[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a":3,"chapter-shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-chapter-364":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Shut Up, Malevolent Dragon! I Don’t Want to Have Any More Children With You",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1713878,2190,"Vol. 3 Ch. 63","shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-chapter-364",364,"\u003Cp>As evening fell, all the drama performances had concluded, and it was time for the final scoring and awards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young directors and writers from each group were called up onto the stage—five groups in total, standing in a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guest judge from the top drama troupe in Sky City slowly ascended the stage, standing before the young dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the audience, Leon, Rosvisser, Claudia, and the rest of the family sat in anticipation, anxiously awaiting the announcement of the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon himself wasn’t entirely confident about their performance this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In past competitions, he and Noa had always relied on their top-notch skills, and both were naturally confident in their abilities. As a result, they were never particularly nervous when awaiting results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this drama competition was uncharted territory not only for Noa but also for Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much goes into judging a drama performance, and Leon, not being an expert, had no idea how he and the others had fared on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything would come down to the professional theater judge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath to steady his nerves, then turned to look at Rosvisser beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gazed ahead, her beautiful, cool face expressionless, as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leon noticed something in her expression—she seemed... distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he looked closely enough, he could even see a faint blush on her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey,” he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, what’s on your mind?” He nudged her shoulder playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapped back to the present, Rosvisser stammered, “Huh? Oh, it’s... it’s nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really, nothing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really, nothing. I’m just... just a little nervous, that’s all. Yes, a bit nervous.” She pursed her lips, adjusted her hair, and looked back at the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon studied her profile, sensing that she wasn’t as nervous as she claimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew how she acted when she was truly nervous; she’d try hard to stay calm, an unmistakable inner tension in her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now, she seemed distracted by something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Leon’s inquisitive gaze, Rosvisser shot him a sidelong look and gave a little pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, as if she’d actually tell him the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell him she was still lingering over his last line on stage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That secret was staying buried deep within her heart. No one would know, not even Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his sharp gaze fixed on her, Rosvisser decided to play dumb to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, after a few seconds of staring her down, Leon gave up. He didn’t push any further; his focus turned back to his daughter’s results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone’s performances today were exceptional. Each group brought something unique to the table. Truly impressive work, all of you!” The judge waved a sealed envelope and continued, “And here, in this envelope, are your scores.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Starting with fifth place, we’ll go up from there. Ready?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The judge slowly opened the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To build tension and engage the young dragons’ emotions, the judge employed an exaggerated series of facial expressions—surprise, excitement, and finally, a calm acknowledgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa raised an eyebrow, muttering, “No wonder they’re a professional actor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena covered her mouth, giggling. “Do you know what I like most about you, Noa?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter who it is, you always give credit where it’s due.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa smiled. “Praise is just a label to work toward. It’s about reaching that level myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena tilted her head with interest. “Who’s the one you’ve labeled the most, then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Noa replied, “My dad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two friends exchanged a smile, then fell silent, waiting for the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fifth place goes to...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing out the last word, the judge scanned the young dragons in the audience, heightening everyone’s nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Angela and her team! Congratulations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angela and her co-writer exchanged a look, their smiles tinged with a hint of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their ranking was lower, the five teams selected to perform had all been chosen from a large pool of competitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, even though the placing wasn’t ideal, it still represented an achievement above many others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone applauded Angela and her writer for their efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, moving on to fourth place~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two more rounds of announcements, it was down to the final two—the championship and the runner-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last two groups standing were Noa and Helena’s team and one other group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other team consistently ranked among the top in their grade, putting quite a bit of pressure on Noa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the main event, they had also received rounds of applause from the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew who would ultimately take first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the second place goes to...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Noa—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Noa and Helena felt their hearts lurch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Leon and Rosvisser tensed in their seats, barely containing their nervous sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claudia, however, leaned back in her chair, arms crossed and legs elegantly crossed, looking completely at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Noa, who do you think second place will be?” she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon muttered through gritted teeth, “Can I go up there and smack that teacher with a thousand birds?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rosvisser pinched the bridge of her nose. “Be patient. Just be patient, please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The judge finally got serious after seeing the audience’s mixed reactions to the drawn-out suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The championship title will go to either Noa’s team or Vivienne’s team.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The styles and themes of both works were very different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Noa’s team conveyed the message, ‘breaking free from societal expectations and courageously pursuing one’s desired life.’ A serious topic, but they balanced it with humorous touches. The depth of the actors, writers, and director’s skills was evident.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On the other hand, Vivienne’s team presented a more grounded concept, portraying how an unremarkable dragon lives a simple yet fulfilling life. It’s a reflection of most of our lives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, which message ultimately stood out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The judge flipped to the last page of the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On that page was the name of the winner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile, her gaze fell upon Vivienne, who immediately sat up straight, her eyes full of joy and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The judge’s eyes shifted to the person beside her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Noa K. Melkvey and her co-writer, Helena Poseidon! Congratulations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the announcement, all the tension in the room dissolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa let out a sigh of relief, her cheeks flushed from holding her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena wrapped her arms around her, rubbing her cheek against Noa’s. “Noa, we won! We won!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, we... won.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience rose to their feet, applauding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa looked out at the crowd, remembering the words her dad had told her before the performance:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you hear that applause, Noa? It’s all for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Dad’s words rang true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations, Noa!” Vivienne and the other young directors stepped forward to offer their congratulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seriously! How is your mom and dad’s acting so good? They totally crushed us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And that blue-haired lady’s presence was amazing—I almost thought she was a professional actor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just you wait, Noa. Next time, I’ll beat you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young dragons gathered together, praising one another and setting friendly rivalries, keeping the spirit of friendship above competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the brief celebration, it was time for the commemorative photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of Noa’s team joined the stage, with the principal, vice principal, and the judge standing with them for the group photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon sidled over to the vice principal, whispering, “Vice Principal, we must’ve gotten first place because you gave us all the points, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all, Mr. Leon. Headmistress Ouellette anticipated my personal bias, so she voided my scores entirely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Respect to the headmistress!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they’d earned first place entirely on their own merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, Leon thought proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the group photo was done, Leon scooped Noa into his arms, giving his eldest daughter a tight, joyous hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Claudia approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leon, do you have a moment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still holding Noa, Leon turned to her. “What’s up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claudia lifted her camera, giving it a little wave. “I’d like a photo with just you and Rosvisser. Just the three of us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon blinked, glancing at Rosvisser beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged, indicating she didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon gently put Noa down and stepped beside Rosvisser and Claudia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claudia raised her camera and snapped the shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All done. Thanks for cooperating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her gaze, examining the preview on her camera with a satisfied nod. “Hmm, not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple exchanged a look, a bit puzzled by Claudia’s request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, Dad, can we go for barbecue to celebrate tonight?” Moon ran up, and Leon instinctively bent down, scooping her into his arms. “You little glutton, always thinking about food.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe~ Let’s go! Let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, barbecue it is tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the St. Heith Academy drama competition officially concluded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere in the human empire, however, the curtain was rising on a different kind of ‘drama’...\u003C\u002Fp>",1446,"2026-06-06T15:09:44.610Z",1,"novelbin.me","5996ec825c88f7cd5a7254e805b6a6d138481b4aadff9d36a0b33ad3e22c4e2b","shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-chapter-365","shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-chapter-363",914,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-cover.jpg"]