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

The system sighed, its tone tinged with disappointment:

[Host, how many times have you asked this? You're questioning the integrity of this system!]

[As a system belonging to this world—I mean, as a model system—why would I deceive my host?]

It seems you may have a fundamental misunderstanding about the nature of this game.

This is a highly challenging, open-world adventure game with a single life requirement, emphasizing realism and immersion. How could it have such an illogical setting as "leveling up to full health" that undermines the sense of immersion?

"..."

That actually makes some sense, and I was speechless.

Luo Ye was silent for two seconds before asking another question: "Does my health affect my combat power?"

The system's tone was quite light this time:

Don't worry, this system understands what you mean.

Combat power is linked to maximum health, not current health.

[After returning to the capital, he continued to slap faces and show off his divine power as usual.]

Hearing this reply, Luo Ye felt relieved and decided not to argue with this system that seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold any longer.

Sometimes he really doubted whether his system was legitimate.

Sometimes, it's a bit too intelligent and too human-like.

It's as if it's not a system, but rather the embodiment of something.

Luo Ye sighed, reached out and grasped Eldron's withered arm, wanting to help him up, his tone still calm and gentle:

"Elder, please get up. Breaking the curse was my own choice from beginning to end."

"So you don't need to kneel before me, nor do you need to feel indebted—it's all my own choice."

Eldron's aged dragon eyes churned with tears, a thousand emotions welling up inside him, and all the words he wanted to say ultimately turned into eyes full of gratitude and guilt.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"You idiot dragon knight, what are you doing here! I've been looking for you for ages, didn't I tell you not to wander off?!"

A clear, slightly naive, and resentful girl's voice suddenly rang out. The next second, the heavy stone door was pushed open by a pair of small hands, and a petite figure rushed in.

Eluvia was almost completely submerged by the towering pile of treasures in her arms—

She held up a large amount of colorful rare spiritual fruits, dazzling high-level magic cores, potent thousand-year-old herbs, and dragon treasures that shone with their original luster. The pile was taller than her little head.

She was still muttering to herself, "This seems to replenish blood...this smells like it can soothe the mind...I don't know what this does, but it looks very potent...I'll go find some more to check later!"

She took small, hesitant steps, struggling to steady the swaying pile of treasures in her arms. Just as she was about to continue complaining, her gaze swept over them, and she froze on the spot.

The atmosphere in the meditation room was eerily strange.

The usually dignified and unyielding Elder Eldron had just straightened up, his long, gray hair disheveled, his eyes red-rimmed, and tear stains still clinging to his eyes. His expression was complex and moved.

And there was Luo Ye standing in front of him, raising his hand to support him.

A strange, inexplicable atmosphere hung between the two.

Eluvia tilted her head, looking confused, her eyes darting back and forth between the two of them. "What were you two... doing just now? The atmosphere was weird."

Upon seeing this, Eldron's heart tightened, and he quickly raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes, trying to steady himself and pretend that nothing was wrong.

Luo Ye reacted quickly, reaching out to firmly support his arm. At the same time, she turned to look at the puzzled Little Dragon King and smoothly smoothed things over, her tone natural and flawless:

"It's nothing. The elder's old knee injury flared up, and he was in so much pain that he couldn't stand up. I just helped him up."

The steps were ascended quickly and steadily.

Eldron has lived for 30,000 years and spent 10,000 years among dragons, making him the epitome of a seasoned veteran.

He instantly understood the intention and followed up the conversation, his expression switching back to that of a dignified and composed elder, as he solemnly raised his hand to rub his knee.

"That's right, Your Majesty. An old ailment I developed during my years of fighting suddenly flared up today, causing me to lose my composure and act rudely. I apologize to the Dragon Knight and Your Majesty for this."

His expression was sincere, and his tone was earnest, but the lingering tears in his eyes betrayed his earlier emotional state.

Eluvia stared at the two of them for a while, her brows furrowing slightly, her face full of suspicion.

Always feel something is not right.

She had vaguely heard about the Grand Elder's old injuries, but she had never seen them so severe that he had to kneel down.

Moreover, the expressions on both of their faces were strange, as if they were secretly hiding some big secret from her.

But at this moment, she was preoccupied with the thought of curing Luo Ye, and with a pile of precious treasures in her arms, she really didn't have the spare mind to delve into this sense of incongruity.

She immediately put aside her distracting thoughts, gave a soft hum, and took quick small steps to walk up to Luo Ye.

Then he reached out and stuffed all the priceless treasures he was holding into Luo Ye's arms.

"for you!"

Eluvia stood with her hands on her hips, her face tilted back, her eyes wide, and her tone both domineering and serious: "These are all the best things I found in the treasure vault! They can replenish your essence, nourish your lifespan, strengthen your body, and repair hidden injuries!"

"You must eat it all today and absorb it all! Not a single bit is allowed to be wasted! If you dare to slack off, I'll bite you!"

[System notification: The Eternal Night Dragon King has activated his skill – 'Treasure Vault Raid'!]

[System Evaluation: Host, your Dragon King has brought all the savings of the Eternal Night Dragon Clan. I suggest you treat her better in the future, otherwise these treasures might become your life-saving money.]

Luo Ye looked down at the mountain of peerless treasures piled up in his arms, each one of which could be fought over by powerful figures across the continent. Then he looked up at his little dragon king's serious little face, which looked like he was "supervising to the end," and couldn't help but laugh.

"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say. I promise I'll eat it all and won't waste a single drop, alright?"

He raised his hand and habitually and gently ruffled the top of her head, his fingertips tracing the soft strands of hair, the gesture both affectionate and natural.

The warm fingertips, carrying a familiar touch, landed on her head, and Eluvia stiffened slightly, her ears instantly turning a faint blush. She turned her face away haughtily, muttering softly:

"That's more like it... at least you're obedient."

Eldron watched quietly as the two, one human and one dragon, interacted tenderly and affectionately. His cloudy eyes were filled with a gentle, gratified smile as he quietly left the meditation room.

The heavy stone door slowly closed, preserving the gentle atmosphere of the room and shutting out all the noise and secrets.

Stepping outside, Eldron looked up at the sunlight streaming through the dome, exhaled a deep breath, and his tense nerves relaxed slightly, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

The Eternal Night Dragon Clan is finally free from the torment of the curse, and His Majesty the Dragon King will no longer have to repeat the mistakes of his ancestors.

But the next second, his brows furrowed tightly, and his expression became serious.

The redemption achieved by the Dragon Knight through sacrificing his lifespan and his very essence came at a price far too high.

He must use all the strength of his entire clan to find a divine object that can defy the heavens and prolong life, and restore one's original nature. No matter the cost, he must keep this human dragon knight.

If His Majesty the Dragon King were to learn the whole truth in the future, he, as the Grand Elder, would likely be condemned to death.

He sighed deeply, his aged back hunching slightly in the morning light.

"The Dragon Knight risked his life for yours... This old man will do anything to find a way to prolong his life."

He gripped the dragon scale pendant on his chest and turned to walk towards the scripture pavilion deeper into the dragon's nest.

P.S.: Something happened in real life that made the author cry all night; I'm in a really bad state.

So the other chapter will be posted later. Goodnight everyone.

I hope everyone is the one who is favored, and I wish you happiness every day.