【Perhaps you truly are a genius. To think that the 【mystery】 trait you condensed earlier has such a subtle use.】
Mephistopheles was full of praise, stating bluntly:
【What reason could be more suitable than the pursuit of true love? Even the wheel of destiny would never refuse anyone seeking their true love.】
Faust let out an "oh" and asked, "Is it okay to simply like the physical body?"
【Of course. The emotions of the son of man themselves begin with the compatibility of the flesh. Unlike us poor fairies who have no husks, the existence of a physical body grants you too much reality... as long as it isn't entirely carnal lust.】
Being a lecher had this kind of advantage?! But thinking about it, it made sense.
Just look at those charming princes in fairy tales; one couldn't imagine how repressed they were. They'd fall in love at first sight with a beautiful princess and then love her recklessly regardless of anything. To say there was any emotional foundation was a real stretch.
Most of it was just being driven by lust, and they were bold in their desires too. Regardless of whether the girl was alive or dead, or even human, as long as she was pretty, they’d kiss her right there!
Sigh, how repressed.
Faust shook his head with a sigh and continued writing the proposal letter.
To express his sincerity, he weighed the contents of this letter very carefully.
Things like 'Fair is the maiden, a fit mate for the gentleman,' or 'When the mountains are peakless and the heavens and earth merge, only then shall I part from you'... Just translate and adapt them. My reserves are so vast you can't even imagine!
While Faust was vigorously polishing the proposal letter, Viviana pushed the door open and entered, quietly standing behind the prince.
The girl's navy-purple eyes focused on what her lover was writing. Her long eyelashes trembled occasionally, but the expression on her exquisite face remained calm and peaceful.
When Faust finished the enthusiastic proposal, the prince stretched and handed it to his childhood friend behind him.
"Viviana, this letter..."
"To be sent to the Midwinter Kingdom? I understand."
Viviana took the proposal and scanned it once more before saying:
"However, Your Highness... I have some doubts. Could you answer them?"
Here it comes!
Hearing this, Faust couldn't help but sit up straight and grow serious.
The prince of Qingxi never thought of hiding this matter; it couldn't be hidden anyway, so it was better to face his childhood friend openly.
What he sought was to use the mechanism of multiple 【witches】 to pry at fate, which inevitably meant becoming entangled with several witches. He had to think about how to handle the relationships between them.
An understanding had to be reached as early as possible. Even if, according to the common sense of this world, a prince could indeed have many partners, and Viviana had previously seemed indifferent to his private life.
But messing around with maidservants or noble ladies was, at most, playing around—just practice. It couldn't be compared to a formal partner.
After all, he and Viviana were, by all accounts, in a passionate honeymoon phase. For him to propose to a foreign princess he had never met was a bit too strange no matter how one looked at it.
Under Faust's solemn gaze, Viviana said softly:
"I see no real emotion or love in this letter."
"Your Highness, you didn't even know the princess of the Midwinter Kingdom before. Why did you suddenly think of proposing? Is it simply because that royal daughter showed you the rich rewards of conquering Midwinter?"
"Faust, do you still remember the promise between us?"
The blonde girl's speaking pace was neither fast nor slow, but every word seemed heavy enough to make one breathless.
Those magnificent and deep navy-purple eyes stared at the man without blinking. That gaze, which seemed to penetrate the soul, made Faust's breath hitch.
【This is what I wanted to see! This is it!】
Shut up, Mephistopheles!
Faust inwardly snapped at the contract fairy who was enjoying the spectacle, then pursed his lips and met Viviana's gaze.
"Of course I remember. I won't deny there are reasons of profit and speculation."
The prince of Qingxi first admitted it frankly, then explained:
"But I am indeed moved. Even though I've never seen that Snow White, just hearing of her existence makes my heart flutter, as if there's some kind of destiny at work."
"Is that so?"
Viviana gazed quietly at Faust. She was indifferent to the prince's words and actions of showing love to another woman; not even a hint of jealousy arose.
No, rather than being jealous, it was more like she was seriously examining whether Faust was treating this relationship with sincerity.
Under a gaze that could be called a specialized lie detector for Faust, even the clear-conscienced Faust felt immense pressure.
"Then I shall believe you for now."
The awkward silence lasted for a long while before Viviana let out a sigh.
"Your Highness, I have only one request."
Faust nodded. "Please, go ahead."
Viviana lifted her eyes, her melancholic and soft aura vanishing. She clenched one hand into a fist and struck it heavily against her chest, declaring sternly:
"No matter what, please do not revert to how you were before. I do not want to see you calculating emotions with utility again, treating precious relationships as currency that can be traded or sold. No matter who you fall in love with, it must be from genuine emotion. Other than that, I ask for nothing else."
"Because I swore to you that I would be your sword, your blade, helping you realize all your beautiful wishes and reach the destination of happiness, until death do us part."
"Viviana!"
Faust stood up in surprise and pulled the royal guard girl into a hug.
"How can there be such a good girl like you?!"
His childhood friend's level of reasonableness had far exceeded Faust's best expectations. He had originally prepared countless sweet words, intending to use his silver tongue to persuade her.
He didn't expect Viviana to be so broad-minded. After the education of 【Cinderella】, Faust had thought Viviana's possessiveness would be very intense.
As for her request... it was already lenient enough. Besides, Faust intended to do exactly that; he didn't think he would be unable to cultivate feelings.
If all else failed, he would just pretend to be bewitched by fate and then awaken later!
Cradled in Faust's arms, the strength of his grip making her feel as if she were being folded into his body, Viviana's cheeks flushed crimson as she turned her head away.
"I can't help it, because I love you, Your Highness. I love you, Faust... more than anyone else. This is my happiness."
The blonde girl's delicate nose twitched as she whispered in a low voice:
"Furthermore, whether you are a rake or a polyamorist, please... continue to like me."
Such endearing words nearly burnt away Faust's sanity.
You see how cute you are?! I can't take it! I'm going to ravish you!
Faust felt as if his heart were being scratched by a cat. He immediately swept Viviana up in his arms and strode toward the bedroom.
If it was just Viviana, if he was just bullying this strait-laced, melancholy, sweet and soft honey cupcake... he could win!
But he soon discovered he was being naive. Because the moment the two stepped into the bedroom, the blonde girl's hands wrapped around his neck, her smile sweet.
Oh no, I've been played.
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