NOVEL NEXT Chapter 284: Sweeter?
"The quality of this candy is actually that high? So, the reward from the Blossom of Love just now is way better than I imagined..."
At that moment, Holy Maiden Aeliana's gaze froze for a second.
She never would have thought that a seemingly ordinary piece of candy could hold such immense value.
Which means...
Right now, Holy Maiden Aeliana didn't want to think too much about it anymore. Your next read is at empire
The sunlight poured down, casting a glow on her stunningly beautiful face, which carried a hint of both allure and holiness.
She wasn't sure if it was the heat of the sun or something else, but her cheeks felt a little warm.
Lightly pressing her lips together, Holy Maiden Aeliana simply savored the taste of the candy.
Sweet, and deeply refreshing.
...
Meanwhile, as the Bonded Heartlock was taken away, other disciples began to appear one by one in front of the Blossom of Love.
Luckily, they had no idea that the Bonded Heartlock was actually a Heavenly-level artifact. They were completely clueless about what the goddess had just received.
Otherwise, the Blooming Sanctuary would have been in an uproar by now.
Sitting under a large tree on the hillside, Timothy smiled slightly. "So, how was it, honey? Are you happy with the Blossom of Love's reward?"
"Hmph, it's... not bad, I guess."
Unlike her usual tone, Sylvia's voice was noticeably softer.
Even if she wanted to put on a front, it was hard to maintain the cold, distant aura of the Holy Emperor that could keep people at arm's length.
Because right now, she couldn't hide the small spark of joy in her heart.
"Heavenly-level artifact."
On the continent of Elant, a Heavenly-level artifact was already the pinnacle of treasures.
Which meant that the love between her and Timothy was also recognized by the Blossom of Love as something of the highest level...
'Hmph, I'm not going to fall for this so easily. Maybe the Blossom of Love just malfunctioned and gave us a Heavenly-level artifact by mistake!'
Sylvia tried to convince herself.
But unfortunately, that flimsy excuse felt weak and unconvincing.
Without realizing it, her eyes met Timothy's.
In an instant, Sylvia, who had already been struggling to keep her composure, felt her face flush like a blooming peach blossom. She quickly averted her gaze and muttered softly, "Fine, I'll admit you did okay this time. I guess... I can barely..."
The birds in the trees chirped melodiously, their song gentle and soothing.
A breeze swept through, lifting her waterfall-like hair ever so slightly.
Sylvia slowly leaned in, her lips inching closer.
This kiss seemed to be her way of offering a reward.
"Hold on a second."
But Timothy smiled and, to her surprise, gently stopped her.
Sylvia paused for a moment, clearly confused.
"Ahem, this is just a small reward, right? So I was thinking... maybe it could be a little sweeter." Timothy coughed twice, trying to explain.
"Sweeter?"
Sylvia tilted her head slightly, her clear eyes filled with confusion.
"Exactly. I mean, your lips are already sweet, honey, but there's an even sweeter way."
As he spoke, a piece of candy appeared in Timothy's hand.
"You mean...!"
Sylvia instantly understood, but right after, she couldn't help but feel a wave of embarrassment.
Who does something like this? How does Timothy always come up with these weird ideas?!
But even though she protested, when Timothy brought the candy closer, her lips parted slightly, without any real resistance.
The candy's sweetness filled her mouth.
And then, Timothy kissed her.
"Mmm~"
She fell back onto the grass, her silky hair spreading out across the ground.
With Timothy's kiss being a bit more intense than usual, the candy melted quickly.
The sensations—the sweetness, the touch—everything blended together, making Sylvia's head spin. All she could focus on was how the candy seemed even sweeter than before, almost overwhelmingly so.
It was hard not to get lost in it.
The birds' chirping became even more melodious, as if they were providing a soundtrack for the two beneath the tree.
A gentle breeze swept by, carrying Sylvia's soft, delicate murmurs into the distance.
Who knows how long it took, but eventually, the stubborn candy finally melted away completely.
As they slowly pulled apart, Sylvia couldn't hide her embarrassment.
The candy was definitely twice as sweet.
But this whole thing... it was just way too embarrassing!
[Ding!
Congratulations, Host! You have successfully caused Goddess Sylvia, a Holy Emperor-level powerhouse, to lose her composure. System reward: +36 skill points.
System notification: Host's skill points have now accumulated to 267.]
Timothy smiled softly and sat beside Sylvia on the grass.
The faint sweetness still lingered in the air.
A warm breeze played with their hair, and the flowers and grass swayed as if dancing to some unseen rhythm. The sky above was a brilliant blue, like a watercolor painting.
Even though they weren't doing anything special, just sitting there, holding hands and savoring the lingering sweetness, this moment felt incredibly precious.
"So, I've got to hand it to you. You always manage to come up with the strangest things," Sylvia finally said, a small smile appearing on her face.
Though her words sounded like a complaint, her mood was clearly much better.
If she could, she wouldn't mind sitting here with Timothy a little longer.
Of course, if they could tie Holy Maiden Aeliana to a tree nearby, she wouldn't mind that either.
Oh, and maybe stuff a bra in Aeliana's mouth to keep her from crying out...
"But honey, when do you plan to head to the Sepulcher of the Sacred? We can't afford to delay that much longer."
Timothy's voice suddenly broke the peaceful silence.
"The Sepulcher of the Sacred..." Sylvia gazed up at the blue sky.
Occasional clouds drifted by, soft and fluffy like cotton candy.
Everything seemed so peaceful and serene, almost making one want to get lost in the tranquility.
But she knew all too well that if something went wrong in the Sepulcher of the Sacred, the entire continent of Elant could be thrown into chaos.
No matter what, they had to resolve whatever was happening inside the Sepulcher of the Sacred. They couldn't leave any loose ends.
It wasn't just about honoring the countless Holy Emperor ancestors buried there—it was about the safety of the entire Elant continent.
The Sepulcher of the Sacred was not something to be taken lightly!
"Tomorrow, or maybe in a few days, it'll be time to summon practitioners from across the land to head to the Sepulcher of the Sacred. Whatever is lurking inside, we have to deal with it," Sylvia said slowly, her voice carrying a weight of seriousness and cold determination.
There was an unspoken authority in her tone, the kind that only a Holy Emperor could command. It spread out around her, making even the leaves on the trees gently fall to the ground.
Timothy nodded.
He knew all too well that there were still unresolved matters, like the Dragon Blood Formation and the mystery surrounding Azura's father, Aurelian.
The Sepulcher of the Sacred held many secrets, and these hidden forces could erupt at any moment, threatening the entire Elant continent.