The only thing Aurora's civilization could confidently boast about compared to them was population and technology.
Aurora's advancement in magi-tech made it difficult to suppress, even for stronger and older races.
They might not have the same raw power or longevity as the elves, but their sheer technological progression placed them among the few civilizations that couldn't easily be bullied.
Putting all this aside, a notable feature of the elves was that they were proud.
Very proud.
It wasn't the kind of arrogance born from ignorance but the quiet, deeply rooted pride of a people who had long surpassed the need for validation.
Their elegance wasn't a show. It was part of their nature.
Michael remembered his instructors' warning.
"To converse with an elf is to dance with etiquette itself. Even silence can offend them if it lacks grace."
He had laughed back then, thinking it exaggerated, but further studies showed it was true.
