Chapter 58: Husband
"I will need you."
It was Alex's simple principle.
He knew that he would need Stella's power in the future. She was one of the most uniques NPCs whose healing skills were top-notch. Her ultimate skill engraved an image of the beautiful goddess within Alex's heart.
He held her in high regard. Therefore, he hoped she would reciprocate what he did for her and assist him in the future. His principle was to treat people how he wanted others to treat him.
"So you know, Stella… A hero and villain terms have become trending in the players' community. A hero player is a person who treasures the world and its resident. A villain player will do everything for his gain. One protects residents of this world and engages in a friendly relationship. The other would kill them for his gain without a second thought," Alex whispered.
He added with a smile, "On which side do you think I am?"
Stella didn't reply; she kept staring back at him, not even blinking!
Alex chuckled, "I am leaning more toward the hero, but I don't think I am one of them. It's hard to explain…"
Alex clicked his tongue.
Alex glanced once again at Stella's body as he collected his thoughts. Her top pajama was gone, so it was time to take the bottom part.
He would take care of everything in Stella's room, as he had said before. He would take her to the bathroom and take a bath with her. Since she had just a little mess in her room, he also would quickly clean around.
He put his hands on Stella's waist, then grasped her pajama. Slowly, Alex slid down her pants.
That was when his eyes widened, "No panties?"
Stella nodded.
Alex gulped down. He was already too deep. He couldn't betray Stella's feelings as well. If he said that he would take care of her, then he would!
Alex continued.
After Stella's legs went up a little, Alex took off that piece of cloth. He once again recorded too much, but he maintained composure, except for his cheeks which were flushed red.
He threw her pajama into the bin, then lifted his eyes, "I just care about people around me. I just care about people that I have a connection with. Therefore, I can not be a hero."
"…"
"That's it… I guess," Alex closed his eyes; his face contorted a little.
He wasn't pleased by those thoughts, nor he was proud of them. But that was an inseparable part of him that had allowed him to become fearless in the game world.
In the early days of the game, many players struggled with their mentality. They found it hard to fight and exert their abilities against monsters. It was tough for those who wielded weapons such as a sword.
In close contact with monsters, their bodies gave up. Their legs became weak, dropping them onto the ground. And then, they suffered losses.
Alex was different. He threw himself at enemies, read them, and utterly destroyed them.
He was fearless.
It was similar in real life. If someone wounded his beloved or friends, he would pay them back and make them regret their choices.
"…"
Stella felt her heart pounding since Alex before herself was different. He honestly displayed another side to her. His eyes flashed with various emotions, even those that made him feel wrong.
Alex also didn't look at Stella's bare self.
He maintained eye contact, "In the outer world, I had an encounter with the demon goblin. He absorbed humans I had defeated to strengthen himself… Back then, I was with Remia. Her safety was all I cared about.
After we escaped, I continued my journey with her. I no longer thought about those humans at all. I didn't really feel anything during and after their demise," Alex closed and rubbed his eyes as he was disgusted by himself.
It was just a game world.
Nonetheless, Alex treated everyone as if they were real. It was both due to his principles and how genuine the world was.
In fact, if he wasn't like that, he wouldn't have such an honest talk with Stella.
"I detest mindless killing. I would rather live in a world with people smiling and genuinely enjoying their lives. That's why I value ordinary lives and hope for the best for everyone.
But I am not a hero… I wouldn't hold myself back for my beloved. Even if it costs… Ah, damn… I feel like I said too much," Alex awkwardly smiled, "I had those thoughts deeply within me after learning about The Lost Kingdom… It's a burden I have to fix, no matter what and how."
Perhaps, because Stella wasn't talkative, Alex revealed too much of his thoughts. Maybe something else within her made him open himself.
Nonetheless, Alex didn't regret sharing his secrets.
The Deathwill Castle's safety and progress, then The Lost Kingdom's casualties. Those two quests were big quests that would draw many people.
Alex swore to overcome them.
At this very moment, he asked himself a question: Would I stop saving The Deathwill Kingdom's citizens if it meant hurting other regular people?
Alex looked down. His eyes had widened until limits; the resolution was rippling within those, 'I wouldn't. I would do my best to minimize the sacrifices… That's all… I can do… Damn.'
Those events would be on such a big scale that one individual couldn't control all. It would be simply impossible for Alex to not make a choice.
"Husband," Stella suddenly said.
Alex lifted his head and looked at her.
"No hero. No villain. My husband," Stella added.
"Yeah… I am your husband," Alex smiled faintly.
In those words, Alex felt immense support. He felt like Stella was someone too similar to him for a moment. It was like they were two souls that shared the same trait.
As if that was not enough to encourage him, Stella said, "If you took care of everyone, you wouldn't have time for me."
She faintly smiled.
