As soon as he heard the news that Duke Gosset would be leaving the next day, Roderick felt as if a huge hole had been ripped out of his heart. But the next second, knowing that he would be protecting him all the way to the Imperial City, and that he had even been personally appointed by the Duke, his spirits were instantly rekindled.
The change of mood happened in an instant, all because of the young duke.
Roderick appeared to accept the mission with his usual nonchalant composure, and no one could discern the paladin's inner ecstasy. After returning to prepare everything, he retired to bed earlier than usual, hoping to be at his best by the next day, guarding the young duke.
Meanwhile, Chen Tian, frustrated at not receiving any response from his partner at the banquet, was naturally quite resigned. It seemed his life partner was quite reserved.
But soon, Chen Tian had a new idea.
He didn't want to wait until tomorrow to meet his lover. After all, he became a demon king, so if he wanted to have a dream, he could still do it!
Looking at the completely dark sky outside, Chen Tian lay down on the soft and comfortable bed and closed his eyes. Thinking of his lover, he began to activate his innate skills.
If it were someone else, they might have to rely on some medium to enter the dream, but Chen Tian didn't need that.
One reason was that he was a demon king, and his magic power was inherently strong. Another reason was that he and Bai Su already had a strong spiritual bond.
Therefore, it is easier for Chen Tian to enter his lover's dream than for others.
Soon, when he opened his eyes again, Chen Tian saw a completely different scene. He was now in a fog. After clearing away the fog, he found himself standing in the banquet hall.
The scene around me is so familiar, isn't it the scene of tonight's dinner?
So, was this Roderick's dream? He was dreaming about his own welcoming party.
Looking at the man standing not far from him, wearing the uniform of the Paladin Captain, Chen Tian felt a little happy.
I thought that in order to enter the other person's dream scene, I needed to deliberately guide them, but I didn't expect that my lover's dream was actually related to me.
Thinking of this, Chen Tian felt much better. Since it was a dream, he could naturally do many things that he couldn't do before.
He was standing at the entrance of the hall, just as he had been tonight. The city lord was standing at the front waiting for him, and everything seemed to be a replica of the scene that night.
But this time, Chen Tian doesn't need to care about others. Since he is a demon king, he must spend time happily with his lover in a different world.
Chen Tian has now learned to use his identity in the small world to create all kinds of beautiful memories.
So, he walked straight up to Roderick, smiled at the man, and greeted him, "Are you the captain of the Paladins responsible for the security of the dinner? Nice to meet you. I'm Fanny Gossett."
Seeing this, the other party's face showed surprise, and he nodded to Chen Tian. The man seemed to want to smile, but simply pulled the corners of his mouth and said stiffly: "Hello, Your Excellency Duke Gosset, I am Roderick."
It was a very simple self-introduction. My lover only said his first name without a last name, which meant that he was just a commoner and had no family.
Chen Tian took the initiative to extend his hand to shake hands with his own people. The person opposite him obviously did not expect him to do this. He was stunned for a moment before extending his hand as well.
The two people's hands were clasped together. This was the first time they touched each other since coming into this world. Even in a dream, Chen Tian felt excited.
Although the scenes in the dream were false, some feelings could be magnified by Chen Tian's ability, making Roderick feel as if he could really feel the warmth in the palm of the young duke's hand, and he seemed to be unable to come back to his senses for a long time.
Seeing his lover's reaction, Chen Tian was very happy. As long as she felt his touch, it was fine. Chen Tian felt relieved, and the depression he had felt at not being noticed by her at the banquet dissipated a lot.
Chen Tian held Roderick's hand for a long time before finally letting him go. He then led him to the table, personally selected some snacks for him, and attentively handed the plate to the man.
Roderick was rather flattered when he took the plate. Of course, his face remained expressionless. However, he ate every bite of food handed to him with great care and expressed his gratitude sincerely.
The feeling of the boy holding his hand just now seemed to still linger in his palm, making Roderick a little dazed.
Chen Tian watched his lover eating the food obediently. Although he looked serious, there was a dazed look on his face. He felt that he was almost melted by this contrast.
The man's light-colored thin lips were stained with a little color. The golden wine moistened his lips, making Chen Tian feel an urge to kiss him.
But he still stopped and just snapped his fingers quietly, affecting the scene in his dream.
The next second, melodious music filled the entire dinner party, and people around were dancing and enjoying the banquet.
As soon as Chen Tian thought about it, a lady came to his side and wanted to invite him to dance. At the same time, Chen Tian kept an eye on the man next to him.
Sure enough, the other person's lips were tightly pursed, his jaw was stretched into a line, and there was a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
It was obvious that Roderick was unhappy about having a woman bothering him.
Chen Tian was satisfied, so he rejected the lady's invitation without hesitation. Instead, he turned to Roderick, extended his hand to him, and said with a smile: "Dear Roderick, may I invite you to dance with me?"
He was clearly a man, yet he was invited to dance by the most popular figure at the event. Roderick felt like he was dreaming, but even though the Duke's invitation sounded a bit strange, he couldn't bear to refuse.
Roderick didn't understand why he always felt that his willpower seemed to have weakened at this banquet. If it were usual, he would definitely refuse because this invitation didn't sound reasonable.
But now, even though his consciousness was struggling, he still placed his hand on the fair and slender hand of the duke opposite him.
The dreamer is unaware that they are in a dream. People in dreams are always more likely to go with the flow, and if they are not careful, they will reveal their innermost thoughts. This is just like the reason why the inner demon realm is so difficult to break free of in the world of cultivation.
The boundary between dreams and reality has become blurred. When what you have been looking forward to suddenly becomes within your reach, who can refuse it?
Just like that, Chen Tian took Roderick's hand and walked onto the dance floor together.
Two equally outstanding men stood together. Although Chen Tian looked younger, he was not short at all. He put his arm around his lover's waist and slowly danced with him.
This was Roderick's first time dancing with someone, and he felt his hands and feet were stiff, unsure where to place them. Chen Tian saw his nervousness, though. The benefit of experiencing countless worlds is that one possesses a wide range of skills.
So even though Chen Tian hadn't danced for a long time, he wasn't unfamiliar with the art of dancing. He kindly took his lover's hand, letting him hold onto his waist, and took the initiative to choose the female steps, even giving the man a soothing smile.
Perhaps because of Chen Tian's gentleness, Roderick, who was initially at a loss, gradually began to enjoy this kind of time. The surroundings became increasingly quiet, and the sound of the music became softer.
The two hugged each other and walked slowly on the dance floor. The lights dimmed and everything seemed so soft and romantic.
Roderick felt that this moment was so beautiful that it seemed unreal. He hugged the young man he fell in love with at first sight. This young and noble duke was so proactive and gentle to him.
Roderick was reluctant to let go, wishing the music would never stop and time would stay at this moment.
However, how could Chen Tian be satisfied with just this?
So, after dancing two songs, he noticed that the banquet hall was becoming increasingly darker and quieter, and didn't want to waste his time dancing.
So he simply took Roderick's hand across from him and went to an empty balcony.
After the two people opened the curtain and entered, they could directly see the scenery in the yard from here. After the curtain was closed, it seemed to become a private space.
Faced with such solitude, Roderick felt a little nervous for no reason, but Chen Tian's hand never left his.
They held hands and stared at each other, with endless affection in their eyes.
"Duke Gossett." Roderick swallowed and called Chen Tian, as if he wanted to ask him why he brought him here.
But Chen Tian shook his head, looked at him gently, and said, "Please call me Fanny. Fanny Gossett is my name. Roddy, I want to hear you call me Fanny directly."
Hearing the young duke call him Rody directly and affectionately, the man's heart trembled. Even though he knew it was against the rules, he still whispered, "Fanni."
The boy seemed very satisfied with his nickname, and a big smile appeared on his face. Then he suddenly leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.
Roderick was stunned by Chen Tian's actions and stared at the boy blankly. He saw the boy looking at him with eyes full of love and said, "Dear Rody, from the first time I came here and saw you, I was completely attracted to you.
You are more dazzling than the aurora on Mount Lanshengsi and more charming than the night view on Lake Bisnas.
Your breath is like the breeze in the Lunari Forest, and I am intoxicated by you!
This must be God's will that I fell in love with you at first sight.
So, my beloved Rody, I beg you, please fall in love with me too, okay?"
The boy spoke words of love in a rhythmic manner, praising him without any reservation.
He never thought that those words that seemed to be used by bards to praise and woo love would one day be used on himself. This made Roderick feel unbelievable in a trance. How could the perfect object that the other party was talking about be himself?
Instead, the next second, a hot kiss was imprinted on him. This time, it was not on the cheek, but directly on his lips.
Although it was only a light touch against his lips, it was enough to make Roderick tremble.
The man who had experienced countless battles and remained calm even when fighting against monsters of higher level than himself, now felt that he was about to suffocate.
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