I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 887

Chapter 100: Who’s Down There?

“By the way, old fellow, let me congratulate His Highness on officially tying the bloodline with Lord Roy. Merging your bodies and minds is the key.”

“Usually, to avoid diluting each other’s power, golden-tier bloodlines shouldn’t merge. But the False King’s blood is especially unique; it won’t weaken the Lionheart bloodline. Instead, it can actually boost the little girl’s bloodline concentration, plus it helps Roy unleash the dragon blood’s brutality, so you two needn’t worry—more merging is better!”

In the eyes of the ancient demigods, the merging and continuation of powerful bloodlines is a grand affair worthy of the whole race’s celebration, even more significant than human marriage itself.

And he even took the time to give some pointers!

However, those words left the three humans present completely speechless.

“More is better…?” The little hand clinging to Roy’s arm went slack as Charlotte peeked at the young boy next to her, nearly too embarrassed to look up.

“Hehe, more is better,” smiled Robert, glancing at Roy, though his facial muscles spasmed, veins bulging like boiling lava.

Despite the princess’s shy demeanor, her father’s nearly murderous gaze made Roy break out in a cold sweat. All he could manage was an awkward chuckle: “More is better… let’s just skip that.”

“Maybe we should keep it in check.”

“Why bother? Merging bloodlines is a matter of our race’s future! Back in our day, to ensure the continuation of our kind, even those without an emotional foundation had to bear the duty of offspring, and you two are in love now, so what’s there to worry about…”

The dragon king’s elder was going on and on about this, and Roy was left feeling utterly lost.

Great, just don’t say that again next time!

Are you trying to give my future father-in-law a heart attack or have him knock me out with a punch?!

Suddenly understanding why Nidhogg had a fallout with Bahamut back in the day, Roy felt a tinge of sympathy for the dragon king’s emotional intelligence.

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“Lionheart City…”

Walking through the capital of Lionheart after a year, Alice couldn’t help but feel like she’d stepped into another world.

The magnificent city walls were cracked and broken, and the wide streets were scattered with rubble, everywhere showing signs of fire and corrosion from acid.

Just like the cities attacked by the dragon clan that she’d passed through, this flourishing capital was also marred by the scars of war.

But one thing was different.

Unlike those she had seen, whose hollow, numbed eyes displayed despair and sorrow while awaiting redemption, the people here burned with hope.

Wearing a cloak to conceal her identity to surprise Roy, Alice got to see the real side of this city.

“Although the houses are gone, it’s good that the three of us are safe.”

“Right? When those giant dragons invaded the city, I truly thought we were done for!”

“Quite a few people did die in this battle…”

“Loosen up, big bro! At least we won, right?”

“Hehe, that’s true. Thanks to the princess, the Oath Knights, and the kingdom’s army, we have the chance to be sentimental here.”

The work of rebuilding was progressing steadily; the sadness and pain hadn’t faded, but the yearning for the future still lingered in people’s hearts.

“I want to be an Oath Knight! Dragon, prepare to die!”

Groups of children frolicked by, the leader waving a branch with childlike bravery.

The reason they could laugh in the face of tomorrow surely had to do with having a master, right?

The tales of the young boy slaying dragons and the positive attitudes of the people filled Alice with pride and warmth.

Just like someone who had witnessed the beauty of dawn would feel relieved that others could experience the same beauty.

No doubt about it—he is the master!

However, the master must be feeling very lonely and worn out now, and it was time for her to accompany him and soothe his struggles from the battles he’d faced.

Just as she thought that and was about to take a step forward, she suddenly froze in place.

“The knight who defeated the dragon! Now I, Miss, shall fulfill our promise and accept your proposal!”

The prettiest little girl among the children proudly raised her hand and announced loudly.

P-proposal?

What’s going on?

Alice thought this was a joke, but more information came through the gossip reaching her ears.

“So, how’s the Oath Knight’s proposal going?! Did His Highness accept?!”

“Need you even ask? He’s the dragon-slaying knight, our heroic gentleman!”

“If he doesn’t accept this, then there’s no one in the nation, no, the whole world, who deserves her!”

“But it could just be a show, you know.”

“What do you know? I have relatives who work as maids in the Red Castle, and they say…”

The men were envious and jealous, while the women blushed and heart raced as everybody revealed knowing smiles discussing this matter.

What already?! What does ‘already’ mean?!

Only then did Alice suddenly realize that Roy wasn’t alone.

The Lionheart princess, the one who first ignited the flame in Roy’s heart, was also the first woman to stir feelings of jealousy in her.

Clang, clang, clang.

Unlike when she was at the academy, Charlotte was no longer held back; after facing the dragon clan together, and having had such a long time to recuperate…

Where exactly had they progressed to?!

An ominous premonition washed over her, and she could no longer afford to remain idle, sprinting directly toward the Red Castle.

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“Look! It’s Princess Charlotte and Lord Roy!”

“They’re together again today~”

“Sigh, are their relationship really as good as the rumors say? I don’t see them holding hands.”

“Hehe, you don’t get it. I awkwardly tidied up the princess’s room last night; that scene… tsk tsk!”

Even without listening closely, Charlotte could guess what the surrounding maids were gossiping about, making her feel like she had stepped on a hot floor as she quickly pulled Roy to escape the scene.

Once they reached the pavilion in the court garden, she let out a weary sigh and covered her face.

“Why do these people have anything to gossip about? It’s not like I wanted to make it so exaggerated…”

“Isn’t it?” Roy grinned.

This gal was definitely not so modest in bed last night!

Charlotte nearly jumped up in anger, then her voice softened: “Of course not, you pervert! It’s just that you always… always… go so hard…”

“Anyway, from now on, you better keep it in check! Control yourself, geez!” The embarrassed princess pointed at him, launching a vigorous complaint.

Roy felt a bit bashful as well.

The restlessness from the dragon blood had calmed down, but his restless heart couldn’t be restrained.

Ever since crossing that line with Alice, his patience had weakened.

These days, sleeping beside the princess every night, he couldn’t hold back at all.

And since their sessions had been quite loud, the entire castle was now buzzing about their fervor.

But you’ve been just as bad as I have! There were times I said let’s just skip it tonight, but you kept sticking to me and smothering me with affection—who could stand that?!

Roy poured Charlotte a pot of black tea, skillfully filling her cup with a gentleman’s smile: “Alright, alright, I hear you, we’ll keep it quiet today.”

“Whoever breaks the vow first has to stay down there!”