I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 90

Chapter 87: The Oath Knight

“Roy, will you be my knight?”

Charlotte’s eyes sparkled with hope and nervousness, a look you’d never expect from the proud princess, almost like a bashful girl in love.

Roy had an inkling of what she really meant.

“Just to confirm, you’re not talking about an ordinary knight, right?”

“Exactly, I’m talking about an Oath Knight!” Charlotte beamed with delightful expectations.

“The title of Oath Knight doesn’t carry noble rank—it’s just a name. But to a monarch, an Oath Knight is more than just a most trusted subordinate; they are… family.”

Roy knew very well what being an Oath Knight entailed.

The Kingdom of Lionheart has many honorable titles, but only the Oath Knight holds the most sacred and untouchable status.

Even for royals, one can only have one Oath Knight in a lifetime. Once the bond is formed, it takes precedence over any noble title.

【From here on, the knight only serves one master, and the monarch only cherishes one subordinate】.

In the original story, Charlotte’s route ended with her inviting Alice to become her Oath Knight after enduring numerous trials. But now, this event was happening much earlier, and the target was none other than himself.

“Is it really okay? This isn’t a small matter; have you thought it through?” Roy asked seriously, cautious that the girl might be a little tipsy and acting on impulse.

For an unmarried young lady, the answer was often clear.

Humans can be quite contradictory; he desperately wanted to cling to the royal family’s leg yet didn’t want to take advantage of the girl.

No, perhaps he was just too greedy.

Rather than acting on drunken impulse, he wanted to hear sweeter words spill from those red lips.

“I’ve definitely thought it through!” Charlotte exclaimed excitedly.

Would she ever find someone like Roy again, someone who was understanding and cared for her?

Storybook princesses usually fixate on their princes, neglecting the knights who protect them.

Charlotte hated being a spoiled princess but unknowingly had started acting just like one, ignoring her own knight.

Roy wouldn’t wait forever for her.

Charlotte didn’t want to be trapped in her own web anymore.

She stared deeply into Roy’s eyes, her heart filled with firm and fervent intent, breaking free from her restrained pride, she earnestly said, “I see your kindness, your courage, your concern for me, all of it! In the kingdom, no, across the entire Veszyra, I can find no one better than you.”

“You must be my Oath Knight!” Charlotte grasped Roy’s hand, calling out earnestly.

With each word, blush crept deeper on Charlotte’s face, until finally, her cheeks were aflame as if she poured out all her energy.

Only at the end did she steal a glance at Roy’s expression and cautiously add, “O-of course, I won’t pressure you; it’s only if you’re willing…”

Her intense feelings genuinely touched Roy’s heart.

If he rejected her now, she’d surely burst into tears. Roy, being a bit mischievous, thought, but found himself unable to act that way.

Faced with this sentiment more precious than rubies, there was only one thing Roy could do.

Roy stood and solemnly knelt before her, gracefully taking her trembling hand and, treating it like the world’s most precious treasure, gently kissed the back of Charlotte’s hand.

“I would be honored.”

In that instant, a brilliance more beautiful than starlight blurred Charlotte’s vision.

“Really?”

“Really.”

“Even if I’m spoiled and inconsiderate and even lash out at you for misunderstanding, you’d still be willing?!”

“Of course. What? Now there’s no backing out!” Roy raised an eyebrow.

“That’s my line!” Charlotte took hold of Roy’s arm, tears brimming in her eyes, yet her joy and affection couldn’t be hidden as she playfully huffed: “From now on, you’re my one and only Oath Knight, and no backing out!”

“This is my return gift!”

Before Roy could refuse, Charlotte suddenly pulled him close.

In that instant, like a spoiled little kitten, she boldly and shyly placed a fleeting kiss on Roy’s cheek.

This vow belonged solely to the two of them.

Even with no one watching.

But the resplendent palace lights, the dazzling galaxy above, the vast, serene night sky, and the gently stirring evening breeze, all bore witness to this oath.

After sealing their vow, both of them were lost in each other’s feelings, a little reluctant to part ways.

Roy certainly didn’t want to be rude and point out that the return gift for an oath didn’t need to be a kiss.

It wasn’t until the evening breeze rustled and caused Charlotte to shiver that Roy snapped back to reality.

“I’ll walk you back.”

“Okay!”

This time Charlotte didn’t refuse, allowing Roy to hold her delicate hand.

As they rose, Charlotte slightly stumbled, wincing.

“Ow… I think I twisted it just now.” Charlotte said, a bit frustrated.

Having learned from the previous ordeal, plus with her twisted ankle, Roy certainly didn’t dare let her ride the griffin again.

So this time it was Roy who whistled towards the sky.

This effectively summoned an Extraordinary Power wave; even if the sound was a bit soft, it was enough for the griffin to catch on.

Before long, the Golden-Winged Griffin landed with a thunderous glory, its expression was quite displeased and as fierce as ever.

“Buddy, have you lost your mind?! I left Griffin Ridge to avoid witnessing lovey-dovey moments, and your first task for me is to deliver your female?! (Griffin language)”

It’s rare to hear a griffin squawking like this, and when Charlotte tried to touch its shimmering golden wings, she couldn’t help but worry: “This griffin seems a bit fierce.”

“Probably just hungry,” Roy replied casually, knowing the Golden-Winged Griffin couldn’t understand human speech.

“Just hang on, it doesn’t matter whether she’s my girlfriend. But her griffin might be your girlfriend someday. (Griffin language)” Roy cast a meaningful glance elsewhere.

“You wouldn’t want to disrespect its master in front of your future girlfriend, would you?”

The Golden-Winged Griffin glanced in the direction Roy indicated, finally noticing a golden-red female griffin lounging nearby!

The fluttering sensation was like spotting a beautiful girl in a red skirt on the street; everything suddenly felt brighter!

While Roy and Charlotte were lost in their chatter, [the Cake] had been dozing off, only waking when the Golden-Winged Griffin made a commotion.

The two griffins locked eyes for two seconds.

Suddenly, the Golden-Winged Griffin obediently sank in front of Roy, submissive like a big cat, not daring to make a sound, as if trying to make a good impression.

“Huh, why did it suddenly act so well-behaved?”

“Don’t sweat the details.”

Roy supported Charlotte as they walked ahead, but he noticed that as soon as she took a step, her face scrunched up in discomfort.

So he squatted down, one hand slipped through her dark silk-covered leg bend, and the other held her back, lifting her up.

The girl was lighter than he expected.

“Hey! What are you doing? I can walk myself!”

“Is that a problem?”

“……You dummy.”

Charlotte didn’t answer but, after playfully squirming a bit, she wrapped her delicate arm around Roy’s neck and pressed her warm body tightly against him.

Her soft red hair wafted the fragrance of gardenias, making Roy’s nose twitch.

Holding the girl in his arms, he mounted the Golden-Winged Griffin.