Translator: AkazaTL
Proofreader/Editor: Charlotte
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Chapter 5 :Clinging
The Human Race Sword Saint’s sword?
Shay immediately recalled the story Sharur had told her yesterday.
The story of a self-proclaimed Dragon Slayer Sword Saint challenging the strongest Dragon Race member.
But because she was too sleepy later, Shay kept yawning, listening in a daze, which led to her not paying much attention to the Sword Saint’s final fate.
But now Sharur mentioned this, which meant—
“Mother, was the story you told actually real?” Shay suddenly realized.
“Of course it was, that story was adapted from a real event,” Sharur explained unhurriedly, “Once, there was indeed a Human Race Sword Saint who challenged me, claiming he was a fearless Dragon Slayer, intending to slay me, this evil dragon.”
“Can humans really challenge the Dragon Race?”
Shay was very puzzled.
Because the strength gap of the Human Race was incomparable to the Dragon Race.
The Dragon Race was the Darlings of the Gods; as long as it was a Dragon Race member, even if it was lazy and completely slacked off, it would still be many times stronger than a Human Race member who diligently cultivated their entire life.
This was the absolute advantage of an Upper Race.
It could be said that, aside from a certain issue with their fertility that led to their numbers being far less than the Human Race, the Dragon Race was a Dimensionality Reduction Strike in every other aspect.
“That Human was different from ordinary Human Race members; his mastery in swordsmanship was excellent, reaching an outstanding level.” Sharur seemed to have seen through her daughter’s thoughts.
This made Shay even more curious, “Mother, how strong was that Human Race member?”
“At that time, he defeated the guards beside us, but he also paid an extremely heavy price, a one-for-one exchange at his limit.”
Huh?
That’s it??
“Mother, was it an Elite Guard?”
“No.”
“Then… a Regular Guard?”
“No, it was a Preparatory Guard.”
“Pfft!”
Shay couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing.
She absolutely couldn’t suppress it.
Shay could casually beat up Preparatory Guards in the Dragon Race, yet this Human Race Sword Saint needed to go all out for a one-for-one exchange.
So weak.
“Mother, what was the Sword Saint’s final fate?”
“Now,” Sharur gazed at her daughter, smiling, “he’s gone.”
“He died, as expected, not surprising.”
“Shay, the Holy Sword you summoned in the Royal Trial today, named Gram, was precisely the Sword Saint’s cherished sword. I secretly gifted it to you when you were little, which is why you were completely unaware of it.”
Hearing this, Shay truly, truly felt sadness for the Sword Saint from the bottom of her heart.
Not only did he die, but his Holy Sword was also taken away. A sword originally meant for slaying dragons was now used to protect herself, a Dragon Race member.
How ironic!
If that Sword Saint knew this was the fate of his Holy Sword, he would probably be so angered he’d rise from his coffin like a zombie.
“That Holy Sword seems pretty powerful. I never learned swordsmanship before, but I defeated the Golem Giant with one strike.”
“Although the Human Race’s physical constitution is far inferior to the Dragon Race, there are exceptions among them who can unleash their potential to the limit. With the blessing of Legendary Holy Weapons, they can even contend against foreign races much stronger than themselves. For example, the Holy Sword Gram is one of them. However, this Holy Sword cannot be used by just anyone; only those who obtain the Holy Sword’s recognition are qualified.”
“Did I obtain the Holy Sword’s recognition?”
“Yes, Shay, you obtained the Holy Sword’s recognition right after you were born, and you possess the qualification to wield the Holy Sword. Even I cannot use Holy Sword Gram, which makes me quite envious… Therefore, I secretly gave you the Holy Sword before.”
Shay understood now. The Holy Sword she unconsciously summoned in that critical moment was due to this.
She raised her hand, trying to summon the Holy Sword again.
But after a while, nothing happened; she couldn’t recreate the situation from before.
Huh?
What was the problem?
“Mother, why can’t I summon the Holy Sword now?” Shay was very confused.
“The Holy Sword Gram still has many secrets, Shay, you need to explore them yourself.”
“Why didn’t you tell me about this before, Mother!” Shay puffed out her cheeks, “You made me jump out of my skin today, I didn’t even know I had a Holy Sword!”
“Of course not. If you knew this shortcut, you would definitely become overly reliant on the Holy Sword and grow lazy, which would be quite detrimental to your future.”
“I, I wouldn’t…”
Shay put her small hands behind her back, her gaze wandering; she was clearly seen through, but just wouldn’t admit it.
“I’m going to be a formidable mage in the future, just like Mother. I have no interest in swordsmanship… As for the Holy Sword, it’s whatever!”
“A mage?”
“Yes! I want to gracefully and coolly defeat enemies and magic is perfectly suited for that. Today was purely an accident!”
“Even so, this accident is also a part of your strength. Speaking of which, I haven’t congratulated you yet, my dear daughter. You passed the Royal Trial, and the Dragon Race has already recognized your identity as the Silver Dragon Princess.” Sharur praised.
Shay’s heart blossomed with joy.
What she wanted to hear most was Mother’s approval of her.
The Little Princess’s face showed a sweet smile, and she gazed at the Silver Dragon Queen with eyes full of anticipation.
“Mother, can you praise me more, please…” she requested softly.
Sharur grabbed Shay’s arm and pulled her into her embrace, dotingly stroking her silver long hair, “Shay, the strength you displayed today made me happy for you from the bottom of my heart. You truly are my powerful and outstanding daughter, living up to the name of royalty. Keep up the good work in the future.”
Then, she left a light kiss on Shay’s cheek.
Shay froze for a moment, then her fair cheeks flushed slightly from shyness, and her large tail behind her swayed rhythmically, fully revealing the Little Princess’s inner emotions at that moment.
I love Mother the most!
Shay, like she was doting, nestled into Sharur’s embrace, tightly hugging the Silver Dragon Queen.
The little silver dragon, seemingly like a sister, intimately clung to her mother in the garden where only the two of them were present.
…
It was already late and after mother and daughter had been clinging to each other for a long time. Shay was finally satisfied.
“Mother, it’s getting late. I won’t disturb you, I’ll take my leave first!”
“Mm, Shay, you must be tired from fighting today. Go back and get some good rest.”
After Shay performed the standard royal etiquette towards Sharur, she skipped away, humming a song all the while.
“Shay is getting cuter and cuter, almost to the point of being unfair.”
Sharur rested her arms on the table, watching her daughter’s retreating back, narrowing her eyes with interest, the smile on her face at this moment seemed to hold a deeper meaning.
“When will Shay enter her rebellious phase? It’s truly something to look forward to, hehe.”