Running along the shore of Lake Myerzu, the two individuals sprinted for an extended period. It was not until they surmounted a low hill that, in an instant, a broad and magnificent view unfolded before them: Butterflies, scattered like twinkling stars, fluttered and danced throughout the sky, while an indigo expanse of flower fields undulated gracefully with the gentle breeze. In the distance, the melodious and lingering sound of a flute wafted from the lakeside town, contributing to the serene and harmonious symphony of the lake and the sky.

  The town of Myerzu was renowned as a scenic wonderland, a place where numerous boys would bring their beloved girls to pour out their hearts and express their deepest affections. At this very moment, in the heart of the flower sea, only Tia and Kenley remained. Standing there in tranquil silence, they savored the enchanting fragrance of the blossoms and were fully immersed in the rare and breathtaking beauty of the scene.

  "Is this the place you intended to bring me to, Master?" Tia stepped into the flower bed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Having never beheld the flower sea of Myerzu before, she was completely entranced and lost in the refreshing and invigorating spectacle before her.

  Kenley nodded and took a deep, contemplative breath.

  "This is precisely the place I desired to bring you to, the indigo flower sea of Myerzu. It is said that the founding monarch of the Cain Empire first met his empress right here," Kenley explained.

  A faint blush crept across Tia's cheeks as she seemed to grasp the underlying reason why Kenley had brought her to this special place. She subtly raised her head and stole a glance at Kenley, who was also gazing intently at her at that moment. In that instant, everything else seemed to pale in significance. All she yearned for was to stand by her master's side in quiet companionship, through all the vicissitudes of life, be it the trials of aging, the hardships of illness, or the inevitability of death.

  Kenley felt the same way. He had already come to regard Tia as his beloved woman, which was precisely why he had deliberately selected this particular mission today.

  With a gentle smile, Kenley knelt down on one knee and extended his right hand gracefully."My dear Princess, would you do me the honor of sharing a dance with me?"

  The blush on Tia's face deepened considerably. She had never anticipated that Kenley would extend such an invitation to dance with her at this very moment.

  She did not decline. Instead, she delicately placed her slender finger into Kenley's palm. In that very instant, the sky and the earth seemed to brighten, dispelling the previous air of tension between them. All that remained was the rhythmic thumping of their hearts and the sweet, pervasive fragrance that filled the air.

  "I wonder which dance the valiant knight is proficient in?" Tia's voice was soft and tender, like melted sugar that seeped into Kenley's heart, filling it with warmth.

  "The Waltz of Light," Kenley replied.

  A hint of surprise flashed across Tia's face. She had not expected her master to mention this particular dance. This was a renowned dance of the Church of Light. Far from being ignorant of the arts of dance and music, the Church of Light had, in fact, composed many awe-inspiring pieces.

  "It's a pity there's no music to accompany us," Tia remarked with a touch of regret.

  Just then, whether by chance or design, the original soft and lingering sound of the flute suddenly transformed. The timbre became more resplendent and solemn, and the volume grew louder and more sacred. Influenced by the music, the butterflies in the vicinity also began to change their behavior. They started to flutter around Kenley and Tia, encircling them completely.

  "Ah..." Tia was taken aback by this unexpected turn of events. Could it be that all of this had been orchestrated by her master?

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  But something didn't seem right. She had been with her master throughout the day, and he had not made any prior arrangements. Could it be that he had secretly planned this in advance when she was not around?

  However, Kenley was well aware that at this specific time each day, the musicians in the town by the Lake Myerzu would invariably play this very tune. It had long since become a cherished tradition in this place, though Tia was as yet unaware of it.

  "Please," Kenley said, gently pulling Tia forward a step.

  Tia nodded slightly and followed closely behind. With one hand clasped in the other and the other hand resting on each other's waists, the two began to dance amidst the sea of flowers.

  Kenley took a step forward with his left foot, and Tia gracefully stepped back in response. Their eyes met, filled with affection and joy.

  "Master, may I inquire who taught you how to dance so proficiently?" Tia asked curiously.

  "I once watched a ceremony at the Grand Cathedral of Light, and I managed to learn it on my own," Kenley replied.

  Their dance movements changed once again. Tia lowered her posture and suddenly pulled back forcefully, only to be promptly and firmly pulled back by Kenley.

  "Master, I love you so dearly!" Tia exclaimed.

  "Call me husband," Kenley said.

  "What?!" Tia exclaimed in surprise.

  "Call me husband," Kenley repeated.

  "Husband!!!" Tia finally complied.

  "Yes! My wife!!!" Kenley responded with a smile.

  "This is such an embarrassing term..." Tia said, blushing.

  Kenley smiled but offered no explanation. As the music drew to a close, Kenley gently hooked his arm around Tia's waist with one hand and extended the other, creating a graceful and elegant pose for her. The two remained motionless in that final posture, their hearts filled with emotions that lingered for a long time...

  ...

  "Master, is this the place you've been searching for all along?" Tia had become more lively and cheerful. After that long and beautiful dance, the relationship between the two had become even more harmonious.

  Although Tia still found it difficult to consistently call him husband, Kenley did not mind. His original intention had not been to constrain Tia. Simply achieving the goal of expressing his heartfelt feelings to her was sufficient for him.

  As for whether Tia could fully comprehend his emotions, Kenley was confident that with her intelligence, she would surely understand.

  The two of them had now arrived at a hilly region in the eastern part of the lakeside, which was also the location of the lair of the Demonic Moles. According to the mission document, a significant number of Demonic Moles had recently emerged, causing substantial damage to the crops. It seemed that a small leader had risen among them, providing them with a sense of organization and making them even more challenging to defend against.

  Consequently, Kenley's mission was to eliminate this small leader.

  Kenley knew that it was a level 25 elite Demonic Mole. In addition to the skills possessed by all ordinary Demonic Moles, it was capable of using two spells of the second rank.

  The earth magic spells were: Spikes of the Earth and Earth Armor.

  The Spikes of the Earth primarily launched sudden protrusions from the ground. The magical damage it inflicted was slightly lower than that of a second-rank fireball, yet it still carried a lethality of 65 points. Given Kenley's current strength, he had to exercise extreme caution.

  The Earth Armor spell significantly enhanced physical defense and provided a small amount of magic resistance. It increased physical defense by 20 points and magic resistance by 8 points.

  With Kenley's current attack power, striking the elite Demonic Mole protected by the Earth Armor would be akin to merely tickling it. Therefore, Kenley's current objective was to level up first and enhance his basic attributes, thereby naturally increasing his combat effectiveness.

  Attempting to defeat the elite Demonic Mole in one fell swoop through sheer recklessness would be futile. Of course, he could also hold the elite Demonic Mole at bay while allowing Tia to use her magic to wear it down, but that approach would be extremely risky.

  This was because the elite Demonic Mole had the ability to summon its companions, commonly referred to as minions in online games. Such enemies were the most troublesome, for once caught in a chaotic battle, there was a high likelihood of being gradually worn down from all directions and ultimately succumbing to exhaustion.

  To ensure a more secure outcome, the best strategy was to first eliminate the minions surrounding the elite Demonic Mole and then deal with the leader itself.

  Glancing around, Kenley made his choice.

  "Tia, you remember our previous coordination, don't you? Let's execute it just like we did before," Kenley reminded her.

  "Absolutely! I remember, Tia does!" Tia replied enthusiastically.

  "Good. Here's my plan..." Kenley elaborated his plan in detail. After listening attentively, Tia nodded repeatedly.

  "Do you understand?" Kenley asked.

  "As expected of you, Master. I've learned a great deal from you," Tia said with a sweet smile.