I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 762

Chapter 144: Unconventional Encouragement

After the inauguration ceremony ended, Alice became swamped with responsibilities.

That night.

As the leader of the White Harbor and all the churches on the Western Continent, Alice naturally had to bear the weight of her responsibilities and met with representatives from various places alongside Teresa.

However, Alice had long anticipated such occasions and showed no signs of nervousness.

Whether dealing with nobles or wealthy country folk, Alice maintained the decorum befitting a saintess, keeping an appropriate distance—neither servile nor aloof, dignified and elegant.

Though there wasn’t a single fool who dared disrespect the current saintess.

Roy, waiting nearby, watched Alice navigate the social scene with ease, feeling both pleased and a bit lonesome, realizing his child had grown up and didn’t need his help anymore.

Apart from Alice, the second focus of attention in the room was Roy.

Though the position of Holy Guardian was essentially ceremonial, many still approached Roy to chat.

In the eyes of many informed individuals, the young boy was no longer just a marquis’s son but someone with ambiguous ties to various powers, a significant player among the high-ranked.

With his maid performing so perfectly, Roy was determined not to embarrass her and put in every ounce of energy to handle the conversations with the different factions.

His gentle and refined speech also won him many admirers and praises at the banquet.

But just as Roy felt a bit smug, a flirty voice drifted through the air, making him freeze up and his smile stiffen.

“Whoa, our Holy Guardian looks so handsome~”

“Same here. That white outfit suits Roy’s black hair perfectly.”

As expected, as representatives of their respective factions, they had to attend the White Harbor banquet!

Turning around, he spotted the lively and adorable green-haired elf and the stunning silver-haired girl like a blue rose, gliding toward him with a delightful fragrance.

These stunning beauties walking side by side formed a breathtaking view that didn’t include the golden-haired saintess.

However, sandwiched between them, Roy felt a shudder in his heart and couldn’t lift his head.

Xue Nuo asked with concern, “How’s your health?”

“It’s all good now.”

“Oh really?” Nia lowered her voice, teasingly laughing, glancing towards Alice’s direction, “After all, that saintess personally put herself on the line just to save you.”

With every word they said, Roy sweated more until he was soaked.

They had promised equal treatment.

Yet when it came to this matter, he really felt outmatched, having been pushed into taking the first step with Alice.

Though Alice had claimed to have sought their consent, the phrase “guilty conscience” lingered in Roy’s mind; it felt like those two were trying to play good cop, bad cop on him!

Whatever, it wouldn’t hurt to apologize first!

Roy said, “I’m sorry, I did that with Alice.”

That statement, however, left both of them perplexed.

“Not sure what you’re apologizing for?” Xue Nuo tilted her head slightly.

But to Roy, Xue Nuo’s usual poker face appeared especially cold now, as if she were interrogating him with icy eyes.

It was like the eerie quiet before a teacher’s wrath.

With no choice, Roy braced himself, “I mean, it was the ceremony to clear away the Holy Light’s corruption…”

“Sorry, I slept with Alice.”

In public, it couldn’t be that they’d suddenly start hitting him… right?

Roy was mentally prepared to face snarky remarks or cold mockery.

No problem, a real man can take it, accept the challenges, I embrace your critiques!

Whatever happened, a slap from Nia would be fine as long as she didn’t draw her sword…

However, unexpectedly, neither of them got mad.

What followed instead was a light, tinkling laugh.

Nia said cheerfully, “Is that all?”

“Come on, I’m not some flat-chested redhead jealous over something so trivial!” Nia playfully patted his shoulder while comforting him.

Xue Nuo nodded slightly beside her, “Alice’s feelings for you are genuine; you deserve to treat her well.”

What’s the big deal about sleeping together?

Everyone sleeps with you, and you didn’t complain; why are you acting like a pure-hearted virgin when it comes to Alice?

Not only did they not get upset, they instead provided him with such encouragement, leaving Roy utterly dumbfounded.

This… this is a trivial matter?

No way, according to past experiences, at times like this, they should be angry and mad, questioning his scummy behavior or starting a war with Alice!

Why was this time different?

Could it be Alice’s main character aura at play?

For a moment, Roy even doubted whether he was being too conservative!

Seeing Roy standing there, dazed and confused, Nia and Xue Nuo exchanged glances and sighed in unison.

In the past, everyone wanted to drag Roy away, but when it came to this certain clueless little golden retriever, none of them could muster any jealousy.

In fact, they felt a little pity.

After striving for so long, his progress was painfully slow; he did more than anyone yet ended up with less.

So tragic, so pitiful!

Whether it was Nia showing concern for her friend or Xue Nuo’s benevolence toward her junior, they could only sympathize deeply as they glanced at Alice in the distance.

After all that effort to share a bed with Roy, they were still lagging so far behind—too miserable!

It was like a fast rabbit running so quickly that it couldn’t bear to race against a slow turtle; if they didn’t lend a hand, they’d feel guilty in the future while getting close to Roy.

Nia poked Roy’s cheek, beginning her critique: “Seriously, Alice is shy and introverted; you, as a big man, should take the initiative at a time like this!”

“Same sentiment.” Xue Nuo gazed at Alice in the distance, emitting a rare maternal concern, stating, “Alice just became a saintess, and she’s been busy lately; you should seize this chance to support the girl.”

Be more proactive.

Pamper her more.

He just slept with Alice, what are you guys talking about?!

Are you really… not concerned at all?!

Roy daydreamed of a harmonious harem where no one fights, and everyone lives peacefully like sisters, allowing him to hold all their wings and enjoy the warmth of all the girls.

However, the scene before him was too absurd to believe.

He even began to suspect whether these two were fishing for a reaction, about to flip the script and grab his ear to question his scummy acts.

But nothing happened.

Nia’s smile remained sweet, and Xue Nuo’s gaze remained calm.

Roy cautiously attempted a final probe: “You really don’t mind?”

“What about Charlotte and the others? You truly don’t mind that I did that kind of thing with Alice first?”

“Hey, don’t worry; everyone’s agreed upon it – no one will bother you two during this time!” The elf girl waved her hand casually.

As the banquet neared its end and Alice finished her discussions with the various representatives, Nia couldn’t wait to push Roy in that direction.

At the last moment, she playfully winked at him, casting an encouraging glance: “These days, you don’t have to think about anything, just go enjoy your honeymoon with your saintess~!”

Alice turned her head and noticed that Roy’s expression was even brighter than usual: “Did something good happen?”

“It’s nothing.”

Roy’s tone was very casual.

But the corner of his mouth couldn’t stop lifting up.

In recent days, the guilt and worries about the girls nagged at Roy’s conscience, keeping him from fully immersing himself in that world with Alice, let alone repeating the beautiful moments of that night.

But since Nia and the others didn’t mind, didn’t oppose, didn’t reject, and even encouraged him to be more aggressive, then he wouldn’t hold back!