Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Problems After Problems
Then, she walked to Rossweise and gave her mother a big hug.
Finally, she walked to Leon, stood on tiptoes, stretched out her arms, and gently hugged Leon's neck.
Leon also realized it was Noah hugging him, so he raised his hand to respond.
Noah leaned close to his ear and lowered her voice, "Thank you, Dad."
Leon didn't open his eyes, only nodded slightly.
But just when he thought the hug was over, a sudden warmth touched his cheek.
Did…Noah secretly kiss him?
No wonder she made everyone close their eyes. This kind of thing… being seen by others would definitely embarrass Noah.
What Leon didn't know was that among the family of three, only he received Noah's special treatment.
A gentle, fleeting kiss from his daughter—on the cheek.
Noah returned to her seat. "Alright."
Luna couldn't wait to open her eyes, feigning confusion. "What happened? What happened?"
"I secretly took your steak," Noah said.
"Ah! Sister, how could you do that!" Luna puffed up her cheeks angrily.
"Just kidding, here it is."
"Sister, you're the best~ Love you~"
The daughters' playful scene was warm and beautiful. Rossweise withdrew her gaze and looked at Leon, who seemed even more "brain-dead" than before.
But in an instant, his mood visibly improved—a lot, a whole lot.
———
The next morning, the family of four set out for their luxurious seven-day hot spring trip at Flowing Cloud Valley.
Even if Rossweise flew at full speed, it would take at least six hours from the Silver Dragon Sanctuary to Flowing Cloud Valley.
The journey was too long, and the children might find it hard to bear.
So yesterday, they stopped for a layover at Sky City, bought swimsuits, and had a celebration banquet.
Flowing Cloud Valley is a sacred place for dragons, known for its hot springs that relieve fatigue, calm the mind, and even heal the body and cleanse the soul.
'Hey, as a dragon slayer, coming to the sacred land of dragons to cleanse my soul—isn't that kind of a dark joke?'
'But if this hot spring can really heal dragon bodies, I hope it works on human bodies too. Then this trip won't be in vain.'
Moreover, Flowing Cloud Valley isn't a place money can buy access to. Only powerful and prestigious dragon kings from various dragon branches can apply.
Rossweise certainly met the eligibility requirements, but only for herself.
This time, it was Saint Heath Academy that acted as a guarantor to secure a seven-day family hot spring trip.
So, although the reward for second place in the school sports meet was a magic compendium, from a practical perspective, the luxurious seven-day hot spring trip to Flowing Cloud Valley was far more valuable.
Of course, the price was Leon's extremely rare seven-day vacation.
After several hours of flying, the family of four finally arrived at Flowing Cloud Valley.
From the outside, the valley was surrounded by dense mist and ethereal air. A waterfall cascaded from the top of the valley, surrounded by lush forests and vegetation. Birds, insects, fish, and wild animals abounded.
It could easily be called a paradise on earth—or perhaps a paradise for dragons.
There weren't many dragons coming and going around the valley.
The entrance to the valley was unusually quiet. Only faint footsteps and the distant sound of the waterfall could be heard, exuding a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Noah and Luna stared wide-eyed at the misty valley before them.
But since the surroundings were so quiet, they didn't dare make loud noises and whispered to each other instead.
After all, this was a "VIP member-only" venue. Even money couldn't guarantee access. Leon mused about how rare such privileges were.
Passing through the mist, they were greeted by a castle more magnificent than the Silver Dragon Sanctuary. Its grandeur and antique architecture would leave even the finest craftsmen in awe.
Various dragon subtypes Leon couldn't name circled above the castle. Occasionally, a few spotted deer dashed past them.
On a nearby lawn, young dragons played together while squirrels cautiously peeked or waited for food.
"Not thinking about your first-class merit now?" Rossweise asked with a smile.
"Tch, even I need a break sometimes."
The stunning scenery was enough to temporarily erase everyone's worries and obsessions.
Here, there were only two goals:
Relax and enjoy.
The family arrived at the castle's first-floor lobby to check in.
"Are you the model champion family from Saint Heath Academy?" the receptionist asked politely.
"Yes."
'Champion is fine, but why add "model" in front of it?'
'Absolutely biased!'
'The vice principal of Saint Heath Academy probably itched to meddle again. One day, I'll tie him up and hang him on the empire's wall', Leon thought angrily.
"Alright, Saint Heath Academy will cover all your expenses for the next seven days. Feel free to enjoy any activities you like."
As they spoke, the receptionist handed them a few enchanted room keys.
Leon glanced at his room card and sneaked a peek at Rossweise's.
As expected, they were assigned the same room.
This was why he didn't want to go on vacation.
If he spent these seven days at home, he could sleep soundly in his nursery room.
But sharing a room with Rossweise...
She claimed she wouldn't touch Leon, but if she suddenly got impulsive, who could stop her?
The receptionist noticed Leon's subtle expression and asked considerately, "Is there a problem with your room arrangement, sir? If you're dissatisfied with the hot spring suite, we can offer another type of room."
Leon's eyes lit up. "What kind of room?"
"A honeymoon suite for couples."
"Thank you, no need."
"Alright, turn left ahead and go upstairs. Have a pleasant stay."
Leon pocketed the room key, patted his daughters on the head, and led them toward the stairs.
Rossweise chuckled, shook her head, and followed them upstairs.
On the designated floor, Luna clutched her room card, bouncing excitedly. "Oh~ I get to share a big bed with Sister~ Mom and Dad, don't bother us tonight~"
'Thanks, Luna, you just cut off Dad's last escape route!'
"Aunt Isa told us that both adults and children need their own private space," Noah said beside her. "I can take care of Luna now, so you two can enjoy your couple's time."
'Thanks, Noah. Your intention is great, but Dad suggests you don't start anything.'
Luna eagerly swiped her room card and opened the door, beckoning Noah. "Sister, come on!"
"Coming~"
The two little dragon girls held hands and entered the room, closing the door behind them.
Rossweise exhaled contentedly. "The kids are growing up. But why do you look unhappy?"
"Haha, take a guess?"
Rossweise rolled her eyes, said nothing more, and walked to their room's door.
Leon trailed behind her into the room.
To be fair, although Saint Heath Academy often "tortured" their family with unexpected "new experiences," they were indeed generous.
They had reserved the top-tier hot spring suite in Flowing Cloud Valley, more upscale than the one in Sky City.
The suite had everything: an open kitchen, rooftop pavilion, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and more.
Beyond the luxurious bedroom, the private hot spring lay behind the back door.
The spring water emitted gentle heat, with small fish faintly visible swimming inside.
The location was perfect—soaking in the spring offered an unobstructed view of Flowing Cloud Valley's skyline.
"Not bad," Rossweise commented succinctly but sincerely.
"You've never been here before?" Leon asked.
Rossweise shook her head. "As I said, this place isn't open to just anyone. Back then, the reward for winning the school sports meet wasn't a seven-day trip but a camera."
"A camera…" Leon's thoughts wandered, and alarm bells rang in his head.
The camera he used to secretly photograph Rossweise in a bunny outfit—could it be that camera?
"Coincidentally, I brought that camera with me this trip."
With that, Rossweise opened her suitcase and took out a classic-looking family camera.
Leon swallowed nervously, silently praying she had more than one camera.
Rossweise adjusted the camera, muttering, "It's been a while. I wonder if it still works. Let's take some photos of Noah and Luna later."
Leon stared intently at the camera in her hand.
Yep, it was the one he used back then!
The bunny outfit photos—including the selfies with her—were still inside. He never had time to print them.
In Leon's hands, these photos were his ultimate weapon against the dragon mother.
But if they fell into her hands, it would be Leon's death sentence!
No way.
His vacation had just begun.
He couldn't die on the first day.
SNAP—
Leon grabbed the camera and held it tightly.
Rossweise was taken aback. "What are you doing?"
"Ah, I'll be the photographer for this trip. I'm a professional."
Rossweise looked skeptical. "You're a professional dragon slayer. Since when were you a photographer?"
"I've been photographing my master's donkey since I was little—"
"Alright, alright. Take the photos if you want. But do you know how to use it?"
Leon nodded. "Yes, I do."
'Of course, I know.'
'Otherwise, how did I take those bunny photos?'
"Good. Let's go for a walk, take some pictures, and enjoy the barbecue and fireworks show tonight."
With that, Rossweise left the room.
Leon, meanwhile, calculated how to deal with those bunny outfit photos.
If he deleted them, he'd lose his leverage after the vacation.
But if he didn't delete them, they could lead to his "demise" before he could print them.
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