I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 131

Chapter 128: Master, Are You Okay?

At the entrance of the Red Sunset Castle, a convoy was parked beside it, undergoing identity checks by the knights.

The arrivals presented proof of identity from the Ainbrad family, but what puzzled the knights was that the person getting out of the carriage was not a noble lady.

Instead, it was a petite, clear-eyed, pure and lovely blonde maid, elegant and refined like an iris. Despite her delicate features and somewhat cool demeanor, she was not imposing, but rather quite polite and charming, making it hard to dislike her.

However, entering the palace was no casual matter; it required thorough vetting, and it didn’t matter if you were a maid or a noble, you had to go through the process.

Alice wasn’t annoyed, though; her gaze had already turned towards the deeper parts of the palace, feeling eager inside.

“May I ask who you are here to see?” queried the knight in charge of the checks, going through the motions.

Alice snapped back to the present, replying with a composed tone, “I’m here to visit my master, Roy Ainbrad.”

At her words, the knights fell silent, looking at Alice with odd expressions.

Sensing their strange reaction, the usually calm Alice felt a shiver in her heart.

Could something have happened to her master?

Alice, unusually flustered, anxiously asked, “How is my master doing now? Is he seriously injured?!”

“He was seriously hurt at the time,” the knight quickly clarified upon seeing Alice’s shocked expression dim with despair. “But don’t worry, he’s out of danger now.”

“Rest assured, your young master is more impressive than you think!”

“That’s right, even though he faced the Evil Dragon Society and encountered a dragon, he still protected Princess Charlotte and helped her escape!”

To maintain loyalty towards Roy and stabilize public morale, information regarding the prince’s rebellion and the Crimson Fire Dragon was kept under wraps, and only a few knew the details.

Still, Roy’s brave protection of Charlotte against the clutches of the Evil Dragon Society had leaked out.

After all, everyone in the palace witnessed the blood-soaked Roy being brought back at the cries of Charlotte that day.

Queen Leisha believed that the honors belonging to Roy should not be tarnished.

Thus, even the lowly knights in charge of guarding knew of Roy’s merits, talking about him with admiration on their faces.

But to Alice, her feelings were somewhat complicated.

She felt proud of her master’s achievements, yet thinking about the hardships he endured in her absence, the maid felt a pang of pain in her heart.

“If you’re looking for Roy, go to the third floor west, the innermost room.”

“Thank you.”

The knights were not heartless; after verifying Alice’s identity, they waived her other procedures and kindly pointed her the way.

Seeing how eager the little maid was for her master showed just how deep her feelings ran; they felt they had done a good deed for once!

Alice, herself, hurried straight towards where Roy was located.

She couldn’t rest easy until she confirmed his condition with her own eyes.

Besides, just as Sister Anya said, her injured master must be lonely lying in bed.

But it was alright; Alice was coming to keep her master company!

Thinking this, the girl hurried her pace, unwilling to waste even a second.

Meanwhile, in Roy’s room.

“Does it still hurt?”

Faced with the concerned red-haired girl, Roy couldn’t help but smile softly, taking her warm hand and pressing it against his chest.

“It doesn’t hurt anymore.”

“But it must have hurt back then. You’re such a fool for challenging a fire dragon alone, what were you thinking?!” Charlotte half-scolded, half-sympathetically reproached.

“Does the princess, who risked her life against the fire dragon for the kingdom, have the right to criticize me?” Roy teased lightly.

But at that moment, Charlotte lifted her head and solemnly said, “I’m not as brave or great as you think.”

“Back then, I didn’t resolve to die for the kingdom.”

Roy was momentarily taken aback.

A gentle breeze whistled through.

The silent girl gazed intently at him, her teary, rosy eyes reflecting only his own figure.

“Do you understand? To me, losing you is scarier than death! I was even prepared to die with the dragon, but there you were, rushing back alone! At that moment, I really thought you were going to…”

Charlotte’s tone took on a hint of tears, gradually growing hoarse.

A tightly clenched fist came down on Roy but, unwilling to hurt him, it turned soft and powerless just before impact.

How could she know Roy still had tricks up his sleeve?

When Roy stood before the fire dragon, she truly thought it was all over.

That was a terror heavier than death; just recalling it made Charlotte shiver uncontrollably.

“I feel the same way.”

“Eh?” Her red cat ears twitched slightly.

“I’m scared of losing you too, Charlotte. If you sacrificed yourself because of me, I would never forgive myself.”

Charlotte stubbornly raised her head. “But…”

“But I never intended to die,” Roy locked eyes with the girl, cutting her off, and said earnestly, “I’m being greedy.”

“I still owe you a dance; how could I just die like this?”

“The courage I found wasn’t for sacrificing myself for you, but to walk hand in hand with you towards the best ending.”

Roy smiled slightly, his gaze warm like water, soothing the heart.

The boy in front opened his arms, gently enveloping her in an embrace, as soft as a gentle breeze.

“…Fool.”

After a couple of symbolic struggles, Charlotte ceased to resist and nestled into his embrace, even her swaying cat tail relaxed.

“And look, I’m perfectly fine, so don’t worry so much.” Roy ruffled the girl’s hair and laughed brightly, “Now, just enjoy this hard-won ending.”

“…So cunning.” Charlotte huffed weakly.

Having been comforted this way, how could she still blame him?

From the sturdy and warm chest of the boy, waves of relief washed over her, making Charlotte deeply feel that Roy was alive.

In Roy’s embrace, Charlotte’s trembling finally began to settle down.

As Roy said, they had finally welcomed the best ending.

However, one wish remained unfulfilled.

Charlotte lifted her head from the boy’s embrace, stealing a glance at Roy’s face.

Specifically, his lips.

She didn’t want to end her life with lingering regrets until her very last moment.

Staring at Roy’s gentle smile, her gaze gradually heated up.

“You just said I should enjoy this hard-won ending?”

“Of course.”

Suddenly, Charlotte straightened her posture, straddling him, and cupped Roy’s cheeks with her hands.

The girl’s face bloomed with a tempting blush, but even more enticing were her slightly parted, rosy lips, from which wafted a sweet breath reminiscent of gardenias.

This sweet sight momentarily dazed Roy.

Meanwhile, Charlotte, suppressing her shyness, leaned down.

“Actually, I’m quite greedy too.”

“This is the ending I want—”

Under the bright sunlight, their figures intertwined, breaths mingled, their lips practically about to meet when, suddenly, the door burst open.

“Master! Are you okay…?!”

The abrupt inquiry startled Charlotte, throwing her off balance. That hurried kiss landed on Roy’s cheek, leaving a noticeable lip mark.

This scene fell into Alice’s view, making her originally clear eyes quiver with surprise.