บท 272: Stepping On A Series Of Landmines

At the tea-table within the prince's private courtyard, there was a period of silence as Leon readjusted his riled emotions. 

During this time, Faelyn fiddled her fingers and feet nervously like a bad child who knew she had done something wrong and was waiting to be punished. Perhaps, she had gotten too comfortable and uttered some shocking things that should not be said normally.

The maids knew it was wrong, but they were caught off guard and failed to hold back their laughter. Leon could no longer hear their muffled laughter, but their shoulders still shook from time to time.

'I'm so dead. I'm going to be punished for this.' Was what the two maids were thinking when the prince glared at them.

"Anyway, the World Tree already has owners. If your tribe wants a place by the World Tree, you will have to consult them and not me. However, if you do not know the ancient language, then it'll be difficult to negotiate since communication won't be easy."