Chapter 457: Character – Sevia (III)

The Wizard World is on the brink of extinction.

Raging fires.

The undead.

Storms.

Endless disasters descend upon this land like falling stars, bringing all things to their ultimate end.

Only within the Tower of Salvation does a small patch of pure land remain.

Abundant sunlight, pure water, fresh air, and lush green plants.

A Wizard Tower modified by the Xu Xi.

It formed a unique little world of its own.

Flying through the apocalypse, it was self-sustaining, peaceful, and serene.

“Young Miss Sevia, you shouldn't be doing these things.” In the Cultivation Area of the Tower of Salvation, a beautiful figure was leaning over to prune flowers and plants, using her Soul to nourish those transcendent plants.

Behind Sevia.

Were several Mortal peasant women with worried expressions.

They were survivors who had been rescued and now lived in the tower. Grateful to Xu Xi and Sevia, they spontaneously took on various chores within the tower.

In her spare time.

Sevia often came to help.

Using her power as a wizard, she did her best to assist those Mortals.

But the people were reluctant to accept this kindness.

“You should get some proper rest, Young Miss Sevia.”

“Yes, yes, we’ve already received so many favors, we can't keep letting you—sigh!”

They were either ill at ease.

Or sighing in conflict.

The people felt that the beautiful Young Miss Sevia should have a beautiful lifestyle, rather than accompanying them in these menial tasks.

“It's alright, everyone, this won't affect anything.”

The girl shook her head with a smile.

That smile was so beautiful it easily dispelled the unease in people's hearts.

Golden sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, flickering at the edges of the foliage, brushing away the atmosphere with a ripple of life.

Within that swaying dreamscape.

The voices of the young girl and the women could be heard in discussion.

“Young Miss Sevia, actually, there's a question I've been wanting to ask you.”

“What is it?”

“The ring you're wearing on your left hand… is it on the wrong finger?”

Following the young girl's surprise, the women chimed in one after another, voicing the doubts they had harbored for a long time.

They spoke very quickly.

The content was enough to make the Hero blush upon hearing it.

For instance: [When did you marry the Lord of the Tower?], [The correct position to wear a ring after marriage], [How many children do you plan to have in the future?]

Sevia closed her eyes in shame, waving her hands repeatedly: “Wait, wait! …I'm not married yet! …”

“Eh?”

The people were stunned.

“How can that be? Haven't Young Miss Sevia and the Lord of the Tower been married for a long time?”

Someone wondered aloud.

But such words only left the girl feeling confused.

“Why does everyone think that?” Sevia stood by the flowerbed, her emerald eyes shimmering with clear innocence.

“Young Miss Sevia, who do you usually eat with?”

“With the Lord Wizard, of course.”

“Young Miss Sevia, who do you spend the most time with?”

“Also the Lord Wizard.”

“Young Miss Sevia, don't you think this is exactly the lifestyle of a married couple?” The people laughed heartily, their expressions exceptionally bright.

At this moment.

The Hero was completely dazed.

She hesitated, in a trance; her mind drifted off to who-knows-where in an instant, and her tone became nervous.

“Does cooking for the other person count too?”

“Of course it counts.”

“Then, then… what about tucking each other in!?”

“Hahaha—”

The people's laughter grew even more cheerful: “Young Miss Sevia, we have never heard of a married life sweeter than this.”

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Under the sunlight, beside the flowers and grass, the young girl's eyes widened.

Her thoughts gradually became muddled.

Was it true? Were she and the Lord Wizard already like an old married couple?

“I, I still have things to do, I'll be going now!”

Amidst the laughter of the people, Sevia fled in a panic, running all the way to the top of the tower where she and Xu Xi lived.

Until there was no one around.

Only the lazy sunlight shone on the corridor floor tiles.

Quiet and still.

Only then did Sevia stop her pace.

She took deep breaths where she stood, hands clutching her chest, feeling that temporary heart of hers pounding wildly, while her cheeks burned red for some reason.

The heat ran deep.

Hot and dizzy.

“Is everything they said true?”

“Between the Lord Wizard and me… are we already husband and wife?”

“No, wait…”

“Sevia, you can't have such wild thoughts. You and the Lord Wizard have a very pure relationship as comrades-in-arms…”

“Slap!”

She slapped her cheeks with both hands.

The Hero tried her best to clear her head.

Rubbing and kneading dozens of times, she finally managed to calm her heart.

“Calm down, Sevia. You must be calm. You can't let the Lord Wizard see you as a laughingstock.”

“But, but!”

“If what everyone said is the truth, then the Lord Wizard and I…”

At this moment, Sevia felt as if she were sick.

Her forehead was very hot.

Her cheeks were very red.

The rosy face paired with emerald green eyes looked exceptionally eye-catching, magnificent and brilliant.

Sevia couldn't help but fantasize, recalling details she hadn't noticed in the past. As she thought, her logic didn't clear up; instead, it became increasingly chaotic.

A fire called 'shyness' roasted her entire body.

How could she possibly remain rational?

After a long time.

Sevia finally snapped out of it: “I can't have these wild thoughts anymore. The Lord Wizard is waiting for me; I can't waste time here.”

Her pace quickened, moving in a hurry.

Sevia soon arrived at Xu Xi's study.

In the past, the Hero needed to take off her armor to allow Xu Xi to study her undead body.

As time passed.

The previous goal had already been achieved.

The Hero no longer needed to disarm; instead, she became Xu Xi's assistant, occasionally processing some supernatural Materials or preparing meals for Xu Xi.

“Sevia, why is your face so red? Is there a problem with the Flesh and Blood Regeneration spell?”

“…P-possibly.”

“Once I'm done with today's experiments, I'll help you adjust it again.”

Xu Xi was very concerned about the Hero's physical condition.

Fourth-Ring Wizardry: Flesh and Blood Regeneration.

This was the miracle that allowed Sevia to turn from an undead skeleton back into a human.

Xu Xi wanted to perfect it as much as possible so that the girl with the ill-fated destiny could have a brief moment of respite.

“Thank you, Lord Wizard.”

Hearing Xu Xi's voice, for some reason, Sevia stopped being nervous.

Even though the source of her apprehension and nervousness stood not far before her, what surged within her chest was only a soft warmth.

Sunlight from outside the window projected into the study.

That golden hue was reflected in the girl's jewel-like eyes.

“Lord Wizard, let me help you process today's Materials.”

“Sorry for the trouble, Sevia.”

The girl's lips curled upward as she followed behind Xu Xi, entering the experimental area connected to the study.

Among the dense array of bottles and jars, she skillfully handled the day's tasks.

“Lord Wizard.”

Sevia suddenly spoke up: “Let me prepare tonight's dinner as well.”

“Alright, thanks for your hard work.”

The man was very busy, buried in a pile of Materials without looking up. To ensure everyone's safe survival, he was researching how to leave the Wizard World.

The girl quietly watched this scene.

As she watched, a smile appeared on her face.

Perhaps influenced by the people's words.

Sevia suddenly felt that Xu Xi looked very much like a husband who worked tirelessly for his family.

“And me…”

“Can I become a qualified wife?”

The Hero's thoughts began to drift far away, toward an unknown tomorrow.