As a Villain I Really Don’t Want To Be Pursued by the Heroine

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Roy always wanted to complain.

Those couples cooing over each other in public, aren’t they embarrassed at all?!

Well, he was certainly embarrassed!

Roy’s reputation, coupled with Alice’s beauty, had already made them the center of attention. Now, with the feeding act they were putting on, it momentarily became the talk of the passersby and café customers.

“Oh my, what a loving couple~”

“What kind of evil young man is this, demanding a woman to eat with him?!”

No matter whether it was ambiguous or disdainful, it made the pure and innocent young man, Roy, feel pressured, as he had never talked about love or shown off his love experience.

However, Alice didn’t notice the surrounding criticism at all.

Her eyes had been fixed on her owner from the very beginning.

As she saw Roy’s troubled expression, she suddenly stopped moving.

“Owner, don’t you want it?” Golden-haired girl lowered her gaze, her voice dropping.

It was as if she had been greatly wronged, and a thin layer of water mist had formed in her shallow blue eyes.

The pitiful look on the girl’s face made Roy’s conscience explode, and he changed his mind: “I do want it!”

It’s just eating a pancake, what’s there to be afraid of?!”

Roy ignored the surrounding gaze and quickly moved forward, taking a big bite of Alice’s pancake and almost chewing the fork.

Alice’s eyes finally shone with light again, lost in the act of feeding and unable to pull back.

“Owner, is Alice’s pancake good?”

“Very good! Bring some more!”

“Yes!”

Although they were just feeding each other, Alice seemed to be happier than eating herself.

【Good feeling +10】

Roy couldn’t help but feel that Alice’s pancake was extra sweet. Maybe it was because the maple syrup was more abundant.

The dessert time was over, and the two returned to the street.

According to Roy’s impression of a date, this was the time to buy a gift for the girl.

As a man, one should be generous and not mention that Roy had just received a black crystal card with unlimited funds, which made him feel uneasy.

However, Alice was like a housekeeper’s daughter, unwilling to let him buy anything, leaning forward slightly and adopting a scolding pose:

“The owner has already bought me clothes and dessert, and can’t let the owner spend more.”

“And just got the crystal card and spent it so lavishly, it will disappoint the old master.”

“There’s some sense to that.” Roy was surprised.

The pancake aside, Alice’s dress was exquisite, and it didn’t look cheap.

It was too indulgent, especially since Roy was the owner, and as such, he should set an example for his little maid. Roy didn’t want to raise Alice to be a spendthrift.

“However, buying something inexpensive is still okay, after all, it’s the first time we’ve gone out together, and it’s worth remembering.”

“Th-the first time… ” Alice heard this and her body trembled, her spirit suddenly weakened, and she twisted her skirt and pouted.

“That’s what the owner said, then.” When she lifted her head again, Alice’s eyes were already filled with expectation and joy.

“What’s this, saying no with your lips, but your actions are quite honest, aren’t they?”

Roy chuckled to himself secretly.

Since we’re choosing something inexpensive, let’s skip the jewelry and gems.

Alice is still some time away from awakening her bloodline, so there’s no need to prepare extraordinary weapons or magic potions just yet.

Right now, she’s not the fated saintess, just an ordinary girl, so Roy wants her to fully enjoy her time as a regular girl.

After all, when it comes to gifts, it’s more important to make Alice happy than to be practical.

Although Alice always has a hard time choosing, it’s only because she hasn’t been exposed to these novelties before.

This time, Roy didn’t ask directly but took Alice around for a complete tour.

As the sky gradually darkened, Alice was finally drawn to a pet store.

“Want a pet? Let’s go have a look.”

Roy led Alice to the pet store, which was spacious, with uncovered cages lined up on both sides.

The magical beasts here were all younglings of cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds, clearly targeting women and children with their cuteness.

“Welcome, please feel free to choose!” greeted a plump, enthusiastic uncle.

This time, Roy wasn’t recognized by the owner, sparing him the dread of facing a young tyrant.

It was also Alice’s first time seeing so many small animals, and she was immediately captivated, gazing towards the cages.

For the first time, Alice completely shifted her attention away from Roy, immersing herself in the novelty.

Roy was quite pleased with this. It meant Alice could finally relax and not be so concerned about him.

Speaking of which, as a lover of fluffy creatures, Roy himself wanted a magical beast.

He had always coveted Carl’s griffin, but its fierce nature and unfriendliness meant he dared not touch it carelessly.

Roy scanned around but didn’t find a creature he liked, so he asked the owner, “Excuse me, do you sell griffins here?”

The owner’s face flushed with embarrassment, instinctively wanting to retort, ‘Are you looking for trouble?’

Griffins are a kingdom-protected species, not even every noble has one!

But Roy’s luxurious attire forced the owner to smile apologetically, “You jest, sir. I’m a law-abiding citizen and don’t engage in illegal business.”

“That’s fine then.”

Roy felt a pang of regret, realizing there was no such thing as ‘the protagonist stumbles upon a treasure while browsing stalls.’ A respectable owner wouldn’t sell such rare oddities.

However, it seemed Alice had made her choice.

Roy noticed Alice leaning against a cage, intently watching a golden retriever puppy.

The little golden retriever, tilting its head just like Alice, gazed back dumbly, creating an inexplicably harmonious scene.

“Woof!” The puppy yelped in a milky voice.

The little maid paused, then crouched down and responded to the golden retriever puppy in a flat, monotone voice: “Woof.”

…What is this adorable creature?!

Roy covered his mouth, suppressing a giggle, and once he composed himself, he approached Alice and said with concern, “If you like it, you can buy it.”

Then Roy reached into the cage. The puppy, quite understanding of humans, rubbed against Roy’s palm immediately, allowing him to pet it as he pleased.

“Good boy, good boy~”

“Woof~!”

Feeling the fluffy touch in his palm, Roy felt a wave of healing.

Ah, so cute. Not just Alice, who could resist such an adorable little fellow!

However, Roy, engrossed in petting the dog, failed to notice the slight tremor in Alice’s gaze.

Stolen, she was stolen!

Does Master like this creature that much? Petting its head, when I alone should be enough!

At that moment, any fondness Alice had for the puppy vanished, leaving only deep wariness!

(Everyone, happy 520 ω・））