"Wizard Xu Xi, please step behind me. Let me protect you."
"Ah, Wizard Xu Xi, thank you for the umbrella."
"The sky is dark, but I'm not afraid because you're here."
A world swallowed by torrential rain.
A summer forest scorched by sweltering heat.
The clamorous heart of a bustling town.
Morning greetings and nightly farewells, day after day.
Silently,
time slipped away amidst these utterly ordinary moments.
When Servia looked back, she realized she and Xu Xi had already been traveling across the continent for three months.
What had they done in these three months?
The young girl pondered.
After some thought, she recalled sheltering from storms, foraging for mushrooms in the woods, and often falling asleep in the wizard's embrace.
It was simple.
And she loved it.
Servia adored this life—wandering the edges of the world with Xu Xi, savoring the customs of distant lands, and cherishing the warmth of human connections.
The only flaw?
The hero felt clumsy.
Unlike others, she couldn’t articulate her feelings properly—too stiff, too bashful.
Ah…
This wouldn’t do…
She had to find a way!
Servia patted her cheeks, took a deep breath, and her emerald-green eyes gleamed with resolve under the daylight.
She made up her mind.
She would make Wizard Xu Xi understand her feelings!
"Is something wrong, Servia?"
Xu Xi noticed her distraction.
"Nothing, nothing, Wizard Xu Xi."
The girl shook her head hurriedly.
She had already sought advice from her parents. As the heir of Clawphire, she had to confess her feelings at the right time, in the right place.
It couldn’t be rushed.
So, she couldn’t let the wizard catch even a hint of her thoughts.
"I was just thinking about what to have for dinner tonight," Servia blurted, clumsily steering the conversation away. She was convinced she’d hidden her intentions perfectly.
Her expression amused Xu Xi.
"I’ll cook tonight."
Gently stroking the girl’s platinum-blonde hair,
Xu Xi smiled, choosing not to expose the obvious lie.
……
Days passed, peaceful as ever.
With the Demon King gone, the world basked in tranquility, and even the blue skies and white clouds seemed more vibrant.
Lush greenery.
Dappled sunlight.
Carried by a gentle breeze, Xu Xi and Servia arrived at a secluded valley.
Flowers blanketed the hills, swaying like waves—a dazzling, dreamlike tapestry of colors.
"This scenery is rare."
Xu Xi paused at the edge of the floral sea, gazing into the distance.
He saw a surreal blend of summer and winter—the vibrant blossoms rippling lazily in the breeze, while a towering glacier loomed in the distance, unleashing blizzards.
Melting snow cascaded down the mountainside, converging before the flower field into a radiant, ice-blue pool.
"Servia, let’s rest here."
"Yes, Wizard Xu Xi."
After dispersing a nearby swarm of slimes,
Xu Xi led Servia to the water’s edge for a brief respite.
"BOOM!!!"
To gather ingredients,
the hero swung her sword lightly at the pool.
Instantly, water erupted skyward, flinging fish onto the grass—along with drenching Servia entirely.
"Wizard Xu Xi, I’m sorry…"
The girl stood sheepishly on the shore, soaked and dripping, water trickling from her hair.
She felt like she’d caused trouble.
But Xu Xi didn’t scold her.
"Servia, everyone makes mistakes. It’s nothing to worry about."
"Here, dry your hair first."
Backlit by the sun, Xu Xi knelt before Servia, using a towel to pat her hair dry with featherlight touches.
The motion was soothing,
almost like a scalp massage,
making the girl’s eyes drift shut.
"Wizard Xu Xi is always so gentle…"
The thought surfaced unbidden in Servia’s mind.
This kindness was special.
It had stayed with her even when her body was just bones.
She loved it.
She craved it.
She never wanted to let go.
"Ah, Wizard Xu Xi."
Mid-reverie, Servia remembered something important and lifted her head, meeting Xu Xi’s gaze.
"Water got inside my armor."
"Should I take it off, Wizard Xu Xi?"
Her tone was pure, devoid of any ulterior meaning.
Yet upon hearing this, Xu Xi suddenly felt his clothes clinging uncomfortably—with sweat.
"Servia."
"Yes, Wizard Xu Xi?"
"Let’s eat first."
"Eh?"
……
The fourth month of their journey.
Xu Xi and Servia pressed onward, only to encounter a sudden, violent thunderstorm.
One moment, the sky was clear blue.
The next, it plunged into darkness.
Amidst the roaring thunder,
Servia stood frozen, staring at the lightning-streaked heavens.
Her face no longer held the fear it once did.
But then, as if struck by inspiration, she adopted a terribly unconvincing act—sidling up to Xu Xi and burying her face against his chest.
Curled up, trembling.
"Wizard Xu Xi… p-please forgive me…"
"I’m just… so scared…"
Under the storm-choked sky, the hero’s eyes gleamed with unnatural brightness in the gloom.
Her fingers clutched Xu Xi’s sleeve as she played the part of a helpless, pitiful creature.
Xu Xi chuckled.
"Servia, I’m just a mortal now. I can’t cast sound-blocking spells for you."
With that,
he cupped his hands over the "quivering" hero’s ears,
shielding her from the thunder’s roar.
But as the warmth of his palms seeped in, Servia’s cheeks burned.
She fell silent.
Her usually calm, gemlike eyes swirled with disarray,
their focus blurring like whirlpools.
……
The fifth month of their journey.
Xu Xi and the hero arrived at an ancient mountain range, home to elder dragons.
The land was dotted with small kingdoms,
overflowing with treasures—
and plagued by dragons who raided gold and abducted princesses.
Just as Xu Xi entered the region, a dragon assault began.
Good news: The sight was spectacular. A sky blotted out by winged behemoths put the grandest movie effects to shame.
Bad news: Xu Xi became a dragon’s target.
Servia unsheathed her sword,
rescuing her beloved wizard from the clutches of the beast.
"Ah, I almost forgot—heroes slaying dragons is a classic tale," Xu Xi remarked after landing safely. He praised Servia while eyeing the now-trembling dragon with amusement.
So… did that make him the "prince" who got kidnapped?
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
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e school belle recognized by the whole school, a genius girl from the kendo club. She also has a hidden identity, the youngest legendary demon hunter. Chen Shuo just transmigrated and found himself turned into a weak, helpless little vampire. He was caught by Su Xiyen and taken home at the very beginning. Since then, Chen Shuo's life creed only had two items. "First, classmate Su Xiyen is always right." "Second, if classmate Su Xiyen is wrong, please refer back to item one." Many years later, Chen Shuo, who had turned back into a human, led a pair of twins to appear in front of all the vampires to share the secret of how he turned back into a human. "It's simple, I tricked a female demon hunter into becoming my wife!"
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