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

"Actually, I knew from the beginning that I would be caught, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon."

Nia strolled, lost in memories.

"My upbringing was strict and my family was very closed, so I envied the outside world since I was a child."

She looked up at the distant starry sky and stretched out her hand, as if counting the stars in the sky.

"Ordinary and leisurely college life, free and exciting adventures, and..."

Having said this, the girl suddenly turned around and blinked playfully.

And a sweet and sour love.

"Thanks to you, all of this has already happened, so I don't really have any regrets."

"So, don't look so sad, okay?"

Hearing this, Roy touched his face and realized how stiff his expression was.

Nia came closer, like a quirky breeze.

A pair of soft hands reached out and gently kneaded her face. She didn't know what expression was put on her, but it made Nia smile and laugh.

Seeing the girl's happy face, Roy felt that the irritability suppressed in his heart was swept away, and he felt relieved.

In fact, separation may not be a bad thing.

The Node of Fate Reversal is a huge danger to both parties. If Nia returns to the Green Council, both parties can be protected from the threat of the Node of Fate Reversal.

I shouldn't have put Nia in danger in the first place. Separating from each other is not only protecting myself, but also protecting her.

Now that Nia's wish has come true, there's no need to force some things.

However, even though he understood the truth, Roy still felt a little lonely when he thought that he would never be able to stroll in the summer forest with the elf-like girl like he did now.

Just as she withdrew her hand, she saw that Roy's brows were a little dark again, and Nia couldn't help but pout.

"Hey, shouldn't you smile when you say goodbye? There's no need to look so sad, right?"

"Or...?"

Nia raised her eyebrows, held her chin, and smiled mischievously. Her tone was leisurely and cheerful, like a bad kid: "Is someone reluctant to part with me?"

Roy turned his head and snorted indifferently, without commenting.

"Tsk, that's really not candid."

His little face puffed up slightly, almost making Nia angry like a little squirrel.

The two walked side by side for a distance. Unconsciously, the starlight gradually dimmed, and the end of the path suddenly opened up, revealing an open meadow.

Roy squatted down, hesitating whether to turn back or continue forward.

At this time, Nia took a step forward, as light as a dancing butterfly.

Leisurely and exclusive, the skirt sways, the hair flies, and the young man's heart also dances together.

The bright green eyes, shy yet with a hint of hope, floated in the wind.

"Honestly, will you miss me?"

In the silent night, only the rustling of leaves in the distance and the faint chirping of cicadas can be heard.

Just a few seconds seemed as long as centuries. The world was so quiet, but Nia's heartbeat was deafening.

The irritable, yet irresistible feelings made Nia almost unable to breathe.

The black-haired boy moved his lips slightly, but before he could make a sound, a gust of evening breeze blew, blurring the boy's figure.

Just at the last moment when her heart was beating to the peak and the boy's answer was about to come out, Nia finally lost her courage and turned around hastily.

Am I such a coward?

Nia lowered her eyes and laughed at herself deeply.

So what if it’s the answer I want?

Anyway, I'm going back soon.

If we have to part ways now, it is better to let time stay at the most beautiful moment. Don't covet more and better possibilities, which will only increase the loneliness after separation.

"Ahh, forget it!"

"Anyway, since you're so popular with girls, you'll definitely forget about me soon."

"Even if it's just a certain princess, you must take good care of Alice, okay? That little maid treats you very well..."

At this moment, the young man sighed deeply and cut off the messy, fragmented and pretentious words with a knife.

"What stupid thing are you talking about?"

"Huh?" Nia was startled and turned her head back in a daze.

She saw the young man looking straight at her, his eyes as dark as the night and as affectionate as water, reflecting her expression, nothing else.

"How could I possibly forget you?"

Roy clutched the pendant on his chest and said in a deep voice, "Whether it's daily life or adventure, even if we have to part, I will never forget the memories of being with you."

"Besides, it's not like we can't meet again." Roy exhaled slightly, raised his eyebrows and smiled.

"I'll come find you, for sure."

The whispered promise is worth more than a thousand words, and it keeps echoing in the girl's heart.

Looking at the handsome and affectionate face of the black-haired boy, Nia suddenly felt an urge to rush over and hug him tightly in her arms.

So, the impulse turned into action.

The fragrant breeze blows.

Under Roy's slightly stunned gaze, Nia tiptoed and came over like a bird.

The clouds rolled, the stars dimmed, the evening breeze died down, and even the disturbing chirping of cicadas fell silent.

In this world where everything has stopped, only the scent of jasmine, belonging to Nia, is so distinct—

For a moment, Roy thought the girl was going to kiss him, and he almost subconsciously put his arms around her slender waist to respond.

But in the end, the scent of jasmine was only fleeting. With those graceful and erratic footsteps, like a nightingale turning back in mid-air, Nia withdrew from him again and returned to the bright starlight.

Only the lingering scent of jasmine lingers in the wind.

The girl smiled, still so beautiful that even the stars were eclipsed, but her narrowed eyes were like the drooping wings of a butterfly, tinged with a hint of melancholy.

"Just your words are enough."

"Be sure to come find me."

Chapter 86 See You Again

Again.

Just like when he was playing with Alice and the others before, Nia's smile just now always gave Roy an indescribable sense of disharmony.

But before he could ask, Nia returned to her usual self and started laughing.

"Okay, it's time to go back."

"Ah, this is a rare opportunity. Do you want to hold hands? You won't have that chance again when we get back."

As she said, this is the last time.

"as long as you are happy."

Roy sighed helplessly and overlapped his palm with the tender hand as soft as a flower stamen.

It was such a simple action, but it made Nia smile.

Along the way, the two of them didn't speak anymore, but just carefully, silently cherished the summer night, the starlight, the evening breeze, the cicadas, each other's breath, the warmth from the palms, and this might be the last time they would walk side by side.

Under the dim starlight, the quiet forest path seemed to have no end, and the time belonging to them seemed to continue endlessly.

Unfortunately, they finally reached the end and returned to the cabin in the woods.

Before Roy could move, the tender hand in his palm disappeared like a breeze.

The people who were clearing the table noticed the two people returning and went to greet them.

Jenny and Amy excitedly pulled Nia aside, lowered their voices, and couldn't wait to ask what had happened.

"Tell me you made it!" "What did Roy say?!"

"Um, actually I didn't say..."

"What?!*2"

The two of them almost fainted on the spot.

If I haven't said it at this point, won't I ever have another chance?!

Before they could question her, Nia waved her hand and smiled with relief: "It's okay, this is enough for now."

"I'm leaving anyway, so what's the use of telling it? Besides..."

Nia's gaze passed over the two of them and fell on the blonde girl in the distance.

Besides, someone would accompany Roy on the journey. It would be better for a troublesome guy like me to leave early.

Alice weakly peeked at the boy in the distance, deep confusion emerging in her light blue eyes.

Were they holding hands just now?

Although he was reluctant to leave Nia, he should be more or less happy that he could be alone with his master again.

But when she caught a glimpse of the black-haired boy, who looked a little melancholy and glanced in Nia's direction with reluctance, Alice felt as if something was blocking her chest, and even breathing became difficult.

This was not the result she wanted.

But no matter what, with the farewell banquet coming to an end, it was time to say goodbye.

The next day, Roy finished his classes absentmindedly. As soon as the get out of class was over, he got up to pick up Alice from school. He also wanted to see Nia for the last time.

Even if we have to say goodbye, at least stay with her until the last moment she leaves the academy.

But when Roy hurriedly arrived at Nia's classroom, he learned from Alice that Nia had already left.

The classroom was noisier than usual, as if it were a festival, and everyone was excitedly discussing Nia's identity.

"The person who came to pick up Nia just now seemed to be an elf, right? Could she be a descendant of elves?"

"That's no ordinary elf, it's the Emerald Ranger! In a kingdom, it's the equivalent of the royal guard!"

"This is ridiculous! Could Nia be a big shot in the Emerald Council?!"

Even in the Citadel, which brought together people from all over the world, descendants of elves were rare, and the Emerald Council itself was very closed, shrouded in mystery in the eyes of outsiders.

Even students from the magic academy who were used to seeing princes and nobles could not help but feel curious about the girl who was taken away by the Greenwood Rangers themselves.

The same is true in the original work. Nia left with the sudden appearance of the Rangers, which made the uninformed students suspicious and caused quite a stir.

Looking at the seat that originally belonged to Nia but was now empty, the noise around her suddenly became harsh.

Roy suddenly realized that Nia was gone.

"Owner?"

The little maid's worried question brought Roy back to his senses, and he gave her a reassuring smile.

"Nothing, let's go home."

"Ah."

However, even after returning home, Roy's mind was still restless.

Since their relationship became closer, Nia comes to our house for meals almost every day.

At this time of year, Alice would prepare dinner.

The lazy elf girl would lie down casually, occupying most of the sofa without any hesitation, eating snacks, holding a novel, and swinging her chubby feet wrapped in white silk stockings, completely treating this place as her own home.

Thinking of this, Roy couldn't help but smile bitterly.

A man leaned against the middle of the sofa, and for the first time he felt that his sofa was so spacious.

In the past, when Nia was not around, Roy would always take advantage of Alice's cooking time to drink a cup of tea or check the panel to pass the time.