The Third Prince Of Darkness

However, Roxanne was going to be subjected to a test tomorrow, so she needed to rest well. After all, I didn't want her to go there tired and weak. Therefore, I lay beside her in bed and gently pulled her toward me. When Roxanne noticed me getting closer, despite being too tired to even open her eyes, her hands drifted down from my stomach.

I caught her small soft hand, pulled it towards my mouth, and gently kissed her cold fingers.

"Rest, Roxy. Tomorrow is a very important day for you," I whispered.

"Mhmmm, thank you…" Roxanne replied.

She really did look like she was very sleepy. But it was completely normal for her to be tired. We had been traveling for days in a bumpy carriage without stopping. Now, lying on such a comfortable and cozy bed, I felt exhaustion to my bones as well. So, after kissing Roxanne on the forehead, I closed my eyes and fell into a deep sleep within just a few seconds.

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In the morning, when I woke up, Roxanne was still in a deep sleep. With the first rays of light shining into the room, I slowly got out of bed. After a quick shower, I looked at Roxanne, who was still asleep, and then got up and headed to the kitchen. Today was an important day for her, and I wanted to prepare breakfast beforehand.

The Dragon Academy test she was going to take would present her with a tough challenge, but I had faith in her abilities.

I quickly prepared breakfast and then woke Roxanne. She opened her eyes slightly and looked at me with a sleepy expression. "Something smells wonderful…" she said, smiling. I placed the breakfast on the small table next to the bed and approached Roxanne to help her get up.

"Today is a big day," I said, stroking Roxanne's cheek. "Are you ready for the test?"

As Roxanne took a piece of bread in her hand, she shyly nodded her head. She was probably impressed by the breakfast I had prepared with my own hands. Honestly, most women had some common traits. Many had long hair compared to men, and they had two large breasts, while another commonality among women was that they loved it when the man they cared about prepared breakfast for them.

I don't know why, but it was something that greatly affected women. After we both had our breakfast, Roxanne went to the bathroom.

After a while, Roxanne came out of the bathroom and entered the room to get dressed. No matter how much I saw, I couldn't help but be amazed. Roxanne's body deserved to have poems written about it. Her body was perfect, as if crafted with delicate artistry by the gods. Although I had never been interested in sculpture in my life, I would very much like to make a statue of Roxanne right now.

Her breasts, neither too big nor too small, her waist that curved like the most perfect wave in the sea, her soft abdomen with a delicate navel in the center, and just below that, her most striking feature, her full hips that resembled jelly, supported by her thick thighs, and finally, the smallest and most delicate feet I had ever seen on Roxanne.

And when all this body combined with her flawless face, Roxanne looked like a goddess. Probably, all those supermodels from my old world would pale in comparison to Roxanne. Of course, her beauty was not just about her appearance. Roxanne's grace combined with an inner nobility made her even more attractive. And last but not least, she was extremely loyal to me.

Unlike my relationships with other women, I was sure that she would never leave me. While her deep love for me sometimes worried me, I loved this side of her. After getting dressed, Roxanne looked at me and smiled. "I'm ready," she said. The determination in her eyes showed that she was prepared for the upcoming test.

Despite my thoughts while looking at her, my face wore a very serious expression. I stood up, walked toward Roxanne, held her by the waist, and gently kissed her lips. After pulling away from the shocked and immediately blushing Roxanne, I caressed her cheeks and looked into her eyes.

"You will succeed. Now, let's go."

Roxanne nodded slightly and looked at me with a shy smile on her face. Her blushing in such a sweet way always made me happy. Inside, feeling how much she loved me not only felt good but also reminded me that the bond between us was getting stronger. I had complete faith in her. I had no doubt that Roxanne would pass this test.

As we left the room, she gently held my hand. As we silently made our way through the corridors, Roxanne's tight grip on my hand showed that she was a bit nervous and that she needed me. Even this small gesture illustrated how strong the bond between us was.

When we reached the hotel exit, a bright morning sun greeted us outside. As we walked toward the portal, I could feel Roxanne's heart racing with excitement. On the outside, she appeared calm and focused, but inside, a storm was brewing. Still, knowing that I would be by her side hopefully had a calming effect.

When I reached the palace-like structure around the portal, I took one last look at the portal that soared toward the sky. It was probably 15-20 meters long, and honestly, I didn't know its width. There were two massive, intimidating dragon statues beside the entrance. Roxanne and I entered together, and I walked through the crowd, clearing the way for Roxanne.

Eventually, we reached the area where officials were sitting behind a large table. I quickly registered Roxanne. Of course, the line was long, but luckily there were plenty of officials, so we didn't have to wait too long.

After that, I played the role of clearing the path for Roxanne once more. Fortunately, without any unwanted issues, I brought Roxanne to the door of the testing area. I couldn't enter the other side, and here I had to say goodbye to Roxanne. Despite the loud noise of the crowd, I leaned down toward Roxanne and whispered in her ear,

"Everything will be alright; trust yourself. Just remember what I told you."

Roxanne turned to me, her eyes reflecting both worry and determination. For a brief moment, we looked into each other's eyes. At that moment, we felt how much we trusted one another. With a faint smile appearing on her lips, she nodded slightly.

"Thank you... I love you," she said quietly. Then she hugged me tightly, and we stayed like that for a while. After releasing me, she took a deep breath and stepped into the testing area.

As I watched her, I felt a strange emotion inside me. I knew how well Roxanne had prepared for this test, but I still wondered how everything would turn out. I wanted her to succeed more than anything else, but this was not just a test of skills; it was also a test of her self-confidence.

Although the content of the entrance test to the Dragon Academy changed constantly, all tests had one thing in common: they took place in a mental realm. That was why I was a bit anxious. After all, if I existed in the context of Roxanne's mental exam, she might fail. For example, it could have been a mental test that should have killed me.

Sighing deeply, I turned back and made my way through the crowd again. Now, all I had to do was sit and wait for Roxanne to return, but considering that the test could last for hours, it was going to be quite a boring wait.

I stepped outside the testing area and immediately entered a cafe-like place across the street. It was quiet here, but there was a palpable tension in the air. The relatives of the other candidates were sitting here, waiting patiently like I was. I sat for a while, thinking about Roxanne. The journey we had shared was a tough one, but Roxanne had faced every challenge head-on.

I had complete faith in her, but I couldn't suppress the anxiety bubbling inside me.

What would I do if Roxanne failed the test and couldn't enter the Dragon Academy? I actually had a few ideas and even some backup plans. However, I still needed her at the Dragon Academy, and I believed she would be safer with me.

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Hours passed. Time seemed to have come to a standstill. Waiting became more and more difficult with each passing minute. Occasionally, the door would open, and some candidates would come out, having completed their tests. From time to time, I would step outside and walk around the city, making the time seem to pass more quickly.

The sun had already set, and Roxanne had been in there for at least 10 hours. This was much longer than expected.

Although the duration of each test varied from person to person, most of the time it didn't exceed 10 hours. However, the length of time it was taking was actually a good sign. A long duration indicated the strength of the person taking the test. As the hours passed, I began to form more ideas about the difficulty of the test.

Roxanne staying inside for such a long time could indicate that she was exhibiting a truly powerful mind and abilities. However, it also made me think about how challenging the obstacles she faced in the mental realm might be.

As I sat in the café, I noticed that the relatives of the other waiting candidates were gradually leaving. Finally, only a few people remained in the café. Of course, not all the relatives of those taking the test were waiting in this café. The wait was getting harder with each passing minute. When everyone finally left the café, I was the last one left, and I was getting impatient.

The possibility that something might have happened to Roxanne gnawed at me from the inside. Yet, I had complete faith in her strength and abilities. Her long stay was a testament to her resilience, but still, my worries wouldn't subside.

After a while, the door finally opened, and I met a pair of red eyes. It took me a second to recognize to whom these red eyes belonged. Roxanne was running toward me... No, it was more like she was running in slow motion. For a moment, she seemed like she was about to stumble. I immediately stood up and ran toward her.

In her eyes, I could see both exhaustion and a slight smile.

"I did it," Roxanne said in a tired but happy tone. She tried to hide the tears that welled up in her eyes, but she couldn't conceal her joy. "I'll be coming to the academy with you…" Her voice sounded extremely tired, and as I held her in my arms, I felt she might faint at any moment. I had never seen her this exhausted before.

Quickly, I scooped her up like a princess and began walking toward the hotel. Roxanne had already rested her head on my chest and fallen asleep in my arms...

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Unfortunately I've been having some problems in my personal life lately, so I haven't been able to upload a few chapters, sorry about that! But from now on I will continue to upload at least one chapter every day as always