Chapter 48: Listen to me, thank you.

Three days later, the entrance ceremony for St. Hys Academy unfolded. The young dragons who successfully navigated the academy’s rigorous tests, accompanied by their guardians (dragons), gathered in the auditorium, creating a lively atmosphere. Laughter resonated both inside and outside the hall.

However, Could anyone guess which three unfortunate souls couldn’t muster a laugh?

Leon, Noia, and Rosvitha found themselves on the stage, facing the scrutiny of at least a hundred pairs of dragon eyes. Leon, who had always thought being “roasted over a fire” was an exaggerated way to describe embarrassment, now believed that being roasted might be preferable.

A few days earlier, Principal Wilson, who had overseen their interviews, took the stage, enthusiastically introducing them, “Ladies and gentlemen, quiet down, quiet down. Let me proudly present these three—the Melkvi family, who excelled in this assessment. Now, let’s hear how they built such a harmonious family in just two years!”

Leon shot a fierce glare at the principal, muttering through gritted teeth, “Old dragon, you’ve really overstepped—”

Now, let’s rewind an hour. The family of four arrived at the academy for Noia’s entrance ceremony with Muen in tow. While settling into the lounge before the ceremony, Vice Principal Wilson unexpectedly knocked on their door.

“Congratulations to both of you and to young Noia for passing the academy’s assessment,” Vice Principal Wilson said politely upon entering.

After a few modest exchanges, the vice principal continued, “Noia scored almost perfectly in the test three days ago. The average score for our entrance exams has been around 80 in recent years. I’m genuinely pleased for both of you to have such an outstanding daughter. The academy hasn’t recruited such a talented student in many years.”

“Speaking of which, Noia is just over a year old, right? She should have just acquired the ability to learn. Besides her innate talent, her tutor must be excellent. What is her tutor?

Rosvitha and Noia looked silently at Leon.

Leon licked his lips, adjusted his posture, and said, “No, there’s no tutor or anything. I just taught her some basic knowledge, and my daughter is very diligent.”

“Mr. Leon, you have an extraordinary demeanor, but it seems you don’t belong to the Silver Dragon Clan. May I ask which clan you come from?” the Vice Principal asked.

“My husband comes from a small tribe, and the people of the tribe were incorporated into the major dragon tribe under their command a long time ago,” Rosvitha quickly covered for Leon.

“I see,” the vice principal nodded.

“Besides Noia, I think the two of you probably don’t know yet. In the family assessment, you also achieved first place.”

Upon hearing this, Leon and Rosvitha exchanged glances, sitting up straight involuntarily.

“Is it true, Principal? Did we also get first place?” Leon asked with excitement.

“Yes, Mr. Leon, you and your wife not only performed well in the written test but also impressed us with your interview.”

The principal spared no praise, “Your understanding of family and your daily interactions made us feel the true essence of what a family should be.”

Upon hearing this, the couple was stunned.

A real family…

Principal, you truly have a discerning eye—oh, no, you have keen insight to recognize that we are a genuine family!

Yes, yes, you’re absolutely right. We are a real, harmonious, and loving family. He thought.

“The other families in the interviews, their answers and performances were too… idealized, giving a sense of artificiality.”

The principal sighed, then looked at Leon and Rosvitha,

“But you’re different, Mr. Leon, Miss Rosvitha. Your love is very solid, firm, and sincere. You must be an incredibly affectionate couple in your daily life, right?”

A couple, incredibly affectionate.

The principal said they were an affectionate couple!

This was truly blinding our dragon eyes!

“Hmm? Did I say something wrong, you two? Why do you both look so uncomfortable?”

“Oh, no, no, no, hahaha~ Principal, we—”

Rosvitha turned and took Leon’s arm, smiling with a raised eyebrow, “We are indeed very affectionate, right, Leon?”

“…Yes.”

“So…”

The principal stood up and excitedly said, “Could you please, as representatives of the incoming students, come on stage and give a speech?”

Leon & Rosvitha:?

And so, the scene from the beginning unfolded again.

“Old pushy dragon, you really know how to impose—”

Rosvitha quickly and discreetly pinched his wrist.

His professional habits might become uncontrollable if he didn’t tone it down a bit more. Looking at Noia again. The eldest daughter also stood between them with an expression of lifelessness. She just wanted to enter school quietly, study magic, and then quietly graduate.

Why make a family representative go on stage to speak? Why not let someone else do this socially dead thing?

The only one who probably escaped this “torture” was Muen.

After all, she stayed below the stage. But Muen was not idle either. She cheered from below, feeling even more excited than the vice principal on the stage.

Seeing that this family of three was not good at speaking, the vice principal had to smooth things over,

“Noia, you are the youngest examinee in this test, yet you achieved an outstanding full score. This must be closely related to your family education, right?”

Noia nodded with a cold expression.

“Do you have anything you’d like to tell your family?”

Noia thought for a moment and said,

“During the period when I was reviewing and preparing for exams, I’m very grateful for Mom’s encouragement and my sister’s companionship.”

Upon hearing this, Leon’s heart tightened slightly. It seemed like it was going to be the same as the first dinner, “Not your portion,” it seemed.

But it didn’t matter. The old father was content with hidden merits and fame as long as the daughter could successfully enroll.

“And also, the one I want to thank the most is my father. He gave me a lot of help, so thank him. Um, that’s about it…”

After finishing, Noia turned and glanced at Leon. The old father was on the verge of tears if not already shedding tears.

The vice principal clapped his hands, “Well, it seems Mr. Leon’s guidance is commendable. Mr. Leon, your daughter is thanking you so much. Don’t you want to express something?”

Leon held back his tears and asked in confusion, “How do I express it?”

“Of course, give her a hug and a kiss. Your excellent daughter deserves it,” the vice principal said.

“Eh?”

“Cheek kiss is fine,” Noia suddenly whispered.

“Hurry up, kiss her, and quickly end this socially awkward ceremony.”

Leon quickly hugged his elder daughter amid cheers from the crowd, surprised looks from Rosvitha, and excited applause from Muen, gently kissing Noia’s cheek.

Very lightly, very gently, Noia could clearly feel Leon’s cautious restraint.

But Leon was also content with it.

After all, just a month ago, Noia wouldn’t even allow him to touch her. Rosvitha, watching this scene, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Father-daughter relationship is finally showing some signs of thawing.

Moreover, she was relieved that what was said earlier wasn’t “kiss me.” Rosvitha secretly celebrated.

“Now that you’ve kissed your daughter, how can you forget your wife, Mr. Leon?”