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Chapter 110: Responsibility and Awakening

With one bite, Charlotte’s face turned pale, but she forced a smile for the sake of her dignity. “Heh, heh, this taste, it’s not as exaggerated as you said, right?”

“Are you sure?” Roy looked a bit hesitant.

“Absolutely! In fact, it’s quite tasty!” Charlotte declared, her gaze fierce as she gulped down two bites of the so-called “Perfect Bread.”

Seeing her eat so heartily, Roy let down his guard and took a big bite himself.

The indescribably rich flavor nearly made Roy choke on the spot.

That bloody, rotten meat from earlier was gourmet cuisine compared to this monstrosity!

He almost roared, “Is this even fit for human consumption?!”

But the girl had already finished, and as a man, wouldn’t it be embarrassing to spit it out now?

“You’re not wrong, this taste is somewhat acceptable!” Roy grinned through clenched teeth, forcing down what could barely be called food.

It may have been disgusting, but once swallowed, the bread provided substantial fullness and even replenished a good amount of moisture, lifting their spirits a tad.

However, to fully recover their energy, they still needed a bit of rest.

To be safe, someone had to keep watch at night.

The plan was for Roy to guard the first half of the night while Charlotte took over in the second half.

But as soon as she lay down on the bed, Charlotte realized something.

Previously, when hunting magical beasts, they always slept in separate tents, maybe sharing one with Lisa occasionally.

This marked her first time sharing a room with a guy overnight!

What, what to do? Even though the situation forced it, would Roy try anything…

In romance novels, these situations always lead to some exciting plots!

“Just so you know, don’t think about doing anything untoward while I’m sleeping, okay?” Charlotte warned ominously.

Roy immediately turned his back to her. “Got it.”

Seeing Roy’s unwavering stance, Charlotte pouted in displeasure.

What’s this? Finally alone with me, and he’s acting so indifferent!

Shouldn’t he feel the slightest bit stirred?!

Now Charlotte couldn’t fall asleep.

She glared at the boy’s back, filled with resentment.

Noticing the burning glare from behind, Roy turned and asked, “Can’t sleep?”

The night was deep, and the room was lit only by a thin beam of moonlight that outlined Roy’s slightly dreamy silhouette.

Charlotte couldn’t see the boy’s expression, but that gentle inquiry felt so close, causing her heart to flutter.

“…kinda,” Charlotte averted her gaze and replied sulkily.

Her hands clasped tightly in front of her, Charlotte felt an inexplicable tension.

If Roy suggested sleeping together, should she agree?

But after running around all day without even a wash, would she smell bad…?

While Charlotte was lost in her thoughts, Roy’s next words shattered her fantasies.

“Princess, don’t tell me you’re afraid of the dark?”

“What?! I’m not a kid!”

“Anyone who can’t sleep is a kid.”

“You’re the kid! What the heck…” Charlotte complained, flipping over in a huff, puffing up her cheeks, her face showing disappointment.

Sure, the circumstances weren’t right for that kind of thing, but come on, it’s rare to be alone with me! He could show some excitement!

I don’t even care about it!

Charlotte sighed and quietly closed her eyes.

Just then, a rustling sound came, and the bed creaked.

Here he comes, he actually came!

What? So this guy does have some thoughts about me!

Feeling a little giddy, Charlotte grew nervous again.

Was he going to peek at her sleeping face, or did he want to get a bit cozy?

Just holding hands would be too simple. Something more exciting would be better!

But if Roy wanted more…

Even though she had been anticipating it, facing this moment made her so nervous she couldn’t move even a finger.

Feeling Roy’s presence draw near, it was like a cat was scratching at her heart.

However, the long-anticipated intimacy didn’t arrive.

Only a soft whisper echoed in the dark.

“No need to be afraid.”

“I swear, I’ll definitely take you back.”

Charlotte froze for a moment.

A warm sensation spread through her chest like flames.

Only after Roy’s breath had faded away did she open her eyes, a faint smile gracing her lips, her cheeks flushed.

“Idiot.”

With my knight by my side, how could I be afraid?

The girl, wearing a reassuring smile, then slipped into dreamland.

After a while, once Charlotte’s breathing became steady, Roy sighed heavily in the darkness.

The boy, exhausted, held his face in his hands, revealing an anxiety he would never show in front of Charlotte.

His hands were shaking.

No one knew better than Roy just how fortunate their escape had been.

But luck has its limits.

With the extraordinary item, the Golden-Winged Griffin, and the “Bloodline Resonance” enabling them to survive, he had given it his all.

Next time, Leo would never underestimate them again. If he faced a strong opponent of Sequence 6 head-on, he wouldn’t stand a chance.

What troubled him even more was the “Cult of the Evil Dragon.”

Just a single dragon-type monster had severely injured the Golden-Winged Griffin, nearly pushing him and Charlotte to the brink. What other tricks might they have?

Roy had never hated his weakness as much as he did now.

If this was the fate of a ‘villainous scion,’ he could accept it.

He had done everything he could.

After all, how could a mere villainous scion possibly compete with a long-scheming prince and vicious cultists?

But Charlotte was different.

She had a better future ahead of her. Sibling rivalry or cult pursuits aside, if it weren’t for him disrupting the natural course, none of this would have anything to do with her.

In the original storyline, the “Cult of the Evil Dragon” was after him.

And it was he who had dragged her into this.

So he had to take responsibility.

Now, he was still too weak.

Being at Sequence 9 with “Iron Blood” was enough for a reformed young master, but to protect Charlotte and stand against the Second Prince and the “Cult of the Evil Dragon,” he was far from enough!

He needed true strength.

Roy set his hand down and clenched his fist.

For the last time, he looked at Charlotte.

In the shattered moonlight, the faint sound of her breathing echoed softly.

The girl’s sleeping face was so peaceful and serene, as beautiful as a cat napping under red leaves.

He must take her back.

Karl had said that extraordinary beings must bear responsibilities far beyond those of ordinary people.

But for him, it was the opposite.

It was precisely because he bore this responsibility that he must grasp true extraordinary power.

Roy had already made up his mind.

【Confirming the consumption of 1 Fate-Reversal Point, beginning projection of the path to kingship!】

In the darkness, time shattered. Roy’s consciousness slipped through the cracks of time and space, once again returning to the age of mythical creatures.

A sky filled with dark clouds, a shattered firmament.

The howling of the wind, the wailing of thunder.

In the deep, dark valley lay the corpses of countless giant dragons.

The past of Siegfried and the Dragon King once again crossed the boundaries of time, projected before Roy.

 

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