The male supporting character was actually myself.

"Tax exemptions, subsidies, and all sorts of fees will be easily obtained, right?"

"Humans really are..." The little white cat thought for a long time but couldn't find a suitable adjective. It was so angry that it put its hands on its hips and meowed. "No wonder when they heard that the warrior was going to slay the dragon, all the townspeople were so anxious to stop him."

But why did you say, Host, that you overestimated the warriors? Were they weak?

Jiang Chen laughed even more unrestrainedly, "When I first heard all sorts of rumors in the academy, I really thought someone was going to risk their life to farm the Dragon Slayer Medal for achievements."

Based on the information you gathered, we can deduce the general idea.

First, none of the warriors who participated in slaying the dragon showed up; instead, they sent their servants to Missy City to put pressure on the townspeople under the pretext of gathering information.

If they really wanted to slay the dragon, they would have gone to scout out the situation, understand the terrain, and make thorough preparations. But they were making a lot of noise but there was no sign of them, which means they didn't intend to take any real action.

Secondly, I looked at the intermediate warrior register.

The eight intermediate warriors who spearheaded this collaboration have an average age of fifty. I even doubt whether they, who have been pampered for so many years, can still wield a longsword!

A mid-level warrior will naturally have no shortage of wealth and honor, but if he wants to continue the family's noble status and extravagant lifestyle, his descendants must achieve something.

But in reality, none of their descendants have produced a single junior warrior, and they haven't achieved anything else either; they're all just a bunch of freeloaders.

A mid-level warrior supporting a large family of over a hundred people isn't a problem when young and strong; but as heroes age and spend money like water with no future plans, it naturally becomes a strain. So they came up with this terrible idea—to easily achieve their goal in the name of slaying dragons.

"What's the purpose? Do you want money?" The little dumpling's eyes rolled back in disbelief, its brain clearly struggling to keep up.

He could only twitch his lips and patiently explain: "No one from Warrior Academy has ever accepted the Dragon Slayer Order to kill the evil dragon that is causing trouble in Missy City. It's really embarrassing. And Missy City is pretending to be a victim to gain sympathy by threatening the evil dragon."

These eight people understood the stakes involved, so they joined forces to accept the dragon-slaying order and get the reward from the academy first; then they spread the news that they wanted to slay the dragon, and the townspeople of Missy City would definitely not be happy and would try every means to stop them.

However, making money from dragons cannot be done openly. So, while the warriors gain both fame and fortune, they put everyone in Missy City in a dilemma. The mayor will definitely spend money to secretly stop them, and the warriors will make another fortune.

After that, they definitely couldn't kill the dragon, since the entire town of Missy disagreed, and it had nothing to do with their strength.

They'd gain a good reputation, amass a fortune, and resolve a long-standing dragon-slaying order for the Warrior Academy—a win-win situation for everyone. The only one with a bitter pill to swallow was Missy City, which might suffer a huge financial blow from the extortion and even lose the various subsidies from the king.

But as long as the green hills remain, there's always hope. As long as the dragon keeps appearing to demand a bride, and as long as tourists come to visit, they'll make plenty of money.

Fluffy dumpling: ..@_@|||||..

"Humans are so complicated, they're all driven by self-interest!" It sighed and nestled on its host's shoulder. "Who would have thought that the warriors would all become parasites! It's fortunate that in the mission world's setting, only the host remains of the dragon race, otherwise, expecting the warriors to protect the people? Ha, that's a pipe dream!"

Jiang Chen flipped through the details of the accounts that the finance minister had submitted to the king, and after a while he smiled and said, "Since these parasites want to use me against me, let's devise a plan to give them an opportunity."

As for who will amass whose wealth, that depends on whether the warriors are more cunning or the dragon is more skillful.

Upon hearing the word "money-making," the fluffy little thing immediately perked up, the dark circles in its eyes disappearing and replaced by a sea of ​​stars. "Host, can I just go and loot whatever I want? Those warriors are so rich!"

“No, a gentleman loves money, but he earns it in a proper way.” He took out the script he had read countless times and carefully studied each usable point.

Chapter Twenty-Four: Another Year of Enrollment Season

Dragons are relatively slow to perceive changes in time.

Jiang Chen didn't feel like time had passed much; year after year went by. Many things happened during this time. For example, Lisa really did pass the exam to become a lady-in-waiting and is now a very busy person, frequently visiting the palace to report to the king and handling countless affairs.

For example, Linda learned an exceptional skill, opened a tailor shop, and successfully won the heart of the most handsome warrior by the king's side. The two married, had children, and lived happily ever after.

Debbie learned a lot of martial arts from Sister Dragon and opened a martial arts training school. Through Lisa's introduction, she married the son of the border general.

People gradually left and moved into the Dragon's Bride's House. With the help of their "seniors," the girls quickly adapted to their new lives and began making new plans for their futures...

Except for Lloyd, all the other children from Bullhorn Village have graduated and have their own new goals.

Jiang Chen, who had been idly waiting for the right moment, finally saw Princess Emily turn sixteen.

"Father, I have completed all the tasks you assigned. May I register at the Warrior Academy now?" The stunningly beautiful Emily presented a thick stack of "homework" with both hands, looking intently at her father sitting on the throne, awaiting his reply.

The king, who was smiling at his beloved daughter, was taken aback by her words. "Emily, you haven't given up on this idea yet? Becoming a warrior is... extremely difficult."

Besides, you are my most beloved child, how could you leave our country and go to such a faraway place?

“Warrior Academy isn’t far, and Teacher Jiang will accompany me, so the journey will be safe!” Emily lifted her skirt and quickly walked forward, sitting at her father’s feet and pleading, “Father, please let me try.”

If I fail the entrance exam, I will completely abandon this idea and never mention it again.

If I can pass the test and enter the academy, I may become the first Warrior Queen in history!

Father, think about it, our nation has never had a Warrior Queen before. Now, looking at the financial statements presented by the Finance Minister, our country's economy is gradually declining, and many neighboring countries are eyeing us covetously.

If we don't achieve something to deter other countries, we will be gradually weakened and devoured!

The king was well aware of the difficulties the small country had faced in recent years. He frowned slightly and sighed, "Even if there are hidden dangers, I don't need you to become a warrior to revitalize the country."

Once you learn how to control the country, when you turn eighteen and are old enough to marry, you can recruit a young and promising prince to assist you, and you will still have a powerful deterrent force…

“No!” Emily interrupted her father resolutely. “I will never allow marriage to be used as a bond to maintain the stability of the country. Father, I really like what Teacher Jiang once said—mountains may crumble, people may run away, only by relying on oneself can one be truly strong.”

A truly capable prince will become the king of his own country or conquer a kingdom on his own, rather than coming to the queen's country as a prince through marriage.

I want to become a warrior and a queen with immense power, using my own strength to govern our kingdom and secure more resources for our people. If we rely on others to maintain national stability, who can guarantee that they won't seize power and usurp the throne?

The king looked at his daughter, who was arguing her case logically, feeling both relieved and worried.

From the moment I decided to let her inherit the throne, I knew that I could not let Emily become a hothouse flower. So I gave her the best and greatest freedom, both spiritually and materially, so that she could be as beautiful and charming as a rose, but also full of thorns.

But I never expected her ambition to be so grand; she actually wanted to be a warrior herself.

But I have to admit my daughter is right. To become a queen, you need to have enough skills and strategies, and the advantage of being a warrior is naturally the best...

"Since you have made your decision, your father respects your choice." The king pondered for a long time before nodding in agreement. "However, you must be escorted to the Warrior Academy by Teacher Jiang and the General's Guard. Bantuku is far from the Warrior Academy and requires a long journey. Your father is really worried about you."

Emily jumped up with joy and hugged her father's arm, saying sweetly, "You agreed?! That's wonderful! Thank you, Father! You are truly the best and wisest father and king in the world. Don't worry, with Teacher Jiang accompanying us, our journey will definitely be very enjoyable!"

Emily originally intended to ride a dragon to the academy to register, but given her father's love for his daughter, he prepared many carriages to ensure her comfort and safety on the journey, and the sensible Emily did not refuse.

After a period of intense and meticulous preparations, as dawn broke in the east, a grand procession of carriages slowly set off from the palace.

The female version of Jiang Chen is still dressed in her heroic riding attire, riding a tall horse closely following the princess's carriage to bid farewell to the king who is reluctant to part with his daughter. The wheels roll over the stone road as they head towards the Warrior Academy.

"It's that time of year again for college admissions. I haven't seen Jiang Chen in ages."

The female teacher looked at the energetic and confident young men and women lining up to register for the entrance exam and said with a hint of boredom, "I wonder what he's busy with."

He came to the college a couple of years ago, hung up a professor's nameplate, occasionally showed up to teach a class, and then disappeared without a trace. He's like a dragon whose head is seen but not its tail..."

"The Dragon Slayer has probably run out of challenges, so he's probably looking for new students to continue his glory."

"Oh, by the way, what happened to that dragon-slaying operation that was all the rage in Missy City? I heard the dragon is still occupying the mountain and demanding a bride, and the dragon-slaying order hasn't been posted at the academy since. Do you know what's going on?"

The female teacher turned her head and lowered her voice, saying, "The warriors couldn't even get close to Dragon Mountain! Because all the townspeople of Missy City unanimously demanded that they promise to kill the dragon with one blow, otherwise they would not be allowed to break the delicate balance between them and the dragon that they had achieved through a deal."

"A promise to kill in one blow?! How is that possible? Who doesn't know that slaying a dragon involves risking one's life and relying on the right timing, location, and luck? Even the dragon-slaying hero Jiang Chen wouldn't dare to guarantee a one-hit kill."

Those ignorant townspeople are going too far! The warriors risked their lives to solve their problems, and they still ask for so much? They're so ungrateful!

"That's not how it works. It's understandable from the perspective of the townspeople."

Currently, the two sides are relatively peaceful thanks to the trade, and as long as they don't anger the dragon, their lives are not in danger. But what if the warriors go to slay the dragon but fail and instead enrage it? What will happen to the townspeople of Missy City if the warriors simply leave? They won't be able to escape and will have to endure the dragon's revenge.

"Ah...that makes sense. So, we just have to leave it like this?"

"What else can we do? After the Dragon Slaying Order was taken away last time, the warriors were stopped and couldn't go. Missy City doesn't even apply for Dragon Slaying Orders anymore. Without Dragon Slaying Orders, naturally no one is willing to get involved in this mess, so it's just left lying around."

"I've heard that tourists from all over the world visit Missy City every year, especially during the year when the dragon demands a bride. Since everyone doesn't know the exact time, they book their accommodations in advance. Missy City has expanded its inns by a whole circle just from building them!"

"Missie City is truly the first to succeed in amassing wealth by relying on evil dragons..."

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Chapter Twenty-Five: Love at First Sight

The female version of Jiang Chen stood in the crowd, listening intently to the teachers' whispered gossip, but her eyes remained fixed on Emily, never daring to look away.

Lloyd, being the protagonist, had a halo that allowed him to enter the academy no matter what, but Emily was different.

You could even say that this step was against the rules, and I wonder if the script team will secretly sabotage it.

His Horcrux is poised and ready to be unleashed, prepared to deal with any tricky situations that may arise during the test.

"Next challenger—Emily!"

With a loud notification sound, the stunningly beautiful sixteen-year-old Princess Emily stepped onto the testing platform, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

Wow, she's so beautiful!

"So elegant and graceful, she's just like a princess!"

"If such a beautiful girl has to work hard to become a warrior, how can we not work hard?"

"Emily, what a beautiful name. I really hope she can get into the academy..."

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The boys, having witnessed the girl's beauty, whispered among themselves. On the training grounds of the academy, one boy, upon seeing the beauty, called out to his friend, "Hey, Lloyd! Stop focusing on practicing your swordplay! Look at that girl on the freshman test field, she's really beautiful!"

Lloyd, who was engrossed in his training on the field, wiped his sweat without turning around and said breathlessly, "What does this have to do with us? Ninety-nine percent of the new students who sign up every year are eliminated."

To become a warrior, good looks are of no use.

On the contrary, being too conspicuous might lead to a disturbed state of mind. My master said that the most important thing in martial arts is to maintain a stable mind and not be disturbed by external factors.

He continued to bury himself in practice. Even though the simplest combat involved a foundation he had been practicing for so many years that was ingrained in his bones, he was unwilling to waste any time trying to make his sword swings faster and more powerful.

"Host, the protagonist doesn't even glance at the princess. Do you think they can spark a romance?" The fluffy little dumpling had a gossipy expression on its face. It tiptoed to look at Emily, who was being tested, and then glanced at Lloyd on the training field in the distance.

Jiang Chen kept his eyes on the princess and replied in a low voice, "We've given them the opportunity. Whether it works out or not depends on fate. If they really don't spark a romance, there's nothing I can do. In that case, I can only try my best to change the course of the story so that they can both find their ideal partners."

"Meow~ Host, should we stay and create an opportunity for them?"

"You can enjoy the show up close, but I don't want to expose the true nature of this person who can be male or female, human or demon yet. Let's just leave it as an Easter egg to add some fun for the male and female leads; maybe there will be a surprise."

He watched as Emily passed the test, standing on the high platform covered in sweat and with some bruises on her arms. He nodded with satisfaction, "She truly deserves to be the princess I've spent so much time teaching. I hope she can graduate smoothly."

Emily stood on the small platform, holding her entrance award trophy, and excitedly waved and blew kisses to her teacher, "I got in! Thank you, teacher, love you~"

Her clear, melodious voice and stunning beauty caused a sensation once again.

Lloyd vaguely heard a melodious voice and looked up. When his gaze fell on the other person's curvaceous and perfect body and delicate face, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Time seemed to stand still for a moment.

The brilliant sunlight bathed her, as if coating her with a sacred glow.

"My God!" Lloyd exclaimed involuntarily, "There is such a perfect person in the world! Her face is like that of an angel I can only see in my dreams! What is her name?"