Book 19.5: Chapter 2
“This is the present for Dad…”
“Originally, it was a cube. The elven artisan spent one year to carve it. There isn’t a single fault on it.”
Vera felt proud of herself as she carefully passed the crown to Liu Yue. Though Liu Yue was aware elves were meticulous with their handcrafts, as the elves with longer lifespans could make the most exquisite handcrafts with their miraculous magic, she had never seen top-end elven handcrafts. By her standards, the crown would qualify as top-end quality.
The perfect carving was symmetrical. There wasn’t a single fault to be found. It was so refined that one couldn’t believe it was man-made. Humans, who didn’t have magic, would unlikely be able to make such a superb product. Exquisite gems were inlaid; each gem was akin to an eyeball watching the world. The golden crown’s inlaid gems were more expensive than the gold. Every gem was sourced from across the continent, with each gem being the one and only version.
“I have to say this is very heavy.”
“It’s made from gold. What did you expect? Of course, it’s not meant to be worn on your head. The main function is probably to symbolise imperial power. It’s going to be stored in the museum afterwards, for that matter.”
Liu Yue placed the crown onto the table and took in a deep breath. She enviously remarked, “How nice. If I could have an elven artisan make me gold jewellery when I get married, that’d be nice… It’s so beautiful. I want one, too.”
Vera cheerfully patted Liu Yue’s shoulder with a smile: “I’ll be sure to find someone to make you one when you get married. You are my sister, after all. Everyone will be happy when my sister gets married.”
Liu Yue took a heartbeat’s time to understand what Vera was thinking. She mischievously smiled: “What if it’s my wedding with Dad, then? Would you still kindly make me pure gold jewellery?”