Chapter 1

In my first life, I, Lyra, was the Dragon Crown Princess. Yet, I fell in love with a common black snake, Dorian.

I willingly gave him my precious dragon scales-a piece of my very essence-so he could fully transform into a dragon.

But the moment he transformed, he plunged a sword into my heart. Then, he turned and knelt before my sister, pledging his allegiance to her.

It was then I realized Dorian had always been my sister Celeste's puppet.

"Sister," Celeste had said, "You have no ambition. You care more for love than power. What future could the Dragonkin have in your hands?"

"The throne belongs to the strong!"

If only you had told me you wanted the position earlier, I would have gladly handed it to you. Why did it have to cost me my life?

Consumed by rage, I drew my last breath.

When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day I first met Dorian.

This time, I shoved Dorian directly into Celeste's arms and immediately named her the new Dragon Crown Princess.

Ditching that burdensome duty, I chose a low-ranking white snake, named Kian. But he was by far the most stunning in his human form. I brought him back to my chambers.

Every day, I indulged in beauty and savored fine wines.

Celeste ruled well. The Dragonkin prospered.

But when the Archdemons came to slaughter our kind, and I fought until my strength was gone, Kian suddenly unleashed an immense power, transforming on the spot into a majestic Golden-scaled Divine Dragon. His power shook the very foundations of the heavens.

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