Chapter 171
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Volume 2 + Chapter 171: Sack Over The Loli
Xia Yi was enjoying her breakfast.
Before her was a large plate full of food.
Among the high-ranking races, dragons were considered quite strong—but that also meant they had a significantly higher energy requirement for daily activity compared to other species. Every meal required large amounts of food; they were especially good eaters.
Even if they did nothing after eating and just lay on the ground, they’d soon be hungry again.
Other species might prefer a lighter breakfast, but not dragons. They had to eat their fill. Morning meant meat!
“Mm~ So tasty~”
Xia Yi popped a piece of beef into her mouth.
Eating meat made her happy~
“Your Highness, do you think this is enough?” Serra asked.
In other words, if it wasn’t, she could go make more.
After a brief thought, Xia Yi gave a tactful response.
“Serra, make a little more~”
“As you command.”
Serra knew exactly how much “a little” meant—enough to prepare a whole new table’s worth of food.
“Sigh~ Still no leads on the seed.”
Xia Yi thought again of the seed and felt helpless.
She could only put it away for now. Perhaps one day, through some twist of fate, the seed would have an unexpected effect.
If the seed were truly useless, there would’ve been no reason for Miumiu to go to such lengths to create misleading behavior and give it to her.
Xia Yi finished what was in front of her but still felt a little hungry.
Fortunately, Serra’s cooking skills were excellent and her speed exceptional. She quickly brought out a fresh batch of delicious food, filling the table once more.
Seeing this, Xia Yi smiled.
No wonder she trusted Serra so much—her loyal personal maid always executed her orders perfectly and precisely.
None knows me like Serra!
“Your Highness, I hope this satisfies you,” said Serra.
“Mm-hmm, very much so! I give Serra one hundred faint points!”
Xia Yi continued eating with gusto.
Serra stood by quietly, waiting.
As Xia Yi neared the end of her meal, Serra spoke:
“Your Highness, I may need to step out shortly. If you need anything, you may ask one of the other members of the Royal Maid Corps.”
“Serra, is there some task?”
“It’s nothing major, just a small errand—I’m going to the prison for a visit.”
“To see who?”
“To check on Elly. She’s still serving her confinement today.”
“But I remember Elly was part of yesterday’s parade, wasn’t she? Why is she in confinement?”
Serra explained, “Your Highness, yesterday was an exception. She had committed a mistake and must remain in solitary confinement to reflect on her behavior.”
Oh, right!!!
Xia Yi suddenly remembered—she was the one who set Elly up, resulting in the poor green dragon maid causing a disaster and getting locked in solitary.
“Serra, you don’t need to go. I’ll go see Elly myself!”
—
After breakfast, Xia Yi didn’t head straight for Elly. Instead, she went to the Royal Maid Corps’ break room. As luck would have it, Lucia was there.
“Good morning, Lucia,” Xia Yi greeted cheerfully.
“Your Highness?”
Lucia was surprised by Xia Yi’s sudden visit and quickly stood to bow.
“Good morning. Is there something I can assist you with?”
“Elly is still in solitary confinement right now, right?”
“Yes, that’s correct. She didn’t complete her duties and even damaged the corridor of the Dragon Palace. She deserves to be punished.”
“Lucia, I think we can cancel Elly’s confinement…!”
“Your Highness, why are you suddenly pleading for Elly? This was entirely her fault.”
Xia Yi averted her gaze guiltily. “Elly has such promising potential! I think she deserves another chance. And she’s already spent time reflecting—so the punishment has served its purpose!”
“You are…” Lucia narrowed her eyes, silently forming her own conclusions. But she said nothing more.
“Very well. Since Your Highness insists, we’ll give Elly this chance.”
“Lucia, thank you for your cooperation!”
—
“Clutching dry steamed buns!”
“Not a drop of oil in my food!”
“It’s too cruel—too cruel!!”
The miserable green dragon maid clung to the bars of the solitary cell, wailing.
With the creak of a door, a beam of light spilled into the dark room.
In Elly’s vision appeared a silver-haired dragon girl, glowing as if radiant. To Elly, she was the most dazzling presence in the world.
“Is that… Her Highness?!”
Elly couldn’t believe her eyes.
“Elly, I’ve come to rescue you!”
Xia Yi walked in and used a key to unlock the iron door.
“Alright, you’re free now. Punishment’s over.”
“What?”
Elly froze, staring blankly at Xia Yi.
“Why are you still standing around, Elly? Don’t tell me you actually like this gloomy little room? I’ve already spoken with Lucia. The Royal Maid Corps’ punishment for you is officially lifted.”
Xia Yi grabbed Elly by the wrist and led her out of the cell.
Outside, Elly inhaled the fresh air, bathed in sunlight. She spread her arms, knelt to the ground, and embraced her freedom, crying tears of joy.
“I’m out! I’m finally out! I thought I’d live in that cell forever! And it’s all thanks to Your Highness!”
She stood, looking at Xia Yi with overflowing gratitude in her eyes.
“Thank you, Your Highness! You rescued me from the darkness! You’re the person I admire most—you’re amazing!!”
“I… I’m not that amazing…”
Xia Yi scratched her head shyly.
She seemed to have forgotten entirely that she was the very reason this poor maid got thrown into solitary in the first place.
But Elly knew nothing of that. She just kept thanking Xia Yi, worshiping her as a savior.
“Your Highness, how can I ever repay you?”
“No need. Just go do your work properly—I don’t need anything else.”
“Your Highness…!!” Elly’s eyes welled up again. “You’re so selfless… so noble… not expecting anything in return—your virtue is truly inspiring!!”
While Xia Yi and Elly chatted, a certain dragon happened to spot them from a corner—and a dangerous smile crept across their face.
“Well, well~ What a coincidence~ Target spotted.”
Meanwhile, Xia Yi spent a good while convincing Elly to go back to work properly.
Elly reluctantly said goodbye to Xia Yi.
Just as the green dragon maid walked off…
Xia Yi suddenly sensed a dangerous presence approaching. She instinctively turned her head, but before she could see anything—
A sack was thrown over her head.
The little princess tried to struggle, but she was quickly pinned down. Her body couldn’t move at all.
Someone had thrown her over their shoulder.
This was… a kidnapping?!
