Free Web NovelChapter 618: Chapter 617: A Sudden Offensive_1
"I...," Aiden began, thinking aloud.
Veronica suddenly placed a finger on his lips, reminding him seriously, "Tell the truth, you’ve made a vow." freēwēbnovel.com
Aiden nodded slightly, and then Veronica removed her hand.
What does he think of Veronica?
To say he didn’t have a favorable impression would definitely be a lie. The moment he stepped into the world of power and learned the true nature of his destiny, the loyal Veronica, who was willing to risk her life for him, became the only person he fully trusted. She was the only presence on the cold, competitive chessboard of power that could give him a sense of security.
A pretty good girl who would do anything for you, willing to follow you like a tail; she approached him cautiously. He wasn’t made of stone; how could he not be moved at all?
But that was merely being moved, at best. Compared to Veronica’s selfless, death-defying love, his little bit of fondness truly seemed insignificant. Their love wasn’t equal.
The sum of his life experiences in two worlds was enough to make him view emotions calmly. This also meant he wouldn’t rashly fall head over heels in love with someone, nearly worshipping them, which was exactly the opposite of Veronica.
"I have feelings for you, but compared to how you feel about me, I’m afraid they hardly match up," Aiden said.
"So what?" Veronica asked, her eyes wide with confusion.
"This..." Aiden found himself at a loss for words.
Veronica today was throwing direct pitches, each word hitting home, like the fangs of a wolf biting directly at the prey’s weakness, leaving Aiden defenseless.
"Having feelings means you like me, right?" Veronica asked slyly.
"That’s, not to the same extent as your feelings for me," Aiden tried to explain.
"So you mean, you do like me," Veronica blinked, stubbornly clinging to the point.
Aiden, looking into her clear eyes, suddenly felt his evasive words were somewhat shameful.
"Yes," he smiled helplessly.
"Then it’s mutual affection, isn’t it?" Veronica smiled.
"But..."
"There are no buts, Commander; why not throw such concerns about being unequal into the gutter? We’re not doing business here. Please pack away that self-righteous concern that pains me. If you really want to treat me well, be a little selfish. Tell me, am I not good enough?" Veronica moved closer to Aiden’s face, their breath mingling,
Aiden gazed into her eyes up close; those eyes as deep as a lake, yet transparent to the bottom, clearly reflected his own face.
Self-righteous concern... That seemed to make a lot of sense.
Aiden felt like he had nowhere to run.
"Of course you’re good enough," Aiden found he could only answer truthfully.
Because he wouldn’t fall completely into emotions easily, that little bit of fondness and being moved was entirely enough for him to treat her as a lover. Even if his love wasn’t as deep as hers, it wasn’t nonexistent.
"Let’s settle on that then," Veronica said, and then closed the last bit of distance between them to zero.
The moment their lips overlapped, they both closed their eyes.
"It doesn’t feel as overwhelming as I always imagined..." After the deep kiss, Veronica lifted her face, licked her lips, and smiled again, "But it feels nice."
She leaned on Aiden’s chest, moved close to his neck, and nuzzled with her nose.
Veronica today was free; she did whatever she wanted.
Then she leaned close to Aiden’s ear and whispered something that sent shivers down his spine, "It’s almost time for the main event."
"What?" Aiden was bewildered.
Then he saw Veronica prop herself up and begin to undo her collar.
"Veronica... Miss, may I ask what you intend to do?" Aiden managed a strained smile.
"Actually, I think some of what that succubus said makes a lot of sense, matters of the heart should be handled decisively," Veronica’s face turned a shy red, but her eyes still blazed with intensity as she stared at Aiden, "Let’s do what lovers do."
Aiden read an uncontrollable frenzy and wildness in her eyes.
At that moment, he realized— the "obedient desire" Fille had implanted in Veronica was probably not just about having heart-to-heart conversations with him.
After all, that guy was a succubus!
But according to what Fille said earlier, this was probably also... Veronica’s own desire, just completely out of control without the restrain of rationality!
"You, wait a minute!"
"I can’t wait!" Veronica seemed to grow impatient with unbuttoning and simply ripped her blouse open, and then reached for Aiden’s clothes, a hint of hesitation in her expression, "Eh? But how should we start this?"
"Veronica." Aiden watched her for a while and then asked, "Do you really want to do this?"
"It wasn’t easy for me to make up my mind!" Veronica seemed somewhat dissatisfied with Aiden’s question.
"Do you really want to do this to me when I can’t move, to force this upon me?" Aiden asked, "The Veronica I like wouldn’t do that."
"Uh..." Veronica was at a loss for words, "But if I don’t, you will definitely run away, Sir."
"Then I promise I won’t run away, can you get off me first?" Aiden attempted to persuade.
Veronica contemplated for a moment, looking at Aiden with suspicion, "Really?"
"Of course, when have I ever broken my promise to you?"
"Well... okay then." Veronica finally got off Aiden and stood to the side.
Aiden immediately recited the divine word "return"— casting it on himself as well as making sure it took effect on Veronica.
In an instant, Aiden felt strength return to his numbed body, and he quickly got up and looked at Veronica.
Veronica stood there, eyes vacant, motionless.
"Have you come to your senses, Veronica?" Aiden asked.
"Ah..." Veronica responded like a glitched machine.
"Ah?" Aiden frowned in confusion.
"Ah wawa wawa wawa wawa!!" Veronica suddenly let out a panicked shriek, her face turning beet red.
Just as Aiden was about to say something, Veronica turned and ran, rushing to the window and wrapping herself in the curtains, trying to disappear from there.
"Veronica..." Aiden couldn’t help but laugh, "Running away won’t solve the problem."
"I must be dreaming!" Veronica exclaimed.
"Nope, this is very much reality," Aiden replied.
"Is there a way to turn back time..." Veronica was in turmoil.
"Not that I know of."
"Can you forget what just happened?" Veronica’s voice carried a hint of a sob.
"I can’t," Aiden smiled.
"I’m sorry, Sir, I just... got carried away for a moment..." Veronica apologized.
"But those were your true thoughts, right?" Aiden turned the tables.
"Wu... but, but..."
"No buts, Veronica," Aiden’s voice held a tinge of amusement as he walked over and pulled back the curtain, "It’s too late for regrets now, I’ve changed my mind."
