Their ten fingers intertwined tightly.
Castorice could clearly feel the intense throb of life in Derick's blood.
Derick's palm was so warm, it made one reluctant to let go.
"Derick..." Castorice lifted Derick's hand and pressed it tightly against her cheek.
"Your palm is so hot."
The corners of her mouth turned up as she spoke softly.
Then, she reached out her other hand and cupped Derick's cheek. The two of them just looked at each other like that.
They stared at each other for a long time, each seeing only the other in their eyes.
Derick's mind was somewhat troubled.
What should I do next? Are we just going to keep staring at each other like this?
No, I have to quickly think of a way to break the deadlock. Derick, oh Derick, quickly use your experience from conquering dozens of female characters in galgames to come up with a solution!
Suddenly, he felt Castorice's fingers move on his cheek. Her little finger gently hooked and stroked his face.
This small change broke the spell for both of them. Derick leaned over the table and couldn't help but laugh. Castorice also tilted her head, the corners of her mouth curving up significantly.
"Let's go, Derick, let's go out and get something to eat."
Castorice said to Derick.
She didn't want to let go of Derick's hand just yet, and Castorice didn't feel like cooking in the kitchen. So, she decided to take Derick for a good stroll around the market, and then they would eat out when they got tired.
"Mm."
Derick raised his head at this moment, letting Castorice lead him outside by the hand.
After being led a few steps by Castorice, Derick felt something was wrong.
Why am I being led around by Castorice all the time?
Castorice is taking all the initiative.
I'm a handsome young man, my physical development is good enough for a doujinshi, and I also have a lot of theoretical dating experience. How can I always be the one being led?
"It must be because of my height. Once I grow taller, it will definitely get better."
Derick thought to himself.
As he was thinking this, his head remained lowered, his body half a step behind Castorice, his face still flushed. Combined with his fair skin, this appearance drew kind smiles from those around them as they walked out.
Seeing this, Castorice immediately took a step back and walked shoulder-to-shoulder with Derick.
She didn't want others to think Derick had a soft personality.
"Although Derick's personality is cute and adorable now, I don't want him to have this impression in the eyes of outsiders."
Castorice thought to herself.
When two people are together, it might seem like one being strong and the other weak is conducive to a harmonious relationship. But Castorice believed that only put the conflict and grievances onto one person. Only when both sides have their own personalities and strengths can the relationship last longer.
...
Derick and Castorice's earlier interaction had been clearly seen by everyone.
"This woman is actually so powerful?"
Cipher said with her arms crossed, a shocked expression on her face.
She had originally thought that with Castorice's honest personality, even in matters of love, she would hold back and not dare to express herself. But she hadn't expected Castorice to express herself at the most opportune time and in the most appropriate way. Too direct, and Derry might not dare to accept; too subtle, and Derry might not even notice.
"Is this the legendary talented player? Truly terrifying."
Cipher felt that the difficulty of her plan to lure Derick away to be a thief with her had increased significantly.
"I can't possibly end up crying and kneeling, begging him to be a thief with me, can I? That's not my style," Cipher mused, rubbing her chin.
"I'll endure for now, wait for the right moment, and then strike for a one-hit kill."
Cipher thought to herself.
A cat's rebellious spirit is very strong; the more unattainable something is, the more coveted it becomes. Once an opportunity arises, one always wants to try and grab it.
Even if you can't eat the fish, you still have to get a whiff of its scent.
Besides Cipher, Aglaea had certainly also seen the situation.
She sighed softly.
"Aglaea, what's wrong? Why are you sighing again?" Tribbie asked Aglaea.
"My master, it's nothing," Aglaea shook her head.
She knew that in this regard, her thoughts and Tribbie's thoughts were completely different.
She advocated that since separation was inevitable in the future, one should not get emotionally involved at all. Teacher Tribbie, on the other hand, would advocate that precisely because of the uncertainty of the future, one should express their feelings even more now.
"I hope that day comes a little later."
At this moment, such a thought actually arose in Aglaea's mind.
She was very clear about her current state of mind. The day Castorice had to fulfill her mission, she would definitely do everything in her power to make it happen. So now, she could only hope in her heart that that day would arrive a little later.
...
A few days later, at the Grove of Epiphany.
The atmosphere here was even more peaceful than in Okhema city. Numerous scholars exchanged ideas, learned, and conducted academic discussions in the buildings on this towering tree.
It was as if the Black Tide of the outside world of Amphoreus had nothing to do with this place. People were focused on the pursuit of knowledge.
Occasional quarrels were only due to differing academic opinions.
The academic research here was mainly divided into seven schools, and Anaxa was the founder of one of them, the [Nousporists], and one of the Seven Sages of the Grove of Epiphany.
Caenis came here secretly.
In order to find a helper, she had to meet Anaxa at the earliest opportunity, hoping to turn the tables at the next Citizen Assembly.
Her status was sufficient, and she soon arrived at Anaxa's research facility.
Walking into the room, Caenis's gaze fell upon the green-haired 'youth'.
Anaxa turned his head, a faint, almost imperceptible mockery playing on his lips and in his eyes.
Caenis could see this mockery, and her expression was very unsightly. If it weren't for the Citizen Assembly in a while, she would definitely have attacked Anaxa.
Anaxa spoke lightly, "Isn't this Elder Caenis, who detests the Golden Lineage the most? Traveling so far to the Grove of Epiphany to find me, a Golden Lineage member, what do you intend to do?"
"Is that so? So Mr. Anaxagoras considers himself to be on the same side as Aglaea and those Golden Lineage members? In that case, I must indeed apologize for my ignorance."
Although Caenis had a favor to ask, she wasn't the type to easily admit defeat.
"You don't need to use such negotiation tactics. Although I look down on that woman Aglaea, I won't get angry because of such words, unlike her." Anaxa walked in front of Caenis.
"However, I quite approve of your idea in coming here. The secret of that young man named Derick, I am indeed very interested."
Perhaps he can help me explore the true nature of the Titans in this world. Or, even further.
Anaxa thought to himself.
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