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

Chapter 684 The Taste of the Western Marshal
The following day, Lovi accompanied Philica to the City of No Crown to help her purchase necessary magical supplies for war.

It was said to be a procurement.

In fact, she had already arranged what she wanted through the Fifth Princess's channels. She was just here to inspect the workshop's procedures and also to chat with the experienced craftsmen and ask for their insights.

After a busy morning, the two wandered around the city and found a high-end restaurant. They enjoyed a delicious meal and rested for a while by the window.

Isn't this just like shopping...?

Lowe wasn't really trying to complain, after all, it was rare for Philica to be willing to come out and about like this, and he really hoped that Chloe could learn more from her in this regard.

He looked out at the street.

After the incident with the Craftsmen's Guild, Uncrowned City did indeed achieve the peace it desired, and the entire city gradually prospered. However, Rowe never forgot that this city was originally given to him by Randall.

"..."

And this happened after he stated that he would not betray Lovely.

He even said something like, "Maybe one day you'll suddenly realize that I'm genuinely thinking of you, after all, being well-matched in terms of social standing is very important," which sounded like he was trying to match him up with Lovely.

Lowe wasn't really going to believe her nonsense. After all, he genuinely wanted Scarlett to think about Lucas, and now he'd seen what kind of mess Lucas had turned out to be.

Good intentions without purpose.

That's not much different from having no good intentions.

Back then, the old monster must have foreseen what would happen in Melendale, and Difas must have also foreseen what would happen to the Hooffire Empire now. In the end, the Crownless City did not play any role in the situation in Melendale, and now, apart from providing orders, it will not have any connection with the Hooffire Empire.

The two of them did indeed achieve their goal.

However, there is probably a deeper meaning behind this, not just the hope of seeing him accompany Lovely in the royal city to perform a double act with him, but it is not clear yet.

"Oh dear, you came out on a date with me, but you're looking outside instead?"

"..."

She didn't mention what happened last night, so naturally Luo Wei wouldn't either.

He turned his gaze back and said, "I'm wondering why Randall gave me this city in the first place."

“Heh…didn’t you turn around and throw it to Marcus too?” Philica gently swirled the ice cubes in her glass, as was her habit. “You knew they would anticipate you doing this, didn’t you?”

"That's what I say, but..."

Philica stuffed a piece of takoyaki into his mouth.

“Thinking about things without clues won’t get you anywhere,” she said, resting her hand on her cheek as she took the fork from his mouth. “Isn’t it enough that you know you’re on your way to finding the answer?”

Luo Wei chewed on the octopus meat in his mouth and looked at her with a helpless expression.

“No woman wants a man to come out and think about such serious things,” Felicia smiled, resting her chin on her hand. “It makes it seem like the woman isn’t attractive.”

"...(chews, nods)"

"Hehe, I have a lot of things to do this afternoon, so I'll leave it to you, sir?"

Another busy afternoon, and as she said, there was a lot of stuff... You call this a "a lot"?

Looking at the magical hydraulic press pressing down on him, Luo Wei thought, "This thing is almost half the size of a tractor! It's enough to scare passersby half to death to have it on my shoulders."

Luo-to-Luo-la-da————

Passersby avoided him, looking as if they were afraid he would throw something at them.

After finally finishing his afternoon's work, Rowe placed the thing in front of the portal in Chloe's backyard, clapped his hands, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Philica then walked outside, and Rowe, not knowing why, could only follow.

The two boarded the railcar once again.

Philica didn't say anything the whole way, she just rested her head on the inside seat and quietly watched the city gradually darken into the night.

Luo Wei couldn't figure out what she was thinking, so he didn't ask. According to the plan, they should have returned to the valley just now, since they had told Attana and the others that they would only stay for one night.

When the railcar arrived at the station, the two switched to walking and arrived once again at the venue on Beigongshang Street from yesterday.

"What's wrong? Did you forget something?" Luo Wei asked, looking at the streetlights that had come on.

“Of course,” Philica smiled at him. “Have you finished tidying up your room?”

She pursed her lips and followed her inside. The receptionist at the club naturally didn't stop them. After returning to yesterday's room, Felicia sat on the sofa in the living room and rubbed her ankle wearily.

She must be very tired after walking around all day.

Luo Wei didn't have anything to urge her on. He leaned back on the other side of the sofa. This guy was completely lacking in exercise and would often go for days on end without sleeping. If this continued for hundreds of years, what would become of him?

He made a teasing expression, wanting to laugh at the thought of her aching back and waist.

"Ha... Seeing me like this, you didn't even offer to give me a massage or anything?"

"Just thinking about the look on your face when you tease me," Rowe replied without looking up, "I think it's better to wait until we get back to the valley and have Ah Hu and Lily help you with this."

"Wow, I'm starting to learn something new, this is amazing!"

Luo Wei pursed his lips, thinking that spending the afternoon with her had indeed made him feel much more relaxed. So let her tease him if she wants; it won't hurt him anyway.

Although that hydraulic press was definitely intentional.

He loosened his arms, stood up, walked around the sofa to her, and said helplessly, "Where does it feel sore?"

Philica shook her head, then simply glanced at him calmly. "Did you use the things I gave you last night?"

Luo Wei's eyelids twitched, but he quickly looked away.

"..."

You were just teasing me, weren't you?

Philica bent down and continued rubbing her ankle, chuckling, "I just wanted to know if it would work. Then what's the point of me blocking it for you?"

"Um...um," Rowe replied awkwardly.

"What did you say?"

"……Um."

At that moment, Philica stood up and leaned close to his ear with an enigmatic smile.

"Oh my, I didn't expect you to actually use it," she chuckled, making a rubbing motion with her fingers near his ear, "Imagine my figure popping out like a 'biubiu' sound, huh?"

Luo Wei was so ashamed that he couldn't speak.

Just then, Philica tossed her short hair aside, walked to a table, and turned her back to him, saying, "Oh dear, because someone took it, I have nothing to wear all day." She leaned lightly over the table, and Rowe's gaze immediately turned somewhat awkward.

“Hehe… I was just kidding,” Felicia propped herself up and turned to look at him. “Since you knew you were going to stay overnight, how could you only bring one piece of clothing?”

Then she turned her head away.

"But this one seems a little tighter than yesterday's."

Luo Wei's face turned ashen; he was now certain that she was playing a trick on him.

She really is...

"Hehe," she chuckled lightly, teasingly, "Aren't you going to come over and help me adjust?"

Luo Wei walked across the path between them with a gloomy expression, but what helped her adjust was something else entirely.

Philica: "..."

She smiled, then glanced at me with a hint of amusement. "So direct. Was that what you were thinking of me last night too?"

Luo Wei remained silent, looking at her grass-green, form-fitting long dress, all his thoughts turning to action.

But before he hugged her, he asked, "Why...?"

Philica smiled faintly.

"All those things you did to impress me in the tavern, and how you slapped my butt so hard every time we met," she said resentfully, "and you actually had the nerve to ask me 'why'?"

"But by playing tricks on me like this...aren't you getting yourself involved too?"

Philica smiled again.

"I know you have many lovers, and you won't miss out on me, but you inevitably want to try something different, right?"

"..."

She's...too knowledgeable.

"I wasn't joking with you yesterday. Rather than letting you go out and flirt with other women, it's better to keep you tied down like this. Anyway, I won't be able to escape sooner or later, right?"

"but you……"

"If you ask any further, it'll be a young girl's secret, you know? No... this is an old woman's secret, isn't it?"

She did these things not out of gratitude.

Perhaps it's because they've truly been through so many things together, both painful and joyful, and there were several times when he stood up for her.

And then there was that day under the streetlights, when he caught up with me and genuinely expressed his concern.

Luo Wei gently turned her around by supporting her waist.

"Hehe, what's wrong? Finally want to taste the flavor of Marshal Xi?"

Felicia felt his gaze drawing close, and her eyes held a fear of the unknown.

The line of sight between the two grew shorter and shorter.

Looking back now, exchanging my request for a seat on their warship was probably the best decision I ever made in my life.

"Wait a minute..." Philica suddenly opened her eyes and turned to look to the side, "Domi!"

At her master's call, the cleverly crafted machine girl appeared, her hands covering her eyes, yet she could see clearly through her fingers.

"go out."

Duo Mi: "..."

The mecha girl, wearing a floral dress, flew away dejectedly with her head down.

When their eyes met again, Felicia seemed to realize her predicament, and her eyes trembled slightly.

Lo Wei responded to her with his actions.

Under the lights of the night, as the two embraced and kissed, her fragrance instantly filled their mouths.

……

…………

The next day, early morning.

The half-dwarf, with her beautiful face, rested her eyes on his shoulder, and Rowe gently stroked her back, offering her comfort and tenderness.

Philica smiled with her eyes closed.

The two savored the lingering feeling of the moment, neither speaking, yet it was a very reassuring experience.

Anyway...

The rumors in the tavern are now true...

After an unknown amount of time, Philica gently opened her eyes: "Get up. As for why you stayed an extra night, hehe... you can explain it to them yourself."

Luo Wei: "..."

Older women are indeed very difficult to deal with.

So yesterday's claim of forgetting something here was just a cover-up, wasn't it? She knew herself...

Watching her sit up and tidy herself up like a woman, with her back to him and her hands outstretched as she tied her hair, Luo Wei felt a deep sense of tenderness.

The light red stains on the sheets also testified to the difference in her status before last night and now.

Philica turned around and saw his gaze, and also glanced at the marks.

"Hehe, if I'm in the mood, I'll keep you company again."

Luo Wei moved over and gently hugged her from behind.

Philica's eyes trembled slightly, then she said nothing, closed her eyes to feel the warmth of his embrace, and smiled slightly.

She wasn't immune to jealousy.

But this little girl... she turned her head and gave a gentle smile.

She really knows how to awaken the girlish heart in an old woman like her.

(End of this chapter)