Their romance storyline only begins on the second playthrough?

Chapter 20 I've Taken Your Future Lover

"Yes, of course."

"Luo, are you really going to do this?"

Rod understood what Felicity's question was asking.

As someone who lived there, Felicity naturally understood Ivina's mental health issues.

In other words, Felicity understood that if he wanted to bring Ivina out, he would have to act as a "doctor" to heal the girl.

"There's no way around it, the rewards are too good to pass up," Rhodes replied helplessly.

Felicity pursed her lips and fell silent.

She understood that only Rhodes could solve this problem.

If it were Rhodes, he could definitely do it. He could safely bring Miss Ivina out, calm things down, and prevent things from getting worse.

Ivina... that poor white-haired girl,

Looking at her, Felicity was reminded of her original self, no... even worse than her original self.

And who was it that rescued me from loneliness back then...? Hmm, wasn't it the person right in front of me?

but--

I still feel a little sad.

"I'm a little... unhappy because you're trying to heal others using the same methods you used to heal me, Luo."

That's just how Felicity is; she'll naturally express any dissatisfaction, thoughts, or ideas she has without much hesitation.

"?"

Rod's face gradually froze.

Why does it feel like I've been caught cheating...?

"I...no, I..."

Rhodes was at a loss for words.

Because Lishiti isn't his girlfriend, there shouldn't be any reason for him to explain, but the problem is, he feels something is wrong if he doesn't explain.

But before Rod could say anything, Felicity quickly interrupted, "Okay, I didn't mean to make things difficult for you, go do it."

"You can't just take the umbrella yourself and then refuse to hand it to someone else who has the same problem, can you?"

"How about this, I'll go with you tomorrow," Felicity blurted out. "It'll be easier to talk with me there."

Rhodes's eyes froze after Felicity's words.

He reached out and rubbed his head, chuckling to himself.

I almost forgot...

That's Felicity for you. She always says those ambiguous things that only couples say when they're jealous, but in the end, she doesn't care at all.

Because she didn't understand what love was at all; she was just saying what she wanted to say.

She has absolutely no sense of boundaries regarding sex; she only has the ability to explain her own behavior.

To put it bluntly, he's incredibly naive, to the point of being almost angelic.

He said helplessly, "Those words you just said... don't say things like that, it was really inappropriate. But, isn't it a bad idea for you to come back with me right after you got back?"

Felicity ignored the first part of the sentence and replied:

"I came back just to see you. What's the point of me coming back if you're gone? To see Professor Merrick?"

They still seem to be in a very ambiguous situation.

This is Felicity's habit.

Therefore, Rod naturally wouldn't care about her charm and said:

"She really did tell you to go find her. Oh well, whatever, who cares about her haughty attitude... If you're going to come with me, you should go to sleep now. Look at the time, you idiot."

"Okay." Felicity nodded. "Let's go back to the house and sleep together."

"?"

Rod opened his eyes again after he had just closed them.

"What does it mean?"

"Sleeping outside is not good; it's damp."

"Is that a problem? The problem is, where am I supposed to sleep?"

"Come with me to my room, or do you want to bother Miss Lilith?"

"Felicity, something's wrong with you."

"Nothing's wrong, it's perfectly normal, okay? We slept together every day when we were little, so it's nothing, right?" Felicity was silent for a long time. "I'm really anxious today. I was still very sad when I heard you were going to die."

"Was it the same when you were a child as it is now?"

"What's different?"

"...You're not listening to me again? How many times have I told you? Boys and girls should keep a certain distance. Friendship shouldn't involve doing this."

"I heard... but the thought of you possibly dying makes me very sad today, afraid that you really will die." Felicity pursed her lips and lowered her head.

"Don't you dare curse me, tsk..."

Rhodes sighed and stood up.

That's it.

A soft quilt is always better than anything outside.

After all, Felicity is someone who can't be taught; that's just how she is.

They don't care about so-called boundaries, nor do they understand what boundaries are.

It's okay to give in to her occasionally.

Most importantly, once she begs Rhodes with that pitiful look, Rhodes really has no way to resist.

The adorable, clueless childhood friend is being affectionate...

Moreover, although Felicity and his friendship were so deep that it was impossible to cultivate so-called love, Rhodes could not deny that if he had to choose someone with whom he could live a stable life for the rest of his days, he would indeed choose Felicity.

A chaotic bunch of strangers is not as simple as a familiar childhood friend.

The only unfortunate thing is that Felicity's character is no different from her sister, and there is no concept of "love".

Dating someone who doesn't know how to be in a relationship is no different from dating an idiot.

It won't work if it lacks emotional meaning and is just a mess.

Every character has flaws...

"Alright, I'll reluctantly agree," Rod replied.

After Rod agreed, Felicity raised her head slightly, revealing a sweet, shallow smile, her eyes like crescent moons, and then she stood up, supporting herself on her knees with both hands.

"Luo, trapped."

She opened her arms—

See, they have no sense of proportion.

This was clearly something only couples would do, and she made the request without any shame.

"...I'm tired too, my dear expert who has been promoted three times, can you please stop exploiting me?" Rhodes sighed, ignoring Felicity's request, and walked straight towards the house.

"Okay." Felicity was a little disappointed, but she followed Rod's footsteps.

but--

She was behind Rhodes, but quickly raised her eyes to gaze at his back.

It was tiring, but it was worth it.

Everything is in progress.

There's no need to rely on those troublesome things.

There's no need to explain those complicated things.

She has plenty of ways to use her past "purity" to deceive Rhodes—

Even if this is bad for Rhodes, it is indeed the most invincible method.

Calling me despicable...? Maybe... but so what?

My great God, please forgive my greed and selfishness...

With your generosity, kindness, and selflessness, you will surely understand me—you can stay peacefully alone in my beloved's room.

As for your future lover?

Let me take it.

A cold glint flashed in her eyes—

We absolutely cannot let Rhodes die again.

Useless gods.