Avalon Kingdom.
Within Zong Shen's territory in the northeastern region.
A faint violet-black shadow streaked through the sky at incredible speed.
As the shadow approached the territory, it immediately slowed considerably.
At the same time, its form gradually shifted from faint and hazy to solid.
It was Hamis, who had traveled for several hours carrying Zong Shen back to the territory.
It landed precisely in the courtyard of the Lord's Fortress.
Zong Shen stretched lazily, then flipped gracefully off Hamis's back and landed on the ground.
Before he could steady himself, a vast shadow blotted out the sky above him.
Looking up, he saw the enormous body swooping down from behind.
The blue scales and savage horns confirmed its identity.
The massive blue shadow also dove headlong toward the ground.
As it descended, its body gradually shrank until it finally became a lively girl wearing a blue dress.
"Father!"
It was Blue Dopey.
It was exceptionally sensitive to Zong Shen's presence.
Over the past two days, it had clearly been wandering nearby.
Before the child in Luna's belly was born, Blue Dopey had practically become the "eldest princess" of the territory.
Its status was even a notch higher than Little Blackie's.
It was even on par with Zong Shen's directly affiliated harem.
Leaving aside its current ancient dragon-level strength, its relationship with Zong Shen alone was enough to make the other citizens treat it with reverence.
"Little one, your reaction wasn't slow at all."
Zong Shen looked at Blue Dopey with a smile and reached out to rub its head.
Its blue hair was remarkably silky.
"Ugh, I'm not a little dragon anymore."
Blue Dopey pouted, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied that Zong Shen always treated it like a hatchling.
Zong Shen merely smiled without saying anything.
In terms of mentality, Blue