diskusbooks Chapter 139 As for payment, cooking me one meal is enough.
Chapter 139 As for payment, cooking me one meal is enough.
Alicia stepped slightly away from Elune's embrace, but still held Elune's arm affectionately with one hand.
She blinked her emerald eyes, carefully examining Lynn. Her lively smile remained, but now held a hint of regal insight and understanding.
"Lynn...the Prophet." She uttered the name in a light tone, with a hint of curiosity.
"Vera mentioned you many times in her letters: Child of Nature, remarkable druid, prophet who foresees the future, leader of the Prophet's Cult, and... an exceptionally delicious chef!"
"I'm paying close attention to you, Your Excellency the Prophet."
"Your concept of a world of great harmony and the 'Handong Declaration' are very inspiring."
As she spoke, she laughed first, her silver hair trembling slightly with the laughter.
"You flatter me," Lynn said modestly.
But in my heart I was thinking, am I that amazing in Vera's eyes?
"Elune also mentioned you to me." Alicia glanced at Elune beside her, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
"Prophet Lynn, welcome to the City of Eternity. I am delighted by your visit."
Alicia reached out her hand to Lynn.
It has a soft and delicate feel, making it a rare treasure.
But Lynn gave it a light squeeze and quickly let go.
Alicia treated Lynn as naturally as if she were welcoming a familiar friend.
Her Majesty the Queen's affability is indeed somewhat extraordinary.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty," Lynn said with a smile.
"It is a great honor to witness the magnificence of the Eternal City."
"I am even more grateful for Your Majesty's attention to me."
"Those were merely my rudimentary attempts."
"A rough attempt?" Alicia released Elune, took two steps forward, and came to Lynn's side.
She was about the same height as Lynn, and at that moment she looked up at him with a slightly raised head, her eyes sparkling with a lively and clever light.
"Proposed the concept of universal harmony, subjugated the Hanhe Basin, and issued the 'Handong Declaration'."
"This is by no means simplistic, Your Excellency the Prophet."
"The elders and I are all paying attention."
She put her hands behind her back and slowly strolled half a step around Lynn, the loose hem of her robe gently brushing against the star orchids on the lawn.
"The Hanhe Basin, which was once part of the Magic Forest, is a land nourished by the roots of ancient trees."
"Later, it was taken over by humans, cities were built, and the ancient trees were all cut down. Only the river still remembers its old name."
There was a hint of melancholy in her voice.
"It would be good if you could take it back, manage it in a new way, and revitalize it..."
"It's at least a thousand times better than leaving it in the hands of those blood-blooded nobles who only know how to take and oppress."
Lynn felt certain; it seemed that the most basic level of acceptance had already been established.
"It is truly gratifying that Your Majesty understands my original intentions."
"However, this move will inevitably affect the interests of too many people."
"The human bloodline kingdoms will inevitably form an alliance to conquer the Hanhe Basin."
"The Allied Forces?" Alicia stopped in her tracks, raising her delicate eyebrows.
Instead of fear, her face showed disdain and eagerness.
"Have those humans forgotten the pain after a thousand years of peaceful life?"
She waved her fair fist, her movements carrying a girlish charm, but her tone left no room for argument.
"If they dare come, let them taste the forest's wrath again! Elune and I are not just for show!!"
"What if they really dare to launch a large-scale invasion..."
"Hmph, let's go wake the teacher up from the Emerald Dream!"
"Let her see how humans try to bully her adorable students again while she's away!"
The teacher Alicia mentioned was Elune, her shared mentor.
He was a Saint-level Druid who resided in the Emerald Dream of the World's Sacred Tree and comprehended the Way of Nature.
Elune nodded slightly when this powerful backer was mentioned.
Lynn felt at ease; Alicia's support was more direct and powerful than he had anticipated.
"With Your Majesty's words, I feel even more confident."
"I have come here today hoping that the Eternal City can make its stance clear on this matter."
"Attitude? Of course we have to make it clear!" Alicia answered crisply.
"I will speak to the Council of Elders."
"Although the elves follow the way of nature, they are not without martial prowess. We will not allow others to take advantage of us."
"Moreover, His Excellency the Prophet's ideas also have something in common with the way of nature."
"More importantly—"
She smiled slyly and pointed to the ground.
"The Hanhe Basin, theoretically, is the old territory of our Magic Forest, isn't it?"
"Although the treaty was drawn up a thousand years ago, the return of the old land is a very gratifying thing."
"If I could restore the old land in a human kingdom, I might even earn a reputation as a wise ruler."
"So don't worry, I absolutely support you!"
"Would a well-chosen diplomatic statement suffice?"
After saying that, Alicia patted her full breasts to show her determination.
"That's enough, Your Majesty." Lynn bowed sincerely.
A formal statement from the Elven Royal Court, with its political weight and deterrent power, was exactly what he needed at that moment.
This is enough to make many swing voters re-evaluate the pros and cons.
"Then it's settled!" Alicia clapped her hands, beaming with joy, as if she had resolved a trivial matter.
Suddenly, she moved closer to Lynn.
A childlike expectation welled up in her clear blue eyes, and the queenly aura she exuded when discussing serious matters vanished instantly.
"However, Prophet Lynn, I've done you such a big favor... shouldn't you show some appreciation?"
She blinked, her long silver eyelashes trembling slightly.
Lynn chuckled: "Your Majesty, please speak. Anything I can do..."
"Vera told me you're an incredibly delicious cook!"
"It tastes even better than the best chef in Eternal City! Even Sylvia would be ashamed of herself!" Alicia's voice was filled with undisguised longing and a hint of coquetry.
"so…"
"My payment is..."
"Once you're done with all this, you have to cook me a meal!"
"How about it, in the Moonlight Garden behind the Royal Court?"
"Elune is my witness, you can't go back on your word!"
Seeing the elven monarch in front of her who could switch from a majestic queen to a gluttonous girl in a second, Lynn's last bit of tension relaxed.
He nodded solemnly, as if making an important promise:
"It is my honor, Your Majesty."
"At that time, I will definitely not let you down."
"Great!" Alicia cheered happily and took Elune's hand.
"Elune, you have to come too! We haven't eaten together in ages!"
"We'll discuss the statement with the elders right away!"
"By the way, I'll take care of the orcs for you too."
After saying that, she hurriedly took Elune's hand and was about to turn around, but then she turned back and smiled brightly at Lynn.
"Yes, Prophet Lynn."
"Sorry, but after dinner, Elune will be all mine for the whole night."
"I haven't slept with Elune in ages. Elune is going to sleep with me tonight."
After saying that, she grabbed the slightly helpless Elune and ran towards the elven palace.
Lynn was left alone as she walked into the fragrant flowerbed.
He picked a pure white lily from the flowerbed and murmured, "The elves seem to produce a lot of lilies."