I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 645

Chapter 26: Get Your People Inside!

One night.

After dinner, Roy was about to head back to the bedroom for some quality time with the freshly bathed girls when a polite knock on the door suddenly froze everyone in place.

Unless they were registered like servants or siblings, the Academy prohibited mixed-gender lodging.

And to top it off, Snow, being a teacher, staying in a student’s dorm was an even more serious violation.

Charlotte’s hair stood on end, resembling a little red cat: “Snow! Didn’t you say no one would check on us tonight?!”

“Well, it should theoretically be fine…”

“Ugh, stop talking and hide already!”

At Nia’s urging, several girls hurriedly scrambled back into the room.

Meanwhile, the knock at the door kept coming in a steady rhythm, leaving Roy no choice but to rush over and deal with it.

Damn it, who’s the idiot causing trouble this late at night!

Trying to shrug off his interrupted romantic moments, Roy forced a smile.

“Teacher, is there something wrong this late?”

Good news, Snow wasn’t mistaken; the visitor was not a dorm-checking teacher.

The bad news? This one was heavyweight.

“Hehe, am I interrupting a delightful evening for Roy?”

The gray-haired old man stroked his beard, a twinkle of mischief in his kind eyes.

“Principal? What brings you here?”

“There’s been some new developments from the Church, thought it necessary to inform you.”

Once business came up, Roy put aside his complaints and quickly led the sage back to the living room.

As soon as he sat down, the sage, Booker, stared at the six colorful drinks on the table and the mismatched furniture, a peculiar expression crossed his face.

“Looks like Roy’s nightlife is quite vibrant, not lonely at all.”

“Though, I think such things should be done in moderation.”

Hey, you little lolicon can still call me out?!

But since the principal was practically one of his own, there was no need for formalities.

Roy first gave a sheepish smile, then shot back, “Well, compared to your past, mine’s still a bit lacking.”

“After all, not everyone can earn the favor of the divine.”

I just have a bit more fondness for girls, but you, sir, went straight for the gods!

“Ahem, let’s talk about serious matters.” The old man’s cheeks flushed from the unexpected commentary, and he shifted the topic to cover up his rare embarrassment.

Clearly, Booker had loosened up a bit since his younger days, but still struggled when a junior called him out.

Considering he had a history with a top-tier powerhouse, Roy took a sip of milk, relishing the moment.

The little maid poured the elder a cup of red tea, and after Roy signaled that Alice wasn’t an outsider, Booker got serious about the real purpose of his visit that night.

“I’ve received intel that next month, the Church will officially begin the selection for candidates for the Saint, to elect a new Saint or Saintess.”

“I think it’s necessary for you to attend.” The elder’s gaze sharpened, his tone serious: “What do you know about Saints?”

“Saints are the apostles of the goddess. Being chosen as one grants the qualifications to communicate with the goddess and receive her divine power…”

Roy stuttered to a halt.

Wait a minute, the power of a Saint is quite similar to that of the False King, right?

No wonder Roland wanted to look for False King promotion clues at the Holy Light Church; aside from the Cultists, they might be the organization that understands divine power the most. Their expertise could indeed provide significant insights for the False King.

Seeing the realization on the boy’s face, the elder nodded slightly: “So, this is a rare opportunity. I suggest you seek a chance to interact with the Saints; perhaps you could gain unexpected rewards.”

Most of the time, the core members of the Church operated mainly on the Eastern Continent.

The Saint’s Trial was undoubtedly a golden opportunity to connect with the Church’s high-ups.

The downside? The Church might not be trustworthy.

Roland had clearly warned him not to trust the Church.

Even if they truly had the secret to False King promotion, they might not be willing to help. Considering the worst-case scenario, they could even become enemies…

This matter couldn’t be decided lightly.

While Roy was deep in thought, the long-silent panel suddenly lit up.

【Warning! Detecting an intertwining fate with the angel, triggering Reverse Fate Mission. Every choice will alter destiny, please choose wisely!】

【Current Reverse Fate Node: Angel】

【Angel Reverse Fate Progress】: 5%

So it has finally arrived?

Roy felt no surprise, but couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional.

In the original story, the Saint’s Trial was the most crucial turning point for Alice’s fate.

Depending on the storyline, the timing of this event varied.

If it was Charlotte and Nia’s storyline, the Saint’s Trial would happen in the first year.

If it was Snow and Leanna’s storyline, it would occur in the second year.

And the route Roy was aiming for was the common storyline, where Alice would not have any romantic ties with any of the target characters, leading to the regular ending of “Angel’s Waltz,” becoming the Destined Saintess, yet remaining lonely for life.

And in the common route, the Saint’s Trial conveniently fell at this time.

At this point, Roy no longer worried about being jointed attacked by the Destined Girls, and Alice had practically become his little maid, with no grudges held.

But the temptation to support Alice in becoming the Destined Saintess was still strong.

The Destined Saintess was second only to the Pope, above thousands, with a status even surpassing the four grand bishops, leading the Holy Light Church.

The power of the Holy Light Church undoubtedly exceeded any force on the Western Continent, quite literally the absolute center of humanity’s extraordinary power.

If he could gain the Church’s power, it would make both self-defense and helping Charlotte and the others deal with domestic and foreign crises much easier.

Roy couldn’t help but glance at the little maid serving nearby, his eyes slightly abstracted.

This little maid he painstakingly raised was finally about to blossom and become a Saintess! He would finally be able to enjoy this long-desired big white leg!

How could he not feel thrilled about such a soft meal before him?!

It ought to be this way.

But the moment he thought that the little maid might have to leave for the Eastern Continent, away from his side, his joy was instantly diluted, leaving Roy with mixed feelings.

There’s no way he would offer the little maid up just to gain the Church’s protection.

Even if Alice became a Saintess, he wanted to keep her by his side as much as possible.

If it came down to it, even if he had to abandon the Saintess title, he couldn’t leave Alice behind.

On the other side, seeing the boy fall silent, Booker patiently said, “I understand your reservations about the Church.”

It’s perfectly reasonable to be apprehensive when faced with a gigantic entity that rules over a continent.

The fact that this kid didn’t back down immediately was already quite remarkable.

“But regarding the secret of the lost blood of the False King, opportunities are rare. I will do everything I can to assist, so I suggest you think it over…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Roy interjected: “Actually, I have a proposal.”

“Must we engage with the Church’s Saint? Couldn’t we have a trusted ally become the Saint instead?”