Vol. 1 Ch. 44

The couple stayed up for several nights, finally understanding each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

The average score on the test questions also surpassed 80. If they performed normally, their family assessment shouldn’t have any issues.

In truth, Rosvitha didn’t stay up late often. Once it passed midnight, her biological clock would prompt her to go to bed. However, the reason she stayed up late for exam preparation, apart from “for the daughters, no matter how tough or tiring, it’s worth it,” was also…

Listening to Leon’s past “dark history” was just too stimulating.

A human’s short twenty-year life could be both fascinating and abstract. However, looking back at herself, in her over two hundred years of dragon life, except for childhood, almost every day was dull and monotonous. This monotony permeated her life, especially after becoming the Silver Dragon Queen. However, a bit of joy entered her monotonous life at some point.

Did it start with the birth of her daughters?

Or was it from… Leon waking up?

Well, it had nothing to do with tomorrow’s exam. Rosvitha shook her head, choosing not to dwell on these thoughts.

After working overtime for several nights, they finally reviewed all the family assessment test questions from the past few years. Their understanding of each other had deepened a bit.

On the evening before departing for the academy, the couple sat at opposite ends of the couch. Leon looked completely drained, while Rosvitha wore a solemn expression.

The room was quiet, with only the repetitive mechanical sound of a grandfather clock. Moonlight streamed in through the window, accompanied by a faint cool breeze. Leon couldn’t help but wrap his clothes around himself.

Rubbing his slightly cold nose, he glanced at Rosvitha. She sat quietly on the couch, one hand supporting her forehead, with a slight frown. Besides fatigue, there was some significant pressure on her.

Having pressure was normal. After all, this was a significant matter related to whether Noia could successfully enroll in St. Hys Academy.

Leon opened his mouth, wanting to express some concern for her. But the words stopped at his lips and were swallowed back.

After sitting for a while, Leon said, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back.”

But before he could get up, Rosvitha said, “Wait.”

“What’s wrong?”

Rosvitha closed her eyes and asked gently, “You’ve worked hard these past few days.”

“Well… it’s okay. I’m used to it.”

“Are you tired?”

Leon shrugged slightly, “A bit.”

Rosvitha made a soft sound of agreement and then raised her hand, pointing to the bathroom in her room, “Go take a shower and relax.”

Leon blinked, “Shower… in your room?”

“Yeah.”

“No, I don’t want to. I’m not used to taking showers in other people’s rooms.”

“Especially in your dragon mother’s room.”

Rosvitha rested her head on one hand, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed. There was impatience in her tone as she urged, “Hurry up. After you’re done, you can go back.”

Leon got up reluctantly and then tiptoed into the bathroom. He undressed, turned on the hot water, and warm water sprayed, flowing gently down from the top of his head.

Leon propped himself up with one hand against the cold tiles, unable to understand why the dragoness was acting so strangely.

She insisted on making him shower here for no apparent reason. He couldn’t shake the feeling of discomfort and lack of security.

Click—

As the voice fell, the light in the bathroom instantly went out. Leon’s heart skipped a beat, and quickly turned off the hot water. Immediately after, in the dark bathroom, a faint purple glow flickered.

“Dragon pattern? Hiss—bad!”

She was indeed the big mother dragon scratching at the door—no good intentions.

Leon quickly felt around in the dark and found his clothes, but the bathroom door suddenly swung open before he could put them on. The light from the living room poured in, casting the silhouette of a tall figure. The figure was slender and graceful, with a delicate and charming demeanor.

And her chest also shimmered with a purple light. The figure slowly stepped in, and her fair jade-like feet touched the bathroom tiles.

“Rosvitha…?”

Click—

She closed the bathroom door, and the light was instantly cut off. Leon could only roughly determine her position through the faint light of the dragon pattern and the sound of footsteps. The glow approached closer and finally stopped in front of him.

“Once the dragon pattern resonates, you can’t escape,” Rosvitha whispered in the darkness.

Leon swallowed nervously, “So, what’s the reason this time?”

“Reason? I haven’t thought of one yet. I’ll figure it out after we’re done.”

With that, she didn’t allow Leon to ask further questions, reaching out her arms and embracing Leon’s neck. Her dragon pattern gently adhered to Leon’s scalding chest, and her long, flexible tail unconsciously entwined around Leon’s waist.

In the darkness, the sound of water gradually surged, and the skin rubbing against the tiles produced a distinct sound.

It was unclear how much time passed. Leon lay in the bathtub, his already weakened body once again drained. Rosvitha lay opposite him, staring blankly at the water’s surface.

After a long silence, the mother dragon spoke faintly, “I understand.”

Leon tilted his head back, gazing at the bathroom ceiling, despairingly saying, “You understand nothing.”

“I understand the reason for this time.”

“Your Majesty, I’m all ears.”

“I’m under too much pressure.”

Splash—

Leon suddenly sat up, “If you’re under pressure, then be under pressure. Why put it on me?”

Rosvitha gathered her scattered thoughts, returning to her usual indifferent expression. “There are two main ways to deal with pressure—one is to transfer it, and the other is to release it. Now that I’ve transferred the pressure to you, I get the release—it’s perfect. Besides~”

The queen slowly lifted her slender lotus arm, causing ripples in the water. “You told me before about winning some championships. Now, add one more for handling pressure. What’s the problem?”

“You—”

“Didn’t you come over with this attitude a few days ago?”

Leon gritted his teeth, “I need a word harsher than ‘frustrating’ to describe you, mother dragon.”

“I’ll give you two, moderate relaxation and a balance of work and rest,” Rosvitha said, stretching her exquisite body. “Anyway, I feel comfortable. Thank you, Leon.”

After the rain, the air was refreshing, and the pressure of “preparation” these days had been temporarily relieved.

“So, dear dragon slayer, are you staying to continue helping me relieve stress or wiping yourself off and going back to sleep?”

The answer to her question was the sound of water fleeing in a hurry, along with the words, “You wait for me, mother dragon.”

The next morning, in front of the temple courtyard.

“Mama, why does he look like he hasn’t closed his eyes all night?”

Noia looked at Leon, who seemed as if—no, not as if, but indeed emptied, and asked.

Rosvitha was clear-headed and refreshed, her face rosy. Greedily, she took a breath of the fresh morning air and lazily stretched,

“Mama doesn’t know either, Leon. Did you not sleep well last night?”

“Did you f***ing not keep track of whether I slept well or not in your heart?” Leon muttered through gritted teeth.

Rosvitha waved her hand, “Alright, alright. Pull yourself together. Today, we’re going to take the test with Noia.”

Rosvitha spread her wings and transformed into a giant dragon. Leon also slapped his face, forcing himself to wake up a bit.

Father and daughter climbed onto Rosvitha’s back one after the other. The silver dragon flapped its wings and soared into the sky. When they went for the test this time, they didn’t bring Muen along since it wasn’t for leisure.

Muen obediently agreed to stay home, waiting for Dad, Mom, and sister to return. The three of them proceeded to St. Hys Academy without worries. The academy was located in the heart of the dragon territory, a very safe place.

Even if all the races joined forces to flatten a dragon city in a day, it would take a year and a half to reach the gates of St. Hys Academy.

Although the dragon race split into hundreds of small tribes a long time ago, when it came to places like the Sky City and St. Hys Academy, they would still unite to defend against external threats. It would take a few hours of flight from the Silver Dragon Temple to the academy.

After some time of departure, Leon recovered from his seemingly emptied state. He looked up at Noia sitting in front. Her face was as icy as usual. But there was a clear hint of worry and anxiety.@@novelbin@@

Leon chose his words carefully, intending to do some final mental preparation for his eldest daughter. He understood Noia’s character—ambitious, with high self-demands and standards. So, he placed himself and Rosvitha on the same starting line as Noia.

What he expressed wasn’t “Mom and Dad are your strongest shield,” but rather, “Mom and Dad will strive alongside you.”

This sense of recognition was what Noia needed. And Noia’s reaction also proved that Leon’s mental work was done well.

A brief expression of surprise and joy flashed on her cold little face. Although fleeting, her inner self was moved by Leon’s words. The father and daughter sat cross-legged, facing each other.

Leon raised his right hand, forming a fist gently. “I don’t know if you can understand this cheering gesture, but — Dad wants to try it.”

Saying that Leon extended his arm, holding the fist suspended between him and Noia.

Noia blinked, looked at Leon’s gesture, and then glanced down at her small hand. Hesitating momentarily, she clenched her right hand, mimicking Leon’s movements, extending her arm.

Two fists, one large and one small, gently bumped together.

Leon squinted and smiled, “You can definitely do it, Noia.”

Perhaps even Noia didn’t notice, but her tail swayed unconsciously twice behind her. She lowered her head slightly, lowering her voice, “Thank you—”

Noia seemed to want to add something after the “thank you” might be a title or a name.

But in the end, she didn’t add anything. Only this sentence, thank you. Leon didn’t insist on his daughter saying anything more. That was the best as long as she could take his words to heart.

Lowering his arms, Leon stretched lazily, then leaned back and lay down on the back of Rosvitha, who was in her massive dragon form.

After letting her pressure him last night, it was time for him to enjoy a long, deep sleep!