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Chapter 22: Can I Get a Kiss from Alice?

The elven girl squinted her eyes and looked at Roy with interest, “Not just one? Are you saying there’s more than one broken skirt, or more than one new skirt?”

Facing Nia’s curious inquiry, Roy stroked his chin and puffed his chest proudly, “Both!”

In his previous life, what annoyed Roy the most was that his favorite clothes became ill-fitting as he grew, ultimately resulting in him having to throw them away or give them away.

So this time, while buying clothes for Alice, he decided to purchase an extra size up for her future use.

As for the other dress, well, it was a little surprise for Alice.

After all, when you’ve got money, you can be a bit reckless.

Roy pulled out the white nightgown that Alice had previously admired from the magic ring.

The light, airy dress made all the girls’ eyes sparkle.

After dinner, Nia led the charge, along with Charlotte and the little maid, to the upstairs to change clothes.

In such times, Roy, as the only male, could only obediently wait in the living room.

A few minutes passed, but Roy, imagining how the girl would look in the nightgown, was barely able to contain himself.

“Okay, okay, come over!”

“W-wait a moment…”

“Don’t be shy! Your master will definitely like it!”

Until Nia’s voice called out from the room, Roy just couldn’t sit still anymore.

The young boy immediately got up, eager to rush to Alice’s room, and pushed the door open.

The moment he entered the room, Roy was stunned by the golden figure.

Alice was sitting on the bed in a duck-like pose, looking just like a delicate doll. The sheer chiffon nightgown was light and ethereal, almost like mist. Delicate straps framed her soft shoulders, cinched slightly at the waist, showcasing her budding curves. The hem was adorned with lace trimmings, adding a playful and romantic touch.

Yet, even the most exquisitely crafted doll couldn’t compare to the charm Alice exuded at that moment.

Her long golden hair cascaded down her shoulders like morning rays, while her light blue eyes shimmered like clear lakes. Her snowy, flawless skin appeared transparent, resembling crystal.

Originally doll-like and expressionless, the girl now had her eyes downcast, curling up as if she were a shy little animal, causing Roy’s heart to skip a beat.

“M-master, d-do I look strange wearing this?” The girl anxiously tugged at the hem of her gown, lifting her head slightly.

The upward glance, coupled with her shimmering, watery eyes, delivered another blow to Roy’s heart.

He had anticipated how amazing she would look in the nightgown, but he never expected her to suddenly show a pure and bashful side, catching him completely off guard with her unexpected cuteness.

As her master, Roy had always paid attention to maintaining the right demeanor and appearing composed.

But this time, he couldn’t help but exclaim: “Not strange at all! Alice, you look super cute in that!”

The girl trembled slightly, covering her softly blushing cheeks with one hand.

Charlotte and Nia exchanged looks, one with a somber gaze and the other with teasing eyes directed at Roy.

“So you really like this kind of thing, huh?”

“Looks like you’ve finally achieved your goal of buying clothes for Alice.”

Realizing he had lost his composure, Roy coughed awkwardly, straightening his face.

“Stop talking nonsense! I just bought it because Alice liked it, there’s no ulterior motive.”

Upon hearing this, Alice looked at Roy and instinctively clasped her chest, softly saying, “Um, thank you, Master! Alice will cherish it well.”

Then, she added seriously, “N-no, but if you have any requests, Alice will do her best to fulfill them!”

Recently, Alice had felt a bit shy about showing too much skin to Roy. Especially after watching “The Grey Maid,” she realized that even maids might feel uneasy showing skin to the opposite sex; it’s not something one could take for granted.

But when she saw her reflection completely captivating Roy’s eyes, rendering him momentarily breathless, all her unease was instantly replaced with joy.

The girl’s slightly clumsy yet genuine demeanor warmed the hearts of the other three.

“Though it might be a bit late to ask…”

Roy approached the bed, sitting beside Alice, “Did you have fun today?”

Alice nodded vigorously.

“Your master bought you clothes, took you to see a play, praised your performance, and…”

The girl suddenly halted.

“And held Alice so gently” – that sentence didn’t come out for some reason.

It’s just buying clothes and watching a play; this little one is so easily satisfied. Looking at Alice’s expression of happiness, with her eyes crinkled in joy, Roy felt both pity and amusement.

That was definitely a look Alice would never show in the original story.

It’s a look Alice would only reveal in front of him.

If his insignificant contributions were treasures to Alice, why would he ever hold back on giving them?

With that thought, Roy smiled, “Next time you want to buy any clothes… No, anything you want, feel free to ask!”

Alice blinked, slightly surprised, “Anything I can ask for?”

“Anything at all,” Roy confirmed.

After all, Alice was always well-behaved and reasonable; she wouldn’t possibly ask for anything outrageous.

The two girls nearby, however, simultaneously furrowed their brows, finding Roy’s words a bit too suggestive.

Under Roy’s cheerful tone, Alice genuinely began to ponder if there was anything else she wanted.

If she really had to say—

Alice suddenly thought of the grey maid from the play.

The grey maid’s greatest wish was to receive a kiss from her master, but due to her identity as a maid, she feared rejection and considered that feeling wrong, so she was always reluctant to ask for it.

But she wasn’t like the grey maid. Roy wasn’t that unreasonable master from the play.

If it’s her master…

Alice gazed at Roy’s handsome face and finally voiced the thought that had been lingering in her heart, “Master, can you give Alice a kiss?”

The air froze for a moment.

The first to react was Charlotte.

What the hell—she wanted to shout angrily, but looking at the way Roy was gazing at Alice, she suddenly realized that maybe, just maybe, these two actually had a chance!

Stopping or not stopping, she was in a panic, desperately glaring at her only ally.

You wanted to push them together; now that there’s a problem, think of a solution!

Then Charlotte was left dumbfounded.

Because her ally had suddenly turned into a blank slate, with a frozen smile, lost in a state of deep confusion, as if she had lost her soul.

One word: dumfounded.

While Charlotte was in a frenzy, and Nia was equally stunned, Roy leaned over towards the girl in front of them.

 

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