28 [Royalty Arc 27] I Want You

Lance fell into a contemplative silence for a moment, then a smile graced his lips.

"Even if you don't tell me, I still want to ask you to give me a castle to live in."

Lance still had 20% of King Arthur's favorability to complete.

Their gazes locked onto each other, their eyes reflecting clarity and determination. Lance continued, "Do you think anyone would want a disgraced fallen King's toy."

Observing Lance's serene profile, King Arthur felt a pang of longing for the carefree days he wished Lance could return to.

He yearned to see him flourish rather than wither away in the case.

[King Arthur's favorability +10%, bringing his current favorability to 90%.]

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As Lance left the King's Study Room, he thought of the sudden surges of King Arthur's favorability. 

Did it steadily rise, or did it surge in moments of deep connection?