Shut Up, Evil Dragon, I Don't Want to Have More Children With You

Getting their photos taken really tested the photographer's skill.

Fortunately, Selena was professional enough that even facing three impassive faces, she managed to capture some decent enrollment photos through lighting, camera angles, and detail shots.

"Alright, I should have the photos developed and ready for you in about six hours. In the meantime, you can explore and have fun around Sky City."

"Thank you, Teacher Selena. We appreciate it."

Losweiser let out a sigh of relief and turned to Muen beside her, wanting to call her little daughter to leave together.

But when she looked at Muen, the little dragon girl was sitting obediently, watching them with envy.

Losweiser's heart skipped a beat.

Just as she was about to call Muen over for photos too, she heard Leon say, "Muen, do you want to take a picture with Mom and Dad too?"

Muen's eyes lit up. "Yes!"

Losweiser glanced at Leon, wanting to say something, but ultimately averted her gaze.

Muen stood between the couple. This time, it wasn't a family portrait or an enrollment photo, so both of them appeared relaxed.

Leon even picked Muen up directly. Muen proactively extended her little tail and, mimicking her mother's earlier pose, wanted to make a heart shape with Leon.

Leon naturally didn't refuse.

Following that, Noa also came over to take some heartwarming group photos.

Without the constraints of rules, they posed casually.

"Sister, do you want to make a heart shape with Dad? Making hearts is so fun~"

Noa was taken aback and immediately shook her head, refusing. "No."

"Tsk~ Sister, you're really something. Then I'll make a heart shape with you~"

Only then did Noa agree. "Mhm, okay."

The two little dragon girls also took many individual photos together.

Selena's subsequent work became much easier.

While the two little ones were taking pictures, Leon and Losweiser sat to the side.

They didn't make small talk, just quietly watched their daughters pose for pictures.

Leon didn't want to say much more to the Dragon Queen.

After all, whenever they chatted about anything unrelated to their daughters, they would always bicker.

Losweiser seemed to have the same thought as Leon. She crossed her legs, propped her chin on one hand, and remained silent, a faint, pleased smile on her face as she watched her two daughters.

Thus, a rather peculiar scene unfolded in the photo studio:

On the side where the photos were being taken, it was lively and joyous, with the two dragon girls striking various poses, and Selena enjoying the shoot immensely.

On the resting area side, however, the couple who had just made heart shapes with their tails and hands were completely silent.

It didn't look like they were there for photos; it was more like they were at the civil affairs bureau to get a divorce.

As if realizing that the atmosphere was not conducive to family "harmony," Losweiser looked straight ahead and said leisurely, "Aren't you going to start a topic to pass the time? Noa and the others look like they'll be taking photos for a while longer."

"What topic could I possibly have with you? How about we just go outside and fight? By the time we're done, they'll be finished with their photos."

As expected, as long as it was idle chatter, they would start arguing within three sentences.

"Sky City's security is very strict. Public brawling is at least a six-month sentence."

"Are you lecturing me on the law? I'm a human; your Dragon race's laws don't apply to me."

"Then what's the penalty for public brawling among humans?"

"Win and you go to jail, lose and you go to the hospital."

"So, it's pretty much the same for humans and dragons, isn't it?"

"Uh... Uh? Don't try to get cozy with me, Dragon Queen."

The couple bickered for about half an hour, and then Noa and Muen had taken enough photos.

"Well, with this many photos, I'll likely only be able to get them developed and give them to you tonight. Would you prefer to explore Sky City a bit longer, or come back tomorrow?"

"We'll pick them up tonight. Thank you for your hard work, teacher."

"You're welcome. I wish Your Majesty, the Prince, and the two little princesses a pleasant time in Sky City."

The family of four thanked them and left the photo studio.

Selena watched their retreating backs until they disappeared around the street corner before finally looking away.

She lowered her head and looked at a photo she had just captured on her camera.

It wasn't a family of four photo, nor was it a sister photo of the two little dragon girls.

It was...

The silver-haired beauty and the young man sat leaning against each other. Though their bodies faced different directions, their gazes were connected.

Bright sunlight streamed through the photo studio's window, scattering across their shoulders. Dust motes danced like sprites in the light, swirling around them.

Their eyes met, a gentle flow of emotion passing between them. There wasn't overt tenderness or lingering affection, but in their gazes, a beautiful, nascent feeling was almost overflowing, like water in a cup.

"You really do look like a married couple," Selena commented.

After leaving Selena's photo studio, the family of four found a quiet little restaurant.

As soon as they entered, large lizards with various styles of tails walked past Leon.

He stood at the entrance, a little stunned, gazing at the room full of Dragon race patrons. Leon's legs began to tremble uncontrollably.

"First-class merit... first-class merit... so many first-class merits!" Leon muttered to himself, sounding a bit delirious.

Losweiser shot him a look. "What are you so excited about? Don't forget, you're the divine being who produced two little first-class merits from one first-class merit."

"No, no, no, your level isn't just first-class merit."

"Then what is it?"

"Special Merit. The kind where the King himself would personally bestow honors upon me."

Losweiser let out a snort and ignored him.

They found a table by the window and ordered a few simple dishes.

The restaurant was quiet, with everyone conversing in low tones.

Leon and Losweiser also tacitly refrained from talking to each other.

The two little ones were exceptionally well-behaved, and as soon as their food arrived, they began eating quietly.

After lunch, there were still about four to five hours until their photos would be ready.

Fortunately, Sky City had many entertainment venues to pass the time.

Of course, the priority was for their daughters to have fun; Leon and Losweiser didn't mind where they went.

Although they constantly clashed in their daily interactions—after all, you couldn't expect a pair of arch-nemeses to greet each other with smiles every day—they were surprisingly in sync when it came to taking care of the children.

Wandering around, they arrived at a Young Dragon Paradise. The two little dragon girls ran ahead, hand in hand, while Leon and Losweiser followed a short distance behind them, maintaining a certain space.

There were many parents with children at the Young Dragon Paradise.

However, most of them were single parents. Couples like Leon and Losweiser, out with their children, were few and far between.

It seemed the Dragon race truly favored asexual reproduction.

After the daughters played on some simple amusement facilities, Muen spotted a balloon-shooting stall with many teddy bear prizes displayed.

She excitedly tugged her sister's hand and ran towards it.

Since her sister wanted a teddy bear, Noa naturally stepped up to the challenge.

Watching Noa stand on a small stool, lifting the toy gun, Leon was slightly surprised.

"Your Dragon race plays with guns too?"

"Yes, but only within Sky City. It's a very inclusive city; it often unearths interesting things or cultures from the societies of other races."

Losweiser explained, "As for the various Dragon races outside, most are proud and disdain learning from or accepting things from other races."

"Oh... I see."

Leon raised his arm, resting his head on his hands, and paused before saying casually, "Then I feel like you're quite receptive to advice."

Losweiser glanced at him. "What do you mean?"

"Remember last time I suggested you let the daughters change how they address you, from 'Mother' to 'Mom'? Did you talk to them about it that same night?"

Losweiser did not evade the topic and frankly admitted, "Yes, I have to say, you humans have more refined parenting concepts than the Dragon race."

"Right, right? If you were raising them alone, the consequences might have been rather unimaginable," Leon said with a smug smile.

"Hmph, childish."

"You're the childish one."

"No, you are."

"You are, Dragon Queen."

"Shut up."

Bang—bang—bang—

Three gunshots rang out from the balloon-shooting stall.

Although Leon and the others couldn't see how many balloons were popped from their angle, Noa's expression suggested the results were likely not ideal.

Leon and Losweiser exchanged a glance, then, as if by unspoken agreement, walked towards the stall.

While they were walking over, Noa fired a few more shots, but her serious little face still showed no smile.

They walked closer to take a look.

Well, well, it turned out all the smiles were on the stall owner's face.

"It's okay, it's okay, kiddo. You'll definitely hit it if you try a few more times." The owner held a money bag in his hand, which was filled with Dragon race currency.

It seemed his business had been quite good that morning.

Noa picked up the gun and fired two more shots in quick succession.

It was then that Leon noticed that the toy guns of the Dragon race fired bullets made of concentrated magical energy. No wonder Muen hadn't played with it; compared to her older sister's advanced development, she wasn't yet at an age where she could use magic.

However, Noa's next few shots missed again.

Crack—

She placed the gun back on the table with a hint of displeasure, biting her lip, her eyes full of unwillingness.

"Mom, Muen, let's go play somewhere else," Noa said, trying to compose herself, though she was still a little sulky.

Although she was usually mature and sensible most of the time, she was still a child at heart.

When something made her very unhappy, her emotions were written all over her face.

Leon didn't encourage her to try again or anything like that.

Because it was obvious the stall owner had tampered with the toy guns. Otherwise, with Noa's abilities, it would have been impossible for her to miss every shot.

Leon had figured out this kind of "trade secret" when he was a child. He hadn't expected that in the Dragon race's Sky City, they could still make so much money off children.

He walked forward and lifted Noa off the chair.

The family of four was about to leave.