Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Rossweise's Suitors
"Ah! Just destroy everything." Rossweise collapsed onto the dining table in despair, covering her ears with both hands.
CRACK—
The sound of her heart's defenses breaking was so pleasant.
"There's one last segment, which I personally think is the most exciting."
Hearing this, Rossweise quickly lifted her head and grabbed Isa's wrist. "Sis, this part really won't do. You absolutely can't show it."
Isa squinted her eyes with a smile, saying, "Little Rose, you know me. The more you don't want me to show it, the more I want to."
"Sis, you're my sister, my only sister, I support you." Leon chimed in, fully enjoying the drama without the slightest concern.
Rossweise turned and glared at him fiercely.
That gaze clearly said, "Just wait until we get home. Let's see how I deal with you."
But Leon didn't care at all.
Live for today, worry about tomorrow when it comes.
'I don't know how I'll die in the future, but for now, you're definitely dead.'
Isa activated the memory crystal and played the final segment, reminding them, "Some things, if you don't look at them, I'm afraid you'll forget."
On the screen, she and Rossweise sat side by side by the river, talking about relationships for the first time.
"Little Rose, what are your standards for a partner in the future?"
At that time, the seventeen or eighteen-year-old Rossweise didn't really understand concepts like love or relationships but had very clear standards.
She stared at the river, seriously replying,"In terms of achievements, he has to be at least better than me, winning many first places or championships."
"He must be responsible and not dislike children."
"Strong, but not bullying the weak. He should have his own principles and not be influenced by his species or external factors."
Isa's eyes moved slightly as she said, "These three points are quite difficult, especially the last one. Many people lose themselves after gaining power and authority."
The young Rossweise looked up at the Milky Way in the night sky, her tone firm yet filled with a hint of longing and dreams.
"Who knows? Anyway, if I really have to marry, I'll only marry someone like that. If I never meet him in my lifetime, then I'll never get married."
The Silver Dragon Queen, always preferring none to having the wrong one.
The scene ended.
Leon and the two little dragon girls were left in a daze.
Moments later, Noah and Luna both turned to their father in unison.
Noah: "Winning many championships, not bullying the weak..."
Luna: "Likes children..."
Leon: 'Present!'
Isa watched the reactions of the little ones, her gaze unconsciously falling on Leon.
Leon, who had just been gloating, now blushed slightly and averted his eyes.
As for Rossweise, who would have thought that something she said over a hundred years ago would come true today in such a peculiar way?
She really "married" someone who excelled in achievements, was responsible, liked children, and didn't bully the weak.
Both husband and wife tacitly chose to stay silent about this "coincidence."
Isa glanced left and right. Since she had managed to make the couple a bit embarrassed, her goal was achieved.
Isa put away the memory crystal and asked, "So, who chased who back then?"
Leon quickly said, "She chased me."
"Show some shame. Who chased who? Say it again."
Leon was about to shamelessly argue again but noticed Rossweise's gaze already said, 'Try saying that again if you dare.'
Leon swallowed nervously and awkwardly said, "Ah... it was, it was her who chased me at first. I was ungrateful and ignored her, then regretted it and ended up chasing her instead."
Rossweise snorted coldly, clearly meaning, 'Now that's more like it.'
Surprisingly, the bickering between the two ended with one side giving in.
It was probably because the "partner standards" from earlier were so shocking that both of them were still feeling a bit... flustered?
Seeing the couple exchange tender glances, Isa decided it was time to let the topic rest.
Just then, the maid arrived to inform them that dinner was ready, and the group headed to the dining hall.
Once seated, Isa smiled brightly and asked, "Luna, the steak is with Auntie. Do you want Auntie to hold you while you eat?"
"Yes, Yes, Yes!"
Luna immediately ran to Isa, stretching out her little arms for a hug.
Isa, who was very fond of children, lifted Luna onto her lap and guided her small hands to cut the steak on her plate.
Meanwhile, Leon, Rossweise, and Noah also began enjoying their dinner.
Through brief interaction, Leon found that the Red Dragon Queen Isa was actually quite easygoing.
As Rossweise's sister, she wasn't strict or old-fashioned.
As Rossweise had said, she was lively, talkative, and a bit mischievous.
She was also particularly loved by children.
Even Noah, who didn't like interacting with people, had let her hold her for a while earlier.
It was enough to show Isa's approachable nature.
She and Rossweise were completely different from the dragon kings Leon had encountered before.
They were friendlier, more peaceful, and valued "family" more.
While dragons had very different lifestyles and educational philosophies from humans, their feelings were equally pure.
Loving family, loving oneself.
"By the way, Little Rose, I heard you had a conflict with a duke from the Scarlet Flame Dragon Clan a few days ago?" Isa asked casually while feeding Luna a small piece of beef.
"Mm, his son teamed up with two toad dragons to bully Noah, and Noah taught them a lesson."
Isa looked up. "Toad dragons?"
Rossweise paused, glanced at Leon, and explained, "Oh, they're just stubby footed dragons."
"I see. I heard that guy went back and complained to Constantine, saying he'd teach you a lesson."
"Would Constantine care?" Rossweise chuckled.
Isa laughed lightly. "Who knows? But that old dragon king has been pretty active lately, itching for a fight. Remember when I told you last time about him wanting to expand his territory?"
"Yes, I remember."
Rossweise's expression remained calm. "If he really makes a move on my Silver Dragon Sanctuary for the sake of a worthless duke, I wouldn't mind trimming the Scarlet Flame Dragon Clan a bit."
"Come on now, don't be so aggressive. We're just chatting. Let's eat."
Leon silently listened to the sisters' conversation.
He recalled reading about Constantine while teaching Luna about dragon history.
The records described Constantine as a hero who expanded territory for the dragon race.
He was probably an old and powerful dragon king, with strength that needed no explanation.
But despite Isa's warning, Rossweise showed no concern.
She wasn't someone who underestimated others or bragged. If she wasn't confident, she wouldn't say something as bold as "trim the Scarlet Flame Dragon Clan."
Leon put his thoughts aside and continued eating.
As dinner came to an end, the maids began clearing the table.
Isa carefully wiped the meat crumbs from Luna's mouth while Noah sat obediently by her side.
Leon had a faint smile on his face, as if savoring the earlier "social death" segment.
Rossweise was already regretting bringing him along.
If worse came to worst, could she just leave him on the way back tomorrow?
Totally doable, right? Definitely doable, right?
"So, where were we? Oh, right, Little Rose pursuing you, wasn't it?"
Isa picked up the post-dinner conversation.
Leon avoided eye contact, feeling guilty. "Ah, yes... it was me who pursued her."
"Wow, you're pretty impressive. Back then, there were so many people chasing after Little Rose. The most exaggerated time, the line went from the front yard of the Silver Dragon Sanctuary to the back mountain."
"That's an exaggeration, sis..."
"Hehe, just trying to make your husband appreciate you more."
Isa said, "Hey Leon, did you know? Little Rose's suitors were really... unique. And the gifts they gave were just as odd."
Leon's eyes lit up with interest.
'Another blackmail story session?'
'I love it! Bring it on!'
Rossweise had already given up stopping her.
'Whatever. Let it all burn.'
A person's true death happens twice: the first is physical death, the second is being forgotten by the world.
But the Silver Dragon Queen had pioneered a third: Ultimate social death.
"I remember one gift was a toy bear that rang an alarm at six every morning. It was super loud. Little Rose got it and threw it away immediately."
"A toy bear?"
"Yes, not sure if she didn't like toy bears or just didn't like the noise."
"She probably didn't like the person who sent it." Rossweise sipped her tea.
Leon seemed thoughtful. "So she likes toy bears, then?"
Rossweise rolled her eyes, knowing he was hinting at something.
To stop him from dwelling on it, she went along with him and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I like toy bears the most."
Perhaps it was never about the toy bear.
It was about the person who gave it—
Well, just an excuse to stop him from obsessing over the matter, Rossweise thought.
"Speaking of suitors, Little Rose, I've got another surprise saved for you."
Rossweise froze mid-sip.
Still not over?
My dear sister, how many tricks do you have up your sleeve?
How long have you been preparing for this day?
"Sis, no need to say more. Bring it on!" Leon said, rubbing his hands eagerly.
If he had known that her house had such exciting hidden stories, he never would've refused before.
In this family, Big Sis was his true confidante.
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