51. For the Sake of Dignity
The teleportation magic quickly activated without any issues.
As the purple magic particles dissipated, what appeared before them was a vast, white, circular plaza formed by twelve towering pillars.
Each pillar reached towards the sky, like the backbone supporting the heavens. Reina tried to walk forward a few steps, but found that the pillars didn’t seem to move in her field of vision.
If Reina had to describe it, she would use “airport tarmac” or “airfield” to describe this vast area. But when she looked up and saw a massive fortress anchored in the clouds directly above, she was speechless.
“So big…”
Hundreds of miles away in the sky, above the azure sea, a floating island existed like a celestial realm. On that gravity-defying island, white buildings stood as if in a giant’s holy city—and all of this was just what Reina could see from the surface.
“[Silver Dragon Airspace]”
The so-called Dragon Realm was that floating island.
Located in the east of the world map, bordering the sea, when the Dragon Realm intersected with the real world, the dragon race’s floating island descended like a mechanical god, its mere sight inspiring awe from the depths of one’s heart.
And this vast circular area beneath their feet was just the tip of the iceberg of the entire Dragon Realm.
Reina turned around. Amidst the giant white pillars and swirling mist, massive white buildings, as large as palaces, rose from the ground, densely packed together. The dragon race had, in just a few short years, built their own kingdom on the world map.
Interconnected white bridges crisscrossed the white castle city, giving the entire city a three-dimensional appearance. And at this moment, the mountains that once obstructed the flat terrain were like insignificant obstacles, completely unable to hinder the expansion of the dragon city.
It was as if they were flaunting their power to the world, their existence a display of disdain for the small, insignificant civilizations of the human world.
Traveling through such a city on foot was simply impractical.
As the Dragon King returned, the sky echoed with the roars of dragons. Twelve giant dragons streaked across the sky at speeds far exceeding that of airplanes, landing on the tops of the pillars, their massive bodies coiling around them like guardian deities, bowing slightly to the Dragon King in the center.
“[Twelve Great Dragons]”
Each Great Dragon was at least level 60, holding almost the same status as Fire Dragon and the others. They were formidable guardians of the dragon race, and the nightmare of any intruder who dared trespass into the Dragon Realm.
At this moment, Calysia wrapped her arms around Reina’s waist and whispered in her ear:
“Do you like it, Reina? All of this can be yours.”
“Dummy…”
Reina turned her head.
“As your personal maid, I have no need for such things. I… I just need to do my job properly.”
Even if she needed it, she could carve out her own territory… She didn’t need Calysia’s charity.
Suddenly, the Dragon Knights spread their massive wings and soared into the sky like giant falcons. They circled, glided, and accelerated, finally joining the ranks of the flying dragons, advancing towards the heart of the city. In the blink of an eye, only Calysia and Reina remained on the ground.
Reina, having just finished saying she would do her job properly, instantly felt awkward.
—I don’t have wings!
How am I supposed to leave this place?
She noticed the Twelve Great Dragons in the sky still looking down at her, as if curious, or perhaps scrutinizing, whether this newly appointed [Demon Moon] was as powerful as rumored.
If they discovered that she didn’t even have wings, and she had to walk out of the plaza on foot in this situation, wouldn’t she lose all face and suffer social death in dragon society?
Suddenly, Reina gave Calysia a pleading look.
Calysia understood instantly. She took Reina’s hand with one hand, while the other roamed over her body, teasing Reina until she was blushing and flustered, and only then did she let go, satisfied.
“It’s a pity that Little Vassal hasn’t grown her wings yet. You don’t know the difference between soaring in the sky and walking on the ground, do you?”
“Your Majesty… I, I will know eventually.”
Reina didn’t know how to respond and could only prevaricate.
“It would be embarrassing for others to know you don’t have wings, wouldn’t it?”
“I’m not embarrassed.”
“Little Vassal’s sense of crisis isn’t strong enough. If the Twelve Great Dragons and other dragons find out that you can’t even fly, your image will plummet.”
“You wouldn’t want them to discover that you used to be human, would you?”
Calysia’s words were practically a clear indication. She spread her silver wings, more beautiful than those of any other dragon, the scales at the tips gradually transitioning to purple, appearing illusory and dazzling.
Reina originally didn’t want to say those words.
But for the sake of her dignity, she compromised… Being a [Demon Moon] and being discovered as unable to fly would undoubtedly lead to countless rumors and speculations.
She shifted uncomfortably and said awkwardly:
“Master Calysia, please… take me with you…”
“It would be better to call me Master at a time like this.”
Calysia had already wrapped one arm around Reina’s waist.
“Mas… ter.”
Reina complied, but being held at her sensitive spot made her nervous, like a reluctant yet willing wife.
Calysia clearly wasn’t satisfied. She pretended to be serious and said:
“Reina, normally, even if a dragon is tired or injured, they would choose to fly on their own. Because that is our dignity. If I take you with me, I need a reason.”
“A reason…”
At this moment, not only the Twelve Great Dragons, but countless other dragons in their dragon forms were soaring in the sky, circling the twelve pillars, carefully observing the Dragon King and Azure Scale. They were all influential figures in the dragon race, including several other [Demon Moons].
Reina could sense the ocean-like magic power within them.
Countless eyes were watching them, the scene grand and imposing, like a concert in her previous world, making Reina feel a little overwhelmed.
If this were the game, she might be able to find a way to break through the encirclement and carve a bloody path, but now, there was clearly no such opportunity.
“Pretending to be injured probably won’t work, will it?”
Being unable to fly due to injury would also affect her dignity. It was just a different kind of social death.
At this moment, Reina had to come up with a dignified and impressive way to leave the plaza, or she might lose face in front of so many dragons.
She closed her eyes and began to channel the “light” magic within her. The black magic particles gradually formed the outline of black wings, and then, following her will, she mimicked the shape of dragon wings.
Yes…
It quickly worked.
As the light magic particles gathered, a faint pair of wings appeared behind Reina. Her “Light level” also increased to 7 at this moment.
“Eh?!”
“Whoosh—!”
Before Reina could fully manifest the wings, Calysia wrapped her other arm around Reina’s legs and, in a princess carry, soared into the sky, like the king of the heavens, looking down upon all the dragons—it took less than a second!
What speed was this?!
No, what was Calysia doing?
Why fly so high?!
Reina realized it was too late.
The warm, sweet sensation on her lips prevented her from speaking. Her resistance and struggles were instantly crushed, like a fragile cookie shell crumbling before the comforting scent of her master, revealing her utterly embarrassed, pink heart.
It took Reina a long time to react—she was being kissed by the Dragon King in full view of all the dragons!
A minute later, Calysia finally released Reina’s blushing lips.
“The solution to this problem is simple. I just need to declare my sovereignty.”
“For the sake of romanticism, a dragon’s wife doesn’t need to fly on her own.”
“Let’s continue, for Reina’s dignity~”
