Chapter 60: As a Princess

“But you can’t keep touching me like that!”

Serveyia looked at the fluffy white ball in front of her and let out a helpless laugh.

She really didn’t know how to evaluate the little fox before her anymore.

Clearly so repressed when being a pervert, yet so well-behaved when acting obedient—she truly didn’t know what to say.

Of course, little fox, if you’re still uneasy, you can keep hiding inside your tail.

I just want to hold you, that’s all.

Listening to Serveyia’s words, Lin Sheng hesitantly moved closer, then was pulled into her embrace.

Little fox, if you were given the power to choose, would you want to become the Princess of St. Laia?

Serveyia hugged the little fox in her arms, finding the soft, furry sensation quite pleasant, and couldn’t help but start stroking it.

Little fox, you kept saying you never had a chance before.

I’m a little curious—if you really had the opportunity, what choice would you make?

“I… I don’t know. Maybe in the end, I’d still choose to become a Princess.”

“Why?”

“Well… how should I put it… Before, as an ordinary male college student, both my life trajectory and future plans were things I could see at a glance. To be honest, anyone in that position would probably want some kind of change…”

For Lin Sheng, whether it was joining a regular company or following the expected path of marriage and children, it was already pretty good for a normal person.

But even so, that kind of steady life felt a bit too peaceful.

Deep down, Lin Sheng still longed for excitement.

“So, little fox, you’ve already accepted your identity now, haven’t you?”

“Mm… Anyway, things have gotten to this point. Whether I accept it or not doesn’t make much difference anymore, right?”

“If that’s the case, then there are some things you need to understand—about yourself, about the Princess, and about this continent.”

Hearing these words from Serveyia, Lin Sheng finally perked up.

Here it comes, the Main Quest is finally here.

Lin Sheng knew there was no way Saint Laia would raise him for nothing.

The whole idea of promoting friendly exchanges between races sounded too vague.

There had to be more practical goals, right?

Seeing the little fox stick its head out from the white fluff, Serveyia couldn’t help but think it was incredibly cute.

Lin Sheng’s appearance now strangely reminded her of a Snowman.

“Serveyia, so… is there a new Task you want to give me?”

In fact, Lin Sheng really enjoyed the sense of accomplishment from completing Tasks.

So, if there were simple Tasks he could do, he actually thought that was a good thing.

“Rather than calling it a Task, it’s more like there are some things you need to know, little fox.”

Serveyia spoke while gently stroking the exposed fox ears, causing Lin Sheng to shrink his neck again.

“Although the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox is considered an auspicious beast, not everyone recognizes you as a Princess.”

“So, do I need to find a way to get them to accept me?”

“Of course not.

The idea of being recognized by everyone is wishful thinking.

Even Coins circulating in the Empire encounter customers who don’t care for wealth, let alone people.”

“Then, why are you telling me all this, Serveyia?”

“It’s to make sure you’re careful, little fox. Not everyone is as friendly as those you’ve met. Out of caution, I think you need to be vigilant.”

Serveyia paused, as if choosing her words.

“Some people treat the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox as a Forbidden Prize. Others deliberately seek to incite War and see symbols of Peace as targets for conquest.”

“I—is it really that serious?”

Lin Sheng felt that Serveyia was just trying to scare him.

Real life wasn’t a novel—how could there be so much scheming and trickery?

People always said real-life business battles were simple and straightforward, right?

Politics shouldn’t be that complicated, either.

“To be honest, it’s even more serious. Inside Saint Laia Academy, you might not feel it, little fox, but the truth is you’re the focal point for all the forces on this continent. Countless people are watching you.”

“Some want to win you over, some want to threaten you, and some even want to possess you. That’s why we hope you can protect yourself.”

“But isn’t there still you, Serveyia?”

To Lin Sheng, Serveyia was undoubtedly his protector at Saint Laia Academy.

He’d already started instinctively looking for her whenever there was trouble.

“We might be able to shield you from external threats, little fox.

But we can’t guarantee you won’t walk into danger on your own.”

“I—I’m not that dumb…”

Lin Sheng felt that in Serveyia’s eyes, he was just a child who hadn’t grown up.

Needing to be reminded of even such trivial things.

What a joke.

It’s not like he’s some little girl who could be lured away with a piece of candy.