Timothy finally understood why the most loyal fans can easily turn into haters.
It turns out that Holy Emperor Lavinia was a ssic case of loving Goddess Sylvia deeply yet resenting her just as much.
At this moment, having fulfilled her long-held wish, Lavinia was clearly overjoyed.
She had forgotten the airs she usually put on as the Holy Emperor, and her fixation on the goddess seemed to havepletely melted away.
As she arranged for her subordinates to prepare amodations and a grand banquet, Lavinia felt as if even today''s sun was smiling down at her.
It had been a long time since shest saw Goddess Sylvia. Although Sylvia was so aloof that people dared not approach her, just being near the goddess made Lavinia feel immensely happy.
She excitedly approached the royal pce, just as she used to when visiting Sylvia at the Sky Sanctuary.
With solemn respect, yet her heart thumping wildly like a little rabbit inside.
Step by step, she quietly moved forward, about to enter, but the scene before her made her freeze.
Inside the pce, Timothy was sitting next to Sylvia,ughing, "I never imagined, my dear, that you had such a devoted disciple. I thought before you met me, you were an unmeltable block of ice."
"Isn''t that so?"
Sylvia gave him a yful re and said, "If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t have..."
"It seems so," Timothy quickly replied with a smile. "Isn''t that even better? It just shows how much you love me!"
"You!"
Caught off guard by his sudden romantic words, Sylvia was momentarily at a loss for words.
Timothy continued, "However,ing to the Red Moon Kingdom, I''ve learned something new."
"Something new?" Sylvia asked, slightly curious.
"Yes, it''s rted to this leaf."
Timothy took out a leaf and waved it in front of Sylvia, adding mysteriously, "I''ve suddenly realized a magical technique. With this leaf, I can perform an incredibly astonishing spell.
Even you might not be able to keep yourposure."
"A spell that could disturb myposure?"
Sylvia smiled slightly, somewhat proudly.
Lately, Timothy had been up to all sorts of strange antics, often embarrassing her.
But as the ruler of Sky Sanctuary, known as Goddess Sylvia, it seemed she was underestimated.
Sylvia appeared very confident, "Not to brag, but even among those who have stepped into the Transcendence Realm, few can match my mental fortitude.
As for spells, I don''t believe there''s any in the world that can disturb my state of mind."
"Are you sure?" Timothy asked with a subtle smile.
"Of course, feel free to try. I''ll even y along.
But naturally, my state of mind won''t be so easily broken," Sylvia said calmly.
"Alright, I ept this challenge.
Next, just follow the steps I tell you, and I''ll show you the spell that can disturb the mind of a Transcendence Realm powerhouse."
"Bring it on."
Facing the equally confident Timothy, Sylvia was fearless.
However, shepletely missed the sly glint that shed through Timothy''s eyes.
"Get ready, this spell is quite magical."
Timothy gently ced a leaf in front of Sylvia''s eyes.
The leaf wasrge enough to cover her eyes.
"This spell is called ''Blinding Leaf.''
Next, just close your eyes, and I''ll perform the spell that will affect your state of mind."
"I''m curious to see what this spell is all about."
Hearing Timothy''s confident deration, even Sylvia couldn''t help but feel a bit curious.
But still, she didn''t believe a word Timothy said.
The mental fortitude of a Transcendence Realm powerhouse, honed by the heavens, was as solid as rock. How could it be easily disturbed?
Slowly closing her eyes, Sylvia was somewhat looking forward to seeing Timothy''s expression after his inevitable failure.
As time ticked by, nothing much happened. But just as Sylvia was rxing with her eyes gently closed, she suddenly felt a soft sensation on her cheek.
"Muah."
Removing the leaf, what she saw was Timothy''s smug smile.
That strange touch was none other than Timothy suddenly nting a kiss on her cheek.
"Whoosh."
Sylvia''s usuallyposed face turned a deep shade of red, her mind felt foggy, and it was as if steam was practicallying out of her ears.
"Thump, thump, thump."
The vast pce was silent except for the sound of a heart beating—much faster than usual.
"Ha ha ha, how about that? You lost again, my dear."
Timothy couldn''t help but burst intoughter.
Scoring a point and winning the game, what more could he ask for?
Especially Sylvia''s soft cheek, tender like honey.
And with a hint of her usual cool aloofness, just one kiss was enough to leave asting impression.
Kissing my wife''s cheek is just too delightful!
"You! That''s cheating!"
Sylvia pointed at Timothy, her cheeks almost entirely flushed.
"Ha ha, all''s fair in love and war. Besides, who says that wasn''t a spell?
Isn''t a spell that can make a Holy Emperor like you blush the real deal?"
"That''s too much!"
"If you think it''s too much, you can kiss me back."
"I certainly will not!"
"If you won''t, then I''ll just have to keep taking the initiative."
"Hey, we''re still in the Red Moon Kingdom, what are you trying to do?!"
"You always say one thing but mean another."
"..."
Outside the pce, Lavinia, witnessing this scene, waspletely stunned, feeling as if a dagger was twisting in her heart.
She indeed hoped that the goddess would find a lover, no longer the cold, solitary figure she once was.
But...
But this was just too much!
Who unts their love in someone else''s pce, sitting on someone else''s throne?
And... was this really the Goddess Sylvia she remembered?
Howe it suddenly felt like she didn''t know the Goddess Sylvia at all?
Not long ago, when rumors circted that Sylvia''s presence had been sensed heading to the Themyscira Sect for the Courtship Revelry Festival, Lavinia didn''t believe it for a second.
She was convinced that even if the goddess had gone, it would have been to put an end to such a bizarre gathering.
But now, she was utterly certain.
The goddess had changed,pletely changed.
Ever since getting a boyfriend, the goddess was unting her love way too much!
Oh, the heartache.
At this moment, Lavinia suddenly felt a twinge of regret.