The Red Dragon Just Wants To Do As It Pleases

At first, Attilicia did indeed entertain a similar thought.

But when he considered how long he had been missing, it was almost certain that Dragon Island would have appointed a dragon to fill his vacated position and would be searching for his whereabouts. As soon as he returned to the church, wouldn't that expose him!

And furthermore, the church still housed the remnants of the shrine to Tyr, the God of Justice. That he had shattered it in a fit of anger was one thing. But to commit such unkind and unjust 'illegal acts' right under the nose of the God of Justice, wouldn't that be a bit, well, too much?

So he had no choice but to seek an alternative. However, the alchemical equipment in his laboratory, for instance, had all been custom-ordered from various master craftsmen in different workshops. Not only were they expensive and time-consuming to produce, but they also might not be available for purchase on short notice. Furthermore, their production and transactions would undoubtedly leave records. He had even considered appropriating some spare equipment from Dewensen Academy, but now that he had better equipment at his disposal—equipment he had skillfully used for countless years—why take such a risk!

Most importantly, the real stroke of genius was that Shalaina had since built a Mage Tower right on top of this location. It could be said that, at this very moment, there was likely no safer place in all of Dewensen to set up a 'production den' than here.

His son's idea was simply diabolical!

"This indeed is a good choice, but there are some critical issues to solve, such as, what if Shalaina suddenly comes back?"

David patted his tail. "You can make a few Surveillance Guardians. I'll toss them a hundred kilometers out. Given that tyrannical mother dragon's arrogance, she'll only travel in a straight line when going back and forth. When we see her returning, we'll have plenty of time to relocate. Besides, her trip to Dewensen likely means she has matters to attend to that will delay her."

The Silver Dragon father then asked, "What about the other materials?"

David replied, "Of course, I'll handle that."

Seeing Attilicia's concern, David quickly added, "Don't worry, I'm not that foolish. I'll divide the materials into several completely unrelated batches, mix in some other items, and then pay a small fee to people in the Lower City District of the port to purchase them in stages. To avoid exposing your alchemy recipes, this procurement method should be quite common among you alchemists, right?"

Besides, as long as it didn't hinder the development of his Authority, he found it acceptable to occasionally use Jealousy to temporarily disguise himself as someone else.

... The Silver Dragon father was utterly dumbfounded, thinking, I had no idea!

Normally, the alchemical ingredients for the Clarity Potion were all procured from the market by maids dispatched by the Duke of Silver.

And, how do you seem so professional about this?

He's simply a criminal genius!

If he hadn't personally discovered David's alchemical talent just a year ago, he would have even suspected David had done similar things before.

Although David was unaware of his father's thoughts, he was inwardly chuckling, This is all thanks to Old Bai's excellent teachings, and asked, "Anything else? Let's lay it all out and figure it out together."

Attilicia thought for a moment, then suddenly smacked his forehead. He looked at David, somewhat bewildered, "There is. We suddenly came all the way to Saeolus City, but what about Tania? In another hour and a half, she'll be out of school..."

Even if he transformed back into a Silver Dragon and rushed back to Dewensen, it would take at least three more hours.

The thought of Tania waiting alone at the academy entrance for her father and for him made David anxious too. "Then what are we waiting for! Why don't we open the Teleportation Gate and slip back through that 'shield'?"

Are you crazy! That thing has definitely fallen into Shalaina's clutches. Going back through it now would be like walking straight into a trap!

As Attilicia said this, he suddenly thought of an even more serious problem. "Wait a minute! Now that Shalaina has taken my place, and she's gone to Dewensen...

This is bad. Given her temperament, if she hears that a new Silver Dragon immigrant family has moved into the city, she'll definitely 'visit' our home to verify her suspicions.

If she then discovers that both of us have 'disappeared' simultaneously, wouldn't she connect that to the encounter outside the city!"

"Then we have to rush back as quickly as possible," David said, his eyes wide.

"Do you have a way?" Attilicia suddenly looked at him with hope in his eyes.

"I do... but I might... need your help, Dad."

David tried to channel all the Lust he had recently accumulated into his wings, then conduct it through two sections of his wing bones to 'evolve' two 'Sky Wisdom Engines'. This way, he could most likely make it back to Dewensen in time.

But the problem was, what he had was barely enough to begin with. Especially since, to escape the dragon's maw and pull himself out of the Teleportation Gate, he had used up a bit of Lust... And now, it wasn't quite enough.

Attilicia immediately said dismissively, "Just say it! I'm your father; what's this about helping or not helping? As long as we can get back in time, I'll do anything, even if you want me to work like an ox!"

"It's not that serious."

David thought, You said it yourself, Dad, and immediately took out 'Shalaina's Dragon Wedding Dress' from the Portable Cave. After a moment's thought, he also retrieved the 'Centaur Armor Set.' Then, he turned to his dumbstruck Silver Dragon father and said, "Then put it on."

Isn't this Shalaina's dress? What does this have to do with anything? Attilicia was completely baffled.

David figured it would take too long to explain in just a few words, so he decided to attribute it to the divinity of Tempas, the War God. "Have you forgotten I'm sort of a 'Demigod' now? One of my divine abilities requires stimulation—various kinds of physical, physiological, psychological, and even sensory stimuli—to unleash the body's potential. For example, to enhance my ultimate flight capability."

"That works?"

"Well... believe it or not," David said, spreading his claws with feigned innocence, though he was equally nervous inwardly. If there were any easier way, I really wouldn't want to do this. I find it pretty messed up myself.

Attilicia was even more bewildered. What kind of bizarre divinity has my son awakened? How does it sound even more perverted than those fanatics from the Sorrowful Wind Cult! And why would me wearing Shalaina's clothes stimulate my son?

The implications were terrifying to Attilicia! Could it be that I've transformed into a woman in front of my son too many times, to the point that... He dared not dwell on it...

But to return to Dewensen in time to pick up his daughter Tania from school, and to avoid Shalaina discovering any discrepancies and becoming suspicious, "Fine..."

Attilicia steeled himself. He really didn't want to touch the dragon wedding dress, so he transformed into a female Elf centaur. Blushing, he turned to the side, put on the Centaur Armor Set, then shyly lowered his hands, wringing his fingers as he asked, "Is this alright now?"

A jolt of Lust sparked within David.

"Um... it looks good..." David managed.

Attilicia felt like his brain was about to steam. Forcing down his acute embarrassment, he asked, "So... should I perform a 'Conquest Dance' for you?"

"Huh?" David was also stunned.

Seeing his son stunned, Attilicia, on the contrary, relaxed a little. He gave a fiendishly charming smile, like a draconic succubus. "Since we're seeking a thrill, we might as well go all the way."

Another wave of Lust surged through David.

"I'm good... no need to dance..."

It took David quite a while to swallow back the words that were about to slip out.

Simultaneously, on his wings, the second pair of 'Sky Wisdom Engines' burst through the periosteum. These, along with David's nostrils and the first pair of engines, simultaneously erupted with six streams of residual flames.

So it's real...

"Your divinity has great potential, my boy!"

Witnessing this, Attilicia instantly felt it was all worth it. Excited and curious, he trotted over on his four hooves—CLOPPETY-CLOP! Crouching down, he reached out, wanting to touch the newly formed openings on David's dragon wings.

If this could allow David to continuously evolve and grow like this, wasn't it just a matter of changing a few outfits and performing a dance? He could perform a different costume change and dance for his son every day without repetition!

"Hands off, don't touch me," David, who now had sufficient Lust, said with 'disgust,' sweeping away his father's wandering hand with his tail.

"You ungrateful child..."

Attilicia suddenly felt a little hurt.

Truly, using someone and then tossing them aside!