The sun was shining overhead, and the air on the banks of the river was fresh and humid.

The rushing water splashed on the pebbles in the nearby river, occasionally landing on Charles's face, clearing his otherwise sleepy mind a little.

Looking down at the dark wooden pole in his hand, and then at the small twisted dark pink worm on the fishing line at the end of the wooden pole, he couldn't help but sigh.

In recent days, the charr has suddenly risen and decided to make a fishing rod and try fishing, after all, the residence is not far from the river.

Unfortunately, I worked hard to get a fishing rod, and when I ran to the river, I found that the fierce current was not suitable for fishing at all.

"I might as well make a fishing net." Shaking his head, feeling a little funny, he then got up from the round stone he was sitting on, ready to return.

At this time, more than half a month had passed since the not-so-violent conflict, during which everything was as calm as Charles had expected.

The guy didn't even react to it, but to his surprise, the guy seemed to have a much better temper.

However, this kind of thing is not something to make him think about too much, and he will not pay attention to it when he sees nothing.

For the time being, Charles was still following his usual ten-year routine, occasionally studying the things that existed in various memories in private, and then trying to make them.

He didn't always run to drill for secret texts and forges, because he was really tired of working for a long time, so he was ready to take advantage of the little time left to rest his mind.

"I've seen His Majesty Garnier."

On the way back, a dwarf ran under the gaze of the guards and handed a pair of iron boxes with both hands, and said at the same time: "This is a gift from His Majesty Azaghar to you, and he hopes that you can continue to maintain close cooperation with you in your new year, and also hope that the two parties can be more prosperous and powerful." ”

Hearing this, Charles politely accepted the gift, and also said a polite word.

Watching the other person leave, he looked down at the box. When I opened it, I saw a beautifully crafted silver sparkling necklace, not precious, but also rare.

The so-called New Year's ceremony is a special custom within the Nando elves in the land of seven rivers.

Overall, elves are not popular for birthdays, but there is a custom of giving gifts among the green elves in the Land of Seven Rivers.

They believe that giving small gifts at the end of the year will help the recipient to have a more harmonious relationship with them in the new year.

As we all know, the green elves love romance, so it's no surprise that there is such a festival.

Surprisingly, even the dwarven king of Beregost joined in the fun......

"Is this boring digging a hole in the mountain?"

Shaking his head with a smile, he put it away.

During this time, he basically received gifts from various elves under his command every day, including handmade ornaments, rare medicinal materials, excellent utensils, and even fitting clothes.

Now there is another necklace from the Dwarf King, which is a bit special.

But what he didn't expect was that before he walked home, he received a gift from someone he didn't expect.

"I must thank you for helping me in that conflict, you are a just king." Dyron from Doreas sent a popular wreath of flowers.

But after saying this, he hurriedly saluted and left, which made Charles quite amused.

He thought that this one was still going to continue his old ways, but after a while, he was relieved by the unexpected arrival of another.

"Your customs are interesting." The one commented with a smile as he handed the gift.

It's a tapestry, meticulously made, very silky to start with, and the old dye doesn't work very well, so it's a little hazy on it, but you can still see that the face on it is Charles.

There is no painting in this world, but this kind of fabric painting is popular, and elven women are generally good at this craft compared to men.

However, Charles didn't expect that this person in front of him was also good at it, and his eyes were surprised, but he was also relieved when he recalled the many brocade decorations in the beautiful palace he saw in Doriath.

"I am honored to receive this gift and thank you to Her Royal Highness the Princess." He thanked him politely.

At this time they were standing in front of a dense forest, and not far away was Charles's residence.

After chatting a few words, he opened his mouth to say goodbye, but surprisingly, he didn't take a few steps before the other party suddenly stopped him from behind.

"Don't you hate me?" The melodious voice was a little depressed.

"Why do you ask?" Charles turned strangely to look at the other.

Lucian's long black hair fluttered in the breeze, and her beautiful face looked full of doubts at the moment.

"Because of my intuition, I always feel like you're repulsing me, and it's like you're ...... Always avoiding me? ”

Charles opened his mouth to reply, wanting to say something like you misunderstood, but under the gaze of those bright and pure eyes, he accidentally said what was in his heart.

"Because you're so beautiful, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself."

This made him feel a little abrupt, but the other party felt quite strange.

"Why control? Do you think I'm not a good wife's choice? ”

This seems like just a run-of-the-mill inquiry. Charles tried to keep himself awake and not to reverie,

"No, I think Her Royal Highness is the best choice for a wife, but......

His tone was hesitant, and the other party was thoughtful when he saw this.

"Do you have a girl you like?"

"So far, there haven't." Charles replied.

"That ......"

Lucien, who was about to open her mouth to ask, noticed that Charles, who had been keeping a distance from her, suddenly stepped closer, and even poked her face towards her, so she subconsciously took two steps back to dodge, but then Charles repeatedly approached.

Lucien hid again, and this time the other party did not continue, but looked at her strangely.

"How do you feel?"

"I ...... I didn't feel anything. ”

"Look, that's the problem." Charles shook his head.

"We haven't talked about it before, but it's time to get clarified. You understand what your parents meant by keeping you here, and since you were able to stay, you probably accepted their arrangement to a certain extent. I don't know what you think, but ...... You can convince yourself to marry me, and you can also think that I am the most suitable partner for you......"

Elegant, beautiful, and with excellent temperament...... Facing the elven princess in front of him, who was particularly beautiful no matter how he looked at it, Charles felt as if he was facing a great difficulty, but he still blurted out a sentence in his heart.

"But you don't really like me at all."

Lucien was stunned, and Charles did not continue, but remained silent for a while.

But it didn't take long for him to break the silence again, his face and words were calm, and he explained to the other party, but it seemed as if he was persuading himself.

"You look at me the way you look at a normal friend. I can see that, and you can see it yourself. ”

"You've been very indifferent a few times when we've been together, and my presence will make you feel valued, but it won't make you happier."

"You'll think I'm not bad, but that's about it. And when this feeling is persuaded or instigated by someone, it may naturally be associated with it, and it may turn into another ...... Illusion. ”

After the words fell, the surroundings were quiet again, and the crisp birdsong in the woods not far away and the sound of raging water emanating from the river bank in the distance made up all the sounds around them.

Standing on the grass in front of the forest, the two male and female elves silently confronted each other, but they did not look at each other, one bowed his head and said nothing, and the other looked up at the sky.

In the middle of the night, a word came from the other side.

"What does it feel like to like it?"

The voice is regretful, incomprehensible, curious, and not gloomy.

"I don't know...... But at the very least, it's going to be exciting. ”

Passing over the graceful Princess Dorias in front of him, staring at the slowly drifting clouds in the sky, Charles sighed.

He couldn't help but be attracted to Lucian, but he didn't think it was his lack of concentration.

He felt that Pan unmarried men would always be tempted in front of Lucien, because she was really beautiful......

If it's a normal goal, then even if the other party doesn't like him, Charles can try to pursue it, after all, dislike doesn't mean there is no chance.

But she's not normal......

Charles glanced at the grass at his feet, and Lucien, who was silent, had mixed thoughts.

Fear has always haunted him, stemming from his past life, making him sympathize with each other, but also want to avoid each other all the time.

Because he was already in a lot of trouble, he didn't want to get into another trouble at all. And there's a good chance that the trouble will make him unable to resist.

Fate is wonderful.

Charles couldn't imagine where the power would lead her, and he wasn't sure if what the words were really what she wanted to say!

Intrigued?

Heart!

Do you dare to go on?

Unless he is a sperm worm in his brain, he is reckless and cares about the future.

But the elven body allowed him to keep his sanity and to always be in control of himself with his will, rather than driven by desire.

So if you can avoid it, Charles is afraid that he will fall into it and not be able to get out.

"I hope that one day you can do what you really want to do." He couldn't help but say something at the end.

"Rather than doing what others feel you need to do."

Sincere, encouraging, cordial but detached, the emotions revealed in those deep and bright eyes at this moment are extremely complex, but they are full of a very attractive unknown and mysterious.

"I ......"

For a moment, Lucian's heart beat faster and thrash a few times in those eyes, but then it calmed down.

She decided not to think about the other man's words anymore, so she looked at Charles and smiled, "Thank you, Carnier, although I don't understand many of your words, I can feel your kindness. I may indeed be a little ...... because of my mother's repeated chatter, as you said Something bothered. But I'll let them dispel that idea when I get back, and I won't bother you again. ”

She finally lifted her skirt and saluted, and her melodious voice sent sincere blessings.

"May the stars shine on your path."

Charles smiled as well, and then stroked the other man's chest in return.

"I also hope that the beauty of Her Royal Highness the princess can shine like the stars for eternity."