Lis looked at the two with some curiosity and asked with a smile,
"Are you going for a stroll?"
Daphne nodded and said with relief,
"Of course, I've been locked up for so long since sister Cendelle brought me back!"
"It was really boring, despite finally getting out I wasn't allowed to leave."
Cendelle shook her head, saying somewhat helplessly,
"You're still going on about that, wasn't the trouble you caused by running off big enough?"
"If it weren't for Mr. Lis, who knows where you might have been taken!"
"Lord Harold has been very lenient with you; otherwise, you'd have been taken back to Elf Land by now."
Daphne instantly fell silent, somewhat embarrassed as she took Cendelle's hand and cooed,
"I know, sister Cendelle, I won't run off again next time!"
"Enough about me, I hardly ever get to come out."
Cendelle, unbothered by Daphne's playful antics, turned to Lis and said,
"Mr. Lis, I didn't expect to see you here."
"But where is Cecil?"
Lis nodded and explained,
"Cecil went to visit his father, I plan to take a good stroll around Jade City."
"I've always heard about the prosperity of Jade City, I'm taking this opportunity to look around."
"Ah, I believe you will place!"
Cendelle said with a gentle laugh and a certain tone.
It appeared that this Elf took great pride in the flourishing state of Jade City.
"Meeting you here must be the Goddess's will!"
"Since it's your first time in Jade City, Mr. Lis, let me treat you to some of the local cuisine, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!"
"It is also to express my gratitude to you, Mr. Lis. If Daphne had really been taken by those people, it would have been troublesome."
Hearing this, Daphne also nodded repeatedly.
She had lived in Elf Land for so long and had seldom interacted with other races.
Even within Jade City, many Humans' gazes towards her would make Daphne uncomfortable.
But Lis wasn't like that, perhaps because he had saved Daphne, which made her feel like he wasn't harboring bad intentions towards her, unlike some Humans.
Moreover, Lis's display of extensive knowledge during their conversations after he rescued her intrigued Daphne.
This Human was not only handsome and spoke eloquently, but she also really liked him!
Seeing this, Lis did not refuse.
After all, he didn't have anything else to do at the moment, and the Legendary Witch Demon Ring wasn't something he could acquire in a short time.
In Jade City, Lis indeed had some plans, but those tasks had to wait until after the affairs at the Elf Royal Court were taken care of.
Right now, the most important thing for him was the Elf Royal Court.
After a while, under Cendelle's guidance, the group arrived at a place called the Oak Tree Tavern, which was located some distance away from the bustling commercial streets, adding a bit more tranquility to the atmosphere.
Pushing open the wooden door to enter, a refreshing fragrance of alcohol mixed with floral scents greeted them. Hanging from the ceiling were chandeliers made of vines, diffusing a soft and warm light. The walls were adorned with various exotic and beautiful Elfish paintings and ancient musical instruments, seemingly narrating the legendary stories of the Elf World.
The tavern was furnished with comfortable seating and soft jade-colored carpets embroidered with flowers and vines motifs, as if encapsulating the vitality of the entire forest within the room.
Within this Elf Tavern, time seemed to slow down, and music played softly as Lis relished the rare serenity and harmony.
Cendelle sat Lis and Daphne down at a spot by the tavern and said with a smile,
"This is where I like to come. I hope you'll enjoy it too."
"It is indeed a very nice place."
Lis nodded and said. At this moment, there weren't many people in the tavern, and besides Lis, there were no customers other than Elves.
The tavern's decorations were also very exquisite; the soft lighting and music seemed to be the effects of special Magic Items.
Daphne, on the other hand, was quite curious and looked around, touching everything she could.
Shortly afterward, the Elf Servant brought the dishes Cendelle had ordered.
The colorful plate of fruits and vegetables was a specialty of the Elf Forest, with the exceptionally fresh and tasty fruits and vegetables cut into small pieces, rich in color, and even more flavorful with the addition of a sauce made from honey, lemon juice, and other ingredients.
The various exquisite pastries were also not to be missed. These pastries, hand-crafted by Elf bakers, came in different shapes—some like delicate flowers, others like tiny mushrooms. They were all made from natural ingredients like honey, nuts, and fruit spreads, offering a rich variety of flavors.
Since the Elf Forest does not produce wheat, these flour-based pastries are one of the Elves' favorite delicacies, making wheat a common commodity carried by the merchants who travel to and from the Elf Forest.
Besides the fruit and vegetable platter and pastries, the Elf Tavern also had other Elf-style (vegetarian) dishes that were indeed tasty.
Lis from his previous life in the game was already familiar with the food of the Elf Clan, so he wasn't too surprised.
However, Lis was pleasantly surprised by the green fruit wine of the Elf Tavern. This wine, brewed from unique fruits found in the forest, had a jade-like green color, clear and translucent.
The bright wine in the glass gently swayed, emitting a faint aroma of fruits and alcohol that was intoxicating.