[{"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-497":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},1714111,2190,"Vol. 4 Ch. 63","shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-chapter-497",497,"\u003Cp>\"Students, this is the location of your advancement exam—the Demonic Moon Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After three years of learning as young dragons, you are now equipped with the skills necessary to hunt dangerous creatures. This exam will comprehensively assess what you’ve learned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The exam includes hunting, combat, teamwork, and resource allocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here are the rules:The Demonic Moon Forest contains dangerous creatures classified as C, B, and A levels. The difficulty and rewards increase exponentially with each grade.- C-level creatures: 10 points each.- B-level creatures: 30 points each.- A-level creatures: 50 points each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To pass the exam, you must score 100 points within three hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before departing, each of you has been given a measurement crystal. After defeating a creature, inject its energy core into the crystal to record your points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does anyone have any questions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, a student raised their hand. \"Teacher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard from upperclassmen that the young dragon advancement exams weren’t like this in the past.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah!\" another chimed in. \"Didn’t we used to spar against people in black armor? The scores were based on performance in those matches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! Now that you mention it, I remember! Is this the first reformed exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students burst into lively chatter, filling the air with excited murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa stood quietly nearby, listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Black armor…” she thought to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena, her best friend, explained, “I heard about it too. But I didn’t really understand until the teachers clarified. The ‘black armor’ refers to a special elite unit among modern dragons. They’re incredibly powerful—so strong they’re almost terrifying. During the human-dragon war, their presence made an enormous impact on the battlefield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused dramatically. “Humans used to call them ‘killing machines.’ That’s why the academy used them in the advancement exams back then, to sharpen the young dragons’ combat awareness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I see!” Helena nodded, finally understanding. As a member of the Sea Dragon Clan, which stayed out of conflicts, her tribe had little influence during the human-dragon war. It made sense that she hadn’t heard of the black armor before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa, however, was fascinated by the idea of facing the infamous black-armored warriors. She had always wanted to see what these legendary figures, who could strike fear into dragons, looked like in action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena, noticing Noa’s deep thought, teased her, \"So, Noa, who’s stronger? The black-armored warriors or your dad, Uncle Leon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Noa replied, “My dad, of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena chuckled and ruffled Noa’s hair. “Of course, you’d say that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teacher called the students to attention again. “The academy indeed used black-armored sparring for exams during the war. It was necessary to instill combat readiness from a young age. However, now that the human-dragon war has ended, continuing such practices might strain the current peace. As such, the exam format was changed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, teacher!” the students replied in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa sighed inwardly. Although she had no desire to reignite war, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. The end of the war meant she would never meet the legendary strongest human warrior. She had dreamed of testing her skills against someone so formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your exam will begin in 15 minutes. Use this time to form your teams.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Noa and Helena partnered up. With their team already decided, the two used the extra time to strategize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A C-level creature is worth 10 points, a B-level 30 points, and an A-level 50 points. We only need to hunt 10 C-levels or four B-levels to pass,” Helena calculated aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa nodded, but her expression remained thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong, Noa? Do you have another idea?” Helena asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm… I read up on the Demonic Moon Forest before coming here. While it’s said to have many dangerous creatures, most of them are C-level and very good at hiding. We could end up wasting a lot of time just searching for them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lower-level creatures are weaker but harder to find,” Noa explained. “In contrast, A-level creatures are larger, making their presence much more obvious, even if there are fewer of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So my idea is to prioritize finding an A-level creature first. If we succeed, we’ll gain a 50-point advantage over other teams. After that, we only need to hunt two B-levels to pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena considered Noa’s plan, then nodded with determination. “Let’s go with your strategy. You’re right—this isn’t just about passing. It’s about pushing ourselves. Let’s make it exciting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa’s eyes lit up. “Thanks, Helena. I didn’t think you’d agree to this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I would. I know you’ve been looking forward to this exam, not just to pass but to grow stronger. So, let’s take the risk and aim high!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached the forest entrance, Noa suddenly felt a presence in her consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was her ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her mind’s eye, a white-haired beauty sat gracefully on a shimmering water surface, her long tail curling lazily beside her. “What a sickly sweet friendship,” the ancestor remarked with mock disdain. “It’s disgusting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa replied coolly, “Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancestor couldn’t fathom the concepts of friendship or camaraderie. As a solitary ruler in her era, such bonds were irrelevant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, forget it. Call me old-fashioned. I won’t argue with you, Noa,” she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa smirked. “Thanks for your understanding, oh wise elder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancestor rolled her eyes. “You’ve grown colder, haven’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Growing up comes at a price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Could you at least try not to say things like that with a child’s face? It’s unsettling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa’s smirk widened. “So, what do you want? Surely you didn’t appear just to lecture me about my friendships.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking her head, the ancestor said, “This exam mirrors the ancient dragon coming-of-age trials. Your strategy to target A-level creatures is bold. I approve—dragons shouldn’t waste their time nibbling on crumbs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But,” her tone shifted to seriousness, “a test like this involves countless uncertainties. You’ll face unexpected challenges and must make your own decisions. I cannot intervene.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know,” Noa replied. “Just watch me from here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancestor smiled faintly. Despite her harsh demeanor, she admired Noa’s determination. “Good. Go forth, child of the Silver Dragons, and face your destiny.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...It’s just an exam. Could you tone down the dramatics?” Noa quipped, shaking her head as the vision faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the exam was about to begin, Noa and Helena stood ready at the forest’s edge, prepared to face the challenges ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>",1066,"2026-06-06T15:09:44.610Z",1,"novelbin.me","f0b8d4f9e3dd30884ade160298c38f9222f2888c4a29feaffbafcdf4c5576b54","shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-chapter-498","shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-chapter-496",914,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-cover.jpg"]