I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means
Chapter 1060 - 623: Proactive Risa_2

"No rush, Risa."

"Is there something you want to tell me?"

Feeling the warmth from Lis's palm, Risa felt a lot calmer, though she didn't know why.

The afternoon sun spread a pattern of fragmented gold on the sea surface, and the transparent wings woven from the silver tips of Risa's hair gently fluttered with her breaths.

The elemental light dust of four colors continued to emit beside Risa, with parts of it taken by the sea breeze, trailing behind her like a galaxy gradually dissipating.

Risa released her grip on Lis's clothes and stood in front of him, quietly looking into his eyes.

The afternoon sunlight poured over them, coating them with a layer of warm golden glow.

The girl's heartbeat was as rapid as a drumbeat, her eyes filled with admiration and shyness.

Finally, Risa gathered her courage, and though her voice was light, she spoke firmly to the young man:

"Lis, I like you, I've liked you for a long, long time."

"Meeting you feels like a miracle to me."

Having said that, Risa became too shy to speak.

She closed her eyes, with a slight tremble, but leaned up on her toes and pressed her red lips against Lis's mouth.

In that moment, the sea breeze seemed to pause, leaving only the sound of their heartbeats echoing in the serene sky.

A moment later, Risa stepped back, breathing slightly harder.

Opening her eyes and noticing Lis's intensely gazing eyes on her, Risa's courage, which she had only just mustered, was completely exhausted, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at Lis.

At this moment, she no longer had any trace of the formidable aura of the Elemental Queen she just displayed.

Lis smiled at Risa. Although he didn't know why Risa suddenly made such a "bold" decision, it was a new breakthrough for him.

Previously, although he'd had some "slightly" forward moves towards Risa, he still respected her wishes. As long as Risa was unwilling, he wouldn't do anything more.

Their feelings were like wine that had been brewing for a long time, becoming more intoxicating as time passed.

And now, the time had finally come for the wine to be uncorked.

Lis smiled at Risa in front of him and suddenly pulled the girl into his embrace.

"Um～"

Risa lay in Lis's arms, not daring to speak or open her eyes, only quietly feeling the heat emanating from Lis's body.

"Risa, did you know?"

Lis lowered his head and whispered softly into her slightly reddened ear:

"I actually knew what you said long ago."

"But it's great that you could say it."

Risa buried her head in Lis's chest and replied muffledly:

"Mm."

Seeing the adorably shy Risa, Lis felt exceptionally cheerful.

"Let's go!"

With a small gasp of surprise, Lis picked up Risa in his arms:

"Time is very precious now!"

In his words, Lis carried Risa back to Kane Floating City.

At the highest tower of the entire Floating City was Lis's bedroom.

Lis gently placed Risa on the bed, knowing her nature, he waved his hand to let the entire room be engulfed in darkness.

Anticipating what was coming, Risa's whole body stiffened, only able to feel Lis's warm hands gradually removing the constraints on her body.

Risa felt dizzy, complying with Lis's arrangement, gradually sinking into the warm ocean wrapping around her.

In the spring night, each moment is worth a thousand gold, and the flowers have their fragrance, while the moon can have its shadows.

...(10,000 words omitted)

During these few days, Lis and Risa were inseparable.

Not for any other reason, simply because Lis, as a pioneer on the legendary path, was helping Risa become familiar with the Legendary Power within her, far stronger than before.

And how better to become familiar than through battle?

Battle during the day and battle at night!

Awesome!

When Lis appeared in front of the Black Cat again, the Black Cat looked him up and down, feeling that Lis seemed to be in a particularly good mood.

Did some research breakthrough occur?

It had been days since Lis had gone to draw Mirapoleias's Dragon Blood.

"What's going on?"

Lis looked curiously at the Black Cat, who came specifically to see him.

Most of the affairs of Kane Floating City had been entrusted to the Black Cat, with Lis having made most of the arrangements, leaving the Black Cat to implement them.

As for some simple matters, the highly autonomous Black Cat could handle them itself, without bothering Lis.

"What do you think of my Demon Statue?"

The Black Cat proudly showcased itself in front of Lis, twisting and turning like a posing model.

"This is... a Demon Statue?"

Lis was somewhat surprised. He hadn't noticed earlier, but upon closer inspection, it was indeed not the Black Cat's projection, but a real Demon Statue.

However, this Demon Statue was just too exquisite, with little difference from a real person.

Moreover, certain intricate parts were polished to perfection, fundamentally different from ordinary Demon Statues.

Though the aura it emitted wasn't strong, its craftsmanship was beyond what Lis could currently achieve.

Lis suddenly thought of something and asked the Black Cat:

"Did Steven make this for you?"

Previously, in Steven's Half-God Artifact Ring, Lis had discovered a batch of highly exquisite Demon Statues but hadn't paid much attention at the time.

In his past life, even though he was somewhat reclusive, he wasn't interested in such things.

Moreover, now he held Taya with his left arm and Risa with his right, making it impossible for those Demon Statues, however exquisite, to interest him.

Now that he thought about it, those Demon Statues might have been Steven's cherished collection.

Never would have thought, this guy had such a hobby?

There was never any news about this in his past life.

"Pretty good, right?"

The Black Cat was as excited as a child showing off a new toy.

"This is the result after Steven modified it several times, absolutely the best."

"Yes, not bad."

Lis nodded and said with a smile.

To be honest, Steven's skill in making Demon Statues was indeed strong, at least the strongest Lis had ever seen.

But this strength wasn't in the power of the Demon Statue, but in its realistic, beautiful presentation akin to a collectible.

What master of magic machinery? It was just a master of figure making!

Lis thought to himself, deciding to find a chance later to return these "figures" to Steven.

It might be considered a small gesture to appease and win him over.

"You didn't come to me just to show off this, right?"

Lis glanced at the Black Cat with a smile and asked.

"Oh... right."

The Black Cat suddenly remembered something and quickly said:

"The Floating City detected the presence of another Legendary Mage, but this time they stayed on the edge of the Detection Array without approaching."

"At the same time, a Golden Rank presence near that Legendary is heading towards the Floating City."

"So I came to find you."

The Black Cat told Lis, although it wasn't a very urgent issue.

After all, Steven's experience had already proven Kane Floating City had the capability to confront Legendary Strongman threats.

Not to mention, the current gestures and actions of the approaching party seemed to be friendly. Even if they were enemies, based on the strength of the Legendary Mage detected, they wouldn't pose a threat to Kane Floating City.

"Is that so?"

Lis was somewhat surprised, looking at the results from the Floating City Detection Array summoned by the Black Cat.

In the distant sea sky, a figure wearing a dark blue Mage Robe hovered in mid-air.

His face was as pale as moonlight, with a fine starlight scar on his left cheek, his pupils seemingly swirling with a liquid galaxy, emitting a faint white glow.

This mage was clad in a robe woven from dark blue stardust with hems embroidered with starry patterns, which flickered in time with his breaths, holding a Magic Wand as pure as the blackened night.

At the sight of this Legendary Mage, Lis quickly recalled his name.

[Star Dome Observer] Oriolan Starlight!

This Legendary Mage was quite famous among players in his previous life, not only because of his considerable strength, but also for mastering a stellar series of spells that were cool and held high prestige.

However, why would he appear here now?

As the leader of the Star Ring Division of the Pan-Continent Mage Association, did Oriolan suddenly come to Kane Floating City on behalf of the association to find him?