Chapter 233: Elaine's Tea Of Love

After what felt like days of me mindlessly deepening my comprehension of my Immortal Will, I was finally brought back to reality as I shook my head and looked around, only to notice I was still sitting on Grandmother's lap.

'Hmm, that feeling; had I just experienced an epiphany?' Mused Elif in uncertainty with a curious expression as he glanced at Tiana and Tyler.

"How long has it been, Grandmother?" Asked Elif as he glanced down at Tiana, who wryly smiled while gently rubbing Elif's head.

"Not too long, Dear, but it was most definitely your longest epiphany yet; it's been roughly an hour." Replied Tiana as she looked at Elif and shook her head.

"I think you're the only person who's experienced three epiphanies before becoming an adult; whether you'll have any more or not doesn't matter as that's already incredible." Added Tiana lightly with slight disbelief while Elif shook his head.

"I'm already an adult, Grandmother, so I've only experienced two, not three." Said Elif, though his words caused Tiana to smirk slightly.

"Well, technically, it's only been fifteen years, eleven months, three-hundred-sixty-four days, twenty-three hours, thirty-six minutes, and fifty-four seconds since Maria birthed you. You're still not an adult just yet." Stated Tiana with a smirk, causing Elif to look blankly at her before slightly shaking his head.

"Whatever you say, Grandmother." Muttered Elif with a nod, not bothering to argue with Tiana; it was not like he'd win in the first place.

Standing up from Grandmother's lap, I leaned down and kissed her on the cheek before smiling.

"Thanks, Grandmother." Said Elif with a smile, while Tiana gave a motherly smile in response.

"Of course, Dear; if you're ever feeling troubled with something, your Grandmother will always do her best to help you. Now go run along; I'm sure you have much to say to Elaine and much more to do to her." Replied Tiana with a motherly smile as she waved her hand while giving Elif a knowing look and a mischievous smirk, one that caused Elif to blush slightly.

"I-I will." Said Elif softly with a nod before turning around and flying away, heading towards the lively palace in the distance.

"Hmph, maybe you really are his favorite Grandparent." Muttered Tyler with a slight frown of annoyance from having been ignored by both Elif and Tiana.

"Heh, is my baby Brother jealous of his Elder sister?" Said Tiana with a teasing smirk as she looked at Tyler, who clicked his tongue in annoyance and sipped his tea while ignoring the chuckling Tiana.

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As it was my birthday, while I walked through the palace, whether it be servants or guards, they all bowed and congratulated me while the guests did the same except bowing, which I reciprocated with a nod, and if the person in question happened to be a woman, I either kissed in their direction or winked at them; if they were more beautiful, I'd do both, causing them to swoon while earning the envy glares of other women.

Turning the corner, I stopped and smiled as I saw Elaine in the distance, along with that irksome Maxim, though his presence wasn't enough to ruin my mood as I swiftly walked right toward my beautiful little sister.

"Happy birthday, Prince Elif; congratulations on be-" Said a beautiful woman with long red hair, tall furry ears, and nine red tails as she saw Elif approaching her, though she froze when he passed by while ignoring her.

"Grr, lucky bitch." Muttered the woman angrily with a growl as she followed Elif's figure, only to glare at Elaine, whom Elif had picked up in his arms like a Princess.

Swopping Elaine into my arms, catching her by surprise, I leaned down and kissed her on the head as I continued walking down the hall before suddenly entering through a random door, which Illumia and Maxim guarded following my order.

"Bro-" Said Elaine with a happy yet confused smile as she looked at the empty room, only for her lips to be sealed shut with his own.

Setting Elaine back on the ground, I pressed her up against the wall and aggressively kissed her, letting all the bottled-up emotions over the past year be released; only after five or so minutes did I finally retract my lips, although begrudgingly since Elaine told me to stop via divine sense.

Removing my lips from her own and my tongue from her mouth, I moved her lustrous sliver hair out of the way and gave her a confused look since I was always the one ending the kisses, not Elaine.

"Are you still angry at me from this morning, Elaine?" Asked Elif softly as he looked down at Elaine, who had immensely been enjoying the kiss, which was evident from her heart-shaped pupils.

"No, I was never angry with you, to begin with, Brother; I just decided to do something, that's all." Replied Elaine while shaking her head as she stared at Elif's lip while he stared at her own, neither bothering to hide their desire to continue passionately kissing.

I raised an eyebrow a her skeptical remark as I didn't really believe her, considering she had practically stormed out of the room, but I didn't bother to press on; I didn't want us to be angry with each other right now, so with a shake of my head, I opened my mouth to speak about what happened with Grandmother and Grandfather, but before I could, she pressed a finger against my lips.

"Before you say anything, Brother, I want you to taste this tea I made." Said Elaine with a smile as she gently pushed Elif back, freeing her from the wall and allowing her to summon a silver tray from her dimension ring.

"Tea? You make Tea, Elaine; how come I only now knew?" Asked Elif curiously as he looked at the teapot and tea cups on the silver tray before leaning close and inhaling it, causing him to furrow his brows.

'Hmm, there is something about the smell; it's not bad by any means but vaguely familiar.' Mused Elif with a thoughtful expression, the memory of him entering Marley's room appearing in his mind briefly before vanishing while he shook his head.

"I don't make tea, Brother; I'm a Princess; why would I ever do such a thing? This tea, though, is special because I did not only brew it specifically for you, Brother, but I added a few unique ingredients that'll brighten the flavor." Replied Elaine with a lovely smile as she set the silver tray on a table and started pouring the tea into a teacup, prompting Elif to sit down while watching her.

"Well, since my lovely little sister brewed it, I know for a fact it'll be the most delicious tea in the OverRealm." Said Elif with a slight smile as he watched the black-colored tea spill into a teacup, which Elaine carefully handed to him.

Grabbing the teacup, I closely inspected the black-colored tea as it was the first time I'd ever drunk one with such a dark color; slightly shaking the teacup, I gave it one final look before I took a sip, though just as I was about to, I spotted Elaine staring at me from the side.

"Are you okay, Elaine? You're staring at me rather intently." Asked Elif with a raised eyebrow as he glanced at Elaine, who rapidly nodded her head.

"Yes, everything is fine, Brother; I'm just eager to see your reaction; after all, I brewed that tea with my love." Remarked Elaine with a large, enthusiastic smile as she leaned closer and intently eyed Elif, who nodded his head and drank the tea.

Pouring the black tea down my throat, I was amazed by how spectacular it tasted; it had a slightly tangy taste followed by a rush of sweetness that enveloped my taste buds.

'HEHEHE YES, YES!! NOW NOTHING WILL GET IN THE WAY OUR LOVE!!' Thought Elaine with a massive grin as she stared at Elif, hardly able to contain her immense joy.

"That was exceptional, Elaine; I never realized your love tasted so delicious." Said Elif with a smile as he drank the remaining contents of his teacup before refilling it himself while Elaine happily chuckled.

"Hehe, I'm glad you liked it, Brother, and don't hold back. Have as much of it as you want; this tea is for you and you only." Declared Elaine with a large, silly smile as she looked back at Elif, who nodded while calmly drinking his second cup of tea.

"So, about what I was trying to say earlier, before you stopped me, Elaine. I had spoken with Grandmother and Grandfather about our, or my situation, as to why we can't become one." Said Elif lightly with a slight blush of shame as he took a moment to drink the tea before continuing.

"After speaking with them, I realized how foolish of a Brother I was being to you, and I apologize for that, Elaine. However, thanks to them, I had undergone an epiphany, enabling me to see the error of my ways and that I was allowing my Immortal Will to control me. Though that is no more, and that's why I have a special request that you and only you can fulfill, Elaine." Added Elif apologetically as he shook his head, grabbed Elaine's hand, and intently gazed into her bright silver eyes.

"Whatever it is, I'll gladly do it if it's for you, Brother." Replied Elaine with a charming smile as she looked back into Elif's purple eyes.

Seeing Elaine's beautiful smile, I set my teacup down and lifted Elaine onto my lap as she straddled my waist; leaning forward, I grabbed her butt and gave her a peck on the lips.

"For my birthday, Elaine, I want you to be my present. I want to become one with you tonight." Declared Elif with apparent lust in his eyes as he gazed into Elaine's, who froze at his words.

"Eh?"