Located in the middle of the desert at the edge of a dense tropical rainforest, the once-standing Temple of Fire has now been engulfed by raging flames.
Lava overflowed from the collapsed ruins of the temple, and boiling red bubbles constantly rose from the surface of the vast pit.
Rock fragments piled up on the desert, and giant stones engraved with runes were buried deep in the sand, falling into the desolate land.
It's hard to imagine that a huge and luxurious temple once existed on this devastated land.
The destruction of the Temple of Fire is now no different from that of the Temple of Wind, both caused by Viktor.
However, there is no need to worry too much, after all, these temples originated from nature.
Even if destroyed by human hands, they can still repair themselves after the passage of time and the nourishment of natural elements.
Unless the situation is like that of the Temple of the Wind, where its guardian beast was forcibly dragged out by Victor.
The guardian beasts are the embodiment of the temple's divine power. If even the guardian beasts are taken away, it is tantamount to depriving the temple of its elemental source.
The temple would naturally lose its ability to absorb natural energy and would be unable to recover.
Back then, Victor captured the guardian beast of the Temple of Wind.
It was simply to attract that calamity of wind that flies around the world every day, making it impossible for anyone to catch a trace.
Therefore, after successfully defeating the Calamity of Wind, Viktor returned the large, flying white bird to the Temple of Wind.
The Temple of Wind has now been restored to its original state, which is why Erica was able to challenge the Temple of Wind again.
However, perhaps because Victor had blown the entire temple to pieces, some new problems arose.
At this moment, Erica stood outside the temple, pouting and puffing out her cheeks.
She crossed her arms, her brows furrowed, and stared at Victor with a resentful look in her eyes.
"Professor, why..."
Erica felt a surge of anger welling up inside her.
Although she was pleasantly surprised and excited to be reunited with Professor Victor, she was also genuinely saddened.
Why?
She went through many hardships to find the Temple of Fire, facing countless challenges and spending more than half a year on it.
She even thought this was her best chance yet, but what happened?
Professor Victor came, fine, but why did she have to blow up the entire temple?
The temple is gone, who will fill the gap in her heritage?
Erica wasn't angry about Victor's indiscriminate attack.
After all, she knew that if the professor dared to do that, he must have the confidence and ability to protect her.
She had complete faith in Viktor on this point.
The sudden appearance of the pale figure at the end saved her from danger and confirmed her suspicions.
At this moment, Victor, seeing Erica's somewhat sullen expression, casually commented:
"Erica, you're not young anymore, it's not appropriate for you to use that kind of expression."
Erica: "..."
So you're indirectly implying that I'm an old woman?
That's pretty much it. When Viktor disappeared, it was right around Erica's eighteenth birthday.
Given that Professor Victor took ten years to return, Erica is now 28 years old.
Those who were minors back then have now become much more mature.
Although Erica was a little angry, she suddenly remembered something.
So she pursed her lips, raised an eyebrow, and said with a slightly teasing expression:
"So, Professor, what do you mean?"
Erica bowed slightly to Victor, her smooth figure outlining perfect curves, exuding a charming allure.
She smiled, a hint of provocation in her voice, and said:
"Can I officially start pursuing you?"
After he finished speaking, it was Viktor's turn to fall silent.
Is ten years enough for a girl who was once so shy to become so bold?
Or was it because Erica spent so much time wandering around the desolate temples of heritage across the world that her personality changed?
Finally, Victor did not respond directly to Erica's words, but instead turned his gaze to the side.
Erica then became aware of Victor's gaze.
Following the gaze, her face instantly turned bright red.
She coughed lightly twice and looked at Gwen beside her somewhat embarrassedly.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Gwen, I was just joking."
The professor came, but why did he bring his wife along?
How can she seduce the professor now?
Erica muttered to herself.
However, she also realized something was unusual.
At this moment, Erica cautiously observed Miss Gwen, whose face was cold and aloof, like ice.
Although Erica recognized the silver-haired woman as Miss Gwen, Professor Victor's legal fiancée, at a glance.
But no matter how she looked at it, something felt off.
The appearance may seem to be the same person, but the temperament and feeling are completely different.
It was as if someone else had replaced me, which was very abrupt.
Therefore, she didn't immediately recognize that this goddess-like figure was Grand Knight Gwen.
Moreover, Erica has been challenging the Temple of Fire recently.
This prevented Erica, who was isolated from information, from receiving any news.
Naturally, she was completely unaware of the so-called arrival of the goddess of justice.
Erica just said those things to the professor because she didn't realize he was Gwen.
Miss Gwen... she shouldn't blame her, right?
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