I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 904

Chapter 1: The Mentor’s Concern and Worries

The Third Dragon War ended with the victory of the Lionheart Kingdom.

With support from various factions, the kingdom’s reconstruction was proceeding smoothly.

After a long period of rest, Roy was almost back to normal, except for a slight ache in his waist; he was well on his way to being fully healed.

As everything settled down, Roy had no choice but to get back into the swing of things and resume his responsibilities.

School.

That’s right.

Even though he had advanced to a higher level, achieved the great feat of slaying a dragon, and even entered into a formal engagement with the princess, at the end of the day, he was still a student, and he needed to go to school.

The Third Dragon War lasted only a few months, quick to arrive and quick to fade, but for students, it meant nearly losing an entire semester.

Thinking about the heavy backlog of studies made Roy’s head ache, and he suddenly didn’t want to go back.

But, before officially returning to school, he still had to wait.

Wait for Xue Nuo to return.

“Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Xue Nuo.”

“It’s alright. In fact, I didn’t help much. The dragon issues at the northern border weren’t that serious. Compared to me, you all had it much tougher.”

Under the night sky, Roy accompanied the silver-haired girl who had come from afar, walking through the quiet garden.

With hair as white as snow and icy blue eyes, it was as if time had frozen the figure of his mentor, unchanged after months, still as beautiful as a rose beneath ice.

If he had to say something, it was that when she looked at him, her expression had lost a bit of the coldness brought on by the empire’s bitter winds and gained a touch of warmth, like the melting of snow.

“You’ve worked hard, Roy.”

A somewhat cool and gentle hand rested on his head, softly comforting him, easing his fatigue.

This was something he often did with Alice, and now being treated with such care by this mature woman made him feel both embarrassed and oddly reassured.

It was almost understandable why Alice liked this so much.

“Advancing to a higher level is no easy task; you are the true hero who saved the kingdom. As your mentor, I am proud of you.”

“If you keep praising me like this, Teacher Xue Nuo, I might just get a big head.”

“For someone at Sequence 4, you can definitely be a little prouder.”

The two naturally held hands, strolling through flowers and grass, admiring the dazzling stars and fluttering butterflies, enjoying the early summer night as they took a seat in the gazebo.

The summer nights in the kingdom were a bit sultry, but the girl’s slightly cool skin turned that sultriness into the most pleasant temperature, making him want to indulge just a bit more.

“By the way, Teacher Xue Nuo, is the reason you’re so late coming in not just because of the dragon troubles at the border?”

Roy, now considered part of the kingdom’s upper echelons, had picked up a lot of news that would float into his ears, including what was happening with Xue Nuo.

“I heard you had a conflict with the nobles under the imperial royal family? What exactly happened?” Roy asked worriedly.

The tension between the imperial royal family and the empire’s border had been brewing for a long time, and last year the royal family even joined forces with the Demon Race to start a fire. Although that incident ended in victory at the border, it was quelled with the intervention of external forces like the Magic Kingdom and the Lionheart Kingdom.

But now, with the turmoil of the Demon Race at the borders of the Golden Sands Kingdom and the focus of the Magic Kingdom shifting to the southwest, and the Lionheart Kingdom considerably weakened from the dragon war, they were powerless to assist the empire’s borders.

If the imperial royal family wanted to stir trouble, this would be the perfect time.

Xue Nuo remained calm, responding nonchalantly, “It’s nothing, just a minor friction. I can handle it.”

“But, I might not be able to accompany you back to the academy.” At this point, Xue Nuo lowered her gaze, revealing a shred of regret.

“The royal family has ambitious plans, and there’s likely to be unrest in the coming period. I must remain at the border to stabilize the hearts of the people.”

“I completely understand. The border is precisely where we need Teacher Xue Nuo,” Roy said with a bright smile, then added, “I believe in your strength, but if you really face any trouble…”

Roy smiled faintly, tightening his fists slightly, a hint of dark golden lightning flickering in his black pupils. An invisible ripple stirred throughout the garden, like an ancient aura, vast and overwhelming, causing a chill to run down the spine.

“Even if the kingdom hasn’t recovered, even if it’s just me, I will help Teacher Xue Nuo.”

If this were before, such a heartfelt statement would have made Xue Nuo feel both gratified and distressed.

Intentions may be precious, but without strength to back it up, they meant little.

The boy had been on the verge of death before her countless times, and Xue Nuo never wanted to cause him to fall into such situations again.

But things were different now.

Above the extraordinary, mythic beings, the dragon-slaying knight, the hero who saved the Lionheart Kingdom.

Just a glance, and the overwhelming presence he emanated was enough to leave her stunned, proving that Roy’s promise was no idle talk. Now at Sequence 4, Roy truly possessed the strength to overturn nationally significant conflicts all on his own.

Xue Nuo’s icy blue eyes quivered slightly, and the corners of her lips lifted lightly as she looked at the boy, matured compared to her memories, saying, “You are more reliable than before.”

Roy felt a bit smug about his mentor’s approval, but what came next with the sudden cool breeze was not only recognition but also a reward.

A soft kiss, as gentle as water, landed on his forehead. It was completely unexpected, and the maternal glow in her gaze left Roy completely flustered.

“If anything goes wrong, I’ll trouble you to support your mentor, my dear student.”

The imperial borders couldn’t be left without a leader, and Xue Nuo hadn’t lingered in the capital for long—this farewell day arrived quickly.

In front of the city gate of Lionheart City, bathed in the morning light, Roy’s group and Xue Nuo’s group parted ways.

Before departing, Xue Nuo tirelessly droned on like a sister reluctant to leave her brother, reminding him of various matters.

“Don’t be smug just because you’ve reached Sequence 4, and don’t neglect your studies just because you’ve advanced; I’ll be checking in with the academic office about your grades regularly… and…”

Her gaze first fell on the two noticeably prettier girls behind Roy, then she turned to Roy, who seemed to be lost in thought, squinting her eyes slightly as she warned solemnly, “You’re all still young; those matters need moderation!”

Both Alice and Charlotte’s faces flushed, while Roy’s mouth twitched, feeling a bit guilty.

Roy forced a laugh, “Haha, Teacher Xue Nuo, what are you talking about?”

“You know what I’m talking about.” Xue Nuo’s eyes dimmed.

“Of course, at this age, boys should be curious about those things, but you all are way too…”

Xue Nuo had heard a lot of the rumors circulating in the Red Castle these days, and she herself felt a little embarrassed to bring it up.

Not knowing was one thing, but now, thinking about how she would be leaving for months, leaving Roy with those two girls, Xue Nuo felt quite flustered.

Like she had to vent months of frustration, Xue Nuo suddenly lunged at Roy, cupping his face and stealing a kiss like a ghostly silver wolf.

This scene left everyone present completely stunned, unsure of what to do.