Chapter 441
Chapter 148: I Don’t Want to Just Be Your Senior
The biggest port of Coral Island was always packed with a continuous flow of tourists.
But today, due to the arrival of a group of esteemed guests, the tourists and common folks were sent away. The lord of Coral Island, Derek, who was over fifty, even led a ceremonial escort to personally welcome them.
“Honorable Princess, Miss Nightingale, welcome to the most beautiful island in the South Sea!”
As the lord of the small island, although he was well-known, his title was merely that of a viscount, so he naturally did not dare to be slack with foreign royalty.
Moreover…
Derek glanced at the ships behind the crowd, a hint of cold sweat appearing on his friendly face.
On the massive deck lay a variety of fearsome sea monsters, led by an octopus with ghostly hands.
These were vicious beasts that even the navy of the South Sea would avoid, yet at this moment, they were all dismembered into pieces.
In a corner, a pale man with unkempt hair was dancing around, laughing and crying, “Hahaha! I’m still alive, I’m still alive! I’m the great pirate Jerod, I’m begging you to capture me!”
Because Charlotte and the others sought shortcuts, they stormed into the monster’s forbidden zone, and Jerod had been hanging by a thread countless times, completely losing his composure.
The old viscount dared not ask further, only expressing reverence and admiration: “They say the Lionheart Kingdom is full of martial virtue, and seeing it now is indeed not false!”
“Just a trivial gift of a meeting,” Charlotte straightened her back and replied nonchalantly, causing the elven girl behind her to almost roll her eyes.
“But let’s skip the pleasantries; we actually have something to ask.”
“Oh? Please, your Highness.”
With a face full of killing intent, Charlotte said, “We’re looking for someone named Leanna, a bad…”
At that moment, her soft flesh at the waist was pinched, rendering the princess speechless.
Nia, ignoring Charlotte’s murderous glare, smiled brightly and said, “We’re here for a classmate!”
“Classmate?”
“Exactly! We’re classmates from the Academy of Magic, Leanna Cassandra. She booked a private resort here ahead of time and invited us to come play, but we only just found time recently.”
Nia had long learned that the Cassandra family was quite friendly with the lord of Coral Island. Rather than pressuring him and risking hostility that could result in Leanna being tipped off, it was better to act friendly first and gather intel.
Coral Island isn’t too big or too small. Without help from the local lord, it would be difficult to find Leanna’s hiding place quickly.
Derek suddenly understood: “You’re talking about Miss Leanna, right?”
“Yes, yes, that’s her.” Nia nodded repeatedly, a flicker of coldness in her eyes.
“I’ll take you to find her right away.”
“Wait.” Charlotte turned to glance at her group, feeling a bit troubled: “We need to rest a little.”
After a long journey, dusty and tired, girls always need some time to tidy up before meeting their crush.
Moreover, she believed that bad woman would never give up easily. A confrontation was inevitable, so it was necessary to let everyone get ready before formally making a move.
Meanwhile, in the corner, the little maid held “Cinderella” tightly, slowly looking up with a cold, ethereal gaze toward the depths of the island, whispering softly, “Master, Alice will come to save you soon…”
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With Leanna’s company, Roy had a delightful day.
Playing by the sea, barbecuing on the beach, sunbathing, building sandcastles, and exploring the strange scenery of tropical rainforests led by a local tour guide…
Roy truly satisfied his craving for a seaside vacation.
Just when he thought the wonderful day would end with a simple dinner, Leanna surprised him once more.
After returning to the villa, Leanna had the originally simple dining room decorated elegantly and even hired a local chef to prepare five-star cuisine.
The dining area was open-plan, allowing a perfect view of the sea during sunset.
Amidst the blend of sea and sky, the golden glow of the setting sun painted everything softly.
Beneath this warm golden hue, the girl before him was dazzlingly dressed.
Leanna had changed into a deep V brown gown. Her long hair was elegantly curled, and her light eye makeup made her thick eyelashes stand out, adding a hint of exotic allure, while her chest subtly revealed a fullness that seemed to beckon.
The seaside sunset was picturesque, but the girl before him outshone the scene, her every smile and frown radiating an enchanting charm.
“Is it necessary to make this so formal?” Roy murmured, a bit frustrated that if he had known she would be this serious, he wouldn’t have just worn a simple vacation flower shirt.
“It’s certainly necessary to have dinner with my junior.” Leanna raised her wine glass, swaying the crimson liquid, and answered earnestly.
The girl was far from as calm as she appeared.
Tonight was the decisive moment, and excitement mingled with nervousness echoed in Leanna’s chest, making her heart race to the point of almost aching.
However, not a single bit of this would affect her performance.
Tonight, she must be perfect.
“Do you want a drink? This is literally a priceless local specialty.”
“Sure.”
Roy replied, not expecting Leanna to get up herself to pour the wine for him.
The thin fabric of her gown had nearly reached its limit, urging Roy to look away.
“By the way, where’s the staff?”
“It’s fine with me here; there’s no need for them to interrupt us.”
“What about Kreya and the others?”
“Let them play by themselves.”
Leanna lifted the wine bottle and glanced at him, “Tonight, it’s just us.”
Those mesmerizing purple eyes made Roy’s heart skip a beat.
Throughout the entire day, Leanna had been intentionally and unintentionally making intimate contact.
In this gentle flow of interaction, Roy inevitably felt a stir in his heart.
Roy raised his wine glass, unconsciously softening his voice: “I had a great time on this trip; thanks for keeping me company.”
“I’m glad you enjoyed it, junior.”
The two smiled at each other, clinking their glasses gently under the afterglow of the setting sun.
The smooth and sweet wine flowed into his heart, even for Roy, who wasn’t fond of alcohol, his brows relaxed as he indulged.
It was at this moment that Leanna launched her final offensive.
“In the future, can I still be with you, junior?”
“Traveling like this? I can’t ask for more.”
“I’m not just talking about traveling.”
“Huh?” Roy blinked, a bewildering feeling stirring in his heart.
She wouldn’t be messing with him again, would she…
But this time, the tease was harder to withstand than ever.
“Not just for fun, but also for studying, working, and fighting. I want to accompany you in everything.”
“S-Senior?”
“No.” Leanna shook her head, her eyes hazy with intoxication: “I don’t want to just be your senior.”
She gazed deeply into the boy’s eyes, pouring out the obsession and affection she had buried in her heart all along.
“I want to take things further; I want to always be by your side. I want you.”
