Chapter 209: Chapter 207: I Haven’t Eaten Yet!

"Has she returned yet?"

Elina paced back and forth anxiously in the room.

She had a feeling that waiting for Hilia to go down here might lead to some situations she’d rather not see.

However, she didn’t dare move; that magic puppet seemed like a sword, one that would strike down at her if she dared move, forcing her back to bed.

The maiden was growing restless.

Just then, the door creaked open. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Hilia walked in.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss Elina."

Hilia walked in from outside.

She had learned from Rose that this Elf maiden had awakened and spoke with him, knowing that she...

Was perhaps not of the Elf Royal Family?

Hilia’s expression was strange as she saw Elina wandering around the room in blue pajamas, her snowy white skin exposed from the collarbone downward, and Rose had seen it all.

Hilia couldn’t help but glance at her magic puppet, uncertain if Rose was still on it.

The maiden was a bit speechless, looking at Elina and said, "Miss Elina, please dress properly first, and then I’ll treat you."

Elina was puzzled, "Isn’t undressing the best way for treatment? I’ve read in some books that when the protagonist treats female patients, the shirt has to come off..."

"Stop right there; if you want to expose yourself, I don’t mind," Hilia said with irritation. "I forgot to tell you, my magic puppet is blessed by the God, and occasionally a male God descends."

Elina: "...?"

Hilia said lightly, "I’ve already asked the boss to bring the food; he should be arriving soon. Are you sure you want him to see you like this?"

"I’ll get dressed right away!"

Elina quickly slipped into another set of clothing.

This luxurious outfit still bore water-blue gemstones symbolizing the Elf Royal Family.

Hilia sighed in relief, quietly.

Having the gemstones was sufficient.

When she came, she instructed Mr. Puniel not to enter yet because Rose said this Elf maiden was casually dressed in the room, often unaware of her own exposure.

Hilia didn’t know what Elina was doing, but with a visit from the City Lord, even if she wasn’t wearing formal clothes, she ought to dress properly.

Appearing in pajamas before a noble from another country, if word got out to the Elf Race, this maiden named Elina might face grave consequences.

Therefore, Hilia had Puniel wait outside while she went in to make Elina dress properly, and then purify her contamination. After that, it was her business with Mr. Puniel, unrelated to her as a simple Holy Court apprentice Holy Daughter~!

The purification process went smoothly, and about half an hour later, Hilia had purified most of the contamination, leaving some temporarily for future purification.

After finishing, Hilia clapped her hands and said, "Done, Miss Elina; let’s go downstairs to eat something, you treat me."

Elina didn’t doubt her and nodded, "No problem, as gratitude for the treatment, it’s only right to buy you a meal."

She pretended not to know about the Gold Coins issue since Hilia hadn’t mentioned it.

She had originally thought Hilia was holding onto her to make her pay.

Paying for saving someone; she had heard it was the natural thing in human nations.

But since the other party didn’t bring it up, she’d just pretend not to know.

Just a meal, it’s a minor thing.

The Elf maiden thought as she followed Hilia to the first floor of the inn, where she found a rich spread already prepared on a table, several people seated on one side, ready.

Elina thought these people looked familiar, her heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly lowered her head, pretending not to see them.

But as Hilia led her closer to the table, Elina felt increasingly uneasy.

"Wait, Miss Hilia..."

"Everything’s ready, Miss Elina, please take a seat."

Puniel stood up, smiling, "Welcome Miss Elina to Southern Border City; I am Mr. Puniel, Lord of the City. The glory of the Gods shines upon us, allowing us to meet here..."

Elina’s scalp was already tingling.

She wanted to escape.

But she couldn’t.

Because Hilia had somehow moved behind her and held her down.

And with so many people here, if she tried to run...

No choice, Elina had to grit her teeth and sit down, forcing a smile, "Hello, Mr. Puniel, you’re too courteous; I’m a bit overwhelmed."

Courteous?

Hilia glanced around.

In a non-luxurious inn, with a meal that wasn’t up to diplomatic standards.

It was already simple, to the level of sharing a casual meal.

As the ’introducer,’ Hilia also took a seat; she remained silent, focusing solely on devouring food, with her ears tuned to their conversation.

Elina watched Hilia devour foie gras, her eyes filled with heartache, but she could only watch enviously and then respond to Puniel’s words.

After the meal, it was time for serious discussions. Puniel invited Elina to the tavern for receiving foreign guests, but unfortunately, Elina declined.

"I apologize, Lord Puniel, for entering Southern Border City without informing you; that’s my fault. But this time I’m just traveling, journeying like a Minstrel around the world, unable to represent the will of the Elf Royal Family. I’ll be leaving in two days for the next place, but if Puniel wishes for cooperation, upon my return, I shall relay it to the royal family’s representatives."

"No worries, Miss Elina, even if we cannot cooperate now, please allow us to fulfill our hospitality," Puniel said with a slight smile.

"Lord Puniel, I’m truly sorry..." Elina replied agonizingly.

Oh, Elf God, deliver me from this!

At this moment, she deeply regretted it.

If she had known, she wouldn’t have pretended to be part of the Elf Royal Family.

On the side, munching eagerly, Hilia wiped her mouth, burped, and then looked up, saying, "Lord City Lord, since Miss Elina finds it difficult, let’s not force it. The other party is only here traveling; cross-racial cooperation is an important matter that can’t be rushed. Moreover, Miss Elina is injured and needs my continued treatment, it can’t be delayed."

Elina seemed to see a savior, looking at Hilia, blinking her eyes earnestly.

She dared to tell Hilia she was pretending, but she wouldn’t dare tell Puniel.

Because the other party’s identity was special.

Admitting to pretending would land her in jail instantly.

Hilia had long seen Elina’s distress.

But she didn’t immediately come to the rescue.

Because she wasn’t done eating.

But well, now she was full, she could help her and make an escape too.

Upon hearing Hilia’s words, Puniel nodded, "Then we’ll follow Miss Hilia’s lead. Miss Hilia, please help us take good care of Miss Elina and ensure the Elf Race doesn’t suffer grievances in our Ista Empire."

Hilia, satisfied and full, nodded, "Don’t worry about it; leave it to me. I must also take Miss Elina back for further treatment."

"..."

After the conversation, Hilia stood up to leave, Elina breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed Hilia out.

Before leaving, she glanced reluctantly at the table rich with food and swallowed her saliva hard.

I haven’t eaten yet!