The Elven Knight Path is not only highly popular but also deeply profound, with many aspects worth exploring.
Carlotta and Doris sat in a courtyard adorned with artificial mountains, flowing water, and blooming flowers, leisurely discussing these topics as time slipped by unnoticed.
As the last glimmer of twilight vanished from the horizon, a maid entered the courtyard.
"Miss Doris, Lady Bryne has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Doris's face showed a hint of surprise, as she hadn't expected Lady Bryne to come.
She quickly said, "Please bring Lady Bryne here."
The maid promptly withdrew.
Seeing Carlotta's puzzled expression, Doris explained, "I previously ordered a batch of Mana Surge Potions from Lady Bryne, which were supposed to be delivered today. I just didn't expect Lady Bryne to come in person."
Mana Surge Potions are alchemical concoctions that enhance the condensation of mana.
Those who frequently use these potions will advance in rank much faster than those who don't.
Hearing this, Carlotta couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy, as she hadn't yet had the chance to use Mana Surge Potions.
It's not that Mana Surge Potions aren't available on the market, but there are many quality distinctions.
The potions available for purchase didn't seem worth using to Carlotta.
As for high-quality Mana Surge Potions, they are not something one can buy with money alone; they require connections.
"Since Lady Bryne is here, I'll have to invite her to stay for dinner. Miss White, you also know Lady Bryne, so I hope you understand," Doris said apologetically.
Carlotta was surprised, "I know her?"
Doris smiled, "Don't you remember? At the Elf Knight Gathering, Lady Bryne also spoke with you. The alchemy master, Lily Bryne."
With this reminder, Carlotta recalled. Back then, Amelia had introduced all the ladies and misses at the Elf Knight Gathering to her. However, when just the title "Lady Bryne" was mentioned, she hadn't immediately thought of that noblewoman.
Before long, Lily Bryne was led into the courtyard by a maid.
This alchemy master was tall and wore a black dress, exuding an indescribable mature charm, giving off a slightly aloof impression.
When Lily saw Carlotta, she was also slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting to see her here.
"Lady Bryne, please have a seat," Doris stood up and invited Lily over.
Carlotta also stood up, "We meet again, Lady Bryne."
Lily first responded to Doris, then answered Carlotta, "We meet again, Miss White."
She sat down at a table. Since it wasn't yet mealtime, the table only held some pastries and fruits, arranged with exceptional elegance.
After everyone was seated, Doris asked curiously, "Lady Bryne, why did you come in person? Did something go wrong with the Mana Surge Potions I ordered?"
Lily shook her head, "Not at all. I'm just on my way to the Duchy of Francis, passing by the Earl O'Connor's residence, so I brought the promised Mana Surge Potions along."
As she spoke, Lily waved her hand over the table, and a box of potions instantly appeared. Clearly, she possessed spatial alchemy tools.
The bottles in the box were transparent, with purple liquid gently swirling inside, exuding a mysterious aura.
Doris glanced at the bottles and then looked away, asking, "Lady Bryne, why are you suddenly going to the Duchy of Francis?"
The Duchy of Francis is part of the Wendell Empire, governed by the Duke Francis, located in the northern part of the empire, bordering the northern empire of Velmoria. If a war were to break out between the two empires, the Duchy of Francis would be the first to bear the brunt, making it a strategically important region.
"Just some business matters to attend to, that's all," Lily said indifferently.
"Then, Lady Bryne, when will you return?" Doris was somewhat concerned.
Her Mana Surge Potions were mostly supplied by Lily, as the quality could be guaranteed. Without her, Doris's training would be affected.
Lily shook her head, "I can't determine when I'll return. It could be within the month, or it might take longer."
As she spoke, she glanced at Carlotta.
Originally, she had planned to leave after delivering the Mana Surge Potions, but seeing Carlotta here, she decided to wait a bit longer, wanting to ask some questions about Elven Knight Path.
"Though I don't know why you invited Miss White here, Miss Doris, could I first have a moment to exchange with Miss White?" Lily did, however, seek Doris's opinion.
Naturally, Doris had no objections.
Lily then asked Carlotta, "May I inquire about some aspects of Elven Knight Path, Miss White?"
"Of course," Carlotta didn't refuse.
Maintaining a friendly relationship with an alchemy master would only bring benefits, wouldn't it?
Lily proceeded to ask her questions.
At the Elf Knight Gathering, thanks to Carlotta's Spiral Breakthrough method, Lily had successfully advanced her Elven Knight Path to the ninth movement, Elven Sunset.
However, upon initially reaching this stage, she encountered some training issues that left her perplexed.
Now was a good opportunity to resolve these doubts.
Though it might seem odd for someone who had reached Elven Sunset to seek advice from Carlotta, who had only reached Elven Light, Lily didn't feel awkward at all.
Carlotta's performance at the Elf Knight Gathering had proven her capabilities, so Lily naturally didn't treat her as an ordinary individual.
Under Carlotta's explanations, Lily found clarity on many of her training issues.
The exchange lasted about an hour before Lily, satisfied, stood up, ready to depart for the Duchy of Francis.
Before leaving, as a token of gratitude, Lily handed Carlotta a stack of Orrae.
"I didn't expect to run into you, Miss White, so I didn't prepare any rewards in advance. Please accept these Orrae."
A quick glance at the stack revealed that it amounted to at least tens of thousands.
Carlotta didn't hesitate and accepted them all, smiling as she told Lily that after returning from the Duchy of Francis, she could visit her at Caerwyn Academy anytime for further questions on Elven Knight Path.
Lily then left, declining Doris's invitation to stay for dinner, as her carriage had already been waiting outside the estate for an hour and she couldn't keep them waiting any longer.