They don't want me to try anymore.

Chapter Three: The Self-Cultivation of Streetlight Ornaments

Heilong is in a good mood right now.

She had suffered heavy losses at the exchange before. Although she vented her anger through violence, she knew in her heart that it would not actually change anything. Moreover, since her main body was not there, she did not dare to reveal too much of her strength.

Until Richard turned everything around.

She initially thought Richard was just another swindler trying to cheat people out of their money, but she never expected that this handsome man would actually outsmart the city's wealthy elite and make double the money back.

An interesting man!

So she decisively made a long-term deal with Richard and followed him to an overseas island nation.

Then she discovered that Richard was more interesting and capable than she had imagined!

She didn't know much about banking, finance, manufacturing, or maritime trade.

But she's very good at counting money!

Needless to say, gold coins are substantial, and even paper money, when accumulated, is quite heavy, giving the dragon a sense of satisfaction.

At this rate, she'll be just as rich as she was before she was sealed away in a few years!

Moreover, she doesn't need to go through the trouble of destroying cities and countries, kidnapping princesses, and fighting against various legends like she used to. She only needs to make a few moves from behind the scenes!

This made her find Richard even more pleasing to the eye.

Well done, human!

At that moment, she saw the crown that had been delivered.

How to deal with it?

Need I say more...?

What dragon would refuse treasure?

[You accepted the jeweled crown; your favorability towards Richard increases by 1.]

Favorability?

What does it mean?

Is it meant to express my joy?

Hehe, I am indeed very happy~

Heilong didn't pay much attention to the unfamiliar words and continued the simulation.

[You accepted the emerald necklace, increasing your favorability towards Richard by 1.]

[You accepted a chest of gold coins from an ancient kingdom, increasing your favorability towards Richard by 1.]

[You accepted the life-size sapphire statue, increasing your favorability towards Richard by 1.]

You accepted it...

Gradually, Black Dragon sensed that something was amiss.

Of course, she was still very happy to receive the treasure...

But isn't that too much?

Many of these treasures are of top quality even by the standards of the entire continent!

Richard actually bought them all and gave them to me?

Does he keep nothing for himself?

As he continued to ponder, Black Dragon suddenly realized that Richard's daily life was frighteningly simple.

She doesn't wear expensive clothes, doesn't eat delicacies, and even only hires a few servants. She divides all her income in half, using half to expand production and the other half to buy things for herself.

Uh... then why is he working so hard to earn money?

Does this person have no selfish desires?

Or is it just to please me?

After the stock exchange incident, Heilong originally thought Richard was a cunning and treacherous person, but he was just very capable and had basic credibility.

But now, her belief has wavered.

It seems I misunderstood them.

And you actually admire me that much? Hehe, what an insightful believer!

Since that's the case, well then I'll treat him better from now on.

Shortly after……

On a beautiful moonlit night, Richard invites you to a garden by the sea, presents you with a red diamond ring, and hopes to take your relationship to the next level.

【please choose:】

[1. Agree without hesitation – it is common knowledge that dragons have no reproductive isolation from any other species.]

[2. To subtly express your willingness to be with him, but not to take it to the end—human lifespan is too short to be a partner; this is the so-called "lifespan theory."]

[3. Firmly refuse – A mere human? That's laughable!]

Black Dragon was still pondering what it meant to take the relationship to the next level, but he was immediately shocked when he saw the three options.

This human is... incredibly, incredibly, incredibly bold!

Do you know who I am? Do you know that I once chatted and laughed with gods?

It's just a weak human, I could kill it with a single swipe of my claws, yet it dares to have such delusions!

The arrogant black dragon immediately refused!

[Your favorability rating is too high; you cannot choose the third option.]

W-what? !

So this is what "favorability rating" means?

Die! Die, die!

I want to end the simulation!

Hmm, never mind, let me think about it again...

After a long period of impotent rage, the black dragon calmed down.

In the current simulation, she outwardly makes money by trading with Richard, but secretly she has been trying various methods to break the seal on her true form.

The purpose of simulation is, after all, to test and learn from mistakes, isn't it?

This simulation is so realistic, it's incredibly useful to her, and she can't just stop it.

Moreover, upon rational thought, Richard is decent-looking, capable, and has given so many gifts, so it's reasonable for the simulated self to want to reward him in return.

That being the case...

Damn it, you weak human got off easy!

But don't expect me to back down again!

And you better pray you don't run into me in real life!

Black Dragon chose the second option.

the other side.

Elsa agreed to your request, but not entirely.

You and Elsa became temporary partners, but you did not enter into a marriage contract.

Looking at this mediocre result, Li felt slightly disappointed.

This woman is so hard to get!

They've practically given away an entire national treasury!

Whatever...

Since there was no progress in his love life, he focused his remaining energy on his career.

Being merely an island tycoon was no longer enough for him.

Expand! March towards the continent! I want to become a trust!

With a vision beyond the ordinary, you clearly realize just how amazing the potential of certain technologies is.

Under your guidance, the technicians further improved the steam engine, combining it with expensive magic crystal technology to create more advanced ships and trains.

You also invented hot air balloons and inexpensive airships that don't use magic crystals, giving ordinary people without money or superhuman powers the opportunity to soar through the sky.

Your business continues to expand, you become incredibly wealthy, and prominent figures from all over the world vie to befriend you. They call you Mr. Miracle, the agent of the goddess of wealth, and the controller of money.

Of course, you haven't forgotten the Sword Saint Luvia. Although you're no longer afraid of her, you still carefully conceal your true identity to avoid provoking this troublesome woman—especially when rumors circulate that she built a basement specifically for her.

As Richard read through the text, he experienced what it meant to be at the pinnacle of life.

Having lost the shackles of the throne, he seemed to be able to act more freely.