Chapter 202: Interests and Feelings

Opinions about Roman vary from person to person.

However, most people who have interacted with Roman feel that he is a naive, pure, and lovable boy.

Leaving other things aside, at the very least, Roman is definitely not a slow-witted person.

Just now, Roman clearly sensed that Rosetta’s goodwill towards him had already exceeded the bounds of what a “Knight” should have.

It was almost like…

It was almost like how one would treat their lover—obedient, indulging every request.

This feeling left Roman both flattered and deeply worried.

In the end, he still softly said to Rosetta,

“Please help me keep it for now.”

Turning his back to Rosetta, Roman slowly collected his complicated smile, then turned slightly with a gentle expression.

“Ah.”

After a moment of confusion, Rosetta finally understood.

“Yes, you naturally can’t spare a hand right now. I’ll keep it safe for you and return it personally when the time comes.”

Roman parted his cherry lips, wanting to say something, but in the end, the words stuck in his throat.

“Then I’ll trouble you~”

Opinions about Rosetta also differ among people.

No one who has interacted with her ever thought she was dull or clumsy.

However, when it comes to relationships between men and women, Rosetta is undoubtedly slow and awkward.

Lottis carried the two of them around the sky a few more times, showing them the scenery of the Holy City, before finally descending and setting them gently back on the ground.

Letting go of the reins, Rosetta held Roman and leaped down to the ground.

“Thank you.”

Once he was steady, Roman smiled at Lottis.

“Nngh…”

Lottis whimpered coquettishly, then moved closer to Roman, lowering her head obediently, wanting him to pet her.

While stunned, Roman was licked a few more times by Lottis.

He glared at her in mild annoyance before finally reaching out to stroke her head.

“Wait!”

Behind him, Rosetta’s voice suddenly rang out.

“Hmm?”

As Roman turned back in confusion, Lottis actually took the initiative to place her head under Roman’s hand.

Besides her forehead, what touched him was also the silver horn on Lottis’s head.

“This…”

Rosetta, who had approached as if facing a formidable enemy, was a bit dumbfounded.

For a Unicorn, their horn is like the reverse scale of a Dragon.

That is, the horn on their forehead—even their recognized master cannot touch it at will.

A Dragon has its reverse scale; touch it and it will be enraged.

For a Unicorn, their horn is their reverse scale—a place outsiders must never touch.

And yet…Lottis allowed Roman to stroke the horn on her head as if nothing had happened, showing no reaction at all.

Well.

To say there was no reaction at all might be a bit off.

Lottis was certainly reacting; it was just obvious at a glance.

That is, as she was being petted on the horn, she looked incredibly comfortable, her four hooves tapping joyfully in excitement.

Her delicate eyes narrowed into crescent shapes, soft and feminine like a girl.

Holding onto Lottis’s neck, Roman gradually became familiar with their interactions, gently stroking her and growing ever fonder of this intelligent Unicorn.

“Lottis, that’s enough for now.”

After a long while, Rosetta finally couldn’t hold back and spoke up to stop them.

Reluctantly leaving Roman’s hand, Lottis then moved closer to Rosetta, gently nuzzling her head to show affection.

Tsk…

Rosetta felt both speechless and amused, patting Lottis’s head.

“Good girl. Thank you for working overtime today. Go rest now.”

With Rosetta’s approval, Lottis stepped away with lively footsteps, gradually leaving the two’s sight.

Only after she disappeared did the two look at each other again.

Suddenly, Rosetta felt her heart skip a beat.

She didn’t know if it was her imagination, but it seemed that His Highness’s gaze towards her was no longer as pure as first snow.

Those clear eyes now rippled with the emotional waves of autumn water, swirling with layers of lingering affection.

The complex meaning within made Rosetta’s heart race, and for a moment she couldn’t help but wonder if she had done something to offend His Highness.

“Do you want to learn swordsmanship from me?”

Rosetta blurted out, trying to break the awkward silence.

It was a typical case of saying something just to fill the air, yet Roman seemed to go along with her easily.

The corners of his lips curved, and the autumn water in his eyes instantly vanished, returning to their original clarity.

“Sure~”

Roman replied with a light laugh.

When facing Rosetta, he had no intention of using the same methods or words as he did with Maria that night.

Even in every sense, Rosetta was someone far more worthy of being won over than Maria.

No…There was no need for terms like negotiation at all.

As long as he wanted to…

When dealing with Maria, he had to act with the caution of one bargaining with a tiger, because the other party only desired his body and a single night’s use.

As for his feelings, they were probably just a joke to Maria.

But with Rosetta, it seemed that with only a tiny bit of emotional investment, he could…

Such thoughts felt almost like bullying an honest person.

With no foundation of affection, Maria, whose temperament was far worse than Rosetta’s, could still gain sweetness from Roman.

Shaking his head, Roman drew his attention back from his thoughts to reality.

Seeing Roman return to his usual reassuring demeanor, Rosetta finally relaxed.

Speaking of learning swordsmanship, it was already late today, and the current atmosphere wasn’t right for training, so Roman would soon return to the Papal Palace.

Leaving the stables, Rosetta followed half a step behind Roman, asking as they walked,

“Shall I escort you to the Papal Palace?”

Roman was about to agree when he suddenly spotted a familiar figure in the distance.

A figure all too familiar to him.

A tall, graceful form, dignified and elegant, dressed in a long black gauze dress that covered her from neckline to ankles.

Soft, slightly curled black hair draped over her shoulders, the ends tied and resting on her chest.

Deep and seductive features, a beautiful and mature face—everything was so familiar, so natural.

Lady Catherine had spotted him before Roman even noticed her, her bright eyes fixed on him without moving for a moment.

So much so that she didn’t even notice Rosetta approaching at his side.

“Ma…Lady.”

Roman’s steps unconsciously quickened, even breaking into a slight jog.

His mouth almost called out ‘Mama’ in front of Rosetta before his brain could stop him.

Fortunately, he held back in the end.

Before he could approach, Lady Catherine appeared before Roman in a flash, gently brushing aside a strand of silver hair by his ear.

“Lady.”

Rosetta nodded in greeting with knightly etiquette, her expression calm.

“Hello.”

Lady Catherine inclined her head gracefully, then pulled Roman close with concern.

“Did you have a good day today?”