The male supporting character was actually myself.

Jiang Chen tapped his long fingers slowly on the table as he made plans. "Before that, we need to gradually make the protagonist feel that he should be my teacher for life. Even when we give him gifts, we can't be too simple and crude."

"It's so complicated, I don't understand it." The fluffy dumpling continued to nibble on the dried fish, enjoying its delicious meal without thinking about anything else. Anyway, with its host around, it could just eat and drink and wait to win without lifting a finger.

After two months of tedious training, Jiang Chen held a formal selection competition.

Of the fourteen boys and girls selected previously and those who had been training with the group, only eight were officially selected to become apprentices of the wandering knights.

Five boys and three girls, including the diligently trained Xiao Wuzi.

He had no talent or physical advantages; he passed the rigorous test entirely through his own hard work and much more self-training than others.

"Congratulations on becoming my disciples." Jiang Chen smiled as he watched them complete the apprenticeship ceremony. He then lifted his red cloak to reveal a magnificent suit of armor and a special Dragon Slayer Warrior Medal on his chest.

"Today I would like to introduce my true identity to everyone - my name is Jiang Chen, a warrior of the 519th class of Warrior Academy, and also the youngest dragon slayer to date."

Chapter Eighteen: The Message from Lisa

A stunned silence fell over the training ground, broken only by the whistling of the wind through the grass and pine trees.

A few seconds later, someone exclaimed, "The warrior sung by the poets! Master, you are the famous Jiang Chen?!"

"My God, is that the Dragon Slayer Medal?"

"My master is a dragon slayer? Master, can we also become warriors?"

"Oh my god, I really want to go back right now and tell my parents that the great hero they talk about all the time is my master!"

…………

After they had finished cheering and jumping for joy, Jiang Chen gestured for them to quiet down.

"Starting today, you will begin a two-year intensive training program. As you all know, the large, vacant house in the village has been rebuilt over the past two months, and we will all be moving there to live."

The gentle and lovely Mrs. Marsall, who is also a great cook, will be the housekeeper of the big house, taking care of everyone's daily needs.

In addition to food and lodging, I will give each of you a silver coin every month to supplement your household expenses.

There will be a training assessment at the end of the month, and the top three will receive an extra silver coin.

I hope that in two years you will all have a solid foundation, and when you turn sixteen, I will sponsor your application to the Warrior Academy for the entrance trials.

One surprise after another impacted the children's tender hearts.

It took them a while to recover and they screamed with excitement, but a hint of worry slowly appeared on Lloyd's smiling face.

"Don't worry about your younger siblings. I'll give Mrs. Marsall an extra allowance to help take care of them. You just need to focus on practicing martial arts and building a solid foundation." Jiang Chen walked to his side, patted his shoulder, and smiled lightly. "I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of miracles you'll create when you enter Warrior Academy at the age of sixteen."

Lloyd was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes, and his lips trembled slightly. He didn't know what to say to express his gratitude. He bit his lip to suppress his tears, then knelt down with a thud and kowtowed to Jiang Chen several times.

"As long as you study swordsmanship well and become a brave and just warrior in the future, I will be satisfied." Jiang Chen smiled, pulled him up and comforted him for a few words, then waved for Xiao Wuzi to come over and tell him that he didn't need to worry about his grandmother being left unattended, as Mrs. Marsall could handle everything.

In the early autumn of 724 AD, a training program about the future and dreams began in a large house in Niujiao Village.

Two years is enough time for well-nourished children to grow tall and strong; it is also enough time for them to lay the foundation for their future self-cultivation; and moreover, the children develop a deep affection for their approachable and skilled master through their daily interactions.

The day of parting finally arrived. Jiang Chen prepared a carefully chosen longsword and a bag of gold coins for each child, and made a promise that they would meet again at the gate of Warrior Academy when they turned sixteen.

"Waaaaah~ Host, Meow really doesn't want to leave here." The fluffy dumpling squatted on its host's shoulder, watching the children reluctantly see them off in the distance, tears of reluctance streaming down its face (drooling). "Mrs. Marsall's meat pies are so delicious!"

The trout in the lake by the village were incredibly plump and delicious;

And also, there's top-quality honey in the forest that even many villagers can't find... *slurp*

As Jiang Chen rode his horse toward the main road, he couldn't help but ask, "Are you sniffling and crying? Or are you drooling with envy? I thought you were reluctant to part with the protagonist, Lloyd."

The fluffy dumpling wiped away her tears and said seriously, "Host, don't forget that we're not on the same side as the protagonist! If the script doesn't update, no matter how good you are to him, he will try his best to kill you. How could I possibly be reluctant to part with him?"

I was hoping to corrupt his heart with money over the next two years, making him more worldly and greedy, but what a pity…

"When I left, I left him enough money. As long as he doesn't gamble it off, he should be able to cope with any setbacks. I hope that this can change the fate of the people around him. I hope he can keep his promise from when he was sixteen and not go to Warrior Academy at eighteen like in the original story."

"Meow~ So that's why the host bribed me with so many dried fish, wanting me to run back and forth and keep an eye on Lloyd's situation?" The little white cat slyly glanced at its fluffy, round belly, clearly very satisfied with the amount of dried fish it had stockpiled.

“You will indeed have to make more trips in the future, since Lisa wrote to me saying that Princess Emily will turn five this winter, and the King wants to choose the best teacher for her.”

Jiang Chen pulled on the reins and jumped off the horse in a secluded spot. He untied the reins, removed the saddle and muzzle, and patted the horse's rump. "Go, little guy, you're free now. Run wherever you want, but don't let humans catch you again."

After releasing the steed, he transformed into a giant dragon and soared into the sky towards Bantuku.

The capital of the Bantuku Kingdom is Florentia.

"Ring ring! Ring ring!"

The doorbell rang several times, and Lisa came down the stairs with light steps, calling out, "Coming! Please wait a moment!"

Six years have passed, and Lisa, who was chosen as the dragon's bride, has grown into a beautiful 18-year-old girl.

She had a head of fluffy, beautiful curly hair, wore a blue long dress with black leather shoes, and a white apron with lace trim. She quickly walked to the door, opened it, and politely said, "Excuse me..."

Lisa was stunned for a moment, then her face quickly turned to one of joy. She jumped up and hugged the other woman's neck, shouting happily, "Sister Dragon, you're finally back!"

She excitedly kissed the female version of Jiang Chen on the cheek, grabbed her hand, and pulled her into the house, shouting loudly, "Linda, Debbie! Come and see who's here!"

"Why are you wearing an apron? And cleaning by yourself again?" The female version of Jiang Chen, dressed in a cool and stylish riding outfit, waved her hand and laughed, "How many times have I told you, hiring a housekeeper doesn't cost much. Is it because I don't have enough money left?"

Lisa smiled radiantly, affectionately linking her arm with hers, and pointed to the plaque hanging in the hall, explaining, "Sister Long, you've given us more than enough. It's just that the three of us discussed it and made this plaque together to give the later sisters some fun."

I feel like we don't need a housekeeper to manage things at home; we can handle everything easily ourselves.

Jiang Chen looked in the direction she pointed, and in the center of the signboard were several large, cursive characters: "The Bride of the Dragon's Home".

"Sister Dragon!"

"Sister Long, you're here!"

Two girls ran up the corridor one after the other with hurried footsteps and gave her a warm hug.

The three girls chattered on and on with a barrage of questions. Lisa prepared a huge feast. The three dragon brides were deeply grateful to their dragon sister for rescuing them from their predicament and giving them a bright future.

The custom of Missy City offering a young girl as tribute every year gradually became a tradition. Each girl chosen had a tragic fate and was sacrificed. Therefore, when Sister Dragon led them to start a new life, these girls realized how wonderful and vast the outside world was!

Now 18-year-old Lisa is preparing to take the entrance exam for a prestigious private school; 17-year-old Linda and Debbie are also working hard to keep up with their studies, hoping to rely on knowledge to usher in a turning point in their lives.

For Princess Emily, who has just turned five, she is full of anticipation and waiting for her father to choose a mentor for her and start a new stage in her life!

Chapter Nineteen: Emily, the Future Heroine

Although she lost her mother at a young age, she was still a princess, and the king's sincere love for the queen prevented him from remarrying. Instead, he gave all the best love in the world to his beloved little daughter.

Therefore, Emily is a happy girl whose spiritual and material needs are both met.

She possessed the fair, delicate, and flawless skin her mother had longed for; long, golden, curly hair like sunlight; delicate, rosy lips like rose petals; and large, bright, dark eyes. Although she was only five years old, Emily already displayed a unique beauty.

In particular, girls whose nature has never been stifled possess a heart of gold.

She yearns for knowledge and power, longs for ancient adventure stories, and wants to see the mysterious Misty Sea and the dragon's lair for herself. She even wants to don armor and become a warrior to defeat all the evil in the world.

The king did not approve of his daughter's grand dream. After all, she was the only princess in the Bantuku Kingdom, and Emily was to become queen in the future. She had to focus her studies on literary and military skills and how to govern the country.

But he did not suppress his daughter's desire. On the contrary, the king had already prepared a surprise for his daughter in the autumn—to find her a top-notch teacher to teach her swordsmanship and horsemanship.

Although one cannot be a warrior, one can still have a healthy body and swordsmanship, and even if one becomes a queen in the future, one will have the most basic ability to protect oneself.

As the first heavy snow of winter began to fall in Bantuku, the day for the selection of candidates arrived, as the king had issued his recruitment decree.

The recruitment notice stated that they were looking for a female teacher to specifically instruct the young princess in martial arts.

Applicants had to be physically strong, highly skilled in martial arts, able to defeat other competitors, and win the princess's favor. In no time, a large number of applicants gathered at the palace gates, a diverse array of female warriors of all shapes and sizes.

"Sister Dragon, are you really going to the palace to be the princess's teacher?" Lisa, who had just received her acceptance letter to a prestigious academy, asked with some concern. "That's the palace... I've heard that the king has some very powerful warriors by his side. What if... I mean, what if..."

Hearing this, Linda and Debbie became nervous. "Sister Dragon, I heard that warriors slay dragons. Will they hurt you?"

"Sister Dragon, maybe we shouldn't go. What if the warriors have a way to detect the aura of a dragon? You're a very, very good person, but the warriors don't care about such things..."

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Three girls surrounded him worriedly, trying to dissuade him. The female version of Jiang Chen, dressed in a custom-made riding outfit suitable for travel, smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, I've seen countless warriors, they can't possibly tell the difference."

I'll stay here for a long time to compete to become the princess's teacher.

Besides teaching the princess, I also want to take the time to train you all to be well-rounded individuals, skilled in both literature and martial arts. Having swordsmanship will always be useful in the future; as for other things, you don't need to worry about anything else. Just study hard, and I will support you until you graduate, no matter where you go in your studies.”

“But…” The youngest, Debbie, hesitated a little.

The enthusiastic old lady next door always spoke eloquently about the warriors around the king in the palace, and she was really worried about what would happen if Sister Long was discovered.

Lisa was also worried. Her biggest concern was that her sister, the dragon, was unfamiliar with the complex relationships between humans, especially in the royal palace where the relationships were so complicated. As the princess's teacher, she was bound to become the focus of attention.

But Sister Long insisted on going her own way, so they had no choice but to send her to the selection competition with great concern.

"What should we do? There are warriors in the palace! I've even seen some... they looked very impressive in their armor." After returning home, Linda twisted her fingers, still worried, and discussed solutions with her girlfriends.

Debbie frowned. "We can't wait for Sister Dragon to find time to teach us. Let's start practicing on our own first. In case... I mean, in case Sister Dragon is discovered, she can easily escape the palace with her abilities. We just need to try not to become a burden to her!"

"I think as long as it's not discovered at the beginning, it won't be a big problem." Lisa hugged the book in her arms and said seriously, "I will study hard and try to pass the exam to become a female official in two years. Then I can secretly help Sister Long!"

Linda's eyes lit up as she conjured up the image of a majestic warrior. "I happen to be helping out at the tailor shop, and the most powerful intermediate warrior there often comes by. If possible... I'll try to get close to him so I can gather information for Sister Long!"

The three girls quickly reached a consensus and began to work hard in any way they could to help.

Meanwhile, the selection competition inside the palace was nearing its end. The king looked at the female version of Jiang Chen, who had stood out from the many competitors, with satisfaction and nodded.

"Emily, what do you think of her as your tutor?"

Hearing her father ask for her opinion, Emily, dressed in gorgeous clothes and wearing a small crown, looked at the female version of Jiang Chen who had knocked everyone else off the stage in just a few moves, and nodded with bright eyes, saying, "Father, that winning older sister is so amazing! I want her to be my teacher. I want to become as amazing as her!"

The king nodded in satisfaction and gestured to his attendants to announce the final result.

After a series of tedious questions and examinations, Jiang Chen was quickly taken to the training ground that the king had specially built for his beloved daughter, where he met the future heroine.

“Host, this little girl is truly a beauty. How about…” the fluffy dumpling twitched its ears and chuckled, “steal her away. If you win the princess’s heart sooner, the warriors won’t have a chance.”

Jiang Chen pretended to flick dust and flicked it on its fluffy little head.

How could someone who has watched another child grow up treat another like a younger sister?

"So, Host doesn't like this kind of raising/nurturing game..." The little white cat rubbed its head and yawned. "Anyway, there's still plenty of time. Maybe when the male lead grows up to be handsome and dashing, you'll be willing to transform into a dragon girl and take in the warrior, hehehe~"

He flicked it again, then walked up to Princess Emily and bowed. “Your Highness, my name is Jiang Chen. From today onwards, I will be in charge of your martial arts lessons.”

Emily stood up and returned the greeting politely, saying, "Teacher Jiang, there's no need for such formalities. From now on, you are the teacher and I am the student, so it should be me who greets you. I look forward to your guidance in the future."

My first impression was very good; she is indeed a smart and adorable little girl.