Chapter 150: Keep Quiet in the Library
The afternoon sun quietly spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a warm and tranquil atmosphere, infused with the faint scent of books and rich coffee, resembling a serene painting.
Delicate hands flipped the pages of a book leisurely, pausing now and then to sip coffee. The girl’s demeanor harmonized perfectly with the library, poised and composed, like the intellectual senior that every infatuated young boy dreams of encountering.
But it was all an illusion!
Feeling the commotion beneath him, Roy maintained his reading posture, but he was already sweating bullets, unable to focus on a single word.
Under the desk, the seemingly composed Leanna had long since kicked off her high heels, her soft black-silk foot now playfully pressing against him.
At first, it was just a gentle step, but then it turned into playful rubbing, and soon, her foot was like a little fish frolicking in the water, circling and leaping, dancing lightly across his leg, carefree and joyous.
Charlotte was utterly dumbfounded.
She occasionally liked to give Roy a playful nudge or make excuses for him to help massage her feet, but it was always limited to that.
Just a foot, yet how could this mischievous girl come up with so many tricks?!
Beside them, Xue Nuo widened her eyes, looking troubled.
Xue Nuo understood a lot about interactions between the genders.
But not completely.
She had plenty of theoretical experience from books, but those were all about the serious matters of the harmonious union of male and female.
No textbook at the Academy taught her how to flirt.
As a teacher, an imperial noblewoman, and a woman who upheld proper conduct, she should’ve condemned this indecent scene.
Yet, it seemed Roy was quite enjoying it…
Come to think of it, Roy hadn’t been bothered when he touched her foot earlier.
Could it be that this is how lovers should interact?
Should she maybe learn a thing or two?
As for the little maid, she still held her book in front of her, maintaining composure, but her little face was gradually turning pink.
Xue Nuo simply lacked experience, while the maid didn’t quite understand what Leanna was up to, yet instinctively felt something was off.
But regardless, this level of contact was definitely not enough to be considered inappropriate, so they didn’t feel the need to intervene.
This was driving Roy crazy.
The thick velvet stockings didn’t diminish the sensation; in fact, they made her foot feel softer and warmer, gliding over him like smooth coffee flowing.
Let’s be clear, he wasn’t a foot fetishist.
But being toyed with in just the right way was really hard to handle!
If they were alone, whether being at her mercy or turning the tables on her, it would be a delightful affair.
However, it depended heavily on time, place, and context!
“Senior, could you please stop?” Roy gritted his teeth, lifting his head with a troubled expression, murmuring, “This isn’t the place for that!”
Looking up, the girl blinked her eyes in confusion, “What are you talking about?”
“What do you mean? I haven’t done anything!”
“Senior, you…!”
She teasingly pointed her toes up and pressed down again.
The onslaught under the desk was both sweet and cruel, yet the girl’s face remained tranquil, utterly at ease: “I don’t understand what you’re saying.”
“I don’t mind chatting with you, but…”
Leanna lightly bit her lip, the corners of her mouth curling up in a devilish smirk, whispering, “You need to keep quiet in the library.”
“Anything you want to say can wait until after~”
Wait? Wait for what? What’s going to happen, Senior?!
Roy had to admit, he was genuinely panicking.
He hadn’t felt like this even when standing against the undead general!
After all, facing an army, even if he fell, it would be glorious.
But here, in the library, surrounded by people of all kinds, if they saw the hero knight doing something so unseemly with a girl, his knightly career would be over!
Girls get angry, but that doesn’t always lead to violence.
Maybe Leanna was the type who wouldn’t explode in anger but loved to use cunning tricks to tease.
But a real man knows when to advance and when to retreat, with flexible boundaries!
Besides, he had jumped into a relationship with Xue Nuo without even informing her, so it was understandable if Leanna felt upset.
Roy was sweating coldly, forcing a smile, “Senior, I was wrong, please spare me.”
But Leanna seemed taken aback, responding innocently, “What are you talking about?”
“I’m not angry, though.”
Unlike her earlier feigned confusion that seemed a bit forced, this time her expression appeared entirely genuine.
Now Roy was slightly annoyed.
If you’re not angry, why are you messing with me? Just teasing me for fun, huh…
?!
Yes, exactly that!
Watching the girl lazily lean back in her chair, stretching her beautiful long legs, resting her delicate feet on his leg, sipping her coffee with a casual air, as if she saw him as mere garnish, Roy suddenly remembered everything.
Leanna Cassandra was just that sort of wicked girl who enjoyed teasing him, wasn’t she?!
Look at that smirk pulling at her lips; she’s absolutely enjoying herself!
With unclear details, Roy struggled to gauge her attitude, even feeling guilty about his relationship with Xue Nuo.
But right now, all he felt was irritation.
If you’re angry, I’m going to be angry too!
Senior? Sorceress? Student Council President?
Once you step into this household, it doesn’t matter who you are—you better abide by my family rules!
No way am I letting this slide?!
Roy was resolute and grabbed her slender ankle.
“Senior, if you’re going to do this to me, you’d better be ready for my counterattack!”
“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.” Leanna continued to play dumb.
But now Roy wouldn’t be fooled.
You’ve been messing with me for long enough; it’s my turn to play with you!
With a sneer, Roy suddenly flipped the table, grabbing Leanna and lifting her, tossing her down to the floor! Before her surprised gasp could escape, he pounced on her!
Whether Leanna was scared, it was hard to tell, but Charlotte and the others were definitely startled.
Even if you’re going all out, pick your moments, okay? This is a library, for crying out loud!
“Did I just hear something?”
“Over by the reading room, it sounds like a young couple.”
Curious, people looked toward the source of the sound, and Charlotte hurried out to shoo away the curious onlookers: “No! You’re mistaken!”
Of course, Roy still cared about his image.
Playing’s fine, but there’s a limit, isn’t there?
Leanna looked slightly surprised, revealing some regret: “You’ve got guts all of a sudden; I guess you remembered.”
“Is it too late to apologize now?”
“Well, that depends on your attitude when apologizing,” Roy replied with a smile, then pretended to think deeply: “What did you just say?”
“Keep quiet in the library.”
“Do you remember the ability ‘Still as Water’? It can hide your presence, but if you make too much noise, you’ll still be noticed, you know?”
Now that lilac-colored gaze finally held a hint of panic.
But Roy wasn’t going to give her the chance to explain!
Leaned down, he covered her mouth to stifle her gasp.
Then, he placed a kiss on her slender, graceful neck, playfully toying with her just like she had done to him, dancing freely.
Those delicate feet that had just bullied him now felt like sugar melting in coffee, no matter how tightly she struggled, they ultimately went limp and succumbed.