Bedside Night Talk

Saine's bedroom door is usually closed. →

Of course, some people can get in.

For example, Serena, because Serena would sometimes help Saine clean his room and take care of his personal hygiene.

It was Serena who entered Saine's room at that moment.

Unlike her usual simple attire, Serena, with her long hair flowing down her shoulders, was wearing a white and light blue low-cut dress.

This was the first time Saine had seen Serena dressed like this.

Today seems to be a special day, Serena wants to show her best side to Saine.

He slowly walked towards Saine's bedside.

As she moved forward, Serena's cheeks visibly flushed.

This should also be the first time Serena has shown such boldness and initiative.

Serena had no choice but to be bold; if she didn't make a decision now, she might lose her only chance and regret it for the rest of her life.

Finally, Serena walked up to Saine.

There was not much light in the room at the moment, but thanks to his excellent night vision and the Mental Strength of Level-1 Magician, Saine was able to see the scene before him clearly.

Unlike her initial shyness and bashfulness, when Serena finally stood before Saine, she displayed confidence and decisiveness.

It seems that Serena has made preparations and thought everything through.

Next, the choice fell Saine's side Saine.

"Cousin..." A soft and sweet voice came from Serena's mouth.

Saine had spoken with Serena countless times before, but this was the first time he had ever heard that Serena could make such a soft, seductive voice.

It was just an ordinary name, but in an instant, it seemed to evoke many associations for Saine.

Even the heart that had long been dormant couldn't help but stir up again.

The subtle changes in both physiology and psychology did not affect Saine's will or judgment.

He has some self-control, and he is also well aware that Serena is somewhat different from the other women he has met before.

First of all, while Serena's relationship with Lina wasn't as close as that of Saine and Lina, it was almost as intimate as that of Saine and his senior sister, Fei'er.

After all, they had lived together for so many years, and Serena had provided a lot of help to Saine in terms of housework and daily experiments.

Furthermore, the added element of familial bond made it even more difficult for Saine to see her as Mary, the Intermediate Magic Apprentice with whom he had a one-night stand, or as the one left behind by Sain.

The female Knight Red Scales left a certain impression.

There was no one-night stand between Saine and Serena. If Saine made a move on her, it meant that Saine would have to take full responsibility.

Although his personality has a touch of Black Wizard Apprentice, Saine still has this bottom line.

He knew all too well that his relationship with his Cousin Serena could not be just a "casual fling".

It was precisely because of this sense of responsibility that Saine was unwilling to touch Serena so casually.

Not only for his own sake, but also Saine didn't want to harm Serena.

From the darkness came the distinct sound of Saine's sigh.

Saine sat up from the edge of the bed and said to Serena, who had walked up to him, "You really didn't have to do this..."

Serena's confidence and decisiveness were shattered in an instant by Saine's words.

Her beautiful expression was instantly filled with trepidation and fear. She whispered, "Cousin, don't you like me?"

When Serena asked him a question, Saine shook his head.

Saine's head-shaking gesture rekindled a glimmer of hope in Serena.

Before Serena could process what was happening, Saine said, "How short is the life of an ordinary person."

"Even a magic apprentice who has just begun to learn the Truth Veins, no matter how hard he tries, can only have a lifespan of a little over a hundred years."

"Only those who reach the level of Formal Magician and possess a lifespan of over a thousand years can be considered to have truly stepped onto the path of Truth Exploration."

Life is short, but Truth is eternal.

"What I care about more is the path of Truth, not the emotional bonds of a few decades," Saine said.

Perhaps what Saine said was too profound and mysterious, because Serena, sitting on the edge of the bed, shook her head, looking bewildered and not quite understanding.

"What does this have to do with us? I'm willing..." Serena exclaimed excitedly.

Saine silenced Serena's words with his finger.

Perhaps because it was the first time he had made such an intimate move with Serena, Serena's face immediately turned red with embarrassment, and her body visibly went limp.

Saine's Cousin Serena is wonderful in every way.

She is gentle, hardworking, and beautiful, and in every way, Saine doesn't need to worry about her.

Not only can she take care of Saine's daily life and housework, but she can also help Saine in the laboratory, making her one of the ideal partners.

Saine also saw this.

But compared to a temporary

Pleasure and indulgence— Saine saw things much deeper.

To encourage and motivate Serena, Saine placed his hand on Serena's bare shoulder and sat down beside Serena on the bed, saying, "It's not that I dislike you, but I think you made a hasty decision."

"Perhaps this is just a momentary impulse of yours, and you might meet an even more outstanding person of the opposite sex in the future."

"And I'm about to leave the Wizard World for nearly thirty years..."

Before Saine could finish speaking, Serena excitedly declared, "I've thought it through, and I'm willing to wait for you for thirty years at the Azure Source Holy Tower!"

Serena's answer made Saine shake his head with a wry smile.

Finally, Saine revealed his true feelings to Serena: "Let's become Formal Magician as soon as possible!"

"I will agree to be with you once you become Formal Magician."

"Before that, you should focus more of your attention and energy on the Truth Exploration and the study of magic."

"The lifespan of ordinary humans and magic apprentices is too short. If you really want to stay with me for a long time, becoming Formal Magician is the best outcome."

"Otherwise, even if we were together now, a mere few decades of feelings would only leave lasting pain on our future Road of Truth," Saine said.

This time, Saine finally understood what Serena meant by being so straightforward.

She suddenly realized that if she sacrificed herself for Saine today, and Saine returned from the Plane Battlefield thirty years later...

At that time, Saine will still be young and charming, but what if she fails to become a Formal Magician and becomes an old woman?

If this is truly the outcome, Serena would rather never see Saine again and leave for distant lands.

She will forever keep her most beautiful and youthful side in Saine's heart.

Suddenly filled with a desire to explore the Truth and Arcane Truth of magic, Serena, though she didn't force herself on Saine afterward, still held Saine hand tightly and said, "Cousin, you'll wait for me, right?"

"I will definitely become Formal Magician and won't let you down!" Serena declared resolutely.

"Yes, I will wait for that day to come."

"If you remain true to your original aspirations after becoming Formal Magician, I will accept your affection."

"But it's too early now," Saine said.