❤️👑 [Belladonna's Gauntlet ④ | Not About Gems, But Wanting to Stand By Your Side] ✨🤣

After passing the trials of desserts, gems, and adventure, we finally reached the last one. I nervously stood before Belladonna. She crossed her arms, her big green eyes blinking. "The final trial isn't about who makes better desserts, who has more gems, or who's the better adventurer." I was taken aback. "Then what are we competing on? 🤣" Belladonna slightly tilted her chin up. "Say what you truly want to say to me." The other challengers immediately started confessing. Some vowed to gift her a castle, others promised to give her all the gems in the world. When it was my turn, I became quiet instead. "Belladonna, I don't have a castle, and I can't give you all the gems in the world." "But if you want dessert, I'll eat with you; if you want adventure, I'll walk with you; if you're tired, I'll be waiting by your side." After hearing me, Belladonna's face slowly turned red. I couldn't help but ask: "So? Did I pass this time? 🤣" She immediately turned her face away. "Hmph... Barely passed." My eyes widened on the spot. "Barely?! I practically laid my heart bare this time! 🤣🤣" Belladonna's lips secretly curved upwards. "Wanting to stand by my side isn't something you can achieve with just a few sweet words." I replied with a smile: "That's okay. I'll take my time to prove it then." She let out a soft 'hmph,' but her ears turned red again. It seems this gauntlet isn't truly over yet. ❤️