Shut Up, Malevolent Dragon! I Don't Want to Have Any More Children With You-Chapter 98Vol. 3
"The plan from the Dragon Kings' meeting half a month agoâthe one where everyone voted on how to deal with Konstantinâhas already been set in motion."
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"Each clan has sent people to station near the Red Flame Dragon Clanâs territory to keep an eye on him around the clock."
"Iâm thinking of sending Sherry. What do you think?"
After dinner, Leon and Rosvisser strolled side by side along the training track in their backyard, the soft sunset casting a golden glow over their steps. In the background, their daughters' laughter filled the air.
Leon walked with his hands casually in his pockets, but his serious expression betrayed the deep thoughts running through his mind.
âThatâll work,â Leon nodded. âBut I have a request.â
âWhat is it?â
"I want to go along."
Rosvisser stopped in her tracks, her brows furrowing slightly. "You want to go? What for?"
"There are⌠certain things I want to ask Konstantin face-to-face."
Rosvisser could tell from his tone that Leon wasnât joking, nor was this some impulsive decision. Heâd thought this through.
âThe dragons working with the empire are all extremely tight-lipped,â Leon explained. âTheyâll never share anything about the empire. But Konstantin is different. He once cooperated with them, but he was also horrifically mistreated by them before he escaped. By now, he probably resents them deeply, so Iâm thinking he might spill a thing or two.â
Leonâs master had discussed this tactic with him early on: gathering information through the dragon clans. So far, heâd exhausted all his resources, and progress had stalled. But Konstantinâs falling out with the empire opened a new path forward.
Though âthe enemy of my enemy is my friendâ didnât really apply to Leon, Konstantin, and the empire, Leon figured that if Konstantin wasnât going to be an ally, he could at least be a source of insider info.
"But you have a grudge against Konstantin, too," Rosvisser pointed out, analyzing the situation. "If you two meet, itâll end in a fight."
Leon was sure sheâd object to him going to the Red Flame Dragon Clanâs territory, but her next words caught him off guard.
"Iâll go with you."
Leon paused, surprised.
Rosvisserâs face was dead serious as she spoke, and as he looked at her unwavering expression, he was reminded that his âcontract wifeâ wasnât an ordinary woman.
An ordinary wife would never let her husband go on a dangerous mission like this.
But Rosvisser was a Dragon Queen.
Danger? Sheâd just charge in alongside him.
Leon shook his head with a small smile. "No, you canât go."
Rosvisser blinked, a bit annoyed. "Why not?"
Up until now, she and Leon had faced every challenge together, relying on their teamwork. So why was he suddenly refusing her help?
"All the dragon clans have stationed people around Konstantinâs territory to monitor him. That alone would set him off. But if you, a Dragon Queen, were there too, heâd see it as a full-on invasion," Leon explained. "So itâs better if I go alone."
Rosvisser considered his explanation thoughtfully.
With her hands clasped behind her, she swished her tail over the ground, muttering softly, "You just donât want me to come with you."
Aww, was she feeling a bit left out?
Leon chuckled and gently took Rosvisserâs hand, his thumb lightly tracing her cool skin as he said in a soft voice, "I promise I wonât fight Konstantin. If he tries anything, Iâll just run."
"As if Iâd believe that, you idiot."
Rosvisser huffed, attempting to shake his hand off. But when she couldnât, she simply let him hold on, muttering, "When Konstantin challenges you, youâre probably going to shout something like, âFor the honor of the dragon slayer!â and charge right in."
"Wow, five years of living together, and you know me so well."
"Fake wife, thank you."
"If even my fake wife knows me this well, I canât imagine how itâd be with a real one."
Rosvisser gave him a humorless smile, rolling her eyes. "Youâre just hilarious, Cosmod."
Leon continued to stroll down the track, still holding her hand.
"Seriously, though. I know we think of Konstantin as just some battle-crazy dragon, but after the incident at the ruins, I got the impression heâs capable of reason. Heâs not going to start a fight the moment he sees me."
Despite his words, Rosvisser still seemed unsure. "Then swear to meâno heroics if things go south."
"I just promised you I wouldnât."
"A promise is one thing; a swear is another."
Leonâs master had always said women were linguistic creatures who valued every word, but it wasnât until now that he truly understood what that meant.
"Alright, alright, I swear."
"Swearingâs not that simple. You need to swear on something."
Leon thought for a moment, then stood still, raising three fingers to the sky as he solemnly declared, "I, Leon Cosmod, swear on the name of my beloved donkey that I will not fight Konstantin."
Rosvisser blinked in surprise.
Well then. If he was swearing on *that*, then she could trust he wouldnât pick a fight.
Even though sheâd never met his donkey, she knew it was precious to him.
Finally, she relaxed. "Alright then, tomorrow Iâll have Sherry take you."
"Great! Wait for my good news."
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The next day, Leon accompanied Sherry and the Silver Dragonâs assigned surveillance team toward the Red Flame Dragon Clanâs territory.
True to her loyalty, Sherry refrained from asking any unnecessary questions. Whatever the prince said went; if he said to fly left, she flew left. If he said to fly right, she went right. The silent, get-the-job-done type.
Upon reaching the Silver Dragon Clanâs designated watchpoint, Leon hopped off Sherryâs back in her dragon form.
"Thanks, Sherry. You guys set up camp hereâIâll go in alone."
Bringing in the Silver Dragon guards would only worsen tensions on both sides. Even though Konstantin was rational, showing up with a whole unit on his territory would definitely spark a confrontation.
Sherry tucked in her wings, shifting into human form.
"Please, Prince, be careful. If anything goes wrong, signal with the flare."
Leon glanced down at the flare in his hand. Rosvisser had given it to him before heâd left. Although sheâd agreed to let him go alone, she still insisted on taking precautions.
"Got it. Thanks."
"Weâll be here waiting for you, Your Highness."
Leon nodded, turning to look at the boundary of the Red Flame Dragon Clanâs territory.
A gust of wind stirred up dust and sand, causing him to narrow his eyes.
"Konstantin, letâs have a talk."