Isn't This Moving a Little Too Fast? / The Paladin Who Fell in Love at First Sight

"Also, how come I couldn't see anything under your skirt just now? The hem of your skirt was practically blowing up to my face!"

"Hmph! How dare you mortals like you casually peek into the body of a goddess! Because I knew long ago that you men would be powerless against my charm, I used divine magic to conceal my body, achieving the effect that from any angle, it's just a hair's breadth away from being seen! Hmph!"

At this point, Aphrodite crossed her arms smugly, looking down at Ren with a haughty and disdainful expression.

As the goddess of love and beauty, she knew better than anyone what men were thinking.

Men are all big pigs.

So-called love at first sight is nothing more than lust at first sight. The more unattainable something is, the more it is cherished. Conversely, once it is obtained, the less interest is shown.

It was precisely because she understood men's minds, combined with Aphrodite's own charm, that she was able to thrive in the realm of the gods despite being a woman with no fighting ability.

Unfortunately, she was eventually drawn into the conflicts of the divine realm, deliberately targeted by the goddesses who were hostile to her, and ultimately ended up in this predicament.

After hearing this, Ren immediately lost interest. "If you can't see it, then it's no fun."

"Hmph! If you could see me so easily, where would my goddess's dignity be?!"

"Oh, by the way, why don't you just change your Aqua from now on?"

"?"

"Because Aqua, just like you, has a similar ability set up on her skirt to avoid accidentally exposing herself."

"..."

Ren soon found Liliyana and the others by a country road.

After he landed, Liliyana and her teacher Diana immediately knelt down on one knee.

"Lord Ren, congratulations on your success in slaying another god!"

Diana had no prior experience communicating with Campione!, but she figured she should say something celebratory at this moment.

She still hadn't fully figured out Ren's temperament, so she naturally dared not be the slightest bit negligent in her attitude and manners.

After all, the magic societies in Europe had been deeply traumatized by Marquis Voban in the past, and were quite aware of the power of the Campione!.

Therefore, it's unlikely that Ren, being a newcomer, would deliberately try to intimidate someone due to his seniority, or even exploit the Campione!.

Ren didn't pay any attention.

Although he killed the god for the mission, it was a real blessing for the people of this world.

If the Campione! hadn't intervened, the aftershocks of the battle between those two gods would have been enough to destroy Sardinia.

"Take me with you now..."

Just then, a deep red figure rapidly approached.

Hearing the sound, Ren turned around.

Erica, dressed in combat gear, quickly appeared in front of him and immediately knelt down on one knee.

"Erica Brantelli, a Grand Knight of the Red Copper Black Cross, greets the new King!"

If Erica still harbored some arrogance before her trip to Sardinia, then Melqart's casual act of blowing her away had completely shattered all her hopes. Knowing full well that mortals are nothing but ants before gods, she showed even more respect to Ren than Liliyana and the others.

Chapter 468 Isn't this progress too fast?

Erica's arrival caused Liliyana, who had just gotten up, to widen her eyes in surprise.

If Ren hadn't been there, she probably would have pointed at this woman and exclaimed, "Why are you here?!"

However, since Ren hadn't spoken yet, she suppressed her inner thoughts.

Diana adjusted her magic hat, her brows furrowing slightly, a barely perceptible hint of displeasure flashing across her youthful face.

As is well known, the Bronze Black Cross and the Red Copper Black Cross are competitors.

The members of the society were at odds with each other.

Especially Erica Blantri, because of Liliyana, she knew very well that the woman opposite her was definitely not as old as she seemed, and was quite mature for her age, completely different from the naive Liliyana. She was no pushover.

Moreover, Erica's arrival at this crucial moment clearly indicates that she's there for the new king.

At the same time.

Ren also took the opportunity to get a good look at the girl in front of him.

Erica has dazzling long blonde hair, but perhaps due to the heavy rain earlier, it's all wet and sticking to her body.

Her crystal-clear blue eyes were bright and captivating, her full cherry lips were pink and alluring, and her figure, which was about 1.6 meters tall, looked very well-proportioned. Especially when she was wearing a black combat suit, her chest line was highlighted even more, and her hips were also very rounded, outlining a perfectly graceful curve. At such a young age, she already had extremely strong assets.

It turns out that saving her was the right choice.

He previously claimed he wanted to protect Sardinia and fulfill his duties as a hero, but in reality, Ren knew best that his moral character was only average, and protecting innocent civilians was only one aspect of his life.

Regarding the attitudes of these female protagonists from the original work, I only had one thought in my mind: I was lusting after their bodies.

His identity Campione! in this world conveniently makes it easier for him to fall in love.

After dealing with three gods in two consecutive days, Ren was no longer in such a hurry to kill a god.

After all, judging from the plot, there's no need to deal with the remaining disobedient gods as soon as possible.

So he decided to start enjoying the benefits that came with his new identity.

We'll deal with that later.

"Get up and speak."

Ren' voice carried a hint of pleasure, but to onlookers, it seemed to be due to his good mood after successfully killing a god.

Erica had anticipated this situation, which is why she deliberately appeared at this crucial moment.

In this way, not only would the Bronze Black Cross be unable to stop her, but he himself could also naturally follow the new king.

As long as they can obtain the new king's approval, no matter how dissatisfied the people of the Bronze Black Cross may be, they will never dare to raise any objections.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Thinking of this, Erica stood up, while secretly giving Liliyana a wink.

This little gesture almost made Liliyana's nose crooked with anger.

She knew Erica was deliberately trying to find out about the new king when she received the call last time, but she was not about to tell Erica.

Everyone in the society sees the Red Copper Black Cross as a rival, and even though she and Erica are old acquaintances, she must prioritize the society's principles.

Besides, Erica had often played tricks on her in the past, and if she could, Liliyana would rather never see her again.

Erica, however, arrived at the place where the disobedient gods were fighting ahead of her, and even witnessed the new king.

"Erica Brantley, I am deeply grateful to the new king for saving my life; I have no way to repay him."

That was a truly sincere statement.

Although Erica had ulterior motives, she was not an ungrateful woman.

Of course, it would be best if one could use this relationship to naturally befriend the new king.

Just as Erica was pondering how to answer in order to stay by the new king's side and seek benefits for the Red Copper Black Cross, little did she know that Ren had already guessed what the girl was thinking.

After all, don't forget that Ren is a time traveler. Although he may not be able to fully understand the thoughts of these original characters, he does have some knowledge of them.

In the original text, Erica is described by Liliyana as a cunning she-fox, which speaks volumes.

I can only believe six or seven tenths of what this woman says; the remaining few must have other hidden meanings.

If he wasn't mistaken, Erica most likely intended to use this opportunity to stay by his side, investigate his affairs, and ultimately decide whether to let the Red Copper Black Cross betray the Sword King and join his ranks.

Ren remembered that there were some subtle differences in the plot between the anime and the novel of Campione!.

One of these aspects is the characterization of Erica herself.

In the anime, Erica is portrayed as a classic heroine from harem anime who loves to fawn over others, while in the original novel, she is a shrewd woman with a meticulous mind who can maintain her independent opinions even when facing Campione! or disobedient gods.

In contrast, Liliyana seems more like the type of female lead who's clingy and devoted to the male lead.

After his previous battle with Verethragna, Ren wouldn't completely believe everything he read in novels or anime.

From a normal perspective, unless Erica has the bizarre thought process of a female protagonist in an adult anime, then what she's thinking is probably not much different from what you've guessed.

Dissatisfaction with the current situation of the Red Copper Black Cross, the Sword King's rule without governance, coupled with the genius girl's slight arrogance, all these factors combined probably describe her current state of mind.

But Ren didn't have as many twists and turns as she did.

His thoughts were actually very simple. He had no other hopes in this life. As long as his strength continued to improve, he just wanted to sleep with more women.

Therefore, facing Erica, who harbored ulterior motives, Ren smiled slightly, "Since you have no way to repay me, I happen to have a plan."

"What?"

Erica instinctively asked a question in return.

Upon hearing this, Ren chuckled and said, "I see you have extraordinary talent and potential, which perfectly matches my recruitment criteria. Would you be interested in staying at my house? I can offer you the position of my personal secretary, uh, no, my personal knight."

When you encounter this kind of woman, you should just cut your losses and move on decisively.

Upon hearing this, Erica's eyes suddenly became blank.

She didn't say anything, so how could she be given such an important position?

It's important to know that not just anyone can be Campione!'s personal bodyguard.

But did she just hear the word "secretary"?

That sounds weird.

I have a feeling that if I agree, I'll be on a sinking ship, and I also have a gut feeling that my chastity will be compromised.

However, this was, after all, a suggestion from Campione!, and besides, she had been thinking the same thing before, but Ren's words were too direct, leaving her completely bewildered.

She hesitated for a moment before asking, "Is... is this okay?"

Erica glanced at Liliyana, then asked, "And your personal knight... you should already have someone in mind, right?"

Then Ren waved his hand dismissively. "It's alright, who told you there can only be one personal knight?"

Then Ren looked at Liliyana, patted her on the shoulder and said, "From now on, you and Erica are my golden and red duo. Do a good job."

Upon hearing this, Liliyana's mind became a jumbled mess. Thinking of how Ren had teased her a few days earlier, she couldn't help but shyly lower her head.

Isn't this progressing too fast?

Chapter 469 The Knight Princess Who Fell in Love at First Sight

Liliyana lowered her head shyly, at least they should have a meal together first.

Ren didn't pay any attention to the female knight's little scheme.

Although he regained his strength with the Senzu Bean, all he wanted to do was get back to the hotel as soon as possible, take a shower, and then have a good meal while he was feeling dizzy and pale.

Since becoming stronger, his appetite has increased dramatically every day, especially after training or battle, when his stomach is completely empty.

Although Senzu Bean can restore injuries and physical strength, the feeling of hunger is still unbearable.

It sounds a bit unbelievable, but Ren isn't a cultivator after all.

Of course, even if he cultivated immortality, he wouldn't be like the immortals in some novels who don't eat grains. The immortals in the Celestial Court still attend Celestial Court banquets and eat delicacies. They haven't even become immortals yet, and he's already trying to learn from those big shots and abstain from grains.

The group quickly returned to the hotel.

The kitchen prepared the food and served it. Ren sat down and began to eat. Aphrodite also sat on the white tablecloth and picked up a small piece of tiramisu.

This was made in a special mold by the kitchen, specifically for her, the little goddess.

But how can you eat without your phone?

Ren randomly selected a video and started watching it while eating.

Look closely, this man's name is Xiao Shuai.

At the same time.

Outside the restaurant, Liliyana and Erica stood facing each other in a standoff.

However, Liliyana's face was full of disdain and anger, while Erica remained the elegant and proper noblewoman she always was.

Back at the hotel, they changed into clean and tidy clothes.

Liliyana was still dressed in her androgynous knight attire, while Erica had changed into a deep red dress that looked like she was going to a banquet, and she looked extremely gorgeous.