The days passed slowly in peace.
Every day, Deren bustled between the bedroom, kitchen, and Mage Tower. He catered to the jealous dragon, soothed the Princess, and soothed the Princess. Sometimes, he also had to deal with Lezi Long at the buffet.
He, too, had fallen into a war of attrition.
Fortunately, Jaina was very considerate. The nourishing soup she insisted on making every day seemed to have some peculiar effect, compensating for his intense exertion.
When Deren noticed the changes in himself, he privately asked her what was going on. Her answer was that it counted as the Star Soul's blessing.
The changes had gradually accumulated over time. So when a certain Blue Dragon girl came calling, she was shocked upon seeing Deren.
"H-hello, Mr. Deren!" Stellagosa, the Blue Dragon known as "Little Star," came to visit that day. "I came to play with Chromie. You look so energetic! That's really surprising."
"?" Deren was puzzled for a moment. "Chromie isn't home today. Didn't you make plans with her?"
"Oh! It's fine, I'm just dropping by." The Blue Dragon said shamelessly.
This drew the ire of a certain Black Dragon. "Hmph, didn't the three of you Blue Dragons come together? Why are you the only one left now?" Don't even think about trying to seduce my Deren.
Stellagosa gave a bitter smile. "The other two got together."
"What?" Deren thought he had misheard. "That Kalecgos and... that other one?"
Little Star nodded. "Yes. Kalec has caught a cold these past few days because Theramore is so damp. Malygosa is taking care of him. Their relationship is so close that they're practically one person. They sleep in the same room every day."
"All right! Kalecgos's spring has truly arrived!" Deren sighed.
"That lecherous dragon fell in love with a well