Evil Dragon: The young dragon I picked up keeps planning on becoming an empress

Was the Evil Dragon planning to use himself to suppress the ominous force within the painting?

After letting his imagination run wild for a moment, the Young Dragon's gaze was again captivated by the scenery depicted in the painting. The Evil Dragon's painting skills were truly formidable; the rain scenery, the seascape, and the island landscape seemed as though the Evil Dragon had replicated them onto the paper.

Upon closer inspection... one could even see what it looked like when raindrops fell on leaves, rocks, puddles, and the surface of the sea.

The more the Young Dragon looked, the more she liked it. If the Evil Dragon really gave her this painting, then when she died, she would definitely designate this painting as her burial accompaniment.

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The painting by the Evil Dragon really was ominous; she hadn't even received it yet, and her mind was already designating it as a burial accompaniment... Discover hidden stories at empire

She wasn't even of age yet.

Always thinking about burial accompaniments... such bad luck... utterly bad luck.

But... the paintings by the Evil Dragon... they were truly beautiful.

They were the kind of heirlooms to be passed down through generations, thought the Young Dragon Lucia. The Evil Dragon's paintings were even more beautiful than those of the Imperial Court Painters of the capital.

Turtle and Er Gouzi were also painted into the scene, with Turtle lying on the beach and Er Gouzi taking shelter from the rain under Turtle's shell, with the two dog heads alternately yawning from time to time, probably feeling sleepy.

"It's almost done. I'll apply some finishing touches tonight, frame it, and then give it to you," said the Evil Dragon.

"Where is the gift you promised me? Show it to me," demanded the Young Dragon.

"Tonight... I'll give it to you tonight."

The Young Dragon felt a bit embarrassed. Compared to the Evil Dragon's painting, hers... was like a child's scribble, barely viewable.

And that was just barely...

"Alright, I look forward to the painting the Dragon Whelp will give me tonight."

Lance patted his little dragon's head, stretched with a yawn, and prepared to take a nap.

The rainy weather made a little sleep even more comfortable.

"I'm going to sleep for a bit," he said.

"You sleep, I'll add some wood to the fire," she offered.

The Evil Dragon fell asleep.

The Young Dragon envied the Evil Dragon's ability to fall asleep so quickly; to say sleep and then doze off.

After adding some wood to the fire, the Young Dragon lay down beside the Evil Dragon, took out a diary from her Lucky Coin, and began to write.

Black Dragon Calendar, year 3455, July 12th, light rain.

Today is a day worth commemorating because I was struck by lightning.

Although I was struck by lightning, I was still a bit happy. The Evil Dragon let me experience the freedom of flying near the sea's surface in the drizzling rain...

For the first time, I have a new understanding of the phrase "do as one pleases."

I hope that in the future, I can be as unrestrained and free as the Evil Dragon.

I hope I can "do as one pleases" in the future and not be bound by rules and standards...

Becoming the emperor, I should be able to "do as one pleases," right?

The Evil Dragon painted a painting, very beautiful, entitled: [A Gift for the Future Dragon Whelp].

The future Dragon Whelp expresses great admiration for this painting.

In the future, she also wants to paint something as beautiful... and give it as a gift to the future Evil Dragon.

After writing, she closed her diary, turned her head to look, and saw that the Evil Dragon was sleeping soundly.

She decided to take a little nap as well.

Before long, the Young Dragon fell asleep.

When Er Gouzi arrived at the Black Dragon Pavilion, he saw the Young Dragon curled up, facing the back of the Evil Dragon Lance, clinging to his dragon back as she slept.

The Giant Dragon and the Young Dragon slept soundly.

Er Gouzi shook off the water droplets from his body, lay down by the fire, and began to feign sleep.

Wait a minute?

Why was he feigning sleep?

He had come here to inform the Evil Dragon Lance that the squid invasion had begun.

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Black Dragon Calendar, year 3455, July 13th, rain.

The Evil Dragon laughed heartily for a long time last night after receiving her painting, saying her stick figure drawings were very cute.

Originally, she thought the Evil Dragon would dislike it, but unexpectedly, he only joked about it for a while and then earnestly framed and hung her painting in his study.

It seemed like the Evil Dragon didn't detest her artwork.

Because of the rain, the Evil Dragon didn't take her to the capital city, saying it wasn't suitable for travel in rainy weather.

In the afternoon, the Evil Dragon went fishing.

He didn't catch any fish, but he caught the squid many times over.

The Evil Dragon suspected that the squid had eaten the fish he was angling for, so he tied the squid to the fishing line, using it as bait.

With the squid as bait, the efficiency shot up immediately.

Every time the Evil Dragon lifted the rod, Squid Mother's mouth was filled with fish....

Evil Dragon said he would use these fish to make soup for his Dragon Whelp....

Black Dragon Calendar 3455, July 14th, rain.

The Evil Dragon taught the Young Dragon Lucia how to paint.

Halfway through, irritated by Young Dragon's clumsiness, he drew a big dumb cat on her face.

Black Dragon Calendar 3455, July 15th, rain.

The Evil Dragon, with nothing better to do, crafted a silver award that read: Three Goods Young Dragon.

Then, in front of Turtle, Er Gouzi, and Squid Mother, he presented the silver award to his Young Dragon, urging her to stay calm and proud, to study hard, and to strive for improvement every day.

He also said that if she performed well next month, he would grant her a gold medal for the Five Goods Young Dragon award.

To emphasize the importance of the Five Goods Young Dragon award, he specifically told her it was made of pure gold.

Today is also a day worth commemorating, having received a silver award for being a Three Goods Young Dragon.

The Young Dragon stored the silver award among her Lucky Coins.

Hehe, once I'm back in the imperial city, I'll show Eva. In just one month of being captured by the Evil Dragon, I've successfully gained his recognition, and the Three Goods Young Dragon award... is proof of that.

And it's made of pure silver to boot.

Black Dragon Calendar 3455, July 16th, light rain turning clear.

After practicing Health Cultivation Skill and enjoying breakfast, just as the Evil Dragon was about to take her to the capital of Norde Kingdom, the Vajra Ring on his horn lit up.

Someone was contacting him, Hell Death God Solomon.

The pitch-black Grim Reaper's Scythe flew out from the Evil Dragon's horn and hovered in front of him.

Hell Death God Solomon appeared in the projection.

The Young Dragon noticed that Death God Solomon's robe had changed color, turning black and red.

The Grim Reaper's Scythe beneath him had also changed to a black and red pattern, which looked a lot nicer than the pitch-black Grim Reaper's Scythe.

Butler Brandon was there too. Different from last time, this time Brandon was dressed in a pure black tailcoat.

Standing behind Death God Solomon, he was initially stunned when he saw the human form of the Evil Dragon, until Death God Solomon began to speak, prompting Brandon to react.

So this is what Lord Lance looks like in human form.

"Seeing your face, I can't help but feel as if we're worlds apart. You're much more handsome than that ugly Black Dragon face."

Probably only this Grim Reaper from Hell would dare to insult the Evil Dragon's ugliness so brazenly....

"Get to the point."

"Ah... why do I get the feeling you're my boss? Show a little respect for your superior, you damn Lance. Also, I've asked about the matter you entrusted to me, there are many human girls named Sophia in heaven; once I started looking...

There are at least a hundred Sophias, with several dozen matching your description. If the Sophia you're looking for did indeed go to heaven, she must have been reincarnated by now."

"Thank you, you've been a big help."

"If you really want to thank me, die sooner and give me a chance to get promoted and receive a raise. See my new Grim Reaper robes? I've been promoted and given a raise. I'm now a second-level Grim Reaper, and because no new Reaper has been found to take over my previous first-level position,

I still have to do double duty. In other words... I've even become your Proxy Reaper, waiting for you. If you have any conscience, just die sooner."

Death God Solomon spun around on his scythe, showing off his new Grim Reaper robes to Lance.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Not bad," Lance's gaze fell on Brandon: "Brandon, I've completed your request. Joanna is doing well and I've repaired the garden she's emotionally invested in; she's going to study in the capital soon.

The lord is treating you well, he's named an orphanage after you, called the Brandon Orphanage."

"Thank you, Lord Lance. With this... I can rest assured and remain in Hell to assist you and Lord Solomon.

Brandon placed his right hand over his chest and bowed to Lance in gratitude.

"Don't mention it. Work hard and aim to let me retire unburdened when I come down."

"I will try my best to fulfill Lord Lance's dream."

"Tsk, heartless. First, you're drawing pie in the sky for your boss, now you're doing the same for your assistant. Try to be a human, Lance...."

"Anything else?"

"Yes."

"I figure I'll be heading to the Demon Realm soon to serve as a Grim Reaper. Lance, when the time comes, you have to help me."

"Fine, if I'm not busy, I'll help you. But if it's beyond my ability, I won't."

"Agreed."

"Are there any Angels in heaven?"

"Yes."

"Oh, and I've applied for a Proxy Reaper position for you. You now qualify to recruit your own Apprentice Reapers in the Human World. There are only three spots available for now.

I'll send the Reaper's Token to your Grim Reaper's Scythe in a bit. Remember to claim it. With this title, you're free to poach directly from the temples; go for it, I'm really looking forward to you recruiting someone with a Divine Position to become your Apprentice Reaper."

Getting promoted and a raise without dying?

Poaching staff from the temples?

Lance thought of Holy Knight Steven from Valkyrie Temple....