I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 763

Chapter 145: Alice Wants More

The night of White Harbor was brilliantly lit.

The Saintess Trial attracted Holy Light devotees from across the Western Continent, bringing in huge crowds and indirectly boosting commercial prosperity.

Even though the previous attacks by the Cult had left people on edge, Alice’s sacred sword had instead established her prestige, greatly enhancing the public’s confidence in White Harbor.

Especially as Alice became independent from the Eastern Continent Church and officially took up her role in White Harbor, people’s enthusiasm soared.

The teachings of the Holy Light advise against indulgence, but an all-night celebration was still inevitable.

However, on this bustling night, four noble and distinguished girls had no mood to enjoy delicious food or admire the night scenery; they ignored the Holy White fireworks outside and huddled in the same room, idly playing cards.

Human joys and sorrows are not universally understood; they just found the noise outside bothersome.

First, there was the Saint’s Trial, then the Cult disturbances, and now Roy was bedridden…

Calculating the time, they realized they hadn’t secretly met with Roy for almost the entire month aside from that one night of comfort.

At that moment, the girls were dressed in thin nightgowns, their hair a mess, and their luxurious dresses and stockings carelessly tossed about. Even Xue Nuo and Charlotte, who always valued their appearance, had completely let themselves go. Even Nia, who had previously encouraged Roy, now looked quite downcast.

How tragic.

This is the fate of being involved with Roy.

One day brings sluggishness, three days without a glimpse and all hell breaks loose, missing an entire month? That can truly kill you.

“Damn it! He’s my knight, and he doesn’t even think to come see me now that he’s healed?!” Charlotte gritted her teeth in frustration, trying to look fierce but with red, teary eyes.

“…Why can’t we meet…”

Just after being fierce for three seconds, Charlotte morphed into a teary kitten, chewing on the playing cards as if they were the shoulder of a scummy knight.

Nia was in slightly better spirits.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, she maintained a forced cheerfulness by pretending to cook desserts: “Well, little Alice has come this far, let’s just bear with it a bit longer.”

“A bit longer?”

Leaning lazily against the bed with her long, silky legs making a dangerously inviting curve, Leanna rolled her eyes: “At that little guy’s pace, who knows how much longer it’ll be.”

Beside her, treating Little White like a giant pillow, the icy girl finally opened her eyes and softly said, “We’ve already encouraged Roy, told him to take the initiative.”

Initiative, huh…

Once they confirmed their relationship, Roy wasn’t really dull at all; in fact, he was rather skilled.

But when it came to his own maid, he was excessively principled, never taking the initiative. Even sleeping together made him look guilty, which drove everyone nuts.

Who knows if that guy will come around sooner.

Gazing out at the noisy fireworks and broken moonlight, the four girls sighed in unison, praying for progress between the two.

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Fireworks soared, brightening the night sky, even turning the originally faint moonlight into a riot of colors.

Yet, the Saintess had no intention of enjoying the view outside. As soon as she returned to her room, she collapsed onto the sofa, her eyes vacant, resembling a lost dreamer, her pure white robe concealing a limp marshmallow underneath.

Seeing the usually capable little maid looking utterly dejected, Roy couldn’t help but feel amused and pained at the same time.

He sat beside Alice and gently wrapped his arm around her slender shoulders: “Tired?”

“Not really.”

“Well, since you’re the Saintess, it’s only natural to shoulder the responsibilities that come with it.”

Alice shook her head slightly but obediently fell against Roy’s chest, relaxing like a sleepy puppy, snuggling in his arms, her eyes lazily closing.

Alice was handling her Saintess duties flawlessly, whether meeting various dignitaries or leading countless followers in prayer; she managed it all with ease.

However, to say she wasn’t tired would be a lie.

Especially since today she had a make-up inauguration ceremony, being busy from morning till night. Even the evening banquet was just a hasty bite before scurrying off to greet guests.

Even Charlotte and Xue Nuo, who were used to such occasions since childhood, occasionally showed signs of fatigue; it was understandable that the newly appointed little angel couldn’t handle it all.

Working hard is admirable, but Alice was simply too tense.

After slumping like that for a moment, Alice rubbed her eyes and tried to prop herself up: “There’s a meeting with the Blue Moon Merchant Association tomorrow; I need to rest early…”

“No need; I asked Lady Theresa to schedule tomorrow’s meeting for the afternoon.”

Roy pressed her shoulders down, gently coaxing her back down: “So it’s okay to relax a bit tonight.”

“Really?”

Alice’s eyes instantly lit up.

With the morning free, there’s no need to wake up early.

If there’s no need to wake up early, there’s no need to sleep early.

If there’s no need to sleep early, it means half the night is free to squander…

The surprise came too suddenly, leaving Alice a bit speechless.

She stared blankly at the slightly disheveled collar and crumpled clothes of the boy.

Recalling how solid and beautifully contoured his muscles felt when she personally experienced them, she unconsciously swallowed, her eyes unsure of where to look.

I really want.

But, will bringing it up myself seem inappropriate, too frivolous?

In the days that followed, they hadn’t indulged again.

Neither of them brought it up, and Alice certainly felt shy.

But just like a child who has tasted candy and becomes infatuated with the sweetness, unable to be satisfied by ordinary fruit; Alice’s longing only grew day by day.

“I’ve said it’s okay to relax a bit, why are you still so tense?” Roy said with a mix of laughter and tears.

“Huh? I-I’m sorry!”

“You’re a noble Saintess now; it’s perfectly fine to be a bit willful at times.”

“Willful?” Alice looked a bit confused.

“Yeah, like…”

Roy suggested mischievously: “After a tiring day, what do you want your knight to do to serve you?”

Alice always struggled to let go.

She’d once filled a whole diary with jealousy over other girls’ kisses but still refused to express it.

But that didn’t mean she was unaffected inside.

Having built up so much, it was time to let it out.

Even Nia and Xue Nuo complained that she should be more proactive and let him pamper her; of course, Roy didn’t want to neglect the cute girl in front of him.

“Then… can I ask you to pat my head?”

“Sure thing.”

An utterly predictable response.

She had clearly been told to be a bit willful…

Feeling resigned, Roy gladly reached over to Alice’s head, stroking her delicate golden hair back and forth.

For someone who always had to keep their gaze lowered as a knight, this was undoubtedly a little disrespectful.

But this level of casual touch was something he was used to.

Would this really help relieve her fatigue?

However, Roy never expected that this time, the head pat had a bit too much of a good effect.

Instantly, Alice’s expression relaxed, and she went completely limp, suddenly lifting her gaze.

In her cerulean eyes shone a brilliance more enchanting than fireworks, her sweet breath exhaling a fragrance sweeter than candy.

With a brief request, she whispered feelings unbefitting of the Saintess: “I want… more…”