Chapter 41: My Beloved Selena

As the story continues...

Zilpher paused while wiping the blood off his neck – But that was just at the start; my plans have changed now!

Selena: I know because I can feel it and see the decisions you make in life. Besides, I've known for a long time that you have feelings for me, Zilpher.

Zilpher: What?!

Selena: Aling Chana told me when she spoke to me before.

Zilpher: Ugh! So when you went to her house, that's why I fainted??

Selena nodded

Zilpher: Aling Chana really can't keep her mouth shut sighed

Selena: But why does your appearance look different now when you transform into a Titan compared to before, especially back in Atlantis?

Zilpher: When I was saving you in the blue cave, a pirate was about to behead me, but suddenly, a goddess appeared in my mind and spoke to me.

Selena: A goddess?!

Zilpher nodded (Princess Callista) And from that moment, I started to gain control over my body and mind whenever I transformed into a Titan. Now, I can also choose the day and time I want—or don't want—to change my form. That's probably why my appearance has changed every time I transform.

Selena: Hhmmm... So does that mean you no longer need the fruit from the Tree of Tranquility?

Zilpher: No, I don't need it anymore.

Selena: What about my blood? Do you still need it?

Zilpher: My plans have changed.

Selena: But what exactly is in my blood that was supposed to grant you immortality? Maybe those who kidnapped me before I came of age put something inside me—something I still can't remember.

Zilpher: ..... (I'm sorry, but I promised Goddess Callista that I would let you remember your reincarnation and the truth about this matter on your own.)

Zilpher: But by the way, why were you crying earlier while talking to and hugging Gusano? concerned

Selena: Gusano was trying to calm me down because I told him I was jealous of the person you were talking to and sitting beside earlier.

Zilpher turned to Selena – Chandi's fiancée?

Selena: Yes, I didn't know at first, but Gusano later told me her name—Natharina Flores.

Zilpher: Yes. Natharina spoke to me because she and Chandi are planning to get married next year. She told me many things about Chandi.

Natharina: White roses or red roses? Hhmmm... Which one smells better, big brother?

Selena: Ah, so that's why you were so happy talking to her earlier. I'm sorry. If I had known sooner, I wouldn't have felt jealous.

After Selena said that, Zilpher suddenly pushed her to the ground.

Selena: What are you doing?!

Zilpher tightened his grip on both of Selena's hands – But if you hadn't been jealous earlier, you wouldn't have told Gusano how you really feel about me. We wouldn't be in this situation, and you wouldn't have said, "I love you" earlier, Sel.

Selena: Zip…

Zilpher: Sel, my plan now is to keep you by my side forever, no matter what happens and what it may cost.

Selena looked into Zilpher's eyes

Zilpher looked into Selena's eyes – I also want you to be with me when we take down Nefertirani. So if possible, don't leave after the five months we agreed upon. I want our agreement to be meaningless, but I will still help you and your country with everything you need—as long as you stay here with me forever.

Selena: But I am the Duchess of Philippeldephia!

Zilpher: And I am your husband. You are the Queen of the entire kingdom of Exolorus.

Selena: Ugh! sighed

Zilpher: Just pass your title as Duchess of Philippeldephia to one of your siblings.

Selena: I need to think carefully about this. avoided Zilpher's gaze

Zilpher: In that case, there's only one way to ensure that you stay with me forever.

Selena (Huh?!) looked at Zilpher – W-what are you doing?! Stop—Tsskkk!!! blushing

Zilpher removed his top – Don't worry, I cleaned myself well earlier. Besides, you already healed me. slowly moved closer to Selena's neck This will be quick, and I promise it won't hurt, Sel—my love, Selena. kissed Selena's neck

Selena bit her lip

And so, that night, something happened between them.

That evening, snow suddenly began to fall.

The Next Morning...

Selena woke up and got dressed.

Selena holding her lower back – Ackk!! My back hurts! (This is all Zilpher's fault!) Ugh! sighed But where is he? stepped out of the cave (Huh? Did it snow last night?)

Zilpher: Good morning, Sel. smiled

Selena walked toward Zilpher – Are your wounds okay now?

Zilpher: More or less.

Selena: Where did you go?

Zilpher raised the plastic bags he was carrying, filled with fruits – I picked some food for us from the trees. Hehe. Why? Were you looking for me? Maybe you were worried and missed me, even though I was only gone for a moment. grinned

Selena: No, I wasn't! Hhmmppphhh!!!

Zilpher: Hahaha!!!

After that, they returned to the cave and ate.

Later...

Zilpher: We need to bathe and change clothes before we meet with the others to plan our attack on the giants' and beasts' fortress.

So, they went to a stream...

Zilpher: Let's bathe together. grinned

Selena: B-bathe together??!!!! Woaahh!!!

Zilpher suddenly pulled Selena into the stream...

Splash! Splash!!

Selena covered herself with her arms (Ugh! My clothes are soaked, and now my body is completely visible!) Tsskkk!!!

Zilpher: What are you covering up for? I've already—

Zilpher moved closer and whispered something into Selena's ear.

Selena smacked Zilpher's arm – Z-Zilpher!!! blushed, flustered

Zilpher smirked

Afterward...

As they walked, Selena looked up at the sky and suddenly stopped.

Selena: That eagle is flying so high.

Zilpher looked up as well – Yeah, every type of bird in the world can be found here in Kanux.

Then, the two continued walking, happily talking along the way.