Dragon Raja: Starting with acquiring Orochi, a counterattack against the gods.

He never needed anyone's pity.

But now, everything is over. He still feels indebted to Genjiro, but he won't be tormented by endless guilt and want to escape like before.

He came to France now simply because he wanted to, nothing more.

Sakura remained silent throughout; she was truly a good listener. She and Genji had been here for several days, quietly watching the sea each day, and sometimes not speaking for long periods when there were no guests.

But the feeling of companionship was so obvious, and what they didn't know was that not far from them, Sakurai Kogure looked at Genji beside her.

Yuan Zhinv pushed up her sunglasses expressionlessly, as if she hadn't heard anything, and simply said, "It's pretty boring, let's go wander around somewhere else."

Sakurai Kogure nodded. She never interfered in Genji's affairs, nor did she advise Genji to forgive or not forgive, because she knew that those who had not suffered had no right to speak.

And the relationship between the brother and sister is one that no one else is allowed to interfere with.

They left quietly without disturbing anyone.

Meanwhile, neither of them said anything, but the atmosphere was very warm. Just then, a beautiful Asian girl walked over and curiously looked at the dazzling array of sunscreens.

Yuan Zhisheng immediately chimed in: "Want to buy sunscreen? It's affordable, effective, and great value."

But this time, before Sakura could translate, the girl exclaimed in surprise, "Ah! Are you Japanese too?"

Genjiro and Sakura exchanged a glance, both somewhat surprised.

This place is quite far from Japan, and Japan itself has a sea. Most of the people who come here for vacation are Europeans. They've been here for a few days now, and this is the first time they've met any Japanese people.

The girl seemed very happy: "That's great! I've seen so many Japanese people in one day. Where in Japan are you from?"

Genjiro keenly caught the key words in her words and pressed further: "Many Japanese?"

"Yeah, I just saw two Japanese girls, and I even went up to ask them for directions. Also, there's been a new Japanese ramen chef on that shopping street up ahead recently..."

Genji frowned. The keyword "selling ramen" immediately piqued his interest. Seeing his expression, Sakura immediately smiled apologetically at the girl.

"Here, take this bottle of sunscreen. We have something to do and might have to leave for a little while."

Although the girl was disappointed, she nodded and said, "Okay, let's talk again when we have a chance."

After saying that, she took the free sunscreen and left, leaving behind a strange-looking Genji.

“A Japanese man selling ramen.” Genji repeated these words, his expression turning strange: “Probably not.”

"We'll find out when we go take a look," Sakura said. Genji nodded, and the two quickly packed up and headed in the direction the girl had indicated.

It's no wonder that Genji found it strange. The Snake Clan has grown bigger and bigger, and has become the undisputed number one power among hybrids. As the patriarch, Uesugi Echizen is extremely busy.

Most importantly, although he had three children, none of them were of any use. Let's not even talk about Genjiro; she had become the Black King, so you can't expect her to sit in an office and be an emperor. Genjiro was a little better than Genjiro, but he didn't like these things at all.

Erii is even more of a mystery; all she thinks about is having fun. She hasn't been back to Japan in ages, and who knows where she's off gallivanting off to.

Uesugi Koshi is like a middle-aged man whose children are not up to par, and he can only work hard to protect the family business. His only advantage is that he does not have to worry about his children being threatened when they run wild in the world. After all, although his children do not have much management ability, they are strong enough.

This is probably what they mean by having both strength and ability.

Therefore, no matter what, Uesugi Koshi should not be in France at this moment, let alone sell ramen again.

It was because of this thought that Genji was completely stunned when he saw the old man with a white towel wrapped around his head, putting the soup into the steaming pot.

The old man was clearly more at ease in France than him. Although his clothes were mismatched, his fluent French spoke volumes. He chatted animatedly with several young people eating noodles next to him while cooking.

Sakura translated for Genji: "The patriarch told that girl that he is half French, that he just returned to France these days, and that he has spent the first half of his life selling ramen in Japan. He wants to try the French market."

Yuan Zhisheng's eye twitched. He really didn't know his father was half French, but that wasn't important. What was important was...

Erii is having a blast all over the world; he's in France selling sunscreen. Minamoto no Chizuru has disappeared; he's definitely not in Japan. And now, Uesugi Koshi has also run away. So the question is, who's managing the Snake Clan?

Uesugi was having a great time chatting. He grew up in France and had dreamed of returning to France for many years, but he had been delayed by one thing or another.

Now that the world-destroying crisis has passed, he has finally returned to the place he longed for. After spending a few days in that dilapidated monastery, Uesugi Kotetsu decided to return to his old profession—

Ramen is sold everywhere.

“Selling ramen is still more interesting.” Uesugi Kotsushi muttered, a satisfied smile on his face: “What kind of patriarch is he? He wouldn’t even be a dog.”

Before she could finish her reflections, she looked up and met Genji's indescribable gaze.

Uesugi Koshi: "..."

Uesugi awkwardly slammed the lid back on the bubbling soup pot and asked in a low voice, "What are you doing here? Want some noodles?"

Yuan Zhisheng: "..."

“I think I might need an explanation,” Genjiro said. “Now that you’re out, what about the Snake-Headed Eight Families? Who’s the head of the family now?”

"Well, actually, my daughter went back to Japan a couple of days ago and even attended a wedding," Uesugi Kotsushi said. "With her in Japan, what could possibly happen?"

Genji thought to himself, "You better be right," but the next moment he suddenly saw a familiar figure pass by. An unbelievable thought surged in his mind, but he still called out, "Chijo!"

After listening to the commotion, Genji was about to slip away quietly: "..."

Their eyes met, and all three exchanged awkward but polite smiles.

Half an hour later, Genjiro, Genjiro, and Uesugi Koshi sat together, while Sakurai Kogure and Sakura stared at the stove that was still bubbling.

All three of them felt a little awkward. In the end, Uesugi Kotetsu spoke first. He coughed and asked, "Weren't you two going out to play? What are you doing here?"

“I sell sunscreen on that beach over there,” Yuan Zhisheng said.

“The sun is shining here, so I came here for a vacation,” said Yuan Zhinv.

After they finished speaking, they both looked at Uesugi Kotsugi.

Uesugi Koshi cleared his throat, forcibly suppressing his embarrassment, and said in a serious tone, "I've always wanted to go back to France, I've wanted to come back for decades."

As he spoke, he took a sip of his drink and finally revealed his true thoughts in front of his children: "Damn it, I really can't be a patriarch! Decades ago I was the worst emperor, and decades later I am too. I can't do that kind of thing!"

Genjiro: "...So, who is the head of the family in Japan right now?"

Uesugi Koshi scratched his head: "It should be Angers. I didn't tell him. I ran away secretly. Doesn't that old man like to be a leader? Doesn't he like to be a dictator? I've been his friend for decades, so of course I have to fulfill his wishes."

Upon hearing that it was Angers, Genjiro and Genjiro immediately showed expressions of relief. They both had great faith in the headmaster's abilities, and since it was him, there was definitely no problem.

Of course, they couldn't hear Angers, far away in Japan across the ocean, looking at the documents filling his office and the angry roar of the mysteriously escaped patriarch. They just thought the sun was shining brightly today, perfect for a vacation.

The three raised their glasses, gazing at the distant beach filled with beautiful girls, the shimmering sea, and the golden sunlight. They clinked glasses, each revealing a satisfied expression.

This is life.

Author's Closing Remarks

Yes, all the main chapters are finished!

This book was published on June 11th last year, and it's almost been a year since then, by the end of April this year. This is my first time on Qidian and my first time writing a female protagonist novel. I've met many like-minded readers, and my biggest gain this year is you all. Thank you all for your companionship along the way, and I'm very happy to have met you all.

The story of the little girl has come to an end. I have witnessed her growth along the way with everyone, and I hope you all enjoyed the story.

Personally, to be a little sentimental, I've actually been growing a lot this year. I acknowledge that this book has many plot shortcomings and I've made many mistakes, but I've been constantly learning and improving. I'm so glad everyone has supported me along the way without showing any displeasure. I bow deeply in gratitude!

Regarding the new book, it has already been approved. It's still a female protagonist story with dragons, but it will be a completely different story from this one. This time, it will be set in the dragon faction, offering a brand new perspective.

It's expected to release in early May. Hope to see some familiar faces!

Finally, may our friendship endure as long as the mountains remain green and the rivers flow on, and may we meet again with our new book!

My new book, *Dragon Raja: I, Gungnir, Backstab Odin from the Start*

My new book has been released; it's titled "Dragon Raja: I, Gungnir, Backstab Odin from the Start."

The change to single, the old man's route behind it.

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