[{"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-512":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},1714326,2190,"Vol. 4 Ch. 77","shut-up-malevolent-dragon-i-don-t-want-to-have-a-chapter-512",512,"\u003Cp>Noa and Helena stood outside the training hall, nervously waiting for their turns. Moments ago, their instructor had announced the exam rules:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The promotion exam would be conducted as a closed combat simulation against the black-armored figures inside the hall. Magic usage was unrestricted. Principal Olette and Vice Principal Wilson would oversee each match from the stands, combining their evaluations with scores from the black-armored figures and the respective class instructors to determine the final grades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure fairness, each black-armored figure would participate in at least one to three matches. The young dragons drew lots to determine their opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena glanced at the number on her slip—1309.It indicated she would be facing the black-armored figure labeled 1309.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A number starting with 1… I’ll probably be up pretty early,” Helena murmured, her brows furrowing as her nervousness showed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was far more anxious than during the events in the Demonic Moon Forest. Back then, she had been paired with Noa. Having a close friend by her side had provided a sense of security that words couldn’t describe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this promotion exam followed the traditional format—one-on-one duels. The isolation made Helena’s nerves get the better of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as her unease reached a peak, a small, warm hand gently rested on her cold, trembling one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Helena turned her head to see Noa smiling at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa’s usual frosty expression softened into a determined, encouraging smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just do what you always do. Don’t worry, you’ll pass the exam for sure,” Noa reassured her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena looked down, the tension in her chest easing slightly. She flipped her hand over, interlacing her fingers with Noa’s to feel her warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This makes me feel a lot better,” Helena admitted softly.“But back in the forest, I was nothing but a burden to you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no such thing as being a burden. Say that again, and I’ll get mad,” Noa replied firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa didn’t view that day in the forest as Helena dragging her down. In those life-or-death moments, her inability to protect her friend only highlighted her own shortcomings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For days after, Noa had been reflecting on that experience. She often asked herself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*If I were stronger, could I have escaped with Helena before Dad arrived?**If I were stronger, could I have protected more of our companions before reinforcements came?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa held herself to impossibly high standards, often to the point of self-criticism. But when it came to Helena, her best friend, there was no way she could see this silly sea dragon girl as a hindrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright… I understand,” Helena said, smiling faintly. She clutched her number slip tightly.“1309… I’ll pass this exam no matter what.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Helena regain her composure, Noa finally felt relieved enough to smile back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, by the way, Noa, what number did you draw?”“I haven’t looked yet.”“Well, hurry up and check!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena leaned in curiously as Noa slowly unfolded her slip of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“9…5…2…7,” Noa read aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“9527? That’s your opponent?” Helena asked.“Yep. Looks like I’m going later,” Noa replied, staring at the simple four-digit number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, an unexplainable excitement bubbled up inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Am I getting nervous?**Or… is it something else?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa couldn’t put her finger on the feeling, but if she had to describe it more bluntly, it would be:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t wait to kick 9527’s butt as hard as I can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the instructor’s voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Students assigned to match 1309—Helena, Christina, please enter the hall and prepare. Your match will begin shortly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena’s breath hitched slightly, but she quickly steadied herself. She jumped off her seat and glanced back at Noa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I pass the exam, we’re going on a date, Noa.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a dramatic declaration, Helena. Are you risking your life just to go on a date with me? I’m almost moved to tears.”“Why do I feel like you’re holding back laughter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena chuckled, waving as she headed inside.“Alright, I’m going now.”“Good luck!” Noa called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena nodded and followed the other students into the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa remained outside, waiting for her turn. Bored, she opened her number slip again, muttering the digits under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“9527… 9527.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, just wait. I’m going to pummel your butt into oblivion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hyping herself up with that fiery declaration, Noa focused on steadying her nerves and avoiding any negative thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roughly half an hour later, Helena and her group emerged from the hall. The three young dragons bore traces of battle, their appearances slightly disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the instructors playing the black-armored figures had taken the exam seriously, showing no favoritism or leniency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena smoothed her messy hair and looked up, spotting Noa jogging toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did it go, Helena? Are you hurt?” Noa’s first concern was her friend’s wellbeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No injuries, I’m fine,” Helena reassured her with a smile.“Grades don’t matter as long as we’re safe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena shook her head, laughing softly. “I’m alright. Let’s sit for a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two returned to their previous spot, where Noa had prepared some water and snacks. Helena replenished her energy while describing the hall’s layout and the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the instructor continued calling out numbers for the next matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Students assigned to match 1428—Siri, Angel, please enter the hall and prepare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Students assigned to match 2317—Hugh, Bach, Sandy, please enter the hall and prepare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Students assigned to match 3328—Nancy, Aria, please enter the hall and prepare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon, nearly all the students had completed their exams. However, Noa and 9527’s names still hadn’t been called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even knowing she was scheduled toward the end, Noa couldn’t help feeling restless. The battle-hungry side of her was itching for action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several classmates who had already finished approached her, sharing their experiences and offering tips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From what we’ve seen, the instructors are serious, but they’ll go easy on you if needed. Just do your best, and you’ll pass,” Christina advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa nodded. “Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chatted, the training hall doors opened, and the previous group of students exited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noa noticed that their opponent numbers had started with 8. That meant…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Students assigned to match 9527—Noa, Melkvey, please enter the hall and prepare for the final match of the exam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Author’s Note:9527 is a nod to Stephen Chow’s film *Flirting Scholar,* where the protagonist goes undercover with the same number. 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