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

The moment those words were spoken, the warm body in his arms suddenly stiffened.

Eluvia suddenly looked up, her previously cute and innocent eyes instantly losing all sleepiness, surging with a seriousness and sharpness that Luo Ye had never seen before, along with a hint of panic and obsession on the verge of collapse.

"What do you mean?"

Her voice instantly turned cold as she stared intently into his eyes.

"I was just saying if," Luo Ye quickly softened his tone, gently soothing her unease.

"There are no 'ifs'," Eluvia interrupted him, her voice carrying an almost obsessive firmness.

"Foolish dragon knight, there are no 'what ifs.' If you dare to leave, I dare to chase after you."

"Wherever you go, I'll follow."

She stared intently into his eyes, her gaze burning with a fierce obsession and possessiveness: "You are mine, from beginning to end, entirely mine. Do you understand?"

Luo Ye looked into her golden eyes, which burned with obsession, remained silent for a moment, and then smiled.

"I understand."

He lowered his head and placed a light kiss on her forehead: "I am yours, always have been."

Having received a satisfactory answer, the panic in Eluvia's eyes completely disappeared, and she transformed back into the clingy, lazy little black cat, obediently burying herself in his arms and snuggling peacefully against him.

After a moment of quiet tenderness, drowsiness swept over her again, and she spoke softly and sweetly, her voice filled with sleepiness as she coaxed, "Silly dragon knight."

"What is it now?" Luo Ye replied gently.

Sing me a song.

Luo Ye was slightly taken aback: "Singing?"

"Mmm." She nuzzled against his chest, her eyelids growing heavy, her voice soft and mushy.

"I heard you hum a tune before, it was really nice. Sing it for me."

Luo Ye was silent for a moment, then softly began to hum an ancient melody.

The song had no lyrics, only a gentle melody flowing slowly in the secluded room, like a stream under the moonlight, like the whisper of the wind through the forest.

Time slipped away quietly as the two of them nestled together in a warm embrace.

Eluvia nestled in his warm embrace, half-asleep, occasionally muttering to herself.

One moment she's complaining, "You stupid dragon knight, your heartbeat is so loud, it's disturbing my sleep," and the next she's grumbling, "Don't touch my hair, it's all messy."

But whenever Luo Ye feigned helplessness and prepared to raise his hand to withdraw, she would quickly reach out and grab his wrist, forcefully pressing it back onto her hair, and righteously emphasizing:

"I now allow you to touch me, and you're not allowed to stop! If you dare to stop, you'll be punished!"

Her proud yet clingy demeanor is so adorable it melts your heart, and the ambiguous atmosphere quietly heats up in the silent tug-of-war.

After frolicking and cuddling like this for most of the hour, she finally succumbed to the overwhelming drowsiness.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly a few times, her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and finally she slowly closed them.

Her breathing became long and steady, and the fingers that had been gripping his clothes gradually loosened, resting softly on his collarbone.

Only that stubborn dragon tail remained firmly wrapped around his calf, the fluffy pom-pom at the tip rising and falling gently with his even breathing, refusing to loosen even in his deep sleep.

Luo Ye looked down at her sleeping face—disheveled dark purple hair, slightly upturned lips, and a blush that hadn't completely faded from the corners of her eyes.

The way she looks when she's asleep is completely different from how she looks when she's awake.

When awake, they are aggressive, stubborn but soft-hearted, and easily angered.

When asleep, it is quiet, well-behaved, and completely unguarded, like a child who has finally found a safe haven.

Just then, the system's cold notification sounded in my mind, breaking the atmosphere in the room.

[System progress notification: Shadow Source Core fragment absorption progress - 99%...100%.]

[Fragment fusion complete.]

The essence of the Eternal Night Dragon Clan has been fully restored.

[Current curse status: Locked. Awaiting final sacrifice.]

Luo Ye's eyes darkened.

coming.

The moment he had prepared for, taken so many risks, and even risked his life for had finally arrived.

He gently moved Eluvia from his arms, carefully placed her head on the soft cushion, and pulled over a thin blanket from the side to cover her, tucking the edges in neatly.

After doing all this, Luo Ye looked down at the sleeping Eluvia in his arms, gently reached out, and brushed his fingertips across her peaceful sleeping face.

"My dearest Empress Eluvia."

He spoke softly, his voice low and hoarse, carrying a guilt and reluctance unknown to anyone.

"I might... not be able to stay with you forever."

As if sensing his low spirits and hidden sense of parting in her sleep, Eluvia frowned slightly and mumbled indistinctly, "Stupid dragon knight... don't go..."

After muttering to herself, she instinctively hugged the thin blanket tighter, turned over, and continued to sleep soundly, completely unaware of the impending fateful farewell.

Luo Ye sat on the edge of the bed, looking down at his outstretched palm.

The contractual rune binding Eluvia's life and soul was now emitting a warm glow, emanating a gentle warmth that enveloped her peaceful slumber and firmly linked their lives together.

"System," he murmured to himself.

[Yes, host.]

"Tell me, how do I perform a blood sacrifice?"

[System notification: To allow Eluvia to fully absorb the Shadow Core fragments and lift the bloodline curse, the host's essence blood is needed as a catalyst.]

The dragon knight's primal power contained within the essence blood can resonate with the Shadow Core, guiding the cursed power within the fragments out of the body.

[Specific steps: Cut your wrist and let Eluvia absorb your blood. The system will automatically sacrifice a corresponding amount of your lifespan based on the percentage of time the curse has faded.]

[Once the sacrifice is complete, the curse will be completely lifted. Eluvia, Wings of Eternal Night, will break free of her destiny's shackles and gain the full lifespan of a dragon.]

Luo Ye listened in silence, then nodded slightly.

"Understood."

[System Reminder: The difference in strength between the host and the Eternal Night Dragon King is vast. This sacrifice will result in a significant loss of lifespan, likely amounting to a huge amount. Please prepare yourself mentally!]

Luo Ye remained silent for a moment, gazing at the sleeping girl with tenderness and relief in his eyes, and smiled gently: "It's alright, come on."

As long as she can break free from the shackles of fate, escape an early death, and have a peaceful and carefree life.

He was willing to pay any price.

If this world truly is a game world, then this is all to make the game more exciting and the story of the strategy guide more complete.

Isn't that a kind of happy ending?

If the system keeps deceiving you, telling you that this world is actually real, and that you are actually a time traveler, not a game player.

That's fine. In less than twenty years, I've already lived a wonderful life.

In any case, I made a killing.

Thinking of this, Luo Ye slowly drew the fine steel dagger that could cut through iron like mud from beside his pillow.

The sharp, gleaming blade shone coldly in the dim purple light, clearly reflecting his calm expression.

His fingers gripping the knife hilt were as steady as a rock, without the slightest tremor or hesitation.

Taking a deep breath, he aimed the sharp blade at his wrist and slashed it off forcefully!