Vol. 3 Ch. 11

The day had finally arrived for the new school term at Saint Heath Academy.

True to his promise, Leon brought Aurora along to see Noa off to school.

Since the Leviathan ‘school bus’ wasn’t available to drop students off, most parents personally escorted their children to school, making it quite the lively day.@@novelbin@@

But the liveliest of all was the Melkvey family.

While most dragon families consisted of two or three members, given that traditional dragons adhered to a “few but strong” policy regarding offspring—many even having only one child—the Melkvey family showed up as a party of five.

They were practically equivalent to two and a half clutches of egg-born young dragons.

The Silver Dragon Queen and her husband, who preferred not to flaunt his dragon tail, walked hand in hand with their eldest daughter, each carrying one of their younger daughters in their arms.

If they had one more child, Rosvisser would probably have to use her tail to wrap around it.

The sight made other parents stop and stare, their feelings a mix of surprise and awe.

It wasn’t envy, nor was it disdain—just plain amazement.

“I heard the Silver Dragon Queen is just over two hundred years old, and she already has three kids... How can they manage?”

“What do you think her husband is, just decoration? I heard that guy is good with both kids and fighting—a true all-rounder~”

“Really?”

“Of course! The Silver Dragon Queen is famous among the young dragon lords for being exceptional, so her husband can’t be anything less.”

“Hmm... I’ll talk to my clan leader about establishing diplomatic relations with the Silver Dragons.”

“...”

Leon listened to the murmurs around them, then leaned over to whisper into Rosvisser’s ear,

“We seem to be even more famous than last term.”

Last term, not only had the two of them been the talk of the school after their heartwarming display at the entrance ceremony, but they had also dominated the parent-child sports day with their remarkable coordination and skills, winning over all the competitors and spectators alike.

The legend of the “Silver Dragon Special Forces” had spread among the parents.

As for the students, Noa K. Melkvey was now regarded as the one true goddess of this school year.

Leon had thought that would be the peak of their fame.

But apparently, after a single vacation, their notoriety had only increased.

*Well, they’re a perceptive bunch,* Leon mused.

“I expected this,” Rosvisser said.

“Expected?”

“Of course.”

Rosvisser continued, “With all the chaos caused by Bligh and the others recently, word spread throughout the dragon community. Your glorious feat of slaying six dragons in ten seconds is now a household tale.”

“Oh, so that’s why...”

“Mm. But remember, internal dragon conflicts aren’t a topic to be discussed at Saint Heath Academy—it’s a strictly neutral institution,” Rosvisser reminded him.

Leon nodded. “Understood.”

Together, the couple and their children made their way to the school building, heading straight for Noa’s class in the Young Dragon division.

This term, Noa was promoted to the senior group of the Young Dragon division. According to her homeroom teacher, she was the youngest dragon in recent decades to achieve such outstanding grades.

As they approached the classroom, the homeroom teacher was there to greet the parents.

When she saw Leon and his family, she warmly welcomed them.

“It’s good to see you again, the Melkvey family,” the teacher said with a smile. She crouched down to pinch Noa’s cheek gently. “Noa has grown quite a bit, hasn’t she?”

Between the ages of three and ten, dragon cubs experience their most rapid growth.

Not only Noa, but even Moon had grown significantly.

Leon had already predicted that by the end of the year, his two eldest daughters would no longer be “tiny lolis,” but rather “medium lolis.”

Ah, time flies, the father sighed.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the teacher, it was time for Noa to return to class and prepare for the first day of the new term.

Before she left, Leon knelt down, placing his hands on his daughter’s shoulders, and said,

“Study hard. Just because you’ve already reviewed the material at home doesn’t mean you should stop paying attention in class. Keep reinforcing your foundation—it’ll make learning more advanced magic much easier later on, okay?”

Noa obediently nodded. “Yes, Dad.”

“Eat breakfast on time. You’re in your growth spurt right now, so you can’t afford to skip meals.”

“Mm-hmm.”

“Make sure to go to bed before ten o’clock, or you’ll get dark circles under your eyes.”

“Okay.”

“And don’t get into fights with your classmates,” Rosvisser added from the side.

“Yes, Mom.”

Leon leaned in close to his daughter and whispered,

“But if someone picks on you first, don’t hold back. As long as you don’t kill them, hit them as hard as you can. If they complain to their parents, don’t worry—Dad’s got your back.”

Noa stifled a giggle and nodded. “Got it, Dad.”

Rosvisser, overhearing the not-so-quiet “conspiracy” between father and daughter, sighed helplessly and shook her head.

With her parents’ advice given, it was time for her two younger sisters to say goodbye.

Moon sidled up to Noa, gently clutching her sleeve, her head lowered and her little antenna drooping as she mumbled, “Big Sis, Moon’s going to miss you...”

Noa smiled and reached up to tousle her little sister’s hair. “I’ll be back on the weekend—it won’t be long. Be a good girl, okay?”

“Will you miss me too?”

Your little sister complex sibling ignored your reassurances and stared up at you with wide, watery eyes.

Noa’s heart melted. She cupped Moon’s chubby cheeks in her hands.

“Of course. I’ll miss you, too. I’ll even dream about you.”

“Yay~”

With Noa’s promise, Moon’s spirits lifted slightly.

Then it was Aurora’s turn.

The pink-haired girl clung to Noa for a while, calling her “Big Sis” over and over again.

Finally, Noa gave her some advice. “Try not to uppercut Dad too often at home. His body gets weak in phases.”

“Mm, I know, Big Sis.”

After all the farewells, Noa waved and turned to run into her classroom.

Moon, however, lingered, watching Noa’s retreating figure with a wistful look. Her big sister was leaving, and she wouldn’t see her for five whole days.

In the world of children, time passed very... very... slowly.

Especially after the end of a vacation, when the sudden absence of Noa hit Moon hard.

For a sister complex like her, it was going to be an excruciating five days.

“Second Sister, let’s go.”

Aurora gently took Moon’s hand.

Moon snapped out of her daze and looked at the little pink-haired girl by her side.

A small smile tugged at her lips, banishing some of the sadness from her face.

Thank goodness she still had a little sister.

This happiness was something only a family like theirs—one with plenty of children—could understand. Not even two-child families could experience it.

After all, the Melkvey family wasn’t short on kids!

“Okay! Let’s go!”

The two little dragon girls walked hand in hand, following Leon and Rosvisser toward the exit.

But they hadn’t gone far before Moon turned back to look.

By now, Noa had reached the classroom door, where a girl slightly taller than her greeted her warmly and linked arms with her.

The two girls laughed and walked into the classroom together.

And Moon saw it all.