Chapter 210: Sigh
People are vastly different from each other, let alone humans and dragons.
Bella’s existence brought Kailun many novel experiences, and with a little attention, he could discover many interesting things about her.
The external differences had already brought him much enjoyment, so what about the internal ones?
Driven by this curiosity, Kailun continued to guide Bella towards maturity.
“A young eagle needs a push to learn to fly. Let me teach you today.”
Twenty minutes had passed since Bella began her exploration. If not for his curiosity, Kailun would have already fallen asleep.
“Huh?”
Bella tilted her head in confusion, a strand of lavender hair falling across her face. Her expression still held the innocence of a fledgling.
“Your voice is nice. I think you would sing beautifully.” Kailun tucked the strand of hair behind her ear. He wanted to hear Bella sing.
He had heard many voices, each with its own unique characteristics. He wondered what Bella’s voice would sound like.
“But I can’t sing.”
Bella averted her gaze. When she came back to her senses, she was already pinned beneath Kailun.
Her heart was pounding, her body weak and pliant.
Although Bella was bold in her thoughts, she was still an innocent maiden. Without Kailun’s guidance, she would struggle to take flight.
“It’s okay, I can teach you. I remember a song called ‘Sigh’ that’s quite fitting.”
Kailun supported his weight with one hand and used the other to move aside Bella’s tail, which she had been using to cover herself.
With a single glance, Kailun knew she was ready. No wonder her body was so soft; she had been holding back for a while.
She might be inexperienced, but biological instincts always played a guiding role. All Kailun had to do was give her a gentle push.
Thanks to the convenient bunny girl outfit, he only needed to tear the stockings between her thighs to reveal a glimpse of the truth.
“Mmm~” Bella’s eyes were alluring as she gazed at Kailun’s face and obediently parted her legs.
Not only that, she nibbled on her lower lip and shyly moved aside her outfit to reveal her “treasure,” her hands clumsily opening her heart to him. “Is this… okay?”
A thunderclap resonated in Kailun’s mind. A flurry of poetic phrases flashed through his thoughts: shimmering scales, morning dew of spring, a dreamlike haven, cherry blossoms in a courtyard… A shy maiden was always alluring, but even more so when she took that first step herself.
Kailun could see both shyness and determination in Bella’s face, her eyes full of affection.
Even Kailun felt a twinge of reluctance to “bully” such a naive dragon.
But he still had to teach her the song. “Imparting knowledge and resolving doubts” had its own meaning.
“I really want to hear your beautiful voice, to touch all of you…”
Kailun caressed Bella’s face. He no longer needed to hold back.
As he moved gently, Bella’s breathing grew more rapid. She was accommodating, enduring, yearning to sing her heart out.
He remembered the lyrics well, so he began to teach Bella:
In the deepest darkness, a fire ignites, illuminating the darkest corners of the night.
Your fingertips trace my pulse, stirring a storm of secret desires.
Petals fall, like whispers beneath the clouds.
Challenging my senses, testing my resolve.
Gentle rain falls, already intertwined and fused.
We crave this innocent evil.
Faint murmurs fill the air, enveloping Mount Wu.
Dreamlike, floating among the clouds.
Entangled in a passionate embrace, indulging in momentary bliss.
On the shores of dreams, sinking into the mire.
Acknowledging solitude, embracing clarity.
No longer alone, with you by my side.
Forget, forget, let it all go, sway to my rhythm.
Sway, sway, sway again, a glimmer of light, now seen, now gone.
All the same, all the same, all earthly forms lost in confusion.
Desire fills the flesh, fleeing at the edge of dreams.
Petals fall, like whispers beneath the clouds.
Challenging my senses, testing my resolve.
…
As the song ended, Bella gradually grasped the rhythm and began to sing along with Kailun.
Her dreamy voice was like a pair of jade hands caressing his soul, each note infused with emotion.
Perhaps because it was her first time singing a love song, Bella’s voice carried a hint of pain, a tugging and intertwining sound that invaded her consciousness, making her lose herself.
Sometimes, she even messed up the lyrics, unsure whether it was Kailun’s turn to sing or hers.
Kailun didn’t blame her for breaking the rhythm. He patiently guided her, telling her when to raise her pitch, when to lower it. Whether she was “rising” or “falling,” he was there to guide her.
After finishing the song, Bella was clearly exhausted. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and she couldn’t muster the strength to sing another note.
Thankfully, Kailun could increase her physical attributes. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to go for a second round.
With the experience from the first song, Bella was much more proficient this time. Not only could she keep up with Kailun’s rhythm, but she could also take the lead.
Although still a bit clumsy, she was constantly improving.
While her singing technique still needed work, her voice itself was incredibly beautiful. Even Kailun, who had heard many celestial melodies, couldn’t find any flaws.
Her voice was smooth and rich, full of emotion and a sense of inclusiveness.
It was captivating, and if he ever missed his nightly lullaby, he might toss and turn for hours before falling asleep.
Ancient people enjoyed listening to music in brothels, while Kailun preferred to appreciate the “flowers” in his own garden.
He would admire them today, and he would admire them tomorrow. Wasn’t this a kind of carefree freedom?
After all that, what Kailun really wanted to say was that Bella’s sweet voice was incredibly alluring.
“This is a high note. You need to raise your pitch a bit. Yes, a bit higher.”
Kailun pulled on Bella’s tail as she lay on the pillow.
“Oh~”
Bella glanced back at Kailun, recalling the lyrics as she raised her pitch.
She had to do this to match Kailun’s “height.”
Singing wasn’t difficult, but singing well was challenging. She felt that she still had a long way to go.
Lost in the beautiful melody, Bella gradually lost herself. Immersed in the song, she became part of the lyrics.
It was three in the morning. Even with Kailun’s attribute boost, Bella’s voice was hoarse, and she couldn’t sing another word.
Humans had their limits, and so did dragons.
Three hours was Bella’s limit as a novice singer. If she continued, her throat would explode.
In the last second before falling asleep, Bella contentedly touched her slightly swollen belly, kissed Kailun’s forehead, and then snuggled into his arms, falling into a deep sleep.
As if afraid that he would leave, she wrapped her tail tightly around his waist.
“Goodnight. I hope I can hear your singing again when I wake up tomorrow morning.” Kailun rubbed his chin against Bella’s smooth forehead.
Because of her horns, he had to find the right position to avoid being poked.
At this moment, Kailun was very content. Her beautiful singing had left him feeling light and airy.
If not for Bella’s physical condition, he would have wanted to listen for a while longer.
He cast a simple cleansing spell to remove any negative status effects from their bodies and then checked Bella’s goodwill rating.
Although he had heard the notifications before, he hadn’t had time to pay attention.
After this “battle,” Bella’s goodwill had reached 99. It was a pity that it hadn’t reached 100, but Kailun didn’t mind.
He believed it was only a matter of time before it exceeded 100. There was no need to dwell on it. Worrying about such trivial matters would only lower his “class.”
Kailun tossed the torn bunny girl outfit under the bed and then hugged the soft Bella, falling asleep with a satisfied smile.
……
“Your Majesty, based on our investigation, both the Abyss and the Xiya Kingdom have made unusual moves recently. According to our insider, a new ancestor has appeared in the Abyss, and Dragon King Bolton has suppressed the news. As for the Xiya Kingdom…”
At seven in the morning, the Empress summoned several ministers to her usual meeting place.
She played chess against herself while inquiring about the recent situation.
Although she was playing against herself, the ministers noticed a stark difference between her playing style in the first move and the second move, as if two different people were playing.
Not only that, but the speed of her moves also varied greatly, creating a strange spectacle.
“Oh, I didn’t expect her to show up so soon. It seems she’s in a hurry.”
The Empress paused slightly as she made her move. A charming smile appeared on her face, much gentler than her usual unpredictable demeanor.
The elderly minister, seeing this, felt a chill run down her spine instead of appreciating the beauty. She quickly lowered her head and reported, “We haven’t been able to obtain any concrete information about the ancestor. Please punish us, Your Majesty.”
Actually, she had heard some rumors, but she didn’t dare to speak up in this public setting.
The Empress held the chess piece in her hand, not in a hurry to make her move. She glanced at the minister. “It’s normal that you haven’t found any concrete information. Although she’s a bit unlucky, she’s not ordinary. If she were so easy to deal with, I wouldn’t have waited until now. However, there have been many new developments in the past two months. This is an interesting discovery.”
“Clack!”
The Empress placed the chess piece in a dangerous position. “You don’t need to worry about that ancestor. Your current task is to stabilize the town I just bought from the White Jade Alliance. Also, gather all the Empire’s free-roaming high-rank forces and extend an olive branch to any ninth-rank mages we can unite with. A new game is about to begin.”
After saying that, the Empress picked up another chess piece, but this time, she seemed to be pondering something, her hand hovering over the board.
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