Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

Nolan shook his head, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

Ekaterina hung her head, clutching the hem of her skirt, kneeling on the ground like a little girl who had done something wrong. Her skirt was stained with many dirt, and her beautiful big tail was also dirty from crawling around.

"really?"

The maid, Long, looked at the silver-haired girl suspiciously and said cautiously, "Don't be angry, I really didn't mean it. I'll change if I've offended you in any way. Please, please don't move out without a word!"

Nolan asked in surprise, "Why do you say that?"

"It's okay, it doesn't matter," they always say, but in the end they gradually distance themselves from me, probably because I'm too annoying.

Ekaterina forced a smile and tucked her tail in.

No wonder she always speaks softly, never daring to interrupt or reveal her true thoughts, for fear of upsetting others.

Being a jeweled dragon and always having to consider the feelings of mortals must be exhausting...

Nolan was silent for a moment, then comforted him, "It's not your fault. It's just that dragons are probably not naturally suited to be friends with ordinary people."

More than anything, it's about domination and submission, predator and prey...

This may also be related to the large leaves, but they are not strong enough to always restrain their oppressive aura.

Ekaterina was stunned for a moment after hearing this, her amber eyes sparkling, and she opened her arms and gently hugged Nolan.

"But you're different. You're not afraid of me at all. Your scent is like...like my family! Please...please continue to be my friend, okay?"

Nolan glanced at the barely noticeable crystalline contract on the back of his hand, his cheeks flushed, and he felt a little embarrassed.

She was forcibly conscripted by the Queen to be her husband's servant and is currently under observation!

"I will, and I won't go anywhere. You've worked so hard taking care of us all this time."

Upon receiving the praise, Ekaterina smiled sweetly, but a hint of sadness lingered in that smile.

"It's not hard at all, I like it very much! With you all by my side, it doesn't matter what I do! I... have always been like this, I'm used to living here alone, but thankfully I have my sister with me. Although I can't see her, I know she's always by my side."

"That... isn't wrong."

The naturally naive maid dragon doesn't seem to have the same strong sense of dragonhood as her older sister, nor does she understand what's happening to her.

"But, but, things are different now. You are the only ones who don't look down on me and are willing to live with me. I'm happy as long as I can see you all when I wake up every day!"

Ekaterina, her arms flailing with excitement, mustered her courage and tremblingly grasped Nolan's hand.

The timid dragon maid seems really suitable to be a wife...

Nolan smiled too. She gently wiped the stains off the maid dragon's body, slowly unbuttoned the maid's outfit, and like a true knight, picked up the adorable dragon and carried her back to her room, amidst Catherine's bewildered gaze.

"Get some rest."

"Uh-huh."

Ekaterina nodded, then nervously hid under the covers, covering her face. Her vertical pupils were inexplicably filled with little hearts, and her whole body was already burning with excitement.

Whether it's a gentle princess carry or a goodnight kiss on the forehead, it all transforms into intense, unusual emotions, conveyed to each other's hearts through the vows of their contract.

At this time, the maid Long did not understand what that unprecedented intense feeling was, but from then on, there was a shadow that haunted her dreams, and she wanted to see her day and night.

........

The next day, Nolan lied and said he needed to take leave to go back to Morningstar City, leaving a note on the refrigerator before leaving the dormitory early in the morning.

To ensure she wouldn't be detected by the Starry Obelisk, she waved her hand, and an invisible barrier appeared above the girls' dormitory. As she tore through space and plunged into the void, another Chaos Knight clad in demonic armor descended upon Saint Lenza.

Commission Name: Paradise Island Extermination

Risk Level: S (High Risk)

Target: Any creature that attempts to attack you!

Research focus: None, survival, survival, and more survival!

A striking and simple notice was displayed on the silver terminal, its purpose clear and unambiguous.

To survive with three students!

Paradise Island is an alien dimension belonging to the Federation, but it has not been truly conquered.

Due to its unique characteristics and location on a spatial fault, it can only carry a very small number of people at a time, and the surrounding void turbulence is severe, making it impossible to form a viable resource for thorough exploration.

For these reasons, the interior of this plane also retains abundant souls, making it a uniquely endowed realm that has nurtured a large number of rare species and materials.

It is of great value for exploration, but too dangerous.

The strong wouldn't risk their lives for wealth that's within their grasp, repeatedly traversing unstable portals, but ordinary people are drooling with envy, hoping to make a fortune.

Therefore, Paradise Island, as the hunting ground of the Starry Sky School, and the highest-difficulty timed challenge, is left to the students to decide whether to participate in.

Whether it's the superior cultivation conditions bathed in an environment rich in spiritual energy, or the rare materials that can be picked up at will, both are incredibly tempting for Federation students, helping them take a big step on the path to becoming stronger.

Even so, very few people were confident that they would return alive.

This time, the situation seems different for the three lucky winners in San Lent...

Each academy in the Starry Sky Alliance has only a few access privileges per year, and the opening time depends on the intensity of the surrounding spatial turbulence.

These past few days have been turbulent around Paradise Island, and the void storm will arrive in three days, making the portal unsafe. So this is a golden opportunity that won't come again.

All students who wish to obtain the rare materials and treasures of Paradise Island must survive for three days and return to the starting point through the portal before the designated time!

It sounds simple, but it's a different story in practice.

63. Always there

At the entrance of the Sanctuary of the Stars in the early morning, several people were already waiting there on time.

A sleepy little girl impatiently stomped on the floor tiles, glanced at the time, and realized there were only three minutes left before the timed challenge started.

"too slow!"

On the other hand, the sexy, mature woman who was more like the principal than Skadi was quite calm.

The secretary-general, dressed in a black suit and red high heels, with his arms crossed, would open the portal at the appointed time, regardless of the circumstances.

Behind Janna were two students with cold expressions. One had fiery red hair and a beautiful, slender figure, while the other had black hair and black eyes with long hair reaching her shoulders.

The two were dressed in lightweight, tight-fitting combat suits, which, while not as powerful as magical armor, still possessed basic soul amplification. Both wore spatial rings and gripped their weapons tightly.

This is standard expeditionary uniform, and the members look like seasoned veterans.

Suddenly, a light footstep was heard, and a tall, slender figure came running over and bowed deeply to everyone in a flustered manner.

"I'm sorry! I... I had insomnia last night, I'm so sorry to have kept everyone waiting!"

Ekaterina looked timidly at the frizzy-haired little girl, her face flushed with embarrassment, unsure whether it was because of her insomnia or because she had caused trouble for someone again.

The two companions paused for a moment, but didn't take it to heart, and didn't intend to have much interaction with each other outside of their research project.

Most of the renowned and outstanding students have their own quirks, but the dragon in my memory is mostly an arrogant figure who keeps people at arm's length.

Skuld glanced at her favorite seed player this year, and was about to lash out, but couldn't help but rub her forehead and complain first: "What kind of outfit is this? It's dangerous inside, ladies. Can you be a little more serious? I finally found a suitable team leader for you!"

Is there...is there something wrong with this?

Ekaterina spun around on the spot, her maid outfit still looking beautiful, but it seemed completely out of place in the unknown territory they were about to explore.

What's even more outrageous is that she was carrying an enormous backpack, which was crammed full of who knows what it was.

It felt as pleasant as going on a picnic...

Principal Little Angel was so angry that he was baring his teeth and brandishing his claws. Even before they set off, he felt that St. Lenza was going to lose face at the Star Alliance School again.

But there's no time for her to get ready right now.

"Sigh, never mind, I won't say anything more. Everyone knows how dangerous Paradise Island is. You three are my best students, and you will definitely not lose to explorers from other schools. And the equipment I've provided you with is top-notch..."

Skuld looked around, remained silent for a moment, rolled her eyes, and exclaimed in frustration, "So the advisor mentor hasn't even arrived yet?!?"

Janna and the three students sighed in unison; the headmaster was still as unreliable as ever.

Suddenly, a pair of hands appeared out of thin air, causing the space to fold and ripple.

Then, with a gentle pull, a crack was torn open, and a tall figure emerged from the void.

"I've always been here."

The Chaos Knight's demonic armor was ferocious, its black armor radiating a crimson light that was awe-inspiring.

He leaned gently against the stone pillar, his cool entrance clearly surprising everyone.

Did they just casually tear open the space of the secondary dimension?

As expected of the invincible master who defeated the World Serpent!

The red-haired girl and the black-haired boy looked surprised, but their anxious feelings instantly calmed down.

When they first heard about it, they weren't sure, but they never imagined it really was that saint...

"Very good, everyone is here, so let's not delay!"

The Secretary-General nodded, glanced at his watch which was synchronized with the main plane, and said in a deep voice, "Three, two, one... Open the alternate dimension!"

Due to time constraints, the trainees who had originally planned to give up this timed challenge hastily gathered here, leaving no time for idle chatter.

Skuld's eyes shone with a light like the sun, and she stretched out her little hand toward the obelisk of stars above her head, using the stars to temporarily connect the two planes.

A powerful beam of light immediately struck the sanctuary, and the force of the energy impact forced the three of them to retreat, making it difficult for them to breathe.

Soon, the beam of light stabilized, and an unusual aura emanated from within.

What are we waiting for?

The young principal urged her on.

The three of them snapped out of their daze, gritted their teeth, and stepped into the blinding pillar of light. What awaited them was an unknown advanced realm.

"Don't forget to return to the coordinates at the agreed time, or you won't be able to come back!"

The secretary-general gave a final, patient reminder, then turned to the black knight and solemnly said, "I'm entrusting them to you, Invincible Lord!"

Nolan nodded and slowly walked towards the pillar of light until his figure was completely swallowed up and he fell into another dimension.

Once the four people had disappeared from sight, Skuld withdrew her hand, and the beam of light projected by the Starry Obelisk vanished instantly.