Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

The light radiating from the Blossom of Love was dazzling beyond belief.

Up until now, no one had ever seen the Blossom of Love emit such a brilliant glow.

"What… what kind of reward is this from the Blossom of Love?!"

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Almost every disciple stood frozen in place, stunned.

They had come before the Blossom of Love many times over the years.

But until now, the most impressive reward they had ever seen, aside from the usual smooth pebbles, was an Epic-level Arcane Arts manual that two senior sisters had received.

Because of this, most of the female disciples treated making wishes before the Blossom of Love as a fun little ritual, never expecting to receive any real treasures.

But now, things were completely different.

The rainbow-colored light shining from the Blossom of Love was blinding, and the swirling colors carried a rich, palpable spiritual energy.

Even though they couldn't see exactly what was inside, everyone could feel it clearly.

This time, the reward from the Blossom of Love would far surpass anything that had come before!

Boom!

A wave of energy rippled outward, causing the surrounding flowers and grass to tremble.

And within the light, something slowly floated into the air.

It was two locks, connected by a chain. One lock was blue, the other pink, as if symbolizing a couple.

The chain linking the two wasn't fully solid, but it seemed like a delicate thread was holding them together.

The two locks were tightly bound to each other, as if they could never be separated.

"This is… the Bonded Heartlock."

When the two locks, brimming with spiritual energy, gently landed in the hands of Timothy and Sylvia, even Holy Maiden Aeliana was momentarily stunned.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The Bonded Heartlock, split into two, connecting the pair.

Even if the locks were separated, a spiritual energy, as if drawn from the very essence of the universe, would forever link them.

But more importantly, the value of the Bonded Heartlock far exceeded its delicate appearance.

Because these two locks were actually Heavenly-level artifacts!

Heavenly-level artifacts were incredibly rare, and each one had its own unique properties.

If it were anyone else, they might not believe that two simple locks could be Heavenly-level artifacts.

But Holy Maiden Aeliana, well-versed in the ancient records of the sanctuary, knew better.

The Bonded Heartlock not only allowed the holders to sense and communicate with each other.

As long as one carried the lock, they could cross space itself, instantly appearing beside the other.

Manipulating space, bending it to one's will—this was something only those who had reached the level of a Holy Emperor could achieve.

And the Bonded Heartlock, capable of performing this seemingly impossible feat, was a Heavenly-level artifact crafted by a Holy Emperor long ago!

A Heavenly-level artifact, with the power to warp space itself!

Even for the disciples of the Blooming Sanctuary, when had the Blossom of Love ever given such a reward?

Not even in the sanctuary's thousand-year history had anything like this ever been recorded!

The love between these two had completely moved the Blossom of Love.

No, wait—was it really just love?

Holy Maiden Aeliana glanced at the pair.

At that moment—

"Bonded Heartlock? This thing looks pretty cool."

Timothy glanced at the system's analysis, not expecting it to be a Heavenly-level artifact.

But considering it could directly affect space, the Bonded Heartlock definitely deserved its place as a Heavenly-level artifact.

As Timothy spoke, he quickly noticed Sylvia staring blankly at the Bonded Heartlock resting in her palm. Her clear eyes shimmered with a subtle, beautiful emotion, like ripples on a calm autumn lake.

Clearly, even she hadn't expected the Blossom of Love to be so moved, let alone reward them with a Heavenly-level artifact.

The Blossom of Love was one of the oldest legacies of the Blooming Sanctuary, capable of seeing into the depths of a person's heart.

In other words, Timothy's love for her was even deeper than it appeared…

Realizing this, Sylvia's cheeks flushed slightly.

The recognition from the Blossom of Love was far more sincere than any heartfelt confession could ever be.

"Even though it's not useful in battle, this Bonded Heartlock seems pretty practical," Timothy said, toying with the lock in his hand. Then, with a mischievous smile, he added, "Now I can show up in your room anytime I want, even sneak into your bed."

"B-bed?! What would you be doing in my bed? Don't use a Heavenly-level artifact for something weird!" Sylvia shrank back slightly, crossing her arms over her chest.

Timothy immediately came up with an excuse. "What? When it's cold in the winter, I can warm the bed for you. Isn't that thoughtful?"

"And what about summer?" Sylvia shot back.

"Summer? Well, you're always so cool and refreshing. In the summer, I'll just hold you to cool off."

"That's not how cooling off works!" Sylvia's face turned as red as a peach blossom. She couldn't believe how ridiculous Timothy's reasoning was getting.

But before she could react further, space twisted around them, and thanks to the Bonded Heartlock, Timothy had already appeared right beside her.

Sylvia finally understood.

This Heavenly-level artifact had been completely ruined by Timothy's antics!

She bit her lip, unsure how to stop him, and could only glare at him with a mix of embarrassment and frustration.

Their eyes met, and the atmosphere between them grew even more intimate.

The surrounding disciples, who had no idea what the Blossom of Love was or what it signified, looked on in confusion at the scene unfolding before them.

But Holy Maiden Aeliana? She felt a sharp pang in her chest, her nose tingling as if she were about to cry from the sheer emotional overload.

It wasn't just the genuine love between the two that had moved the Blossom of Love—even their cheesy, over-the-top flirting had clearly fed the Blossom of Love to its heart's content.

The Heavenly-level artifact they received was well-deserved, no doubt about it. But the problem was…

These two were flaunting their affection in the Blooming Sanctuary, showing off a treasure that no other disciple had ever been able to obtain, and doing it so freely.

It was as if they were deliberately rubbing it in her face, going out of their way to torment her. It was almost too much to bear!

Holy Maiden Aeliana felt like crying but had no tears left.

"Holy Maiden, where are you going?" one of the nearby female disciples asked as she saw Aeliana turn away.

"I need some time alone," Aeliana replied, her voice trembling slightly, her eyes misty with unshed tears. She retreated to the shade of a nearby tree, curling up with her knees hugged to her chest.

Her golden hair fell softly over her long legs as she sat there, utterly defeated by the couple's relentless display of affection. She felt like she didn't want to deal with the world anymore.

"Ugh, these two are just too much," she muttered, resting her cheek against her knees, her soft face squished slightly in a pout, a hint of grievance in her expression.

Without thinking, she recalled the candy she had received earlier when she and Timothy had been together.

"Hmph!" Aeliana huffed softly, pulling out the rainbow-colored candy and popping it into her mouth with a sigh.

The candy was sweet, melting instantly on her tongue.

But suddenly, her eyes widened in surprise.

She couldn't believe it—this wasn't just any ordinary candy.

The spiritual energy swirling in her mouth was so rich that even she, a Holy Maiden, felt a sense of rejuvenation.

The quality of this candy was far higher than she had ever imagined… much, much higher.