Chapter 157: Little Dragon Daughter’s Discovery

Alright, I actually understand everything. My master patiently explained to me the reasons for her arrangements.

Unlike me, my master is someone who cares deeply about the lives of those insignificant ants and has a tendency to meddle. While I don’t think it’s necessary to go this far for those I barely know or just met, this isn’t the first time it’s happened.

She must be right, so I can only do my utmost to cooperate with her.

I irritably placed the book my master gave me back on the table, stood up, and walked to the window, gazing out at the valley blanketed in snow.

“Damn…”

It had only been a few hours since I left my master, yet my heart felt as if it was missing something crucial, leaving me unsettled. Although my master said I should read more, learn the writing of this world, and understand its culture…

I still couldn’t settle down! What’s so interesting about these boring things? Sharp teeth and claws are what matter!

And isn’t it true that the creatures in this world are weaker than those in the [Phantom World]? Yet, since my master arrived here, she’s changed her style completely, becoming far more cautious and rarely stirring up trouble—it’s truly incomprehensible.

Forget it, I’ll go for a walk to clear my mind.

I pushed the window open and jumped down from the second floor, landing on the fluffy, soft snow.

The snow on the ground had piled up quite thickly, and as soon as I stepped on it, my entire foot practically sunk in. Though this temperature was trivial for dragons, the feeling of being trapped still made me frown involuntarily.

Just as I was about to do something to alleviate this discomfort, a startled voice grabbed my attention.

“Hmm? Lady Xiao Guang? Why are you outside? Did something happen?”

Without needing to look up, I easily identified the approaching figure from her scent and voice.

Renée, a girl my master saved by chance in this world. She and her sister Leila belong to the Winged People tribe, known as “White Feather Winged.” Their strength is quite average, but they’re nimble enough, and their looks aren’t too shabby, so they’ve temporarily taken on the glorious mission of attending to my master’s daily needs.

While they probably don’t share the same deep bond as my master and I, they’ve been by our side for a while, so they can be considered acceptable attendants. My master also instructed me before her departure to ensure their safety in case of unexpected situations.

Aside from my master, Renée is one of the few individuals I’ve interacted with in this world, so it’s best to acknowledge her.

“I’m fine, just out for some fresh air.”

“I see, heehee, I get it! With Miss Vilyric not around, Lady Xiao Guang is a bit bored, right?”

Tsk… that annoying insight. Whatever.

The winged girl, her hair nearly blending into the snow, with thick boots and a cotton coat, ran up to me, and I noticed she was holding a long, thin black metal rod in her hands, adorned with a few strange shapes I couldn’t make sense of. I couldn’t help but feel a bit curious.

“I’m not bored; rather, what about you? What are you doing out here with that thing on a snowy day?”

“Oh, this?”

Renée smiled as she raised the odd long rod in her hand, seemingly wanting to show it off.

“This is something Miss Iriush temporarily left in the warehouse. It’s, uh… something called an antenna? You know, she’s been holed up in her house working on that flying wing thing day and night without eating or sleeping! Even a doll can’t hang in there like that. So, since everyone was free, we figured we’d help her out and lighten her load. I specifically went to get this for her.”

Iriush, huh…

To be honest, I don’t have a good opinion of that clingy person attached to my master. She didn’t show the respect due, and often overstepped boundaries under the guise of research—totally outrageous.

If it weren’t for my recent efforts to temper my temperament, along with my master’s interference, I would have torn that overly audacious doll to shreds a long time ago.

Well, since this is something my master approved of and Renée and the others want to help, I can’t be bothered as long as they don’t create any strange disturbances that would trouble my master.

“Got it, you can go then.”

“Oh, okay… Then Lady Xiao Guang, I’ll take my leave. It’s cold outside, so remember to come back in soon! Don’t freeze out here!”

After leaving a bunch of nagging reminders, Renée hurried off.

Hmph, how foolish—thinking the condition of an ordinary creature applies to a noble dragon. Not even absolute zero can harm me! What can this little blizzard do?

Not that I have anything to do back inside, so I may as well wander around.

Since my master ordered me to protect this place, I must fulfill the duties of a guardian. Patrolling the territory is certainly necessary.

I pulled my legs out of the fluffy snow and couldn’t help wrinkling my brow again.

“…”

Forget it, I’d rather not cause any trouble and add to my master’s burdens.

The snow kept falling heavier, and I walked a full circle around the valley but didn’t find anything noteworthy or any signs of invading enemies.

Ah, how boring.

Can’t there be some noteworthy opponent to help pass the time…?

“Hmm?”

Suddenly, a scent caught my attention.

Many think that canines have the sharpest sense of smell, but they don’t realize that dragons’ average perception is more than ten times that of those foolish dogs.

My master often utilizes my ability to track down hard-to-find things, and I’ve never let her down.

That scent… how to put it, I’ve smelled it twice before.

The first time was on a little snake eaten by the Snow Wing in the territory of those mountain wolves.

The second time was in the Puppeteer Forest when I followed my master to track down that lost fool Iriush, catching a brief whiff of it from her.

Although the scents faded quickly, I wouldn’t mistake them. It felt like someone secretly added mustard to my master’s favorite cream tart—looked normal, but biting into it was jarringly out of place.

The scent is faint, as if it’s been masked, and it’s also somewhat distant… outside the valley?

If it were my master, she would definitely choose to investigate. Although I didn’t sense any strong aura, I’m just bored anyway.

Let’s check it out.

Because of the heavy snowfall, most of the Moonshadow Magical Wolves living here chose to stay indoors, leaving not many traces of activity in the snow. Soon, I arrived near the target’s location.

That bizarre scent was growing stronger.

Then, the wind carried faint voices from the distance to me.

“Yes, yes, my lord, they set out early today. I just got the news.”

“I don’t know. Those women have not acted publicly, but seeing how the clan leader Vanessa respects them, they’re likely not simple characters.”

“No, just three of them. Alright, I’ll continue to monitor the movements of the Moonshadow Clan. I’ll contact you if there’s any situation.”

Hmm? This is… a tip-off?

Looks like my master wasn’t wrong; there really is a traitor in the Moonshadow Clan. From what it sounds like, are they speaking of my master?

How dare they leak my master’s movements to outsiders; ha… what foolish ants who know not fear…

Alright, let’s take care of this.

   

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