I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 232

Chapter 85: You Must Come Find Me

On a summer night, the stars hung high in the sky, and a gentle breeze blew.

The lush trees along the road cast dappled shadows under the moonlight. The tall, verdant trees brought a pleasant coolness to the summer night.

Boys and girls strolled leisurely along the starry tree-lined path, completely at ease.

But with just the two of them, Nia was even more silent than before, looking absent-minded.

Roy took this chance to ask the question that had been bothering him for a long time.

“Is it really okay to just go back like this?”

Hearing this, Nia shrugged in resignation, “What’s okay or not? I can’t do anything about it.”

“Just obediently following your mother home isn’t something you’d do. You’ve run away, which means you really don’t…”

The boy’s words trailed off.

Because a delicate, pale finger gently stopped his lips.

The elven girl tilted her head and smiled, with a clear, elegant face, but full of unspeakable complex emotions.

Then she turned away, hands folded behind her back, walking beneath the scattered starlight, letting out a long sigh.

“I can’t be so willful anymore.”

“You might not believe it, but despite how I look, I actually come from a noble family, inherited some powers, and carry a bit of a mission.”

“In fact, I knew from the beginning that I would be caught and taken back, I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon.”

As Nia strolled, she indulged in her memories.

“My family was strict, and it was quite closed off, so I’ve envied the outside world since I was young.”

She looked up at the distant starry sky, stretching her hand as if counting the stars above.

“A simple and leisurely academy life, exciting adventures, and…”

At this point, the girl suddenly turned around and playfully blinked.

And a sweetly tangled romance.

“Thanks to you, all those dreams have come true, so I really don’t have any regrets.”

“So don’t wear a long face, okay?”

Roy touched his own face upon hearing this, realizing how stiff his expression was.

Nia leaned closer, like a whimsical breeze.

A pair of soft hands reached out, gently squeezing his face. He didn’t even know what kind of expression he was making, but it made Nia burst into joyful laughter.

Seeing the girl’s happy face, Roy felt the irritation in his heart clear completely, replaced by a sense of relief.

In fact, parting like this might not be a bad thing.

Reversing the Fate Node is a huge danger for both of them; if Nia returns to the Verdant Council, they can avoid the threat together.

He shouldn’t have pulled Nia into this danger in the first place, so parting was protecting not just himself, but her as well.

Since Nia’s wish had been fulfilled, some things didn’t need to be forced.

Yet, even with this understanding, the thought that he could never stroll in the summer woods with the elven girl again filled Roy’s heart with a faint melancholy.

Just as he withdrew his hand, he noticed Roy’s brow furrow again, making Nia pout.

“Hey, you’re supposed to smile when we say goodbye, right? There’s no need to frown!”

“Or do you…?”

Nia raised an eyebrow, propping her chin and wearing a mischievous smile, “Is someone gonna miss me?”

Roy turned his head away and made a noncommittal grunt.

“Tch, so not straightforward.”

Her little face puffed up, almost turning Nia into a tiny squirrel out of frustration.

The two walked side by side, covering a bit of distance, and before they knew it, the starlight grew cooler. The path opened up to reveal a wide expanse of grassland.

Roy hesitated, crouching down, wondering whether to head back or go ahead.

At that moment, Nia stepped forward first, light and graceful like a dancing butterfly.

Elegant and free, her skirt fluttered and hair flowed, and along with her dance, the boy’s heart skipped.

That bright green gaze, shy yet hopeful, flitted toward him with the wind.

“Seriously, will you miss me?”

In the quiet night, the only sound came from the distant rustling of leaves and the faint chirping of cicadas.

A few seconds felt like a century; though the world was so silent, Nia’s heartbeat rang loudly in her ears.

Anxious and restless, the feelings surged so strong it felt almost suffocating, making it hard for Nia to breathe.

The black-haired boy slightly parted his lips, but before he could make a sound, a gust of evening wind danced around, obscuring his figure.

Just when his heart raced to the peak and his answer was on the tip of his tongue, Nia lost her courage and hurriedly turned around.

Had she always been such a coward?

Nia lowered her eyes and started to self-mock.

Even if she got the answer she wanted, what would it change?

Anyway, she was about to go back soon.

If they had to part, it would be better for time to freeze at the most beautiful moment, not seeking more and risking the solitude of their goodbye.

“Ugh, forget it!”

“Besides, you’re so popular with the girls, you’ll probably forget me in no time.”

“Make sure to take care of Alice, will you? That little maid is…”

At that moment, the boy sighed deeply, cutting off her scattered, forced words.

“What nonsense are you talking about?”

“Huh?” Nia stopped, turning back with a slightly dazed look.

She saw the boy staring straight at her, his eyes as dark as night and as deep as water, reflecting her expressions, nothing else.

“How could I ever forget you?”

Roy tightened the pendant on his chest and said earnestly, “Whether in daily life or adventures, even if we have to part, I will never forget the memories of being together with you.”

“Besides, it’s not like we can’t see each other again.” Roy let out a breath, raising an eyebrow and smiling.

“I’ll come find you, I promise.”

The softly spoken promise resonated more than a thousand words, echoing in the girl’s heart.

Looking at the black-haired boy’s handsome and affectionate face, Nia suddenly felt the impulse to rush over and hug him tightly.

So, impulsive she acted.

The fragrance of jasmine drifted through the air.

Under Roy’s slightly surprised gaze, Nia lightly sprang forward like a bird dancing.

The clouds stirred, the starlight dimmed, the evening breeze calmed, and even the bothersome cicadas fell silent.

In this world that had come to a halt, the only scent that remained was the jasmine, unmistakably Nia’s—

For a moment, Roy thought the girl was going to kiss him and almost instinctively reached out to wrap her delicate waist in response.

But in the end, the jasmine scent merely flickered and faded, as Nia returned back to the sparkling starlight beneath him.

Leaving only the lingering scent of jasmine wafting in the wind.

The girl smiled brightly, still so beautiful it dimmed the stars, but her narrowed eyes carried a hint of wistfulness.

“Just hearing that from you is enough.”

“You must come find me.”