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

Arriving inside the castle, he followed his vague memories and continued up the stairs. The maids on the road not only did not stop him, but also enthusiastically helped him find the way and brought him to Charlotte's bedroom.

"Then let's take our leave now."

The maids also had flushed faces and retreated with inexplicable excitement, leaving Roy speechless.

How did I end up looking like the king's darling wife?

Adhering to the gentleman's demeanor, Roy knocked on the door first. After hearing the word "come in" from inside, Roy pushed the door open with confidence.

The night was quiet, the moonlight shining brightly. There wasn't even a candlelight in the room, but her long hair, like flowing fire, was vivid enough, like a warm firelight flowing in the dark night.

In times of war, even princesses no longer cling to refinement and luxury.

The tattered coat and black silk quilt were casually thrown aside. Charlotte was wearing the simplest white nightgown. She crossed her arms, walked barefoot, and turned her head to look at the night outside the window.

Without even turning around, Charlotte asked dissatisfiedly, "Where did you go just now?"

"I went to say hello to Uncle Robert. Sorry, it took a while and I missed your celebration party."

"Huh, a mere stinky old man wouldn't take that much time, right?"

Not to mention that he is the king, he is your father after all, so please respect his family status!

Roy smiled wryly and continued to explain: "I also made some preparations for supernatural powers."

"After all, the war isn't over yet, so the more cards we have, the better."

At this moment, Charlotte finally turned around, her tone suddenly softened, and she muttered softly, "I'm busy with work, so there's nothing I can do."

Seeing that her expression had softened, Roy boldly sat in front of her and habitually put his hand on her delicate shoulders.

Unexpectedly, Charlotte shook it off gently, and her fiery red eyes glared at him again: "But you are done now, right?"

"Being busy is being busy, but absence is absence. The two cannot be confused. Don't think that this is okay!"

Charlotte pointed to her bed with a stern face and said dignifiedly, "Come here!"

"what?"

"What are you standing there for? Come here and lie down!"

Roy did as he was told.

There was an inexplicable warm fragrance coming from the princess's pink bed. Roy felt a little nervous being in it, with Charlotte staring down at him.

Frankly speaking, Charlotte is now a Sequence 4! That's literally a dragon-tearing machine. If she really wants to act like a domineering princess, there's really nothing I can do about it!

Forget it. I was in the wrong first, so I have to endure whatever they want to do.

But just as Roy closed his eyes nervously, waiting for the princess's punishment, the warm fragrance that came towards him melted away all his anxiety.

The soft embrace was like warm spring water, the arms around her tightly embraced her, and through the loose and delicate nightgown, she could feel the girl's poor yet delicate and small beautiful touch, and her throbbing heartbeat that was enough to be proved without words.

The little head buried in his shoulder moved slightly, and let out an ambiguous soft hum that was completely different from before.

"Don't, don't think that this will be okay."

"Don't move. I won't let go until I'm satisfied."

Sniffing the fragrance of the girl's hair, Roy suppressed a smile and said, "Yes."

It didn't matter how much punishment of this level was given, it was more like he was reluctant to let go.

Charlotte seemed genuinely tired.

Immersed in his arms, she squinted her eyes after a while, her slender waist drooped softly, her breathing slowed down, and her body, which had been tense for many days, seemed to melt into a pool of warm water at this moment.

Putting aside the royal reputation and the admiration of the people, the dragon-slaying princess who fought bloody battles has now become a lazy, clingy and coquettish kitten, lying in his arms, seeking rest.

Thinking that he might be her only safe haven where she could show her vulnerable side, Roy couldn't help but feel honored and satisfied, but at the same time a little distressed.

Roy stroked the girl's shoulder.

Under the treatment of holy water, the skin that was once corroded and ulcerated has healed as before, emitting a faint blush and appearing as smooth as a baby's.

But compared to the injury, what is really heavy is the responsibility she shoulders.

With her absence these days and Robert the Lionheart gravely injured, Charlotte had to shoulder the burden of being a princess all on her own, yet she couldn't express it to anyone else. One could only imagine how difficult it must have been.

The great feat of slaying the dragon and saving the country have already won countless praises and congratulations from all over the country.

So, as her knight, Roy didn't want to give her the congratulations she was already tired of hearing.

"Charlotte, you've worked hard." Holding the girl's waist, Roy kissed her soft red hair tenderly.

"...I was just fulfilling my duty as a royal."

"I know. But rallying the people, defending the capital, and even defeating the Seven Heavenly Dragons is remarkable enough, even for a royal family. Thank you for your hard work."

The corners of Charlotte's mouth trembled. This time she did not refuse or refute. She just slowly raised a small arc while trying her best to endure.

"Don't talk about me, you're not bad either."

"I've heard it so many times... ahem, my brother said that you almost defeated the Frost Dragon? Not bad, you are worthy of being a knight." Charlotte poked Roy's chest and her tone became cheerful.

But Roy smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's nothing compared to you."

"After all, you defeated the Acid-Corroded Pterosaur with your own strength."

If he had continued fighting, he would have only been able to clash with the Frost Dragon to a draw. Granted, for a Sequence 5, this was a rather exaggerated achievement, but facing a true dragon slayer, Roy couldn't be proud.

Especially since he had also fought against the Acid-Corroded Pterosaur before, he knew very well how terrifying the opponent's strength was.

Unexpectedly, as soon as these words came out, Charlotte raised her head and looked straight at me: "That being said, I can't do it without you."

Chapter 78: Failure

Roy looked at her in surprise.

It seems to be saying that even a tsundere like you can be so frank?

Feeling a little awkward being looked at, Charlotte said coquettishly, "What are you doing? I'm not the kind of tyrant who would ignore the military achievements of his subjects."

"I still see your contribution, okay?"

Poking Roy's chest, Charlotte began to count the opponent's assist record.

"If you hadn't arrived, I would have been in danger. Even after I reached Sequence 4, I wouldn't have been able to gain the upper hand so easily without your support."

"The most important thing is that I was able to advance to Sequence 4..."

Having said this, Charlotte suddenly fell silent, her gaze falling on the young man in front of her, her crimson eyes concealing some words that she wanted to say but couldn't.

At this point, Charlotte had already realized what was going on in her heart, but it was still difficult for her to admit it to the other party in person.

"The reason why I was able to be promoted..."

"It's because of that tip Uncle Rob gave me, right?"

While Charlotte felt relieved, she also felt a little regretful and a bit resentful.

But seeing Roy's look of sudden enlightenment and complete ignorance of the truth, he felt inexplicably angry.

Roy remembered that the original work mentioned some very abstract terms like firewood and heart fire. Just as he was becoming more and more curious, a loud shout came from his arms.

"I was able to get promoted because of you!"

Charlotte lowered her head and closed her eyes, her voice rising and falling: "So, the trick or something, it refers to you..."

"You mean blood resonance?" Roy blinked.

Charlotte suddenly felt a little weak.

"Indeed, blood resonance can temporarily increase bloodline power, which can be used as an opportunity for advancement..."

"Fool."

With a depressed groan, the red-haired princess turned around and rolled up the quilt, leaving Roy in a mess in the darkness.

Her beautiful red hair became messy because of something too rough, and Charlotte exuded an air of dissatisfaction all over her body, as if she was in a state of complete disgruntlement.

This situation was even more speechless than directly telling someone to drink more hot water when they were sick and asked for a hug. Charlotte was so angry that she gritted her teeth and said, "Idiot, idiot, idiot... I already gave her such obvious instructions..."

Little did she know that the boy was staring at her back and laughing secretly.

Roy didn't know the secret of Lionheart's promotion to a high level, but he knew Charlotte well enough.

Some things don't need to be explained too clearly.

And girls aren't the only ones who are shy.

The moment he realized the answer, his heart beat so fast that Roy subconsciously evaded the question.

It is not difficult to soothe the naughty little red cat.

However, this opportunity is rare, so why not make the most of it?

Do it when you think of it.

Roy got out of bed and took out the things he had prepared for a long time.

"Charlotte, I actually have something I want to tell you."

"Although I haven't broken through to the advanced level yet, I can only get this far because of you."

The girl turned around when she heard the noise.

What comes into view is the clear moonlight and a scene that is even more dreamy and hazy than the moonlight.

The black-haired boy knelt on one knee and presented the magic ring inlaid with ruby.

This action has only one meaning.

Charlotte's heartbeat was so fast that it almost burst out of her chest, and her previous resentment and dissatisfaction disappeared in an instant.

"Roy? You, you are not kidding..."

"If I told you it was a joke you would tear me apart, right?"

After a moment of surprise, Charlotte asked in confusion, "You didn't ask them? Am I the first one?"

"Because you are my first, isn't that fair?"

After complaining, Roy showed a serious expression and said sincerely: "Charlotte Reinhardt, will you marry me?"

"Actually, I wanted to ask you as early as your birthday, but unfortunately the opportunity was ruined. I don't want to have any regrets this time."

Proposing before a war sounds like an unlucky sign.

But Roy now understands what those brothers who set the flag are thinking.

No one knows what will happen tomorrow. If you don’t seize the present, you may miss this last chance.

The defenders of the royal capital had actually already reached their limit, and the two waves of reinforcements were only a temporary solution.

It was unknown when the main reinforcements from the Citadel and White Harbor would arrive, and I was afraid that the dragons would launch their final offensive before then.

At that time, someone must face the fallen black dragon.

The hope of victory is elusive.

Frankly speaking, having experienced several times on the brink of life and death, Roy's fear of death has long faded a lot.

No matter what the outcome of fate is, just give it your all.

However, he didn't want to have any regrets until the end.

"Charlotte, what's your answer?"

After a long silence, the joy on Charlotte's face faded, and her crimson eyes looked at him with a penetrating gaze.

"Do you want to die?"

Roy didn't avoid her gaze: "I haven't lived enough, but, no one can predict such things."

"...You've changed. You've become so scary."

Roy was slightly startled.

Whether charging towards the blood-red fire dragon or desperately diving into the abyss, I really wasn't afraid of death in the past.

In other words, I don't have time to think about this problem at all.

The fate of 'Evil Young Roy', the fate of the false king's blood, the fateful nodes that followed one after another, and his struggle to break free from the shackles of fate and survive, made him have no time to imagine what death would feel like.

But, at some point... he gained so much, and his originally solitary life became too beautiful.