LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 430: I told you, there was no need for a rescue
"Propose... marriage?"
Azura's voice trembled slightly as she spoke. "Are you sure this could really be the key to breaking through to the Emperor level?"
But more importantly...
Azura's attention had already shifted from cultivation techniques to something far more pressing. "You're actually going to propose to Goddess Sylvia?!"
After all, she'd spent countless days watching Timothy and the goddess practically glued to each other, showing off their affection in every possible way. It was like they couldn't bear to be apart for even a second.
Still, Azura hadn't expected that Timothy would actually go through with proposing to the goddess.
Just the announcement of their relationship had already caused an uproar across the entire world, with countless sects buzzing with shock.
By now, who knows how many of Sylvia's admirers had nearly cried themselves to death, desperately drawing circles in the dirt to curse Timothy.
Even now, many practitioners across the Elant continent were still reeling from the bombshell news.
But no one knew that Timothy was already thinking about proposing.
"Shh, keep it down for now. I want to surprise Sylvia," Timothy said, pressing a finger to his lips, signaling Azura to lower her voice.
Azura quickly quieted down, but the excitement in her eyes was impossible to hide. "Can I ask a few questions first?"
"As long as they're within reason, go ahead."
"Great! So, my questions are...
When exactly are you planning to propose? When's the wedding? How are you going to propose? Are you giving her flowers? A Mana Crystal? A magical artifact? Or something else?
And what are you going to say when you propose? Are you going to—"
"Ouch!"
Before she could finish her barrage of questions, Timothy gave her a light smack on the head, causing her to clutch it in pain, her eyes welling up.
Timothy couldn't help but laugh. "I said you could ask questions, but I didn't mean you should ask every single one under the sun. What's next? Are you going to ask what color underwear the goddess will be wearing on the day I propose?"
Azura went silent for a moment. "So... what color will she be wearing?"
"Ugh."
And with that, she got another playful chop to the head.
"Ow, ow, ow! I can't help it! The moment I heard you were proposing to the Holy Emperor, I got way too excited and lost control."
Azura rubbed her head pitifully, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
Even though Timothy had gone easy on her, ever since reaching the Holy Emperor level, even the lightest touch hurt like hell.
She wondered how the goddess was doing lately...
"Don't worry. When the wedding happens, you'll be there to see everything with your own eyes. All your curiosity will be satisfied then," Timothy said with a chuckle.
"Yeah, the wedding... Oh! That reminds me of something!"
Azura's eyes suddenly lit up. "You said I'm a dragon, but I'm also your pet. So, when the wedding happens, do I attend as a bridesmaid or as the chauffeur?
If I'm the chauffeur, I don't want to miss out on all the delicious food by being stuck in the parking lot. But if I'm a bridesmaid, I'm not exactly the goddess's pet, am I?
Ugh, this is so confusing."
Timothy: "..."
He couldn't help but feel a little exasperated by Azura's train of thought. Awkwardly, he suggested, "Why not be both the chauffeur and the bridesmaid?"
"That's it! I can do both!"
It was as if a whole new world had opened up for Azura. She was so excited by the idea that she practically jumped for joy.
"I never thought I'd be a dragon with two jobs. Truly worthy of the title Dragon King, woohoo!"
Azura was practically bouncing with excitement, but as she jumped around, she suddenly seemed to realize where she was—inside the Sky Sanctuary. It was a place that brought her a joy far greater than even sitting on the Dragon King's throne back at the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon.
She paused, glancing around at the Sky Sanctuary, then back at Timothy. Her eyes gradually softened, and her expression became more serious.
Stepping closer to Timothy, her face took on a rare, earnest look. "Coming back to the Sky Sanctuary was my choice as the Dragon King. I have no regrets, not even a little."
She hesitated for a moment, then added in a quieter, slightly embarrassed tone, "Because, honestly... being a pet is actually kind of fun."
Azura's voice was soft, and though she couldn't bring herself to meet Timothy's gaze, lowering her head slightly, Timothy could clearly sense the sincerity in her words.
For a moment, Timothy said nothing. He simply reached out and gently ruffled Azura's hair, his touch even softer than usual.
...
Meanwhile, in the Sky Sanctuary, a routine report was underway. After much internal debate, several High Priests, led by Elder Turner, finally couldn't hold back any longer. They bowed deeply before Sylvia, pleading with her.
"Goddess, perhaps I should lead the disciples to the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon to rescue Azura. Over the past year, many of the disciples have grown fond of her. Even though she's the Dragon King, she loves the Sky Sanctuary more than anyone else."
Elder Turner continued, his voice filled with concern. "More importantly, Azura's dragon bloodline is incredibly pure. For those old dragons, their true goal might not just be to have her reclaim the Dragon King's throne. They might be after her bloodline itself.
To those ancient dragons, nothing is more important than the purity of their bloodline. They might stop at nothing to get what they want, even if it means doing something reckless.
If we let them take Azura back to the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon, it could be very dangerous for her!"
Before coming to the main hall, many disciples had begged the elders to bring this matter to the goddess's attention. That was why they had finally mustered the courage to enter the Sky Sanctuary and report the situation, hoping the goddess would issue an order.
The elders' faces were filled with worry.
However, Sylvia's response was shockingly indifferent, as if their concerns were of no consequence to her. "There's no need."
Her words left the elders stunned.
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They hadn't expected Sylvia to refuse so decisively. After all, the goddess had always seemed fond of Azura.
Why, then, was she acting so unconcerned now?
Suppressing the unease in his heart, Elder Turner spoke again, this time more urgently. "But, Goddess, if we don't act soon, Azura—"
Before he could finish, he and the other elders suddenly sensed two familiar presences returning to the peak of the Sky Sanctuary.
Those presences were...
"Timothy and Azura... Azura's back!" Elder Turner froze in place, dumbfounded.
Just moments ago, he and the other elders had been wracked with worry, thinking time was running out. And now, they had returned?
No wonder the goddess had refused so easily. Could it be that...
"I told you, there was no need for a rescue."
From her seat deep within the hall, Sylvia's lips curled into a faint, coldly beautiful smile. "Because Timothy was with her."