I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 577

Chapter 125: Who Are You?

The knight who reclaimed Snow Wind Fortress, the hero who turned the tide against high-ranking demons, the dazzling boy like a phoenix, was now defenseless, lying right in front of me.

Watching Roy’s sleeping face, Xue Nuo felt a mix of gratitude and affection, and old feelings that she had suppressed began to bubble up.

Is it okay to indulge this beloved disciple just a little bit after all the hardships she’s faced?

Thinking this, Xue Nuo subconsciously lifted Roy’s bangs, leaning down slightly as if mimicking how her mother used to treat her—

But just then, cheerful shouts erupted all around, startling Xue Nuo into a stiff posture.

“Xue Nuo! Roy! Long live humanity!” The applause echoed endlessly.

It was then that Xue Nuo realized countless soldiers were watching her, and she felt a blush creep onto her cheeks from the embarrassment of her earlier boldness.

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Days later, the united forces from the southern part of the Empire, the Lionheart Kingdom, and the Academy City finally arrived to fill the manpower gap at Snow Wind Fortress.

Originally, the powers of Veszyra adhered to the principle of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. However, collusion with cultists and demons posed a threat to the safety of all humanity, and naturally, the authorities couldn’t just sit back and watch.

Under the guidance of the Academy City, the allied forces first repaired the Desperate Defense Line‘s magical formation and coordinated with the original garrison of Snow Wind Fortress.

Major forces also launched a severe denunciation of the imperial royal family.

Although the current Winter Empress claimed that it was all the prince’s reckless actions, unrelated to the royal family, it still caused a tremendous uproar, leading to a significant blow to the royal family’s prestige.

On the contrary, Xue Nuo delivered a powerful counterattack against the royal family and defeated the demon race’s Four Heavenly Kings, the “Pale Empress Anisus.”

The glorious achievements caught the attention of nobles at home and abroad. Since the sacrifice of the previous duke, the ever-weaker and scattered border forces began to reunite under Xue Nuo’s banner, restoring the splendor of the Andewis family, eager to storm the capital tonight and dethrone the Empress.

The imperial royal family’s attitude softened as a result.

Anyone can flaunt their power against a stray dog on the street, but a wolf with sharp teeth and claws evokes caution. At least for now, the royal family was unwilling to risk further conflicts with the borders at a point when their prestige was already dwindling.

Many inland nobles secretly showed goodwill, willing to act as a bridge to ease the relations between the border and the inland nobility.

Even external forces subtly expressed their support for the imperial border.

In the past, Xue Nuo never dared to imagine she would find herself in such a position.

After that, Xue Nuo retreated to Snow Wind Fortress as the top decision-maker of the border nobility. While integrating the border forces, she was busy establishing ties with other factions, leaving her overwhelmed.

However, no matter how busy she got, even if it meant skipping meals, she would make time each day, morning and night, to visit that black-haired boy.

Though his injuries had healed, Roy remained unconscious.

This left Xue Nuo feeling increasingly anxious.

Fortunately, today she finally received good news from the Academy’s physician.

“Roy has woken up…”

Xue Nuo’s eyes brightened, and she sighed in relief.

But the next second, she grew tense again.

Because the physicians exchanged glances, none of them smiling.

“What… what’s wrong with him?”

The lead physician, an elderly man from the Academy, comforted her, “Miss Andewis, no need to worry. Mr. Roy has escaped life-threatening danger.”

“However, his bloodline power has caused some minor side effects… It’s better for you to see for yourself to understand.”

Xue Nuo hurried to Roy’s room.

Pushing the door open, the morning breeze brushed against her.

The black-haired boy sat on the bed, gazing out the window. His thin shirt clung to him, and his once strong and athletic physique seemed to have diminished quite a bit compared to Xue Nuo’s memory.

Seeing the pale expression on the boy’s face, and recalling those shocking scars from earlier, her nose tinged with bitterness.

Approaching him, she leaned slightly down and gently took his hand.

“You’ve finally woken up.”

“You’ve really had a tough time.”

“Are you hungry? Is there anywhere uncomfortable? Don’t worry, the Desperate Defense Line is safe now. You don’t have to fight anymore…”

The usually quiet girl had endless emotions at this moment.

Yet, Roy’s gaze was somewhat dazed, unfamiliar, even wary.

He had never looked at her that way, not even during their first meeting.

Xue Nuo’s heart trembled, suppressing her agitation and worry, she calmly said, “Sorry, you’re still very tired, right?”

“I won’t disturb you any longer…”

But she never expected him to suddenly ask,

“You… who are you?”

A moment later.

“What the hell is going on here?”

In the meeting room, the silver-haired girl asked coldly, a wisp of white mist forming at the corner of her mouth.

The chill that couldn’t even be chased away by the fireplace made everyone in the room shiver.

The girl tapped on the armrest, her anger nearly overflowing, swirling like a blizzard towards the physicians.

“You promised me personally that Roy would be fine! Are the doctors of the mighty Mage Academy only capable of this? What happened to him?!”

The lead physician couldn’t help but shiver, giving a bitter smile, “Miss Andewis, please calm down.”

“I’ve said before, Mr. Roy is not in life-threatening danger.”

“But the side effects of divinity are unavoidable.”

“Just like those cultists who sacrifice themselves for power to transcend ordinary bloodlines, Mr. Roy has a unique bloodline but cannot escape the rule that extraordinary power comes at a cost.”

“Just like the deranged cultists, Mr. Roy’s soul has also been affected by divine power, causing amnesia.”

Upon hearing this, Xue Nuo’s face turned pale.

Indeed, the ability that could bolster the entire army’s combat power, even rivaling the Four Heavenly Kings, surely must have a price.

Compared to those insane cultists, merely losing his memory seemed rather fortunate.

The logic was easy enough to understand rationally.

But Xue Nuo still couldn’t accept it.

All the memories she shared with Roy had been wiped clean, and not only that, but all the countless wonderful moments thus far had evaporated into nothingness.

Just thinking about this nearly suffocated her, making it hard to think.

Until the old man’s voice echoed again.

“However, this condition is temporary. Memory loss from a damaged soul typically recovers with time.”

“And we do have means to treat amnesia.”

In an instant, Xue Nuo snapped back to her senses, her eyelids twitching, nearly wanting to curse.

Why couldn’t they have said such an important thing earlier?!

But on second thought, it seemed she had panicked and gasped for air upon hearing the first half of the sentence.

Well, never mind then.

“So, how do we treat it specifically?” Xue Nuo asked patiently.

“Generally, it relies on the company of loved ones, repeating past actions. This heals the patient’s emotions while providing opportunities to trigger déjà vu and stimulate memories.”

Loved ones.

Murmuring the phrase, Xue Nuo lowered her gaze, falling into silence.