A Wei, Aaaahhhhh!

That delicate milky white color caught Kang De's eye.

He was slightly taken aback, and the hem of the skirt he had lifted fell back down smoothly, concealing everything once more.

Kang De casually shifted his gaze to Tina.

Tina was looking at him too.

No one spoke.

Silence, silence is Kang De today.

It's not that I have nothing to say, it's that I have so much to say, but I have no idea where to begin.

The two sat very close, almost side by side. The girl's beautiful face was right in front of him, and simply gazing at her was a rare pleasure.

Although she wore no makeup, she was beautiful enough, even more alluring, because straight men love natural beauty—specifically, the kind of natural beauty that can outshine any girl on the street without makeup.

He gazed into the other's eyes, as blue as jewels and the sky, at their long eyelashes, their straight yet delicate nose, and their slightly pale but charming lips...

Oh, lips...

The electric shock-like feeling from two days ago is back.

He still remembered the feeling. When she pressed against him, he was filled with astonishment and even shock. Tina pressed so hard that their teeth clashed together, and he could feel the smooth, cold tears on her face. It wasn't as comfortable as described in the book—but things changed after that thought.

He could feel the girl holding him part her cherry lips slightly, and then her soft, warm, and moist tongue swept across his lips, passionate yet unfamiliar. In that instant, Kang De was struck as if by lightning. An unprecedented sensation shot straight from his lips to his heart, and a shiver of electric shock rose throughout his body.

So when Iron Son exposed him, he became furious and embarrassed. To put it bluntly, he instinctively wanted more and more, and then he was about to stick out his tongue.

Then A Xing pulled him away.

Even so, the feeling he had at that time still stirs his heart when he recalls it now.

Especially sitting here quietly, gazing at the cherry lips of the girl so close to him, that deep and intense throbbing resurfaced from the bottom of his heart, coursing through his entire body, forcing Kang De to admit one thing.

--Ah, how despicable I am.

In such a silent atmosphere, at such close distances, where they could even feel each other's breath, Tina, being extremely sensitive to gazes, could immediately tell where Kang De was looking.

You can guess what he's thinking.

A blush crept onto her face, an instinctive reaction, but the next moment, as if she had thought of something, her shy expression faltered for a moment—a hesitation, even pain.

However, this feeling only lasted for a moment. Her hands, which had been gripping the sofa tightly, slowly loosened. She lowered her head slightly, revealing a shy and gentle smile. Her soft body, tightly wrapped in conservative clothing, slowly leaned towards Kang De.

--Then it was stopped by a hand.

Kang De gently straightened Tina.

The princess looked over in surprise, only to be met with the other's calm and gentle gaze—restrained, serene, and with an all-knowing acceptance.

Tina recalled the first time she met Kang De, the way he looked after waking up from his coma. It was similar, yet somewhat different. The only thing that hadn't changed was the restraint and friendliness in his eyes. She knew her own appearance and charm, and she also knew that a person's greatness was not about being able to do whatever he wanted, but about knowing what not to do when he was capable. He still had the same almost obsessive sense of morality as before.

An unprecedented sense of shame and embarrassment welled up within her. Although she was completely covered by clothes, under Kang De's calm gaze, Tina felt as if she were wearing nothing at all. Her inner secrets and struggles were laid bare. She felt so dirty and unclean for coming with such feelings, and her actions and decisions just now seemed like a shameless joke.

She covered her face and got up, trying to run away, but her wrist was grabbed. The warm touch seeped into her skin through the thick fabric. The other person was not using any force, but Tina felt as if she had lost all her strength.

She sat back down, huddled like a quail, covering her face with her other hand, turning to the side with her back to Kang De, her voice trembling with tears. "Don't look at me! Let me go..."

"Tina, we need to talk..."

"Waaaaah, am I... am I really that despicable?"

"This seems to require further investigation... Oh no, now is not the time to talk about this..."

"I'm sorry, I really can't do this..."

" --Tina!"

A sharp shout startled the princess, forcibly stopping her crying. Her beautiful eyes widened, and she even forgot to breathe. A moment later, she hiccuped and then covered her mouth in horror.

Kang De sighed, took a handkerchief from his pocket, and wiped her face, which was almost streaked with tears again.

He gently wiped her clean, bit by bit, and Tina didn't do anything else, just stared at him blankly, like an EXDOLL... I mean a large doll.

Kang De knelt down in front of the princess, carefully put away the handkerchief, and then held the girl's hands in his.

"Where should I begin? I spoke with your father for a few minutes yesterday, and he asked me if I was settling in well these past few days. I don't know what Goth's daily mannerisms and habits were like, but I felt awkward talking to him. I replied that I was fine, but actually, it wasn't that great."

I've been feeling quite uncomfortable staying at your place these past few days.

He held Tina's small hand, looked up, and gazed into the princess's eyes.

"I feel like I'm not Kang De here, but a talking, self-regulating nuclear weapon. No, rather, in the eyes of the people here, I'm like a capricious god."

"Some praise and thank me because I saved Goth; others fear and dread me because I was able to defeat a spirit that Goth himself could not defeat."

"They knew I was Goth's only hope against the elves, and they needed my help, so they flattered me, fearing to displease me, and offered me the best of everything, doing everything with utmost care, as if I were a capricious god in a temple."

"That's how it is with the palace staff, the guards, and even..."

"Your father, your brother, your sister—they were all like that."

"I think they must not know how to face me or how to communicate with me."

"When I got to know them, I could tell they were all very good people, like you, well-educated by your parents, empathetic, responsible, and deeply loving towards their families. I thought I would get along very well with them, but actually I didn't. They acted very close, but they were all accommodating me, thinking through every word before saying it, which created a sense of distance and an awkward feeling."

"I think this is a problem we must solve. Some things need to be clarified and resolved; otherwise, this unequal relationship usually leads to unpleasant outcomes, and I know this all too well."

"I'm saying all this because I wanted to tell you..."

Kang De reached out and stroked Tina's soft, smooth face.

His expression was very serious.

"Tina, initially, I decided to join your war because of my commitment to Cleveland, because of avenging everyone on the Penguin, and because of protecting you."

"Then, I witnessed many things during the war."

"Those who died in Valentan, Nick's last letter to me, the villages I saw that were slaughtered and leveled, the people who were helpless and suffered during the massacre."

"Then I realized that I joined this war because I pitied those who had done nothing wrong yet were suffering, and because I had the power to stop it, so I did it."

"This time, I came all the way from Valentan to Danfeng Lucerne because a silly girl, even knowing the elves were going to besiege Danfeng Lucerne, still left a letter, trying to keep me out of it. Just like the captain would rather commit suicide than point his weapon at me, because Cleveland, on his deathbed, still advised me not to trust other Goth People because of him... Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"These are the reasons for our involvement in this war."

"Tina, I have no intention of displaying my noble virtues, nor of boasting of my greatness, but I will not belittle such actions. Whether it is intervening in this war or saving Goth, it is to pay tribute to the fearless warriors, to extend a helping hand to a strong nation, to repay a friend and fulfill a promise, to have compassion in order to end the war, and also, to see you again, to see your smile again."

"That's why I came here."

"Do you understand what I'm saying, silly girl?"

He gently pinched the girl's cheek; it was as tender as tofu.

"I did not come with evil desires, nor did I intend to use this achievement to take advantage of Goth. I have no interest in power or wealth, nor do I need you to offer your body to thank or flatter me."

"Because I came here, appeared before you, and helped you protect this country, what I wanted to see was that carefree, innocent, and beautiful smile from when we first met, untouched by the Shadow of war's dangers and the fear of national subjugation. That's the kind of you I wanted to see."

"Instead of continuing to bear the heavy burden of pressure, guilt, and dilemma, mixing personal feelings with the interests of the nation, not knowing what to do, I ended up dressed like an old woman, covering myself up completely, afraid of revealing even a bit of skin and being mistaken by me for someone trying to curry favor, afraid of being looked down upon, but deep down I was still wavering, wanting to sacrifice myself to help Goth keep me here..."

At this point, Kang De tightened his grip on the girl's cheeks, pulling them outwards, making her beautiful face look increasingly comical, while her eyes grew more and more aggrieved.

With a soft click, Kang De released his grip, and his smooth, jelly-like cheek bounced back.

Then he gently flicked Tina's forehead.

"Don't underestimate me, and don't underestimate yourself, Tina. If a beautiful, dignified, lovely, charming princess with a good figure can bring someone like me into the country's camp, then the princesses who come to seduce me would line up all the way from your doorstep to the Holy Capital."

He gently stroked the girl's nose with his finger.

"See? I'm still on your pirate ship, aren't I?"

But this explanation still failed to elicit a smile or a coquettish response from Tina.

The princess simply gazed at him, slowly breaking into a smile, but tears streamed down her face.

"Cunning Kang De..." she murmured, "You might as well just covet my body..."

"Ah?"

Before he could finish speaking, a warm breeze blew in his face. Kang De felt Tina hug him tightly as he was half-squatting, and then an indescribable feeling of happiness overwhelmed him as her soft touch enveloped his face and head.

Ah Wei!

Ah Wei, ahhhhhhh!

Only at this moment did Kang De finally feel from the bottom of his heart, "Running around killing people day and night, suffering from PTSD, and being exhausted like an old dog in this two-front war, it was fucking worth it."

They're hugging very tightly.

I can't breathe.

It's okay, though.

I'm not afraid of feeling bad.

The body is reinforced by crystals, and the lung capacity is also quite large.

So, it's okay, let Tina cry it out for a while. She's under so much pressure.

Men should always shoulder more responsibility, shouldn't they?

Kang De quietly savored the moment of tranquility, the time it took to wash his face.

After what seemed like an eternity, Tina finally stopped crying.

She was still holding Kang De like that.

"Actually, Father, Brother, and Sister have all noticed this problem. Goth's national security now rests entirely on your shoulders, and we don't know how to repay you, nor do we know what you need. Please forgive their thoughts, because everyone knows that fragile, one-sided sacrifices can never last long and will inevitably be interfered with by various factors..."

"Although it may sound selfish and opportunistic, Kang De, we truly need you. We need you to oversee Goth, to deter the elves and even the empire. Your role is like that of a guardian deity, but we don't know what offerings to make to the gods..."

--You have indeed offered a precious sacrifice.

"Because the Goth-Moon War is over, Kang De, it's almost over."

"You gave your reasons for getting involved in this war, but for Goth's sake, we have to be greedy. We want you to stay, and for there to be a strong, unbreakable bond, because promises, respect, and even the strongest bonds, however strong, will eventually wither..."

Tina held Kang De and whispered, "What are your reasons for staying in this country and for acknowledging Goth? What can we do to prevent you from being led astray by the Empire, the Elves, or even Cathay?"

"... If you can't think of anything right now, you can take your time."

Kang De answered in a muffled voice.

Tina then realized that she had been covering Kang De for a very long time. She gasped softly and pulled Kang De's head out. Goth's guardian spirit looked normal, with a trace of saliva at the corner of his mouth.

The princess was initially flustered, but upon seeing his sanctimonious appearance, she couldn't help but laugh.

"Take your time to think about it?"

She asked softly.

"Yes, even if I get tired of it later, even if someone tries to seduce me, that's a long way off. While I still have goodwill and respect for Goth, can't we all work together to find a safe and win-win solution?"

Kang De sighed, "The premise is that everyone needs to calm down first. If this continues every day, and people still treat me like a capricious god, then we might as well build a temple for me..."

The princess ignored Kang De's rambling. She tilted her head, her golden hair cascading down her shoulders. The high neckline and long skirt covered her entire body completely, but at this moment, the gentle beauty in her eyes, combined with her fully covered clothes, created a strange allure.

She said softly, "I'm not very smart; I can only think of one way."

Kang De casually asked, "What method?"

Tina looked at him, her beautiful smile blooming like a flower.

"Of course... I'll make you fall completely in love with me."

The girl's expression was both serious and earnest, yet it also shone with a bright and beautiful emotion like sunshine. Her poetic sentiments and picturesque love blossomed in that instant.

Kang De was hit head-on by a straight ball.

For a moment, he was so shocked that he even forgot to speak.

Tina said softly, "Everyone in the world knows you are my fiancé. They all think you are doing this for love. Many Goth People believe that if I marry you, all problems will be solved. But only we know that the engagement is fake, that I made a foolish mistake. I know that my feelings for Kang De are far from being love."

"So, Kang De probably didn't want to marry me; it was a very difficult situation for him."

"Besides, coincidentally, I don't want to get married like this either."

"Even I dream. I want a husband who loves me back. That was Tina's wish as a little girl. I want a husband who can help me protect Goth. That was Princess Tina's determination. I've known since I was little that it's almost impossible for a husband to satisfy both of these desires at the same time. Otherwise, my two older sisters wouldn't have remained unmarried for so long. But..."

She looked at Kang De and smiled, "Isn't there one right in front of us?"

"Kang De, you not only protected my country, but also my dream. Therefore, there is only one answer... If I can make you fall in love with me, then all the problems will be solved."

She turned around and held Kang De's hand in hers, her smile gentle yet firm.

"Although I don't have much experience, I will try my best. Please be patient; it won't take long."

Kang De was still in a state of great shock.

The situation has completely reversed.

Previously, he had the entire situation under control, forcefully breaking through Tina's obsession and taking a solid step towards opening up the thick barrier between him and Goth —but when Tina's peaks pressed down on him, he lost control of the rhythm, to the point that now he couldn't utter a single word.

No!

This can't be done!

He sensed a sense of crisis from Tina's smile, as if the girl before him had awakened some extraordinary idea and pushed open an extraordinary door.

We can't just sit back and take a beating!

He hummed twice, revealing a calm and handsome smile befitting a Casanova.

"Is that so? Then I'll wait and see."

He stood up as if nothing had happened.

Tina also stood up, her expression, movements, demeanor, and even her temperament no longer restrained or evasive, but rather generous and even a bit mischievous.

He's completely moved on, huh?

"The weather's nice today. The elemental concentration in the sky Danfeng Lucerne has returned to normal. Kang De, would you like to go for a walk? This is my house; I haven't shown you around yet."

"... OK."

The girl went straight to the point, and Kang De was a little overwhelmed. He felt he couldn't continue like this, so he came up with a counter-strategy and glanced at Tina's conservative, nun-like attire.

Then, raising an eyebrow and smiling, "Aren't you going to change your clothes before that?"

Tina thought for a moment, spun around in place, and then shook her head. "No, I'm not changing. I think this outfit is fine— Kang De wants to see what I wear, so I'll wear it for you alone in private, okay?"

Hey! Get moving! My mouth! I might say something wrong, but I could also say you're a pure and honest person!

--Don't laugh! My mouth! The muscles in my face! Why have you betrayed me!

Just then, Tina, blushing, leaned over and whispered in Kang De's ear, "Kang De is right. I dressed like this today, not revealing anything, because I didn't want Kang De to think I came to seduce you, didn't want you to look down on me. But I really wanted to thank Kang De, wanted to get closer to Kang De, not to repay him, it's just... I really like him, I just really like him, so..."

Her red lips parted slightly.

"I'm wearing the undergarments that Kang De gave me on the island..."

Her cheeks were flushed, her bright eyes were filled with spring water, and she held her skirt in her right hand, gently pulling it up. The long skirt reached the ground, and the movement only lifted it a little, revealing a section of her calf above her boots.

These are indeed stockings made with modern technology. The milky white, lightweight fabric wraps around slender calves, exuding a hazy and alluring sheen that sparks endless imagination.

Tina whispered, "Would Kang De like to take a look?"

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PS1: Update! Time for bed!