novelraw #272 - Section 272
#272 - Section 272
At the very least, one must be virtuous enough to guard one's body like jade, rejecting countless temptations, to unlock the hidden romance route... It turns out that the Eternal Night Empress's previous nonchalant attitude towards his messiness wasn't genuine indifference, but rather because she was too proud to bother understanding such information.
She assumed she could defeat all the women in the world, but in reality, Roger didn't resist all the temptations for her.
So... on the eve of victory, she was defeated by her own greed?
Roger chuckled self-deprecatingly. His emotions went through tremendous highs and lows, from the edge of victory to collapse, finally gradually stabilizing.
He is no longer just a Otaku living in the game; she personally pushed him onto this heroic path, established a career he never dared to imagine before, and defeated countless enemies. His heart has been tempered to be sharp and resilient.
Or rather, in terms of romantic relationships, he ultimately has a a little bit more experience than the Eternal Night Empress.
Reality is not a game that must satisfy the planner's perverse tastes; there is a chance to create infinite possibilities and play out your own unique ending!
As a story enthusiast, he decided to give up all the comfort related to the plot and walkthroughs, and go all in.
After all, the woman in front of him who is suffering because of him is not a paper doll that must meet certain values or conditions to be " conquered".
Sincerity for sincerity, while Little Ao is still hesitating, I still have a chance!
Roger knew he was on the verge of being eliminated, but he finally overcame his past timidity and fear, understanding that he shouldn't stop striving at this moment.
He used to be embarrassed to express his true feelings when things were certain, fearing embarrassment, but now he knows that if he doesn't speak up, he might never have another chance.
Even if he only receives ridicule, he is still willing to try once.
Once some things start moving forward, they can only sprint; there is no buffer zone at all, leaving him no room to breathe.
What kind of hero is someone who only dares to play a winning game and doesn't dare to go all out in a desperate situation?
No destruction, no construction!
Roger faced the magic tide that could give him a fatal blow at any time, looked directly at the Eternal Night Empress's threatening and warning gaze, and flew to her, maintaining eye level with her.
She showed an expression of embarrassed into anger, wanting to tear this guy apart and blast him into units finer than magic elements.
But a voice in her heart shouted, 'Little Ao, restrain yourself! You can't bear to, don't do something you'll regret!'
Some loves arise without knowing where they come from, but they go deeper and deeper, able to smooth out all the decisiveness in killing.
In her complex and inexplicable gaze, Roger took that slender hand, which condensed the power to move mountains and seas and could destroy him in an instant, and pressed it to the position of his heart.
The Eternal Night Empress's eyes were ashen and devoid of warmth, coldly saying, "Are you actively coming up to seek death?"
He didn't activate any defensive skills. At this distance, with just a thought from the Eternal Night Empress, without spending much magic power, she could explode his heart.
Moreover, she now has the power to destroy a city accumulated within her body, like a volcano that could erupt at any time. A normal person at this distance would almost be unable to breathe from the pressure, having an instinctive fear of facing an impending disaster.
Just enduring the fluctuating magic tide under her emotional out of control is already a huge test, let alone Roger taking the initiative to release his defenses in this situation.
Roger smiled, also very aware that his little life was in the hands of the Eternal Night Empress, and even said that this was his choice:
"If you really hate me, you don't need to go to so much trouble. And I don't want to harm the poor people who are working hard to survive here, losing their homes again."
He still had that lazy smile that made people want to hit him, and his seemingly plain tone hid intense emotions and a firm attitude, causing the Eternal Night Empress's delicate body to tremble.
There are too many vows of living and dying together, and too many partings when storms come, but it is this always rascal guy who is using actions to show that this heart now only beats for you.
If you need it, you can take it away at any time.
He is obviously a guy who is afraid of death, but he still fearlessly released all defenses.
At this time, Roger's eyes had guilt, indebtedness, and a pool of affection that could dedicate everything and melt her.
"You bastard—" The Eternal Night Empress let out a suppressed, painful roar, trying to express a cold and frosty tone, "Are you betting that I'm not willing to kill you?"
"I don't have any gambling component. No matter how you choose, I can accept it."
"Shameless person, do you think that by putting on a pitiful look, I will forgive you?"
"I don't dare to expect forgiveness, I just don't know how to compensate you."
"Who needs your compensation? I'm just playing around with you. With such a large empire, as long as I give an order, will I lack excellent men?"
"Of course you lack them, otherwise you wouldn't have waited for me to reach this age."
"Have some shame... Humph!"
The Eternal Night Empress suddenly stopped talking.
She realized that she had unconsciously entered a familiar mode of arguing with this guy?
The more she said, the more even the initial anger was weakening...
Looking at the faint sly smile on his lips, the Eternal Night Empress was both angry and annoyed, turning her face away, not wanting to see him at all.
Her reactions were completely understood by him. This is the side effect of being too familiar...
Ahhh, why did we have to know each other for so long, why did we have to drag the relationship on for so long?
The Eternal Night Empress realized for the first time that some things can't wait. In the end, she was the clown herself.
She could feel the heart in her palm beating violently. Obviously, he wasn't feeling well either.
So, his affection for her is still somewhat real, not faked, right?
Otherwise, he helped her so much in the past, and she made so many harsh demands and ill-intentioned jokes. If there wasn't some affection, he wouldn't have let her be so indulgent, right?
The scene was quiet for a while, and Roger didn't speak, like a criminal waiting for execution, facing all fate calmly.
The terrifying magic power in the world continued for too long, causing the temperature to drop, and slowly condense into snowflake-like white ice crystals in the clouds, falling from the sky.
Her sunny golden hair was soon covered with a strand of white frost.
"It's snowing?"
"How can it snow in the middle of summer?"
Cheers from children and doubts from the elderly came from afar.
Only the two people standing still in the sky turned into snowmen connected together, the woman's hand covering the man's chest, like a sweet caress.
But who knows that under this seemingly gentle caress, there is the great terror that can end his heartbeat.
The Eternal Night Empress looked at the snowflakes that were quickly formed and soon melted, feeling that they were like her love.
It only existed for such a short moment, but it can be considered to have existed, right?
At least at that moment, he was very happy.
If killing this guy in front of me can't bring those joys back, then let it be.
She suddenly withdrew her hand from Roger, accompanied by a sigh that seemed to be there or not:
"I don't hate you."
The magic power gathered on her body gradually dissipated, and at the same time, she turned her head to look at Shana, who wanted to come forward and eat瓜(吃瓜: watch the drama) when she saw that the situation on the field had eased.
Danger!
A huge red word seemed to appear on Shana's head. She gave Roger a "you ask for more blessings" expression and quickly retreated to several kilometers away, where she couldn't hear or see any further information.
At the same time, she ordered a blockade, and no one in the entire base was allowed to approach within five kilometers of that area.
Love and hate are too exciting. She, as a forcibly inserted third party, is very dangerous in every way.
I don't know what Roger said, but he stabilized the Eternal Night Empress's emotions and saved her base. This can be considered a great favor, and she should say thank you if she has the opportunity.
If he still has a chance...
The little angel found her heart becoming more and more complicated.
The things between those two people are really entangled, and they both seem to be very uncomfortable...
Can't people be a little easier?
After Shana left, the Eternal Night Empress finally completely withdrew all her magic power and fell back to the ground with Roger.
Roger looked at her. She didn't kill him, but the distance seemed to be getting farther and farther.
He wanted to say sorry, but it was stuck in his throat and he couldn't make a sound.
Silence continued for a long time, and he asked:
"Can we still be friends in the future?"
The Eternal Night Empress didn't answer immediately, as if she was thinking and weighing, and slowly said, "Seeing you and thinking of you will make me feel very uncomfortable."
"I see. The Second Fleet can actually set sail early, so your Majesty won't see this annoying person."
"If you don't want to do these things, you can leave the empire at any time."
"This is also my country. Those responsibilities are not done because of your Majesty."
"Oh..."
Her mood became more complicated.
Should I praise you for being a loyal subject of the empire, or say that I am nothing?
The two were silent again for a while.
"If you have nothing to say, then I'm going back to the fleet."
"...St-, still have!"
Roger didn't dare to let her go. He was afraid that after this separation, he would never see her again.
Thinking of such a future, his heart ached as if a piece had been dug out.
He took several deep breaths. The sweet words and vows that used to come easily now seemed so pale and weak.
But after organizing his language for a long time, he found that his mind was getting more and more confused. Seeing that her brows were already wrinkled impatiently, he could only say whatever came to mind:
"Okay, I admit that I lied just now. I really entered politics because of your Majesty, and it was also because of your Majesty that I developed a sense of responsibility for this country."
Once a topic is started, the subsequent outpouring becomes much smoother:
"I'm not a good person, just a small person who suddenly has a lot of good things and wants to live on. I don't have a direction to work hard, so... I enjoy whatever life gives me.
I never thought of deceiving anyone's feelings. The relationship with your Majesty is also a surprise gift to me. Even knowing this moment, your Majesty is a completely different existence in my heart.
I'm very grateful to meet your Majesty, as a teacher and a friend. Looking at your back, I want to have the power to protect you, to build a great country that makes you happy, and to become a different person by your side... It's very presumptuous, isn't it?
Now, looking back, from when I looked at Ao Du under the stars with your Majesty and talked about the greatness of small people, I really fell in love with your Majesty, right?
It started with appearance, progressed with your mind and ideals, grew with the companionship of these years, and finally turned into a barbaric growth, an emotion that I don't know how to manage and express... So it's so bad, right?"
The Eternal Night Empress didn't nod or shake her head, but said softly, "Why are you saying such long-standing thoughts now?"
She seemed to be questioning Roger, but even more questioning herself.
If we could have been more candid from the beginning, perhaps the situation would be different now.
After waiting for so long, I only waited for this confession after a crack had formed. It's such an ironic scene.
Roger was silent for a long time before shaking his head: "I didn't think it would end up like this... I'm sorry."
There were many, many words stuck in his heart that he wanted to say, but in the end, only these three words could be spoken.
The Eternal Night Empress asked him: "Do you regret doing that verification thing now?"
If it weren't for your showy operation, perhaps we could still be such tacit friends, happily waiting for Taibeira to be unlucky.
Instead of heading in a direction of eternal doom like this, everything about you is like a needle stuck into my heart.
Roger thought very seriously for a long time before answering: "No."
"Why?"
"Because the longer your Majesty misunderstands that I'm a good person, the more uncomfortable you will be in the end, right?"
"You guy..." The Eternal Night Empress suddenly felt her eyes getting wet, couldn't help punching him in the chest, turned around and turned her back to him, "Always thinking so much for me, how can I hate you?"
He suddenly felt a glimmer of hope, wanting to step forward and hug her, but found that she had dodged away first.
"You don't have to blame yourself too much. We are both responsible for this. I am indeed not a honest person."
The secret that I can hear your heart, I didn't tell you either.
After waiting a while, seeing that Roger had nothing more to say, she suddenly smiled and clumsily straightened his collar: "Okay, since everything has been said, then I'll go back to the fleet first."
She didn't stop this time, and teleported away directly.
Roger looked at the teleportation gate that gradually dissipated into the air, and suddenly a sense of helplessness welled up in his heart.