I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 767

Chapter 149: Prayer, Reflection, and New Beginnings

As soon as the two girls entered the room, they found an elf going wild.

“Ahhhhhh! Roy, Roy, Roy, Roy! Without Roy’s hugs, I’m going to die!”

The elf girl clutched a pillow, rolling around on the bed like a fish washed ashore, leaving the two watching her feeling a bit embarrassed.

“How pathetic. Can’t you take a cue from Teacher Xue Nuo…?”

Leanna started to say, but then suddenly shivered.

The room was freezing, hardly reminiscent of spring; you could even see your breath as a mist.

There sat the silver-haired girl, dazed and hugging her knees, astonishingly quiet.

Leanna poked her.

Frozen solid.

This girl was completely rigid!

Xue Nuo, with her frosted body and hollow stare, looked like emptiness and loneliness were literally written all over her face. With her pale skin, you might mistake her for a frozen corpse at first glance!

“You guys…” Charlotte sighed, exasperated.

“Are you three-year-olds who just can’t survive without a man?!”

“Aren’t you the same?” Nia rolled over and shot a fierce glare. “After all these days, don’t you miss Roy at all?”

“Well, maybe a little bit…”

Charlotte froze for a moment, then her shoulders slumped, looking as worn out as a stray cat soaked in the rain.

Leanna, however, was dead serious and even a bit proud, declaring, “That’s right! I can’t live without my junior!”

At that moment, Xue Nuo suddenly sprang back to life, startling the silver wolf she held in her arms so much it nearly jumped up.

“Roy? Is Roy back?!”

After scanning the room and finding no sign of the black-haired boy, Xue Nuo immediately flopped back down.

Fortunately, Nia pulled her up forcefully. “Come on, stay awake!”

The four of them exchanged weary glances, all looking equally disheveled, and sighed in unison.

At this point, they all understood.

Their longing for Roy had reached its limit.

Even Nia, the most concerned about her friends’ romantic progress, was starting to feel the strain—she even lost her appetite for snacks today!

If it wasn’t Roy feeding her, she wouldn’t eat!

After a long silence, Nia, leaning against the bed, finally couldn’t hold back. “Speaking of which, after all this time, even little Alice must have made her move by now, right?”

“She still looked pretty unconfident today,” Charlotte frowned slightly, shedding her boots without a care for her royal image and lazily leaning next to Nia.

These past few days, they had been busy supporting Roy against the church and then worrying over Alice’s progress. Their conflicts set aside, the four found their companionship even friendlier than before.

It felt like sisterhood forged through hardship.

“Unconfident…” Leanna mused, her perceptive instincts kicking in. “But her complexion does look better than before.”

Charlotte blinked. “Better?”

“More specifically, it’s much rosier. She seems full of spirit, and also a bit overly excited. For that girl, such emotional fluctuations are no small feat.”

The silver-haired girl’s icy demeanor finally lit up: “So you’re saying she must have made progress?”

“Well…”

Leanna wasn’t so sure.

In theory, after confessing feelings, you’d usually see lingering glances and sweetness.

That would be easy to spot.

But since they hadn’t seen Roy much lately, Alice appeared a bit brighter, but not by much.

That was hard to say.

Keep in mind, that Alice was the kind of girl who felt satisfied just from playful touches.

Having just survived a brush with death, it was a perfect time for feelings to heat up. If they hadn’t reached that stage yet, interrupting their little world too quickly would be awfully cruel.

Even Leanna wasn’t a heartless villain.

Just then, Charlotte, arms crossed, suddenly suggested, “Why don’t we go see for ourselves?”

“Well, it wouldn’t hurt to wait a bit longer, but with Alice being so innocent, who knows how far she’s gotten? It’d be good to confirm in person; if she really is facing some troubles, we can help out! Yes, help!”

No worries.

Progress.

Confirmation.

Help.

Not a word about Roy, but everyone knew what it meant.

Charlotte’s tone rose higher until she positively beamed with excitement, her intentions practically jumping out of her face!

Yet, no one burst her bubble.

Because everyone was on the same page.

“I agree. Practice makes perfect.”

“I have to agree with Her Highness this time.”

“Alright, it’s settled then!”

Nia clapped her hands and smiled warmly, “This weekend, let’s go properly support little Alice!”

But that warm smile had a subtle, eerie quality, and her green eyes deepened.

“Just, if she’s already caught up with our pace, we should probably stop indulging her, right?”

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No more indulgence.

Leaving Karl’s hospital room, Roy was hit with a wave of guilt, deeply reflecting on his actions these past few days.

As the holy men and fervent worshippers in the hall cast solemn glances his way, even bowing in respect, a profound sense of shame washed over him.

He responded mildly to their greetings, but a sigh escaped his lips.

Though the goddess wasn’t exactly a good influence, he was still recognized as a Saint’s guard among many worshippers. How could he commit such a ridiculous offense in a sacred place? How could he be so disrespectful to the Destined Saintess?!

Moreover, even “Iron Will” wasn’t made from actual iron.

A creeping ache in his waist reminded him just how far over the top he had gone these past few days.

With feelings of his father’s helplessness, his body’s complaints, and his apologies to the countless faithful, Roy silently prayed as he walked toward the light of the Holy Light.

“Holy Light above, forgive my sins.

I, Roy Ainbrad, vow from now on not to tarnish the esteemed saintess any further!”

…At least not in the church.

Though he had been a materialist in his previous life, in this supernatural world one had to go with the flow.

I must admit, praying did help somewhat.

With a heart free from filth, Roy returned to his room feeling refreshed.

However, the scene that greeted him caught him completely off guard.

“Welcome back, Master.”

Lacey headwear, swaying leaf skirt.

In simple black and white, classic yet elegant attire that perfectly highlighted a slim waist while also showcasing fuller curves above.

The perfect hemline was undeniably pleasing to the eyes.

With golden twin tails cascading like dusk, the lower part with black over-the-knee stockings subtly intertwining with fair, exposed legs added a touch of… desire to the beautiful palette.

A maid outfit.

Though he was already used to it and found it unremarkable, in this moment, Roy finally grasped the lethal charm of the classic look.

His heart, which had just been purified by the Holy Light, ignited into flames the instant he laid eyes on her, and there was no putting it out now.