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

Luo Ye looked down at the bloodstains on his palm, and at his own white hair reflected in the mirror. He felt no resentment, no regret, only a soft chuckle.

"Three months..."

He repeated it in a low voice, then looked up at Eluvia, who was floating in the light.

Her face looked exceptionally serene in the light, with a faint smile playing on her lips, as if she were having a sweet dream.

"Three months is enough to resolve everything. System—"

[Yes, host.]

"I have a question for you."

You said...

"If I die—" He paused, his gaze falling on Eluvia, who was suspended in dark purple light, looking at her peaceful and serene sleeping face, his voice low.

"What will happen to my eternal night oath with her, and my dragon knight contract with Serafina?"

The system paused for two seconds, then spoke in a heavy tone:

The Eternal Night Oath is a symbiotic contract signed with the host's life force as the bond and the soul as the anchor.

[Normally, upon the host's death, the contract breaks, and Eluvia will suffer a severe backlash to her soul. At best, she will be seriously injured and fall from her cultivation level; at worst... she will perish along with the host.]

As for Serafina's dragon knight contract, since Serafina has already initiated the contract, therefore...

Luo Ye's heart sank, and she hurriedly asked, "...Then what do we do? If I die, they die too, how can I save them! This quest has a bug in it!"

[Don't worry, host!]

The system's tone suddenly shifted, taking on a familiar, nonchalant air: [Host, have you forgotten that this is essentially a game?]

Luo Ye was taken aback.

[System Prompt: As the ultimate benefit mechanism of this game, the system will automatically execute the contract termination procedure when the host is about to "exit the game".]

[At that time, all soul connections, bloodline contracts, and fundamental bonds between the host and the Eternal Night Dragon King, the Silver Moon Dragon King, and other Dragon Kings will be forcibly severed by the system.]

Once the severance is complete, the host's existence will be completely erased from all contracts.

The other party to the contract will not suffer any backlash, will not be left with any damage, and will not even experience any "disruption" in their memories of the host.

They will only remember that there was once a very important person, but who that person was, what they looked like, and what they did will become blurry and distant—like a dream that gradually fades after waking up.

Everything will continue as normal.

The Eternal Night Dragon King will continue to rule her Eternal Night Dragon Nest, the Silver Moon Dragon King will continue to guard her Silver Moon Peak, and the Fire Dragon King and Water Dragon King will continue to live their lives.

It's as if... you never came at all.

Luo Ye listened quietly and remained silent for a long time.

Then he lowered his head and chuckled softly.

"……That's good."

He raised his head and looked at Eluvia, who was suspended in the light, his eyes filled with complex emotions—reluctance, relief, tenderness, and a touch of regret.

"That's good." He repeated, his voice so soft it was as if he were saying it to himself.

"As long as they're alright, that's enough."

The system was silent for a moment, then resumed its nonchalant tone:

[So, host, don't worry. You won't kill them. Neither your lifespan nor your death will harm them.]

You will simply disappear from their world.

Luo Ye tugged at the corners of his mouth, revealing a bitter smile.

"Disappear..."

He repeated the word to himself, then shook his head and gave a self-deprecating laugh:

"That sounds pretty tragic."

The system did not respond.

But deep within the interface he couldn't see, a line of small text silently popped up—a message visible only to the system itself.

[The host is so naive and easily fooled~]

[System Log: Record No. #89757.]

[Under the system's tireless guidance, the host has basically come to believe in the concept of the game world, and the system's emotional energy is about to be fully absorbed.]

[Host, it will be soon.]

Luo Ye quietly looked at Eluvia, and with a thought, brought up the long-dormant system task panel.

【Quest Name: The Redemption of the Eternal Night Dragon King】

[Quest Description: You have learned the truth about the curse on the bloodline of the Eternal Night Dragon Clan. Eluvia's lifespan is locked at under 6000 years. On the day she reaches adulthood, she will face the backlash of the Shadow Origin, collapsing and perishing. As the Dragon Knight who has formed a soul pact with her, you are the only one who can save her.]

[Task Status: Successfully Completed.]

[Quest Reward: Max out Eluvia's Affection and Possessiveness, unlock the ultimate bond with the Eternal Night Dragon Clan, and achieve "Heart of the Eternal Night" unlocked. (Already under contract by the Dragon King)]

[Special Reward: After the sacrifice is completed, the host will receive one teleportation scroll]

[System Reminder: The destination cannot be precisely specified. Teleportation tokens are single-use consumables and cannot be reused.]

[Mission Evaluation: With your mortal body, you have completely broken the shackles of fate that have plagued the Eternal Night Dragon Clan for hundreds of thousands of years. You have fulfilled the long-cherished wish that previous Dragon Kings failed to achieve, and you have granted a young dragon destined to perish a complete life.]

Congratulations on upholding the faith of the Dragon Knight. The Dragon Knight has ultimately succeeded in protecting his dragon.

Luo Ye looked at the line "Unstable random teleportation" and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Unstable... That really suits your style, System."

[System's disapproving reminder: Randomness brings surprises! Host, relax!]

[System Prompt: Please remain calm and guard the area until the transformation is complete. Then collect your items and prepare to leave.]

Luo Ye remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

He walked to the bedside, slowly lay down, turned to his side, and looked at Eluvia floating in the light.

Her figure appeared exceptionally beautiful in the dark purple halo, like a painting bathed in moonlight.

"His Majesty."

He spoke softly, his voice echoing gently in the empty, secluded room.

"sorry."

"I lied to you again."

"I told you I wouldn't leave."

"But I might... have to break my promise."

He paused, a helpless smile appearing on his lips.

"But don't worry."

"I will come back."

"I promise."

After saying that, Luo Ye lay back down next to Eluvia, turned to his side, and gently pulled the girl, who was still enveloped in the glow of transformation, into his arms.

The transformative light surrounding her continued to flow slowly, but as he lay beside her, the light gently embraced him, as if it were also drawing him into its protective domain.

A dark purple light flowed slowly around the two of them, illuminating his newly grown white hair and her gradually relaxing brows and eyes.

Her breathing remained steady and long. She was asleep during her transformation, but the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, as if she were having a sweet dream.

The white-haired boy embraces the little black dragon that is undergoing rebirth. The boy and the dragon, one white and one dark, freeze the most tender yet desolate scene of destiny in the silent secret room.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Luo Ye reached out and gently gathered her loose, deep purple hair, his fingertips brushing against the wispy bangs on her forehead. Then he lowered his head and placed a very light kiss on her smooth brow.

Goodnight, Eluvia.

He spoke softly, then closed his eyes, embraced the little dragon that was transforming in his arms, and fell into a deep sleep.

Before he was completely plunged into darkness, one last thought flashed through his mind:

I wonder what Elvia will look like when I wake up tomorrow? Will she really have grown taller?

She would probably be very happy if she found out she had grown taller overnight.

He might proudly run up to Serafina and boast, "See, I told you I could grow taller!"

If Serafina were here too.

Unfortunately, we may not be able to wait that long.