LIGHTNOVELWORLD Volume 1 Chapter 12
12. Firm Belief, Never Submit
Xia Yi took out a set of clothes from the wardrobe and hurriedly changed into them.
Although she didn’t really want to wear girls’ clothes, it would seem very strange to challenge the Dragon Queen in pajamas. Besides, women’s clothing was really comfortable to wear… Especially stockings. Once you experience it, you’ll become addicted to that feeling, light and airy, cool and refreshing. After this, she would never want to wear those inhumane men’s clothes again…
“Wait, what am I thinking! I-I don’t like it. I’m just doing it out of necessity. I have no other choice!”
Xia Yi argued while pulling the over-the-knee white stockings up to her thighs. With a snap, the two white stockings were aligned at the same height.
Looking at herself in the mirror, wearing a light-colored high-waisted skirt that gave her little chest a beautiful shape, the over-the-knee white stockings with just the right transparency, revealing her snow-white skin, paired with her silver hair and petite figure, giving off a dreamy beauty.
Although she looked really cute, how could Xia Yi easily accept this?
Firm belief, never submit!
“Holy Sword! Gram!”
Xia Yi summoned the Holy Sword once again to stabilize her state of mind.
Think about the past. She was the Sword Saint who had challenged numerous powerful figures. Her attainments in swordsmanship had reached the pinnacle. Facing the predicament of death and incredibly terrifying powerful enemies, she had never given up. Even if she encountered difficulties today, she must not forget her original intention.
“A heart like a clear mirror and still water…”
Xia Yi closed her eyes, letting her mental state stabilize, like a calm and waveless lake surface.
After a while, she finally adjusted and controlled her emotions.
“Alright! I’m going to find Xia Lulu and settle the score!”
Afterwards, she opened the door, ready to charge into the palace garden, but ended up bumping into someone, her face meeting a soft, fragrant sensation.
“Ouch!”
“My apologies, Princess.”
The member of the Royal Maid Corps quickly supported Xia Yi and then bowed in apology.
When Xia Yi first saw the red-haired maid, she initially thought it was Sera and was about to call her name. But she immediately noticed that this maid’s expression was too cold, with some obvious differences from Sera.
Xia Yi remembered her. Although they hadn’t met many times, she still had some impression. It was Sera’s sister—Lucia.
So big!
Although she was already used to Sera’s size, when she saw Lucia, Xia Yi couldn’t help but sigh in her heart… Such proportions truly exerted an overwhelming pressure on her loli body.
A sour feeling emerged from Xia Yi’s heart. Damn it, a bit jealous…
No, no! Why am I jealous of these things, what does it have to do with me!
Xia Yi shook her head.
“Princess, it seems you haven’t had breakfast yet?” Lucia said. “I was the one who prepared it for you today. The breakfast is ready, so I came to notify you.”
“No need! I have more important things to do right now. Eating can wait!”
“Princess, you are currently in a period of growth. Please don’t be willful,” Lucia reminded expressionlessly.
“I said I’m not hung—”
Growl.
Xia Yi’s stomach started rumbling.
Lucia didn’t say anything more, because nothing needed to be said. Silence is golden.
Xia Yi really couldn’t continue being stubborn.
As a powerful Superior Race, dragons required a large amount of energy for their daily activities, especially when it came to food, they were all gluttons without exception, including Xia Yi. Not eating well for a day would make her feel particularly uncomfortable.
Thinking carefully, if she was hungry and lacked energy, how could she defeat Xia Lulu?
She’d just have to endure it for now!
Xia Yi didn’t speak, her gaze flickering, clearly letting Lucia give her a way out.
Fortunately, it was Lucia and not Sera. If Sera saw her little princess like this, she would definitely tease her.
“Please follow me, Princess.” Lucia took Xia Yi’s hand.
“Mm…”
……
“Princess, I wonder if these dishes still suit your taste?” Lucia stood properly beside Xia Yi.
“Mm, very good.”
Xia Yi used a silver knife to cut the meat into a more suitable size, then used a fork to bring the meat from the plate to her mouth. Even the degree to which her lips opened was carefully calculated. Her movements were elegant, and the perfection of her etiquette was astonishing.
“Lucia’s culinary skills are truly outstanding. Compared to Sera, you have a distinct flavor.”
“Princess, you praise me too much,” Lucia responded gratefully. “I’m glad you like it, receiving your praise is my greatest honor.”
“Speaking of which, I haven’t met Lucia many times before.”
“Indeed, as I’ve been assisting Her Majesty with carrying out some tasks.”
“Oh, what kind of tasks?”
“You may inquire with Her Majesty. If she permits it, she should inform you.” Lucia’s answer was watertight.
Originally, she wanted to pry some information from Lucia and understand some of Xia Lulu’s weaknesses to target her. Unfortunately, it seemed impossible.
Xia Yi felt regretful.
“……”
“Hmm?”
Xia Yi only now noticed that Lucia had been staring at her.
“My deepest apologies, Princess. I was being rude,” Lucia said. “Since I don’t see you often, I wanted to learn more about you. Seeing your perfect etiquette today, I couldn’t help but be deeply fascinated.”
“Of course!” Xia Yi said proudly. “I trained hard for a long time to master these manners. Even Mother has acknowledged me!”
“Truly befitting the Silver Dragon Princess. It seems Your Highness’s excellence surpasses even what Sera described,” Lucia praised.
“Uh, uh…”
Xia Yi’s smile suddenly froze. Should she really be happy about being raised like this?
How tragic!
“I won’t be happy!”
Xia Yi threw out this sentence and ran away. But thinking that if Mother saw her being so rude without wiping her mouth, she would definitely be scolded… So she obediently came back, wiped clean, and then left the dining room.
……
Dragon Palace, Palace Garden.
The morning sunlight fell into the garden, and colorful flowers bloomed, filling the garden with an intoxicating fragrance. Birds were singing, and small animals, seeing Xia Yi’s arrival, all gathered around.
“Meow meow meow!”
A kitten, upon seeing Xia Yi, immediately rubbed against her calf.
In addition to the kitten, there were also little rabbits and little squirrels…
These were all little pets kept in the garden.
Xia Yi was also one of the caretakers of these pets.
“Wait a moment. I’m doing something very important right now!”
“Meow meow—”
“I’ll come play with you after I solve these matters.” Xia Yi petted the kitten a couple of times and let it go.
Although she did feel a tinge of reluctance, she still had important matters to attend to!
The dragon loli headed deeper into the garden, finding her target.
Xia Lulu sat alone on a chair, wearing glasses as she read a book. Two white birds perched on her shoulders, quietly nestled on her shoulders. The scene quite serene. It was hard to associate her with her usual domineering aura. Now she looked like a harmless literary girl.
“Don’t be fooled by this woman’s appearance! This time, don’t even think about continuing. I’ll take the initiative and seize the upper hand!”
Xia Yi was already prepared and walked forward.
The two white birds seemed to sense Xia Yi’s aura and flew away.
Xia Lulu looked up and smiled, “Xia Yi, you missed me so soon?”
“Xia Lulu, I challenge you!” Xia Yi pointed at Xia Lulu with burning determination. “Let’s duel!”