Chapter 130

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Chapter 130: Putting The Crown On The Dragon Queen

Mission…

Naya took a deep breath. Of course, she wouldn’t rudely demand that Iris give up her mission as the Dragon King just for her.

However, Naya still wanted to know.

“Then tell me, what was the original intention behind the birth of this dragon egg?”

“Of course it was because I love you, Naya. Do you really doubt that? If I only wanted to create a Dragon God, then maybe Illyaa wouldn’t have been born, and I would have just made you lay this egg directly.”

Naya’s sharp gaze softened. She bent Iris’ arm down, pressing her against the wall, then pulled her into a tight embrace.

“Don’t think I’m being annoying. I just need you to confirm it over and over again before I can feel at ease. The idealistic Iris remains unchanged forever, but the materialistic Iris needs to be proven by Iris herself.”

“Mmm.”

Iris lowered her head, letting Naiya’s soft silver hair brush against her face, feeling Naya’s warmth and heartbeat as she held her close.

Naya hugged Iris tightly, almost as if she was trying to fit her entire being into her embrace.

“Let’s have more children, Iris. Let’s have a lot of them. That way, we won’t have to worry about being wiped out in the future. Our children will be born with pure Dragon King blood, one egg every three months. In a year, we can have four… By then, our house will be filled with Dragon Kings and Dragon Gods, and there will be nothing left to fear in this world.”

“Naiya, are you truly planning to have children with me with such intentions?”

“……”

“If that’s what you’re thinking, wouldn’t that make you the kind of mother you hate the most?”

“But, I don’t want you to die.”

Naiya closed her eyes, her voice trembling.

“Why would you think I would die?”

“Because, according to history, it’s always the human race that wins.”

“Then let’s make this time an exception. Naya, I have confidence in that. Also, different children have different fates. Having many children isn’t necessarily a good thing. If we have too many and you don’t have enough energy to take care of them all, it would lead to a lack of love for them. There will never be another Illya.”

Iris’s words caused Naya to snap out of her daze.

[Host, Iris is right. Having too many children will not only lead to neglect but will also drain your physical and mental strength.]

[What happens if I’m drained?]

[The reason you can give birth to a Dragon God is because of your unique physical traits. After the sacrifice of the previous system, its energy merged into your body, which is like a tea bag—the more you use it, the weaker the flavor becomes.]

[There’s such an explanation?]

[Yes. You must rely on your own strength, Host. You need to become stronger on your own and protect everything you want to protect. Host, don’t forget the philosophy I’ve been passing on to you.]

After hearing Iris and the system’s guidance, Naya finally saw things more clearly.

“I understand now.”

Naya’s heart now had a clearer goal.

She wanted to become even stronger than Iris. She wanted to protect everything with her own strength.

Naya released Iris and looked up at Iris’s smile.

Then, an idea suddenly crossed her mind.

“Iris, can you give birth?”

Iris froze for a moment, then responded seriously.

“No, I can’t. Because you don’t have the ability to inject energy into my body.”

“Ah, I see…”

Naya stepped back a few steps and sat on the bed, pulling the egg back into her arms.

Iris looked at Naya’s delicate, silver-clad figure on the bed, her beautiful and gentle face beneath her silvery hair.

After thinking for a while, Iris decided to tell Naya everything.

“Of course, it’s not that it’s completely impossible to transfer the egg from your body to mine using medical technology.”

“That sounds troublesome, never mind.”

“It’s not troublesome. If you really think it’s unfair for you to bear this pain alone, I’m willing to share it with you.”

“I don’t think it’s unfair.” 

Naya suddenly smiled mischievously. 

“As for the children, there’s no need to worry about that. Iris, do you still want to sleep in my bed tonight?”

“Then, what’s the price?”

Cute Miss Naya, you’re not thinking of getting something for nothing again, are you?

But after the lesson of getting her bottom spanked last time, Iris was a bit more cautious inside.

“The price is… a secret. You’ll find out tonight.”

“Tonight?”

“Yes.” 

Naya gently stroked the egg in her arms. 

“Go now, after Illya finishes breakfast, you can bring her over.”

These days, Naya hadn’t been sleeping with Illya at night, and had been trying to make up for the lost maternal love during the day.

Even though there was a younger sister now, the older sister couldn’t be neglected.

During the egg hatching process, talking with Illya or telling stories occasionally was a good way to pass the time. Otherwise, holding the egg all day long would be so boring.

The night came as promised.

The gentle moonlight seeped into the room.

The wooden door creaked open.

Entering Naya’s room with the moonlight was a red-haired dragon girl, her eyes filled with anticipation and a hint of nervousness.

What kind of trick did Miss Naya have planned for tonight?

Naya looked at the red-haired dragon girl.

“You’re here?”

“I’m here.”

“How is Illya?”

“She’s asleep, deeply. Flanna is by her side, keeping her company.”

“Are you sure she won’t find out, and that no one is following or eavesdropping?”

Naya spoke seriously, her expression and tone as if they were about to carry out some secret mission.

“Are you sure?”

“Do you know what a secret agent is?”

“Of course, I do.”

“Then, Iris, tonight, we have a special operation.” 

Naya buried the egg under the blanket. 

“To prevent our egg from getting cold, Iris, please use magic to add a layer of insulation to it. I’ll close the curtains to ensure our special operation isn’t seen by anyone.”

Naya stood up, walked to the window, and shut it, pulling the curtains closed.

Meanwhile, Iris also took care of the egg’s insulation.

Naya approached, stretched her hand under the blanket, analyzed the situation inside for a moment, and nodded in satisfaction.

She wasn’t very skilled at advanced magic, but that didn’t mean she didn’t understand it.

“Well done, Iris, now take off your clothes.”

“What?”

Naya raised her hand and pointed at Iris.

“I am now ordering you to take off your clothes.”

“Y-You… what are you planning?” 

Iris’s lips twitched.

“I told you, we’re carrying out a secret operation tonight. So, we need to change into new outfits. Hurry, Iris, don’t delay. We need to act quickly, or we’ll miss the optimal time for stealth.”

“Alright.”

Seeing Naya so serious, Iris was curious where Naya would go with this.

One by one, Iris removed her garments.

Naiya remained unmoved.

Iris had a much higher tolerance for shamelessness than Naya, so even now, standing before Naya without a single piece of clothing, her cold, composed expression didn’t change at all.

“Very good. Cooperation is essential. This is the mindset a top secret agent should have.”

Naya sat on the bed, watching Iris, and her face flushed slightly.

She began to question what she was doing, what the meaning was behind having Iris do this.

No, no, no! Naya, you can’t back down this time!

All along, you’ve been accustomed to being Iris’s little delicate wife, always relying on her, naturally thinking she’s invincible.

Starting today, you need to completely change your mindset!

Naya had planned this secret agent operation tonight to prove her resolve.

She walked over to the wardrobe and took out the silk ribbon used to tie her skirt.

“Don’t move, Iris the secret agent.”

“Okay.”

Naya stood behind Iris, blindfolded her with the silk ribbon, and tied a bow at the back of her head.

Once they had changed, the special operation was about to begin.

“Iris, follow me. We need to infiltrate a national-level secret facility now. We can’t afford to be careless.”

“Hmm…”

“This is related to the Dragon Queen’s classified documents. We must take this seriously.”

The Dragon Queen—wouldn’t that be me?

Iris suppressed a laugh.

She let Naya lead her to a place.

The surroundings were cold and wooden, seemingly a table.

“Sit on it, Iris.”

“Hmm.”

Iris did exactly as Naya told her.

She could hear Naya’s nervous breathing because of the secret operation.

“Wait a minute, Iris. We now need to enter the secret key to unlock the Dragon Queen’s data room’s security door. You keep watch for me.”

“Hmm.”

At this point, Iris roughly understood what Naya was trying to do.

She cooperated with Naya’s secret agent mission.

She stood outside, keeping watch, while Naya snuck into the data room to search for classified documents.

After some effort, Naya finally cracked the lock and found the documents she was looking for.

Meanwhile, Iris stood alone outside all night, braving the cold wind that brushed against her face. She couldn’t help but shiver, letting out soft whimpers.

Worried that Naya’s secret operation might be exposed, Iris was so tense that her palms sweated. After all, if something went wrong, it was her who would suffer first, and she would surely be captured before anyone else.

Oh no!

After Naya took the documents, the security system triggered an alarm, and the melodious warning sound echoed in her ears.

A startled cry escaped from Iris’s mouth.

To protect Naya, Iris used all her strength—she was willing to risk everything for Naya!

In the end, the two of them successfully escaped the encircling guards, who came at them like a flood.

“Haah～”

Naya quickly pulled the ribbon from in front of Iris’s eyes.

Both of them looked as though they had just run a marathon, their faces flushed with embarrassment, and beads of sweat were forming on their foreheads.

“I’m so tired… I can’t go on…”

Naya collapsed back onto the bed, panting heavily.

This secret mission had drained all of her courage and strength.

The Dragon Queen’s data room had such a powerful security system that it required a long string of complex passwords to enter. Naya’s fingers were almost cramping from the effort.

Iris wiped the sweat from her forehead. Although standing guard outside wasn’t physically exhausting, the mental strain was still considerable.

She glanced at the nightgown on the table, realizing it was the outfit to change into once the operation was over.

She hastily slipped into the nightgown.

Iris slid off the table.

And then she tidied up the mess caused by the secret operation.

After Naya took the documents, she hadn’t bothered to tidy up the table, just yanking out the USB stick and leaving.

Using magic, Iris dried the moisture from the tabletop.

Only then did she return to Naya’s side and sit down, bending over to hold Naya, ready to start the pursuit of the agent who had stolen the Dragon Queen’s documents. However, Naya, in a firm manner, rejected her.

Iris gazed at Naya, not sure whether to move up or down.

“Naya… is this how heartless you are?”

“Hmph! Stay put. I need to sleep.”

Naya turned over, facing away from Iris, holding the egg in her arms.

“Naya, you can’t do this…”

“I am the boss of this household, Iris. From now on, whether it’s in bed or in life, I’m the boss.”

“I never said you weren’t the boss. You’ve always been the boss of this house. What’s going on with your mood today?”

Iris felt wronged.

With Naya’s piano skills, she should have just listened to Naya sing to cheer herself up instead.

“Iris, from now on, I’ll protect you. With my holy spear, I will stand in front of you and guard you, not lie under you, depending on you to protect me.”

“Do these two things have to be linked?”

“They do!”

“I don’t think so.”

“If I say they do, then they do.”

This was Naya’s first step in overcoming her “little wife” mindset. By seeing Iris’s shy and delicate side, Naya might gradually awaken to her own manly side. 

Although tonight’s attempt wasn’t entirely successful, it was still the first milestone in reaching her goal.

Listening to Iris’s song, feeling her warmth and the moist love between them, Naya’s heart was deeply touched. It was a feeling of cherishing and protecting Iris.

“Alright, good night, Naya.”

Iris smiled helplessly.

As long as Naya was happy.

Even though it wasn’t quite satisfying, and the technique wasn’t perfect, at least the object of her affection was Naya, and that joy lingered in her heart.

Iris turned off the light and crawled under the covers beside Naya, pressing her back against Naya’s, her hands carefully still.

“Good night.”

Naya responded softly.

She held the egg and, in the darkness, opened her eyes, her inner resolve becoming clearer and brighter.

Next time, she wouldn’t need to use some secret agent operation to convince herself. She would bravely face Iris, look into her eyes, and memorize every shift of emotion in Iris’s gaze.

As long as she could understand Iris as well as Iris understood her, Naya would truly become the ultimate protector.

“I look forward to that future, my dear Naya.”

Iris had already understood Naya’s intentions.

So, she forgave Naya for the lack of technique and was willing to wait for the day Naiya grew stronger.

A happy married life for both parties relies on mutual understanding, support, and help.

Although it was said that even a mere finger could evoke sensations for Iris, having one more form of entertainment wasn’t a bad thing—indeed, it was quite an elegant pleasure.

However, in the deep of night, amidst a chaotic dream, Iris vaguely heard the call of her beloved.

She opened her eyes.

Whispers reached her ears, laced with shyness and suppressed restraint.

“Iris, please… accompany me… to the bathroom…”

“To the bathroom?”

“Yes… quickly, I need to go…”

Iris suddenly remembered a plan that had not yet succeeded before. She smiled softly.

“Miss Naya is already a grown-up. She needs to learn to go to the bathroom on her own.”

“Please, Iris…”

Whenever Naya closed her eyes, she would think of Iris—her expressions, her words, her singing and dancing—yet, even in dreams, she could not escape Iris’s clutches.

But a dream is just a dream.

Upon waking, there was still an emptiness.

“Come, I’ll teach you how to pee.”

Iris took Naya’s hand, preparing to guide her to the bathroom.

“Don’t…” 

Naya shook her head. 

“You help me.”

“Be obedient, brave Miss Naya. You promised you’d protect me with your Krido determination. If you’re too scared to even go to the bathroom by yourself, how can you talk about protecting me?”

“Is there really a connection between the two?”

“Yes!”

“I don’t think so.”

“I say there is!”

At that moment, just like now, the two whispered in the dark, with the softer, more delicate female voice sounding more urgent.

“If you’re going to mimic me, then get out of bed and go.”

“This is for your own good, Naya. Think about it, every time you’re so stiff, afraid of the dark path. If you don’t try walking on your own, how will you know what lies ahead, what the reactions will be, or what obstacles you’ll encounter? Don’t you think so?”

“I don’t care…”

Naya was desperate now. She didn’t want to listen to Iris’s grand philosophies.

But, for her own happiness, Iris couldn’t let Naya keep making mistakes at her expense.

She firmly held Naya’s hand, guiding her to the bathroom with gentle force, teaching her step by step how to use the toilet.

…

Naya was completely stunned.

It took her a while to realize what had happened. Suddenly, she buried her head in her arms, crying softly.

“Woo woo woo…”

Hearing Naya’s sobs, Iris hurriedly turned on the light and gently embraced her.

“What’s wrong, Naya?”

“I’m not clean…”

She sniffled, her voice tinged with crying.

“How are you not clean? We both went to wash our hands properly before going.”

Iris was at a loss.

Could Naya have had a nightmare before going to the bathroom?

“I… I… did it myself…”

“??”

Unexpected, yet somehow not surprising!

What kind of thinking is this?

“Naya… you’re not joking, are you?”

“Can I joke about this? It’s all your fault! It’s not my fault! You made me do it.”

“Then I forgive you.”

“But I still feel so sad…”

All these years, it had only been Iris who walked down that long, dark hallway, fighting through thorns to shield her from the wind and rain.

“It’s alright, Naya. This… this doesn’t mean you’ve betrayed me. You’re just…”

Iris, at a loss for words.

Naya’s thought process was so uniquely strange.

Now she understood why sometimes Naya’s thoughts seemed so out of place, even a little silly—sometimes just like her mother!

“So, what should we do now?”

“I need your purification…”

“Purification?”

“A purification that satisfies me… You have to wash away the sin I’ve committed.”

In other words…

Even if she didn’t say it directly, Iris understood exactly what it meant.

“Alright, alright.”

Iris truly had no way of dealing with Miss Naya.

Naya, holding the dragon egg, hummed to herself as the tears in the corners of her eyes finally stopped flowing. 

At the same time, a bright smile appeared at the corners of her lips, even more radiant than before.

It was when Iris existed in her heart that Naya felt more fulfilled and happy. She had grown accustomed to and adapted to Iris’s presence.

……

The sun rose, casting its warm light.

“Uwah!”

Naya stretched lazily.

Inadvertently, the blanket slid off her body, revealing a patch of flawless white.

“Egg! Egg!”

Naya ignored the chill she felt on her body, holding the egg to her ear.

“Phew, thank goodness.”

It seemed she had unconsciously developed the habit of turning the egg to ensure it received even heat.

So, even though Naya was fast asleep, her body hadn’t forgotten its instinct to incubate the egg.

“Good morning, my dear Miss Naya.”

A pair of slightly cold hands wrapped around Naya’s slender waist.

As the mother of the dragon egg, Naya’s body had undergone subtle changes during this incubation period. 

Her temperature had been higher than usual, which was why she felt the coldness of Iris’s hands as they wrapped around her waist.

“Morning…”

Along with Iris’s embrace came the rich fragrance of fruit.

Memories of last night’s wild events flooded in—those nonsensical words echoed in her ears, and Naya’s face instantly turned as red as the evening sky.

Had she been drunk last night? How could she have said such things?

“You, you, you! Hurry up and help Illya get up.”

“What’s the rush? Naya, do you think the hat on my head looks good?”

“What, what? Hurry up!”

Naya shrugged, trying to break free from Iris’s embrace, but Iris held her tightly, laughing lightly.

Miss Naya’s urgent need to pee last night was just too cute.

“Alright, alright, I won’t tease you anymore. There’s something I want to talk to you about.”

“What is it?”

“Hipper came looking for Illya.”

“Isn’t that a good thing? If Illya knows her friend came to visit, she’ll be so happy.”

“I actually don’t want them to meet.”

“Why?”

“I think Hipper isn’t worthy…”

Naya fell silent for a moment.

Then, she sighed softly.

“There’s no such thing as worthiness. As long as the child likes someone, we should support it. Besides, Illya doesn’t even have a concept of love yet. She simply sees Hipper as a friend.”

“Three days ago, Hipper reported to our informants in Boros City that she had also developed symptoms of dragon scale disease. She wanted to come and ask me if she could become a dragon. I had the informant extract a bit of her blood for research, and we found out that she’s actually part human, part vampire, and part dragon. The fact that she’s showing signs of being a dragon means she might turn into one. But she hasn’t fully cast off her bloodline’s heritage. I don’t want to help her get rid of her bloodline.”

“So, what are you planning to do?”

“Let her come. I want to personally examine the changes in her body. Her bloodline is quite interesting.”

“Alright, but you better not show too much disdain for Hipper in front of Illya. She’s Illya’s first real friend. Even if you don’t like Hipper, just bear with it.”

“Mmm, I understand.” 

Iris nuzzled Naya’s smooth shoulder. 

“Naya, do you think I’m too proud?”

Iris didn’t look down on Hipper, she looked down on all humans. As a dragon, she was born with an inherent contempt for humanity.

Illya was the same.

Only Hipper, the princess, was treated with special care.

If it weren’t for the repeated encounters, Illya would likely have already forgotten what Semira looked like.

“From an ordinary person’s perspective, that’s indeed true. But you’re the Dragon Queen, you have the right to be proud.”

“Then help me keep an eye on things. Sometimes, when it comes to dealing with humans, advise me more.”

“Sure~”

“I’ll go get Bella to bring Hipper over. When the time comes, I’ll give Illya a surprise, so she’ll know that her mother loves her too.”

“I almost believed you.”

Naya teased.

Iris let go of Naya and stood up from the bed, dressed in clothes and shoes, then planted a kiss on Naya’s forehead.

“Take care of the egg well. I’m heading out.”