The Dragon's Pact: A Princess for the Flame

Chapter 51 – Crazy Thursday for Chicken Lovers

Looking at the excited crowd of magical beasts, Su Nian was very satisfied. Leading such a group of creatures, how could he not flatten the players and unify the otherworld?

Perhaps in his lifetime, he could return to Earth and reunite with his grandfather.

Leaving the old man there alone seemed a bit too cruel.

But these thoughts only flashed by; Su Nian was not one to dwell on sadness.

"All Rock-Helmed Crocodiles, except for those two females... dig up all the potatoes for me and bring them back to the Dragon Nest. Oh, and don't forget to bring your crocodile eggs."

Moments later, the magical beasts were ready.

Four of the Rock-Helmed Crocodiles carried Su Nian, while the rest carried their eggs, along with Big Grey Wolf and Polikri, leaving their homeland.

They felt no sadness, only a longing for potatoes.

Moreover, there was a stream near the Dragon Nest, so there was no worry about adapting to a new place.

Almost every magical beast held a large bundle of potatoes with roots in their claws.

Their expressions were solemn, as if they were holding some precious treasure.

Su Nian had no doubt.

If a magical beast suddenly appeared to snatch the potatoes, these followers, all with strong or robust prefixes to their names, would surely show those unfamiliar beasts what it means to be talented and virtuous.

...

The journey was smooth.

Su Nian released Dragon's Might, and with such a large group of followers, no magical beast dared to block their path. However, by the time he returned to the Dragon Nest, it was already dusk.

On a summer night, the sky was dotted with stars, like a galaxy of fine sand lying across the dark sky.

The night sky of the otherworld was magnificent, with a solitary full moon hanging high, casting a cold, serene light—something Su Nian could never see on the heavily polluted Earth.

He admired it for a moment but didn't linger, for he could clearly hear Anna's sorrowful cries from afar.

Su Nian's heart ached, and he soared into the sky, flying rapidly toward the Dragon Nest, reaching its entrance in just two breaths.

Inside the Dragon Nest.

Anna clutched a bear-skin blanket tightly, curled up in a dark corner, tears streaming down her face. No matter what the gnolls did, they couldn't stop her sadness and helplessness.

A breeze blew through, bringing a warm, familiar scent that gently caressed Anna's delicate face.

The dark shadow cast over her didn't instill fear; instead, it filled her heart with a sense of security and warmth.

She looked up to see the massive body of the Black Dragon, its fierce dragon face right in front of her, and in its cold, dark golden eyes, she could see the concern and apology meant only for her.

"I'm sorry, Anna, don't cry. I'm back."

"Brother..."

Anna wiped her tears with her small hand and flew into Su Nian's embrace like a swallow returning to its nest.

Her soft little hands patted Su Nian's chest angrily, her voice soft and slightly tearful, accusing:

"...Sob... liar... you promised... you'd always... always be with Anna... sob..."

Su Nian gently nuzzled Anna's cheek with an apologetic tenderness, wrapping her in his dragon wings to prevent her from continuing to hit his hard scales.

He was afraid Anna would hurt her hand.

He didn't feel much; Anna's strength was like a tickle to him.

Watching Anna sob and cough in his arms, Su Nian's heart ached, and he could only lower his head and softly explain:

"Anna, I didn't leave you. I just went out to find food."

"I brought back potatoes. They're a very delicious food, and if you like them, I can make them for you every day."

"But... but Anna doesn't want potatoes... Anna just wants to be with Dragon Brother... doesn't want to be apart... it's scary..."

Anna hiccuped as she placed her soft little hands over her heart, her fingers interlocked, and said mournfully:

"When I'm apart from Brother, Anna feels empty inside... those terrifying demons seem to appear again..."

"Brother, don't leave Anna..."

"I'm begging you..."

Anna clung to his neck with a pleading expression, like a destitute beggar on the street, imploring passersby for charity.

It was as if a sharp sword pierced Su Nian's heart repeatedly, filling him with guilt.

He knew very well that Anna lacked a sense of security.

But this afternoon, he hadn't thought things through.

Anna's tragic experiences had shaped her sensitive personality.

She feared loss, feared abandonment.

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She was pessimistic about her physical condition, yet she desperately wanted to live, caught in a cycle of fear and hope, tormented every day.

She needed a lot of security, absolute security.

Now, only he could provide that for her, because to Anna, he was already her only family.

He hadn't realized that in just a few days, Anna's dependence on him had reached this level.

He glanced at the system panel; in just one afternoon, from the moment Anna woke up crying until now, her Affection had grown to 68.

"I'm sorry, Anna. I promise this is the last time. From now on, whatever I do, eat, drink, sleep, I'll take you with me, okay?"

"Really?"

Anna looked timidly into Su Nian's eyes, seeking the emotions that would support her courage.

Fortunately, she found them.

So she didn't ask further, just lay obediently in the Black Dragon's embrace, in the safest haven in the world for her.

Her home had long been with Su Nian, not in this dry, tidy Dragon Nest.

To cheer Anna up and to atone for himself, Su Nian decided to make Anna a special treat of fries.

There's no sadness or sorrow that a serving of fries can't chase away, and if fries don't work, there's always potato chips.

Today happened to be Thursday, just right for making fries.

...

The pot was replaced with a turtle shell, the oil came from the fattiest part of a wild boar, and the starch and salt were from the System Shop.

After some preparation, a batch of golden, crispy, absolutely delicious fries was freshly made.

Thanks to the excellent ingredients, each fry was over ten centimeters long, steaming hot, sprinkled with a bit of cumin and salt, and the aroma filled the entire Dragon Nest.

To perfectly recreate the fries from Earth, Su Nian even asked Polikri to find a plant similar to tomatoes.

Its jam was purplish-red and even more acidic than tomatoes.

But it was good enough for this purpose.

"Brother, is this what you call fries?"

Anna looked curiously at the fries placed before her.

It was her first time seeing such food.

The enticing aroma made her swallow, eager to try.

With Su Nian by her side, Anna quickly returned to her normal state.

But she no longer wanted to leave Su Nian's embrace.

She clung tightly to Su Nian's claw with her soft little hands, nestled in his arms.

With curiosity and a craving for delicious food, Anna carefully picked up a fry and dipped it in a bit of jam, as Su Nian had taught her.

But she didn't put the fry in her mouth.

Instead, she playfully held up the fry dipped in jam, reaching it toward Su Nian's mouth.

She stood on tiptoe with some effort, giggling as she said:

"Brother, ah—, let Anna feed you first~"