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Chapter 510 Roy: Am I going to be punished too?
Chapter 510 Roy: Am I going to be punished too?
The gods of Orario are still discussing how to deal with the island nation's problems, and it won't be resolved anytime soon.
The adventurers stayed behind to rest and recuperate after the battle. As is customary, each of the various clans occupied a separate area, and the Astrea clan was no exception.
The adventurers who can participate in the Black Dragon Extermination are mostly LV.4 or above, and their quality is beyond question. After dealing with the culprit, their resentment is mostly gone, so they won't go so far as to burn, kill, and plunder the entire island nation.
Roy was in a good mood. In the previous incident of slaying gods, the Japanese island nation took the lead. With both old and new grudges, this time they were ruthlessly eliminated and he finally got his revenge.
"Astraea, Ryu, why are you so serious?"
Roy returned to his temporary residence in a leisurely manner. As soon as he pushed open the door and stepped into the quiet room, he saw two people with solemn expressions.
Astraea sat upright in her chair, her deep blue eyes, which seemed to hold the rhythm of a galaxy, lacking their usual warmth and gentle smile; every movement she made exuded a heavy majesty.
Liu stood ramrod straight to the side, her face as cold and aloof as moonlight tense, her thin lips pressed into a stubborn line. When she looked at Roy, her sky-blue eyes were filled with complex emotions that were hard to describe.
The air was thick with the heavy tension of an impending storm, so intense it was suffocating.
"Which fool dared to offend you?"
Roy joked, without pausing, and came between the two. His broad, strong hands opened to the left and right, passing through Astraea and Liu's waists. The former was elegant and dignified, while the latter was slender and supple. The warmth of his palms was transmitted through the thin fabric.
Astraea and Ryuji turned their heads sharply, their meaningful gazes simultaneously falling on Roy.
"It's me?" Roy blinked innocently.
"What do you think, Alphia!"
Astraea said softly.
"Cough! Cough!!" Upon hearing Alphia's name, Roy coughed to cover his guilt, cursing inwardly. He was in trouble; he shouldn't have dealt with the island gods so quickly. Now it was his turn to be punished.
The black dragon is dead, and Haruhime and Kaguya have been found. The troublesome matter is now over.
Now it was his personal issues' turn to be on the table.
Compared to the straightforward Astraea, Ryu is like a little puffed-up balloon, her pretty face showing grievance and resentment.
Whether during the battle with the Black Dragon or afterward, the way Alphia looked at Roy was so tender and affectionate that anyone could sense something was amiss.
After that absurd night before Roy went to Dragon Valley, Astrea and Ryu had accepted each other's relationship with Roy. If it were their own girl who had a relationship with Roy, they could accept it, it would just be another sister. But it was Alphia.
"call!"
Roy took a deep breath, not bothering with excuses like "force majeure," and said with a wry smile, "She saved me; the situation was extremely critical at the time—"
Only Roy and his two companions were in the room.
Astraea and Ryu listened patiently.
Roy calmly and clearly recounted what happened after he and Alphia were swallowed by the black dragon. As the saying goes, love grows over time—during their long time together in the world of Akame ga Kill!, that eccentric witch occupied an extremely important place in his heart.
Hearing that Alphia shielded Roy from the light of death and hid the Heavenly Elixir until the very end, intending to leave it for Roy to use after her own death.
Astraea and Ryu were deeply moved.
Roy replaced the other person's dragon heart, curing their terminal illness—everything they went through demonstrated their unwavering trust.
Finally, Astraea and Ryu also fell silent.
While they waited anxiously in Orario, so many things happened: Roy lost his spatial ring, and he and Alphia fought against the Empire in the Secret Realm, barely escaping with their lives. No wonder the two sides were so entangled.
Roy didn't lie at all, but rather exaggerated appropriately, such as Esdeath freezing time and space, the spatial Imperial Arm appearing and disappearing unpredictably, and the Supreme Imperial Arm destroying the world—leaving Astraea and Ryu completely bewildered.
Astraea sighed. "It seems like you always run into some troublesome women."
That's the "silent" Alphia!
An important member of the Hera Familia, hailed by the gods as the most talented adventurer in history, after accomplishing many great feats, he became a fallen hero and, together with the dark faction, unleashed the infamous "Seven Days of Death" in Orario.
The gods and the most elite adventurers already know that Alphia and Chardor are not genuinely helping the dark faction, but rather sacrificing themselves as a springboard for adventurers of the new era to climb to the top.
But most people don't know this!
The destruction caused by Alphia, and the number of people killed directly or indirectly, is countless. Roy's connection with Alphia, in a sense, poses a considerable risk to both himself and his family.
—"
Roy glanced at Astraea and Ryu without leaving a trace, thinking, "In terms of trouble, you two are about the same. Fighting the Dark Faction back then wasn't easy either."
Astraea and Ryu, who were very close to Roy, keenly noticed his unusual behavior.
Roy quickly distanced himself from Ziguang, after all, he was in the wrong in this matter, a genuine cheating scumbag, and if he didn't want to end up like Makoto, he had to behave himself.
"I understand what's going on between you two."
Astraea felt a mix of resentment and helplessness, yet a hint of relief flickered in her eyes. The two had formed such a deep bond that she couldn't forcibly separate them. Therefore, only one option remained: "What will you do about Alphia?"
"What? What should we do?!"
Roy's answer came to an abrupt halt, and Astraea and Ryu's disappointed gazes were as cold as frost, as if they were looking at a scumbag who had started a relationship and then abandoned it.
Astraea said coldly, "Since Alphia is willing to go to such lengths for you, Ryu and I have no objections. Because of what happened in the past—that child does indeed have a special identity. Are you planning to let her live in anonymity for the rest of her life, as your secret lover?"
If Roy still hasn't figured it out by now, he might as well commit suicide.
"How is that possible!"
Roy declared righteously, "I will definitely change the world's perception of Alphia, allowing her to return to the sunlight with dignity and start a new life!"
Upon hearing this, Astrea and Ryu nodded in satisfaction; this was the Roy they knew.
Roy breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of whether he could do it or not, he first needed to show his determination. Even if he failed in the end, as long as the girl saw his efforts, she wouldn't blame him.
If you appear indecisive and timid, your standing in a girl's eyes will plummet.
Moreover, looking at Astrea and Ryu's expressions, Roy forcibly suppressed the excitement deep in his heart. He had been worried that the two would not accept Alphia, but he did not expect things to go so smoothly.
It seems that the blessing of having multiple wives is just around the corner!
Astraea said, "Roy, go and bring Alphia over. I need to talk to her."
"What do you mean?"
Roy bowed slightly. Astraea, the Empress, had such a strong presence that he unconsciously felt inferior. This showed how much she controlled his position in the family when it came to handling such matters.
"Now that you've made up your mind, how could I possibly stand idly by!" Astraea said irritably.
"I see!"
Roy desperately suppressed the upward curve of his lips; he couldn't laugh, at least not until he left this place.
Transfer to a higher position!
Using the skill "Netherworld Soul Chaser" to lock onto Alphia's location, Roy activated spatial magic, and water-like ripples spread out, engulfing his figure.
The next moment, Roy traveled more than ten kilometers to a secluded and quiet forest. The only sounds were the chirping of insects and birds. The natural scenery was infinitely beautiful, which was Alphia's favorite environment.
His gaze went forward, and Alphia sat alone on a smooth blue stone.
A cool breeze swept across the mountains and fields, lifting Alphia's long, gray-silver hair. A few strands danced lightly, brushing against her delicate yet slightly aloof profile. In the golden afterglow of the setting sun, it painted a breathtakingly beautiful picture of aloofness from the world.
Roy moved forward silently, leaning slightly forward, his broad chest pressed against Alphia's cool back, his arms gently encircling her slender and supple waist.
"Aren't you going to spend time with your daughter?"
As one of only two LV.9 adventurers in the world, Alphia noticed Roy the moment he appeared. In other words, if it weren't for Roy, she might have already fired a cannon shot at him.
"Can't I come and keep you company?" Roy used his other hand to gather Alphia's hair, which was swaying slightly in the wind, and his fingertips inadvertently brushed against her sensitive earlobe.
"No!" Alphia replied curtly.
"You're so stubborn, you witch!"
Roy chuckled, resting his chin on Alphia's delicate shoulder, greedily inhaling her cool, ethereal fragrance—clear as the first snow on a high mountain, deep as a midnight orchid, indescribably wonderful.
"Don't get too involved with witches!" Alphia, sitting like a statue, tilted her small head to one side, looking languid and tired, her little head and slender shoulders resting in Roy's firm and warm embrace.
The wind was still blowing gently.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment, leaving only their silhouettes embracing each other as they blended into the twilight mountains.
Roy looked at Alphia, who was saying one thing but meaning another, and his smile grew wider. "Where's Bell?"
"I went on an adventure with my companions from the Hestia Familia to gain experience in dealing with aquatic monsters." Alphia closed her eyes slightly, enjoying Roy's embrace.
"How diligent, considering you just finished fighting the Black Dragon."
Roy couldn't help but praise him, even he needed time to recuperate. Of course, as the main force in the fight against the Black Dragon, his consumption was different from Bell's.
"After all, that child wants to become a hero, and if he doesn't seize every opportunity to become stronger, he won't be able to catch up with us," Alphia said softly.
People born in this era are both fortunate and tragic.
Their fortune lies in their ability to glimpse the pinnacle—the "monster of talent" Alphia and the "son of miracles" Roy; their tragedy lies in their inability to compete on the same stage as these two, unable to bridge the absolute gap between themselves and the summit.
When Roy and Alphia reached LV.9, they stood like heavy mountains in front of everyone, making all the contemporary geniuses pale in comparison.
Although Bell was a child left behind by two great clans and raised by Zeus himself, his talent was not outstanding, only slightly above average. It was his inner aspiration that gave him the qualifications to become a hero.
If you don't work hard, you'll be left far behind. At least that's what Bell thinks.
Listening to Alphia's description, Roy was speechless. At Bell's current upgrade speed, to go even further was like going to the heavens!
In fact, Bell is the one who has the least to worry about leveling up. His skill "Hero's Aspiration" completely breaks the limitations of aptitude. As long as Roy, Alphia and others have not reached their limits, he will not stop.
Aspire to be a hero! Become a hero! Surpass a hero!
Putting Bell's matter aside, Roy took care of himself first, whispered in her ear, "Alphia, my family's chief goddess, Astrea, wishes to see you."
Roy's warm breath brushed against Alphia's ear, causing her cool, pretty face to flush slightly.
These words made her open her eyes abruptly.
Facing Alphia's piercing gaze, Roy innocently said, "Don't look at me with such a terrifying gaze. You can't lie before the gods."
Alphia's lips curled into a matter-of-fact smile. It seemed her affair with Roy had been discovered. "Goddess Astraea is looking for me—"
"I see. So, to make the witch, who is hated by the world, leave the leader of the Familia of Justice? I will do it." Alphia's smile revealed a hint of sadness, but she had long anticipated this outcome.
Seeing Alfia lost in thought, Roy felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. "You can be pretty silly sometimes!"
Alphia made a lightning-fast move, her two jade-like fingers pinching Roy's soft flesh at the waist like iron pincers, showing no mercy, and rotating him 360 degrees.
"hiss!"
Roy gasped. Having spent so much time with her, he knew Alphia's temperament very well. She was even more "willful" than Ryu and Astrea. When she was unhappy or displeased with something, she acted much faster than she thought. And with her LV.9 ability and dragon physique, only he could withstand her.
"When it comes to being disliked, we're about the same!" Roy said with a forced smile.
Alphia's pupils contracted, and she loosened her grip on Roy's soft waist.
Roy's tense expression relaxed.
Alphia knew exactly what Roy was talking about. "It's laughable that the leader of the Justice Familia awakened such a skill and incurred the wrath of the gods!"
Actually, I'm in a worse situation than you!
Roy shrugged. The destruction caused by Alphia was limited to Orario. He was hated by almost all the gods in the world, which indirectly meant that the kin under these gods would not give him a good look either.
"How's that? Feeling better now that someone in an even worse situation is standing in front of you?" Roy laughed.
"really!"
When Alfia saw Roy grinning, she realized she had been too dramatic before.
"Then hurry up and come with me!" Roy grabbed Alphia's soft, boneless hand. This time, she did not resist, and the spatial magic was successfully activated.
Transfer to a higher position!
Spatial fluctuations engulfed the two figures.
Back in the small attic of the Spring Clan's residence, Astrea, Ryu, and Alphia meet again.
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