"You did this for..."

"Shhh."

The next second, Erica withdrew one hand, then gently placed a finger near Viktor's lips and softly shushed him.

Perhaps it was her behavior just now that made her bolder.

She suddenly broke free from Victor's embrace and took a few steps back.

At a comfortable distance, Erica gazed intently at Viktor, her eyes serious and perceptive, as if she could see into his very soul.

The tenderness in her eyes stirred subtle ripples on the tranquil lake, gently brushing against Viktor's figure.

Then, she spoke gently:

"There's no reason why, it's just simple."

I like you.

call--

As the words fell, a gentle breeze swept across the lush garden, and the essence of nature suddenly burst forth.

Yes, she likes Victor.

I admire Victor's gentlemanly elegance, as if he were a true aristocrat.

She liked Viktor's integrity and strictness towards her.

I admire Victor's power, the kind of power that surpasses everything and crushes even gods.

Although she didn't understand why Victor had suddenly confessed his feelings back then, it didn't diminish her affection for him now.

I've liked him since I was seventeen.

There's no particular reason why you like someone when you're a teenager. You just like them, there's no reason.

Erica's sudden confession left Victor stunned.

At that moment, he felt a surge of heat rising in his chest, burning his body.

But it wasn't just about heat.

There's also the surging of the waves, the tingling of lightning, the soothing of the wind, the trembling of the earth, and the flourishing of the forest.

The reactions of various elements seemed to emerge simultaneously in him.

Then, Viktor instinctively opened the player's inventory.

I gazed at the dreamlike gem hidden in the backpack.

At this moment, it is shining with dazzling brilliance, dazzling and eye-catching.

Those were precious items given to him by the Duke of Riviera.

It reacted violently to Erica's declaration of love.

"..."

Viktor remained silent.

He didn't take the prop out to examine it closely, because now was not the time to appreciate it.

He knew that Erica had feelings for him, which was why he had used these girls with a clear conscience.

But he didn't expect that today,

Just as they were about to wage war against the gods, Erica confessed her feelings to him.

The boomerang that disappeared ten years ago has finally struck him again today.

Although it's a bit of a headache, but...

He did not choose to disappoint the golden retriever in front of him.

because……

My conditions remain unchanged.

Erica blinked, realizing the deeper meaning behind Victor's words.

She still needs to overcome the calamity and Miss Gwen.

So...

The professor... agreed to her request?!

Before Erica could even get excited, Victor added:

"Similarly, you will have to defeat me first."

As soon as she finished speaking, Erica's smiling face immediately turned gloomy.

Even the lush flowerbeds surrounding Valhalla seemed to lose their color, withering and drooping.

How could this be? Why has the difficulty actually increased?

However, seeing Erica's bitter face, Victor's lips curled into a slight smile.

He waved his hand casually.

Suddenly, a blazing sun appeared in the sea of ​​clouds surrounding the Temple of Heroes, while a torrential downpour poured down from the high heavens.

Thunder rumbled through the dark clouds, and the ground beneath their feet trembled slightly.

The wind howled, and the gale raged.

Amidst this intense convergence of elements, Victor's trench coat fluttered in the wind.

This scene left Erica speechless.

She watched as Victor put his hands back in his pockets, resuming his former arrogant demeanor.

At this moment, all these turbulent elements seemed to have transformed into Victor's loyal servants.

And he is the king of the elements.

That's right, that's exactly it.

Just as she had once resolved to follow in Professor Victor's footsteps.

Chase him, and then surpass him.

Just as the professor said.

At this moment, Erica's gaze was firm.

She ignored the torrential rain and howling wind lashing her face, ignored the thunder and flames flashing in her eyes, ignored the trembling earth beneath her feet and the spreading flowers.

I only felt that the cowardice and disappointment in my heart vanished at that moment.

"Come on, let's go."

"I won't allow the weak to steal a kiss."