Goddess Kaleidoscope

Because of these two mature and steady (?) older brothers and sisters who were also knights, the other noble children traveling with them behaved very well and did not do anything that would embarrass Lisa.

As everyone strolled along the "food street," the stalls around them sold many novel and interesting foods. Many of the dishes were ones that Lisa herself had never tried before, and were said to be hometown dishes that Master Lud taught the townspeople for free.

Along the way, everyone ate as they walked, and among the companions, Miss Salo left the deepest impression on Lisa.

It wasn't because this person could eat a lot and kept eating this dish, but because their demeanor was too "carefree," completely different from the "young lady image" that Mrs. Srina had described to Lisa when she taught her.

To be honest, Lisa envied Sharo. She had also dreamed of becoming a mighty and powerful female knight, following her father to fight on the battlefield. However, this dream was later "cruelly" suppressed by the feudal forces of her family. The young female knight was whipped by her own mother with a feather duster until she screamed. After the beating, her mother would tell her some scary stories to frighten her, causing Lisa to have many nightmares.

Now that she's older, Lisa realizes that her mother was lying to her all along. How could a female knight be captured by a blue-faced, fanged orc to be a bride? Her sister Sharo was doing just fine as a female knight, wasn't she?

Therefore, Lisa has come to regard Sharo as her idol and the life goal she hopes to become in the future. Along the way, she has tried to get close to Sharo and asked him how to become a female knight. If Sharo could take her as his squire, that would be even better!

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As the group walked, they soon arrived at the stall operated by students from the school's culinary department. Unlike other stalls, the students' stall was not only larger and more beautifully decorated, but also featured matching men's and women's uniforms, which successfully attracted many customers, resulting in long queues.

As soon as the group arrived, their attention was drawn to a moving mascot. The mascot was carrying a large sign that read "Brewster Academy Welcomes You" and was walking back and forth in a cute and endearing manner at the entrance of the stall. Occasionally, it would interact with the children passing by and make some amusing gestures.

Lisa couldn't help but smile when she saw the adorable giant teddy bear costume. Although her mother didn't allow her to help with the stall, she didn't stop her from participating in the preliminary preparations. Lisa had actively helped a lot, including making the giant teddy bear costume. The person wearing the costume was her classmate sitting behind her, who had drawn lots to play the teddy bear and was responsible for attracting customers at the stall as a mascot. He had practiced for a whole week to play his role well.

It must be admitted that the signboard plush toy strategy was indeed very successful. The fluffy, upright-walking Mr. Bear was the most eye-catching figure on the street. Especially for young children, a large, moving plush toy that they could play with was a dream for many. As a result, many children stopped to watch, their bright eyes fixed on Mr. Bear's every move.

The slightly older boys who had entered puberty and many young men, on the other hand, looked directly past the dolls and the outer fence, fixing their gazes on the young female waitresses moving around the dining area.

Lisa knew that the kitchen of the entire stall was mainly managed by senior students from the culinary department, while the junior students handled logistics and odd jobs. There were fifteen male and fifteen female servers, with priority given to those who were good-looking. Many of them were senior students temporarily transferred from other departments of the school. Their costumes were personally designed by Principal Lud and made by students from the school's fashion design department, making them very eye-catching.

Lude directly copied Earth's design. The boys wore butler tailcoats, while the girls wore Japanese-style maid outfits, the same as those worn by restaurant waitresses in a certain dairy universe. The skirts were appropriately extended to ten centimeters below the knee, and they wore white long cotton socks with black lace-up leather boots. The exposure was not high, but on the youthful and beautiful female students, the effect was pleasing to the eye!

Several male noblemen's eyes lit up as they looked at the lovely waitresses. Only Rodriguez frowned, because he saw his own father, the Duke of Gamelin, shamelessly flirting with a teenage girl. He, as the son, simply couldn't bear to watch.

Lisa immediately spotted Fran in the distance. Her beige twin ponytails seemed to sparkle, and her fair skin and beautiful face made her undoubtedly the most dazzling flower among all the waitresses.

Hima, who was standing nearby, also noticed Fran. This viscount's daughter, who was only thirteen years old, had a bust size two sizes larger than Lisa's at the same age. At this moment, she was staring straight at Fran like a lewd old man, muttering to herself in a tone that made Lisa immediately wary.

"Hehehe... When little Fran graduates, no matter how much it costs, I'm going to bring her to my house! I can't let those stinky men get her!"

"..."

With various thoughts in mind, the group of noble young men also joined the queue. A few of the young masters, who were not very familiar with the local situation, were initially quite skeptical. They felt that as nobles, even if this was not their own fiefdom, as long as they revealed their identities, the shopkeepers would definitely come running out and treat them like royalty.

As soon as the other party uttered those words, Sharo let out a cold laugh.

"Kid, do you know who's behind this shop? These kids are students of Brewster Academy, disciples of Saint Ludger, people even my father treats with respect. You dare to cause trouble on his turf?"

"This……"

"And don't blame me for not warning you, when I first arrived in Pine Town, I acted improperly, and the master personally taught me a lesson. Me and a dozen knights couldn't last three minutes against him. If you want to show off your noble power here, you'd better think twice about your own strength."

As the number one fan of "Bloody Hand Soul Breaker", when talking about his experience of being captured by Lude, Sharo's tone was not embarrassed at all, but even carried a little bit of pride, as if he was still glorious in defeat.

Her words served as a wake-up call for the noble children. Since this saintly lord dared to beat up even the eldest daughter of the Earl of Ramley, he would naturally have no qualms about dealing with the children of lower-ranking noble families. His own father might even stand by and shout "Well done!"

So the group obediently lined up, and the wait wasn't too long. They were then led to their table by a short-haired waitress and began to order.

The group had already sampled many snacks at other stalls. For these noble scions from out of town, the most striking impression of the local cuisine of Pine Town was the extensive use of various spices. For nobles whose own territories did not produce spices, every bite was a taste of luxury.

It's important to know that the Kingdom of Duran is not located in the tropics, and the variety of native spices is very limited. Commoners can only afford to use salt and a few types of bay leaves when cooking, while only wealthy nobles can afford spices. However, their cooking methods are also unremarkable, consisting mainly of baking, grilling, and stewing in large pots.

However, all of this improved with the rise of Pine Town, where tropical spice crops were successfully cultivated in the cold climate, giving the northern part of the kingdom a nearby spice production area.

Therefore, to many outsiders, Pine Town seemed incredibly wealthy, with even the common people able to afford spiced and flavorful food. This time, Lud intended to promote some Earthly cooking techniques at the food festival, thereby influencing the entire kingdom's culinary culture.

After all, most people in this world cannot resist the temptation of delicious food.

The group ordered more than a dozen dishes that interested them from the menu. Since they had had good experiences at various food stalls before, they had developed confidence in local cuisine. The dishes that the waiter brought out did not disappoint them. They looked more exquisite than the snacks and were emitting an enticing aroma.

However, just as everyone was getting hungry and preparing to pick up their forks and dig in, a high-pitched dragon roar suddenly came from the clouds to the south, instantly silencing the once bustling food street.

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A dragon's roar came from the horizon, and the tens of thousands of people in the town who were celebrating the festival seemed to be collectively frozen in time for a moment. However, this state only lasted for less than three seconds. The elderly people who had lived in the town for more than a year returned to normal, and everyone ate and drank as usual, with no one taking it too seriously.

The locals' unusual calmness was utterly unbelievable to the outsiders who had originally wanted to scream and flee.

It's important to understand that dragons are not some beloved mythical creatures. As the world's top predators, these terrifying behemoths possess the power to easily destroy a city, and humans are as weak as ants in their presence.

The vast difference in strength instilled fear in humans towards dragons. Even though these flying lizards possessed intelligence comparable to humans and rarely attacked human cities, the public still subconsciously regarded them as pests, leading to the creation of many terrifying legends about evil dragons slaughtering cities.

But the situation in Pine Town is different. The locals have had many dealings with dragons, received their help, and even enjoyed watching plays together. In addition, Kanna, who has been by Lude's side, was officially recognized last year. Many residents who go to the temple to pray have seen this adorable little creature, so their fear of dragons has long since faded.

Now, after more than half a year, when they heard the dragon's roar again, they felt no fear at all, and even missed it a little.

"came back?"

In the town's food plaza, Kanna, who was happily enjoying skewers with Aina, suddenly broke free from her embrace. The baby dragon, originally only the size of a cat, soared into the air and underwent a magnificent transformation, raising its head and letting out a long cry in response to its father.

Soon, a large, black dragon descended from the clouds in the southwest and hovered over the town.

Lady Srina, who was seeing the dragon for the first time, was startled even though she had heard about it before. Most of the other distinguished guests present were amazed, since everyone knew that Lud was on good terms with a pair of black dragons.

However, Ludwig felt a little strange at this moment, because he only saw Nidhogg, but not his wife Tawawa.

After circling twice, Nidhogg finally landed on the guard camp parade ground, one of the few sparsely populated open spaces in town.

Seeing this, Lud quickly rushed over, followed closely by the others, eager to join in the excitement. After all, this was a chance to get up close and personal with a real dragon; missing it might mean there wouldn't be another opportunity.

When Lude arrived at the training ground, Kanna, who had already transformed into a young dragon, was rolling around on her father's head. The huge male dragon remained motionless, his eyes filled with loving gaze, but also clearly carrying a trace of sorrow.

Seeing Lud approach, the dragon quickly lowered its head and asked in a muffled voice.

"Master, has my wife come here?"

"I was just about to ask you that, why didn't you two come back together?"

"I...I made her angry."

When the word "angry" was mentioned, Nidhogg looked rather aggrieved. Ludwig quickly comforted him for a few moments, then pressed him to tell him what had happened. The others who had come along were also listening intently. Gossiping about dragons—such an exciting opportunity was something you might only experience once in your lifetime.

Nidhogg had clearly been feeling down for a long time and was eager to confide in someone, hoping that Rudd could help him. So he recounted his experiences of participating in the Dragon Clan Conference over the past six months.

A year ago, Nidhogg and Tawawa traveled to the snowfields (the polar regions) to attend the once-every-hundred-years Dragon Assembly. Nidhogg took this very seriously, as it was a crucial first step in his reintegration into dragon society.

After entrusting their child to the trustworthy care of Lud, the couple set off south, successfully arriving at the snowy mountains where the conference was being held. For the first time in his life, Nidhogg witnessed a gathering of thousands of dragons.

Most dragons, seeing Nidhogg as a complete stranger, simply assumed he was a young newcomer attending the assembly for the first time, giving him a quick glance before ignoring him. A few, however, noticed his constant companionship with Tawawa and became curious about their relationship, given the dragons' lack of a strong sense of family; these two were likely the only ones to form a stable partnership.

At first, everything was fine. The Dragon Clan Assembly had no specific purpose; it was simply a gathering of people every hundred years, with the only activity being a wrestling tournament.

This wrestling tournament, in a sense, is a martial arts arena within the dragon race. Participants engage in one-on-one duels, and the use of dragon magic and breath control is not allowed; it is purely a matter of hand-to-hand combat.

Nidhogg was very interested in this, and Tawawa did not object, so he took the initiative to sign up for the competition, and unexpectedly became famous because of it.

Raised by humans, Nidhogg had no opportunity to learn traditional dragon magic, so he focused his energy on physical training. When Rudd was "invited" to the dragon's lair, he was very surprised by the male dragon's disciplined lifestyle, which was far superior to that of many humans.

A giant dragon that can train its "size"? Who the hell has ever seen one like that?

Black dragons are the strongest lineage among dragons, so Nidhogg, who is 500 years old and at the peak of his dragon life, is tall and strong, which makes him look like a bunch of fat dragons who eat and sleep all day and have big bellies dragging on the ground.

The outcome of the competition was practically a foregone conclusion; Nidhogg defeated six male dragons in a row, securing first place. Although there was no reward for the victory, it certainly brought him considerable fame. However, this also created a problem: Nidhogg's perfect physique attracted the attention of many female dragons.

Many people have only heard that male dragons are extremely lustful, and like humans, they are in heat year-round. Because they reproduce everywhere, this has led to the creation of many strange and unusual sub-dragon species. But few people know that female dragons in heat are actually even more lustful than male dragons!

So after the competition, many female dragons who were in estrus came to him one after another. Some of them were more outgoing and directly asked to mate, while others were more subtle and wanted to drag Nidhogg to a corner to see some good stuff.

Nidhogg never imagined he would be so popular, pursued by so many female dragons. Even though he was devoted to Tawawa, his male pride was greatly satisfied, and he couldn't help but become a little arrogant. As a result, he accidentally caused a misunderstanding, which made the jealous Tawawa leave in a huff.

Nidhogg didn't explicitly state what he had done to anger Tawawa, but he repeatedly emphasized that he hadn't done anything to wrong his wife and that it was all a misunderstanding. However, Tawawa, who was furious, refused to listen to his explanation.

In his pursuit of his wife, Nidhogg asked the wrong person and chased after her in the opposite direction. Unable to find Tawawa, he had to rush back to his hometown, but still couldn't find his wife.

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If Nidhogg was initially happy to participate in the Dragon Clan Conference, now he is filled with regret. If he had known that a male dragon like himself would encounter such a thing, he would never have made this long journey.

Now look what happened! His wife drove him away, and Nidhogg is kicking himself for it!

"Master, what should we do about this?!"

"Don't worry, I'll help you think of a solution."

Under Ludwig's soothing words, Nidhogg managed to calm down, while the onlookers behind him couldn't help but marvel. No one had expected that the fearsome dragon would have such a human side, experiencing family disputes, making him seem much more approachable.

So the crowd that had been watching from a distance all came over. Some offered words of comfort, some offered advice, and some even took advantage of the chaos to ask Nidhogg to buy his molted skin. Everyone was very gentle.

"Look at this dragon. In terms of loyalty to its lover, it is much better than some humans."

"Count, what do you mean by that?"

"Haha, I wasn't referring to any specific person, Your Grace, there's no need for you to be so quick to assume it's about you!"

"You son of a bitch..."

Just then, Mayor Rom arrived with his men. They assumed Nidhogg was there for the food festival, so they brought two roasted pigs and a large barrel of ale to entertain their old neighbor.

Unfortunately, Nidhogg was in no mood for food or drink at this moment; all he could think about was where his wife was. The entire dragon was visibly anxious.

Meanwhile, the dragon's sudden arrival did not disrupt the food festival; after a brief period of chaos, everything returned to normal. The only change was that guards urgently sealed off the streets near the main barracks, prohibiting ordinary people from approaching.

However, humans are creatures with an extremely strong sense of curiosity, especially underage children. The more you forbid them from doing something, the more they become itchy and restless.

When the dragon suddenly appeared, Lisa, who was eating at a school stall, was really startled. Her companions, Sharo and Rodriguez, quickly left their seats and headed straight for the military camp where the dragon had landed.

The riot was quickly quelled, and the dragon did not seem to do anything outrageous after landing. In addition, local residents explained that the locals had a long-standing relationship with the dragon, so the panic was quickly replaced by strong curiosity.

Several noble children also wanted to see the legendary dragon. Hima made the first suggestion. The boys looked at each other, but in the end, they couldn't resist the temptation and decided to go together.

However, when they hurriedly arrived at the street where the barracks were located, the town guards had already set up a cordon. Although the children were all nobles, and Lisa was the baron's older sister, no matter how much they pleaded, the guards refused to budge an inch, much to their disappointment.

Fortunately, Shani had a sudden thought. She was also heading towards the training ground when she saw Lisa and the other children blocking the way. She immediately guessed what they wanted to do, so she offered to watch over them herself. Only then did the guards reluctantly let them pass.

Several teenagers followed Shanis through the roadblock. Hima thanked her for bringing them in, then asked with some confusion.

"Ms. Shanis, why are you helping us?"

"If I hadn't brought you in, would you have obediently given up?"