Why must the devil be Defeated?

Chapter 218: 217 ‘We’ve only met a few times. Chapter 218: 217 ‘We’ve only met a few times. Lymco was at a loss for words.

But it was Shane who found Lymco’s expressions increasingly intriguing.

“What’s the matter? Didn’t you want to come along?”

Shane spoke as if testing something.

This left Lymco even more clueless about what to say, and a sense of caution rose in his heart.

(Is this a trap?)
Lymco pondered such matters.

It couldn’t be helped, Shane must have been well aware that many people openly resented him, but if they could meet the Princess through him and make contact with her, they would certainly not refuse.

Initially, when Vivian brought Shane to meet Luoqi, didn’t those noble young masters swarm around like flies, hoping Vivian would introduce them so they could meet the Princess?

Now, the distance between Shane and Luoqi was much closer than it was with Vivian; he could see the Princess almost every day, staying in her room for at least an hour at a time. With such a relationship, if Shane was willing, it would be very easy for him to bring someone along.

In such a situation, Shane must have felt that if a major son from a noble family came to make connections with him and claimed to accompany him while meeting the Princess, there must be ulterior motives.

That is to say, in this case, Shane would think that others were using him to meet the Princess and get an introduction through him.

Such a Shane would inevitably become wary of others.

Lymco thought that Shane had been lukewarm towards him these past few days for this very reason.

And indeed, Lymco did have plans to use Shane as a bridge to forge a connection with the Princess.

But Lymco knew very well that he couldn’t rush it, or it would definitely backfire.

So, his earlier proposal was genuinely made in jest.

Unexpectedly, Shane actually agreed.

Could it be that he wasn’t afraid of being used?

Could it be that he wasn’t afraid that someone would thus intersect with the Princess, threatening his own relationship with her?

If it were Lymco, he would definitely reject all opposite-sex attempts to contact Luoqi, to prevent anyone from becoming close to the Princess and leaving him out in the cold.

Lymco believed that anyone else would surely do the same.

Including Shane.

Considering this…

(He intends to use this to mar my image in the Princess’s heart, doesn’t he?)
If the Princess knew that Lymco was a man who would not hesitate to climb up the social ladder and come into contact with her, that certainly wouldn’t leave a good impression of him.

Because, by doing so, the ill intentions would be all too clear.

Hence, Lymco paused for a while, then shook his head with a smile.

“No, never mind, I was just kidding, don’t take it seriously, I wouldn’t want to disturb you and her Highness because of me.”

As a person who had painstakingly spent two years in the Guard Knight Order without overtly trying to approach Luoqi, Lymco had plenty of patience.

Even though he was particularly aggravated every time he thought of Shane and Luoqi chatting and laughing somewhere out of his sight, and he was very tempted by Shane’s proposal, eager to meet and speak with the Princess, it would be troublesome if he messed everything up because of it.

Lymco coolly reminded himself not to be impulsive and to be patient.

As long as he could truly develop a good relationship with Shane, wasn’t meeting with the Princess through him just a matter of time?

What was most important now wasn’t to focus on the short-term gains that could potentially lead to greater losses, but to look towards future development.

Lymco hadn’t forgotten that besides using Shane to get close to the Princess, he had another mission, which was to figure out Shane’s true capabilities, even to dig out the secrets of his Unique Skill.

That was the top priority.

Compared to that, the slight temptations in front of him had to be ignored.

Lymco told himself this in his heart.

But then…

“It’s too late to say no now, you know?”

Shane, as if sensing something, shrugged his shoulders and spoke out.

“The main character has already arrived.”

Upon hearing this, Lymco Stirn was at first taken aback and then his expression finally changed.

Because there was a presence that even he could sense, a magical power that was both invigorating and incredibly familiar.

Lymco’s breathing involuntarily became rapid.

He forcefully suppressed the excitement welling up inside him, clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and then slowly turned around to look behind him.

The next second, Lymco saw the figure that had appeared in his dreams countless times to date.

As if the snowy white hair fluttered in the wind.

The crisp atmosphere spread from the center of the scene.

Her figure was stately and noble, like a stunning vista.

Her wine-red eyes shone like stars, adorning that flawless pretty face.

The unparalleled Princess approached, stepping slowly in this direction.

“Princess…”

Lymco couldn’t help but utter a somewhat hoarse voice.

Suddenly, Luoqi arrived, appearing before Shane and Lymco.

“Are you here?”

The incredibly sweet voice emanated from her lips.

“I thought you hadn’t arrived yet.”

Luoqi spoke these words.

Her gaze almost instantly shifted onto Shane, seemingly oblivious to Lymco’s presence.

“…”

Lymco’s excited mood was quenched as if doused with a bucket of cold water, making his hands tighten, almost balling into fists.

In contrast, Shane glanced at Luoqi and spoke nonchalantly.

“I’ve just arrived, but what about you, why did you come out?”

Shane hadn’t expected Luoqi to appear so abruptly.

Of course, there was a reason for that.

“I had to take care of some things.”

Luoqi didn’t elaborate further, speaking only this sentence before finally turning to look at Lymco.

Upon seeing this, Lymco instinctively performed a salute.

“Guard Knight Lymco Stirn, at your service, Princess.”

It had been two years, and finally, Lymco stood face to face with Luoqi, reporting his name to her at last.

Indeed, this was the first time Lymco had met Luoqi up close like this.

However, Luoqi was not so oblivious as to not recognize Lymco.

“I know you, you are the son of Duke Barry, the prodigy from the Duke’s family who joined the Guard Knight Order two years ago, aren’t you?” Luoqi recalled all about Lymco, nodding as she spoke, “I’ve heard about you from those around me, your performance has been very good, you’re even considered a talent who may one day be on par with Teacher Aridia, truly worthy of the Duke’s lineage.”

“Your praise honors me, Princess.” Lymco bowed his head, appearing almost too intimidated to look directly at Luoqi as he spoke solemnly, “Compared to the Princess, my level is but an insignificant pebble beside a star.”

“That’s too modest of you,” Luoqi shook her head, but did not continue the topic, glancing at Shane and then at Lymco, she asked, “Are you two friends?”

Lymco did not answer that question.

He simply looked toward Shane, curious to hear his response.

Shane did not disappoint him.

“We’ve met a few times.”

He replied with a slight smile, honestly.

“Is that so?”

Luoqi nodded, then her gaze shifted away from Lymco, no longer focusing in his direction.

Lymco noticed this detail.

It made his heart sink thoroughly.