Star Iron: The Past and Present Life of the Gender-Swapped Dragon Lord

"We are able to gather here today to celebrate this moment because a great 'guardian' sacrificed himself to drive the scourge that has plagued this city for seven hundred years from our home."

"Cocolia Rand's sacrifice has opened a new chapter in our history. The snowstorm outside the city walls will gradually subside, and the expansion of the Rift will surely be suppressed by the offensive of the Iron Guard."

"..."

"To those in the lower tiers—I cannot ask for your forgiveness, because my own experience has told me that these past ten years have left you with too many scars."

"But I crave your cooperation. Because we all know very well that without your perseverance and hard work, the revival of Belleburg will be impossible... and the survival of civilization will be impossible."

"..."

"In addition... I would also like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to several of Belloberg's guests."

"Everyone must have seen what happened that day: the dragon's shadow that blotted out the sky, the flames that soared into the heavens... It was their arrival that brought hope to this world that was on the verge of decay."

"But before we achieve this goal, please allow me to humbly lead the way for now..."

"I, Bronya Rand, the nineteenth Guardian of Berloberg, hereby swear—"

On the high platform, the young Great Guardian solemnly swore an oath, while the cheers of the people below grew ever louder.

The gloom of many years seemed to have been swept away, the blue sky was clearer than any yesterday, and the wind and snow seemed to have stopped for the sake of hope.

The future that has been longed for for thousands of years seems to have sprouted new buds of spring.

Footsteps sounded, and the dusty door was pushed open, releasing a pungent smell of alcohol and medicine.

"Dragon... Thinking back on it, it was truly awe-inspiring."

"I never expected that Miss Danheng, who looks so gentle and weak, would end up being relied upon by her."

"That big blue dragon almost scared me to death. I thought a huge cloth had been placed over the sky."

"..."

crunch--

Bronya and Seele arrived at Natasha's clinic carrying some medicine. Seeing the silent group of people inside, they hesitated before speaking.

"...Is Miss Danheng still not awake?"

However, she was met with silence.

Looking for help, Natasha, the only doctor present, sighed.

“Miss Himeko, Mr. Walter, Danheng’s health should be fine.”

Natasha sat opposite Walter, while Himeko sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the girl with her eyes closed, seemingly lost in thought.

Walter adjusted his glasses and nodded.

"Hmm... I'd say Danheng's body is healthier than anyone I've ever seen, even..."

Natasha glanced at the pile of discarded needles in the corner, looking at the needles that were either broken or twisted with a bit of helplessness.

I recalled trying to do a blood test earlier, but the needle made a crisp sound when it pierced my skin.

Ding--

At the time, young Natasha had no idea that this B sound would become the most unforgettable sound of her medical career.

The incredibly hard dragon scales blocked any attempt to violate the girl's body, while the incredibly fragile needles were replaced one after another.

In the end, Natasha gave up and, with a melancholy expression, chose the oldest and most ancient method.

Take the pulse.

"Everyone, the search results are in..."

With a blank expression, Dan Heng pushed open the door and walked away, but everyone could hear the complex emotions in his tone.

Dan Heng pulled out a list, his eyes twitching slightly.

"This appearance is documented in the think tank."

Danheng's voice was somewhat muffled, but everyone selectively ignored it.

"The Vidyadharas, descendants of the 'Immortal' dragons, currently mostly reside on the Celestial Ship."

In just one short sentence, the origin of the girl in the bed was explained clearly.

"A dragon? Is Sister Danheng really a dragon?"

March 7th, who was leaning against the window with his chin resting on his hand, suddenly opened his eyes wide, looking incredulous.

"I thought Sister Danheng was lying to us back then."

The focus on March 7th still surprised everyone, but no one cared about what Danheng had said at the time.

The person in question is still lying unconscious in bed.

"The Vidyadhara clan..."

Walter stroked his chin and whispered.

"I have a vague recollection of this. I've encountered someone with a similar appearance to Danheng in the universe before. He also claimed to be a Vidyadhara from the Immortal Ship."

Walter frowned as he looked at the girl's delicate pointed ears.

"But what about the dragon horns... was it because that person went into hiding back then, or was there some other reason?"

After pondering for a long time without finding an answer, Walter sighed.

And that half of a dragon horn on the left—the girl's past isn't simple either.

It's probably not a pleasant memory.

With so little information, we can't guess anything.

Looking at Dan Heng, whose expression was complicated, Walter and Himeko exchanged a glance and gave up the idea of ​​asking.

Let's just wait. Since there's nothing wrong, he'll wake up sooner or later.

Now they should do, and it's the only thing they can do.

All we can do is wait.

The dim light shone on the girl's exquisite face and asymmetrical dragon horns on the bed, creating a somewhat poignant scene.

……

In the "dream," Gu Hai and Dan Heng are sitting face to face.

The lake, which was originally divided into two sections, is now almost completely connected, leaving only a spherical space large enough to enclose the two people where they are.

So...you are me?

Looking at the girl in front of him, who was in the same Dragon Lord state as himself, Dan Heng gave an answer he had already guessed.

But when the moment of truth finally arrived, I still felt a sense of disorientation.

It felt like some kind of shackle in my heart had been broken.

He had many things he wanted to say, but when he saw the girl's half-broken dragon horn and broken dragon tail, he condensed all his words into one sentence.

"It must be very bitter, right?"

Long Zun Dan Heng was stunned for a moment, clearly somewhat surprised.

With a soft chuckle, the girl with dragon horns took a sip of tea.

Who asks themselves if they're suffering?

I paused for a moment, savoring the bitterness of the tea leaves in my mouth.

"If I had to put it into words... it's bitter."

"But that's all in the past."

Danheng didn't speak, but silently condensed the water flow into a teapot and poured water into the empty cup of the girl in front of him.

"It seems you have completely mastered this power as well."

"The day I leave is not far off."

The girl's smile held a mixture of relief, joy, and regret.

"why?"

"what why?"

"Why choose me?"

Dan Heng met the girl's gaze, his voice trembling slightly.

"Those who were virtuous friends in their past lives will become their teachers in their next."

"Isn't that what we've always said?"

The dragon-dignified girl tilted her head in confusion, her eyes full of bewilderment, finding the words of the person in front of her strange.

As if she had thought of something, the dragon-dwelling girl smiled knowingly.

"It's just that, strictly speaking, we don't have that kind of relationship."

"You are me, and I am you... Is the 'past life' you remember truly what you believe it to be?"

Dan Heng stood there dumbfounded, his heart surging with turbulent waves. As his thoughts trembled, the waters of heaven and earth gradually merged, forming a vast ancient sea.

The Dragon Lord girl shook her head, noticing the magnificent crown that was gradually growing on Dan Heng's head.

"so good……"

With a smile playing on her lips, the girl's figure gradually transformed into specks of light and drifted away. The two lakes, one above the other, gradually merged, eventually leaving only a small, egg-shaped space.

The water enveloped the girl, her laughter echoing across the sea like the sound of a mirror shattering. Points of light passed through the water and entered Danheng's body, bringing with them countless fragments of the past.

"Having experienced it myself, I guess I can be considered a 'wise teacher' now."

"Haha... It's quite novel to be your own mentor."