Chapter 1203 - 548: Clashing!!!

Chapter 1203: Chapter 548: Clashing!!!

Center of the Elda Territory.

A minor disturbance, not earth-shattering but enough to catch the attention of all the residents of the territory, has just subsided.

The two parties causing the disturbance—one is Valentina the Dragon Lady, who is puffed up and has a wronged expression, and the other is the Demigod Squirrel, innocently hugging its arms and looking speechless.

And standing between them, Herbert the lord, who should have been acting as a mediator, instead had a mischievous grin on his face, barely restraining himself from teasing further.

He really couldn’t hold back his laughter just now.

Just looking at this scene, who could have imagined that the usually arrogant and domineering Miss Hungry Dragon would be butting heads with a fluffy squirrel, and ultimately end up being "beaten"?

Especially at this moment, when the round black eyes of the Demigod Squirrel are filled with a sense of "why am I wronged when I’m so innocent," which all seems quite humorous.

Both parties feel very wronged.

"Ahem, alright, that’s enough joking."

Herbert coughed twice under the absurd gaze of the Demigod Squirrel, barely reining in his expression, and nodded towards it.

"But honestly, please don’t bully my kid anymore. If there’s anything, just come directly to me."

Bullying a foolish kid isn’t much of a skill, is it?

Our kid might not be very smart, but she’s really strong!

It’s fine to trick her, I often do, cough!

But taking things physical isn’t right. What if she really got hurt!

This statement was enough to provoke both parties who had been able to coexist peacefully into an outburst.

"What did you say!!?" ×2

The wronged Demigod Squirrel loudly proclaimed its innocence:

"I didn’t bully her!"

I really didn’t bully anyone!

She arm-wrestled me, and I didn’t even use my full strength!

She exploded herself!

It’s not related to me!

Simultaneously, Miss Hungry Dragon, who was hiding behind Herbert, couldn’t hold it in and loudly defended her honor:

"I wasn’t bullied by her!"

I am a noble Giant Dragon!

Although temporarily, possibly, probably... didn’t win, I can’t lose the spirit!

Can’t admit it!

Really not!

She didn’t beat me!

I didn’t lose to her!

Herbert looked at the two defiant folks, his mouth twitching slightly, and sighed helplessly.

"Sigh!"

So worried.

Why does it feel like I’m raising kids?

And there are two, one with a questionable mental age, and the other... still not very mature.

Thunk.

"It was her who... Ouch!"

Herbert’s iron fist first landed on Valentina’s head, who was still muttering to defend herself, sending her words back inside.

"You’ve made your point, but now enough is enough. Go and reflect properly later."

"Mmm..."

Holding her head, Valentina let out a mournful whimper, like a large dog being reprimanded, instantly wilting and burying her face in Herbert’s back.

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"Sigh, stop acting pitiful."

He turned around helplessly, lifting the pouty Dragon Lady, gently patting her on the head, and softly said, "I’m not blaming you for stepping forward, that’s perfectly fine."

He indeed wasn’t against Valentina’s move to protect the homeland, and was quite relieved by it.

This lazy dragon, besides eating and sleeping, actually decided to take action, isn’t that a huge progress?

"When the homeland faces danger, naturally someone needs to step up. Although there wasn’t any danger this time, your brave behavior was commendable, worthy of praise."

He intentionally emphasized "brave," watching Valentina’s ears wiggle slightly, as if standing up a bit.

"But the problem is, your subsequent behavior requires some serious criticism."

Upon hearing "criticism," those perked-up ears drooped again.

Herbert raised both hands, gently pinching Valentina’s cheeks, and softly pulled them to the sides.

Valentina’s cheeks felt exceptionally good, delicate yet bouncy, and as they were lightly stretched, she uttered a muffled protest.

"Mmm..."

Herbert ignored her whimpers and softly reprimanded with slight dissatisfaction.

"First off, you relied on your strength, not taking the suspected danger outside of Elda immediately but chose to confront them here."

"The issue with this can be large or small; if you have enough strength to subdue them, then naturally there’s no problem."

"But the issue now is, you couldn’t win, misjudged both parties’ strength, and not only failed to suppress them but were instead suppressed."

The merciless words struck Valentina’s heart like a tiny hammer.

Mmm!

Her greatest pride was her strength, and now, bluntly pointed out "couldn’t win," it was truly a shame in dragon life.

Herbert looked at Miss Hungry Dragon, who had been "beaten" by the squirrel and seemed dejected, with dirt on her clothes, appearing both messy and pitiful.

Though a bit of heartache surfaced, mostly he found it amusing.

But recalling her impulsive move earlier nearly igniting him and even razing the entire territory, he still shook his head, deciding resolutely.

This reckless guy indeed needs to face some minor setbacks to learn a lesson.

Serves you right!

Couldn’t decide what to do, so attack first?

Breath out some Dragon Breath first, eh?

Keeps acting carelessly!

Hey, finally face a setback now?

Herbert, facing Valentina’s aggrieved expression, although he felt some pity, it wasn’t the time to let it go easily.

Pity aside, education shouldn’t stop.

Being soft-hearted now could lead to bigger troubles later.