As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

Roy was the first to come to his senses and took out the pair of mithril daggers engraved with light green patterns that Nia had taken a fancy to, [Wind Shadow].

As soon as she caught a glimpse of the corner of the scabbard carved from gorgeous wood, Nia's eyes widened unconsciously, her breathing trembled, and she was so excited that she almost jumped up.

"This, this isn't...?! But how did you..." The elf girl, who was always eloquent, was now looking back and forth at Roy and the dagger in his hand, and was a little incoherent.

"Don't you want it? I used some connections to get it for you."

Roy said as he handed the dagger to her arms.

Nia has dreamed of owning a mithril weapon since she was a child.

However, her mother was quite disgusted with her being an adventurer. She would rather reward her subordinates with mithril weapons than let her touch them. Every time, Nia was so envious that she cried.

Now, this dream has finally been realized by Roy.

But just as she was about to take the dagger, she stopped herself abruptly.

"No, no, it's too expensive, I can't have it!"

This girl must have used all her life's perseverance on this.

The girl, with a look of longing on her face, desperately grabbed her right hand, her whole body twitching as if she was fighting against the dark power sealed in her body, which made Roy laugh and cry.

It's strange to say, Nia is usually carefree, but when it comes to herself, she sometimes becomes very polite.

"What's that? You already owe so much for food. You should be so much of a debt."

"Besides, this is a gift for you. Don't worry about whether it's valuable or not. Just answer whether you want it or not."

Despite the boy's persuasion, Nia finally couldn't control herself. She took the two swords with trembling hands and held them tightly in her arms.

"How could I not want it?!"

"Mithril weapons from Atelier Platinum's headquarters, and..."

And it’s a gift from you, how could I not want it?

The girl hugged the weapon in her arms, her face flushed, and she jumped and danced, spinning in place, her skirt fluttering in the wind, like a child who had received a New Year's gift, or a fairy dancing on Midsummer Night.

Roy was also infected by this pure joy and unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth.

"I really want to chop something and try it out!"

Although she sometimes says terrible things.

After her emotions cooled down a little, Nia put away her dagger and looked over again.

"Actually, I have a gift for you too."

"You have it too?" Roy was a little surprised.

"Close your eyes."

"Ugh?"

"Oh, just shut it!"

Under Nia's urging, Roy had no choice but to do as he was told.

He suddenly had a sense of déjà vu, and he became nervous and tense all over.

He heard the girl's footsteps approaching, and the faint fragrance of jasmine followed, lingering around his nose.

"Alright! You can open your eyes now!"

As soon as he opened his eyes, Roy found that there was something around his neck.

The pitch-black, shield-shaped pendant was exactly the [Obsidian Shield] he had set his eyes on earlier.

The black-haired boy wore a black pendant, which added a different kind of depth and elegance to his already calm temperament.

Nia pinched her chin and nodded contentedly: "Well, it suits you quite well."

"Is it really okay? This thing is very expensive, right?" Roy was a little worried.

For herself, the expensive mithril weapon was just a slightly extravagant expense, but for Nia, 20 gold coins would probably be a serious expense.

This girl is really poor.

Nia's smile twitched.

But when she caught a glimpse of the boy wearing the pendant, she still smiled as usual.

The money didn't leave her, it just changed into a new form!

"Well, after all, I've been eating at your house for so long and letting you accompany me for a whole day, I should at least give you a gift in return." Nia suppressed her anger, patted the boy's shoulder, and said playfully, "Just think of it as a meal ticket!"

"Anyway, you're welcome to come anytime." Roy said with a smile.

The two of them strolled under the starry night, chatting and laughing. Before they knew it, the small house emitting a halo had disappeared without a trace.

Even if you are reluctant, it is time to say goodbye.

"That's enough. Don't keep Alice waiting too late."

"That's right." Roy finally understood after being reminded by the other party.

"You must do your best in the actual combat test," Roy reminded.

But just as he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly heard another question from behind.

"Want to go on an adventure together?"

"What?" Roy was a little confused by the other party's irrelevant words.

"I mean the actual combat test!"

The magic academy's practical tests can be conducted in cooperation with external organizations, and the key is practical application.

From the Church of Holy Light to the Magicians' Society to the Adventurer's Guild, these organizations have signed agreements with the academy and are responsible for testing the students' abilities, which is equivalent to identifying talents in advance for future recruitment.

It is a win-win situation for the college, students and organizations.

The actual combat test required choosing a partner. After all, members of any organization needed to learn to work together, so in addition to combat ability, cooperation was also part of the test.

To be honest, Roy had planned to go find Charlotte or Alice.

The former planned to seek out the knights of the Lionheart Kingdom for a test. To put it bluntly, they were all family, so what they knew was what they knew. The latter would seek out the Holy Light Church branch in the Citadel to specifically study the power of Holy Light.

Roy was originally struggling between the two, and now that Nia invited him, the choice became even more difficult.

Seeing that Roy didn't answer for a moment, the girl understood what he meant and quickly waved her hand.

He must pay attention to Alice and the Lionhearted Princess.

It’s better not to make things difficult for him.

"It's okay, it's okay. I was just asking casually! If you're busy, don't worry about me. It's okay."

That forced smile made Roy feel a little uneasy, as if he had done something bad.

There is no need to worry about Charlotte. With her own strength, there is no need to find anyone to support her.

I'm a little worried about Alice going to the church to practice.

Roy was struggling, but unexpectedly, a dazzling light appeared in front of him the next second.

"Niya, I'll go with you."

"Huh? Really? Then it's settled!"

Looking at the smiling girl, a dark glint flashed in the boy's eyes.

[Warning! A fate intersection with Nightingale has been detected, triggering a destiny-defying mission. Every choice you make will change your fate, so choose carefully!]

[Current Fate-Defying Node Nightingale]

[Nightingale's Fate-Defying Progress]: 10%

Chapter 63 This is unfortunate

Ever since Nia was sent away, something wasn't right with the master.

With his head lowered, his eyes solemn and his face expressionless, he gave off an inexplicably cold aura.

Alice was cleaning the dishes neatly while thinking silently in her heart.

At dinner just now, the two of them were chatting and laughing about the interesting things that happened today.

You can tell how much fun they are having just by looking at their expressions.

So, Master, you can't bear to leave Nia and feel lonely?

You've already spent a whole day with Nia, yet you're still not satisfied?

Thinking of this, Alice felt a little sad.

After washing the dishes, the blonde girl brought Roy a cup of hot tea.

"Thank you." Roy responded lightly without drinking the tea.

He was still thinking about the fate-defying node.

It wasn't until a few seconds later, when he caught a glimpse of the white skirt and slender bare legs that he realized what was happening. He looked up and asked, "What's going on?"

Alice shook her head, revealing a look of concern: "Alice is fine. Master, are you really okay?"

Alice used her own logic to comfort him, "After the practical test, I'll be able to see Nia again soon. If you're lonely, just use Alice to endure it for a while."

The girl said as she sat down next to Roy. The faint fragrance of irises lingered in the air, calming Roy down a little.

He touched his stiff face and smiled bitterly.

It seems that I was too nervous, and even Alice noticed that something was wrong.

Although the little guy's train of thought was not in the right place and what he said was a bit wrong.

"You misunderstood. I was just thinking about the practical test." After initially evading the question, the boy launched a counterattack, completely diverting Alice's attention. "I do feel a little sorry for Alice. I haven't been able to accompany you these past two days. I guess you felt lonely."

Roy's face was filled with apology: "I'm sorry."

"No, Alice didn't..."

The girl shook her head slightly, looking a little flustered, but when Roy gently placed his palm on the furry head, as if she couldn't refuse, her stubborn attitude immediately softened and she finally fell silent.

The special attacks against Alice are: one is the 'obedient' spell, and the other is to kill her by patting her head.

Silence represents default.

As Roy stroked the maid's fur, he promised, "Don't worry, after the actual combat test, I will make time to spend with Alice."

"Really?" The light blue eyes suddenly lit up.

Then she asked cautiously, "Only the Master, with Alice?"

"Just you and me." Roy smiled slightly.

After receiving a positive answer, Alice's eyes narrowed even softer, like a golden fluffy marshmallow.

"Master, can I hug you?"

"Of course." Roy tried his best to suppress the joy in his tone.

Rather, welcome!

Roy adheres to the principles of being a human being and believes that anyone who takes the initiative to hug a little girl is a pervert.

But this is someone's own choice! It's reasonable, legal, and reasonable!

Alice opened her arms and pounced gently, burying her little face completely in Roy's chest, rubbing it slightly and letting out a satisfied hum.

Roy caressed the furry little head lovingly, cherishing the little maid's hard-earned pampering, and felt that his heart was also healed by the sweet, soft and furry creature in his arms.

After a while, when Alice's breathing slowed down and she gradually became sleepy, Luo reluctantly let go of her hand.

After saying good night to each other and returning to his room, Roy lay on the bed, composed himself, and thought about the matter of the fate-defying node.

The time he spent with Nia was so ordinary and warm that he forgot for a moment how cruelly his own fate was intertwined with hers.

Even if Nia herself has no ill intentions, the Fate-Defying Node will still pose a serious threat.

He had to admit that he was a little scared.

At that time, Charlotte could be said to be free of worries, or it could be said that ignorance is bliss.

But it's different now.