Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

"Hey Azura, everything good with the Valentine's Day gift?" Timothy whispered to Azura.

"Don't worry, without Aegir messing things up, finding nine pure-blooded dragons in the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon is a piece of cake for someone with my dragon lineage.

I could even personally oversee it to make sure you get the most impressive Valentine's Day gift on the entire South River Road." Azura patted her flat chest, confidently promising.

"Good to hear."

Timothy nodded, then turned to Sylvia and said, "Honey, I'm heading out now. I'll take care of everything at the Blooming Sanctuary.

And…"

Timothy stopped short of mentioning the Valentine's Day plans, and Sylvia pretended not to notice.

Their eyes met briefly before they both quickly looked away, as if neither of them knew what the other was up to.

"Hmph, just go already. I don't want to see you for the next ten days," Sylvia huffed, tilting her head in a mock display of arrogance.

Timothy smiled, "Funny, I feel the same way."

Sylvia shot back, "Who doesn't!"

"Hmph~."

Azura and Holy Maiden Aeliana, standing nearby, were completely dumbfounded.

To any normal person, Timothy and Sylvia's exchange would seem like a typical couple's playful banter. But why did it feel more like they were flirting and showing off their affection?

These two were just too much! Their constant displays of affection were practically ingrained in their bones!

Azura transformed into her dragon form, letting out a sound that was somewhere between a dragon's roar and a cute whimper. Timothy climbed onto her back, and they soared into the sky.

Holy Maiden Aeliana followed closely behind, leaving the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon.

After flying several hundred miles toward the Blooming Sanctuary, Holy Maiden Aeliana drew closer to Timothy, eventually landing directly on Azura and sitting behind him.

"I've never ridden on a dragon before. Let me stay here for a bit."

Seeing Timothy's slightly hesitant expression, Holy Maiden Aeliana smiled softly, looking both curious and a little pitiful.

"Alright, you can sit behind me for now," Timothy nodded.

He understood that everyone had a soft spot for dragons. But Timothy couldn't shake the feeling that with Holy Maiden Aeliana's mischievous personality, things wouldn't be that simple.

As the wind gently blew past them and Azura flew further, Blooming Sanctuary gradually came into view.

Sure enough, Holy Maiden Aeliana started inching closer to Timothy, little by little.

Until finally, her chest was pressed against his back.

Timothy could even feel the softness of her body.

"You've got such a strong back. No wonder Sylvia can't stay away from you," Holy Maiden Aeliana said in a sweet, teasing voice, a subtle smile playing on her lips. "But…

If Sylvia finds out you're flying with me on this little dragon, won't she get jealous?

And if she finds out we're sitting this close, won't she come after me?

Haha, Goddess Sylvia is so scary.

Not like me—I'd only feel sorry for you~"

"Ouch."

Timothy lightly knocked her on the head.

"What kind of nonsense have you been learning? You're just as bad as Azura."

Timothy couldn't help but laugh, then warned, "Sylvia isn't far from here. If I shout, she might come running with a sword in no time."

"No, no, no, let's wait until we're back at Blooming Sanctuary to talk about that."

Holy Maiden Aeliana stuck out her tongue in embarrassment, immediately backing off a bit, though her smooth, delicate arms still gently wrapped around Timothy's waist.

"Hehe, I'm just holding on so I don't fall off. Even if Sylvia shows up, I've got a good excuse."

Holy Maiden Aeliana spoke with a tone of righteous confidence, clearly determined not to let go.

Faced with such a naturally charming woman—who, in front of others, was the untouchable Holy Maiden, but in front of him, was playful and alluring—Timothy didn't really know what to do.

By the time they finally reached Blooming Sanctuary, Timothy felt like Holy Maiden Aeliana's little hands had taken full advantage of him.

But then again, maybe there wasn't much to take advantage of after all…

As Timothy gazed at the Blooming Sanctuary, his brow furrowed slightly. Something was off.

Unlike the usual vibrant and bustling scene, today the Blooming Sanctuary was eerily quiet. Standing outside the sacred grounds, Timothy felt an unsettling stillness, as if the entire sanctuary had fallen into a deathly silence.

There were no sounds, and on the surface, nothing seemed out of place. But it was precisely this stark contrast to the usual lively atmosphere that made the situation feel so strange.

No wonder Holy Maiden Aeliana hadn't mentioned this directly to the Goddess.

Timothy's expression grew serious. "Are you saying that the Blossoms of the Seven Emotions were sabotaged by agents secretly sent by Holy Emperor Featherwind?"

"Exactly," Holy Maiden Aeliana nodded.

"As expected of the ancient treasure of the Blooming Sanctuary, it seems the damage to the Blossoms of the Seven Emotions has had a significant impact."

Although he didn't know the specifics, Timothy could clearly sense the gravity of the situation from the strange atmosphere.

"But if it's such a serious matter, why didn't you seek help from Goddess Sylvia or the elders of Sky Sanctuary? Why come to me?" Timothy asked, puzzled.

Holy Maiden Aeliana's response was firm. "Because only you can resolve this."

"Only me? Does it have something to do with the Enlightenment Body?"

"No," Holy Maiden Aeliana shook her head.

"Then, does it require the Phoenix Blade?"

"Still no," she denied again.

Timothy's curiosity deepened. It seemed this situation was even stranger than he had initially thought.

"Come with me. The situation inside the Blooming Sanctuary is dire. If we don't resolve it quickly, the disciples could all be in danger," Holy Maiden Aeliana said, her worried expression clearly genuine. Timothy quickly followed, not daring to delay.

After all, anything involving the Blooming Sanctuary was bound to be serious.

The entrance to the Blooming Sanctuary was sealed off by layers of golden barriers, a clear sign that the situation inside was far from optimistic.

Only when the golden light from Holy Maiden Aeliana's palm touched the barrier did the layers of seals slowly begin to unravel.

"What exactly happened in there?" Timothy's heart sank as he peered inside the sanctuary.

"What the—?"

"Timothy, my lord!"

"Oh wow! Sir Timothy! Please, look this way—I can't get enough of you!"

"Timothy, over here! Come to me!"

The moment the countless female disciples inside the sanctuary saw Timothy, they erupted into a frenzy, running toward him with overwhelming excitement. Their eyes practically sparkled with little stars.

Timothy's face darkened instantly.

"So, what's going on here?" he demanded.

"Hehe, well, it's like this… The Blossom of Love within the Blossoms of the Seven Emotions was damaged, and its influence spread throughout the entire sanctuary. Now, all the female disciples are lovestruck and overflowing with affection, which is why they're acting like this…" Holy Maiden Aeliana explained, sticking out her tongue in embarrassment and giving a sheepish smile.