Superhumans of the Dome City-Chapter 1319 - 143: Boy Meets Girl_4

"The power to move the world with the ’mind’ and ’thought.’" Alandia declared in the Imperial Language.

Gongsun Ce stepped on the brakes, stopping the Sky Clear in a clearing in the forest. He got out first, leaning against the car door, gazing at the sky.

"Because of this thing, I’ve been conflicted since I was a kid, thinking I was born to be a world-destroying demon king, almost drove me to suicide," he said nostalgically, "But soon, I discovered that it’s just an ordinary telekinesis, that’s why I had the courage to survive."

The Dawn Knight’s heart softened instantly, the words about to reach her lips couldn’t be spoken anymore. She got out of the car and stood beside Gongsun Ce, gently holding his hand. But she couldn’t say comforting words anymore; how could she let him hold on to too much hope? Compared to four years ago, she truly had become a weak woman; the Dawn Knight of those years wouldn’t hesitate in communication.

She made up her mind to speak, but as if predicting her move, Gongsun Ce interrupted her plan once again. He raised his hand to point to the sky, joyfully saying: "Look, there are so many stars tonight!"

Truly, in the night sky, there were many stars, the night sky in the forest was as clear as a dark sea, with shining stars converging into a star river. So many stars twinkled in the night, like a waterfall hanging in the sky, sending old yet new light to small planets millions of light-years away. Gongsun Ce gazed at the starry sky, with words full of longing: "Four years ago, I always asked you out on dates. I wanted to find an opportunity to be alone with you. I thought you were familiar with every brick and tile of the capital, but you were so busy, you might not have been outside the city. I had made a dating plan. Once you agreed, I would ask Yuliy to cover one day of work for you. I’d drive you to the mountains to hear you talk about the country’s mythology, have a picnic on the plains at the foot of the mountain, and take landscape photos. If the atmosphere was great all day long, we could play into the evening, and I’d take you to this forest, where the travel guide said there was a lake reflecting the starry sky at night. It would have been a wonderful day; we would definitely have been happy!"

Gongsun Ce painted the picture of his plan from back then with focus and seriousness, eyes shining like stars due to anticipation. Alandia realized that the young man from four years ago probably spent many nights busy alone just to make his dating plan perfect. She felt her heart gently bumped, and softly said: "Very romantic."

"It’s a pity the travel guide deceived people, today I really came here and found out the lake was just a small puddle with no atmosphere at all, it was better to park in the open space." Gongsun Ce scratched his head, "But later I didn’t have the chance for a date, when we finally met again we were all acting together, only today did I get the chance to put it into practice... Things don’t turn out the same as planned when put into action."

Gongsun Ce fiddled with his pocket watch, paused: "A good inquiry game needs a bit of back and forth, you’ve bared your soul to me, now it’s my turn."

Suddenly, he raised his voice, loudly saying: "Actually, I understood what you were thinking all along. Indeed, we got along well back then; you could say there was something budding. But after all, four years have passed, I now have a girlfriend and a new life, and you still are the Dawn Knight of the capital; we can’t simply regard sentimental issues as just personal matters.

Moreover, you are 27 years old this year, and I won’t be 20 until the end of this year, our age difference is quite large. Three years from now, when you’re 30, the situation will become even more awkward... So, we’ve already missed each other at the best possible time! We should face this issue rationally and resolve it properly because it’s for the best for both of us!"

Gongsun Ce didn’t look at her, fluently speaking out all her inner thoughts like a speech. Alandia was left speechless; what could the two understanding souls keep from each other? She let go of Gongsun Ce’s hand, silently nodded, wanting to harden her heart to end it completely. But Gongsun Ce didn’t stop; he walked to Alandia and faced her.

"You’re right," Gongsun Ce said, "From the first glance, I knew we were born to belong to two different worlds. Our differences were too big, too many; I might meet you by chance, but we would ultimately separate, like parallel lines not crossing again. So initially, I didn’t even think of pursuing you, even with your beauty, strength, capturing my fascination, yet who would have desires for a deity in the heavens?"

"But with time, I found I misunderstood; you weren’t a perfect woman at all! You are clumsy, stubborn, rigid, not a bit gentle to people constantly saying cold things, nearly like a machine; if you didn’t have Creation Realm pinnacle strength, you wouldn’t survive here, even I got greatly irritated by you." Gongsun Ce excitedly waved his hand, "Honestly, it drove me crazy then, I wished to say plenty of hurtful words to you, and unknowingly, there was a bit of dark joy."

He snapped his fingers, showing a tiny distance between his fingers: "I thought, great, she isn’t a flawless woman. I may not be close to a divine being, but I can find a way to approach a clumsy person.

So I started working hard, learning the things you liked, understanding your reasoning, your way of handling matters, chasing after your shadow under the sunlight, not dragged by you all but voluntarily moving forward. Because I don’t want to be forever the boy needing your protection; I want to become a man worthy to stand shoulder to shoulder with you!"

Gongsun Ce wasn’t nervous at all, boldly saying all these words, with a deeply ingrained touch of childlike innocence. He took off his glasses, hanging them on the silver-haired woman’s face.

"So I don’t care about what you said, because you are part of my life’s journey, what would I be today without the Dawn Knight?" Gongsun Ce laughed, "Now that my sight is blurred, observing nothing, don’t worry, don’t mind. I brought you here today not to force you into any decision; I just want to express my heartfelt words."

He hit his chest with his hand, loudly saying: "I want to become the man that matches up to you; I want to sincerely say:

Alandia Helisen, I love you!"

In a trance, he became once again the naive boy from four years ago, speaking so much just to find a reason for confession under the stars. That enthusiasm seemingly transformed her into a young girl, despite having many reasons to counteract, she felt tears welling up. Those deeply rooted inner conflicts, the walls built by reason, were swept away by the emotional flood at this moment, leaving no trace.

She truly was clumsy, considered so many plans, so many excuses, yet forgot she could never deceive her own heart.

"I love you too, Ce."

When she came back to her senses, she had already embraced the young man, and the bond severed by tragedy was now reconnected. Knight and vassal embraced in the night, the brilliant starlight illuminating their tears as well as smiles of happiness on their lips.

They quietly embraced, their lips meeting each other’s. The genuine starlight transitioned, bringing their emotions back to the hearts of the original owners. This was not their first kiss, yet it was the purest one, devoid of responsibility and burden, merely stemming from love and sincerity, just like the beginning of this destiny.

A boy meets a girl, and thus begins everything.

(End of Volume Five)