Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
“Wuwuwu, Master…”
Xi Wei’s question was met with a silence, as she couldn’t possibly explain that it was the implied threat from Ruo Yi and Loli.
Despite her usual silly demeanor, the Silly Dragon possessed a sixth sense far superior to other female lifeforms when it came to protecting her status.
After nestling in Xi Wei’s embrace for a moment, Connie wiped away the tears she had forced out, her little face contorted into a pout. She pleaded in a low voice,
“Master, can we discuss something~”
“You may speak,” Xi Wei nodded.
“It’s just, it’s this Dragon Milk, I, can I make it in your room…” She stammered. Though her mind was usually filled with lewd thoughts as a means to voluntarily stay by Xi Wei’s side, she felt incredibly shy when actually making such a request.
“No,” Xi Wei flatly refused.
“Honestly, you don’t need to bring Dragon Milk every day. Although it’s delicious, I’d prefer you live your life well. Just give me a ride occasionally when I need to go out.”
He genuinely didn’t want Connie to work too hard. Besides, he wasn’t a pervert. Dragon Milk itself was fine, but when it was associated with Connie, and seeing her small and delicate appearance, he felt a thousand lawyers in his mind warning him. Moreover, if Loli or Ruo Yi discovered this in his office or bedroom, he’d never be able to wash it off even if he jumped into Winter Lake.
“But, but…”
Connie lowered her head, mumbling reluctantly.
“But, since Master likes to drink it, and I can provide what Master likes, it is a very happy thing for me…”
She was a discarded dragon, abandoned by the Mother Dragon. She had been thrown out of the Dragon’s Lair right after hatching. Her siblings peered out from the Dragon’s Lair, watching as she was dragged away by a pack of ferocious jungle wolves. She remembered vividly the pain and despair as their sharp teeth tore into her flesh and she collapsed helplessly in a pool of blood.
An unknown being had saved her life and brought her to Xi Wei. Initially, she saw herself as Xi Wei’s mount, his pet, his servant – anything, as long as she wasn’t abandoned again. But during her time as an egg. Xi Wei would carry her out for walks, take her to hot springs, and carefully wipe her eggshell. She had never felt such care and affection before. Later, Xi Wei gave her existence meaning; she could help Foreigners enhance their equipment, and gradually, she became friends with many of them.
Even before hatching. She had already decided. She must stay by Xi Wei’s side forever, dedicate everything to him. Only then could she repay his kindness and fill the void of fear of abandonment in her heart. When she did something for Xi Wei. She would think, “I’ve become more useful; Master won’t abandon me.”
She wanted to become more useful. Even if it meant becoming a tool in every conceivable way. Even her constant desire to cling to Xi Wei and engage in shameless acts was, for a Giant Dragon, a way to please a male Giant Dragon. She was simply doing her best to do what she believed would make Xi Wei happy. Of course, this included everything she wanted to do for Xi Wei now.
“I accept your intentions.”
Xi Wei gently stroked Connie’s small head. This Silly Dragon had been much more well-behaved recently, rarely visiting the Kingdom’s Treasure Vault, likely busy preparing these drinks for him. He remembered Connie was very afraid of pain, so the process must have been very uncomfortable for her. So, let’s stop here. He could live without Dragon Milk; at worst, he could capture another Giant Dragon and pair her with the Blue Dragon Bryant. As a witness for the wedding, asking for some Dragon Milk wouldn’t be too much, right?
However, Xi Wei still underestimated Connie’s resolve.
“I know Master is afraid of being discovered.”
Connie reached out her small hands and cupped Xi Wei’s face. Her large, watery eyes stared intently at the man before her, blinking only occasionally.
“Honestly, dealing with all these bottles and jars is indeed very troublesome, and it’s easy to leave evidence.”
She seemed to have made up her mind. In her sapphire-blue eyes, a resolute light was gradually intensifying.
“Why don’t Master just drink the freshest one!”
Xi Wei: “Σ(ŎдŎ|||)ﾉﾉ ??? ”
What did Connie mean by this? Xi Wei’s jaw dropped. But in the next moment, he understood. Because the tender pink small milk cake was already in his mouth.
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Connie played in the office for a while before leaving. She arrived with a troubled expression but left as a Pink Dragon, happily flying through the sky, even doing somersaults. The entire Winter City could hear her joyful song, which, accompanied by the melodious chimes, carried far into the wilderness.
The sun gradually set in the west, painting Xi Wei’s horizon with a faint goose-yellow hue. Xi Wei sat in his leather chair, gazing out the window at the sun, lost in thought. The Silly Dragon had left two hours ago, but regretfully, he still hadn’t snapped back to reality. Every ten minutes. He would subconsciously smack his lips. He truly hadn’t expected Connie’s move this time. According to Connie, manipulating the process herself was very difficult, requiring precise technique and emotion, and she had to imagine sweet scenarios in her mind. But being with him required much less thought; it was natural and abundant. Furthermore, since it wasn’t squeezed out. It was directly consumed by Xi Wei, so there was no discomfort. This solved two problems at once. The first was the issue of transporting and acquiring the milk bottles. Although no one questioned it now, in the future, Loli would surely wonder where these bottles came from. Connie would eventually be exposed, and then the maids would discover that the King of Winter, who never drank milk, would take several bottles from Connie every day. Curiosity killed the cat; they would surely want to try it too. The more people knew, the higher Connie’s risk of exposure. Now, it was different. Available on demand, drinking the freshest. And even if something happened, Connie could slip away directly, leaving no physical evidence like milk bottles. The milk fragrance in the room was also easy to deal with; a flap of her large wings would disperse it.
“I feel like I’m becoming more and more of a pervert.”
Xi Wei sighed. He had promised to be a majestic King and a righteous Champion Knight, but life always seemed to go against his wishes, gradually pushing him down the path of perversion. If Connie had made this request at the beginning, he would have surely refused. But the small milk cake was already in his mouth. The sweet taste spread to the deepest taste buds, and in the end, he chose to compromise his noble ideals.
