I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 288

Chapter 141: Confessions and Ceasefire

After Roy’s lengthy explanation, the two girls looked utterly embarrassed—one clutched her skirt tightly, while the other anxiously dug her toes into the ground, both filled with shame.

It turned out they had misunderstood the whole situation. Roy had meant for them to be discreet and avoid fighting each other, yet they had completely missed the point and gone in the opposite direction!

“So, this letter doesn’t even matter in terms of who you prefer?” Charlotte asked, holding her dizzy head and speaking softly.

Roy nodded slightly in response.

Nia, not ready to give up, fixed her gaze firmly on him.

“Alright, putting the letter aside…”

“Between us, who do you really like more?” Nia’s voice trembled a little.

Charlotte shot an eager glance at Roy, holding her breath.

Seeing the two girls so impatiently seeking an answer made Roy’s mouth feel bitter, but he met their gazes and offered his honest reply.

He didn’t want to deceive anyone, especially not them.

“I… I can’t choose. You’re both equally important to me.”

The two girls were momentarily stunned by his words. While they felt slightly disappointed, they also had an inexplicable sense of relief.

Girls are naturally sensitive, and deep down, both had already sensed the answer, realizing the other held a place in Roy’s heart just as significant as their own. That’s why they were both so wary of each other, eager for a clear winner.

But with Roy’s response, their competition felt meaningless.

Roy continued, “Of course, I understand how you feel.”

“I know asking you to accept each other’s presence is unreasonable and rather rude. I don’t expect you to agree with my feelings, but please, don’t hurt each other. It’s not Charlotte’s fault, nor Nia’s. If blame needs assigning, then let it be mine.”

“Be angry, be upset, whatever unsatisfactory feelings you have, take it out on me.”

After saying this, Roy closed his eyes, opened his arms wide, and presented himself as if he were asking for punishment.

Saying it’s easy to balance things out is one thing; actually doing it is quite another!

Roy never intended to lie, and now that he had laid everything bare, he felt a weight lift off his shoulders.

As for Charlotte and Nia’s feelings, he knew they were beyond his control now.

To boldly say “you’re both my wings,” even if he got pummeled for it, Roy wouldn’t mind.

Still, he hoped they would go easy on him…

Roy anxiously thought, secretly activating his Evil Dragon Blood Armor.

Seeing that Roy showed no inclination to fight back, the little maid was unsure what to do.

Footsteps approached, and Roy tensed, bracing himself for the girls’ wrath.

However, what came wasn’t a scolding or a cry, nor were there furious slaps, but rather a gentle touch from each of their hands as they grasped his.

Roy slowly opened his eyes, staring in astonishment at the two girls on either side who had taken hold of his hands.

“What are you…”

“I just want to confirm, you did say we’re equally important and not unimportant, right?” Charlotte asked, looking away, her tone neutral, but her grip tightened as if afraid he might vanish at any moment.

“That’s correct. But…” Roy still found it hard to believe.

Charlotte sighed, glancing back at him with an accusatory look, her tone sulky, “But what? I can’t let my knight go up alone to accept the award, can I?”

“Ugh, you’re really something,” Nia chuckled, though her smile seemed a bit forced, yet she leaned in closer as if surrendering, saying wryly, “I really can’t deal with you.”

The two girls exchanged a glance.

“Let’s call a ceasefire, for now.”

“Yeah, we can’t keep making things difficult for Roy.”

They had made their intentions clear enough, and Roy didn’t believe they hadn’t understood.

In other words, they had almost implicitly accepted his feelings.

Even if it was just for now. Even if it was only temporary.

Roy was well aware of his own scumbag behavior; he wouldn’t complain if they really did beat him up.

But who would have thought they would actually be willing to go this far for him?

Watching their caring expressions, Roy felt his chest warm, his eyes get moist, overwhelmed with gratitude and affection.

Roy couldn’t comprehend what kind of feelings these girls harbored toward him as they accepted his proposal, but at that moment, he vowed deep down never to let them regret this decision.

“Thank you.”

Roy pulled both girls into a tight embrace.

Charlotte fidgeted for a moment, while Nia simply smiled. The two girls averted their gazes, still having some barriers, but at least in that moment, none of them resisted. Instead, they accepted one another’s presence and returned his embrace.

In the corner, the Blonde Girl opened her mouth but decided not to interrupt, quietly stepping back.

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“I think Roy is in for it.”

“That ‘scumbag’ reputation is really hard to shake. He’s playing both sides and picked a princess and a top girl. If he ends up with trouble, it’s totally deserved!”

Laughter filled the crowd, and soon enough, a few stern voices interrupted them.

“Shut it, first-years.”

“Roy defeated All Things Wither, proved himself as one of the top four in this trial. Isn’t it normal for him to be popular?”

“Instead of worrying about his private matters, maybe you should think about why you’re still single?”

Several second-year students, who had been saved by Roy during the trial, easily shut down the chatter from the first years.

However, thinking of Roy’s awkward situation, their feelings were complicated.

After all, it was fact that Roy was two-timing and facing a tricky situation.

Especially since those two were high-status, incredibly talented noble members. With that in mind, they could only pray their lifesaving benefactor wouldn’t end up torn to pieces by the two girls, and at least make it back to accept the award…

After a long wait, the headmaster finally returned to the podium in the center of the banquet hall.

“Thank you for your patience; let’s welcome our top four from this year’s Blue Trial to the stage!”

The Prince of the Golden Sands, Douglas, was the first to step up, causing wild cheers, especially from the girls in the audience.

But when the Black-Haired Boy took the stage, astonished gasps rippled through the crowd.

Roy didn’t come up alone; he was flanked on both sides by the two girls, each linking arms with him as they ascended the stage together!

Though the girls’ expressions looked slightly stiff, just being able to walk alongside Roy left everyone stunned.

This guy really got two top girls to willingly do this for him?!

The pure-hearted young men were practically green with envy, and even the seasoned players couldn’t help but feel envy at this moment.

Standing at one corner of the podium, Douglas glanced at the Black-Haired Boy, surrounded by the two girls, his pupils trembling with disbelief.

His own fiancée was driving him bonkers, yet Roy managed to grasp two at once?! Impressive, impressive!

Douglas felt a mix of disdain, caution, and even gratitude toward Roy, but at that moment, he felt a budding respect for the Black-Haired Boy.