So, there's only one truth!
Leon couldn't help but swallow.
"So back then, I didn't just hit the jackpot once, but... twice?!"
Leon's thoughts drifted back a few days ago.
That was the first time he went to play with Muen.
In the corridor of the Sanctuary, he met a little girl who looked exactly like Muen. However, that little girl had a cold expression and ran away after just one glance at Leon.
Then, at noon, he met that "cold version of Muen" again. This time, although he had an exchange with her, it was clear that the exchange wasn't very pleasant.
Leon thought he had become stupid from sleeping for two years, or that Muen had a split personality.
He never expected it to be... another daughter?
"So, Muen, you mean you have another sister?"
Muen shook her head, "Not a sister, an older sister~"
Leon hummed thoughtfully, then immediately asked for the name of this deeply hidden eldest daughter, "What's Muen's older sister's name?"
"Noa~ My sister's name is Noa~ The pronunciation is a homophone of the name of the hero who saved the world in the myths and legends of the Dragon race."
"Noa..." Leon lowered his head, savoring the name.
It had to be said that Losweiser was quite skilled in naming.
She had high hopes for her eldest daughter, wanting her to be like the hero in the myths;
The younger daughter's name's pronunciation was taken from 'moon', symbolizing being the center of attention, a cherished treasure.
"Then Daddy, can you teach me how to write my sister's name~" Muen said.
"Okay, then Daddy will write it first, and you can imitate it, alright?"
"Okay!"
Leon picked up a pen and carefully wrote Noa's full name on a blank sheet of paper:
Noa K. Melkewei
The handwriting was neat, the strokes were elegant, and it even had a personal touch, truly a masterpiece of calligraphy.
Of course, it was good handwriting.
During the three years Leon was hospitalized after his Master's "Shattered Chest Punch" technique, only his hands and neck could move. He was too bored lying in bed, so he practiced calligraphy, and it developed over time.
"Wow~ Daddy, your writing is so beautiful~" Muen's eyes sparkled.
Leon smiled, "Muen will also be able to write this beautifully soon."
"Mhm, then Daddy, can I keep this? I want to show it to my sister tonight, she'll definitely like it."
"No problem. Oh, right, Muen, is your sister... difficult to get along with?"
Recalling his two previous chance encounters with Noa, the little girl either ran away from him or was cold to him.
So she probably wasn't the enthusiastic and well-behaved type like Muen, right?
Leon thought to himself.
"No, Daddy, she's very nice. Sister is great. She takes Muen to pick fruit to eat, helps Muen tie her hair, and when Muen gets into trouble, Sister even takes the blame for Muen—Umm... Daddy, you're not allowed to tell Mother that her skirt was accidentally stained by Muen..."
The little dragon girl pinched his finger and pleaded pitifully.
Leon certainly wouldn't betray her. He gently patted Muen's head, "No problem, Daddy will keep it a secret for you."
"Thank you, Daddy~"
"So your sister Noa is actually a pretty good person, right?"
"Mhm, maybe she's just a little shy when she first meets Daddy."
Leon nodded.
If that was the case, then there was no problem.
So, his eldest daughter's attitude towards him was just because she wasn't familiar with him.
Leon had thought she was like a young version of Losweiser.
He could barely handle one stubborn dragon queen, and if there was another one, Leon might just jump off the Sanctuary on the spot.
He never expected it to be just a false alarm.
Thinking of this, Leon's mischievous thoughts began to stir again.
He had already figured out how he would severely interrogate that ignorant dragon queen when Losweiser arrived tonight.
"Daddy, what are you smiling about?" Muen asked.
"Ah? N-nothing. Come, Muen, let's practice your sister's name."
"Mhm, okay."
Muen obediently practiced with Leon for the entire afternoon.
The little dragon girl's comprehension was truly excellent. In just a few hours, she learned to write "Daddy," "Mom," "Noa," and her own name, and she wrote them very neatly.
In the evening, Losweiser finished her busy day and came to Leon's room.
"Mother~"
Seeing Losweiser arrive, Muen excitedly trotted over, hugged Losweiser's small leg, and looked up at her. "Good evening, Mother."
Losweiser reached out and patted Muen's little head. "Good evening, Muen. Have you learned to write your own name yet?"
"I've learned, I've learned! And Muen not only learned to write her own name, but Muen also knows how to write Daddy's and Mother's names too~"
Muen said proudly, her young, tender face full of a desire for praise.
"Mhm, good job," Losweiser said.
"Ugh... writing names is so hard, Muen learned it all this afternoon~"
Muen naturally wanted more of her Mother's slightly stingy praise.
Leon sat on the floor, leaning against the bed, and said slowly, "Muen really worked hard. You should praise her a bit more."
Losweiser glanced at him. For some reason, she felt Leon suddenly had a...
Fearless confidence?
She withdrew her gaze and looked down at Muen beside her.
Her daughter blinked her bright, watery eyes at her, practically having "Mom, praise me quickly" written all over her face.
Losweiser slowly crouched down, took Muen's shoulders, and said with a smile, "Muen, you're really amazing. As a reward for Muen, tonight for dinner, I'll make your favorite pan-fried steak, okay?"
"Yay~ Mom's steak is the best!"
"Tch, I thought you were a bit rigid," Leon teased.
"Why are you sitting there so leisurely, Leon?"
Leon spread his hands. "You asked me to teach our daughter to write her name, and I taught her. Why can't I sit down and rest for a bit?"
"It wasn't just 'if you learned, you learned.' Muen, come here, write it for me to see."
"Okay~"
Muen climbed onto the chair, picked up a piece of white paper and a pen, and earnestly began writing the names of the three of them.
Losweiser stood beside her, watching silently.
Her daughter's handwriting was delicate and neat. For a child, achieving this level was quite impressive.
It seemed Leon actually had some skill when it came to teaching children.
Seeing this, Leon craned his neck to take a look, then stood up and walked over.
He and Losweiser stood on either side of Muen, truly giving off a couple's vibe.
However, Leon wasn't leaning in to form a couple's pose with Losweiser.
"All done!"
The three names were perfectly aligned.
Losweiser nodded with satisfaction. "You wrote them very well, Muen. Then—"
"Hey Muen, aren't we missing someone's name?" Leon asked, suppressing the slight upturn of his lips, feigning a confused tone.
"Hm? Oh~ right, we are missing one!"
Upon hearing this, Losweiser's smile instantly turned cold.
She glanced sideways at Leon and saw him looking at her with a smug expression.
"If we're writing the names of the whole family, we should write them all. That way, it looks like we're a complete, loving family, right, Muen?"
"Daddy's right!"
"Then quickly write Nuoya's name too."
"Mhm, mhm!"
Losweiser narrowed her eyes slightly as she watched the father and daughter's synchronized performance. "Nu-o-ya... did Muen already tell you?"
Leon, having finally gotten his chance, quickly nodded. "Yes. Ah, I'm such a negligent father. I've been awake for a week and only just found out my eldest daughter's name."
Losweiser remained silent. She could guess what Leon was about to say, so she just watched him perform.
"And, Losweiser."
"Hm?"
"I also feel very guilty towards you."
Losweiser suppressed a smile. "Guilty about what?"
Leon put on a show of heartbroken grief and said tragically, "Giving birth is already a difficult task. I didn't expect you to have two for me. You've truly worked hard."
"Ah, when I return to the Empire one day, I will definitely engrave your name on our family's ancestral tablet, Losweiser!"
If you're going to provoke, you might as well see it through to the end.
The outcome of provocation is always the same anyway, so why not take the opportunity to be a little more ruthless?
Seeing that Losweiser remained silent, merely staring at him coldly, Leon guessed that the dragon queen must have been completely rattled.
So Leon pressed his advantage, continuing, "Speaking of which, Losweiser, after all these days, you haven't mentioned this. Are you so surprised by my excellent physical condition and abilities that you've forgotten?"
How could someone forget something this important?
Leon was clearly taunting Losweiser, implying she was deliberately hiding it out of guilt.
However, Losweiser showed no change in expression, merely replying indifferently, "This is all for your own good, Leon."
"For my own good?"
"Mm."
"I... I'm doing great. I already have twin daughters, so how could I not be doing well? So, when can I officially meet Noa?"
Losweiser raised an eyebrow. "You're that eager?"
"Of course, I'm eager to meet my daughters."
Losweiser let out a cold laugh. "Fine, don't regret it."
Regret?
Hmph, don't be ridiculous, you childish dragon queen.
Bring on my eldest daughter!
Losweiser arranged a family dinner.
She rewarded Muen with her favorite pan-fried steak.
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