Elven Legacy (Part 2)

Chapter 371: Suspicious Aurora

With the trial regarding the Spire of Generational Might having ended and the rankings revealed, all those who scored in the top one hundred would receive some kind of reward, while those in the top ten would get a unique reward compared to everyone else; now, as I was ranked first, I acquired the opportunity to enter the Sect's treasury and pick one item of any tier, except Immortal, of course.

This was a bit of a letdown, though I was expecting it, so it's not like I was genuinely bothered; I was just hoping, that's all; however, since I'm not really in need of anything, I decided to postpone it for a later date while Elaine and I headed to our carriage so we could return home, yet, we happened to be intercepted halfway there.

"Young Master Aurora is approaching us, your Highnesses." Said Illumia softly as she looked at Elif, who was carrying Elaine in his arms since she enjoyed being spoiled.

"Yes, I could sense him." Muttered Elif with furrowed brows as he reluctantly came to a halt before turning around and glancing at Aurora, who was floating towards them along with his entourage of servants following him.

Coming to a halt in the air, I calmly floated in the air while looking directly at the approaching Aurora, awaiting his arrival while observing his servants; I did notice a few were missing, but I was entirely clueless about the reason; it could be for anything.

"He's coming with bad intentions, Your Highness." Said Idonea softly as she intently gazed at Aurora before glancing at Elif, who nodded.

"I didn't need the help of your physique to figure that out, Idonea. I doubted he came to congratulate me for besting everyone and displaying my superiority within my generation." Said Elif lightly with a small smile as he glanced at Idonea before shifting his focus back to Aurora while Elaine leaned into his embrace with closed eyes.

Since we don't interact much, there was no need to openly display my hostility; it was not like I personally disliked him... Yet, at least. I had a feeling he and I wouldn't see things eye-to-eye, to put it lightly. Though that is in the future, currently, we're on neutral ground, and I'd prefer to have fewer enemies in my life; it'll make things easier to deal with and less troublesome.

With Elaine still in my arms, we separated from our servants as I floated more toward Aurora, who did the same when he and his entourage of servants reached relatively close.

"I wasn't expecting for you to seek us out, Aurora. I assume there is something you'd like to discuss with either Elaine or I?" Said Elif lightly as he and Aurora floated in the air less than a meter apart while silently observing each other.

"Ah yes, I forgot you don't like to beat around the bush or unnecessarily dance around the topic of the conversation; I'm not used to that since many elders at the Demon Sect enjoy wasting time." Remarked Aurora lightly with a faint smile as he placed his hands behind his back while looking at Elif, only to glance at Elaine, flashing her a smile, though she simply raised an eyebrow.

"My time is valuable, and I see no point in wasting each of our time with fanciful words or pointless comments; I like to finish my business as efficiently as possible." Said Elif with a slight nod as he looked at Aurora, who faintly chuckled while nodding in agreement.

"Fufu, I must agree with you, Elif, and since we both think like such, let us not waste each other's precious time. I would like to congratulate you for acquiring first place amongst tens of thousands of disciples; however, I'd like to especially congratulate you, Elaine. Despite being younger than most of us, you could still place within the top ten; that is an awe-inspiring feat." Declared Aurora with a faint smile as he looked at Elif, who raised an eyebrow at his words before calmly nodding, only for his calm disposition to change instantly.