LIGHTNOVELWORLD Volume 1 Chapter 14
14. The Rebellious Little Princess
Xia Yi fell into confusion.
The memories of the past lingered in her mind.
She had never enjoyed a normal childhood, as she lost her parents and wandered around. After receiving help, she entered an orphanage.
At that time, when the children in the orphanage were bullied by others, she would stand up and teach those little punks a lesson.
In order to protect those around her, she secretly practiced swordsmanship…
Unexpectedly, this was discovered as outstanding talent. The Schubert family took a liking to her. After being adopted, she became the adopted son of the Schubert family and the future heir.
At that time, Wright didn’t think too much. He only wanted to use the sword in his hand to protect those around him. Having lost kinship before, he naturally understood that this hard-earned family affection needed to be especially cherished.
But accidents still happened in the end. The original heir of the Schubert family awoke from a years-long coma… In just one night, he went from being the central heir to a superfluous existence, losing the right to inherit the Schubert family.
Although he would not do anything detrimental to the family, after all, the blood flowing in him was not truly of the Schubert lineage, thus he was subjected to suspicion.
The Human Sword Saint didn’t want to say much. He planned to use actions to prove that he would continue to protect those around him.
Just then, he received an order from the Rhine Kingdom’s royal family, commanding the Human Sword Saint to slay the Silver Dragon Queen Xia Lulu.
Although the upper echelons of the Schubert family didn’t openly state it, the Human Sword Saint already understood the true meaning of this order.
Xia Lulu was right…
Xia Yi’s eyes gradually lost their luster, becoming dim.
Xia Lulu gently stroked her daughter’s cheek, whispering, “Xia Yi, you’ve been very happy these years, haven’t you? Don’t think too much, just accept the reality. You’re already a dragon.”
“Mother, I…”
Just as Xia Yi was about to accept everything, the Holy Sword mark on her hand flashed with a dazzling light, attracting her attention.
“Holy Sword?”
She stared intently at her hand.
Suddenly, she remembered something.
It was something the her in the dream had said to herself—
“The Holy Sword has not betrayed you. The Holy Sword Gram has always, as always, recognized and served its one and only master.”
Even though her body had changed, from a human to a dragon, the Holy Sword still acknowledged Xia Yi.
Her silver eyes became clear.
If she had truly completely fallen, how could the Holy Sword respond to her summons?
Even if she was really abandoned by the Schubert family, so what?
The fact that she obtained the title of Sword Saint, tempered her swordsmanship, and defeated many powerful enemies would not change!
Determination appeared in Xia Yi’s eyes. She raised her hands and loudly called out, “Holy Sword!! Gram!!”
Blazing light appeared, and sword qi surged like raging wind, blasting the Silver Dragon Queen away from her.
“Hmph, Xia Lulu, no matter what methods you use, you can’t erase my Sword Heart! As long as the sword exists, the heart exists, I am the Sword Saint!”
Xia Yi gripped the Holy Sword and declared again.
“I won’t waver anymore. I challenge you. Let’s duel!”
Xia Lulu’s silver hair fluttered in the wind. She wasn’t angry at Xia Yi’s sudden awakening, but became even more interested.
“So this is a daughter in her rebellious phase? How interesting. It’s worth educating her.”
“What education? Take this seriously!!” Xia Yi glared at Xia Lulu. “I’m staking my honor as a swordsman to challenge you, not throwing a tantrum!”
“Oh, really?”
“I’ve already pointed my blade at you. That’s enough to explain everything.”
Xia Yi pointed her sword at Xia Lulu.
Such a dangerous and provocative action… was the first time since becoming the Dragon Princess.
Although her voice was loud, she was actually a little unsure in her heart. Perhaps she had been too influenced by the dragon personality she was raised with?
But if she submitted here, she would truly fall!
“Since Xia Yi has already said this much, I should indeed give you some respect. Xia Yi, I accept your challenge.”
“Xia Lulu, if I win against you, you have to change me back. You can’t restrain me with the identity of the Dragon Princess.”
“Even now, you still cling to such an unrealistic fantasy?”
“Just say it, do you dare to accept or not! Don’t tell me that you, the Silver Dragon Queen, are actually afraid of a challenge?”
“Provocation doesn’t work on me, Xia Yi. But well, I’ll spoil you today. I agree to your request.”
Great, Mother really dotes on me the most!
Xia Yi was about to laugh, but immediately swallowed her words back, changing her words with a red face,”Y-You wicked Silver Dragon Queen, how dare you… look down on me!”
“Xia Yi, I’m not. I’m accepting your challenge with the identity of the Silver Dragon Queen Xia Lulu · Christie. This is a special privilege for you as my daughter… Apart from you, no one else has the right to directly challenge me.”
“Hmph, fine.”
Actually, Xia Lulu was right.
When she was still the Human Sword Saint before, she didn’t have the chance to directly face the Silver Dragon Queen. She had to first pass the dragon guards.
Even if she passed the guards, there would be the Royal Maid Corps, who were even stronger, to fight.
The Silver Dragon Queen represented the dignity of the dragons. It was almost impossible to directly challenge her.
Xia Lulu accepting the challenge now was indeed an exception.
“But Xia Yi, you are now the Dragon Princess. You should be very clear, right? Since you want to challenge the dragons, you must be prepared to pay the corresponding price and bear my wrath if you fail.”
“I… of course I know.”
“Although you are my daughter, you have indeed been too naughty today, exceeding the limit of what I can usually tolerate. I can’t continue to turn a blind eye. Let me make it clear in advance, this time, crying won’t get you out of it.”
Xia Lulu smiled and walked to her daughter’s side, picking up a strand of her silver hair and placing it in her palm.
“If you win against me, I can agree to any request of yours; but if you lose to me, then you can’t escape punishment—”
“P-Punishment?!”
Xia Yi’s body trembled.
She had indeed made mistakes before and angered Xia Lulu. The consequences that time… were very severe. If possible, she really didn’t want to recall it!
Seeing her daughter’s expression, Xia Lulu became even happier. “Xia Yi, it’s still not too late to cry now. After all, the duel hasn’t officially started yet. I can be softer—”
Was she really going to submit to this enemy who turned her into a dragon loli?
What a joke, I am a Sword Saint who isn’t even afraid of death, a mere threat is nothing.
For the sake of a free future!
Tatakai, itsumo tatakai!*
“Don’t even think about it, Xia Lulu. The outcome is still uncertain! Today, I will beat the Silver Dragon Queen into a little crybaby!”
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