City A, summer.
At a resting spot near a suburban attraction, Nol was checking off items on his memo while munching on a popsicle. Ever since he and Teest began using reversion to visit his family, "keeping track of the timeline" became a mandatory task.
They were currently in August, not long after the Joy Garden explosion incident. In one or two months, they would be back to their first timeline visit to Earth. Then they could travel between Earth and Tahe without having to use reversion.
"The timing is pretty spot-on, honey. We just had our wedding in Tahe last month." Teest grabbed Nol's popsicle and took a bite while openly reading his phone screen. Everything seemed in order, as if they were a typical couple who married after moving cities.
"Actually, my mom hinted at it the last time we came back." Nol kept munching on the popsicle, speaking through his bites. "She asked seriously if marriages abroad were valid domestically, then said we've been together too long, and we should consider taking things further…"
"She's very considerate." Teest grinned and sat on a rock, enjoying the cool mountain breeze.
Nol was momentarily at a loss to explain tradition of elder relatives pressuring for marriage in Country C, but he figured it was fine as long as Teest was happy. Besides, this time, he did plan to organize a wedding on Earth.
A stable job to reassure his parents was confirmed. Thanks to Officer Luo, Nol and Teest were officially registered with the authorities, ensuring that they wouldn't have a situation where they couldn't be traced.
A new house to reassure his parents was purchased. Nol carefully produced some gold to provide himself with just the right amount of assets. He had considered using reversion to buy lottery tickets, but the tides of fate swept that idea away.
Finally, a reassuring partner for his parents—or pretending to be—was right by his side. It had been nearly six years since he first brought Teest to meet his parents on Earth. During these years, Nol visited his parents every week, subtly hinting at their relationship's stability.
With a consistent drip, his parents' attitude shifted from "restless" to "just watching without interfering", and then from "just watching without interfering" to "having a foreign exchange godson" thanks to someone's sweet talk. As a former top-level assassin, Teest certainly had a knack for being charming.
With everything in place, bringing up the wedding and going public with their relationship wouldn't face resistance from his parents. They could follow Tahe's example and have a simple family wedding.
Or so Nol thought.
"No way!" That night, Father Xu rejected the proposal outright, his face flushing with red.
"Dad?" Nol's hand holding the chopsticks froze, with a piece of meat still between them.
Teest stayed silent, just looking pitifully at Father Xu, like a small animal tossed into the snow along with the cardboard box.
"Speak calmly if you have something to say!" Mother Xu chided. "Don't scare the kids."
Father Xu cleared his throat twice. "You don't get to marry twice in a lifetime. You can't just make do with the yard! You need to book the best venue, and all the formalities must be observed. As for guests, your mom and I need to carefully pick them out."
"What your dad means is that you must invite family and friends, but you can't invite gossip," Mother Xu explained. "Your and Teest's situation is special, and Teest doesn't have relatives here. If someone talks recklessly, it's not good."
Father Xu nodded gravely. "Book a nice hotel. We'll pay for it. You can ask friends to be the masters of ceremonies, but if you don't know anyone, your mom and I can find a professional. Oh, make sure to invite Teest's friends. You'll need to send them invitations…"
With that, Father Xu couldn't help but get up, mumbling as he searched for a notebook and a pen.
"I also agree it shouldn't be improvised." Mother Xu didn't stop her husband. "Son, your dad and I saved a lot of money for you. You bought a house, so you don't need to use it. We'll spend it for you."
"The same goes for Xiao Feng." She smiled at Teest. "This is also your home. If you two are happy, we'll be at ease."
Teest paused for half a second, then flashed his usual smile. "Of course, we'll never part."
He then glanced toward the living room window. Noticing Teest's movement, Nol bit his chopsticks and lowered his gaze.
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End of September, at a certain five-star hotel in City A.
"…The timeline aligns with Tahe's, so Nol doesn't have to use reversion." Teest's hair returned to its silver-white hue, and his white suit complemented his sharp body lines.
"That power should only be used for important people."
"Like you, right? I get it." Drake almost crushed the invitation in his hand. "I want to know when I became your 'friend'?"
"Lynn and Uncle Ma insisted on attending the wedding, and changing appearances is often troublesome. They count as my people," Teest explained. "I can't just invite two young female friends. I have to consider the impression on Nol's parents."
Drake: "..."
"Plus, I know you want to come but are too shy to tell Nol," Teest teased, looking at Drake with amusement. "Regardless, Nol feels more like your 'dad' than the missing dragon. Even if you have good reasons to follow Perradat, you still feel some guilt, right?"
Drake: "…Tsk."
"You only invited me out of the Four Gods." Mr. Drake deflected the question. "I suspect a conspiracy. This is normal."
"Don't get me wrong. I equally dislike you four."
Teest smiled sweetly. "But as your other 'dad', I'm willing to show you the minimum level of tolerance." He emphasized "dad," savoring the darkened expression on Drake's face.
Drake's expression grew darker and darker, as if he was about to turn back into a candle. "Lord Nol, never mind. Please don't be like this. It makes me sick, uh…"
"Just act properly," Teest said as he drew close, his tone dropping cold. "You are the only one from Tahe here—don't disappoint me."
"Aren't you a Tahe too?!" Drake took a deep breath.
"Hmm? I have a family here. Lord Nol's parents told me—"
"No, my fault. I'll just shut up…"
Teest left the room with a scoff, his gaze sweeping towards the lobby—
Nol's parents had reserved a moderately sized venue for the wedding.
The Xu family had over thirty relatives and friends, arranged around six tables. Nol had invited people like Officer Luo and Dr. Zhu, who joined Lynn, Uncle Ma, and Drake at one table.
Even with prior discussions, it was evident that Nol's parents had put in a lot of effort. The venue was free from tacky decorations, and even the small details were well attended to.
The guests hadn't yet arrived, and the venue was immersed in a dreamy blue ambiance. The tables and chairs stood silently, adorned with fresh flowers, cutlery, and lighting, everything harmoniously arranged.
Teest spotted Nol at once.
Nol, in a black suit, was observing a bouquet of blue roses on the table. Teest had reason to suspect that Lord Creator might consider magically enhancing them to appear even more dreamlike.
When focused, Nol always had an expressionless face, but this time he was relaxed, with a slight smile.
Even knowing that Nol's parents approved of them and that the wedding would go as planned, Nol seemed unexpectedly happy.
This wedding felt different from the last, Teest thought.
In half an hour, the place would be filled with voices. Both strangers and acquaintances would come bearing blessings.
In fact, he didn't quite understand Nol's parents' insistence on a public wedding. At this moment, he now vaguely understood.
Was it an illusion of the power of vows?
To Nol, this wedding was a promise to his parents. Now, Teest felt it was more like a mutual promise. It carried a certain emotion—an emotion he couldn't fully grasp but savored daily.
It was a nice feeling.
"Teest." Nol also noticed Teest sneaking into the hall, gesturing him over quietly. "Come here. Look at this bouquet—"
"Coming, honey." Teest walked towards his lover. He would really enjoy this day, he thought.
Indeed, Teest did enjoy that day immensely.
After the wedding, they would head to an upscale residence on the outskirts of town to spend their second honeymoon night… At least that was the initial plan.
However, as night fell, two small figures appeared on the rooftop of Nol's parents' home.
"Are you really okay?"
The white cat expressed rare concern, its soft fur billowing in the night breeze.
The black dragon whelp "chirped" weakly, its wings drooping.
Their wedding was perfect. Yet, this was the first time Nol had been so tired—the wedding itself was fine. It was just his partner who was explosively overwhelming. Afterwards, mingling with relatives and friends he hadn't seen in eight hundred years nearly drained all his energy.
At the end of the wedding, Nol was almost carried out by Teest. Even Teest's face showed some doubt, suspecting that the God of Creation had suffered irreversible harm amid the curiosity of seven aunts and eight uncles. In recent years, Nol thought he had been too focused on Tahe. He still hadn't adapted to the high intensity socializing of his hometown.
"Are you sure that person will come?" Nol took a few deep breaths, mustering his energy to speak.
"Undoubtedly." Teest stretched his sharp claws. "The last time they were here, they had their eyes on your house. I can feel the malice. No mistake… That level of malice is definitely a thief."
"Today your parents collected quite a lot of gift money and haven't had time to deal with it. We aren't here, so he'll probably choose tonight to make his move."
"I've cast protective magic on our house that even Star Stealer Sol can't get in."
Nol leaned against the warm fur of the cat. "An ordinary thief… uh, Teest, as far as Earth laws are concerned, it's not a crime punishable by death, okay?"
"I just think 'blundering failure' lacks educational value. We need to teach this guy a lesson." Teest swished his fluffy tail, purring. "Don't worry. I probably won't kill him."
"Teest!"
"Alright, I won't kill him." Teest grudgingly assured, tail swishing more vigorously.
"Just say it. What are you really planning?"
The little black dragon turned his head seriously. "Even if it's not the first time, a wedding night is still a wedding night. It's not like you to specifically come out tonight to watch for a thief."
The white cat twitched its ears.
"[Charm] and [Dream Manipulation]." Teest muttered.
"Your monster skills," Nol said without a second thought.
He remembered clearly; those were the skills Teest had obtained from a succubus. Teest had initially acquired three skills, claiming the third was of little use…
The white cat moved, the tip of its tail lightly touching the black scales of the dragon's tail.
In the darkness, countless golden sparkles lit up, like stars falling or sparks from a campfire.
A small portion of the sparkles landed on Nol's wings, quickly dissipating his mental fatigue. In its place was a fierce, burning emotion, filling his chest and constantly emanating a steaming sense of happiness.
[Sparks of Love]
A succubus-exclusive skill, only usable at night. The caster materializes their own emotions of love, creating a spark. Those touched by it share this palpitation, soothing negative emotions.
His knight flaunted a tangible, burning love.
"The thief is here!" Nol was about to speak when the white cat leaped down.
'Maybe there's no need to clarify,' Nol thought.
Because they both knew, everything was fine, and everything would get even better.
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Thanks for your support and patience! This novel tried to correct some minor writing issues from the previous ones and discovered some new small problems. The new novel will be further corrected—
And also trying some new experiments ☆Perhaps, a bit more stimulating relationship… maybe!
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Replay: The next book "Help" is tentatively scheduled to start around July. Some details are still being figured out. It should not be later than August (lol)
Pseudo infinite flow, expected to not be longer than this novel—harmless (?) monster gong × super fierce human shou; probably a partner duo, might change format _(:D 」∠)_
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