I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 716

Chapter 98: Still Wanting

Alice certainly noticed that Roy’s gaze was off.

Unlike his usual gentle and soothing look, Roy had just now shown a hint of uncontainable heat.

Something was off, but it was quite fitting!

This was the same look he had when he was sizing up Charlotte and the others!

Now that she could finally reflect in his eyes like they did, the scene she had longed for finally was here, and Alice was over the moon.

After reading that diary, Roy could empathize with her feelings.

He let go of his reservations, even bolder now to fulfill the desires of his little maid.

Wrapping his arms around her soft waist, Roy picked up the girl next to him just like a little puppy, pulling her entirely into his embrace as she lay on his chest.

“Is this also not annoying?”

“Of, of course not!”

Alice shook her head vigorously, blushing even more, her voice rising higher.

They had hugged a lot before, but despite the closeness, they maintained a subtle distance.

Not far, yet close enough to be untouchable.

All along, Alice had never dared to cross that line, but with Roy now taking the initiative, she no longer wanted to hold back.

She spread her legs and lay down on him, turning into a clingy little blanket.

The originally aloof expression began to melt away under the boy’s warmth, blooming gently like an iris soaking in the afternoon sun.

“Not annoying at all. This is the best.”

Seeing the happiness radiating from her, Roy felt both amused and a bit guilty.

“Sorry, I never paid attention to your feelings.”

Perhaps subconsciously he had picked up on it, but Roy had never considered it in that light, thinking that to avoid hurting her, he should hold back on the affection shown to the little maid.

But that only added an unspeakable bitterness for her.

“It’s fine.”

“Previously, Alice was just a maid, so it’s only natural for the master to overlook her.”

“That’s not right,” Roy frowned.

He lightly squeezed the girl’s cheek, staring into her bewildered eyes, and said earnestly, “What I like isn’t just a maid or the Saintess.”

“It’s you, Alice, yourself.”

“Even without the title of Saintess, in my heart, you will always be my angel.”

“…!”

Alice was momentarily taken aback, feeling like she just got knocked down.

To be honest, she had always been a bit dense when it came to feelings, and at first, she didn’t quite grasp what he was saying.

That’s just how a clueless girl can be.

But even the most oblivious of girls can melt under a boy’s tender gaze, drowning in sweetness.

Alice also wanted to say something nice, to return his sweet words.

Then she froze.

Clearly, due to her age, she had never been taught how to flirt by her previous captors, and her maid training didn’t cover that either.

The boy × maid support group would definitely give her a warning.

In the past, even a stray heartfelt remark from Alice could make Roy dizzy with sweetness, but now that she had to initiate, she found herself at a loss.

After struggling to say something for a while, Alice decided to just act. Turning into a fluffy little golden-haired puppy, she gently rubbed her face against Roy’s.

Seeing Roy’s dazed expression, Alice felt her action had been futile and managed to add, “Master is also forever Alice’s master!”

In reality, Roy was still a bit slow to catch on.

So soft, so smooth.

She wanted to do it again…

But thoughts aside, it felt a bit childish, and Roy found it hard to take the plunge himself.

“However, Master… actually, it’s fine if Alice doesn’t call you that anymore, since you’re now the Saintess, right?”

The title of Oath Knight only held weight within the Lionheart Kingdom, but outside, it would lose much of its significance.

But the Destined Saintess could strut in any kingdom, even if the relationship between the Western Continent’s factions and the church was lukewarm, they still had to show some respect.

If we’re being honest, a Marquis’s son was far beneath the Saintess.

Wait, if that’s the case, doesn’t that mean I could order my master around…

Alice instantly found a loophole.

But she quickly flushed and shook off those immature thoughts.

How could she possibly do something indecent to someone she treasured?!

Unless he was willing…

Alice swallowed hard, casting her eyes elsewhere. “Forget it. Even if I’m a Saintess outside, behind closed doors, you’re still my master, okay?”

“Whatever you prefer.”

This girl probably just got used to calling him that and didn’t want to change.

But saying it felt a bit off, didn’t it?

The more Roy adored the girl in front of him, the heavier his heart felt.

Thinking of the upcoming ceremony, where Alice would face the church’s schemes, Roy sighed again.

“Master?”

“Nothing, just thinking how I hope Alice can stay safe.”

Roy gently brushed her beautiful golden hair: “Honestly, you can stay in a safe place. You don’t have to force yourself for my sake.”

“If that’s the case, then Alice feels the same way.”

Alice suddenly became serious.

“Alice wants the master to be safe too; she wants you to always remain in a safe place, free from injury, fighting, or being forced.”

“But that’s impossible.”

At this point, the girl’s expression faded a bit.

But soon, she lifted her head, determination apparent on her face.

“So, Alice doesn’t want to just watch from afar.”

“This time, please allow Alice to become your strength.”

“…Mm.” Roy chuckled.

The worries and anxieties in his heart cleared away under the brilliance of the girl’s golden words.

Honestly, rationally considered, he couldn’t miss any chance to grow stronger.

Otherwise, even if he prevented Alice from taking risks now, if they faced a crisis later, that she wouldn’t have enough power to help would be the worst outcome.

However, the ceremony could not be taken lightly.

They could take risks, but must never be reckless.

Teresa had said that the baptism of Holy Light could have unpredictable effects on the soul.

Roy inquired a certain big shot who toyed with souls: “Phoenix, can your power protect someone’s soul?”

“Sure, but you’ll need to maintain physical contact… Well, a kiss would do.”

Teresa had been a bit too much when she suggested Roy flirt in front of everyone, which was hard to bear.

“…Are you serious?”

“Come on, you’re not some magician. I respect my allies, alright?”

In the royal tomb, a certain magician just looked confused.

So are you telling me that I’ll be just fine?

Phoenix explained, “A kiss isn’t just a physical touch; it can also bridge the souls. If you’re shy, a kiss on the forehead is fine too.”

With that said, Roy decided not to hesitate any longer.

Explaining the situation, he tucked Alice’s hair back from her forehead and gently laid his lips there.

At the same time, he activated the ability of [Fire Soul], allowing Phoenix to operate that power to grant Alice’s soul protection.

Just that single motion drained Roy’s extraordinary power, showing just how powerful this protection was.

Unexpectedly, after the kiss, Alice’s eyes glistened with a hint of… sorrow?

“Is that all?”

“What do you mean, is that all…?”

Roy deduced what she really wanted.

Closing off Phoenix’s consciousness, Roy smiled knowingly, holding the girl’s face gently.

The room fell quiet.

Only their mingled breaths flowed softly, intertwining again and again.

The sounds were very gentle, yet endlessly sweet.

Until the candlelight extinguished, they didn’t stop.