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

The distance between the two of them was already very small, and under the dim orange light, they were so close together, it was almost like...

Under the flickering candlelight, the girl's lips were as tempting as a rose covered in morning dew, so tempting that Roy had no time to pay attention to anything else.

It wasn't until Lyanna's voice became cheerful that Roy's attention was drawn back: "What's wrong? Didn't you ask me to feed you, junior?"

The senior finally raised her lips as usual and teased with a malicious look: "Or do you want to taste something else..."

"Think too much!"

Roy opened his mouth and took a sip of the soup from the spoon.

"Is it delicious?"

"It's okay." In such a hurry, Roy didn't even taste it.

"It seems that my junior doesn't hate my taste."

"No, you just fed me, it's not you who did it..."

As they chatted and laughed, the broth was quickly cleared away. Of course, the food in the army couldn't compare to the food prepared by his maid, but perhaps thanks to the senior, Roy surprisingly didn't find it difficult to swallow.

But Lyanna was really in the mood. Not only did she feed him, she also took out a handkerchief and insisted on wiping his mouth, which made Roy fidget.

"No need for this!"

"It was you who made the request, so please don't be willful."

"I didn't tell you to wipe it off...!"

The soft fingertips through the handkerchief came up and blocked Roy's mouth, like a fresh and tender pistil.

Not only that, but there was also a warm whisper in my ear.

"Thank you."

Roy glanced away without comment.

Sure enough, with Eliana's sensitivity, she had already realized that he was comforting her.

However, the effect seemed to be okay. Seeing that the gloom on the other person's face was no longer there, Roy was satisfied.

"By the way, who knows what will happen tomorrow, you should go back and rest early." Roy reminded.

Unexpectedly, Lyanna looked straight at him and was speechless for a while.

Roy, realizing the other party's intention, felt a headache: "Hey, you don't want to stay, do you?"

"There's nothing I can do. If I go out now, it would be bad if someone saw me." Lyanna shrugged and smiled with her head tilted. "Junior, you don't want the Sword Ghost to be mistaken for a weird uncle who's entangled with female students, do you?"

"Why don't you use your ability to sneak out!" Roy sarcastically said, then revealed her true intention: "Or do you not want to go back at all?"

"What if I say yes?"

"......reason?"

"It's a rare opportunity to share a bed with my junior." Lyanna suddenly looked away, her tone becoming lighter. "Besides, it's hard to sleep alone."

In the darkness, Roy suddenly felt that Lyanna's back was so petite and fragile, like a candle in the long night, which would be extinguished if he was not careful.

Tomorrow will be the biggest turning point in Lyanna's life.

Even Lyanna would be uneasy thinking about whether she could rescue her mother, take back her family, and defeat the enemy.

Apart from herself, there may be no one else in this world for her to rely on.

"Forget it, whatever you want. But don't do anything weird." Roy warned worriedly.

"Of course." Lyanna smiled.

"Ah, do you want me to turn off the lights?"

"Close it."

Roy was sleeping inside and turned over, leaving only his back to Lyanna.

Chapter 120: The Snake That Longs for Warmth

Looking at the young man's figure, in the quiet darkness, Lyanna found that her heartbeat was particularly clear.

She subconsciously stretched out her hand, which moved like a greedy snake, but she eventually forced herself to pull it back and press it against her chest.

The agreement must be observed. The distance set by him cannot be exceeded without permission.

Lyanna moved as close as she could without completely closing in.

Intimate, yet reserved.

Just being able to feel his warm breath was enough.

"Brother, can you listen to me tell you something?"

"Something from the past."

Roy didn't answer.

Lyanna smiled bitterly and murmured quietly to herself.

"Back then, when Dia killed my father and was about to attack me, it was my mother who gave her all to create a chance for me to escape."

"Before we parted, she told me to recapture Cassandra's house at all costs, come to rescue her, and avenge her father with my own hands."

"It's ridiculous now. What could a mere child like me do? Even I knew how slim the chances of defeating Dia were, so I was already prepared to risk everything and die with Dia."

"But now it's different." Lyanna stared at Roy's figure and sighed softly.

"At first, I had nothing and had no choice, so I wasn't afraid. But now, I have someone I cherish."

"So, promise me that if you really encounter danger that cannot be solved, don't worry about me and just go alone."

After the murmur, the young man in the darkness remained silent and motionless.

Lyanna gave a wry smile.

Maybe he fell asleep? Well, after a tiring day, listening to these boring things would only add to his troubles.

We should have talked about something light-hearted.

It seems that I am becoming more and more dependent on Roy.

But just as Lyanna was about to close her eyes, a whisper suddenly came.

"I reject."

"In the final analysis, your assumptions are too pessimistic. What's the point of saying these unsolvable dangers if everything goes well tomorrow?"

"And don't forget, you still owe me a cup of coffee. That's a nice thought."

"Stop spreading negative energy and go to sleep."

Listening to the boy's frank words, Lyanna couldn't help but slightly raise the corners of her mouth and closed her eyes softly.

The girl was once again convinced that he would not give up on her.

Lyanna wasn't lying. A witch who lived with darkness never feared death, but loneliness.

Until this moment, she was truly fearless and the first one to have the courage to imagine ending everything in life.

To take back the family, rescue my mother, and kill my enemies, and after that, I want to be with him—

A steady sleep sounded beside the pillow.

Roy turned around slightly and caught a glimpse of the brown-haired senior student curled up beside him, hugging her knees. She had a peaceful sleeping face that she never had normally, and his expression softened.

Looking at it this way, it looks just like a hibernating little snake curled up in a ball, seeking warmth.

Knowing that a Sequence 6 Beyonder wouldn't be afraid of the cold, Roy subconsciously pulled his blanket over her. She seemed to instinctively sense the warmth and nuzzled into his arms again.

The scattered brown hair and soft sleeping breath are close at hand, bringing with it a faint fragrance of gentian flowers.

There was something in Lyanna's words just now that concerned Roy.

Would a mother expect her child to save her at all costs?

It’s not that this idea is wrong, but in that critical situation where even her life was in danger, is this really what a mother would say before leaving?

It was as if she knew Lyanna would be safe and strong enough, so she told her to come and save her...

Is this also a cruel twist of fate?

In any case, Lyanna's fate was by no means smooth sailing.

[Warning! Progress has been detected in the Fate-Defying Mission. Every choice you make will change your fate. Please choose carefully!]

[Current Fate-Defying Node: Royal Snake]

[Royal Snake Fate Defying Progress]: 35%

[Reward]: Fate Reversal Point +2

Even after a hard fight, and even getting more Fate-Defying Points than usual, the Fate-Defying Nodes were still not resolved, and both he and Lyanna were still far from out of danger.

Lyanna's fate seems to be even more miserable than Charlotte and the others, and it is not so easy to change.

But Roy had already realized it.

If one wants to change his fate, sweet words are not enough; he needs real power.

The battle with Diabolos successfully allowed him to enter Sequence 7. While his physical fitness was enhanced, he also gained new abilities.

[Iron Blood]: Sequence 7

[Advanced Weapon Projection]: The weapon projection speed is increased, and weapons made of mithril can be projected.

[Advanced Iron Bones]: Physical defense is further enhanced.

[Qi and Blood Condensation Intermediate Level]: The power of condensed Qi and blood is greatly enhanced. It can not only be used for attack, but also for increasing defense for a moment.

For someone like me who can project dragon tooth weapons, [Advanced Weapon Projection], the original trump card of [Iron Blood], is somewhat useless.

But the latter two are very useful.

His current [Iron Bones], combined with dragon scales, were enough to block most Sequence 6 attacks. Even Sequence 5 Diabolos wouldn't be able to break through his defense so easily.

As for [Qi and Blood Condensation], it also became both offensive and defensive, possessing even greater power. Originally, this attack simply caused [Iron Blood] to burst its Qi and blood, unleashing its ultimate attack at the same level, but with the addition of his own special blood, it became a magical attack capable of damaging enemies of higher levels.

The most important thing is that after Sequence 7, coupled with the ability of [Evil Dragon Blood Armor] to temporarily increase bloodline level, his basic ability will not be much inferior to Sequence 6.

The next time they fight, even without Lyanna's support, Roy is confident that he can keep Diabolos busy for a long time.

Sequence 7, he was already a favorite among his peers. Coupled with the bloodline ability of the [Pseudo-King], he was fully capable of competing with any Gold-level bloodline of the same age, which was enough to make him complacent.

But if one wants to defeat the Sequence 5 demon Diabolos and completely reverse the fate node, these are not enough.

I must not limit myself to Sequence 7 and must take a step further on the path to transcendence.

[Do you want to consume 1 Fate Reversal Point and project the path to becoming a king?]

Roy took one last look at the girl beside him, ruffled her curly brown hair, and then turned his gaze to the panel.

[1 Fate Reversal Point has been consumed, and the road to becoming a king has begun! ]

The waves rose and fell, and foam emerged.

After drifting for a while, Roy returned to the isolated coral throne again.

What came into view was a dazzling azure sky, and the mermaid princess slumped on the throne, as beautiful and quiet as a statue, motionless. As she said, to be more precise, it was the [Sea Emperor], Leviathan.

In the days without Dorothy, Leviathan seemed to be frozen in time, letting the white clouds blow by the wind and the sun rise in the east and set in the west, without any movement.

Only when it heard the familiar footsteps would the long fish tail leap slightly. Leviathan would suddenly raise his head, but then pretend to be nonchalant and control himself. He turned his back to the direction of the cave and said coldly, "You're here again."

"Let me make it clear first, this time, you are not allowed to...!"

However, this time, what greeted her was not a light fight, but a huge devil's hand surging with dark aura.

Fortunately, Leviathan still retained the power of the king of the sea. With a flick of its tail, it created huge waves and dispersed the seemingly fierce attack.

Leviathan turned around and saw Dorothy with disheveled hair and blood. Most importantly, she was in a restless state. Her black eyes, which used to shine like diamonds, now lacked any trace of humanity. Only darkness deeper than the night sky and bloodthirsty murderous intent remained.

Roy frowned along with Leviathan.

Dorothy, demonized.

Chapter 121: Mermaid's Kiss