After choosing to leave, they regretted it.

With such a big handle in my hand, why not make good use of it?

After hesitating for a long time, Aize seemed to have finally organized his words and wanted to say something.

"Listen, Heidi, first... ahem—ahem—ahem—this is the thing..."

However, Heidi did not give her this opportunity. She simply stood up, stretched out her hands to hold his face and straighten it, pretending to observe his expression, but actually trying to stop him from continuing.

Want to explain? No way.

How can I ask you to explain something that benefits me? I'll just put it off for now.

After other problems are resolved, I will bring it up casually after a week or two. By then, it will not be Aize's turn to give me an explanation because he missed the opportunity. Instead, I will have to give him an explanation.

In this way, can't you put on the big hat however you want?

You can also strengthen the character:

She only cares about her fiancé's poor health and is so worried about him that she even overlooks a serious problem like infidelity. Shouldn't you, Aize, be grateful?

In short, the words were full of technique, without a trace of emotion.

Heidi wiped her eyes, and the eye drops she had squeezed in immediately flowed down like tears.

"Aize, what's wrong with you? Are you hurt anywhere? Why do you look so pale?"

"I--"

Aize was a little annoyed.

Originally, if he had found an opportunity to end his life and avoid being captured by Villian, the matter would have ended perfectly. Besides himself, there would be no collateral damage or information leaks.

As for his own life, Aize has never cared much.

On the battlefield, you kill me and I kill you, and both sides have equal opportunities and status.

Aize killed so many people directly and indirectly, and when it was his turn, he was scared to death and just wanted to survive? That's impossible.

Besides, compared to being teammates with Leah and the others, what's so scary about death?

So, until just now, Aize was quite calm.

However, now that Heidi has intervened, things are completely different.

The reason why Villian could have a leisurely afternoon tea with him was ultimately because he was too weak. Whether he could be killed or cut was completely in her hands, so it didn't matter what he did.

But that's not the case with Heidi.

As a serious hero, she can at least fight against Villian to a certain extent. If Heidi wants to take her away, Villian is likely to take action directly.

So, can you save your life by fighting?

It is also impossible.

As a defensive hero, Heidi was already restrained by Vivian, and the injuries she suffered in the previous battle had not yet fully healed. Now she came to find him without any armor or weapons.

If he took action, he would still be dead, Heidi would be dragged into the water, and the entire town might be involved and destroyed.

If an important city like Tafia were destroyed, it would likely cause a chain reaction that would drag the entire front down.

If this really happens, then humanity will be wiped out by a single act of adultery. Isn't that outrageous?

That's why Aize was nervous.

As for being suspected of cheating or something…I’m about to die, does it really matter?

Aize's eyes moved back and forth between Heidi and Violet.

Fortunately, Heidi did not recognize Violet - the latter always wore a veil on the battlefield, and she was the only one in the team who had seen her true face.

As for Villian, she just stood aside and watched the show with a smile.

Although I don’t know what this woman is planning, I at least gave Aize some time.

In order to avoid the worst situation, Heidi must be sent away without her knowing the truth.

He sighed to calm himself, then pressed Heidi's shoulders, who were clinging to him, and gently pushed her away, looking into her eyes and said.

"I... ahem - was injured in yesterday's battle, and my Divine Protection... ahem - my Divine Protection is completely damaged."

"The protection... is damaged?"

This was beyond Heidi's expectations. She only knew that Aize was injured, but she didn't expect it to be so serious.

No wonder that crazy woman Leia got so angry.

After all, apart from the Hero's Blessing and the so-called responsibility, there was only some colorless transparent liquid in her mind.

But Heidi didn't care.

Even feel ecstatic.

As a hero, Aize's combat prowess is, in the EQ parlance, as intense as air. Whether he has it or not doesn't really make a big difference; as long as his mind is intact, his value to him remains unchanged.

But the fact that Aize lost the Protection of the Brave, that is, his status as a Brave, is very valuable.

He is nothing now. My identity as a hero and princess can greatly suppress him in status.

If I take this opportunity to do him a favor - for example, give him a chance to return to the team through my own efforts, then Aize will be locked in my hands for the rest of his life.

Of course, this has to be done slowly in the future. Nothing else can be done unless we get him back.

So Heidi couldn't wait to start her performance.

“So what if the protection is damaged!? Leah can’t kick you out just because of this!!”

"No, ahem—she didn't chase me away. I left on my own... so... ahem—you... go back..."

"Alright, stop talking and follow me back to the Holy City!"

Still not giving Aize a chance to explain, the petite princess pulled him up and walked towards the door without saying a word.

"If I report this to the goddess, there will definitely be a solution!!"

This is another of Heidi's plans.

If I directly ask or even plead with Aize to go back, then I will owe Aize a move and will be inferior to him in future interactions.

Therefore, she did not mention anything about returning to the team, but only said that she would take Aize back to treat his injuries.

In this way, not only does he not need to ask Aize for help, but Aize actually owes him a favor. Perfect.

As for after you recover from your injury... whether you return to the Holy City or not is up to you?

The abacus was clacking here, but Aize, who was being forcibly dragged away on the other side, was not so lucky.

Heidi's strength was far greater than his own, and he was unable to resist at all. The rough action also caused the part of his chest that was hit to hurt so much that he finally recovered a little and almost fainted again.

"Wait...it hurts, it hurts--cough cough--cough cough cough--"

However, Heidi was completely immersed in her own calculations, the corners of her mouth gradually rose, and she completely ignored Aize's situation.

Suddenly, a strange gust of wind blew out of nowhere, and the door of the room that had been open just now slammed shut, bringing Heidi, whose expression was becoming increasingly tense, back to reality.

"stop."

Villian, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke.

"Miss, Mr. Aize is my guest now. You want to take him away without even saying hello. Aren't you very ignorant of etiquette?"

The witch who said this had a fake smile on her face, and the dissatisfaction and anger hidden in it were obvious, accompanied by a pressure that was enough to make ordinary people piss their pants.

Of course, Heidi was not an ordinary person after all. She just glanced at the other person with contempt, sneering in her heart.

From the moment she entered the room, Heidi had been deliberately ignoring her, intending to act like she only had eyes for Aize, and by the way, to make Aize even more embarrassed when she brought up the matter later.

After all, she never took this little bitch who came out of nowhere seriously.

What's the result? Just because your face and figure are good, you think you can take advantage of me?

Heidi couldn't stand this.

"My name is Heidi Art, the God-chosen Hero, the Princess and heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Art, and the fiancé of the Hero Aize."

It is necessary to keep it secret for commoners, but not for nobles. After all, the other party cheated first, so they probably wouldn't dare to make it public.

Then she straightened up, put on a righteous look, and continued righteously:

"Therefore, I have an obligation to ensure Aize's safety. Please, 'outsiders', please don't meddle in my affairs!"

Heidi emphasized the word "outsider".

According to her idea, a series of titles and speeches slapped the opponent's face, and this mediocre guy would definitely be scared.

However, it does not.

The purple-haired girl in front of him not only did not flinch at all, but even showed a mocking smile.

"Really? You care so much about your fiancé, it really moved me to tears. But isn't your concern a little too 'rough'? I see that Aize looks very unhappy right now."

Chapter 12: Champagne is not advisable at halftime

Heidi was stunned for a moment after being pointed out by Villian, and then she noticed the rapid coughing and breathing behind her, and quickly turned her head to check the situation.

As she let go, Aize, who was forcibly pulled up from his seat, collapsed directly to the ground.

When Heidi came, she first scared Aize, and when she rushed over to hug him, she hit the injured part, and then she pulled him up and left roughly.

After all the operations, Aize's condition deteriorated visibly, and blood began to flow from the corners of his mouth again.

“Cough cough—cough cough—Puha—cough cough—Fuck—cough cough cough…”

Heidi quickly knelt down beside him, apologized, and slowly helped him up and put him on the seat.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I... I was too impatient... I'm so sorry!!"

He was indeed too impatient, so he exposed such a low-level flaw to this woman. He had to find a way to fool her.

But this fellow Aize, can't he be more capable? He's capable of making it all the way from the Anlin Plains to here, but how come he's so weak in my hands?

Heidi gritted her teeth and kept apologizing, while carefully observing Aize's expression.

Aize pressed his chest, his face full of pain, but he still shook his head.

"Huh—no…it's okay…cough cough cough—"

Heidi breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, even though he has become like this now, Aize has no intention of blaming himself at all. It seems that the character building he did on a daily basis is still effective.

But having said that, it would be inappropriate to force him to leave.

She looked at Villian, outwardly sincere but inwardly reluctant, and pleaded:

"...Please take care of him for me. I'm going to find a carriage and take him back to the Holy City immediately!"

However, Villian shook her head with a gloomy face.

"How long will it take to get back to the Holy City from here? Are you sure his physical condition can make it until we reach the Holy City?"

"I……"

Heidi was speechless and looked at Aize who was lying there in a cold sweat.

Indeed, it became like this after just a slight pull. If it were to be shaken in the carriage for a few days, it would most likely die on the way.

The purple-haired girl in front of him sneered and then asked:

"You haven't even considered this basic question. Is Your Highness worried about your fiancé's safety? Or do you simply want to take him away to avoid any further complications?"

These words hit Heidi where it hurts.

She was indeed anxious to get Aize under her control, and took advantage of her injury to curry favor with him so that she could better use him in the future.

As a result, he was too proud of himself and was hindered by this woman, which was really wrong.

But of course, it cannot be admitted on the surface.

She pretended to be angry and raised her voice to retort:

"Of course I'm worried about his safety! That's why I want to bring him back to the Holy City for treatment as soon as possible! He's my fiancé, so of course I have to consider his safety! I—I…"

As she spoke, Heidi deliberately glanced at Aize a few times, pretending to feel guilty about Aize's condition, and her mood gradually became depressed.

He even knelt down on the ground, covering his face and sobbing.

"No... you're right, I... I was too anxious... I didn't even notice how serious his injury was. I... I... I'm sorry, I'm sorry... But, I'm also worried about him!"