"After that, let's just stay away from the vice principal. As special students, we don't need to go looking for him anyway," Dan Feng said in a calm tone.
Roxy obediently nodded.
Afterward, the two of them waited until the crowd had completely dispersed before leaving.
The magic test was only a week away. Once the students learned about it, the magic training grounds were packed every day—especially for those studying swordsmanship, who only needed to learn one elementary magic spell to pass.
Meanwhile, Dan Feng and Roxy were leisurely reading books in the relatively quiet library.
They didn't have to worry about failing the test at all, since both of them had already reached Water Saint rank. The first-year qualification only required learning one elementary spell from fire, water, earth, or wind, so the two of them had no need to be concerned about the exam.
At that moment, Dan Feng was fully immersed in the world of his book, reading with complete concentration.
Suddenly, however, he felt a gaze fall upon him.
He glanced sideways, and his eyes met Roxy's.
At that time, Roxy was resting her chin on her hands, quietly watching Dan Feng.
When their gazes met, Roxy's heart tightened sharply, and a wave of embarrassment from being caught washed over her.
In a fluster, she tried to cover up her actions by quickly raising the book in her hands to block her face.
Dan Feng found Roxy's behavior a little puzzling. He didn't understand why she had suddenly started staring at him so cautiously.
He set his book down and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Hearing Dan Feng's voice, Roxy hesitated for a moment before slowly lowering the book, revealing her water-blue eyes.
Her gaze met Dan Feng's again. Seeming to muster some courage, she said quietly, "Dan Feng, we're already lovers now."
Dan Feng nodded, acknowledging their relationship.
Then, he looked at Roxy curiously, waiting for her to continue.
Roxy took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and said, "I was thinking... after we graduate, how long will it be before we get married?"
Roxy felt that Dan Feng's feelings toward her were somewhat distant. It was mostly her taking the initiative to deepen their bond, so she thought that once they were married, their feelings would suddenly grow stronger.
Hearing this, Dan Feng couldn't help but feel surprised.
"Huh?" Dan Feng let out a small exclamation, his expression clearly showing his astonishment.
Seeing Dan Feng's reaction, Roxy felt a bit uneasy. She quickly shook her head and explained, "No, no, that's not what I meant... I just... I'm just curious about what married life will be like in the future."
"Marriage should come slowly. Our relationship is still in its early stages. I think feelings that grow over time are much more solid, while love at first sight often ends in failure," Dan Feng said earnestly to Roxy.
Roxy listened quietly to Dan Feng's words, and a sense of agreement welled up in her heart.
She knew he was right. After all, both of their races had extremely long lifespans, so time wasn't so pressing for them.
However, just as Roxy was pondering Dan Feng's words, some other memories suddenly flashed through her mind.
It was a story she had heard from an adventurer during her travels.
"My husband would rather go to those pleasure houses outside than come to me—just because we fell in love at first sight?" The adventurer's words echoed in Roxy's ears like a heavy warning bell.
This story left Roxy deeply shocked and saddened.
She couldn't imagine what kind of pain and disappointment that adventurer must have endured to say such a thing.
Roxy couldn't help but wonder how she would feel if she were in that situation.
The thought of deeply loving someone only to discover they no longer liked her filled her with unbearable heartache and helplessness.
Moreover, it made her realize that whether it was a rushed marriage or love at first sight, both carried certain drawbacks.
Rushing into a new stage when emotions weren't yet stable could easily lead to all sorts of problems in future interactions.
She decided to treat her feelings with care and not let momentary impulses sway her.
With that thought, Roxy broke into a bright smile.
They still had plenty of time. Marriage could wait until everything naturally fell into place.
At this point, Dan Feng finally began to seriously reflect on his feelings for Roxy.
He suddenly realized that all this time, he hadn't truly fulfilled his duties as a lover or taken the initiative. Everything had been driven by Roxy.
Even the confession had come from her first.
As a girl, Roxy had already gone so far for him, which undoubtedly proved that her affection for Dan Feng was genuine.
So shouldn't he also become a bit more proactive?
The thought flashed through Dan Feng's mind, and without hesitation, he reached out with both hands toward Roxy.
Roxy clearly hadn't expected such a move from Dan Feng. She let out a surprised "Eh?"
But before she could react, Dan Feng had already swiftly lifted her up and gently placed her on his lap.
Roxy's body trembled slightly, but she quickly adjusted to the new position and settled steadily on Dan Feng's legs.
"Let's read together," Dan Feng's calm voice sounded above Roxy's head, carrying a faint trace of gentleness.
At that moment, sitting on Dan Feng's lap, Roxy's head only just reached a little below his chin.
Roxy was momentarily stunned, but then a warm sensation spread from Dan Feng's body, wrapping around her like a soft blanket.
Her body instinctively relaxed, as if fully sinking into Dan Feng's embrace.
Dan Feng's nose also caught the unique fragrance emanating from Roxy, a scent that stirred gentle ripples across his otherwise calm heart.
Yet Dan Feng harbored no improper thoughts. He simply immersed himself quietly in this peaceful atmosphere, savoring the beautiful moment.
Time flew by as the two enjoyed each other's presence. Neither spoke; they simply felt the rhythm of each other's heartbeats in silence.
The book in Dan Feng's hands remained unturned. In truth, both of them knew it, but neither mentioned it.
At this moment, their bond had taken another step forward.
No matter what form love takes, it ultimately returns to simplicity—and isn't this quiet, ordinary atmosphere the true picture of most people's married life?
At least in this instant, they deeply experienced the happiness found within such plainness.