I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 282

Chapter 135: Advantages on My Side

Roy asked and found out that the Trial of Blue actually had rankings in the end.

Due to the interruption caused by All Things Wither, the original rules were nullified, and the final scores were decided based on the students’ performance during the Cult attack. It was a way to boost the students’ morale.

This Cult attack was a scandal and a disaster for the Academy, severely damaging its prestige.

But for the students, it was both a crisis and a challenge.

While most students were panicking and fleeing for their lives, a few stood up and displayed exceptional resilience.

Among them, the four who performed the best were Roy, Nia, Charlotte, and Douglas, who were collectively selected as the top four.

For the first-year freshmen, making it into the top four during the Trial was undoubtedly a huge honor.

Even the blood of the former False King, Roland, and the pride of the Verdant Council, Ain Violet, could only compare.

Even the strict Janthea couldn’t find fault with this result.

However, after sending off Douglas, Roy returned to the couch with a solemn expression, showing no signs of joy.

Why the heck was Charlotte also selected as the top four?!

In fact, the scale of the Fallen Tree Sea was quite extensive, with many overflowing vines and miasma heading towards students nearby. Charlotte was the first to react, leading the Lionheart faction and fighting her way out before the rescue team arrived, leaving a lasting impression on the teachers.

The problem was, now both girls related to him had become top four!

Roy’s original strategy was to stall for time, waiting for both to calm down before slowly reasoning with them.

But the end-of-term banquet was going to be a major flare-up for the lingering tensions just when both were about to cool down!

If, at the award podium, the two girls were to clash in full view of everyone, just thinking about it made Roy want to escape the planet.

In his previous life, Roy loved to watch a spectacle, especially when a scummy guy faced public humiliation; it was a real riot.

But now it seemed he was becoming the spectacle himself!

If things went south, wouldn’t he be laughed at by the entire school faculty and students?!

Not to mention, this end-of-term banquet would become a new catalyst for the ongoing hostility between the two girls.

No, he had to settle things with them in advance!

However, the timing was sensitive, and it wasn’t appropriate for him to personally show up.

News around the Academy couldn’t be hidden. No matter whom he met first, the other would surely be displeased upon finding out.

He had to be fair!

After some thought, Roy glanced at the little maid beside him.

Alice paused briefly, her bright eyes lighting up.

Could it be that her master wanted her as his partner this time?

“Alice, I need you to deliver two letters to Nia and Charlotte,” Roy said thoughtfully.

Although her gaze dimmed slightly, Alice obediently nodded: “No problem.”

“So who’s your date for the ball, master?”

Roy shook his head, a mysterious smile on his face.

“Sometimes, only kids pick one choice. Adults just take them all.”

“?” The little maid tilted her head, her eyes confused.

“Ha ha, you’ll understand when you grow up.” Roy chuckled and ruffled her hair.

That night, under Roy’s instructions, Alice quietly delivered the two letters to Charlotte and Nia.

To prevent either party from knowing, Alice donned Roy’s Mist Cloak, only revealing herself at the door, ensuring the delivery process remained highly secretive.

Even if the letter delivery was somehow exposed, it would still be hard to discern the order of delivery, eliminating the possibility of the two girls feeling dissatisfied over who received their letter first—

At least that’s what Roy thought.

“Dear Charlotte/Dear Nia……”

“I deeply apologize for the antics that day, but please believe me, it was never my intention.”

“Ultimately, it was all my fault. However, my feelings for Charlotte/Nia are anything but fake; this is one thing I won’t lie about.”

“Therefore, please do not make things difficult for Nia/Charlotte; she is not your enemy. The end-of-term banquet is approaching, and please remember to maintain a low profile and refrain from any unbecoming actions.”

“After the banquet, I’ll make time to discuss things with her, so please endure until then.”

One letter couldn’t make the two girls completely let go of their hostility, but Roy hoped it would at least temper their behavior during the end-of-term banquet.

First, he graciously admitted his mistake, then calmly acknowledged his feelings, and finally reassured them that he would handle the situation with the other girl.

In doing so, hopefully, they would come to understand his predicament—

“I see.”

“Hehe, I get it!”

The princess laying in front of her bed smiled victoriously in the candlelight, while the elven girl leaning against the dormitory balcony was lit up with excitement.

In that moment, the thoughts of the two girls were remarkably in sync.

Roy sent me a letter; he has feelings for me!

Roy apologized—so that day’s events weren’t really his intention!

Most importantly, he said he would handle that green tea elf/flat-chested princess later, which meant……

He surely stands on my side!

In recent days, both Charlotte and Nia had been feeling uneasy about Roy’s choice, even feeling embarrassed to visit him.

Charlotte had a psychological shadow from missing Roy and feared her domineering side would upset him again.

Nia, as a latecomer, lacked confidence after that interrupted confession.

But now this letter had become their morale booster, making them feel invincible!

I have a letter from Roy himself; does that green tea/flat chest have one?!

The advantage is mine!

Since Roy is on my side, is it even necessary to waste time with that loser?

I might as well dress up nicely and enjoy the end-of-term banquet with Roy!

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A few days later, the end-of-term banquet arrived as scheduled.

Compared to the welcome banquet, the end-of-term banquet was somewhat more formal, with teachers, the organizers of the Trial of Blue, and representatives from various factions in attendance.

Overall, it was still a bit more relaxed than a court banquet.

Students could choose whether to wear formal attire, with nobles typically dressing more formally while commoners tended to be more casual.

However, there was an unwritten rule among students.

Those in formal attire generally came with a partner, while those in school uniforms meant they were arriving single.

So looking around, most students in formal wear were accompanied by someone of the opposite sex.

Colorful magical candles hung in the banquet hall, twinkling like stars, while the slightly antiquated walls sparkled with emblems from various factions, lavish and imposing.

Students arrived one after another, surprised by the rare opportunity to see prominent figures from various forces up close. The young people were either excited, admiring, or anxious.

Such a rare chance to encounter these figures, nobles and commoners alike naturally wanted to leave an impression to plan for the future.

But just then, a gasp came from the back, drawing everyone’s attention.

A dazzling crimson skirt lit up everyone’s eyes.

The young men instantly forgot their original purpose, stopping in admiration for the beautiful figure dressed in fiery red.

The Lionheart Princess, Charlotte Reinhardt.