One hour later.

Theresa blinked, then secretly raised her face, using the moonlight streaming through the window to peek at Rudy's expression.

With her lips pouting, Theresa felt a strange unease in her heart.

A strange feeling, both sour and sweet, rose up from the bottom of my heart.

"Hey, you pervert, are you asleep?"

She asked tentatively.

Rudy reluctantly opened his eyes.

"How could I possibly fall asleep holding such a beauty like you? What, you want to get a little physical?"

Theresa immediately glared at him, embarrassed and indignant. "You wish, you pervert!"

"What you said really hurts me."

Rudy looked dejected and sighed deeply.

"Everyone knows I'm a complete pervert, so why did you still sign a contract with me?"

"I...I've already said it, it's just a coincidence. I only wanted to confirm your identity, defeat the Demon King, and save the world."

Theresa said stubbornly.

Rudy raised an eyebrow. "You mean, whenever you guess who the hero is, you'll confirm it by signing a contract?"

Rudy's eyes held a dangerous glint.

Theresa was a proud and stubborn person, so she naturally wouldn't back down at this moment, and continued to be defiant.

"Of course, you're not the only option. I... I can also make contracts with other heroes... mmm!"

Before she could finish speaking, Rudy silenced her with a kiss.

for a long time.

Just as Theresa was about to run out of breath, Rudy finally released her, looked down at her blushing face, and grinned mischievously.

"Theresa, it seems you really aren't planning on getting a good night's sleep tonight. You even dared to say something like that. Fine, I'll grant your wish."

Theresa lowered her head, her small hands gripping his clothes tightly, biting her lip, and remained silent.

How could she possibly persuade someone with a soft approach?

"What, not answering means you agree?"

Rudy pinched her delicate chin, lifted it slightly, and made her meet his eyes.

Theresa's breathing became rapid.

Rudy felt a surge of warmth in his heart and tentatively asked:

"Then... I won't be polite?"

Theresa trembled and lowered her head deeply.

"don't want."

Her voice is soft and sweet, very pleasant to listen to.

Rudy was immediately delighted.

"Don't want what? Your voice is too soft, I can't hear you."

"No means no. Don't bully me!"

Theresa's cheeks were flushed, and her tone carried a hint of coquettishness, giving off a charming and endearing vibe that made one's heart flutter.

After that kiss, she's become much more obedient now.

As expected.

To deal with a tsundere who says one thing but means another, it's best not to give her a chance to speak; being direct is better.

The effect is fantastic.

Rudy's mood instantly became exceptionally cheerful.

Looking at Theresa, who had buried her face in his chest, he said softly:

"Don't say things like that again."

"I'll be angry."

Theresa's body trembled slightly, and she bit her lip without answering.

Upon seeing this, Rudy added another sentence.

He brought his mouth close to her ear, gently blew a breath of warm air, and made a domineering declaration.

"You are mine, and your contractor can only be me, Rudy!"

Theresa looked up at him, her eyes becoming unfocused. Finally, she quickly lowered her head and softly responded.

"Um."

At this point, Theresa's test became less important.

Rudy won this friendly exchange decisively!

even.

Rudy felt that even if he ate her right now, she wouldn't object.

but.

He's not in a hurry.

To avoid this girl getting stubborn and arguing with him.

Girls are creatures that you have to coax and pamper with them.

After a while.

Rudy pinched Theresa's cheek and said:

"I'm having trouble sleeping."

"Sweetie, let's have a chat."

When Theresa heard this cheesy nickname, she felt her body go limp, as if she had no strength left and just wanted to stick close to him.

"good."

Without hesitation, she immediately agreed.

Actually, she couldn't sleep either.

"What's the story behind Diluc? And how did he pursue you before?"

Upon hearing this question, Theresa gave him a strange look, a smile unconsciously creeping onto her lips.

Is this guy jealous?

Without hiding anything, she organized her thoughts and answered truthfully.

At first, I didn't realize that he liked me.

"After all, I am a long-lived race. Back then, Diluc was summoned as a hero, but in my eyes he was just a short-lived brat. I was just fulfilling my duty as a sage and guiding the seven of them to develop the Divine Seal Armament."

"Later, Diluc started sending me flowers every day without fail, and that's when I gradually understood his feelings."

"He confessed his feelings to me the day before we were to defeat the Demon King. I rejected him, and we didn't see each other until a few days ago."

Hearing this, Rudy couldn't help but ask another question:

"What does that guy look like? Is he half as handsome as me?"

Theresa: "..."

"Hey, don't stay silent! This is a very important question!"

Theresa was speechless.

To ask such a question, Rudy's shamelessness once again refreshed her impression.

"Don't worry, none of the Seven Heroes are as handsome as you."

Who isn't attracted to good looks?

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