CHAPTER 48: CHAPTER : 48 : LEONA NIGHTSHADE!

Aiden leaned back against the cold stone wall, chest rising and falling like he’d just run a marathon through hell. Sweat slid down his jaw, and the ringing in his ears from the fight still hadn’t faded. His daggers were still in his hands, knuckles white from the way he was gripping them.

Before he could even take a real breath—

"Sir Aiden!"

"Onii-Chan!"

Two voices, high-pitched and frantic, reached him at the exact same time.

Lysandra and Ivy were sprinting toward him like he was the last lifeboat on a sinking ship.

Before Aiden could steady himself, both girls launched into him, tackling with zero hesitation. His balance—already shot from the fight—didn’t stand a chance. He went down flat on his back, the stone floor knocking the wind out of him.

They didn’t care.

Ivy latched onto his side like a terrified kitten, face buried against his ribs.

"Onii-Chan, I was so scared," she mumbled, her voice shaking.

Lysandra had her arms wound around his neck, practically strangling him as she pressed her face to his chest.

"You... you idiot," she muttered, voice muffled. "You’re such a bad husband, scaring me like that."

Aiden chuckled low in his throat despite the ache in his ribs. His arms went around them automatically.

"I will seriously die if you both choke me like this," he teased, his voice still breathless.

They didn’t budge for a few moments, almost as if they didn’t trust he was really okay. Eventually, Ivy was the first to loosen her grip, sliding off to his side with a small sniffle.

Lysandra, however, stayed exactly where she was—well, actually, she adjusted herself so she was straddling his lap. Her hair fell in a silky curtain around their faces, her warm breath fanning across his skin.

Their eyes met, only inches apart. Her chest was rising and falling quickly, and from this angle, her generous cleavage was very, very hard to ignore.

Aiden opened his mouth to say something, but Lysandra beat him to it. She leaned down, closing the distance, and pressed her lips to his in a kiss that was nothing short of deep and hungry.

His hand rose instinctively to the back of her head, fingers tangling in her hair. She kissed him like she’d been holding it back since the fight started, lips molding to his in a way that made his pulse spike.

When they finally broke apart, both of them were breathless. Lysandra’s cheeks were flushed, her lips just a little swollen.

"Master!"

Luna’s voice cut through the moment like a dagger. She was standing a few feet away, glaring at them.

"Where are my kisses? I was the one fighting right next to you! And I’m your wife too, in case you forgot!" Her tone was dripping with irritation.

Lysandra’s eyes went wide, color rushing to her cheeks. She scrambled off his lap so fast it almost looked like she teleported.

Aiden sat up slowly, chuckling under his breath. He brushed some dust from his clothes and got to his feet.

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[SYSTEM NOTICE]

FLOOR 2 – CLEARED

PLAYER – LEVEL 21

LUNA – Level 15

NEW ABILITY UNLOCKED: Can be accessed through the Bond Skill Tree.

Kill Count: 99 / 100 (One Petrified)

XP GAINED:

Aiden – +700 EXP

Luna – +450 EXP

Ivy – +80 EXP

Bond Points (Luna): +8

Bond Points (Ivy): +6

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Aiden let out a long sigh of relief. "Finally."

But then—

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[SYSTEM PROMPT]

Would you like to enter the next floor?

→ YES | NO

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Aiden didn’t even hesitate. "No."

The glowing letters faded, and for a moment, the silence was almost peaceful.

Almost.

Because then, the ground beneath them rumbled.

Everyone turned toward the massive corpse of the Dragon MILF boss.

"Uh... isn’t she dead?" Luna asked, taking her stance.

"I don’t know," Aiden replied, his voice serious now. He stepped forward cautiously.

The body began to change—skales stiffening, skin paling. In a matter of seconds, it turned into a stone statue, cracks snaking through it like veins of lightning. Then, with a deep crunch, the stone shattered, collapsing into dust.

In the center of where it had been... sat an egg.

It was massive—at least the size of a toddler—its shell a shimmering mixture of gold and deep crimson.

The group gathered around it, cautious but curious.

Aiden and Lysandra knelt down first, their knees touching as they leaned closer. The egg’s surface gleamed under the flickering torchlight.

It twitched.

"Did you see that?" Lysandra asked, her voice hushed.

Before anyone could answer, faint cracking noises filled the air. Hairline fractures spread across the surface, light glowing from within.

Everyone leaned in.

The top of the egg broke apart, and from inside, a small head emerged— red skin, sleek scales, tiny horns, wide crimson eyes. A tiny dragon hatchling wiggled free, letting out a small, happy hum.

It had miniature wings, still a little damp from being inside the egg, and its tail flicked lazily. The little creature blinked up at Aiden and Lysandra... then stretched its tiny arms toward them, as if expecting a hug.

Lysandra’s expression softened instantly. She reached out without hesitation, scooping the hatchling into her arms. It fit perfectly against her chest, warm and trembling slightly.

"Anh..." she cooed, her voice melting. "She’s so cute." She gently brushed her fingers over the little dragon’s head, earning a soft chirp.

"Can we have her?" she asked suddenly, turning her big, expectant eyes toward Aiden.

Aiden stared at her for a long moment, then at the dragon. "Her?"

"Yes!" Lysandra said immediately, as if that was obvious. She glanced back down at the hatchling, who nuzzled against her. "We have to. Look at her! She’s perfect."

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[SYSTEM PROMPT]

Would you like to tame her?

→ YES | NO

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Aiden smirked. "Yes."

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[SYSTEM PROMPT]

What would you like to name her?

[NAME: ______]

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Aiden extended his hand toward her, petting her with a smile.

"Yes and her name will be... Leona Nightshade," he said.

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[NAME: LEONA NIGHTSHADE]

[NAME ACCEPTED]

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The moment the name left his lips, light engulfed the hatchling.

Her body began to change—skales shimmering as they receded into her skin, leaving only a faint, transparent red pattern. Her tiny claws shifted into delicate hands, her legs stretching into a more human form. Her twin horns shrank slightly, becoming elegant rather than sharp. Her ears rounded, but her crimson eyes remained bright and unblinking. Her red wings stayed, though they adjusted to fit her new size, and her red tail smoothed into a more graceful curve.

Her short red hair emerged, the same crimson hue as her eyes.

Lysandra gasped, holding her tighter. "S-she’s changing..."

"That’s what Master did with me," Luna said from behind them, pointing to herself.

When the transformation ended, Leona was no longer a hatchling—she was a small dragon girl, looking about five years old, curled against Lysandra’s chest. She had one finger in her mouth, sucking on it as she slept peacefully.

Lysandra was glowing. She adjusted her hold, cradling Leona protectively. "She’s ours now. And I’m not letting anyone take her away."

Ivy stepped closer, eyes sparkling. "She’s like a little Fluffynugget... Onii-Chan, can I play with her when she wakes up?"

Luna smirked. "Just don’t hog her. I’m claiming godmother rights."

Fluffynugget floated nearby, tilting its head and letting out a curious "Mii~", as if welcoming her.

Aiden smiled faintly at the scene, but before he could say anything, a wave of exhaustion hit him like a freight train. His vision swam, and his legs gave out.

"Sir Aiden!" Lysandra cried, clutching Leona to her chest with one arm and reaching for him with the other.

Before anyone could react further, the air around them shimmered and a portal formed beneath their feet.

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[SYSTEM NOTICE]

As the player is unconscious, the party will return to their entry world.

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The world spun—and then everything went black.

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[NOTICE]

A memory fragment recovered.

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Aiden’s eyes opened slowly.

Standing before him was Luna... but she looked older. Her hair was longer, her figure more defined, her clothes nothing like the ones she wore now.

And then—

"Daddy! Good morning!"

A child’s voice rang out.

Aiden turned toward it...

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END OF Chapter : 48 : LEONA!

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