Reborn as an Extra Chapter 707: Passionate Lovebirds. (Link X Riya).

"You are so careless; look, you forgot to wear your tie!"

Riya leaned against Link’s broad chest, her gaze calm as she meticulously tied his tie for him.

"Eh? You know how to tie a tie?"

Link’s tone, filled with surprise, prompted a smug grin to spread across Riya’s face. She replied with a playful smirk.

"Of course! Hehe~ I practiced it!"

Witnessing that charmingly smug expression on her adorable face, Link couldn't resist lowering his head slightly to plant a kiss on her.

"Hey~ I'm working! Don’t distract me~"

Unlike her previous obliviousness to such matters, Riya was now far more receptive to Link’s affectionate advances.

Having spent considerable time with Lia and her sister, absorbing countless lessons, Riya had undergone significant personal growth.

"Haha, my bad, you just looked so cute that I couldn't help myself..."

Link affectionately pinched Riya’s soft cheeks, a relaxed smile gracing his features as she completed the task of tying his tie.

The morning sunbeams streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow upon the pair, enhancing the tranquil and serene atmosphere.

"You know... sometimes, I feel incredibly fortunate to have received so much; I have a loving family, all the wealth I could ever desire, and I have you, my greatest blessing in this life..."

"I am truly happy to be blessed with such an amazing life, one that most people can only dream of..."

Upon hearing Link’s heartfelt words, Riya rolled her eyes and remarked.

"Hoh? Someone’s feeling quite proud of themselves... just so you know, I am more blessed than you; I have the blessing of the entire world, you see..."

"So, you should be bowing down to me instead~"

In response to Riya’s declaration, Link placed his hand on her waist, drawing her into a tight embrace.

"Of course, you are far superior to me; you are Riya Croft, after all, the world's greatest healer!"

With his other hand, Link gently cupped Riya’s chin, bestowing another kiss upon her.

"We are attending someone else's wedding today, but there will come a day when we will have our own wedding too..."

"Then I can have you all to myself... I eagerly await that day..."

Riya wrapped her arms around Link’s neck, rising onto her tiptoes as she whispered into his ear.

"You already have me all to yourself, yet you remain unsatisfied... quite the greedy one, aren't you?"

"Well... you are not the only one holding back... this young lady will devour you whole once I get the chance! Hehe~"

Upon hearing these bold words, Link's eyes widened in astonishment, a faint blush coloring his usually composed face.

"Wh-where did you learn such talk? Could it be those questionable romance novels you got from Lia and Ellie?"

Riya let out a soft giggle, amused by the rare display of shyness on Link’s face.

This man, who remained unfazed even when struck by formidable attacks like Rio's sword intent and Alverto's spear thrusts, was inexplicably flustered when faced with her.

It was a side of him that Riya cherished, a private facet of his personality that remained unseen by anyone else.

"Ellie did mention this trick would be highly effective... how was it? Did it make your heart flutter?"

Link averted his gaze from Riya’s sparkling eyes, murmuring softly.

"Flutter? I nearly had a heart attack! That mischievous dragon from Liam's side... she's only been back a few days, and she's already reverting to her old ways..."

In recent times, Riya had paid several visits to Ellie and Liam to check on their well-being. Link himself had also visited them once or twice, primarily to finalize a deal with Liam and acquire his coveted cookie recipes!

"Hoh? Your face has turned red... It seems the trick was quite effective after all..."

"Hehe, do you wish for me to employ the other tricks as well?"

Just as Riya was poised to deliver a decisive blow to Link’s wavering resolve, the distinct sound of a knock on the room's door echoed through the space, abruptly halting the lovers' playful exchange.

"Ahem! Cease your dallying, you two; we have a wedding ceremony to attend today. You can continue your flirtatious banter after we return from the ceremony..."

Ashtel's voice sharply brought Riya and Link back to their senses, prompting them to hurriedly release each other.

"O-oh, Right! We were just finishing our preparations!"

Link and Riya hastily adjusted their attire and stepped out, a lingering hint of bashfulness still visible on their faces.

Ashtel observed the affectionate pair, shaking his head slightly before beginning to walk towards the exit.

"You should really consider finding your own place; you are both adults now, and privacy is paramount."

"I shall provide you with a comprehensive list of villas and mansions we own across the country; select the one that appeals to you most..."

Given Ashtel's formidable power, his perceptive abilities were equally acute. Even if he deliberately avoided it, he could still sense the intimate goings-on within his household.

Peeping into his son's private life was hardly appropriate, which compelled Ashtel to suggest the option of them moving out.

"Sigh, the youngsters these days mature so rapidly... It feels like only yesterday the two of them were chasing each other around the garden, and now they've reached the age for marriage..."

"Indeed, time flies by so quickly..."

Lost in these reflections, the image of his wife surfaced in Ashtel's mind, a gentle smile gracing his lips.

'Ah, she would have been absolutely delighted to see Link and Riya living together so harmoniously...'

As Ashtel was immersed in thoughts of his beloved wife, Link's voice pulled him back to the present.

"I hadn't anticipated you'd be attending the wedding ceremony as well, Father? Weren't you occupied with a mountain of work recently?"

Responding to Link's query, Ashtel gave a slight shake of his head, his voice retaining its usual tranquil cadence.

"While I am indeed swamped with work, this wedding ceremony holds a significant importance..."

"Even though Jin was only an SS-ranker for a brief period, he dedicated himself to the nation and aided Rio in saving the world, all at the expense of his own future..."

"I would never dare disregard such a world-saving hero! I've already prepared a wedding present for him."