Stubborn People Make a Pair

Mayona was furious at the Black Dragon's attack. After all this time, Mors hadn't changed at all; he was still as reckless as ever. Under Mayona's control, a giant earth hand clenched into a fist and struck the Black Dragon, sending it flying a hundred meters away. The body that flew backward dragged trees along the ground, carving a deep ravine in the earth. To Ruby, it looked just like a disaster movie from Earth's special effects shows.

"Mors, even if Ruby and I have some special relationship, it's none of your business."

Even though the Black Dragon misunderstood their relationship, Mayona didn't want to explain anything to him. She had never considered Mors one of her own, and at this moment, she coldly ordered him, as if to confirm her mood, the clear sky overhead was suddenly covered by dark clouds that had appeared from nowhere.

"But..."

More than the pain in his body, Mors was heartbroken by Mayona's rejection. Her merciless blow made him realize that Ruby held a much more important place in her heart than he did.

"I've told you before, I have nothing to do with you. I don't want to see you tomorrow."

Mayona ignored the pitiable look in the Black Dragon's eyes and pulled Ruby back into their small wooden cabin. Before being dragged away, Ruby clearly saw the glint of tears in the rejected Black Dragon's eyes.

"Isn't that a bit much? He's still a child."

"You were almost dead just now, and you can still say that?"

Mayona looked up at Ruby as if she had seen a ghost. No, ghosts in this world were nothing more than undead creatures and not that rare. She asked Ruby with a strange look, as if she had seen the God of Light descend.

"It's raining outside. Let him come into the house."

The soundproofing in the basement wasn't great. Ruby could hear the sound of raindrops hitting the ground overhead and couldn't help but speak up to persuade her.

"Haaah, Ruby, look at me. Do I look like the kind of woman who goes with the flow?"

Mayona sighed, then clapped her hands on Ruby's cheeks, making a 'pa' sound. She wasn't hitting Ruby in anger, but cupping his face, her ruby-like beautiful eyes staring intently into his, asking seriously. Faced with such a question, Ruby decisively shook his head.

"Because you persuaded me, because you're soft-hearted, I should let someone I hate into my home?"

Mayona continued. Yula had never intended to raise her into a disciple without her own will. She knew that one day she would inevitably leave Mayona. If Mayona couldn't think for herself then, without a firm stance and a strong heart, her power would only become a catalyst for human war. Fortunately, Mayona hadn't disappointed her expectations. Perhaps she was a little weaker in front of Ruby, but when it came to matters that touched her core principles, she was as hard as iron.

"Meeting you is my fortune, but meeting me is also your fortune. The world isn't as gentle as you are."

Mayona let go of Ruby. Her fortune was meeting Ruby, who extended her life. As for Ruby's fortune, it was that Mayona would always protect him. Mayona knew very well the value of what Ruby held in his hands. That thing called technology could completely overturn this world.

But the world was not gentle. If Ruby had encountered a villain with ill intentions, he would most likely have been captured and forced to develop tools that would benefit them day and night. Mayona didn't want to see that happen, and as long as she was here, it never would.

"It's not just one or two days that dragons have viewed all things as ants. What I hate is their way of doing things, just like just now. If I weren't there, you would already be dead, and that Black Dragon wouldn't think it had done anything excessive. I can't get along with that kind of creature."

"And have you ever thought about what kind of treatment I would receive if I weren't an Archmage but just an ordinary girl? I wouldn't be able to protect you, nor could I escape being captured. His arbitrarily making decisions without regard for others' opinions is what I cannot accept the most."

What Mayona said was, of course, hypothetical. If she weren't an Archmage, she wouldn't have defeated Mors. She probably would have met the same fate as her unicorn and died in the dragon's maw.

"It seems the first impression really matters when chasing a girl."

At this point, there was no point in Ruby saying anything more. Once a woman made up her mind, she was unshakeable. It could only be considered bad luck for the young Black Dragon, who had eaten Mayona's unicorn.

In the middle of the night, Mayona, having finished her pudding, was contentedly lost in dreams. A Black Dragon caught in the rain outside was not a concern for her at all. Ruby was still busy in the kitchen. A two-tiered food container on the table was already filled with a layer of candies and puddings, high-calorie foods. Then, Ruby placed the cake he had made onto a plate and put it into the second tier of the food container before closing the lid.

The moment he stepped out of the house, Ruby felt an indescribable sensation. The Black Dragon was lying at the entrance of his house, its two huge eyes emitting a dim glow like light bulbs, the only luminous things in the dark night. Judging by the mist constantly being exhaled from its nostrils, the giant dragon was not harmed by the heavy rain, its body temperature remaining normal. What Ruby felt was the killing intent emanating from it, directed at him.

"Turn back into a human and eat. No matter how powerful a creature is, going hungry feels terrible."

Low growls rumbled from the Black Dragon's throat, issuing a warning: if the human dared to take another step forward, he would kill him. But Ruby was unfazed. Holding the umbrella, which had been transformed from a Dragon, he walked up to the Black Dragon and set down the food container. The food he had prepared was not enough for the giant dragon to feast on.

Mors looked at Ruby's retreating back and raised his front paw. With a single swipe, he could turn this human into dust. However, looking at the food container in front of him, he gave up. Killing Ruby would bring him no benefit, only anger Mayona.

"Human boy, why are you doing these unnecessary things? Dragons can go a year without eating or drinking, and they won't like you just because you do these things."

After Ruby returned to the house, Dragon opened the eyes on the umbrella handle and asked with rare seriousness. If the Black Dragon had really made a move just now, he naturally wouldn't have stood by idly.

"Because I wanted to."

"Like an idiot."