Mr. Dragon Knight, the dragon girls are chasing you!

The system remained silent for a moment before slowly responding:

[Of course you can. But host, do you still remember your origins?]

Luo Ye was stunned for a moment.

You are the second son of Raymond, Duke of Violet.

[In the battle of the Eternal Night Rift, you publicly rescued the Eternal Night Dragon King, Eluvia, causing the Hunter Alliance to suffer heavy losses and lose face.]

To cover up their incompetence in failing to slay the dragon, the allied commander pinned all the blame on you—"The second son of the Duke of Violet colluded with the dragons and betrayed humanity, causing the dragon-slaying campaign to fail at the last minute."

Luo Ye's pupils contracted slightly.

[This news has spread throughout the capital. The Violet Duke's Mansion is now besieged on all sides—attacked by political enemies at court, isolated and ostracized within the nobility, and His Majesty the King has ordered a thorough investigation into whether the Duke's Mansion is colluding with the enemy.]

Your father, the Duke Raymond, is under house arrest and being investigated. Your mother, the Duchess, is desperately seeking help but is met with setbacks everywhere.

The king plans to formally interrogate the Duke's household in two weeks and demand that they hand you over.

Luo Ye opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't say anything.

He recalled that morning ten years ago when he stood at the entrance of the Duke's mansion with a backpack taller than himself on his back, and glanced back at his father standing on the steps.

And then there's his older brother, who has always protected him since childhood, a seemingly honest man who dotes on him immensely.

It's been ten years.

The letters he sent back were always just a few lines of greetings, never indicating his location, never mentioning any dangers he encountered, and never going into detail about his journey.

He thought that this would prevent his family from worrying.

But his family is suffering undeserved accusations because of him.

If he doesn't go back and instead indulges in tenderness here, is that still chivalrous?

But if I go back, will I ever see them again?

Luo Ye looked down at the little black dragon, gently tucking the stray hairs from her forehead with the utmost tenderness.

Eluvia seemed to sense something in her sleep, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly, as if she were having a sweet dream.

Luo Ye watched this scene and smiled gently.

Never mind, we can talk about food tomorrow.

The little one in my arms is the most precious tenderness.

He gently rested his chin on the top of her head, feeling her even breathing and faint nasal breath. He closed his eyes, temporarily suppressing those thoughts about the Duke's mansion, the capital, and house arrest to the deepest part of his heart.

Let's think about those things when it's light.

At least for this night, nothing should disturb her.

The next morning, Luo Ye slowly woke up.

In his arms, Eluvia was still fast asleep, her long, deep purple hair scattered on the pillow, a satisfied smile on her lips.

Her dragon tail was still wrapped around his waist, as if she wouldn't let go of him even in her sleep.

Luo Ye looked down at her peaceful sleeping face, and an indescribable sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart.

At that moment, a system notification sounded in my mind:

[System Notification: Congratulations, host, for completing the hidden storyline—"The Night of the Black Dragon King's Bonds"!]

[System Reward: Level +1, All Attributes +5!]

Unlock exclusive title: "The Chosen One Who Gets Electrocuted"

[Title Passive: You have successfully tamed (or been tamed) a nascent Dragon King. From now on, when facing Dragon King-level beings, there is a certain probability of triggering the passive effect "She Can't Bear to Hit Me," greatly increasing the margin for error in chaotic situations!]

[System Reward: Level +1, All Attributes +5!]

[Current Attributes: Level 29, Strength 335, Agility 312, Stamina 317, Magic Power 298!]

[Dragon Power Utilization Rate Surpasses Peak: 96%!]

[System Evaluation: Host, I must summon heavenly lightning to strike you mercilessly.]

Looking at the screen full of generous rewards and witty comments, Luo Ye couldn't help but shake his head.

He lowered his head and gently kissed Eluvia's forehead: "Good morning, Your Majesty."

A gentle touch and whisper softly awakened the sleeping little dragon.

Eluvia's long eyelashes trembled slightly as she groggily opened her gilded vertical pupils. Her sleepy eyes were still hazy and confused as her gaze slowly focused on Luo Ye's gentle features, which were so close to hers.

The next second, all the ambiguous, shameful, coquettish, and unreasonable scenes from last night flooded into my mind like a tidal wave.

She took the initiative to kiss him, unbutton his clothes, ripped his shirt, sat on him and said she wanted to take the lead, and then when he picked her up...

"W-Why are you awake! Don't look at me!"

Eluvia pulled the blanket over herself and buried herself completely inside, including the tip of her tail, turning into a round, chubby caterpillar.

[System Notification: Dragon King's embarrassment level is MAX! The ostrich escape buff has been triggered! He currently refuses all eye contact and reminiscing!]

Looking at her, all wrapped up so tightly, Luo Ye couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Your Majesty, you weren't like this last night."

"Shut up! Don't say it!" Her muffled voice came from under the covers, carrying a strong sense of shyness and coquetry.

"Who said that last night? That you must take me with you wherever you go from now on? Who said your life is mine, and your body is mine too?" Luo Ye deliberately drew out the word.

The blanket began to crawl towards the corner of the bed, trying to escape the soul-searching questions by using physical distance.

Luo Ye smiled and shook his head, stopping teasing her: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Are you hungry? I'll go get you something to eat."

The blanket stopped moving.

A moment later, Eluvia peeked out from the edge of the blanket, her eyelashes still wet, and said in a muffled voice, "...Hungry."

She was indeed hungry.

I was up most of the night last night, and I've already completely eaten my dinner. My stomach is starting to rumble.

But just as Luo Ye was about to get up, she suddenly remembered something—no.

We can't let him just leave like this.

Last night I was manipulated so many times, and I even accidentally begged for mercy. Just thinking about it makes me feel extremely ashamed.

We must save face!

We must strike while the iron is hot and make him completely submit!