Son of Light 24
"So, I don't regret it, Luli. Even if I die, a new God of Light will be born to replace me, but there is only one of you.
I am very glad that you love me as well, and our hearts are together, which is different from the time in Xiluweier."
"Have you ever thought about what the believers should do?" Luli asked, avoiding his gaze.
"You think I don't care about the lives of believers, right? Luli, are you disappointed?"
Xin hooked his arm around the young man's thin shoulders, looked at the tears sliding down his eyes, and couldn't help but step forward and kiss his thin red eyelids, wiping away the salty tears with the tip of his tongue.
Xin held Luli's face and smiled, "This is the last thing I will tell you."
"Every ten thousand years, before I inevitably fall into a deep sleep, I will allocate most of my divine power to build their final home and preserve the last spark of fire for them. Not only me, but other gods will do the same. It's not what you think, Luli."
Xin sighed, "My followers believe in me and give me all their love. How could I not protect them?"
Luli wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and blinked embarrassedly. Seeing this, Xin's heart beat fast and she held him in her arms lovingly.
Luli leaned in the man's strong arms, blocking out the messy thoughts in her mind and emptying her mind for a long time until the man handed her something.
"What is this?" Luli asked, looking at the glowing blood-red ruby.
Xin blinked. "This is my divine blood crystal. Take this to Star Valley and give it to the believers. It will help them withstand the erosion of the abyss and transition to a new era."
"What are you going to do?" Luli looked at Xin without blinking, his eyes gradually becoming fierce.
Xin sighed inwardly and looked at the young man seriously. He felt that it was not easy to fool him, so he had to say.
"My dear, my godhead has been contaminated. This is the kingdom of God that my divine consciousness finally constructed. Now I am only a fragment of divine consciousness. Later, I will transport this kingdom of God and you to Star Valley. You and the believers will welcome the arrival of a new era."
Xin couldn't help but touch Luli's hair, and said in a low and elegant voice, "Goodbye, my only love."
"You're talking nonsense." Luli couldn't help but swear. He looked at the man's surprised expression and slapped him in the face.
There was a crisp sound, and Xin's head tilted aside after being hit, and then he was grabbed by the collar and shaken hard.
"Who needs your protection? This is how you treat me? You want me to watch you die? You are so vicious! Do you want me to regret my love for you for the rest of my life? This is more horrifying than the black wizard's curse. I tell you, don't even think about sending me away! You're dreaming!"
Luli said viciously, his eyes inadvertently filled with tears again, his sparkling blue eyes full of grievance and despair.
Xin's heart was shocked. He ignored the strangeness in his chest and hugged Luli's thin body with heartache.
The two were speechless for a moment, and after a moment Lu Li said:
"Don't even think about getting rid of me. If you really want to die, kill me first and then kill yourself."
The young man's oath fell into his ears like thunder, and the frightened man got goose bumps all over his body. He opened his mouth with difficulty.
"But I can't bear to see you die. That would make me completely lose control. Don't say the word death again, Luli."
"You also know the meaning of this word." Luli twisted the man's waist and said viciously again while the other frowned.
"Is your fall what I want to see?"
"Vestalia, do you still have a heart?"
"Can you bear to see me become a widow? If you die, I will find another man, and I want to do it with him... well."
Before Luli could finish her words, the man's lips were sealed with an eager kiss, and the rest of her words were cut off by the two people's rapid breathing.
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"His Royal Highness the Holy Son hasn't woken up yet."
"I understand. I will inform Lord Mortis."
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The sound of a faint conversation came from outside. Luli couldn't help but open his eyes. Everything he saw was very unfamiliar, but the man was no longer in front of him.
Luli pressed his aching forehead without saying a word, but his eyes gradually became bloodshot. The boundless loneliness seemed to lock him tightly, making him look very fragile.
"You finally woke up."
A familiar voice came to his ears. Luli looked up and saw Mortis, who was wearing a cardinal robe, looking down at him. His eyes were very complicated. When he saw Luli looking at him, he continued.
"The new Holy See needs a qualified Pope to guide the believers. This position can only be held by you. I..."
Mortis paused for a second, "Neither is suitable for Lindy."
"Where is Lord Lucius?" Luli avoided the topic and asked back.
"...The great God of Light used his divine power to cleanse the filth from Lord Lucius's body, but... it was too late."
Lindy's voice came from outside, arriving before she even showed up.
She opened the tent and walked in. There was no expression on her cold face. She didn't care that Luli's face had turned pale, and spoke bluntly.
"Last month, we held a simple funeral for Lord Lucius. He has been buried in the hills behind Star Valley. You can visit him anytime."
Luli lowered his head and said nothing.
"Lulli, we know you're sad, but the Holy See urgently needs a new commander. You must cheer up."
Mortis couldn't help but persuade.
Luli raised his hand and touched his face. It was ice cold and no tears could flow.
He waved his hand and said in a hoarse voice, "No, Mortis, you will be the new Pope."
Without waiting for Mortis to speak, Luli took out the divine blood crystal from his arms and divided it into two parts. He held the smallest piece in his hand, and gave the rest to the two of them.
Looking at the divine blood crystal that was emitting a magnificent light, Luli said softly:
"I have fought for the Holy See for several years. Now, can you please allow me to be willful for once as a junior?"
"This is... a divine blood crystal." Lindy frowned as she stared at the gem before her. "Where did you get it from... No, that's not right. Did you see the great God of Light?"
Ignoring Lindy's gleaming gaze, Luli evaded the main point and said, "The new Pope will be chosen from among you two. I swear on the Blood Crystal of the God of Light that I will obey your orders absolutely."
Lindy agreed without hesitation. Luli looked at the silent Mortis and they stared at each other silently.
The middle-aged man sighed deeply and finally nodded silently.
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The moment the divine blood crystal was placed into the hub of the barrier, the entire valley was automatically filled with white flowers. Luli stood quietly on the top of the mountain behind the Star Valley, looking at the small hill, and bent down to present it with a bouquet of flowers.
Gripping the divine blood crystal on his chest, Luli took off the scorching sun necklace he was wearing. The magic stone inlaid in the center of the necklace had shattered.
Luli touched it and gently placed the necklace in front of Lucius's tombstone.
Luli stayed in the back mountain for a day and a night. When Mortis ran over to see him again, he had disappeared.
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