I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 49

Chapter 49: The Power to Become the Master

Roy was just about to dig in when a flash of golden light caught his attention, and the panel suddenly showed some long-awaited changes.

【Ding! Congratulations, you’ve reversed others’ evaluations of you, increasing your social value. May you continue to strive!】

【Reputation +1000】

【Titles】:

【Reformed Scoundrel】: The nobility of the Lionheart Kingdom view you as a reformed noble young master—a man who is elegant, reserved, yet full of courage and responsibility. The nobility of the Lionheart Kingdom will generally hold you in higher regard.

Oh? Four digits?!

A thousand reputation points all at once? Looks like I can finally draw some prizes now!

Roy thought to himself that he could at least consider himself a noble now, so surely he could draw some fancy cards like a European, right?

And what about the title? Getting rid of “Good-for-Nothing Young Master” is definitely a good thing.

I mean, just getting rid of that “Good-for-Nothing Young Master” debuff that puts women off is a win in Roy’s book.

It seems that as long as I accomplish something, I can change people’s perceptions, earn reputation, and gain titles.

At this rate, could I become a big deal in the kingdom in the future?

Well, who knows about the future, but just washing away the bad reputation is already pretty good.

To think that just getting into a scuffle could yield such unexpected joy, Rean really delivered a nice surprise.

Feeling great, Roy grabbed his knife and fork, ready to dig in.

Just then, a light and polite knock came from outside the door.

“Master, may I come in?”

“Come in.”

Entering the room was a familiar golden-haired figure, but as soon as Alice glanced over, her eyes went wide: “Master! What are you doing?!”

Roy, holding his knife and fork, looked a bit baffled: “Eating.”

“Your wounds aren’t bandaged, and your clothes aren’t changed… I have to help you.”

Alice came in carrying a tray of bandages and herbs, along with a clean shirt, clearly prepared.

But Roy dismissed her: “No need.”

“It’s just some superficial wounds; it’s nothing serious.”

Though he looked bloody and scary, it was just a minor scrape. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be in the mood to eat.

But Alice didn’t see it that way.

Seeing that the boy was so dismissive of his wounds, she immediately put her hands on her hips, her expression turning cold as she said in a deadpan voice, “Master, that won’t do.”

“If you don’t listen, I’ll have to tell the lord that you’re so focused on stuffing your face that you don’t care about your life and noble image!”

Roy was taken aback.

Wow, I’m just indulging a bit and you make it sound like I’m reckless and shameless!

You could say Alice can be very blunt when she speaks, but when it comes to confronting someone, she doesn’t pull any punches.

Faced with the girl’s seemingly harsh yet caring gaze, Roy finally relented.

“Fine, let’s do it your way.”

Alice nodded in satisfaction: “Very well, please take off your clothes first.”

“Uh… what?” Something felt off.

But Alice looked at him earnestly with her clear eyes and nodded seriously: “Yes.”

“Do I really have to?”

“Absolutely.”

“Alright then.”

Thinking Alice is just a straightforward girl, I shouldn’t read too much into it, especially since she seems to be focused on those girls in the original story.

Still, being stared at so directly by a young lady made Roy a bit shy.

With a few swift movements, he discarded his tattered clothes, revealing his strong yet youthful physique without any cover in front of her.

In a room alone with a beautiful girl staring at him like that? Roy felt a bit tense.

Unlike tense Roy, Alice stepped forward and carefully used an alcohol swab to gently clean the small cuts on his body.

The unique cold and stinging sensation of the alcohol made Roy wince and involuntarily take a sharp breath.

“Ugh—”

“Sorry, I’ll be gentler.”

Alice noticeably softened her touch, but her speed was still swift, expertly cleaning every wound on Roy.

The smell of the disinfectant mixed with the scent of irises tickled Roy’s nose.

He noticed a drop of crystal-clear sweat slide down Alice’s forehead, almost touching her eye, yet her light blue eyes remained unwavering.

Roy couldn’t help but feel a bit moved.

It’s just a little scratch; does it need this much focus?

He reached out, brushing away the drop of sweat from her forehead and moving a strand of golden hair aside.

“Master? Please don’t move.”

“Just take your time; I’m not badly hurt.”

To his surprise, just saying that made Alice shiver slightly and lower her head.

“Master, you’re so gentle; even though you’re the one hurt, you’re still trying to comfort me.”

“But Alice has made it so that such a gentle master…”

As she continued, Alice closed her eyes, biting her lips in frustration.

It’s all because of me that the master got caught up in the conflict with Rean. It’s all because of me that he got hurt.

If only I had the power like that crimson princess, none of this would have happened.

Opening her eyes again, the sight of the bloody marks on his muscular body struck her, making her heart ache.

She reached out a fingertip, treating it like a devotee would an idol of a deity—carefully and full of tenderness.

“Does it hurt?”

Alice’s clear gaze filled with a gentle glimmer.

Roy couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

“It’s just a minor wound. Besides, Rean started it; it’s not your fault.”

“But…”

Seeing Alice getting self-blaming again, Roy quickly pinched her soft little face.

It felt soft, like a little cotton ball, and as he toyed with it, she let out a cute little squeak.

Alice was perfect in many ways, except that she was too easy on herself.

Of course, this had to do with her suffering for too long at the bottom of society without anyone caring.

She was like an ugly duckling, having no clue about the broad sky awaiting her to soar into.

“There’s no but; if I say it’s not your fault, it’s not your fault.”

“Um, um, okay then…” The girl squinted, mumbling incomprehensibly.

“And don’t forget, Alice helped me too!”

“Eh?”

“Didn’t you notice?”

Roy chuckled as he let go of her little face and pointed at her forehead: “You’re already an Extraordinary Being.”

“Remember that light from before? That was you!”

Hearing Roy say that, Alice finally snapped out of her daze.

“Extraordinary Being? You mean, I’m just like the master, and even like the royal princess?!”

She could never forget the striking image of Charlotte bravely standing in front of Roy, causing even Rean and his crew to cower.

She originally thought she’d always have to hide behind Roy, watching him get hurt, but if she had that kind of power too, one day, maybe she could do things just like Charlotte!

She wanted to be the master’s strength.

“But I remember the bloodline of Extraordinary Beings is also tiered; I shouldn’t be able to match you and the princess,” Alice suddenly thought of this and naturally felt a bit down.

Roy couldn’t help but laugh.

Silly girl, you’re destined to be the Destined Saintess, the Dawn Sword Princess, the strongest Holy Knight of Veszyra, and here I am, counting on you to carry me with your awesome power!

Roy ruffled the girl’s hair, unable to hold back a grin while full of confidence: “Don’t worry, work hard, and your future achievements won’t be any less than Charlotte’s.”

Though he didn’t know where his confidence came from, Alice still found her self-esteem returning from his encouragement, her tone growing steadily firm: “I will!”