A faint fragrance wafted from his chest as Russell entered the Warm Jade Volcanic Domain.
"You're at the age where you should leave behind descendants." The Shadowflame Dragon's voice echoed in Russell's mind. "That Joyna seems quite good to Shadowflame. By human standards, she has a slim waist and wide hips. She looks fertile."
"Shadowflame, since when did you become a matchmaker?" Russell reached into his clothes and took out a pocket watch.
A faint, girlish fragrance still lingered on the watch case.
It had been a gift from Joyna Nuanyu. To thank Russell for saving her father's country, she had personally handed it to him when they parted.
Its meaning went without saying.
Moreover, Grand Duke Jonas and his wife had made their attitude utterly undisguised—they wanted Russell himself!
"A lady has feelings for you, so why refuse?" In an instant, the Shadowflame Dragon carried Russell to the Shadowflame Element Volcano. "Shadowflame has watched several generations of grand dukes marry and have children, and has discovered that bloodline inheritance is extremely important."
"How so?"
"If King Quintin III had not had only one foolish son, how could he have let the country fall into such a state, needing you to save it?" The Shadowflame Dragon sighed. "Russell, you should spread your branches and leaves as soon as possible, and pass on your bloodline."
"My goal is to live to two hundred, perhaps even three hundred."
"Living a long life does not conflict with passing on your bloodline." As the Shadowflame Dragon spoke, it returned through the Shadowflame Element Volcano to the Shadowflame Volcano in reality. "You could even marry several ladies."
"Huh?"
"You've already contracted two dragons. What is wrong with marrying several ladies? Shadowflame only hopes that you will have as many bloodline descendants as possible." The Shadowflame