Vol. 3 Ch. 111

A-Donkey had a bit of a tsundere streak too.

After some brief banter with Leon, he reluctantly settled down beside him, allowing himself to be petted.

Rebecca hopped onto A-Donkey, with Leon leading them by the reins as the trio wandered aimlessly across the grasslands.

The madcap girl waved her arms around, proclaiming herself a "fearless dragon knight" as they meandered around the Sea Dragon Clan’s territory.

It was a routine by now—whenever she visited the captain’s house, she'd often play these role-playing games.

Not far off, Rosvisser and Claudia stood quietly, observing the scene.

After a moment, Rosvisser's lips curved into a gentle smile. "It's been a long time since I’ve seen Leon this happy."

"Master’s out of danger, he’s reunited with Mistress and A-Donkey... Even though the process was a little bumpy, it all turned out well in the end. Of course, he’s happy."

Claudia paused, then asked, "Wait a minute... don’t tell me your married life with Leon is... actually stifling? Is that why he’s so overjoyed now?"

"Of course not, Claudia. Our married life—uh, I mean, our ‘agreement’ includes getting along well and being good parents. There’s no room for feeling stifled."

Rosvisser was used to throwing around the phrase “married life” with Leon in private, but hearing it from someone else sounded strange. After a moment’s thought, she chose the word “agreement” instead. It aligned with the promise she and Leon had made back then—to give their daughters a complete and happy childhood.

Claudia watched the young dragon queen before her, a woman hundreds of years her junior, who, despite ascending to her position at such a young age, was well-versed in social etiquette. Yet, whenever the topic involved her feelings for Leon, Rosvisser turned into a shy girl. She wouldn't admit anything outright, nor would she deny it—but if someone pressed further, her face would flush, and she'd avoid the subject altogether.

Rosvisser’s social awkwardness came out in situations like these.

It wasn’t surprising; she’d never had any experience with romance before meeting Leon, so naturally, she had no idea how to handle situations like this.

Even after five years of marriage, the two of them embodied the idea of “opposites attract” to the fullest extent:

In public, it was always “I don’t know my husband/wife very well,” but in private, it turned into, “Honey, I want to see you in a bunny costume.”

Claudia leaned lazily against a fence, her gaze drifting across the grasslands, speaking idly, “Actually, that ‘agreement’ between you and Leon? Charlotte told me about it ages ago—Tiger must’ve shared it with her.”

Rosvisser raised an eyebrow at this but wasn’t overly surprised.

After a moment, a thought dawned on her. “So… little Helena’s script for *Love Descends Like the Setting Sun* was based on real life, wasn’t it?”

Helena had a flair for writing and could produce a script all on her own. But the storyline of *Love Descends Like the Setting Sun* from their school’s theater performance clearly wasn’t something someone her age could have come up with.

Back then, Helena had claimed her mother, Claudia, had helped her, so neither Rosvisser nor Leon thought much of it.

But now, with Claudia’s casual mention, Rosvisser was able to piece together the true story behind it.

Claudia didn’t bother to hide anything, a faint smile on her lips. “That’s right. When Charlotte first told me about the two of you, I was… well, to put it lightly, stunned. I thought to myself, ‘My god, how could such a fantastical love story even exist in this world?’”

Rosvisser could only shake her head and smile helplessly at that.

"But…”

“But?”

Claudia’s smile deepened, her tone softening as she glanced sidelong at Rosvisser, carefully taking in her lovely profile. “But when you think about it, every unforgettable romance begins with an unexpected encounter, doesn’t it?”

A blush spread across Rosvisser's cheeks, and she quickly looked away. "Unforgettable… Please, Claudia, don’t make fun of me.”

She would never admit it was “unforgettable,” but even Rosvisser couldn’t deny it had been “unexpected.”

Leon, the Empire’s strongest dragon slayer, had indeed proven his title was no exaggeration.

“You and Leon have been through so much together, from meeting each other to knowing and falling for each other—”

“Do you really have to use such saccharine words, Claudia?”

“My job is translating and compiling ancient texts. Picking just the right words is part of my professional skill set.”

“...Fine, carry on.”

Rosvisser steeled herself, bracing for Claudia to go over their love story, the agonies and bliss, word by word, leaving her at a complete loss. After enduring enough “social death” moments in Vice Principal’s office at Saint-Heath Academy, she’d built up a decent level of resilience by now.

But to her surprise, Claudia didn’t go in that direction.

Instead, her soft voice dropped slightly, and she turned to gaze at Rosvisser’s profile. “After everything you’ve been through, have you ever thought about an ending with Leon?”

“An ending...”

“Yes.”

Claudia said, “Tiger and Charlotte’s ending has long been determined. They will stay here by the sea, side by side for the rest of their lives.”

“But you’re different, Rosvisser. You and Leon have an unlimited future.”

“Countless dangers are stirring between dragons and humans alike. Just because you don’t seek out trouble doesn’t mean trouble won’t come looking for you.”

“Ever since you and Leon got married, everything you've faced has proven my point, one event after another.”

“So… have you ever thought of an ending?”

“An ending that would be worthy of all you’ve been through together.”

Claudia’s words were measured, touching upon that question of an “ending” in such a way that it settled into Rosvisser’s heart.

Rosvisser fell silent, lowering her gaze as she thought it over.

Claudia didn’t rush her, simply waiting patiently.

After a while, the sound of Leon, Rebecca, and A-Donkey playing on the grass drifted over.

Rosvisser slowly lifted her head and turned toward the noise, her silver eyes landing on Leon’s silhouette.

She smiled softly. “I haven’t, Claudia.”

“Haven’t thought about the ending for you two? Why?”

“Because we’ll just keep going forward, so there will never be an end.”

Claudia stared at Rosvisser’s profile, her pupils trembling slightly.

In those steadfast silver eyes, she could see only one figure—Leon.

“Whether it’s smooth or stormy, through everything, Leon and I will never part. Isn’t that enough, Claudia?”

Her answer wasn’t lengthy. It was simple.

Yet in that simplicity was a deeply rooted and unwavering conviction.

Rosvisser had never been comfortable talking about her relationship with Leon in front of others, but Claudia’s question about an “ending” had made her think.

Rather than any notion of “eternity,” Rosvisser preferred the fleeting beauty of the present;

And rather than an “ending,” she cherished the journey leading up to it.

So if you asked her whether she had ever thought about an ending with Leon, this would be her answer.

It wasn’t a promise; it felt more like a truth already carved in stone.

Claudia slowly turned away, savoring Rosvisser’s response, and let out a soft laugh.

“If Leon heard what you just said, he’d be even happier than he is now, wouldn’t he?”

Rosvisser blinked, then quickly said, “Claudia, you absolutely must not tell him what I just said!”

She’d gotten so caught up in her response that she’d ended up blurting out things far too sentimental.

She wasn’t sure whether it would make Leon happy or not, but she could already imagine him standing before her, hands on his hips, proudly exclaiming, “Oh, so you really do like me, my lovely dragon queen! I’d never have guessed!”

Claudia raised an eyebrow. “Oh? And why not? You two have been married for years; what’s wrong with a little romance?”

“Just… don’t tell him, okay?”

She was starting to panic.

Claudia chuckled, “Alright, alright, I won’t tell him. Consider it… our little secret.”

“Mm…”

For now, their little secret about “the ending” was safe.

Claudia squinted, looking at A-Donkey, then suddenly commented, “A-Donkey’s always been stubborn and wary of strangers, yet you calmed him with just a touch.”

She turned to Rosvisser once more, studying her carefully.

“It seems you’ve mastered the *Soul Judgement* technique down to the finest detail, haven’t you?”