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

The next second, a crimson pillar of fire instantly pierced through the entire horde of flying monsters.

The extreme heat instantly scorched everything; the iron-hard feathers carbonized and shattered in an instant, and the sharp beaks and claws were completely melted away. The dozen or so fierce birds of prey didn't even have time to utter a complete scream before they were completely reduced to fine dust.

Where the flames swept, the air was violently distorted and vibrated by the high temperature, and ashes fell from the night sky like a dark and fine snowstorm, both beautiful and fierce.

Ignis didn't even turn her head. Her dragon wings flapped violently, and her massive dragon body pierced through the ashes, continuing to advance at full speed.

"An ant blocking the way."

She snorted and increased her speed again.

At this moment, only one thought occupied her mind and deepest heart—

Find Luo Ye and settle all the old and new scores at once!

Then take him home and, together with my sister, interrogate this guy properly!

At the same time, deep within the Eternal Night Dragon's Nest, in a private chamber isolated from all the noise and strife of the world, a scene of tender ambiguity unfolded.

A faint, dark purple light flowed across the walls, a soft, languid glow filling every corner, isolating the outside world from wind, rain, anger, and all conspiracies, creating a gentle little world of its own.

The air was filled with the rich, enticing aroma of roasted meat and the faint lingering scent of the two people merging together. These two distinct aromas intertwined and blended to create a unique flavor that belonged only to the two of them.

The stone platform was piled with a thick layer of cleanly gnawed animal bones, enough to show how much the man and the dragon had enjoyed their meal.

The embers of the stone stove beside them were still burning, and wisps of smoke rose slowly, warming the room and dispelling the slight chill in the depths of the secret chamber.

After eating and drinking her fill, Eluvia completely shed the aloofness and regal airs of the Eternal Night Dragon King, snuggling into Luo Ye's warm embrace like a well-fed, lazy, and clingy little black cat.

His long, dark purple hair lay scattered across his legs, causing a dense, ticklish sensation.

The stubborn tuft of hair on her head swayed gently up and down with her even, long breaths, so cute it was almost unfair, diluting her dragon-like majesty.

The long dragon tail meandered out from under the black skirt, wrapping tightly around Luo Ye's calves, with the fluffy, soft pom-pom at the tip gently brushing against his ankle from time to time.

"Stupid dragon knight."

She squinted her eyes, her voice soft and sweet, like freshly baked cotton candy, sticky and sweet.

Luo Ye looked down at the clingy little dragon king in his arms, his fingertips affectionately combing her fluffy, messy long hair, his eyes filled with an overwhelming tenderness that almost overflowed.

"What is it, Your Majesty the Dragon King?" he asked in a doting tone, responding softly.

"You're not going anywhere today." Eluvia nestled her face against his warm embrace, her hands gripping his shirt tightly, fingers intertwined, as if afraid that if she let go, the person in her arms would vanish into thin air.

"Stay here and stay with me obediently, don't leave my side for even a moment."

Luo Ye was touched by her anxious and hesitant appearance, so he gently stroked her swaying ahoge and gently compromised: "Okay, I won't leave. I'll stay with our little emperor for the whole day."

"I'm a dog if I lie."

"I'd be a dog if I lied to you."

But the next second, Eluvia's eyes fell, filled with grievance, her lips pouted slightly, and she whispered, bringing up old grievances with him:

"You said the same thing last time. You said you would stay in the back mountain and cultivate quietly while I went into seclusion, but then you secretly went to find Serafina."

Luo Ye's lips twitched slightly, and he sighed helplessly in his heart.

This little silly dragon is usually greedy for food and play, and has a so-so memory, but when it comes to things about himself, his memory is ridiculously good.

"That's different." He tried to salvage the situation.

"What's different?" Eluvia immediately looked up at him, her eyes direct and serious.

Luo Ye coughed and said in a serious tone, "Last time it was a white lie. I did it to save you."

"And this time, I really will stay here with you, I won't go anywhere else. You have to believe me!"

[System's comment: Host's skill in being stubborn and deceitful is maxed out! He's got a whole repertoire of tricks up his sleeve when it comes to fooling his own Dragon King!]

[System Notification: The Eternal Night Dragon King has successfully seen through the deceptive rhetoric. His aggrieved state has slightly increased, and his possessiveness continues to mount!]

Eluvia wasn't buying it. She huffed angrily, her temper flaring, and buried her face back in his warm chest, muttering a harsh threat in a low voice:

"You can make excuses all you want. If you dare to run away today, I'll catch you, lock you in this secret room, and never let you out again."

"I keep my word and will not show mercy!"

Luo Ye couldn't help but chuckle softly, his chest vibrating slightly, making the little dragon in his arms itch slightly and rub even tighter: "Your Majesty, isn't this illegal imprisonment? An abuse of power, huh?"

"So what if that's the case?" she said confidently, exuding an air of arrogance.

"It's only natural for me to imprison my own dragon knight! I am the Eternal Night Dragon King, and here, I call the shots!"

Luo Ye stopped teasing her, gently tightened his arms, and held her completely and firmly in his embrace, refusing to let go even a little.

His chin rested gently on the top of her fluffy hair, the warm floral scent emanating from her body filling his nostrils, and a feeling of indescribable tenderness and bittersweetness welled up in his heart.

He knew all too well the stubborn but soft-hearted little black dragon in his arms.

On ordinary days, she's fierce and arrogant, always yelling at him and arguing with him, putting on the airs of a high and mighty dragon king. But behind the scenes, she depends on him more than anyone else and is afraid of losing him.

If he really leaves, will she cry?

I think so.

Although she was fierce, whenever she couldn't find him, she would run around with red eyes, calling his name barefoot in the corridor.

Just like that night when she woke up from a nightmare, she buried her face in his arms, trembling all over, and said in a tearful voice, "Don't leave me."

But what will happen to his family if he doesn't go back?

The father who silently stood on the steps to see him off when he left home at the age of eight; the mother who would read his letters repeatedly every time she received them; and the older brother who protected him in everything since he was little, an honest-looking man who doted on him immensely—

They are suffering undeserved accusations because of him.

He must go back, settle all grievances, and repay all debts.

Luo Ye slowly closed her eyes, suppressing all the bitterness, entanglement, and reluctance in her heart.

After a long silence, he spoke softly, his tone cautious and tentative: "Your Majesty."

"What?" Her muffled voice came from his chest, dazed and clingy.

Have you ever thought about... what you would do if one day I wasn't by your side anymore?