Son of Light 20
When graduation was approaching, Yan Yi found Lu Li and said, "Lu Li, I need your help."
"What's wrong?" Luli asked.
"The Dragon Clan's coming-of-age trial is about to begin," Yan Yi explained, "I need to pass the trial to gain true dragon power. But the trial is dangerous, and I need a strong partner."
Luli nodded: "I will help you."
When Xin heard the news, he immediately expressed his desire to join in: "Such an interesting thing, how can I be left out?"
Philomena and Titus also expressed their support: "Let's go together!"
On the day of the trial, the five of them arrived at the sacred land of the dragon clan. Their task was to defeat a powerful abyssal beast. Luli and Xin worked in perfect harmony, while Philomena provided support with elven magic, while Titus and Yanyi spearheaded the frontal assault.
After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the monster, and Yan Yi successfully passed the trial and gained the power of the dragon clan.
"Thank you," Yan Yi said gratefully, "Without you, I might not be able to complete the trial."
Luli shook his head: "We are friends, this is what should be done."
Xin patted Yan Yi's shoulder and said, "Next time you have something good like this, remember to invite us."
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Ryan invited Luli and his friends to participate in the traditional festival of the orcs. During the festival, the orcs sang and danced in a lively atmosphere.
"Luli, try this," Ryan handed him a cup of traditional orc drink.
Luli took the cup and took a sip. The drink tasted a bit spicy, but had a sweet aftertaste.
"How is it?" Ryan asked.
Luli nodded: "It tastes good."
Xin came over and said with a smile: "Little Antique, you finally learned to enjoy life."
Luli glanced at him and shook his head helplessly.
The climax of the festival was the bonfire dance. Xin took Luli's hand and said, "Come on, little antique, let's dance again."
Luli didn't refuse and followed Xin onto the dance floor. The two of them looked particularly close in the light of the bonfire.
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After returning from the Orc tribe, his school life was coming to an end. Looking at the dormitory where he had lived for four years, Luli's eyes flashed with reluctance. Finally, he sighed and walked out. Not long after he left, Xin followed with a flash of light in his eyes.
Luli sat alone on the roof of the academy, looking at the starry sky in the distance. Xin came over and sat beside him.
"Luli," Xin said softly, "I want to tell you something."
Luli turned to look at him: "What?"
Xin took a deep breath and said seriously: "I like you. I have liked you since the first time we met. Will you be with me?"
Luli was stunned and silent for a moment, then said softly, "I'm sorry, I can't accept it."
Xin's expression froze instantly: "Why?"
Luli lowered his head. "Because I am the Son of Light, my body and soul have been dedicated to the God of Light. I cannot..."
Xin's eyes dimmed, but he quickly forced a smile: "It's okay, I understand."
Luli looked at Xin's lost expression and suddenly lowered his head, thus missing the man's slightly distorted and joyful expression. Luli felt a pang of sadness in his heart. He knew that he liked Xin too, but he could not go back on his oath.
Philomena heard about this from somewhere, and before leaving, she found Luli and asked softly, "Are you okay?"
Luli nodded: "I'm fine."
Philomena sighed: "Xin is a good man, but he also understands your choice."
Luli was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I know."
Titus and Yan Yi also came over and patted Luli on the shoulder: "Whatever decision you make, we support you."
Luli looked at his friends and felt a warm feeling in his heart: "Thank you."
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Before graduating from the academy, one must pass a trial. This year's graduation task is to travel the mainland in a team and obtain the required items. Although the relationship between Luli and Xin is a bit subtle, the two still maintain a tacit understanding of cooperation.
"Luli, let's form a team?" Xin suggested.
Lu Li looked into his sparkling red eyes and finally couldn't help but let go. Lu Li nodded, suppressed the complicated emotions in his eyes, and whispered, "Okay."
The trial required teams to complete a series of magical tasks. Luli and Xin formed a team, and later Philomena, Titus, and Yanyi also joined their team.
Seeing Xin whispering in his ear that they should kick the other people out of the team, Lu Li felt a little funny. He grabbed the man's strong arm and said seriously:
"Xin, I know what you're thinking, but this is the last time we team up. I don't want to have any regrets. I want to go on adventures with my friends, to have fun and play, to experience some time that's all mine. You know I can't reciprocate your feelings. After this team-up, we may not meet again, and even if we do, it won't be just a simple classmate relationship like now."
Luli sensed Xin's silence and opened his mouth with difficulty, "I'm sorry."
This time Xin did not reject Luli's proposal, even though he had been using practical actions to show how much he liked Luli along the way.
Luli and Xin's cooperation became increasingly harmonious. Whether it was breaking complex magic circles or defeating powerful magical creatures, they performed with ease.
In the end, they successfully obtained the monster eggs needed for the trial. At the graduation ceremony, Xin suddenly leaned close to Luli's ear and gently kissed the side of Luli's cheek. Sober and restrained, the man said in a hoarse voice: "Little antique, I love you."
The tips of Luli's ears turned slightly red, and he clenched the corner of his clothes tightly in his hands, but he did not dodge or respond.
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Luli stood on the college's bell tower, looking at the sunset in the distance. Xin came over and stood beside him.
“Time flies,” Xin said softly.
Luli nodded: "Yeah."
Xin turned to look at him, a hint of reluctance in his eyes: "What are your plans after graduation?"
Luli was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I will return to the Temple of Light and continue to fulfill my duties."
Xin smiled and said, "Then I might travel around the continent and see the world."
Lu Li glanced at him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Take care."
Xin nodded and suddenly reached out to ruffle his hair: "You too, little antique."
Luli didn't dodge, but just said softly: "Thank you."
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