I was an apprentice in Ferren

Chapter 157 I don’t know
"What exactly do elves like about humans?"

Upon hearing this question, Suisei pondered for a long time.

Although she wanted to say that the female elves were shameless for being with monkeys for momentary pleasure, she couldn't bring herself to say it when she thought about how even the princess was considering marriage to a human.

"Compared to elves, humans are bolder when it comes to emotions." Cui Xing thought about her words: "They are passionate and unrestrained, saying whatever comes to mind. Sometimes they are very reckless when it comes to feelings, completely lacking the elves' reserve and seriousness about love. Bold actions, coupled with some sweet talk, and the camaraderie that develops through adventures together, mean that when the confession comes out, they probably don't know how to refuse. Some naive girls fall for humans' tricks in this way."

"So they are more honest and courageous in their feelings?" Moonflower understood the implication: "It seems so. Compared to the high elves, the wood elves are much more honest, and their birth rate is also higher than ours. I believe that if that master were a resident of the island, she would definitely not have said those things to me before, after all, she would have to consider whether it would cause diplomatic problems."

The Sun Elf nodded somewhat helplessly. They were all on the same side, and there was no need to be stubborn about the facts: "After all, we believe that being the first to reveal one's feelings is a very risky behavior. If you succeed, that's fine, but if you fail, it's very shameful. There are cases of people committing suicide because of this every year."

Humans, on the other hand, are generally quite thick-skinned. They don't seem to mind being rejected; some will persistently pursue the other person, while others will directly confess to someone else. You could say they're creatures who treat relationships like a game.

"But there are also some who are more innocent, right?" The moon elf tilted her head slightly: "Like that Lavoisier."

"Yes, that's why human emotions are so complex. Just like their sense of allegiance is formed through experience, even their favorite objects are very diverse, ranging from normal humans and elves to fairies and dragons. They can be said to be as peculiar as the five-colored dragon."

"Dragon fetishism?" Perhaps it was the heat, but Moonflower took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her forehead. "It seems we have people like that on Everlasting Island too. There have always been rumors about dragon knights and their mounts."

"Uh..." The sun elf was also sweating, but not because of the weather. It was because she had already smeared her bare upper body with lotion. But the wretched human boy was still so stubborn: "This kid's breathing has stabilized a bit. What should we do with him? Should we carry him out?"

“This isn’t quite right. We are guests, that’s true, but he’s sick. He seems to have a trial tomorrow.” The moon elf shook her head. “Let him rest. We can read or meditate as we please.”

The two of them worked together to quietly move DuPont a little further in. As a guard, the Sun Elf naturally had to take on more arduous tasks. She frowned, touching her trouser legs, which were still damp with sweat. The strange aura made her feel a little dizzy, and she couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "That little rascal, he's really shameless."

“I don’t know if he’s unconscious or asleep right now; these things are beyond our control.” Moonflower was quite frank, but then a question came to mind: “Are there any differences in the physical structure between humans and elves?”

"Huh?" This question caused Cui Xing's brain to freeze. She blinked her emerald green eyes and thought for a while before replying, "We are on average taller and more slender. The rest of our structures are not much different, otherwise there wouldn't be half-elves. Of course, people like the barbarians of the North and that Barbarian Master are taller and stronger."

"Oh." The moon elf looked at Vermilion with some curiosity: "Have you ever received a confession of love from a human?"

This question was a bit difficult to answer. After thinking for a while, the elf nodded and said, "Of course I am. I am very popular in the academy. Even if I don't give them a good look, people will still come to express their love. It's very annoying."

"Oh, have you ever dated anyone?" "No, once I finish my work here, I'm definitely going to find a handsome and powerful elf husband, and one who's even stronger than me." The sun elf said, looking at moonflower: "Why does Your Highness ask about this? Do you have a suitable candidate to introduce me to?"

“I want one of these too.” Moonflower smiled at her childhood friend. “Alright, stop daydreaming and get some rest. Tomorrow we’re going to visit the High Priest and Lavoisier at the academy, and we’ll also check on Angie.”

The Sun Elf nodded, then vacated the bed, placed a silencing spell on the spot, and sat down on a chair to meditate.

Unlike other humanoid creatures, elves do not need sleep; they only need to meditate for four hours a day to maintain their energy throughout the day.

However, this also makes the environment for meditation quite demanding for elves. It is best to keep it completely quiet. If they are interrupted repeatedly, they may need to spend more than half of their meditation time to calm their restless minds.

As the first mage not known for her exceptional senses, the Sun Elf wasn't particularly delicate. On the contrary, she found a unique sense of peace in listening to the chirping of insects and birds. However, as a princess, Moonflower certainly had high standards for her environment. Hopefully, this wouldn't delay her itinerary tomorrow, and she could still maintain her elegance and beauty from today.

As her mind gradually went blank, the Sun Elf entered a meditative state. Just as she was immersed in tranquility, she suddenly sensed a somewhat unusual aura.

It was hard to describe the taste; it was somewhat repulsive yet strangely attractive. Before she could figure out what it was, she suddenly realized something was wrong and hurriedly opened her eyes.

Whatever it is, it's not a normal aura.

When Cui Xing opened her eyes, she found that the little human brat had been leaning against her princess at some point, wearing only shorts and no pants, with his eyes closed and looking quite absorbed.

Yuehua's face was flushed, as if she wanted to push him away, but she didn't have the strength.

The sudden discovery enraged the Sun Elf. This fellow had been extremely rude yesterday and had even committed such a blasphemous act; he deserved to be punished by the heavens!
However, just as Cui Xing got up to take her sword, Yue Hua also noticed something was wrong. She waved her hand as if to say something, but made no sound.

Damn it, it's a silence barrier.

Somewhat puzzled, but judging from the situation, it didn't seem to be intentional. Cui Xing calmed down and found that the boy was not moving, as if he was still asleep.

Glancing at the guards at the gate and finding them meditating and oblivious to anything amiss, Cui Xing breathed a sigh of relief. She stepped into the barrier's range and sent a message: "Your Highness...?"

(End of this chapter)