Chapter 1290 - Blessings of the Light Goddess (2/2)

At this thought, Lilian clenched her fists. Occasionally, she grumbled to Rhode about her subjects’ displeasure and grievances against him. But back then, Rhode didn’t even bat an eyelid. He simply smiled, caressed her head, and continued with his business. Lilian realized that Rhode didn’t regard the complaints from her subjects at all. Or perhaps, the remarks of those people were like the buzzes of mosquitoes. There wasn’t a need to care at all.

Can I ever be like him?

“… I don’t know.”

At this thought, Lilian shook her head and said.

“I don’t like it this way. It makes me feel like some big shot, but I don’t feel like I’m one at all.”

“… You are the dragon soul heir of the Light Dragon. You rule the light realm.”

“But I don’t like it.”

The other party repeated the sentence again. But for some unknown reason, Lilian felt fed up and resentful all of a sudden.

“I don’t like it this way. Also, I didn’t choose to become the Light Dragon.”

That’s right. Lilian never felt that being the heir of the Light Dragon was a wonderful thing. She lost her parents due to this identity, and the Light Parliament raised her as a puppet. In her memories, this identity of hers only brought her pain and trouble.

“People don’t get to choose what they are born into.”

Facing Lilian’s answer, the voice became more solemn. But even so, Lilian didn’t budge.

“I know. If it weren’t for that, maybe I wouldn’t get to meet Big Brother Rhode and the rest. But I just hate it. All I want is to lead a simple, peaceful life and not go back to those days!”

After Lilian refuted, she seemed to recall something all of a sudden and straightened her slightly curled-up posture. She lifted her head and stared at the statue of the Light Goddess, which she normally wouldn’t do. But now, she looked straight at the statue with a calm, determined gaze, as though the earlier uncertainty and nervousness were fake. At that moment, after letting those words out, Lilian felt like a bird that had broken free from some kind of restraint, soaring high in the blue sky.

“…”

Upon hearing Lilian’s answer, this time, the voice remained silent. After a few moments, it echoed once more.

“… This is your choice, and I won’t comment much about it… Everyone has their own living preference, even dragon soul heirs. You have already made your decision, so you must be responsible… No matter what, that is your decision.”

Along with this statement, the light column grew ever brighter. Dazzling rays of light emanated like rushes of steam, wrapping around Lilian’s petite body.

“So then, sacred heir of light, I hereby bestow upon you my blessings… I already know what you want to do and hope you can succeed. The power of Chaos is really strong. Remember how you’re feeling right now, Lilian. Without unwavering determination, even light will be stained by Chaos, fall, and go down a path that will never lead to liberation. I hope you don’t come to that…”

With that, Lilian witnessed a rich golden brilliance coalesce before her eyes. Shortly after, a large, heavy book with a pure white cover hovered in midair silently. Wrapped all around in thin, golden chains, the book was edged in silver with an ornate and intricate floral pattern. As soon as it appeared, Lilian felt a fresh and powerful aura shrouding her and making her entire body feel more comfortable.

“This is what your predecessor once stored here. And now, it is time for it to be returned to its rightful owner. I know about the secrets of death and the battle against Chaos. I expect you to be successful in bringing the battle between Order and Chaos to a close…”

“Big Brother Rhode will definitely succeed.”

Lilian gnashed her teeth and answered with firm confidence. She gazed at the Book of Life floating before her eyes, hesitated slightly, and eventually extended her arm to take the sacred, life-giving book.

Boom!

At that moment, right before everyone’s eyes, a pair of dragon wings flickering in a golden brilliance appeared behind Lilian’s back. It spread out majestically as if to cover the entire sky. Looking at this scene, many of them were stunned. Not only that, but Mini Bubble Gum and the rest who experienced the inheritance ceremony of the Dark Dragon also raised their guard.

“Goddammit. Leader, are we about to go for a second run? Count me out; I’m not going this time…”

“I don’t think you need to worry about it…”

Rhode felt a little uneasy and replied to Bubble, absent-minded. He knitted his brows and stared at the light column that grew brighter, worried that a teleportation ritual would appear beneath Lilian’s feet and sweep her away. But fortunately, things didn’t turn out as he thought. Shortly after, the blinding light column dimmed gradually, revealing Lilian’s petite figure to everyone. At the same time, the pair of enormous dragon wings also faded away, transforming into light dust that vanished in midair.

“Lilian?”

Gazing at the motionless Lilian who stood before the statue of the Light Goddess, Rhode couldn’t help but call out worriedly. He also sensed that she seemed different somewhere. But he couldn’t decipher where exactly she was different. Meanwhile, unlike Rhode, the young lady standing beside him displayed a glad smile after seeing Lilian.

And at that moment, Lilian finally turned around, looked at Rhode, and showed an elated grin.

“I did it! Big Brother Rhode!”

Lilian cheered, lifting the heavy, white Book of Life high in the air.