I Became a Cute Little Dragon Princess and Now She’s Obsessed with Me Chapter 99 : Chapter 99

Chapter 99. I’ve Always Been Watching You

Although Gladys was currently wearing the Empire’s light armor, nestled in her embrace, all the tension and panic Erika had felt earlier disappeared completely.

Resting her cheek against Gladys’s chest, Erika looked up and blinked her big eyes.

“Gladys, how did you know I was here?”

“I’ve always been watching you.”

With a gentle smile, Gladys reached out and softly caressed Erika’s hair. “After what happened with the Cage last ti, how could I not worry?”

The mont she heard that, Erika instantly understood why Gladys had arrived so quickly.

She quietly turned her gaze toward Vanessa.

At the sa ti, Vanessa—who was checking Veronica’s condition—noticed Erika’s gaze. She turned to look and even smiled.

No need to ask—she had definitely told Gladys about Erika asking her for a job!

…

“You? Looking for a job?”

“That’s right, .”

“I’m really good. I can do anything. And… and I don’t want Gladys to be too tired. I want to be independent.

That way, I can also buy gifts for Gladys sotis… After all, she’s already working so hard to take care of . I don’t want her to worry too much.”

…

Recalling how she had said those words to Vanessa, Erika’s little face instantly flushed red with embarrassnt.

She was certain Vanessa had told Gladys about that too!

Turning back, Erika found Gladys looking at her with a smile in her eyes.

She definitely knew!

Ahhh—!

So embarrassing! Vanessa, that traitor!

And as Gladys watched the expression on the little girl in her arms shift mont by mont, she gently lifted Erika’s bottom, raising her slightly, then pressed her own cheek tenderly against Erika’s.

Their cheeks touched, and Gladys’s dark hair fell softly over Erika’s shoulder. Erika could clearly feel her warm breath at her ear.

Her face turned even redder.

Erika wanted to say sothing, but then she noticed Gladys’s hand pressed against her lower back.

She was holding her even tighter now.

“Erika, thank you… for being willing to work for my sake.

But do you know what I truly want? It’s not a comfortable life, or gifts, or surprises.

What I want most… is for you to grow up happily.

I’ll support you in doing anything—but I don’t want you doing sothing that makes you unhappy just because of .

If working makes you unhappy, that’s okay. I’ll protect everything for you, alright, sweetheart?”

“Gladys, I… I… didn’t…”

Stamring a little, Erika hadn’t expected that Gladys had been paying such close attention to her all along.

She knew about Erika working as a maid. And when everything happened on Bradley Street today, she was the first one to rush over.

“I’m not blaming you.

What happened today was the responsibility of the Empire’s soldiers. They failed to arrive in ti—it was their dereliction of duty.”

Gently rubbing Erika’s small head, she didn’t let her continue.

“Alright, let’s go ho, Erika.”

“Okay…”

Obediently nodding.

Erika didn’t say anything else. She simply buried her face back into Gladys’s embrace.

Forget it, no use trying to explain anything.

Because… Gladys seed to be the one who understood her best in this entire world.

…

“Captain Gladys, what do you think? We did okay tonight, right?”

At that mont, Will and Lyan ca up together.

Earlier, when facing Dervick, they had jumped straight in without hesitation.

After all, going up against a Saint-rank Powerhouse took imnse courage.

“You did well. Thank you, both of you.”

This ti, Gladys didn’t show her usual sternness—instead, she sincerely thanked them.

At the sa ti, Erika, still resting in Gladys’s arms, obediently smiled at the two of them.

“Thank you, uncles!”

“Haha, no need for that, little Erika. This is our duty!”

“Exactly! You’re Captain Gladys’s little princess. Of course we wouldn’t let anything happen to you, hahaha…”

“Right! Honestly, little Erika, you don’t need to go work as a maid. You’re still young—and those nobles aren’t as easy to deal with as you think.”

“…”

Hearing them ntion being a maid, Erika finally realized she was still wearing her little maid outfit.

Flushing, she quickly tugged the hem of her skirt down, then looked up at Gladys with big, pleading eyes.

“Gladys, let’s… let’s go ho now!”

“Mhm.”

With a soft nod and a smile, Gladys handed over the rest to Vanessa. Then she carried Erika all the way ho, back to their cozy little nest.

…

As soon as they got ho, Erika rushed to take off her maid outfit.

But before she could change, Gladys pulled her into the bathroom.

The hot water had already been prepared, and Erika was carried into the tub.

Splash…

As both of them sank into the water, warm steam rose and spilled over.

Water flowed over their skin, and Gladys’s smooth, radiant body, glistening with beads of water, was fully exposed.

As for Erika—even though she had bathed with Gladys many tis before—her little face still blushed like a budding peach blossom, shy and flustered.

Gladys seed used to Erika’s bashful nature by now.

From behind, she gently embraced Erika, her jade-like hand resting on Erika’s waist, softly caressing her.

“Feeling tired?”

“Ah… tired? What do you an?”

Feeling the warmth of her touch, Erika answered in a quiet voice.

“I ant your body.”

Pulling her closer, Gladys rested her cheek on Erika’s shoulder. Her red lips, ward by the steam of the bath, whispered gently.

“Half-dragon transformation drains a lot of stamina. Before I arrived… you transford, didn’t you?”

“Mhm…”

Erika nodded and bit her lip.

“It really was exhausting at first… but… once you ca, Gladys, I didn’t feel tired anymore.”

She spoke from the heart.

That’s exactly how Erika had felt in that mont.

The half-dragon transformation had drained her so much her legs had gone weak, but the instant Gladys arrived, all the tension and strain in her expression seed to lt away.

“How’s life at the academy? How do you feel about it?” Gladys asked softly again.

“It’s alright… I’ve learned a lot of useful things. And I think my Dragon Core Crystal has fused a little…”

“That’s still not enough~ sweetheart.”

Smiling gently, Gladys reached out and pinched Erika’s little tummy.

“When I arrived at the scene, I saw your legs wobbling from exhaustion.”

“Gladys! You… you noticed and still asked!”

“That’s why—you need to let your body get used to the half-dragon form. That way, you won’t feel so tired in the future.”

Hearing that, Erika was a bit surprised.

“Gladys… didn’t you use to tell not to transform?”

“It’s different now. You need that power to protect yourself. But still, be careful—not to let anyone discover your Dragon heritage.”

“Then… how do I get used to it?”

“Very simple.”

As she spoke, Gladys parted her red lips and gently bit Erika’s earlobe—just like always.

“Hii~”

A shiver like electricity rushed through Erika’s body. Her little tail popped out of the bathtub with a splash. At the sa ti, the horns on her head and her wings appeared as well.

“Gladys… not again…”

Lifting her head with a pout, Erika looked at her with red eyes full of shy complaints.

But Gladys only smiled and rubbed her damp hair.

“This is how you learn to use your half-dragon power.

If you’re not using your power actively, your body won’t feel tired.

So, from now on, when you’re ho with —just stay in this form. Once you’re used to it, you won’t get tired when you use it seriously.”