Damn.
Had I completely forgotten about this?
His energy had drained too rapidly, and he had failed to replenish it in time. As a result, he had temporarily lost his keen perception of space and time. Combined with this sudden surprise, it had caused Lake to forget his current situation for a moment.
Keisha pressed up against his back and blinked her large eyes. "Darling, what's wrong?"
Lake came to his senses in an instant. He turned around, embraced Keisha, and smiled. "I was just thinking about what kind of gift I should give you as your betrothal gift."
The moment he finished speaking.
The Water of the Heavenly River of Light transformed and poured straight into the gently flowing Source of Light.
Sacred Sword of Light.
Sacred Light Battle Suit.
Sacred Light Wings.
All three emerged and fell before Lake, appearing within the sight of Keisha, who was draped in nothing but a thin veil. The three treasures drawn from the Golden Legend were now almost reflecting the light here in perfect harmony.
"...So beautiful."
"Thank you."
"..."
Keisha was silent for a while. She looked at the scene above the three treasures, where a magnificent seven-colored rainbow shimmered amid the light. "I was talking about the rainbow."
Lake nodded. "I know. That's why you don't need to thank me."
Keisha smiled as well.
Her smile... was breathtakingly beautiful.
"Darling, did you make this rainbow?"
"This rainbow appeared because of these three treasures. Naturally, you don't need to thank me."
"All right."
Hearing Lake's completely serious explanation, Keisha smiled to herself and kissed him. "I'm very satisfied. Thank you, darling."
Lake smiled faintly.
Within a single breath.
Wearing the Sacred Light Battle Suit and the radiant boots that accentuated her long, straight legs, holding the Sacred Sword of Light—also