Chapter 187: The “Paradise” Plan

Amidst bursts of laughter, Linda hurriedly pulled up her pants.

Her close friends laughed even harder, but it was all good-natured, with even a hint of envy mixed in.

Fools have their own luck.

This time, Linda had certainly left a deep first impression on His Highness, and her outstanding inner qualities had been personally acknowledged by him.

Scratching her head, Linda hesitated, wondering if she should kneel again and finish her earlier knight’s declaration.

But soon, Roman made the decision for her.

He placed his hand on her lower abdomen once more, checking her body again while speaking.

“I can help increase the life limit of your organs, so you won’t have to push yourself so hard.”

“You must also listen to what Sister Rosetta tells you. She cares about you the most. If you respect her, don’t make her worry.”

Roman’s gentle tone, like spring rain, followed the magic nourishing her body, soaking into her shy heart and calming her without her realizing.

Looking at Roman so close at hand, Linda no longer focused on his stunning appearance but instead stared into his eyes—clear, serious, focused…

Except for a few times when he blushed due to boyish shyness, Roman maintained this demeanor throughout, checking a body she herself didn’t care much about.

A boy like this… is really likable.

The more Linda looked, the more dazed she became, finally starting to understand why the Captain cared so much about him.

It was only their second meeting, but she already felt the unique charm Roman possessed beyond his looks.

That seriousness within gentleness, focus within a smile—Linda found herself hopelessly drawn in.

While thinking this, her body had already been completely repaired by Roman, and was at least twenty percent stronger than before.

Linda suddenly abandoned the idea of kneeling to express herself.

It felt like an immature act, almost an insult to the grace shown by His Highness Roman.

Just like before, rather than say it aloud, she preferred to show it through her actions.

She waited until Roman’s small hand left her abdomen before bowing deeply, reluctantly saying goodbye as she left.

Rosetta watched Linda go, then immediately came to Roman’s side, holding his small hand and supporting his slightly trembling body.

“Your Highness, would you like to rest for a while?”

The process of initially treating Linda’s injuries hadn’t consumed much magic, but the act of enhancing Linda’s body afterward had indeed drained Roman’s magic completely.

“I’m fine.”

Leaning against Rosetta, Roman shook his head.

With a pained frown, Rosetta silently opened the Justice Domain, soothing Roman’s slightly overdrawn body.

***

Following the maid into the private room, Lady Catherine gazed at the elegant, luxurious, and serene atmosphere, then looked at the woman before her and asked softly, “If I remember correctly, you’re the Holy Throne’s younger sister?”

Rosalind’s swaying stopped at Lady Catherine’s question, her voluptuous figure halting mid-motion.

Turning gracefully, Rosalind folded her fan and smiled.

“Unexpected that you would still remember me.”

“My memory has always been good.”

Lady Catherine replied calmly.

“What did you want to talk to me about?”

But Rosalind simply smiled without answering, moving her alluring figure to pull out a chair for Lady Catherine.

“Please, have a seat. Let’s talk slowly.”

“No need. If you keep playing games, I have no interest in talking.”

Lady Catherine made a motion as if to turn and leave.

However, Rosalind was unhurried, sitting down by herself and pouring a cup of tea, appearing utterly at ease.

It was as if she had already seized Lady Catherine’s weakness.

Looking at Lady Catherine’s back, Rosalind spoke softly.

“I want to talk to you about Roman.”

“…”

Lady Catherine’s footsteps froze instantly.

Rosalind smiled faintly, the corners of her mouth lifting with a radiant smile.

Her features were deep and alluring, with a single casual smile revealing a captivating charm.

Yet in Lady Catherine’s eyes, she was a vixen to be avoided, her every move and word oozing temptation.

“How do you know Roman?”

“Our Saint Son—are there still people who don’t know him now?”

Rosalind replied with a strange expression.

She still wore that gentle smile, but as Lady Catherine turned, her expression suddenly tightened, a chill spreading over her.

A star slowly fell to the ground at her feet.

This is…

Rosalind stared curiously at the mark beneath her.

Looking up at Lady Catherine, she now seemed as if someone had touched her reverse scale, her long hair floating behind her, eyes deep as the starry sky.

“Why did you seek me out, then?”

“Of course, it’s about the Saint Son.”

Her playful tone made her sound less like a mature noblewoman and more like a young girl.

“So, you’ve reached the Sanctuary too?”

Rosalind said admiringly, full of emotion.

“Did you know? Someone like you, trapped by an obsession with a worthless man and unable to break through the Heart Demon to reach the Sanctuary, was my greatest regret at the time.”

“Now it seems you’ve finally overcome your Heart Demon and leaped over the dragon gate.”

Rosalind put special emphasis on the words “overcome your Heart Demon,” smiling brightly.

“Though, I wonder which lucky man had the chance to taste your fragrance.”

“To spend a red candle-lit night with you, waves surging, sharing the pleasures of Wushan, clouds and rain mingling… The taste must be beyond words. You’ve finally become a true woman.”

The more Lady Catherine listened, the more uneasy she became, staring at the flirtatious woman before her in disbelief.

Rosalind occasionally tapped her fan or covered her face in silence, only speaking when Lady Catherine was about to activate the star to force her to talk.

“A husband who’s a waste is doomed never to have his own child. That’s even sadder than not marrying or having children, because the latter at least holds hope.”

“In that sense, Roman truly is your lucky star—stepping up to pull you out of the abyss, satisfying not one but two of your desires.”

“………..”

Lady Catherine finally began to waver.

How did someone other than the Holy Throne know about her and Roman?

“Don’t be anxious.”

Rosalind spoke softly.

“The matter I wish to discuss with you only brings benefits, not harm.”

“It’s a plan regarding Paradise.”