Guinevere internally lamented the situation. She never imagined herself resorting to using invisibility magic to spy on a school. Could this be considered a crime?
“Why do I even have to do this?”
“Aren’t you curious?”
“…”
“What if our cute Larissa gets ostracized by her classmates?”
‘Since when did you become so close to Larissa…’
Sighing, Guinevere peered through the window. Larissa, looking nervous, had just finished introducing herself to her teacher and sat down in her designated seat. The lesson was about to start. Guinevere didn’t have time to stick around.
“I’m busy. I should go.”
Just as she was about to teleport away, her arm was grabbed.
“Wait a minute.”
“You can watch on your own. I’m busy.”
“What’s so urgent? I’ve checked everything. Al is fine, and the Lord is sleeping, right? What’s more important than Larissa’s happiness right now?”
Guinevere hadn’t yet completed the time regression magic. She wanted to keep her research secret from Siod. Who knows how he would react?
“Being bullied a little as a child doesn’t make a life miserable.”
“Wow.”
Siod was astounded by Guinevere’s lack of empathy.
‘I should’ve asked Guinevere what happiness is, not Larissa. After all, the oath’s criteria depend on her.’
Seizing the moment, Siod decided to ask her directly.
“Guinevere, what do you think happiness is?”
Guinevere frowned, never having pondered the question. Hesitantly, she answered, not even sure of her own response.
“Being safe… and prosperous… and healthy?”
‘Good, her standards are low.’
Siod nodded silently, thinking it best to leave her with that belief.
“Anyway, don’t leave. I have something for you.”
Siod pulled something out of his pocket.
“What’s this?”
“Mithril dagger.”
Guinevere automatically took the dagger he handed her. Its scabbard alone was a testament to its quality, adorned with exquisite craftsmanship. Drawing the blade revealed a smooth, dazzling edge.
“Why are you giving this to me?”
“The one you had was too shoddy.”
The magic engraved on the dagger was beyond Guinevere’s understanding.
Guinevere, trying to analyze the magic on the dagger, caught Siod smirking. She found his demeanor endearing.
“The magic on this isn’t human. You won’t be able to decipher it.”
“What is it then?”
“My curse.”
A curse? Guinevere studied the blade silently, then sheathed it.
“What happens if I stab with it?”
“Even a dragon wouldn’t escape unharmed.”
The gift was surprisingly to her liking. Guinevere stored the dagger and asked,
“Why are you giving this to me?”
“Why? Because yours was too shoddy. How would you confront a dragon with that? Not that you’ll need to face one, but just in case.”
“…”
Siod grabbed her hand and leaned against the wall, looking at her blankly. He smiled and said,
“Anyway, I gave you a gift, so don’t leave. It’s almost like we’re on a date.”
“Don’t talk nonsense. How is this a date? It’s stalking.”
“Stalking? I’m just a parent wanting to watch my child’s growth.”
Siod put on an expression of feigned grievance.
“Look at Larissa’s nervous face. ‘Should someone from the slums like me be in a place like this? What if I ruin my school life and bring shame to the Rodanthe family?'”
“…”
“Do you hear it? Larissa’s inner voice?”
Guinevere silently observed Larissa’s face. Indeed, she seemed tense. Why such unnecessary thoughts? Larissa was essentially her daughter. If anyone dared to ignore her, Guinevere was confident she’d make them regret it.
“What are you thinking? Something scary? Don’t be so severe with the kids.”
Guinevere gave Siod a suspicious look. Could this dragon somehow read minds?
“I can’t read minds, so don’t worry. I just know humans well.”
“How well?”
“About a thousand years?”
Guinevere was quite surprised. No wonder he seemed to know human society so well, despite being a dragon.
“Why does a dragon understand human life?”
“To guard against them.”
Guinevere found this fascinating. The current Siod seemed like he would spill everything if asked.
“Why did you approach me initially?”
“To observe a transcendent human who appeared in human society after hundreds of years.”
“…”
“What else do you want to know?”
Siod grinned. It felt special that a woman as indifferent as Guinevere showed curiosity about him.
“Hurry up and ask.”
“That’s enough.”
“Oh, why? Don’t you have more questions?”
“…”
As Guinevere remained silent, Siod started talking unasked.
“I was ordered by the Lord. Whenever a transcendent appears in the human world, it’s my job to assess them. If they seem a threat to our kind, I eliminate them.”
“Why did you leave me alone?”
“You’re only interested in magic. You seemed unlikely to covet something like the dragon’s heart. No interest in politics or world domination either. Ever thought of crossing over to the Dragon’s Valley?”
Never. Guinevere frowned, having no interest beyond magic.
“And I told you, I fell in love with you.”
Guinevere watched Siod’s smile and chuckled. She couldn’t believe his words.
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
