Chapter 151 - 151: Brother-In-Law In Deep Trouble?
Leon glanced at the boss and sighed helplessly, "Well, I've lost my first kiss."
The competition time was up, and the lady in the trench coat was one point ahead of Leon, winning the final victory of this match.
According to the rules, the boss handed the Jade Dew Dragon Fruit to the lady in the trench coat.
As the second-place winner, Leon received a coupon valid for ten years.
"Alright, you're welcome to come and spend at our store anytime. This event has been successfully concluded~"
The boss bowed in thanks. Coincidentally, the store's customer flow increased at that moment, and he no longer had time to attend to Leon and the lady in the trench coat, turning to help out in the store.
Leon looked down at the coupon in his hand, then at the Jade Dew Dragon Fruit in the lady's hand.
'Damn it!'
'It was just a little bit short!'
In the midst of his regret, Rossweise walked to the edge of the field, leaned slightly forward, propped her chin with one hand, looked up at Leon with a smile, and asked,
"My champion, where's my dragon fruit, huh? Leon?"
"...Second place isn't bad either."
Leon pursed his lips and looked up at the lady in the trench coat in front of him.
Without the Jade Dew Dragon Fruit, he would become Rossweise's punching bag in the future.
No way.
He had to fight for it again.
"Madam, could you give us this dragon fruit? My wife is pregnant."
The lady in the trench coat tilted her head slightly, looked at Rossweise below the field, then turned back to Leon, "Didn't you just say you already have a pair of twin daughters? How... is this?"
"It's our second child, we're expecting our second child."
"Oh? It's not common for dragons to want a second child," the lady in the trench coat said leisurely.
Leon laughed it off, "W-we just want to contribute a little to the dragon population growth, right, honey?"
Rossweise gave him a displeased look, but still played along, "Yes, we both like children very much, so we decided to have a second child."
"Uh-huh. Also, madam, you only joined the competition for fun, right? So the dragon fruit probably isn't of much use to you."
Leon said, "We can exchange the prizes. If you feel at a loss, we can also make up the difference."
"I did join the competition just for fun, and the Jade Dew Dragon Fruit really doesn't mean much to me."
The lady in the trench coat said, "But I still want to ask you and your wife, are you really expecting a second child?"
Leon was stunned, not understanding why a stranger would care so much about the issue of a second child.
He looked at Rossweise, who also subtly shook her head, indicating she didn't know either.
After thinking about it, Leon honestly replied, "Yes, we really are expecting a second child."
"How long have you been pregnant?"
"Uh..."
'Do you have to ask that?', Leon scratched his temple, "Two months."
"Oh, then it seems you really care about your wife. It's only been two months, and you're already trying so hard to get the Jade Dew Dragon Fruit to nourish her."
It seems that beneath the lady's cold and mysterious exterior lies a gossipy heart.
But there was no other way; to get the dragon fruit from her, Leon had to play along.
"Well... I love my wife very much."
"How much do you love her?"
"...Super love."
"Wow~ so romantic~ I'm so envious."
Taking advantage of the lady's happiness, Leon rubbed his hands together and smiled, "Then, madam, how about giving us the dragon fruit—"
"Seeing how much you love your wife, I'll give you the dragon fruit," the lady generously offered.
Leon reached out to take it, as if he had found a treasure.
After all that, isn't the champion still him?
A virtual champion is still a champion, isn't a begged-for champion still a champion?
There's logic in that.
Finally, Leon didn't forget to be polite, "Could you tell us your name?"
"My name... hmph."
The lady in the trench coat raised her hands.
With one hand, she took off the hat on her head, and with the other, she removed the sunglasses from her face.
Her red hair loosened from under the hat, blooming like a gorgeous rose.
The fiery red eyes under the sunglasses were also particularly striking, as bright as rubies.
She removed her disguise and, under the astonished gazes of Leon and Rossweise, said her name in a normal voice,
"Isabella Melkvei. What did you just say, brother-in-law, you... really are expecting a second child, right?"
———
In a beverage shop in Sky City, Isa was savoring a rich and mellow coffee.
The steam from the cup rose slightly, moistening the long eyelashes of the red-haired beauty.
Her vermilion lips parted, taking a sip of the liquid in the cup, then leaving a faint trace of lipstick on the rim.
She slowly put down the coffee cup, crossed her long legs, with the black trench coat and hat placed aside. The sunlight shone through the window, sprinkling on her fiery red hair, like a warm flame.
Describing this scene as peaceful and beautiful would be most appropriate.
However, less than two meters across from Isa, the scene was neither peaceful nor beautiful.
The couple sat side by side, hands on their knees, like two kindergarten kids who had just finished fighting, called to the teacher's office for a scolding.
They sat upright, backs straight, not daring to breathe heavily.
The Jade Dew Dragon Fruit they had worked so hard to find was now placed on the table in front of Leon.
But now he wished all the Jade Dew Dragon Fruits in the world would go extinct.
'Damn dragons, they should all go cocoon and be born again!'
Rossweise's mood wasn't much better.
'Damn dragon slayer, standing so close on stage, didn't even recognize her as my sister!'
Under the table, the couple's calves accidentally touched.
Immediately, they glanced at each other, both mistakenly thinking this was the other signaling to shift the blame.
So, he bumped her leg, she nudged his knee, secretly competing.
Finally, Isa coughed lightly, interrupting them.
"Little Rose."
"Yes... sis."
The Red Dragon Queen propped her chin with one hand, smiling as she looked at her younger sister, "You've kept your figure really well."
Rossweise lowered her eyes, brushing her silver hair behind her ear with her fingertips, "Not at all, sis, your figure is also great—"
"Two months pregnant, and your figure hasn't changed at all, so amazing~"
Hearing this, it was as if an electric current passed through Rossweise's body, both numbing and embarrassing, her tail quietly curling up in awkwardness.
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She shrunk her head, cupped the coffee cup with both hands, trying to cover up by drinking coffee.
Leon nudged her calf under the table again.
Rossweise glanced at him sideways.
Leon gave her a look, meaning "knowing we'd be interrogated by big sis, think carefully before answering."
Rossweise: 'Easy for you to say, why don't you try it.'
Leon: 'Try it, then.'
Rossweise stuck her tongue out at him.
"Leon."
"Yes!"
"When did you find out about the second pregnancy?", Isa asked slowly.
Having learned from the clumsy dragon's mistake, Leon decided to think twice before answering.
Isa's question when did you find out wasn't really about wanting to know how long ago they discovered the second pregnancy.
Following this question, it's not hard to see that what she really meant was "you didn't tell me, your sister, immediately after finding out."
Having figured out Isa's real intention, Leon could choose an answer that wouldn't get them grilled.
After thinking about it, the clever dragon slayer replied,
"Ah, we only did the checkup a few days ago, confirming it's been two months. We came to Sky City today to buy some supplements and do a follow-up check, planning to write to you after we return, sis."
'Perfect excuse!'
'Red Dragon Queen, see if you can find any flaws in that.' Leon was full of confidence.
Isa slightly raised an eyebrow, chuckled lightly, "Oh, is that so? That's good then."
Leon's answer was indeed smooth, perfectly avoiding the minefield Isa was trying to lead them into.
Seeing Isa not pursuing further, Leon secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Rossweise beside him.
Leon: 'See? Dealing with dragons, I'm a pro!'
Rossweise: 'Hmph, don't celebrate too soon.'
"I thought you were deliberately not telling me," Isa said.
"That's impossible, sis, we were just discussing whether to tell you in person or write to you," Leon said convincingly, as if they really planned to inform Isa about the pregnancy.
Actually, when they first discussed it, both agreed to keep it from Isa for the time being.
It's rare for dragons to have twins, even rarer to have a second child.
If sister found out, the Melkvei family would have no peace for the next ten years.
Leon even suspected Isa might use some forbidden magic to dig up the Melkvei ancestors from their graves and resurrect them one by one, then announce.
'Little Rose and her husband have brought glory to our family, having three kids in just three years of marriage, and with hundreds of years ahead, who knows how many more there'll be~'
Although the couple knew that secrets don't stay buried forever, and that the second pregnancy would eventually come to light.
But they didn't expect it to happen so soon, and in such a... bizarre way.
Ah, well, since it's out, Leon had to quickly stabilize Isa's mood, not letting her run wild with it.
So far, his tactics and rhetoric seemed to be working well.
But Leon clearly overlooked one thing.
The reason Isa went through the trouble of disguising herself to join that fun competition wasn't just to ask about how long they've been expecting a second child.
"So it seems, you've been keeping your promise to me quite well," Isa said.
"Promise?", Rossweise blinked, "What promise?"
"Hmm? Leon didn't tell you?"
Isa smiled gently, her gaze shifting to Leon.
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