Chapter 38

In the capital of the White Dragon Empire, White Dragon Castle.

Inside the Iron Blood General's residence, there was a festive atmosphere because the General's granddaughter, Ailin, had returned from the Dragon Knight Academy. Not only had she recovered her strength, but it was also said that she had become even stronger.

The water droplets had already been evaporated by her aura, and Ailin stood in front of the large mirror in the bathroom, quietly admiring her body. The dragon scales had fallen off, revealing a flawless, perfect figure. Except for her face, her forehead, neck, and down to her toes were covered in silver runes, which were now emitting a soft glow. It was these runes that had merged her with the Silver Light. At this moment, Ailin had combined the power of Silver Light and herself, and she could now be considered a half-dragon.

Whether in terms of strength or potential, Ailin was now far superior to her former self. If she could be called a genius before, then now she was a genius among geniuses!

Magic flowed through her body without any hindrance, and spells could be cast effortlessly with a wave of her hand.

However, the genius could only let out a light sigh at this moment.

The banquet had already ended. At the banquet, Ailin did not change into the expensive evening gown that had been prepared for her but continued to wear the silver tight-fitting suit she had worn in front of Longyi. She had specially chosen a pair of the highest-heeled knight boots, as if the height of the heels could also boost her confidence.

When Ailin's grandfather saw her attire, he did not show any displeasure. Instead, he took the initiative to explain to everyone that this was a symbol of having obtained the blood of the dragon.

Showing off.

Showing off again.

Ailin disliked her grandfather's showing off the most. It was as if she was not his granddaughter but a beautifully crafted doll. The admiring, doubtful, flattering, and envious looks from the people around her made her very uncomfortable.

And the Third Prince, as Ailin had feared, appeared before her at the right moment.

It had to be said that the Third Prince, in terms of appearance and temperament, was an outstanding talent among ten thousand. Moreover, he was an excellent student in the fourth year of the Dragon Knight Academy.

However, Ailin had heard that this Third Prince, like his emperor father in his youth, was a playboy prince. It was said that he was currently aggressively pursuing a knight named Elsa in the Royal Knight Corps.

According to legend, this Elsa was only sixteen years old, but her dragon was already an adult dragon, and it was even a White Dragon, the symbol of the empire! Her strength had already reached the level of eight dragon marks! One had to know that after cultivating twenty layers of dragon aura, one could obtain a dragon mark. After that, each dragon mark was even more difficult to achieve. And Elsa, at just sixteen years old, already had eight dragon marks! How terrifying was her strength!

However, this Elsa not only had stunning beauty and formidable strength but also a temperament that matched her beauty and strength.

It was said that during the emperor's morning audience with the royal dragon knights, the Third Prince suddenly declared his love to Elsa. In response, Elsa simply extended one finger and coldly said, "Win against it first."

As a result, the prince was directly blasted out of the emperor's council hall by Elsa's finger. The emperor could only smile bitterly. Although the Royal Knight Corps belonged to the royal family, it was only in terms of military power. Even the emperor could not arbitrarily command the Royal Knight Corps to do this or that.

When Ailin heard this story, the first person who came to her mind was not the beautiful and powerful Elsa, but Longyi.

In Ailin's memory, this seemed to be something Longyi would do.

Ailin remembered the words Longyi had said when she was leaving:

"When you see your grandfather, if you want something, just say it. He is your grandfather, not your enemy, and he will not harm you. Remember, a confident person does not throw tantrums."

Confidence, confidence.

Ailin said to herself in front of the mirror.

She slowly straightened her chest, and the girl in the mirror followed suit.

Confidence!

Fine, silver scales appeared on her skin, covering her from her neck to her toes, forming a silver tight-fitting suit. Then, Ailin pushed open the bathroom door.

The banquet had already ended, and everyone had returned to their respective posts. Ailin came to the door of her grandfather's study, raised her hand, and then put it down.

She had an instinctive fear of her grandfather and was afraid.

He is my grandfather, not my enemy! I am not afraid of my enemies, and I will not be afraid of my grandfather!

Ailin encouraged herself in her heart, raised her hand, and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

The door opened, and behind the large desk, a stern old man looked up and saw his granddaughter.

The old man did not seem very tall, with a thin body, deep-set eyes, and a deep gaze. His face was full of wrinkles, and the deep lines on his face gave him a meticulous and strict appearance.

He was the famous Iron Blood General, Kailong.

"Still not resting?"

General Kailong asked.

"Not yet."

Ailin replied softly.

"Is there something?"

General Kailong lowered his head and continued to read a report in front of him.

"I don't like the Third Prince."

Ailin said.

"Why?"

Kailong asked.

Why?

Ailin had not really thought about it much. Was it because the Third Prince was a playboy? But in this world, a man with only one wife would definitely be looked down upon. Even her grandfather had three wives, so being a playboy did not seem to be a valid reason.

What else?

Ailin could not think of anything. Perhaps the most important reason was that he was not Longyi?

General Kailong put down the report and looked at his granddaughter. At this moment, Ailin was not the girl who had been overjoyed by a little talent, nor the girl who had been disheartened by losing all her talent. The current Ailin was stronger and more confident than before.

General Kailong said, "You said you wanted to stay at the Dragon Knight Academy, and I agreed. You said you liked your current appearance, and even though I was not used to it, I still agreed. Now, you have refused the Third Prince. I am a bit curious, what kind of man could be better than the Third Prince? Or is that child named Longyi really as excellent as you think?"

At the mention of Longyi's name, Ailin instinctively wanted to argue, but in the end, she blushed and firmly said, "He is definitely better than him."

General Kailong did not need to ask who the two 'he's referred to; he could tell from Ailin's expression.

"Since that's the case, I will go and see what that child is like! You go and rest now."

General Kailong did not say anything more and simply dismissed her.

Ailin's courage, which she had mustered up, had reached its limit. She hurriedly bowed and ran out of the study. When the door closed, she almost cried.

This was the first time in her life that she had spoken to her grandfather like this, and she was almost scared to tears.

But, she did it!

And her grandfather did not blame her!

Kailong watched Ailin's hurried departure and suddenly smiled stiffly. He looked down at the report in his hand, which was about Longyi.

"It seems that this old man no longer needs to do this."

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