madnovel Chapter 396 A Date A Live
Chapter 396 A Date A Live
Chapter 396 A Date A Live (Missing)
Twelve dates scheduled on the same day!
Roy's mind was buzzing; he couldn't even imagine what kind of mentality he had when he agreed to it. Was this a feat that humans could accomplish?
His idea was to stew goose in an iron pot, and have everyone gather together so that everyone could have a share!
But their own goddess and girls obviously wouldn't accept it.
His live-streamed kiss with Artemis was incredibly powerful, causing goddesses and girls to become extremely jealous, each one like a wolf in sheep's clothing.
"call!"
Roy felt a chill run down his spine. Twenty-four hours a day, he was surrounded by twelve girls, and even if he didn't sleep or rest, he could only spend a maximum of two hours with each girl.
Even if he manages to transfer to a higher position, it's still going to be tough!
Thinking of the girls' expectant eyes, Roy couldn't possibly let them down by doing something half-hearted.
Since things have already exceeded the physical limits, we can only rely on human initiative.
"—Lily, this is what happened. Please help me deal with Tiona, Anya, and Haruhime." Roy found Lily and explained the situation to her.
"I just agreed to a date with Lily, and then I asked Lily to deal with other girls. Lord Roy, you really are something else—" Lily pouted in dissatisfaction.
Roy bent down, gently but firmly supporting Lily's slender waist with both hands, lifting her petite body and placing her on his lap. His tone was earnest, "Lily, I can only entrust this to you. Only you can help me; you are one of a kind!"
"!"
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Lily's slender body trembled slightly, and all the words of blame and dissatisfaction were stuck in her throat.
Roy's high praise gave her a strong sense of recognition, and a warm current of happiness rushed into her heart. A deep blush instantly appeared on Lily's small cheeks, spreading to her delicate ears.
This is a little secret between the two of them!
Overwhelmed by this heavy trust and intimacy, she looked away and mumbled in a barely audible voice, tinged with annoyance yet unable to hide her shyness, "I just can't do anything with you!"
Roy's face lit up with joy; it was all sorted out.
Lily then changed the subject, "Lily also has conditions!"
"Speak!"
"Artemis-sama is one thing, but Roy-sama must not provoke other girls anymore!"
Lily stared at Roy with her amber eyes. As more and more girls gathered around Roy, her sense of urgency grew stronger.
Roy was speechless. What did he mean by "picking up with other girls"? It was as if he had made the first move. He said seriously, "Okay, I agree!"
Lily gave a soft snort. "Leave Lady Tiona, Lady Anya, and Lady Haruhime to me. Lord Roy, go keep Lady Goddess and Lady Ryu company—Lily absolutely, positively won't say a word!"
Roy cupped Lily's small hand in his palm. "I haven't forgotten our date!"
"hey-hey!"
Lily finally smiled with satisfaction and began to chant, "Your mark belongs to me, and my mark still belongs to me, Ash Woman!"
As the words fell.
Accompanied by the sound of an invisible bell, Lily's body radiated a gentle glow, and after it dissipated, her appearance and figure became exactly the same as Roy's.
"Perfect!"
Roy nodded emphatically. He had managed to handle Tiona, Anya, Haruhime, and Lily in one go. His plan was brilliant. The first two were not smart enough, the latter was weak-willed, and Lily was definitely capable of handling him.
It instantly relieved a third of the pressure.
But there are still eight dates with Ryu, Astrea, Tione, Daphne, Cassandra, Lefia, Alexie, and Eina.
The faint morning light had not yet completely dispelled the veil of night, and only a hazy gray-blue tinge shone on the horizon. A quiet atmosphere permeated the bedroom.
"Ryu, we should get going." Roy's arm slipped into the soft blankets, pulling the elven girl's fragrant and warm body into his embrace.
"Isn't it too early?"
Liu squinted, her voice muffled from under the covers, her usually cool and aloof face still showing signs of weariness.
It's easy to imagine how intense yesterday's battle was; even LV.7 adventurers were exhausted.
"Ryu, you wouldn't want us to run into the goddess and Tione when we go out, would you?" Roy's lips curled into a mischievous smile, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe.
Upon hearing this, Liu suddenly opened her eyes.
"Let them look, it won't hurt them."
Although she spoke casually, Ryu's body language betrayed her. Her sleepiness vanished, and she quickly crawled out of the warm bed and Roy's embrace, silently beginning to change into her travel clothes.
Seeing her insincere and obedient appearance, a smile flashed across Roy's eyes as he easily manipulated this shy elf girl.
With their spatial rings, the two didn't need to bring anything with them. They slipped out of the hotel before everyone else woke up and went to a restaurant that had just opened for business to have breakfast.
"Ryu, I'm going to the restroom!" Roy quickly ate a couple of bites, feigning pain in his eyes.
Liu, unsuspecting, savored the food in small bites.
Transfer to a higher position!
Roy went to the bathroom and immediately used magic to teleport to the hotel. Time was of the essence, and the mission was urgent!
To deal with Astraea, this dignified and reserved goddess, Roy knew he had to do the opposite.
Roy asked, "Goddess, should we say goodbye to Ryu and Tione before we leave?"
"No, no need!"
Astraea blurted it out, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. Two bright blushes instantly rose on her pure and beautiful face, spreading to her delicate earlobes, and a trace of panic and shyness flashed in her eyes.
She knew perfectly well that the so-called "shopping for supplies" was just an excuse for a date. As the chief deity of her clan, she couldn't even imagine the humiliating scene if her own girls caught them in the act!
"Hey! Let's go, and come back quickly!"
Astraea feigned composure, pulling Roy along as they walked away from the dangerous area.
Roy took Astraea to another restaurant and, using the same tactic, pretended to go to the restroom and then used his superior position to lure the girls out.
Everyone was settled in different restaurants.
Roy quickly returned to Ryu.
Liu had already finished her food. Her slender fingers tapped the table listlessly, and her tone was tinged with complaint, "So slow."
"This is what an upset stomach looks like." Roy looked up, giving a slightly innocent smile.
"Are you alright?"
Liu didn't say anything more. Instead, she was a little worried about Roy's health and frowned slightly, which made Roy feel a little guilty.
The two remained silent at the table for a moment.
As if remembering something, a hint of haste flashed in Liu's sky-blue eyes. "Where are we going later?"
Roy was surprised. "Didn't you make any plans?"
"no."
Ryu's body stiffened slightly. Seeing Roy and Artemis kissing, a bittersweet feeling welled up inside her. She impulsively asked Roy out without thinking about the consequences. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she subconsciously looked away, her lips pouting slightly, revealing a girlish cuteness and naivety.
Roy took in Liu's rare moment of embarrassment and was secretly delighted. No arrangements? That's great, everything can proceed according to his plan.
"Shall we go to Heroes' Bridge?"
"Um!"
Ryu had no objections; as long as she was with Roy, she could feel a deep sense of happiness.
The two arrived at Heroes' Bridge.
This is one of Orario's most famous buildings, built by the Gubnew Clan.
The bridge, measuring 60 meters in length and 10 meters in width, is named "Hero Bridge" because more than 30 tall "hero statues" stand on both sides.
These are ancient heroes who, before the gods descended to the mortal realm, continued their battle to block the underground city.
They are: "Descendant of the Wolf Emperor" Sharon, "Empress of the Amazons" Ivelda, "Immortal Lord" Jazanev, "Master Spear" Sittu, "Fairy Dynasty" Sofia, and "Immaculate Elf King Saintess" Celtia —
And the great hero Albert!
Unlike other heroes, Albert's statue stands in the very center of the bridge, depicting a young man holding a longsword, wearing light armor and a long scarf.
His uniqueness is immediately apparent.
Hailed as the strongest hero in history, his most illustrious achievement was defeating the Black Dragon!
The price he paid was his own life.
On this Heroes' Bridge, the statues on the left and right sides form a symmetrical arrangement, but directly opposite Albert, there is no other statue, leaving an empty space.
It's as if to say that no one is worthy to look this great hero in the eye, including the once-famous adventurers of Zeus and Hera's Familia.
"This world yearns for heroes!"
This is a phrase often uttered by the gods. Only when the "final hero" defeats the black dragon and stands on this specially reserved open space will the Hero's Bridge be truly completed.
Having already traveled north and witnessed Dragon Valley (Fairy Storm), Roy and Ryu returned to the Hero Bridge, their faces filled with emotion.
Despite his feelings, Roy's immediate priority was to get away as soon as possible; the other girls were still waiting.
"Ryu, would you like a drink? I'll go buy it," Roy asked without batting an eye.
"drinks?"
Liu tilted her head slightly in confusion, her delicate face full of bewilderment. Their spatial rings contained a dazzling array of food, so why did they need to go out of their way to buy more? She blinked her clear sky-blue eyes, her gaze filled with pure doubt.
Roy smiled, "Since we're out for a stroll, we should definitely try some different drinks."
"Hmm!" Ryu understood, and the corners of her delicate lips curved upwards. This was the meaning of dating. Now they were not adventurers, and they didn't need to pursue efficiency at all costs.
Ryū stayed on the Heroes' Bridge to admire the hero statues, with a particular focus on "Elven Queen" Celtia.
Roy took the opportunity to slip away, using his superior teleportation ability to reach Astrea, and then took the goddess to visit the town of Mellen.
Relatively speaking, this side is a bit easier.
The responsible goddess is indeed out shopping. They were originally shopping at the Tower of Babel, but the Scorpio Andaris incident forced them to stop, so they are now resuming their shopping trip.
While Astraea was haggling with the merchant, Roy moved to Tione's side.
"Tione, let's go watch the Ganesha Familia's beast fighting event," Roy said.
"Over at the arena? But they're all so weak!"
Tione recalled that she and the guild leader were level 7 adventurers, while those weak level 2 and 3 adventurers...
What's so interesting about animal trainer performances?
Roy said earnestly, "I want to go see it with you!"
Tiony's breath hitched, her heart pounding. "Since the captain says so, then there's nothing we can do!"
The important thing is not the content, but who you go with.
The two arrived at the Ganesha Familia's arena to watch a gladiatorial contest. They successfully calmed Tione down, and Roy rushed to the next battlefield.
"The Hephaestus Familia's shop is so expensive." Daphne looked at the long numbers on the equipment shelves, starting at millions of faeries. "Captain, the equipment you craft is so much better than this junk."
"hehe!"
Roy laughed and said, "You can't say that. As a blacksmith, of course I have to make up for my shortcomings. Daphne, take a look first. If you like anything, consider it a gift from me."
"Thank you, Commander!"
Roy quickly arrived at the celebration venue in the west of the city.
On a street-side table, a mountain of colorful fruit, piled high in a crystal-clear glass, and rich chocolate ice cream exude a sweet and tempting aroma, placed in front of the blue-haired girl.
"It looks delicious!"
Cassandra stared intently at the dessert in front of her, her pink lips slightly parted, a glistening trickle of saliva almost uncontrollably sliding down her cheeks.
Filled with unbelievable surprise and a touch of timid anticipation, she looked up at Roy, her voice trembling with excitement, "Captain, is it really okay for me to enjoy such a huge dessert all by myself?"
Roy looked at her adorable expression, as if overwhelmed by immense happiness, and said, "This was made for you!"
After controlling Cassandra with sweets for an hour, Roy moved again, this time to the school district's mega-ship.
Lefia lowered her head slightly, her long, thick golden hair cascading down like a waterfall, her delicate face flushed with a faint blush. "Captain, I'm so sorry to have asked you to come with me today."
"Don't worry about it. Taking care of the team members is also the team leader's responsibility." Roy smiled slightly.
When Rafia encounters her former teammates Badain, Yarisa, and Nathan, she chats with them with obvious delight.
In the Scorpio Andaris incident, the Hestia Familia and this squad made quite a splash, subduing one of the most important executives of the Dark Faction, LV.5 Valetta, and the two sides had a lot to talk about.
Roy made an excuse and was about to slip away.
"Mr. Roy!"
Bell appeared beside Roy at some point, his eyes bright and filled with admiration. "Mr. Roy, I have something I'd like to ask you."
"Bell, if things aren't urgent, let's talk about it tomorrow. I'm dealing with a major crisis right now!" Roy's expression was extremely grave.
"I see----"
Bell nodded blankly, his admiration growing. As expected of Mr. Roy, he must be busy solving a conspiracy that threatens the city. Truly remarkable. He must also work hard to catch up with him.
Having settled things with Rafia and Belle, Roy returned to the resort hotel, where Eina was.
The half-elf girl was eventually recruited by Roy. She resigned from the guild and officially took over as the general manager of the resort. Suddenly taking charge of a company worth over 10 billion fali, she was extremely flustered.
Today is the first day of recruitment.
The so-called "dating" was a way of hoping that Roy could be there to vet the staff when hiring.
"Lord Roy? Weren't you going out on a date with Lady Astrea?!" Roy looked strange; she had just bumped into the two of them as they were leaving.
"Um!!"
Before Roy could finish speaking, she suddenly felt a terrifying killing intent emanating from Roy, and her fur stood on end, her cat ears and tail bristling.
The sound stopped abruptly.
"What was Miss Chloe trying to say just now?" Eina asked curiously as she reviewed the applicants' information.
Roy laughed and said, "She's probably constipated. I told her to go and rest. Don't worry about it."
"Hmm!" Eina continued working.
Krooi hid in the room, clutching Lunova's arm, her voice trembling, "Lunova, can Meow Meow still have breakfast with you tomorrow?"
"What are you doing?" Lunova asked, bewildered.
Inverted transfer!
Roy arrived at the last of the group, Alexandra.
"Wow, this place is so comfortable!" Alexie couldn't help but raise her arms and let out a soft exclamation. A gentle breeze, carrying a warm breath, brushed against her hair and cheeks, making her feel completely relaxed.
Aside from the top of the Tower of Babel, this is perhaps the best place in Orario to see the view.
Everywhere the eye can see.
The vast landscape of Orario unfolds before your eyes like a giant, flowing scroll painting.
The densely packed buildings, winding streets, and numerous small markets—the best viewpoint to take in most of the city's scenery!
Roy: "Yeah, the scenery is really nice!"
"Haha, of course, I only told Leon about this place!" Alicia laughed.
"So I'm the second one?"
Roy looked at the sunny and cheerful red-haired girl. Of all the people he had dated today, Alexie was actually the one he couldn't understand the most.
His interactions with Alexie were neither numerous nor insignificant, but they were mostly limited to group activities with others, and his feelings for her were nowhere near as deep as those with the other girls.
But Alexandra had a completely different feeling.
"Rion, I'm sorry!"
Alexie silently apologized to her best friend, admitting that she had fallen for her friend's boyfriend.
It all started sometime earlier than anyone expected, in the underworld.
While Roy led his team in their battle in the Underworld, the rest of the Astrea Familia were asleep, except for Alyssa, who was awake and watched Roy's battle through the Divine Mirror, as he confronted the two former Familias.
After overcoming countless difficulties and finally successfully rescuing them, the boy left a very deep impression on her from that moment on.
Therefore, compared to Kaguya and the others, she has a much higher sense of identification with Roy and the new members of the Familia.
After being resurrected and learning about Roy and Ryu's experiences, she developed a strong interest and curiosity in this young man, resolving the elevator obstacle, internal conflicts within the Familia, and the joint battle in Dragon Valley —
Through gradual contact, without realizing it, that curiosity and feeling had already transformed into love.
But he is the boyfriend of my best friend, Leon.
She originally intended to keep this feeling hidden in her heart, but after seeing Roy and Artemis kissing, she could no longer suppress the feelings in her heart.
Alexandra took a deep breath, and her usually radiant face broke into a bright, cheerful smile. She didn't care about the outcome; what mattered was conveying her feelings to the other person.
Roy could sense the other person's seriousness.
Alexie looked directly into Roy's eyes, her pale green pupils gleaming with a pure and ardent light like the rising sun, and said magnanimously, "Roy, I like you!"
"Not just as a companion, but as an independent man, a lifelong partner!"