After the Villainess Proposed to Me - Chapter 54

“Dragon Goddess, let’s cut to the chase! I want to ride you!”

Ride you in the day, ride you at night!

That’s what a true Dragon Knight does!

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“Huh?!”

When the Dragon Goddess, Luo Li, heard Wu Chen’s request, she was momentarily stunned.

“Sorry, what did you just say? I might have misheard.”

“You heard right. I choose you as my wife—uh, I mean, as my battle partner and mount.”

Everyone else rides tamed magical beasts, or at best, dragons they’ve paid for. But who else gets to show off by riding a dragon goddess?

“I’m sorry, but I can’t agree to your request.”

Luo Li said, shaking her head slightly.

“Why not? According to the ancient pact, if I pass the most difficult test, I can choose any dragon as my mount, right?”

Wu Chen looked puzzled.

“I am a goddess!”

Luo Li emphasized, a bit annoyed.

“But you’re also a dragon, aren’t you? Or are you not a dragon at all?”

“Uh…”

Wu Chen’s words left Luo Li completely flustered.

Although I am a goddess, I guess I am technically a dragon too…

“According to the agreement, except for dragons that are already taken, I can choose any dragon I want. So, does the Dragon Goddess already have a partner?”

“N-no, not yet…”

Luo Li stuttered, struggling to keep up with Wu Chen’s pace.

After all, except for this guy in front of her, no one else would dare dream of riding a revered goddess.

“There you have it. Since you are a dragon, why can’t I ride you?”

“This…”

“Come on, are you, a goddess, really going to go back on your word? I’m so disappointed!”

Wu Chen turned to leave, looking utterly indignant.

This game is a scam! The developers are trolls!

“Wait a minute!”

Wu Chen’s words pushed Luo Li to make up her mind.

As a dignified goddess, she couldn’t just go back on her word. If news of her breaking a promise spread, it would be a stain on the Dragon Clan’s honor.

Throughout her life, she valued the Dragon Clan’s reputation the most.

“Fine, I’ll let you ride me, okay?”

Luo Li said, blushing.

“I look forward to working with you.”

She sighed, then awkwardly linked arms with Wu Chen.

“By the way, brave warrior, may I ask you for a favor? If possible, could you not tell others that I’ve become your mount?”

Luo Li, her mature and alluring figure pressed against Wu Chen, blushed as she made her request.

As a goddess, the idea of being ridden by someone felt like something that would be gossiped about behind her back if it got out.

Other goddesses might even find it laughable.

“Alright…”

Ding! Congratulations, player! You have successfully made the Dragon Goddess your mount!

World Announcement: Player Morning Star has obtained a unique divine-level mount: Dragon Goddess! Everyone, join the celebration~~~!!!

“Uh, seems like keeping it a secret is out of the question.”

Before Wu Chen could finish his sentence, it was interrupted by the world announcement. He couldn’t help but cover his face in embarrassment.

From that moment on, Luo Li and Wu Chen fought side by side.

From initial resistance to acceptance, then developing a mutual understanding where just a glance could convey each other’s intentions, it ultimately evolved into a blossoming love that Luo Li could no longer contain.

Together, they repelled countless demon attacks on Dawn City, thwarted many conspiracies against humans and dragons, and even faced down a sudden attack by witches, successfully keeping them at bay outside the borders.

In the end, Luo Li mustered the courage to confess her feelings to Wu Chen, but before she could say anything, Wu Chen asked her to help forge a ring.

Hmph, Wu Chen is really shy, trying to confess indirectly like this. Did he really think I wouldn’t notice?

Thrilled by the “proposal,” Luo Li forged the [Eternal Dragon Heart], infusing it with half of her lifespan and the Dragon Clan’s greatest treasure.

However, after giving this precious gift and waiting quietly for her lover’s proposal, Luo Li never saw Wu Chen again.

It was as if he had vanished from the world without a trace.

“Ugh, Wu Chen… where did you go…? I refuse to believe you would betray humanity… betray me…”

Returning from her memories to reality, Luo Li curled up in a secluded corner of the palace hallway, softly sobbing.

“Oh no… since my body turned into a child’s, my mind has also become more childish… I’m a goddess, I can’t cry… boohoo…”

Luo Li wiped her tears, but more kept coming uncontrollably. The side effect of transforming into a loli had caused her originally numbed heart to be influenced by a child’s mindset, making her feel an overwhelming sadness once again.

As she was heartbroken, her vision blurred by tears, she suddenly felt a warm and familiar large hand gently patting her small head.

“Hmm? Where did this little loli come from?”

“Why are you crying? Don’t cry, don’t cry. If something’s bothering you, tell your big brother.”

Wu Chen, who had just escaped Sylvie’s “care,” was wandering around the palace, thinking about how to appease the angry Sylvie, when he heard a faint, heart-wrenching sobbing not far away.

Following the sound, he found this adorable little loli crying alone.

“Who are you? Don’t bother me! Only my knight can touch my head!”

Luo Li shivered, swatting away Wu Chen’s hand. She rubbed her reddened eyes and forced herself to stop crying.

“Who am I? Just think of me as a passing ally of justice.”

“Or, if you like, you can think of me as a passing Kamen Rider.”

“I can’t stand seeing cute girls cry. Tell me, why are you so sad? Maybe I can help.”

Wu Chen squatted down, smiling kindly as he asked.

“This has nothing to do with you…”

Luo Li glanced at the stranger before her. For some reason, she couldn’t muster any wariness or dislike toward him.

Her heart had been bottled up for too long. Unable to bear it any longer, she shrank into the corner and recounted her experiences. Of course, for the sake of secrecy, she didn’t mention anything about witches, goddesses, dragons, or even her own identity.

“That’s awful! How heartless!”

Wu Chen listened to the little loli’s story, feeling outraged.

“How could there be such a demon in this world, doing this to a little loli!”

“If I ever see him, I’ll make sure to give him a good beating!”

“Don’t talk bad about him…” Luo Li pouted, unhappy.

“Why not? That guy sounds like he needs a good lesson! Don’t worry, if I get the chance, I’ll help you get revenge!”

Wu Chen proudly patted his chest.

Suddenly remembering something, he rummaged through his inventory and pulled out an item, handing it to the little loli.

“Here, have a special lollipop made by your big brother. Don’t cry anymore.”

[Special Happy Lollipop: Increases magic affinity by 15% for 30 minutes after consumption, improves mood, and makes you feel pleasant and happy. A little loli’s favorite. Not for use by creepy uncles.]

[Warning: Using this item to lure and capture little lolis will result in a 10086-day account ban.]

“I’m not eating something so childish.”

Luo Li turned her head away stubbornly.

But because of the influence of her childlike mind, she eventually caved, drooling as she accepted the lollipop.

Her soft, pink tongue kept licking the lollipop, and her mood gradually lifted.

“By the way, what’s your name?”

Luo Li asked curiously.

How could a human freely walk around in the witch’s palace without being harmed? This made her quite curious.

“Good people don’t leave their names behind. Just call me Red Scarf!”

Seeing that the little loli had stopped crying, Wu Chen waved his hand and walked away in style.

My work here is done, but my name shall remain unknown! Man, I’m so cool!

Watching Wu Chen’s departing figure, Luo Li, licking her lollipop, couldn’t help but furrow her delicate brows.

“What a strange guy. Why does he feel so familiar and warm? Have I met him somewhere before?”