Deep in his memory...
The happiest time Fenrir had before emerged.
One person and one dragon in the dark and damp Subway Station, the beautiful and slender girl comfortably leaned on the ferocious giant dragon that was integrated with the rock wall, occasionally grabbing a handful of potato chips to feed him.
They watched old anime discs together... snuggling up for warmth, spending those cold winter months in their memories together.
Luo Di, who inherited Fenrir's memories, had gradually accepted Xia Mi.
For no other reason than this large bag of potato chips that had been prepared long ago.
...
From this point on, all of Luo Di's previous plans had to be overturned and redone; he could no longer just hide.
Before he awakened the Dragon King's memory, he could still smile and watch Lu Mingze's painstaking efforts to help Lu Mingfei grow.
At most, he would just think about helping Old Tang, Xia Mi, Eriyi, and Nono, these fated tragic figures, change their endings.
Purely for fun.
But now!
He and Xia Mi had become stumbling blocks on Lu Mingze's path forward.
He had also attracted Odin's attention, and his relationship with Angers had changed from being a teacher and friend to essentially an enemy.
On the path forward, enemies were everywhere...
He needed to gain more power to deal with the unknown future.
...
"…I'm telling you! I'm not doing this anymore, you stinky fat pig, still trying to take advantage of me, I hope your broken internet cafe goes out of business soon!"
"That's it, bye-bye!"
Xia Mi hung up the phone, a victorious smile on her face, gave a peace sign to the shocked internet cafe staff at the counter, and ran in small steps to Luo Di's side, intimately linking her arm with his.
"Let's go! Gege~"
The girl wore a sky-blue short skirt, paired with pure white thigh-high socks, and a pink fluffy hoodie that made her look incredibly pure, especially her bun, which revealed her slender, fair, snowy neck, an absolute killer.
Many youths in the internet cafe were attracted by Xia Mi, but when they saw Xia Mi pounce into Luo Di's arms.
He was 182 cm tall, with a well-proportioned physique, and a handsome face meticulously sculpted by a super artist like Michelangelo.
The two together were simply a match made in heaven.
Many youths' eyes showed regret, and their attention returned to the game in front of them.
...
Less than two kilometers on foot.
An old residential area not far from Renlan High School.
Although old, the community environment was good, with tall paulownia and old locust trees providing shade.
Under the trees, many elderly people gathered, fanning themselves, or playing mahjong.
This was where Xia Mi had lived for the past few years; she had been here since junior high or perhaps even earlier.
She used to be a student at Silan High School, and now she was studying in Beijing for Kassel University's pre-university program.
Xia Mi clung to Luo Di's arm like a little fan girl all the way, showing off all the way.
Today was her lucky day.
The girl's delicate face paired with a bright smile, she greeted many old men and women along the way, receiving warm responses.
"Grandma Li, why didn't you go to the supermarket next door? Cooking oil is on sale today, I saw Aunt Wang and the others rushing to the supermarket."
"Grandpa Tong, are you still playing Chinese chess? No, no, I have guests at home today, so I won't play Chinese chess with you."
"Uncle An, didn't you go fishing today? That's too bad..."
Looking at the bouncing Xia Mi, Luo Di really couldn't associate her with the dangerous Dragon King.
Facing the inquiries and teasing of many kind elderly people, Xia Mi did not explain her relationship with Luo Di, only smiled shallowly.
No matter what, her brother regaining normal human intelligence greatly relieved her current pressure.
Chapter 32: Earth and Mountain Dragon King! Luo Di
Xia Mi's small home.
Upon entering, there was a huge floor-to-ceiling window, outside of which one could see the entire azure sky, a green courtyard, and distant high-rise buildings.
On the window sill to the right, several carefully tended potted plants were placed, blooming towards the sun, but having been unattended for a long time, some had already withered.
This was a single room, the whole layout visible at a glance, without even a bathroom; it was probably a power distribution room or something similar before, and this room was left empty.
Because no one had lived in the house for a while, there was a faint smell of dust.
Luo Di was pushed by Xia Mi to the bed in the center and sat down.
He saw that he had wiped a thin layer of dust on his hand.
"Hehe~ It's a bit dirty, but it doesn't matter!" Xia Mi giggled innocently, a little embarrassed.
The light blue duvet cover had some dust on it, and next to it was an old-fashioned wooden pull-out wardrobe stained with the marks of time.
The corner on the other side of the room was where cooking was done.
The ceramic counter was very clean, indicating that Xia Mi probably didn't cook often.
Next to it was a double-door refrigerator, which, as expected, was probably empty.
It was hard to imagine a Dragon King, a noble monarch, living here.
...
Thinking about it, Fenrir lived in an abandoned Subway Tunnel underground, while Xia Mi lived in a small single room.
What a tragic story of a fallen Dragon King.
Luo Di couldn't help but complain.
The memories belonging to Fenrir began to influence his emotions.
Heartache, anger, pity...
Xia Mi should have been the most noble woman in this World.
She possessed the smartest wisdom in the World and should live in a towering golden palace, with countless obedient servants attending to her every need, revered by the World.
Like the bright moon in the sky surrounded by countless stars.
No matter how much she enjoyed herself, it wouldn't be excessive... because she was a monarch!
But the reality was the opposite.
...
Looking at the eight monarchs, not to mention Old Tang, he just barely made ends meet in the U.S..
His younger brother was even worse off, getting a bento box as soon as he appeared, treated as a great tonic.
Now that he thought about it, the half-dragon bone placed in the Gattuso Family in the plot was probably meant to improve Caesar's bloodline on the surface, but secretly, Pompeii had already devoured the authority of Bronze and Fire.
And Xia Mi, from beginning to end, only wanted to protect her foolish brother, wanting to survive in the chaotic World that was about to come.
For this, she made efforts, trying to steal the dragon bone but failed, so she had to approach Chu Zihang to find Odin, and finally, she was manipulated by the Little Devil Lu Mingze, step by step forced to the opposite side of humanity.
Did she actually pose a threat to human survival?
Did she really cause human extinction?
No...
There was only a young girl, the weakest Dragon King, with her giant dragon brother whose intelligence was not even as good as a child's, and half-paralyzed.
Pitiably trying every means...
Just to live.
As for the Dragon King of Ocean and Water, he was still hiding somewhere, perhaps afraid of that man's 'Netherflame Demon Blade'.
Only Pompeii Gattuso, who was Odin and also Mr. McLaren, was doing better.
...
Then look at those mixed-blood families who stole power.
Those lowly servants!
Each one was incredibly wealthy, traveling in luxury cars and living in mansions, incredibly stylish.
Their superhuman physical qualities and minds quickly made them that small group of people at the top of the pyramid.
They controlled most of the World's power and wealth.
And they were still not satisfied, just like the U.S. constantly exaggerates the threat of Huaxia, but in reality, they are just coveting others' wealth, wanting to harvest leeks.
Looking at it this way, it's truly a universal farce.
Dragons are hunted in various ways, and the eight monarchs are all worse off than the last.
On the contrary, humans are still squeezing the living space of dragons.
In the Secret Party, except for Angers who truly wants to kill all dragons.
The remaining large families are probably all waiting for the destruction of these old monarchs.
So that they can take over the Dragon Kings' inheritance!
Ascend to the throne and become the new ruler of this World.
...
These thoughts merely flashed through Luo Di's mind.
Then he became alert.
Something's not right...
How did he suddenly adopt the perspective of the Dragon Race?
"Nonono... Luo Di, you are essentially still a human, don't get confused."
He subconsciously patted his face, and then Luo Di noticed that there were several books on parenting on Xia Mi's bedside table.
"Parenting Sutra" - Baby Feeding, Sleep, Care, and Play.
"Intimate Relationships" - The Bond Between Parents and Children, How to Build Good Parent-Child Relationships.
"Baby's Psychological Development" - How to Help Children Build Correct Self-Cognition and Emotional Expression.
'These...'
Luo Di was stunned for a moment, then unable to hide the throbbing in his heart, the anger and sadness he had just suppressed surged back.
He was broken, my family!
Perhaps Xia Mi had always been learning how to better take care of Fenrir.
She must have worked so hard...
To escape the prying eyes of other Dragon Kings, to avoid human hunting, and also to take care of... him.
Luo Di fell silent, his eyes gradually softening.
...
Beside him, Xia Mi began to talk about her current plans, pulling a round chair and sitting in front of Luo Di.
Her pretty face carried seriousness and worry, she held Luo Di's large hand, leaned down, and gently pressed her soft, fair little face against it, her long eyelashes fluttering, the halo falling on her face was very beautiful.
Luo Di could feel her warmth, and her slightly trembling breath, like a porcelain doll.
"Gege... I might not be able to accompany you these next few days."
"I need to go back to Beijing and hide our home to prevent some unknown guys from finding it."
"You need to be careful... Many eyes are probably focused on you now."