National Destiny: Starting with a gender-swapped role as Artoria

"If... if you don't want to talk about it... I... I'll head back now..."

Wu Yue closed his eyes, feeling as if what had just happened was a dream. He didn't know why he suddenly thought of Artoria and felt a sense of betrayal towards her, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

After saying that, Wu Yue was about to get out of bed and leave.

"Wait...wait a minute, Wu Yue!"

Xiao Nan panicked and immediately grabbed Wu Yue's wrist!

"Don't go yet..."

Wu Yue was pulled back and didn't answer Xiao Nan's question, while Xiao Nan looked unwilling...

He gritted his teeth...

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I've decided to take a gamble...

A sudden yank!

"Huh? -- Ugh! --"

Wu Yue was pulled back in an instant! Xiao Nan took advantage of the situation to support Wu Yue on both sides, looking down at him from above.

"I've already specifically told you to come find me at 3 a.m., when it's quiet at night. Don't you understand what I mean?"

Xiao Nan spoke, her eyes carrying a hint of questioning.

"I...I thought you had something important to do..."

"Since you knew this would happen, why did you still come to my room?"

Xiao Nan interrupted Wu Yue before he could finish answering.

"We've come this far, are you planning to run away and leave me here alone?"

"I...wait...no..."

Wu Yue was somewhat taken aback by the current actions, her mind a jumble, and she didn't know how to respond for a moment. She avoided eye contact while rambling incoherently...

Wu Yue's wet bangs covered her eyes, making it impossible for Xiao Nan to see her expression.

Xiao Nan lifted it aside and found Wu Yue looking at her; he really had very beautiful emerald green eyes.

"You can now make eye contact with me normally."

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Wu Yue suddenly shoved Xiao Nan away! He spoke with utmost seriousness!

"Listen to me, Xiao Nan!"

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Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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Author's Note: This chapter underwent numerous revisions; I would call it the most exhausting one yet. Nearly 3000 words were cut, with less than 2000 words remaining.

Chapter 201 Al... Artoria... let me explain...

"You can make eye contact with me normally now~"

Xiao Nan slowly approached...

"……wait……"

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Artoria listened outside the door, her head down, so that no one could see her expression.

She simply turned around calmly, then went back to her room and closed the door.

Stayed up all night.

Lying on her side in bed, Artoria quietly watched the dim sky outside the window as dawn gradually broke.

I turned over, trying to close my eyes, but as soon as I calmed down, the sounds I heard yesterday would replay in my ears.

Wu Yue's voice was originally meant to belong only to herself, and only she could hear it.

That sound of enjoyment...

I'm so angry and confused. Why would they make that sound? If they wanted to fight back... why didn't they fight back?

fed up……

She got up, put on her cotton slippers, and opened the door.

"Eh?"

Wu Yue was standing at his room door, just about to close it, when he heard a sound and turned around to see Artoria opening her door as well, which surprised him.

"Ah~ Artoria, good morning... um..."

Wu Yue wanted to greet her, but Artori "820" Ya ignored him and turned to walk towards the kitchen.

Wu Yue looked at Artoria's retreating figure with some confusion. He reached out as if to call out to her, but ultimately failed to do so.

Only his own hand was suspended in mid-air.

What's wrong with Artoria today? She's acting strange. Ignoring others like that doesn't seem like something she'd do, since she's usually so serious about everything.

Somewhat doubtful, Wu Yue hesitated for a moment, but still decided to follow.

Artoria went to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, took out a bottled drink, and tried to unscrew the cap, but it was a bit tight, and her hand slipped, so she couldn't unscrew it.

"Give."

Wu Yue reached out, smiling, and handed the bottle opener to Artoria.

Artoria didn't turn to look at Wu Yue or anyone she knew. Instead, she put the drink back in the refrigerator and turned to walk towards the bathroom.

Wu Yue was ignored once again, standing there blankly in the position of handing over the bottle opener.

But he reacted quickly.

"Wait a moment!"

Wu Yue stepped forward and grabbed Artoria's wrist, stopping her in her tracks.

"What happened? What's wrong with you? Tell me what's wrong! Did I do something wrong?!"

I finally asked.

Strange, the atmosphere this morning is weird...

What's wrong with Artoria? Why is she ignoring me? Or even completely disregarding me? Is it my fault? Did I do something wrong?

And the usually serious and earnest Artoria would actually do something like ignoring people and treating them like they don't exist...

Artoria didn't turn around immediately. Instead, she forcefully shook off Wu Yue's wrist and turned back to look at him expressionlessly.

Looking at her disheveled pajamas, at her flushed face from last night… a flush that belonged to someone else…

anger……

Anger and shame welled up inside me...

Don't touch me with your filthy hands! It's disgusting!

Artoria finished speaking with obvious disgust, and without offering any explanation, walked away, ignoring Wu Yue's astonished expression.

Wu Yue froze... his mind went blank... that look in Artoria's eyes just now...

It's about hating yourself...

Why……

Wu Yue involuntarily touched his chest... he could feel it pounding wildly...

I'm a little scared...

I couldn't help but think about what happened yesterday... Was it really yesterday...? Did Artoria find out somehow...?

“Al…”

Wu Yue wanted to call out her name, but in the end, he couldn't bring himself to say it...

Slowly lower your head...

Artoria went to the bathroom, stood by the sink, and looked at herself in the mirror...

Her long hair cascaded down to her shoulders, her beautiful and resolute face, and her lovely emerald green eyes revealed an emotion—a triumphant emotion.

A feeling of pride...

That's how it should be...

It should be about disappointing Wu Yue, making Wu Yue worry, and feeling smug...

Recalling the moment he left, Wu Yue lowered his head, his face showing confusion and disappointment...