Evil Dragon: The young dragon I picked up keeps planning on becoming an empress

It seems the loud conspiracy incident has left a psychological shadow on that new princess in Olienna's words.

Why did that new princess stay in the Evil Dragon's fief, waiting for the Evil Dragon?

She's a princess, and the Evil Dragon is just a minor…oh…count. Even if the fief is well managed, there's no need for her to sit here waiting for a young count who's been missing for five or six years, right?

Is she trying to win over the Evil Dragon?

To get the Evil Dragon to support her as the first in line for the throne?

This possibility is not small, the temptation of becoming queen…which girl could resist it?

"Your Highness Little Dragon, this red scarf around your neck...it really matches your outfit today."

This morning when Joanna saw Little Dragon Highness's clothes, she was charmed by the cuteness. The little dragon highness, standing at one meter and fifty-six centimeters, became even cuter dressed in clothes and trousers and wearing a straw hat.

Father is right, Lord Lance really treats Little Dragon Highness like a daughter.

"This isn't a red scarf, this is a red neckerchief. Evi…Lance said… only a Three Goods Young Dragon deserves to wear this red neckerchief."

The Evil Dragon dressed her in a new outfit today, a pair of denim overalls, a white shirt, and she wore a straw hat on her head.

Because of the dragon tail, there's a slit in the back of the trousers.

The white shirt on top also has slits, due to the shrunken dragon wings.

The trousers and white shirt have been carefully tailored and patched by the tailor, fitting perfectly and comfortably worn on the body.

The Evil Dragon is also wearing jeans and a white shirt.

He looks fresh and sunny.

Unpleasant to the eyes.

The Black Dragon seems more pleasing to the eye.

The squid lady is dressed in a gown, the trailing kind. She clamored to wear the same outfit as the Evil Dragon but was refused.

The Evil Dragon had the squid lady wear a dress, probably to cover up her tentacles that couldn't transform into legs.

Cute on top, but all tentacles below...

Since coming to the Evil Dragon's fief, the squid lady has secretly picked and eaten quite a few roadside plants, and upon seeing fish in the nearby river, she stealthily put her tentacles into the water...

Then she screamed…the water wasn't salty at all and asked the Evil Dragon to taste it.

The Evil Dragon wouldn't go, so the squid lady dragged her, the young dragon, to taste it…

Freshwater...

She drinks it every day...

Nothing special about it... it's not juice or soda.

"Look, look, Olienna's child seems to have brought her beau back to the fief... that young man is quite handsome… eh? Why does that young man feel... somewhat like Lord Viscount?"

"Really? Let this old man put on his glasses and have a look... oh my... he does look a bit like him. My, my, where did Olienna find such a young man resembling Lord Viscount?"

"Uncle, Auntie, what do you mean resembles Lord Viscount? That young man is our Viscount himself. Didn't you see Olienna walking a step behind Lord Viscount?

Moreover, two days ago, Tisia Farna released the news that Lord Viscount would soon return. Don't you listen at all?"

"So it's really Lord Viscount who's returned! Come on, come on, help me over, I need to pay my respect to Lord Viscount, to kowtow to him, without Lord Viscount, we would've starved long ago, quick, quick…"

"Uncle, you're overreacting a bit. Lord Viscount said a long time ago that when meeting, a simple chest salute would suffice."

"You, you, you... what do you know... never mind... Lord Viscount, your citizens welcome you home!"

Old people who have aged, along with young people and some residents by the roadside, all placed their right hands on their chests and bent forward, saluting Lance.

Many residents were guessing until that elder shouted, and only then did they confirm that they hadn't seen wrong—that fresh and sunny young man was indeed Lord Viscount.

"Lord Viscount, your citizen Udo welcomes you home."

"Lord Viscount, your citizen Holt welcomes you home."

"Lord Viscount, your citizen Maren welcomes you home."

"Lord Viscount, your citizen....."

Cheers kept rising from both sides of the road, as they welcomed the fief's lord viscount back home.

Lance waved to his citizens on both sides of the road, "Yes, I'm back, don't get too excited, and also, don't let the kids run over to give me fruits or snacks..."

"I can't carry anymore... really can't take any more… what… you say this is very sweet? Well, I'll keep it to try… don't call me Dragon Sister… please address me as Little Dragon Highness... hey, hey, hey... Squid Lady… quickly put that child down, don't try to stuff her in your mouth…"

Little Dragon Highness was busy, busy collecting the fruits and snacks the children were giving her, and busy wrestling kids away from the Squid Lady...

What a lively scene.

As the lord of the fief, Lance pulled out some candy for the children.

"Lord Viscount, Tisia Farna leads the Blue Moon Knight Order to welcome you," said one of the citizens.

Ahead on the road, a group of knights appeared, all dressed in blue and gold knight's regular attire, riding unicorns.

Their mounts of the Blue Moon Knight Order had mutated, having enhanced stamina, attack power, and running speed.

The unicorn ridden by Lady Tisia Farna had awakened its ability, running like lightning, and in battle, it could release thunder and lightning to assist her in killing enemies.

The Blue Moon Knight Order halted over a hundred meters away from Lance, dismounted their unicorns, and bowed.

The leading knight, a woman, quickly approached Lance. With her right hand on her chest, she knelt on one knee, "Blue Moon Knight Order's Captain Tisia Farna welcomes Lord Viscount home."

"The Blue Moon Knight Order welcomes Lord Viscount home!"

The knights of the Blue Moon Knight Order each placed a hand on their chest and knelt on one knee, saluting Lance.

"Rise."

Lance helped up Tisia, who kneeled before him. When he first came here, Tisia's father was his knight. Five or six years had passed, and Tisia had taken over her father's position as the captain of the knight order.

Not bad.

"Viscount... I have finally waited for your return. Rest for a moment, and later I will report to you about the recent years' developments in our fief, as well as some..."

"There's no need for such trouble, business as usual. Everyone should carry out their own duties. There is no need for special reports to me; I trust you all."

Governance through non-interference.

He let the subjects of his fief continue to manage their homes. He did not plan to meddle, nor did he intend to fuss over some of the administrative affairs of the fief.

As for military authority... he had no plans to reclaim it.

He did not wish to stay.

"The fief belongs to the Viscount, but I think it's necessary for the Viscount to understand some of the current situations within the fief."

"No more words, carry out my orders."

"...Yes, as you command."

Military personnel took obeying orders as their divine duty.

Since the Viscount temporarily had no intent to take over the military authority or administration of the fief, they would wait and discuss it later.

Viscount... This behavior... was also an unconditional trust in them.

"Viscount, do you plan to continue traveling, or will you head back to Saint Blue City first?"

"Let's go back to Saint Blue City..."

"As you command."

.......

Is this the... City Lord's Mansion of the Evil Dragon?

The Evil Dragon's City Lord's Mansion was built on a large expanse of lawn, with a clear, stream running not far from the front gate.

There were no walls, only a fence half the height of a man.

The fence enclosed a large area of grass, which was considered the courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion.

Flowers and plants were grown.

There was also a sturdy big tree, with a swing hanging from its branches.

"Viscount, the daughter of His Majesty McDonna has been waiting for you in the City Lord's Mansion's great hall."

"Hmm."

Lance looked around his City Lord's Mansion and nodded with satisfaction. The territory had indeed grown wealthier, able to construct such a still imposing City Lord's Mansion—it was quite good.

The location was also well chosen.

Tixia led the way in front; the City Lord's Mansion had been built the year before last. The Viscount had never visited, but once he was familiar with the place, he wouldn't need her to lead the way anymore.

"Your Grace, Young Dragon, I have prepared some special products for you to try later."

"Thank you."

"Your Grace, Young Dragon, is being too polite."

Lance reached the doorway, where a plump maid respectfully opened the door: "Your maid Ingrid... welcomes the Viscount home."

"You've gained a bit of roundness; be mindful of your weight."

"Rest assured, Viscount, I'll slim down soon."

"Take it slow; there's no rush."

Entering the hall, a silver-haired girl with red eyes rose from the sofa and turned to look at Lance.

"Princess Leia, this is the Viscount Lance of the Saint Blue Territory."

"Viscount? Captain Tixia, you should address him as Count Lance now." Leia smiled as she corrected Tixia'a title, watching intently the Count Lance who had been gone for five to six years.

Young, much younger than she had imagined.

His golden-red eyes were very beautiful.

His demeanor was also good.

And he was quite handsome, too.

It was hard to imagine that such a young man could revitalize Saint Blue in just a few short years... no, in two to three years.

"They say seeing is believing; I did not expect Count Lance to be so young."

"One may look young but in reality be quite old."

"....."

Silver-haired, red-eyed Leia suddenly didn't know how to respond.

The Young Dragon wanted to laugh.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Sometimes, the Evil Dragon would blurt out a blunt truth, which sounded like a cold joke...

But it was true...

Lance walked over and sat opposite Leia, gesturing for her to do the same.

"I heard from Tixia that Princess Leia has stayed here for quite a long time just to meet me."

"Yes, Count Lance, the scenery of your territory is very pleasant."

"Then Princess Leia can stay here a bit longer. Do you drink tea?"

"....."

"Cough... my apologies... disregard what I just said." Lance said with an apologetic smile, asking, "Princess Leia, are you looking to form an alliance with Saint Blue, or is there something you would like Saint Blue to do for you?"

"I wanted to ask if Count Lance is interested in a marriage alliance."

"???"