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Chapter 23: Alice’s Sweetness

Roy felt somewhat helpless about Alice’s request.

The heroine from “The Gray Maid” had always yearned for her master’s kiss, and Alice, being a girl too, probably developed a similar innocent desire due to the story’s influence.

Alice sensed the awkward atmosphere, looked away, and lowered her head slightly.

Was her request too much?

As a maid, wasn’t she supposed to keep a certain distance from her master?

Suppressing her inner turmoil, Alice casually said, “If it’s not possible, then forget it.”

However, Roy smiled gently, “No, this is something I can do any time.”

It can happen anytime?! Charlotte and Nia, standing nearby, were dumbfounded.

Even Alice raised her head in surprise, unable to believe it.

Before the three of them could fully process this, the black-haired boy leaned closer to Alice, lifted her soft golden bangs, and gently placed a kiss on her smooth forehead.

Alice blinked, seemingly still in a daze: “Is this a kiss?”

“What else could it be?” Roy chuckled.

Alice covered the spot where she was kissed with one hand, her eyes slightly dazed, and murmured contentedly, “So this is what my master’s kiss feels like…”

Her master’s response proved that her feelings were not misplaced. Thinking this, Alice’s unease was dispelled like the morning sun, replaced by a faint smile of joy.

Meanwhile, Charlotte supported herself against the wall, and Nia sighed deeply, both relieved and surprised.

Neither Charlotte nor Nia could have anticipated such a moment.

Although Nia hoped for a closer relationship between Alice and Roy, she couldn’t quite pinpoint how close that should be.

At least, they shouldn’t kiss so quickly! And even if they did, not in front of us! Nia grumbled in her mind.

Time was running out; having fulfilled Alice’s final wish for the day, it was time to rest.

That night, Nia didn’t cause any trouble and instead returned to her room with Charlotte.

After recording the wonderful memories of the day in her diary, Alice rubbed her drowsy eyes, slipped her small, fair feet into bed, and laid down.

Normally, writing in her diary wouldn’t take long, but today’s countless precious moments with her master made Alice detail everything, leading to her being up later than expected.

Initially, Alice just wanted to act as a maid, replacing the other two girls, and give Roy a perfect date.

But in the end, she gained countless wonderful moments instead.

A new dress, a dramatic performance, hugs from her master, and the kiss her master gave her…

Reflecting on that kiss, Alice felt her cheeks flush and her heart race.

She couldn’t help but hug the small puppy plush next to her, curling up comfortably, trying to calm her inexplicable excitement.

Suddenly, she recalled that her kiss was different from those of the other two girls.

She remembered that Roy’s lips had brushed against Charlotte’s and Nia’s, but hers had been on her forehead.

What kind of kiss did the Gray Maid want?

Even though she still didn’t quite understand the differences between kisses, the mere fact that she received a response from her master proved her feelings were not wrong, and that was enough for the little maid.

Holding onto this warm feeling, Alice gently kissed the puppy plush with her glistening lips, then contentedly closed her eyes.

In her dreams, a sweet smile only belonging to her lingered at the corners of Alice’s lips.

Meanwhile, Roy changed into loose, comfy pajamas and lay down in bed.

He never expected so much would happen on the first day of vacation.

The cultist attack caused quite a stir, but it conveniently provided a live target for his “Charm” practice, and he even gained an extraordinary item from it.

【Titan’s Hand】:

【Description】: An extraordinary item crafted from the remains of a titan from the first epoch by the Necromancer School, infused with necromantic energy and the destruction power of the titan.

【Effect】: Temporarily summon the corresponding remains of a titan for attack, based on the user’s extraordinary power. It can cover the necromantic energy imbued within according to the user’s extraordinary power.

In the first epoch, titans were a formidable race able to rival dragons. Even partial remains had incredible destructive power.

If he hadn’t used “Charm” at the time, Roy doubted he could have matched Alice’s performance in a direct confrontation with this thing.

Normally, spoils from defeating cultists would be turned over to official organizations, but since it was dark and nobody was watching, Roy casually picked it up.

Having helped clean up the mess, it wouldn’t be too much to take a little reward, right?

The only thing troubling Roy was that the wand’s necromantic energy could easily be misunderstood as being associated with cultists.

But after confirming how to use it, that worry disappeared.

This item would be great, whether for his own use or for selling.

The more ranged attack methods, the better; after all, Roy’s current skills were all close-range, and even “Charm” was just an illusion without real attack capability. “Titan’s Hand” provided a good supplement.

And if the Mage Academy hears about a Certificate of Kingship in the future, it certainly wouldn’t be something to acquire with money. Those mages treated money like dirt but were keen on collecting extraordinary items. Keeping “Titan’s Hand” could allow for barter in the future.

But what thrilled Roy the most was Alice’s breakthrough.

He remembered that in the original story, Alice only broke through Sequence 7 by the end.

Now, her progress was almost twice as fast as before.

Without the Holy Light Church’s interference, my Alice can become a saintess on her own!

The only awkward part for Roy was that now Alice, Charlotte, and Nia were all at Sequence 7, while he was stuck at Sequence 8.

It made him feel out of place among these heavenly girls.

It looks like I need to step up my game.

Leaving aside the False King, moving “Iron Blood” to Sequence 7 was still possible.

From tomorrow on, I’ll work hard to catch up with them!

With this thought, Roy closed his eyes.

Ten minutes later, the boy in the darkness opened his eyes wide, like shiny copper bells.

He simply couldn’t sleep!

His mind was filled with that golden figure and the warmth it brought.

Having gotten used to Alice’s company all day, being alone now, without the scent of irises, left Roy feeling empty inside.

Though he claimed to want Alice to voice her wishes, he secretly wished for more time to enjoy her sweet demeanor.

Recalling how Alice had requested a kiss, Roy felt warmth spread across his chest.

Thank goodness Charlotte and Nia were there; otherwise, he might have lost control and ended up kissing Alice all over, taking advantage of her.

He originally just wanted to train the girl to be the Destined Saintess to ride her coattails.

But in the end, he found himself unable to live without her.

Lost in thought, Roy finally felt a hint of drowsiness.

But just then, a light knock echoed in the silent darkness.

Followed by a firm, commanding voice.

“Open up, it’s me.”