In the pavilion of Linley's palace, Linley held Delia in his arms.
"I have a gift for you."
Linley spoke suddenly, and Delia's interest was piqued.
Linley took a stone sculpture straight out of his Space Ring.
The sculpture was enormous, depicting five girls with different expressions.
And that girl was none other than Delia.
Delia, looking a little shy as she greeted Linley for the first time.
Delia, looking a little nervous as she went shopping with Linley on their first date.
Delia, stepping down from a carriage amid heavy snow, like a white lotus.
Delia, her face full of worry as she said her final goodbye when they parted.
And Delia, smiling as Linley had imagined her while carving.
The tear tracks at the corners of Delia's eyes had yet to dry. At the sight of the sculpture, her tears fell uncontrollably once more.
In her relationship with Linley, Delia had always been the one to take the initiative.
She had even often wondered whether Linley truly had a place for her in his heart.
But when she saw this sculpture, all her doubts vanished completely.
"I named this sculpture Love." Linley gently wiped the tears from Delia's cheeks. "It was because of this sculpture that I broke through and became a Low-God. Now, I'm giving it to you as a gift. Delia, how about we get married once we come of age?"
Linley's words made Delia's breathing quicken.
But Delia still nodded repeatedly.
They would marry when they came of age.
It would be soon.
In less than six years, they could get married.
Delia did not leave Linley's palace until late that night.
Afterward, however, Dixie also came to see Linley.
In just over a year, Dixie had become a Level Seven Mage.
Under the High