The powerful aura erupting from Jeanne was so overwhelming that even the guests at the neighboring tables hurriedly paid their bills and left early.
"Since it was only an analogy, I'll tell you the truth."
"Hmph~"
Jeanne pursed her lips and peeked at Shirou from the corner of her eye.
"It really is hard to accept, isn't it? You can't bring yourself to view a woman who worships you as a romantic partner.
I don't want to destroy the beautiful memories in her heart, so I can't accept this confession."
"So... that's how it is..."
Jeanne's voice sounded somewhat dejected.
Lately, she had always been fooling around with Artorius, yet she had forgotten that he was actually an exceptionally noble Heroic Spirit.
A king like him naturally couldn't possibly treat a little girl as a romantic partner...
"That's what I say, but people often tell me, 'You have strong principles, but when it comes to women, you have absolutely no scruples.'"
Shirou turned his head and awkwardly scratched the back of it. "Normally, I really can't regard her as a romantic partner...
But depending on who the other person is, I might not be able to hold to that principle until the end.
If the other person were Jeanne, I really wouldn't know what would happen."
"...Huh?"
Ruler's eyes widened.
If the other person were me, he wouldn't know what would happen—
What did he mean by that?
Jeanne's cheeks quickly turned red and hot, and her mind fell into chaos.
So I actually have a chance?
At that thought, the corners of the Saintess's mouth unconsciously rose high.
"Ruler... you really do like me, don't you?"
"I told you, it's not like that!"
Volume Five, Chapter 233: Hah, Another Woman Has Her Eyes on Father
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