I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 561

Chapter 108: He Is Not an Outsider

As soon as those words were spoken, the atmosphere became tense.

If something happened at the Desperate Defense Line, it would be a significant issue for all of humanity.

Bari firmly rebutted, “No matter how ambitious the royal family is, they should understand what can and can’t be done.”

“Winter’s thoughts are his own; the Demon Race may not entirely follow his orders,” Roy said with a wry smile. “In their eyes, we are all just humans. Do you really think their alliance with the royal family is that strong?”

An aristocrat couldn’t help but speak up, “Over the years, the Demon Race has slowed their invasion against us; they might not want to launch a full-scale war.”

“Not long ago, the Academy City had a disturbance involving the Cassandra Family Mansion. One of the leading factions was actually a traitor from the Demon Race. Such a deep infiltration proves they have never given up on their ambitions,” Roy provided a very pertinent example.

“Of course, I’m just reminding you. But when facing the Demon Race, we should not limit our enemies to Winter; it’s best to prepare for the worst.”

Roy could only say this much. How many troops were needed, how much time—those needed to be evaluated by experienced generals.

The boy’s words undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for everyone.

Since the Third Era, a century has passed, and the Demon Race has not launched a large-scale invasion of the human realm. After the battle with the Undead twenty years ago, they ceased their attacks on the empire’s borders.

For the younger generation of nobles, the Demon Race has become a topic that feels so distant it exists only in dreams. With the fall of Xuefeng Fortress, what alarms them more are the royal family and the Cultists, viewing it as a military conflict instigated by the royal family using the Cultists along with the Demon Race.

However, outside the Desperate Defense Line, the old nobles who have fought against the Demon Race grew serious at the boy’s reminder, recalling the brutal and perilous battlefields. Once the Demon Race is acknowledged as the main opponent, the urgency escalates tremendously.

After a round of deliberation, Bari made a correction, “I understand now.”

“In no more than three days, regardless of how many troops we can gather, we must set out. Any delays could lead to changes in the situation.”

The nobles in Jingfeng City were taken aback.

“Three days? That seems too rushed!”

“Exactly! Rising against the royal family is no small matter, we need to be adequately prepared!”

“And besides, the Demon Race can’t possibly run away in this freezing weather. It’s more prudent for us to surround the city with a large army first…”

“Mr. Roy, the matter of the empire is our internal affair; please, as an outsider, refrain from spreading alarm!”

Roy was taken aback.

Just when he was thinking about how to support the old earl, the Silver-Haired Girl was already tapping her fingers on the armrest, letting out a cold hum.

The temperature dropped suddenly, frost creeping in.

“This matter is settled.”

“In three days, regardless of how many reinforcements can come, we will march immediately.”

The girl’s tone was indifferent but held a resolute authority, like a wolf pack leader, completely overwhelming the opposing nobles.

Until the lord’s hall fell into silence, Xue Nuo turned to the boy and said, “Also, remember this: he is not an outsider.”

She narrowed her eyes, her voice icy and carrying a chilly hint of warning, “No matter who you are, you must not disrespect him from now on, got it?”

Not an outsider? Could he be considered family then?

Wait a minute, the catalyst for the conflict between Winter and Xue Nuo was a marriage proposal, and it was this Roy who thwarted what could be called a rude provocation.

With that in mind, the nobles of Jingfeng City exchanged strange glances.

Roy was at a loss for words.

Though he appreciated Xue Nuo standing up for him, why were these people always looking at him like he was a dangerous beauty?!

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After dinner that evening, Roy returned to his room early to rest.

After staying up all night battling and rushing over, he had to admit he was a bit worn out.

Once a siege began, who knew how long it would last? Better to take advantage of these two days to rest.

Roy yawned, just getting into bed when he heard a light knocking at the door.

As soon as he opened it, the Silver-Haired figure came into view.

Xue Nuo wasn’t wearing her usual long dress; instead, she had changed into a white, fitted retro-style palace sleep dress and was wearing fluffy slippers. Her demeanor was softer than usual but still held the reserved elegance of a noble lady.

“Teacher Xue Nuo, is there something you need?”

“It’s nothing. I just wanted to check on you.” Xue Nuo paused, glancing elsewhere, appearing a bit shy. “If I’m interrupting your rest, I can leave.”

“Not at all, you’re not bothering me. Why don’t you come in?”

Roy brought Xue Nuo into the room and poured her a cup of hot tea.

The girl held the cup, lightly touching her lips to it, taking small sips, looking cute yet elegant.

Even in her sleepwear, she couldn’t hide the cold and noble aura that radiated from her.

Outside, the snow swirled.

Looking at the girl’s sleep dress, Roy suddenly realized.

It was late at night, a lone man and woman alone in a room—it didn’t seem very appropriate.

If a certain prince found out, he might just grind his teeth to dust!

After a few sips of tea, Xue Nuo couldn’t help but ask with concern, “Are you really okay? Not injured, not cold, and not pushing yourself too much, right?”

Wait a minute.

Xue Nuo voluntarily came to visit him, why was he thinking this way?

Shaking off those disrespectful thoughts, Roy smiled, “I’ve already said I’m fine! Teacher Xue Nuo, you’re overthinking it.”

“It’s you, Teacher Xue Nuo, who needs to rest properly!”

Roy glanced at the bandaged arm of the girl.

The power of the Demon Race could affect Xue Nuo’s already unstable bloodline. After a night of rushing around, and now busy discussing how to reclaim Xuefeng Fortress with the nobles today.

She was the one who truly needed the rest.

Her heavy eyelids and dim gaze showed that the girl’s mental state was far from good.

“Don’t worry about me. I’ve already rested,” Xue Nuo straightened her posture, downplaying her fatigue.

But Roy sighed, exposing her facade, “Teacher Xue Nuo, I’ve heard Mr. Bari say that since you came to Jingfeng City, you haven’t had a proper nap.”

“I… I just don’t feel tired…”

“How could you not be tired?”

After saying this, Roy sat beside Xue Nuo, then gently lifted her silver bangs to touch the cool skin on her forehead.

Unconsciously, he had become quite familiar with this ‘temperature checking’ gesture.

Xue Nuo’s eyelashes trembled, but she didn’t pull away.

As expected, her forehead was as cold as ice, even lower than her usual temperature.

Actually, Roy noticed Xue Nuo seemed a bit drained during the meeting. Given her exhausting night and the complications with her bloodline, it made sense.

Roy irritably said, “Is this the result of your rest?”

Xue Nuo couldn’t respond, feeling guilty, “I… I just…”

“Teacher Xue Nuo, I know you care about the situation at Xuefeng Fortress. But because of that, you must not overexert yourself. If you collapse, who will lead the border nobles?”

Words flowed gently, fading away in the wind: “… but I can’t let go of you.”

“Do you understand? You must not overwork yourself these next few days…”

“But I can’t let go of you!”

Xue Nuo suddenly lifted her head, leaning in closer, startling Roy.

Her ice-blue eyes were fixed on him, filling the boy’s expression with shock.