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

Chapter 33: Feelings Not Yet Expressed

In the quiet darkness, the red-haired girl curled up slightly, leaning in the boy's arms, like a tired cat, looking lazy and weak.

Using the vampire's ability to peek into the girl's gloomy face, Roy suddenly realized that the Lionhearted Princess was not so courageous and fearless.

It was only because she was in a high position that she had to show the courage that a royal should have.

The girl in his arms suddenly closed her eyes and smiled bitterly: "Thank you for standing up and supporting me at that time, otherwise I really don't know what to do."

"Have you forgotten? I am your sworn knight. That is just my duty as a knight."

Charlotte raised her head and couldn't help but sigh, "That being said, there's a difference between swearing allegiance in a magnificent palace and swearing to follow in times of danger."

Extraordinary people must bear responsibilities beyond those of ordinary people. This is a rule that the extraordinary people from the seven major forces in the Western Continent have heard when they stepped into the extraordinary world.

But not everyone has the courage to take it.

Gently stroking the boy's cheek, Charlotte smiled, her eyes flickering: "Thank you for following me, Roy."

After being stunned for several seconds, Roy sighed quietly, "...I didn't expect you to be so frank."

"How rude! I'm usually very frank, okay?"

You're not being honest when you say this, are you?

Roy, whose cheek was grabbed, complained silently in his heart.

After the fight, Charlotte calmed down again.

Feeling the body warmth from the boy behind me, it is impossible not to feel restless.

But now she is no longer in that mood.

"Sorry."

"What's wrong? Why do you say that?"

"When the fireworks ended, what did you actually want to say?"

At that time, Charlotte couldn't control her surging emotions and couldn't help but give the first kiss.

But that doesn't mean she didn't notice the other party's clues.

Looking back now, she is even more certain that there was something that Roy didn't have time to show in the end.

At the same time, she was also apologizing for not being able to take the last step.

The country is in chaos, soldiers on the front lines are bleeding and sacrificing their lives, and civilians are displaced. As a princess, now is certainly not the time to indulge in lust.

But she still felt ashamed for not being able to respond to Roy's birthday gift.

"How perceptive... But, if anyone wants to apologize, it's not you who should apologize, right?"

This time it was Roy who pinched the princess's depressed face.

He complained seriously, "If anyone needs to apologize, it should be those damn dragons. Why didn't they come earlier or later, and chose to interrupt your birthday and my surprise on this day?"

"So these flying lizards should pay the price!"

Charlotte was amused.

Despite their similar appearance, few people dare to associate the mythical creature that dominates the sky with those small creatures crawling on the ground.

"The flying lizard...it's a dragon, shouldn't you show some respect?"

"Anyone who dares to disturb us deserves death. Why should we respect them?"

Sniffing the scent of gardenias in her hair, Roy gently made a promise: "After everything is over, it won't be too late for us to continue."

"......Um."

After a brief kiss, Charlotte gently closed her eyes in his arms.

The kingdom is in danger, the dragons are fighting, what awaits her is still a cruel challenge no less than the war against dragons nineteen years ago. But at least at this moment, what Charlotte sees when she falls into her dream is not a battlefield where dragons are rampant, but the beauty she promised with the young man.

Just like the sunset that I bathed in with him, just like the fireworks that he offered.

"When everything is over..."

Leaving behind vague mumblings, the girl fell into a deep sleep.

The girl, with her arms and legs slightly curled up, looked like a little red kitten seeking warmth in the darkness.

Looking at the delicate and tender sleeping face in front of him, Roy once again realized that the Lionhearted Princess was not always strong.

Even though she is gifted, holds a high position and has the blood of the king of beasts, Charlotte is still a girl who needs care, companionship and support.

Thinking of this, Roy gently covered the girl with a quilt to protect her delicate body from the cold.

Then, Roy's eyes gradually cooled down and his gaze fell into the void.

To be precise, it is the long-lost panel.

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

[Current Fate-Defying Node Lionheart]

[Lionheart Defiance Progress]: 60%

Ever since receiving the letter, the warnings that have been flashing have already indicated that the war started by the dragon clan will completely change Charlotte's fate.

From this moment on, the story of "Angel's Dance" has come to an end. He has no original plot to refer to for the next fate-defying node, and what awaits him is endless darkness with no bottom.

No one knows what will happen in the future.

But what about that?

I am no longer the young master who was terrified by the fate-defying node and the plot of the original work last year.

Even if the road ahead is dark, just cut through the darkness and move forward.

Neither the [Evil Dragon Society] nor the real dragon clan can determine his fate.

For myself, and for Charlotte.

It's time to put these guys to rest.

Then, fulfill the promise he made to her.

Looking at the sleeping face of the girl, Roy took out the magic ring that he had treasured for a long time and had failed to give away twice. He stared at it for a long time before putting it away.

Finally, he left a kiss on the beautiful red hair, and accompanied by the warmth around him, Roy slowly fell asleep.

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The next day, news of the kingdom being caught in the dragon war spread throughout the Citadel.

Twenty years later, the long-lost war has plunged people into irreparable anxiety.

Although there have been occasional cult riots and demon invasions over the years, this is the first time that a war like this has involved the entire country.

Even the previous conflict between the Church of Holy Light and White Harbor was tacitly controlled by both sides to the smallest scope.

The news that the kingdom is now caught up in a large-scale war is a major issue that all forces must take seriously.

Therefore, when Roy asked for help from all parties, all parties responded at the first opportunity.

"I'm truly ashamed. My strength hasn't fully recovered yet, so I'm afraid I won't be able to use your advanced projection this time. So, I can only ask the Red Demon School to dispatch a hundred magicians to accompany you this time."

There is no doubt that even if he cannot take action personally, the Sage who controls the Magicians' Society is Roy's most powerful ally.

A lowest-level transcendent can easily defeat ten elite mortal soldiers.

And when the number of people is large enough, the group effect that the extraordinary people can create is far superior to that of mortal armies. In terms of combat effectiveness alone, a hundred magicians are enough to match an army of thousands of people.

The Jinsha and Nanhai countries are located in remote areas, making it inconvenient to mobilize troops at the first time, but they did not hesitate to provide material assistance.

War is not a battle, and the cost will be astronomical. With the assistance of these two countries, we don’t have to worry about funding issues, at least in the short term.

To be honest, not to mention the help of the Sage, Roy was somewhat moved by the full support of Douglas and Jason.

Unconsciously, the rivals who had once had disputes with each other became so close. Although there were also political interests involved, Roy still remembered this favor.

Chapter 34: Help from All Sides

In addition to the allies, Jon Snow and others have also made significant contributions.

Jon Snow returns to the Empire's border from the Kingdom of the Golden Sands and decides to dispatch reinforcements from the north. Nia writes to her mother, requesting reinforcements from the Green Council.

"Is it really okay to ask the Imperials to send troops for us? Besides, don't the descendants of elves usually like to meddle in foreign affairs?"

At first, Charlotte was a little confused.

"You're overthinking it. Facing alien species, aiding neighboring nations is our duty. Furthermore, your knight, my apprentice, has shed blood on the empire's borders. Now is the time to repay him."

"Hey, we're almost a family now, how can this be considered a foreign affair? I was thinking of going on vacation with you guys and Roy, but I can't let a dragon ruin it!"

In the face of danger, the girls rarely showed their sisterly love, which even moved Roy a little.

Good, good, knowing how to help each other is what gives me wings! I hope you guys keep it up!

However, the wings, who were supposed to be obedient, the little cotton-padded jacket of the Saint of Destiny, made a scene this time.

The blonde girl looked unconvinced: "Master, why can't Alice go with us?"

"Alice is now Sequence 5 and won't hold her master back. Furthermore, she's a maid of the Ironblood family and a Paladin of the Lionheart Kingdom. It's my duty to serve the kingdom!"

Faced with the little maid who was gradually approaching and asking questions, Roy had no choice but to surrender: "I know you are anxious, but please don't be anxious."

"Alice is very strong, but a war cannot be decided by a single Sequence 5. Furthermore, the power of the goddess within you has not yet been fully assimilated. Exhausting too much energy would be too dangerous for you."

"But......"

"But that doesn't mean I don't need your strength."

Roy lowered his voice, cupped her pretty face, and looked directly into her eyes: "I need you to help me as a saint."

"Call on the followers of the Holy Light and assemble the White Harbor army. This will be more useful than you personally going into battle."

"Can I ask you, Saint?"

After hearing this, the girl's expression softened instantly and her eyes sparkled.

It was a pity that she couldn't help in person, but at least she could do her part for her master instead of standing idly by, which was enough to comfort Alice.

After a long silence, Alice finally sighed with relief, then cheered up again: "In that case, Alice will obey the master and help as a saint."

"That's good."

Roy smiled and reached out to rub the furry little blond head, leaving Nia speechless.

In the past, they were treated as master and servant, and although this behavior was somewhat intimate, it was still reasonable.

But when Nia thought about the faith of thousands of believers, and the fact that the Holy Maiden, who was supposed to remain chaste, had a puppy-like expression and rubbed against Roy's palm, she lamented.

"So becoming a saint is also the master's mission? If the followers of the Holy Light knew about this, they would surely cry..."

"The goddess isn't a good person anyway. What's wrong with Alice believing in her master?"

Alice's bizarre train of thought once again confused Nia.

Considering that the church doesn't intervene and the goddess doesn't perform miracles, she really can't refute this!

Alice, who had a mission in mind, did not let Roy down in his trust in her.

Even a little overdone.

The Holy Maiden of Destiny gave a speech in the Academy, calling on all the believers of Holy Light in the Western Continent to assist the Lionheart Kingdom in fighting against the dragons.

It was just an ordinary speech, but when Alice thought about not being able to personally protect her master and support the kingdom this time, she couldn't help but burst into tears, lowered her brows, and let out a few faint sobs.

She understood what she had to do, but that didn't mean she didn't worry about Roy.

It wasn't a pleasant feeling to have to watch someone you cherish go to danger. Especially after she'd expressed her feelings to Roy, Alice found it increasingly difficult to suppress her emotions as before, and for a moment, she couldn't help but feel her eyes well up.

If it were any other speaker, these tears would be considered extremely perfunctory, almost like eye drops flowing out.

But when applied to a saint who usually wears a dull face, the effect is amazing. It is the ultimate kindness.

"The Saint Lady is crying!"

"No wonder, that's the Saint Lady's hometown!"

"What compassion, what mercy!"