It's not the protagonist, what does it matter if you are trapped in the Shura field

Chapter 629: He mentioned liking her three times in a row (4900 words)
That evening, Lovely hosted a grand banquet for the arriving reinforcements.

She and Artetana, as the lord of the territory, sat in the main seats. The rest were their own people and high-ranking officials from various churches and theocratic states. The Mother Goddess's tent, which was usually spacious, seemed crowded for the first time, making Artetana think about whether a more suitable banquet venue should be built.

That's really unnecessary.

Orcs have a custom of inviting guests to their tents to enjoy food together. The council tent is also in the same place, which is why her tent is built so large. It's not to symbolize her status, but because orcs are a hospitable race, and inviting friends to their home makes people feel closer.

The valley was brightly lit at this time, and the open-air banquet allowed everyone to gather around the campfires, enjoying delicious food and fruit wine, experiencing a unique atmosphere.

Lovely glanced at the guests at the banquet, many of whom she had met a year ago.

Her face darkened.

Although thanks to her, she was able to easily strike up a conversation with these clergy members today, doesn't that mean some nobody had foreseen this situation a year ago and had her build up those connections beforehand? While it's like paving the way for her in advance, it's inexplicably frustrating...

if not.

Luo Wei sat to the side and took a sip of fruit tea. Otherwise, he would be crazy to drag her to the northernmost part of the continent for a pilgrimage.

Even if they only become familiar with her, these churches can immediately associate her with who she is and what kind of style and impression she has when deciding whether to join her camp, instead of being completely clueless like when they hear about the Second Prince Lucas and have to ask around and rely entirely on their imagination. So it is necessary to make a good impression in advance.

“Everyone… I am very grateful that you have come from afar,” Attana said sincerely, moved. “This is the first time that the orcs have welcomed such important guests. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality.”

“Not at all,” said an archbishop of the Faquan Church. “We usually live a hard life, and it’s rare to have such hospitality. In the Holy City, we’re almost sick of eating nothing but roasted meat.”

“And this isn’t the first time,” the swordsman of the Dawn Cavalry said. “In the era of the Old Gods, humans and orcs were allies who had sworn an oath and fought side by side in the war of the gods.”

"Thank you for the hospitality." The long-haired man with bandages covering his eyes clasped his hands together in front of him.

Without exception, everyone present was a ruler with status and prestige in the divine world, as well as a great sage and hero who appeared in church books and legends. Divine beings alone accounted for a small portion of them, and each of them could have their own resume published as a book.

Luo Wei looked at the blindfolded, long-haired archer, the god-level "Lone Archer," who had many heroic deeds in the southwestern part of the continent, including slaying a level-three divine dragon, making him a true legendary figure.

Those who can achieve this feat are already among the best of the best. Anything beyond that should be considered an exception. The first person I met, Anai Ning, was actually at this level.

However, this idiot doesn't have the bottleneck that most people would consider.

"Haha! So many friends, I'm so happy!"

"Lu Yi is happy too, yay! Let's all eat meat together!"

Liya Lan sat on the other side with a normal expression. Although she had seen and heard enough strange things today, there was actually a high-ranking demon god at the banquet, in addition to the evil demon.

Urs felt a little awkward under the gaze. He had considered whether it would be better if he didn't attend, but Rowe said that there might be information he wanted among these people, and he would have to make contact with them sooner or later.

Elsa stood by, indignant.

Damn it... How dare these people look directly at that person like that!

Although the Kingdom of Lezhiman is a theocratic legal state jointly established by the Light and Dark factions, the Church of Prayer is undoubtedly a church of the Light faction. Therefore, all the allies that Liyalan has brought in are all church organizations of the Light faction, and are completely hostile to the Seventy-Two Pillars of Solomon. Moreover, the one in front of us is one of them.

But this is what Lo Wei wanted.

Putting aside the fact that this is indeed helping Urs find the clues he wants, many of these people participated in the war of gods nineteen years ago. Moreover, after the orcs had their own tribal territories, they were defined as an alien race and would sooner or later be labeled as part of the dark faction. Therefore, fighting alongside them means being prepared to be accused of being allied with the dark faction at any time. It is also a prelude to cooperation with the Yin God Cult later.

Besides, he himself is a demon god core deity, it's just that no one present could tell.

“I never expected to see demons here,” a priestess from the Church of the Blue Moon chuckled. “I thought they were a solitary race. I hope they won’t play any too many pranks on us.”

"Luyi wouldn't do that! Luyi is very obedient! Ayining, don't you think so?~"

“Ah? Yes,” Ayining, who was suddenly called out, was a little reserved and not very comfortable in this situation. “She has been with us for almost two years and knows the rules of the human world.”

"Really?" the priestess of Qingyue laughed. "I didn't expect you to get along so well with such a rare and eccentric high-ranking species as the Wicked Demon. I'm also a little interested."

Not only demons, you might even encounter the Sand Demon here... well, it wouldn't be surprising if you met your own god someday.

"Rare? You mean there's very little exposure?"

"Hehehe... Yes, isn't she interesting?"

The priestess had just turned her head with a smile when she was glared at by her archbishop. Of course, the fact that this priestess could appear in such a setting meant that she was a saint-level figure in their church.

Only then did Lia Lan turn her gaze to Vimir.

Shatis didn't come, after all, her physical condition wasn't suitable for being in a large group of people, but Liyalan didn't intend to introduce Vimir to the public right now, so she didn't even glance at her today.

To some extent, the reason these church forces came here, besides the fact that the Fifth Princess knew the truth, was because the Church of Prayer had a saintess within its ranks.

This is too much for her to bear right now. Let her bear this weight now. The expectations of so many theocratic powers are just an unnecessary burden for her.

During her time here, she will help her prepare for that day.

“Love Brook, I know you!” a priestess from the Church of the Sunfire suddenly exclaimed. “I heard you won the runner-up title in this Elite Tournament of the Azure Dragons, is that right?! I was the runner-up last year, and I’m really looking forward to playing against you!”

Shaye: (▼ヘ▼#)
Seeing this, Mena paused for a moment and then immediately stood up: "Hello everyone, my name is Mena, and I'm from Luo Wei's future home, sob sob sob?!"

Ayining pressed her down, feeling overwhelmed by the stares of everyone around her. Couldn't she stop talking nonsense in such a serious manner?

Mena sat down again and looked in the corresponding direction. "Ah, he wasn't looking at me again."

Ayining pursed her lips, lowered her head and kindly reminded her, "Is it possible that you're being too proactive?"

Mena then turned to look at her.

What's wrong with actively seeking your own happiness?

These words made Ayining's pupils tremble as she stood there, stunned.

……

After dinner.

Although the princess did not attend, everyone in the treasury received a dessert made by her own hands after the meal, and Liya Lan also paid a personal visit.

After discussing the valley defenses with Philica and confirming that Lucas's army was in dire straits, Rowe looked in the direction the girls were heading and wondered if he should go to the hot springs to join the fun. On the way, he saw a building in the distance with its lights still on.

Once outside, he opened the door and heard the sound of blacksmithing inside. A red-haired girl was sitting with her back to the furnace, constantly striking the sword in her hand.

This time she was unusually focused and didn't even notice him coming in until she paused for a moment and coughed lightly before turning her head.

"Luo Wei?"

"Why didn't you go to the banquet?"

Looking at the tools, forging materials, various metal parts, and gear hubs scattered all over the ground, it was even more chaotic than before, making it impossible to step on them. From here, even part of her own image was obscured.

Chloe turned around and stood there, then raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her brow. "Hehe, after all, there are things I want to do."

She built the hot springs before, but didn't try them out herself.

Luo Wei glanced at her. "Come on, come out with me."

"Huh?" Chloe turned her head, looking hesitant. "But here..."

"You're not listening to me anymore?"

Luo Wei wasn't joking with her. She had been locked in the workshop for who knows how long, so he planned to take her to soak in the hot springs with them.

Chloe was still hesitant, looking at him as if she had some request in mind.

“Um…Love,” she looked at him helplessly, “could you stay with me a little longer like last time?”

"Last time, were you referring to the time I was drunk and watching you forge iron next to me?"

"Yes... could you spend some time with me like that time?"

Seeing how sincere she was, Luo Wei didn't know what to say. However, the tools and parts scattered all over the floor... it really was quite something.

"Wait a minute, I'll clear a path for you right now!"

“No need.” He shook his head, and just like last time, he carefully moved over the gap in the ground, making sure not to touch the parts. “Pfft…” Chloe laughed as she looked at him, “Love, you’re like a cat.”

"You really dare to say that."

Every time I see her, I have to go through some kind of obstacle course. Is it some kind of obstacle course challenge? In the end, I see the same pile of things around her, and I can only sit down with my back to her, just like last time.

If she really gives in, cleaning up these parts alone will take until tomorrow morning.

The two sat back to back in front of the fireplace.

"Let's make this clear beforehand, I'll take you out when things are almost done, so don't try to get away with this."

“Haha… okay,” Chloe leaned back a little, “I won’t keep you here forever.”

Rowe remained still, listening quietly as she continued to focus on forging.

Actually, I saw what she was doing as soon as I came in.

A sword that will never break.

Sometimes I wonder if the challenge is set too high. After all, even in the realm of gods, there are almost no weapons that are indestructible. Even the weapons of war gods have nicks left by powerful enemies. Gods are eternal, so how can we expect weapons forged by humans to be the same?

But he couldn't bring himself to tell her that the weapon she had made was already good enough and to advise her to give up, since he had said he would wait for her to finish making it no matter how long it took.

Besides, she didn't neglect her own tasks.

Moreover, she did her best to handle the drainage problems caused by the heavy rains and to build a new hot spring for them.

In the end, she stopped hammering herself.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Luo Wei didn't say anything. He felt her turn around, so he turned around too and gently touched her head with his hand.

"hey-hey……"

Chloe obediently enjoyed it.

Moreover, she was inside again today...

After thinking for a moment, Luo Wei still spoke up to remind them: "There must be artisans among the church army from the valley. If you want to exchange techniques with them, you should dress more carefully, just like you did in Lezhiman."

"Mmm...!" She nodded vigorously. "I will do what Luo Wei said! It's just that sometimes it's really hot and stuffy."

Her physique might actually not be suitable for being a craftsman.

However, it cannot be denied that she also possesses unparalleled talent. It can only be said that overcoming this problem made her more determined, and she truly put in more effort than the average person.

"And I actually have some today!"

"Um……?"

"After all, some craftsmen I know might come looking for me, so I made some preparations after I heard that the church was going into the valley."

She complained, then reached behind her back and twisted something as if she was about to take it out.

hey hey...

Kurosi pulled a white miniature phone out of her collar and held it up to show him, as if to prove herself. "Look."

I saw it...

"Hurry up and put it away," Luo Wei thought, his face full of black lines, so embarrassed he was practically steaming.

She really lacked any self-awareness as a girl in front of him.

"That's much easier!" Chloe smiled, then noticed his reaction. "Love, what's wrong all of a sudden? Are you feeling unwell?"

She swayed back and forth in front of him.

Hmm...? Luo Wei is acting strangely. Why is he avoiding my gaze?

Luo Wei: "..."

Seeing that he was keeping his head down and not saying anything, Chloe didn't think much of it and gently hugged him.

"I've always really enjoyed meeting you, and I love having you with me like this... It would be strange if I said I didn't like it, hehe..."

“Hmm…ah.”

“I always remember what you told me: no matter how long it takes, you will wait for me to finish making the sword. So even though I’m stuck like this now, I’ve never thought of giving up.”

“Hmm,” Rowe glanced to the side and gently patted her back, “I will wait. You don’t need to rush to do it.”

“Thank you, Lowe…” Chloe choked up slightly. “I’m really glad to have met you.”

The girl hugged him even tighter, pressing Luo Wei, who was supporting himself with one hand, back slightly. He looked at her with a moment of embarrassment; she really was…

The thought of those words filled Chloe with indescribable emotions. What she cared about wasn't how much help he had provided, or his continued trust in her regarding the craftsmanship, but rather that it was only when he uttered those words that she felt it was truly wonderful to have met him and become a craftsman.

"Luo Wei, I..."

For some reason, she suddenly wanted to kiss him again, but Chloe felt a little embarrassed and didn't know how to say it. She adjusted her position to hug him better. It was as if some part had fallen off them both earlier, pressing against her stomach. Without thinking, she reached out her hand—

For a moment, the two of them stopped there.

Chloe took five seconds to react, then slowly raised her head slightly. "Love... could this be...?"

Luo Wei: "..."

The two exchanged an awkward glance, and Chloe didn't dare to move her hand.

She seemed to realize something only now, and said somewhat uncertainly, "Because...me?"

Luo Wei: "..."

The two exchanged an awkward glance, and Chloe's face flushed with embarrassment.

"Actually, I... am quite happy. I didn't expect... that you would treat me like a girl."

She didn't even know what she was saying. Her ears burned as she glanced at Luo Wei, and the two of them made an awkward eye contact for the third time.

Chloe: "..."

Luo Wei: "..."

The distance between their eyes was really too close, and Chloe wasn't sure if it would be better to take her hand away. Her face flushed, and she didn't know what to do.

"Will...Love also develop feelings for me?"

For the fourth time, they awkwardly locked eyes. Chloe blinked as she looked into those pupils, and almost simultaneously, they both closed their eyes and gave their answer.

The last shred of reason snapped the moment their lips touched. The two embraced and kissed passionately, their kiss growing more intense. Chloe kept her eyes tightly shut, yet inexplicably felt incredibly happy, as if she had been blessed with yet another possibility among all the possibilities—a possibility she had been so careful to even dare to hope for.

“Love…”

It's too late to be shy now. Chloe never expected him to be so enthusiastic towards her. She covered her face in embarrassment, but he pulled her away, as if to make her realize what a serious misunderstanding she had made, and made her fully show him the expression on her face.

Lying on the pile of parts, she was completely unable to think about where to put them later, and wholeheartedly accepted everything about him.

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(End of this chapter)