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Join the ServerAlas, it was time for the classic three-option choice once more. Having learned from his previous experience, Su Mu harbored the illusion that he could get it right on the first try this time.
After reviewing all three options, he immediately dismissed option three.
In a situation so clearly a binary choice, straddling the fence would be utterly useless. Ignoring the issue would only escalate the conflict. Matters of the heart demanded absolute sincerity, brooking no pretense.
Then came options one and two. The prompts were clear, requiring him to make a decision between Laura and Bai Ji.
Su Mu’s heart instantly settled on an answer.
Was there even a need to think? Of course, he would choose Bai Ji!
After all, when that woman lost her temper, she genuinely killed people.
The memory of Bai Ji torturing and killing him in another choice, not long ago, was still vivid in his mind.
He had no desire to relive the nightmare of his previous choice.
On the option panel, the second choice quickly lit up.
Su Mu affirmed his decision without hesitation. He turned to Bai Ji, explaining with sincere earnestness, “I was just joking.”
Observing Su Mu’s genuine gaze, Bai Ji’s cold expression slowly softened, her eyes growing gentle. She lowered her gaze and nodded. “Your Highness, I believe you.”
Laura covertly scoffed, then dramatically feigned a heartbroken expression, pouting coquettishly, “To think His Highness would treat our engagement as a jest! I’m truly devastated, *sniffle*…”
Su Mu looked at Laura with an impassive face.
This woman truly enjoyed seeing chaos unfold, even fanning the flames! She would understand her mistake when Bai Ji went mad and tortured her too.
“Miss Laura, you can fool me with some things, but don’t fool yourself. If such an engagement truly existed, I wouldn’t mind seeking out the Queen right now to clarify the matter.”
Su Mu stated gravely.
Laura turned her head, letting out a disgruntled huff.
The pearly teeth biting her red lips trembled slightly, though she quickly masked it, huffing, “Your Highness truly lacks romance. Fine, fine, I won’t disturb you two love-struck master and servant.”
With that, she departed.
Su Mu cautiously glanced at Bai Ji.
The girl’s lips were distinctly upturned, seemingly quite pleased.
Su Mu breathed a sigh of relief.
The crisis was averted; he no longer had to worry about her going insane. His life, at least, seemed to be safe.
As Su Mu secretly rejoiced, a hint of smugness swelled within him. He hadn’t expected this choice to be so simple.
He looked at Bai Ji, and suddenly, the black-haired beauty didn’t seem so terrifying anymore.
Noticing Su Mu’s gaze, Bai Ji naturally took his hand and began gently massaging it.
Su Mu was startled, not even having a chance to resist.
Her soft, jade-like hand expertly kneaded his palm, as if this was something she did often.
Su Mu quietly enjoyed the tingling, pleasant sensation emanating from his hand, savoring Bai Ji’s service.
After both hands had been massaged, Bai Ji showed no intention of letting go. She naturally held Su Mu’s hand, fingers intertwined, and said calmly, “Your Highness, let us return to your bedchamber.”
“Mm…” Su Mu responded absently, his attention entirely focused on their clasped hands.
It was his first time holding a girl’s hand like this.
It felt incredibly strange.
Su Mu tried to pull away, but Bai Ji’s grip was firm, giving him no opportunity to escape.
He didn’t dare appear too resistant, asking somewhat awkwardly, “Bai Ji…”
“Call me A’Bai, Your Highness.”
“*Cough*, A’Bai, did we often hold hands like this before?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Bai Ji affirmed without a blush or a racing heart.
Su Mu didn’t believe her. Holding hands so tightly—it clearly showed she was a novice. How could they have often held hands?
He didn’t expose Bai Ji.
‘I have amnesia now, so if you say so, then it is so,’ he thought. ‘After all, I’m not the one losing out.’
But then Su Mu reconsidered. His charm was as high as 8 points; Bai Ji might not even be that high. Perhaps Bai Ji was the one taking advantage of him. ‘Forget it,’ he decided. ‘As the saying goes, a small loss is a blessing. I’ll reluctantly accept this minor disadvantage.’
Su Mu magnanimously forgave Bai Ji.
****
The night sky and stars of this异 world seemed no different from his original one. Only, the starlight here was more dazzling.
Su Mu and Bai Ji walked hand in hand, bathed in starlight, their steps naturally slowing on the palace path.
In the tranquil atmosphere, Su Mu heard a murmur beside him:
“I truly hope a life like this never ends…”
Su Mu turned his head to look. Bai Ji was gazing down at the completely dark ground, lost in thought.
‘She truly loves that Prince…’ Su Mu felt a pang of emotion.
He looked at Bai Ji, who rarely showed such a gentle expression, and secretly thought to himself, ‘As long as Bai Ji doesn’t go crazy and try to chop him with a sword again, what harm is there in playing out this charade of deep affection between master and servant?’
****
Su Mu’s bedchamber wasn’t far from the infirmary. Even with their intentional dawdling, the two quickly returned to the Second Prince’s room.
“Your Highness, please go in and rest. I will prepare some refreshments for you.”
Bai Ji led Su Mu to the bedchamber door, then departed.
Su Mu felt a touch of wistfulness. ‘So, I’m back in this place again…’
He pushed open the door and stepped inside. A pink figure flashed past his eyes, and then his vision was immediately obscured by a pair of hands covering his eyes.
This familiar touch and the vaguely recognizable scent told Su Mu who had ambushed him in his bedchamber.
“Miss Fox, is that you?”
“Oh~? Your Highness is truly clever, you guessed it right away.”
Beside his ear, the woman’s words were like orchids, her warm breath tickling his ear.
“May I ask what Miss Pera’s business is, coming to see me so late?”
Su Mu tensed his body cautiously.
Even if this person was his mother’s attendant, he dared not place his trust in her. He didn’t fully trust his nominal mother, let alone this fox-girl who was merely the Queen’s attendant.
Moreover, for a woman to come alone to a man’s bedroom so late at night, there were only two possibilities: one was soliciting, and the other was plotting ill intent.
Su Mu wasn’t so self-confident as to believe his charm was capable of the first. The most likely possibility, then, was the second.
“Your Highness, there’s no need to be nervous. You just need to honestly answer one question for me: are you truly suffering from amnesia?”
The fox-girl released Su Mu’s eyes, gently caressing his face as she asked.
Where Su Mu couldn’t see, Pera’s narrow eyes glowed with a peach-pink light.
“What do you mean by that? I don’t understand.”
Su Mu suppressed the panic in his heart, asking calmly.
Upon hearing Su Mu’s words, the fox-girl’s expression instantly became solemn.
“Ah~ah, indeed, there’s always someone better. I never expected there to truly be someone who could resist my charm! Your Highness, can you tell me how you managed it?”
Her voice was as seductive as ever, yet it was laced with a dangerous undertone.
Su Mu nervously swallowed.
‘Damn it! Why do I have a feeling I’m doomed?’
He had no idea how Pera, the fox-girl, had discovered him. Su Mu believed he had concealed it perfectly with the help of his title’s effect, showing no flaws.
He glimpsed Pera, who was pressed tightly against his temple, and saw the heart shapes in her eyes. He instantly understood.
This wicked woman was using a mental manipulation skill while questioning him!
In such a situation, having no flaws was the biggest flaw.
Su Mu felt the jade-like hand on his face suddenly become furry, like an animal’s paw. Long, sharp claws extended, cupping his chin and gently stroking it.
“Nee-hee-hee, Your Highness, won’t you tell me how you did it? You’re going to die soon anyway, so won’t you grant me this tiny wish?”
Pera panted, seemingly falling into a kind of madness. Her tone of voice gradually became yandere-like.
Unpleasant memories surged into Su Mu’s mind.
He held his breath, closed his eyes, and offered his neck to the blade, quietly awaiting death’s arrival.
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