Kai sat down calmly opposite Iris and took out the wine again.
- Okay, let me pour myself some first,' Kai said lazily, 'Are you sure you don't want some? - Raising his gaze, Kai asked.
He knew that Iris would refuse, but still out of politeness he decided to ask again.
But at that moment, Iris' face took on a strange expression. She seemed to be considering something.
- Alright. Pour me one too... Just a little bit. - The girl replied seriously.
- О? - Kai said in surprise, 'And what happened that Mistress Azure Blade herself decided to have a drink? - He asked with feigned solemnity.
- What happened?! You naked happened is what happened! I'm still not at ease! I've heard that alcohol relaxes you, maybe it will help me too! - Iris started shouting.
It was obvious that she was voicing her real motives. This girl was too brash and spoilt to be hatching secret plans.
Previously, she had seen Elders or disciples drinking alcohol more than once. Although she didn't understand it herself, she had heard a lot about it. Thinking over Kai's suggestion, she decided that she would give it a try. Iris wanted to get out of this stupid state of embarrassment and discomfort.
- Holy shit... Mistress Azure Blade herself! Drinking with me, a simple guy! - Kai shouted in a solemn tone.
The evening was already ruined... Kai decided that teasing Iris would at least amuse him.
- Stop your stupid jokes! And call me by my name like you always do! - The girl shouted out irritably.
'It seems we've switched places... Now I'm pissing her off. Hehe.' - Realised Kai and smiled evilly.
While he pondered this funny situation, he went to get another glass. And once he poured it, he placed it on the table in front of Iris. Except he did it from behind....
The moment Kai's hand passed close to the girl's face, her entire skin instantly became covered in goosebumps. Initially, she didn't even realise what had happened... She was even interested in this strange reaction of her own body.
- Come on... What was it you wanted to ask? - Kai asked lazily, walking towards his seat.
Hearing Kai's question, the girl instantly came to her senses. Taking the glass, she sipped a little and opened her mouth to ask a question. But at that moment, Kai cut in....
- My God... You didn't even drink with me... And they called me a drunkard... - Kai said shaking his head.
- Did I do something wrong? - Iris asked without understanding.
- Here's to you Iris, and to your beautiful company! - Kai suddenly said, and raised his glass, bringing it a little forward, - That's how you should start drinking... Now take the glass and touch mine. - Looking at the girl, Kai explained.
- Erm... Yes... Here's to a nice evening!' replied Iris awkwardly and clinked her glass with Kai's.
- Well done, now ask a question. - Kai said calmly.
This whole situation looked quite funny from the outside. Iris was inexperienced in such matters, and Kai wanted normal company. What's the point of drinking alcohol with someone if your companion is just silently getting drunk? In that case, Kai would prefer to drink alone....
- Actually... I have a lot of questions... - The girl started from afar.
- I'm sure you do. - With a stone face, Kai interrupted.
- But I will not abuse your hospitality. Earlier, I was wrong... - Iris continued.
These words surprised Kai! Even his facial expression changed slightly.
'Wow... It seems that something has started to enter her head... Amazing...' - Thought Kai as he listened to Iris.
- First, I wanted to ask about the core of the Alchemy Array. I noticed that there are three main energy gathering points there... Why is that so? - Iris asked the first question.
This question surprised Kai as he didn't expect Iris to pay attention to such a detail. Not exactly... Paying attention wasn't difficult, but wondering about their purpose was another matter!
- Hmm... Good question. Remember I said I saw this array in an ancient scroll? - Kai asked rhetorically, -The old man who described it probably used a three-legged furnace. At least, that's the conclusion I came to myself. - Kai replied thoughtfully.
Of course, he knew very well that the Alchemical Array was perfectly suited to the Otherworldly Furnace Technique. The furnace created by this technique had three legs. Naturally, the array strengthened other furnaces as well. But for three-legged cookers, it was more effective.
- Hmm... That makes sense... - Iris replied thoughtfully.
At that moment, Kai suddenly remembered the question he had been constantly wanting to know. He didn't have time to go to the archives of the Massive Alliance. But perhaps he wouldn't need to, since Iris might know the answer.
- Listen Iris, I have a question too. How did humans come to Mastery of the Array in the first place? How was the first of the arrays created? Who was able to come up with that? - Kai asked interestedly.
- Erm... - Iris gave a slightly puzzled look. It seemed that she didn't know how to react to this....
- I said, is something strange? - Seeing the girl's reaction, Kai clarified.
- Well, yes... The first array was not invented by anyone. Nature did it... - Iris replied, looking at Kai like an idiot.
- In what way? - With a stupid expression on his face, interrogated Kai.
- There are many forbidden lands on the Celestial Continent. A large number of them are dangerous because they have their own natural formations. In those places, there is an incredible energy density that has been accumulating for thousands of years. Under such conditions, natural energy formations can form that create unique and surprising effects. - Iris began to explain, - Reincarnation Island is no exception... It's just that not just one array has formed there, but hundreds of different ones. It's definitely one of the most mysterious places in the Celestial Continent.'' - The girl continued to narrate.
- You mean... People were just observing? - Kai asked in surprise.
- Yes. Throughout the time of our civilisation, there have been many incredible craftsmen... Some of them were able to grasp the patterns of natural formations and copy them. And then everything was developed by trial and error by generations of martial artists. - Iris explained.
- That makes sense... Why didn't I think of it myself?' Kai said puzzled.
It was a natural process. People have always observed their surroundings and tried to imitate them. It was one of the key traits of the human race. If one thought about it, then it was easy to come to the conclusion that other crafts probably developed in a similar way.
- Maybe you know about Alchemy as well? - Raising his gaze to Iris, Kai asked.
- I'd hate to know, but it's not some hidden information. So yes, I know. - Iris replied a little irritated.
It was obvious that she wasn't thrilled to have to answer questions about Alchemy. After all, Array Masters and Alchemists really disliked each other. And anyway, she came here to ask questions, not answer them!
- Places like volcanoes or areas with high concentrations of fire energy gave birth to various useful ingredients. Also, sometimes rare plants would accidentally end up in such areas. Once exposed to the flames, over the years, they would naturally be processed into the primordial analogue of a pill. - It is said that in ancient times, people noticed this and began to collect rare herbs, roll them tightly in clay and drop them into the lava. In this way, they were processed for years, hardening at incredible temperatures. Eventually it was turned into a pill. Alchemy came to its current form much later... - Iris explained carefully.
What Iris said seemed obvious to Kai again. In situations like this, there was always an error in thinking. Only after the answer you think it was right under your nose. But it was completely different... Sometimes incredible truths lay in front of everyone's eyes for centuries, but no one notices them.
- It's amazing that people have been able to achieve so much just by observing the manifestations of nature... - Kai muttered.
- Kai, how did you balance the energy between two elements with different amounts of energy? They even have different flows... - Iris suddenly asked, interrupting Kai's thoughts.
- Ah... That... - Coming out of the trance Kai started to answer.
After that, Kai was bombarded with non-stop questions regarding his Alchemical Array and Array Mastery in general. Kai had already accepted it and calmly answered all the questions.
It went on like this for about an hour, and the entire time Kai was drinking wine. In turn, Iris also got into the taste and even once asked Kai to renew her glass.
Except... She had had enough of this small amount.....
- So... How is it... Anyway, your malsiv... - Iris began to mutter confusedly.
It was obvious that she was already quite intoxicated... Her eyes were slightly closed and her tongue was slurred....
- Masliv? What's a masliv? - Smiling asked Kai, pretending not to understand her.
- Tuck! Enough of this... Your jokes!' Iris scolded and suddenly stood up!
She slowly, trying to stay on her feet walked around the table and stopped half a metre away from Kai.
- You're shameless! Laughing at me, not answering my questions... And you're flaunting your nakedness! - In an intoxicated voice the girl said, poking Kai in the chest with her finger.
She poked him every time she accused him of something.
- Why are you pointing your hands at me? Calm down. I'm answering your questions, just speak up! - Rolling her eyes, Kai said irritably.
- You see! You're kidding me again! - Iris shouted and poked him in the chest again.
But as soon as she did that... Her foot twisted!
At the same moment, she tripped and flew straight into Kai's lap. She landed on them with her breasts. At the same time, her posture was quite savoury. With her back arched and narrow waist, her lower body looked very appealing....
'Damn... Iris is really sexy... Maybe... No, I don't need to. I won't get rid of her later...' - Kai thought and instantly rejected that idea.
- Mmmm... What the... - Iris said languidly.
- What the? You're lying on top of me, that's what that is! Get up! - Kai shouted and took her by the shoulders, helping her up, 'You're a very beautiful girl, you know. It's hard to hold back at times like this. - Kai said calmly.
When he lifted her up, she sat down next to him. Iris looked at Kai with her drunken eyes. Her face was quite close now.
- Yeah... I've had a lot of people tell me I'm beautiful... Why is it so hot? - Stupefied, Iris replied and began to stretch her collar.
In this way, she slowly formed a cleavage that revealed the hollow of her breasts. Her lips were now glistening and outright beckoning Kai.....
- Okay. Get the hell away! - Kai said irritably, and unceremoniously pushed her away.
AUTHOR'S NOTE:Just wanted to say that from now on all chapters will be 10k+ characters. (Including this chapter) Enjoy reading, everyone!)