CHAPTER 103 - Gift
Caitlyn's demeanor towards Li Lin left many young people below bewildered, sparking hushed discussions.
The prevalent topic of discussion revolved around speculations regarding the relationship between the two.
Some believed that Caitlyn's rejection of the young Medarda family member earlier was due to Li Lin.
Others, noticing the attire Li Lin wore, identifying it as belonging to the Kiramman family, speculated about his private affairs with Miss Kiramman.
However, the most significant curiosity was centered around the gift Li Lin would present to Miss Kiramman.
Even the Medarda youth, who had just given a gift to Caitlyn, looked on with curiosity, keenly observing Li Lin's figure.
Ignoring the buzzing discussions below, Caitlyn, with azure eyes gleaming, locked eyes with Li Lin.
"Now, can you tell us what gift you've prepared? All this secrecy..."
Li Lin wore a faint smile on his face, gently untying the ribbon on the external gift box, revealing a small iron box inside.
With the help of a servant, he extracted "Eleisa's Miracle" from the box.
"!!"
The moment Caitlyn laid eyes on the nearly palm-sized, pink-purple heart-shaped gem, her initial nervousness instantly eased.
A crystal-clear, flawless gem, shimmering like liquid under the glow of the lights.
Given the size and quality of this gem, even if the Medarda family youth had presented an enchanted item earlier, it probably wouldn't match the value of this pendant.
However, just as Caitlyn thought it was over and was about to let Li Lin turn to showcase it to the audience, she heard him speak slowly:
"It's called 'Eleisa's Miracle,' a pendant crafted from a gem bestowed by the celestial being Eleisa, favored by the celestial spirit from the sky. It provides the wearer with the blessings of celestial magic."
Li Lin's words caused a commotion among the audience, even more intense than when the Medarda youth had presented the enchanted "Charm" necklace.
Although everyone present was from Piltover, the Summit of the World, as the peak of Runeterra, was also the most mysterious place, filled with various dangers and opportunities. Most people had heard the legends about this region.
According to legend, anyone who could climb this peak, and be acknowledged by the celestial spirits from the vast sky, would be bestowed with transcendent power and immortal life.
Among these legends, the most widely spread was the guardian of the Solari, blessed by the Radiant Star Spirit of the Solari faith, Leona.
However, legends were still legends, and most of the noble youths present were not adventurers. They hadn't witnessed magic, let alone the stories circulating about this place.
Most of them didn't believe these unbelievable tales.
Hence, the skepticism in the hearts of the audience grew stronger, and they didn't believe Li Lin's words.
However, out of respect for Caitlyn, they refrained from voicing their doubts.
"Li Lin..."
Caitlyn noticed the expressions of the crowd below, her slightly worried gaze returning to Li Lin.
"Your gift was already quite valuable; the follow-up explanation is unnecessary..."
She reminded him in a low voice.
But Li Lin just shook his head slightly, the smile on his face unabated, paying no attention to Caitlyn's words.
He unfastened the pendant's clasp, holding the two rope chains made of an unknown metal in his hands, presenting it to Caitlyn.
"Respected Miss Kiramman, may I have the honor of putting it on for you?"
Caitlyn, after staring directly into Li Lin's eyes for a moment, devoid of any signs of nervousness, nodded slightly, making an agreeing sound, "Hmm... sure."
With Caitlyn's consent, the surprised voices of the noble youths below grew even louder.
Some gossip-loving noble young ladies, who had gathered earlier to discuss the relationship between Li Lin and Miss Kiramman, wore expressions that said, "As expected," with renewed interest in watching the scene unfolding before them.
As for other noble young men in the crowd, part of them felt jealousy deep inside, and the others couldn't help but reveal a look of envy.
A mere Kiramman family craftsman had managed to win the favor of a beautiful and wealthy young lady...
One could only say that proximity to the water tower allowed an earlier draw of water.
As for the expressions of Jayce, Mel, and Viktor in the crowd, they were even more fascinating.
However, although Li Lin's gift appeared slightly more valuable than the one from the Medarda family, a significant portion of the audience still felt indignant for the Medarda youth.
On the one hand, there was a sense of reverence towards the Medarda family, and on the other, Li Lin's recent words seemed like a fabricated tale.
After all, Li Lin was just an ordinary craftsman from Piltover. How could he, with no special abilities, obtain an unknown legendary item that even the prestigious Medarda family couldn't acquire?
Even the young members of the Medarda family furrowed their brows slightly, evidently dissatisfied with the current situation.
However, as Li Lin personally placed the pendant around Caitlyn's neck, all their questioning was instantly replaced by astonishment.
In the next moment, the pink-purple heart-shaped gem, set against Caitlyn's fair skin, suddenly burst into brilliant colors, instantly spreading across the entire reception hall.
The dim light of Hextech technology was overshadowed by the splendid and colorful radiance of the gem pendant, revealing an endless galaxy with faintly twinkling stars suspended in mid-air.
Not only Caitlyn but everyone in the audience, including Li Lin himself, was taken aback by this spectacle.
When he purchased this pendant, the system had reminded him that the first time it was worn, there would be a momentary, strange yet harmless display.
This was the source of his unwavering confidence and his disregard for others' skepticism.
However, Li Lin didn't expect the scene to be so spectacular, as if one were wandering through an endless galaxy, giving a remarkably realistic impression.
Although the scene lasted less than a second, it gave people the illusion of having traversed countless epochs.
Indeed, many were moved, either by the grand spectacle or the terror of facing such a vast panorama, realizing their own insignificance like tiny ants.
As the starlight converged, it transformed into a pink-purple magical flow, merging into Caitlyn's still-shocked body.
Li Lin took a few deep breaths in succession, attempting to calm his rapidly pounding heart.
Then, he restrained his initially shocked expression, replacing it with a smile on his face. "Cait... Caitlyn?"
He softly called Caitlyn's name twice, bringing her thoughts back from the vivid scene.
"You..."
Clearly, she hadn't organized her thoughts yet, and her eyes, filled with various complex emotions, remained fixed on Li Lin, unable to utter a single word.
"How do you feel about this gift?"
(End of this chapter)
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