I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 172

Chapter 25: Nia Lily

Roy hadn’t fully completed all the female storylines in “Angel’s Dance,” and many plot details had faded over time.

But he still had a strong impression of the early school storyline.

Nia’s enmity towards the “bad boy Roy” stemmed from her witnessing and hearing about his “atrocities” towards Alice multiple times, which stirred her sense of justice and protective instinct.

However, now his bad reputation was all a misunderstanding.

With a clear conscience, as long as he took the opposite approach like Charlotte did back then, he should be able to help Nia gradually see the truth!

The next morning, Roy followed the timeline in the original work.

It wasn’t difficult for him; he didn’t even need to consciously do anything special, just treat Alice as he usually would.

In the original work, “bad boy Roy” bullied Alice in the cafeteria, whereas Roy kindly served her food and tea.

In the original, “bad boy Roy” mocked Alice on the way to school, and Roy genuinely complimented how cute Alice looked in her school uniform.

Roy even took an extra step compared to the original, specifically escorting Alice to her classroom, showcasing his chivalrous side beautifully.

“Master, there’s really no need to go this far. Rather, it should be Alice accompanying you,” the blonde girl said, looking a bit troubled, feeling guilty for the young boy’s kind care.

“This little thing isn’t a problem at all. Besides, I just want to spend more time with Alice,” Roy gently smiled at her.

“Um…”

Alice shivered slightly, clutching her chest, gazing at the boy’s gentle smile, feeling a brief moment of tenderness flash in her light blue eyes.

Honestly, she only needed to be by Roy’s side to feel happy.

If only she could be in the same class as her master.

Thinking this, the girl slightly lowered her gaze.

But the next sentence immediately lifted her spirits.

“I’ll come pick you up after school.”

“Okay!”

Roy took one last glance at the blonde girl lingering at the classroom door, waving goodbye to her—a feeling of reluctance washed over him, similar to leaving a pet at someone else’s house.

Seriously, they would see each other again after school; he was being a bit too sentimental, wasn’t he?

With an inner chuckle at himself, Roy quickly shook off his distracting thoughts.

As he walked through the hallway, he kept an eye on the gazes of those around him with his peripheral vision.

The label of “jerk” was annoying, but thanks to it, Roy had become the center of attention among the newcomers, making it easier for him to observe people’s attitudes towards him.

“Hey, isn’t that the jerk from yesterday? Doesn’t he worry about making the other girl angry by bringing one of them to school in broad daylight?”

“No, I heard that she’s just a maid. Besides, it looks like he treats her pretty well.”

“But aren’t noble boys’ maids usually those kinds of girls?”

“Hey, commoner, watch your mouth! Roy is recognized as our prince’s sworn knight!”

Seeing many classmates from the kingdom standing up for him made Roy feel a bit moved.

And his concern for Alice was also noticed by others. Setting aside the “jerk” label, he at least had the hope of changing his “bad boy” reputation.

However, the key factor was still how Nia would react to him.

Roy glanced out the window and spotted the figure he had been looking for.

In the distance, a green-haired girl munching on bread hurriedly rushed toward the teaching building.

Her green side ponytail swayed in the wind, and her long, fair legs were breathtaking. Her figure darted through the crowd like a lively bird, radiating youthful energy.

Running late, Nia was rushing along, but she felt a sudden gaze and looked up towards the window overhead.

There was no one there anymore.

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The first day of school was always vibrant and fresh.

In a classroom decorated in a retro style with elegant decor, students gathered with their familiar friends, chatting and laughing, filling the room with a cheerful and sunny atmosphere.

However, a certain blonde girl sat alone in a corner by the window, silently distancing herself from the joyful vibe around her.

“Master…” she murmured, her gaze slightly vacant.

To Alice, the excitement of school life hinged on being with Roy; everything else felt dull without him around.

Until a melodious, bird-like laugh floated through the air.

“Excuse me, is anyone sitting next to you?”

“No.”

Alice instinctively replied, but the next second, the other person had already seated themselves next to her.

At first glance, Alice caught sight of those eyes.

They were eyes that seemed to embody the essence of the forest, brighter than agate and emerald.

One of her hands rested on her chin, one leg slightly bent, and her crisp white school uniform couldn’t hide her well-proportioned and healthy figure. Her slightly protruding bust and the smooth, fair thighs below seemed to emit a light that was as warm as a gentle spring breeze, complete with two sweet dimples that made even Alice’s typically calm heart flutter a little.

But soon, a wave of faint disappointment washed over her.

The last time she felt like this was with Charlotte.

Was there really another girl as beautiful as Charlotte? Would being as stunning as them make her master like her more?

But before the girl could think deeply, a snap of fingers jolted her back to reality.

“Hey, come on, it’s the first day of school, cheer up~”

“I’m Nia, Nia Lily.”

To hide her identity, Nia not only used a fake name but also cleverly used magic to conceal her unique elven ears.

Alice was just about to introduce herself: “I’m…”

“I know, you’re Alice, right? The ‘Angel of the Feather of Light,’ the cutest girl in this year! I’ve been wanting to be friends with you! From now on, we’ll be desk mates, please take care of me!” Nia said, her eyes sparkling as she took Alice’s hand and shook it excitedly.

Alice struggled to keep up with Nia’s enthusiasm, but looking at that bright smile, she felt like she was in a spring forest, and the loneliness of parting from Roy became less unbearable.

Unlike the person who had attempted to chat her up at last night’s welcome party, this green-haired girl gave her no sense of annoyance; on the contrary, it felt quite the opposite.

Thinking this, Alice sincerely remarked, “Miss Nia is such a nice person.”

Nia’s smile froze momentarily.

Why did she feel suddenly flustered?

The magic academy’s courses were divided into two major categories: theoretical and practical. Theoretical classes focused more on culture, politics, and extraordinary academics, which were split into different classes. Practical classes allowed students to choose based on their bloodline for varied abilities.

For example, Roy had the “Iron Blood” ability; he was strong in close combat yet clueless about magic, so he wouldn’t choose magic-related courses.

Nia and Alice were not only desk mates in the culture classes but had also selected the same subjects in practical classes. By the end of the day, they had built quite a harmonious atmosphere.

By the time they focused again, on the second and third days, they even found themselves naturally mixing during lunch.