Chapter 112: Sit-Ups
Nia probably wanted to show off.
But just after a couple of words, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, turning her into a mournful little widow, which only made everyone gloomier.
Leanna’s smile was pale and weak, like a withered flower, every word she spoke trembling: “Is it really impossible?”
“But against a high-level Extraordinary Being, even he…”
Charlotte’s eyes turned red.
Her voice became hoarse, stripped of its usual authority, sounding more like a plea: “If you say one more word, I’ll tear your mouth apart.”
Leanna fell silent.
Meanwhile, Xue Nuo remained silent throughout, numb like a marionette with its strings cut, allowing her silver wolf to whine anxiously, rubbing against her, but she gave no reaction.
However, in this oppressive atmosphere, a ray of Holy Light slowly floated in.
A poised nun, with a polite smile, invited the girls: “Ladies, may I take a bit of your time?”
At Theresa’s invitation, the girls went to the underground chamber of the White Harbor Church.
Even when facing a high-level Extraordinary Being and the impact of saving the world, Charlotte didn’t hide her anger.
With Roy missing, she held no goodwill towards any church members.
“You better have something important.”
“Your Highness, please calm down; there’s something quite significant waiting for you.”
The girls hesitantly entered the room, only to find that someone was already waiting inside.
Prince Douglas of Golden Sands, Prince Jason of the South Sea.
The Iron-Blood Marquis, Carl Ainbrad.
And in the center of the room, a handsome young man with black hair and black eyes.
Roy Ainbrad, who should have already perished.
The boy scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed: “Sorry, for making you worry.”
“I thought you really…!”
Before she could finish, a certain princess exploded and threw a punch straight at Roy’s chest.
The other two were quick to dodge, avoiding the collateral damage.
Roy was so startled his scalp tingled, but he dared not evade.
Not informing them of his survival right away had surely ticked the girls off!
【Evil Dragon Blood Armor】 + 【Steel Bones】 should be fine for her to hit him without causing real harm, right?
Yet, that powerful blow softened at the last moment, turning into a light little fist.
Charlotte lowered her head, trying hard to raise the corners of her mouth, her voice hoarse to the point of dryness: “I knew it, my knight could never just be done for so easily.”
“Isn’t that obvious? If I died without permission, angering a certain princess is scarier than facing an evil deity!” Roy supported her trembling shoulder and smiled gently.
“…You talk too much.” She huffed, still angry but slightly softer, her tone finally brightening.
Then, seeing Nia approach, Roy eagerly opened his arms.
Only to be greeted, not by the familiar soft embrace, but by a slap so resounding it made echoes.
The elven girl was unusually emotional, crying tears while grabbing his collar: “You know to come back? Do you realize how many people have been worried about you?!”
“I thought you really…”
Tears flowed without control, disturbing her originally sweet features, breaking hearts in the process.
At such a moment, what a girl needs isn’t an explanation.
Roy lowered his head obediently: “I’m sorry.”
“Please stop crying, okay?” Wiping the girl’s tears, Roy said earnestly.
“Wuwu… it’s not…”
Nia pitifully covered her swollen hand, donning a mask of pain: “You have no shame…”
A Sequence 7 Forest Elf daring to hit a Sequence 6 Iron-Blood is quite the story.
Ironically, being hit by a girl for the first time actually led to her suffering a self-inflicted wound in the process.
Luckily, it was Nia doing the hitting.
However, glancing at the other two girls made Roy a little anxious.
These two older sisters could definitely make him feel pain, and they weren’t as easygoing as Charlotte.
Thankfully, Leanna’s emotions weren’t as intense as he imagined.
The brown-haired sorceress senior wore her usual graceful smile: “Sorry, you missed the chance to see me crying; that’s quite a pity.”
“Did you always believe I would come back?”
“No, I thought you were really dead.”
Leanna stepped forward, took his hand, and said with a friendly smile while uttering terrifying words: “If you truly died, I would kill everyone responsible for your death, then kill myself to accompany you.”
“Senior?!” Roy was stunned.
“Ah, although by then I might turn into some kind of monster or get backstabbed myself.”
“If you don’t want me dead, then live well, okay?”
It was at that moment Roy discovered her delicate, dense eyelashes were slightly damp, with traces of redness around her eyes.
Roy nodded firmly: “I promise.”
Finally, there was Xue Nuo.
The silver-haired girl was speechless, seeming even calmer than everyone else.
Just when Roy thought this was the composure of an experienced veteran, Xue Nuo started crying with a dumbfounded expression.
She herself was quite surprised.
No matter how you tried to suppress the flowing pearls, the emotions that followed erupted uncontrollably, leaving even the silver wolf nearby at a loss.
It took Roy to step forward, wrap his arm around her shoulders, and whisper to calm Xue Nuo’s emotions.
The girls’ concern was a warm sentiment, a heavy responsibility, and the driving force for him to move forward.
“Please excuse me; let them have some time.”
At Carl’s suggestion, Theresa and the two princes stepped back.
However, Carl himself was nowhere near as calm as he appeared.
It was good that Roy had come back to life.
That so many were concerned about him was also a good thing.
But why were they all girls? And one more important than the other?
Even a pure, straightforward man, reflecting on occasional rumors he heard, noticed the atmosphere among the girls was off.
A pig that loves to push cabbage is usually a comfort to the father, but thinking about the forces represented by several of those cabbages, and the farmers behind them, Carl felt a headache coming on.
Without going into details, just his good buddy, the Lionheart King, if he learned of such a chaotic relationship, it would be quite the trouble!
Moreover…
Carl casually glanced at Theresa, fearing that his son’s flirtatious behavior might provoke the Holy Nun’s discontent.
Indeed, Theresa was very displeased.
Darn.
Did this competitor really have to be so numerous?!
Each one prettier than the last, each one closer to Roy.
Why did it feel like the one standing here was the slowest in progress?!
In the corner, Jason felt out of place looking at Roy surrounded by girls, with the two older guardians silently watching on.
He came to discuss major matters regarding the future of the western continent, yet it turned into Roy’s family affair.
He and Douglas felt so redundant!
“Douglas, should we go somewhere else…?”
Looking up, Jason was stunned.
Because Douglas had red-rimmed eyes, looking utterly touched, empathizing with the girls’ emotions.
“You… really?”
Wait a minute, aren’t you pretty close to Roy?
“How could I not be moved? Mr. Roy is the one who ignored past grievances and invited me to join Golden Sands; he is the hope for unity in the Western continent. His safety is a major blessing for all the citizens of Golden Sands!”
Jason fell silent.
Turns out, he was the only one feeling redundant…