine."
Cecilia dismissed the Tiefling maid and personally busied herself. It was clear she was captivated by the compensation promised by the Elf Envoys. Leon had once promised to secure compensation for her, yet after two trips to Danalan, he had failed to obtain it. She’d all but abandoned hope. To her surprise, the tide had turned.