I Became a Cute Little Dragon Princess and Now She’s Obsessed with Me Chapter 85
After scolding Erika, Veronica pointed to her wheelchair.
"Little Jasmine Flower, come here."
"Okay. What now, Miss Sunflower?"
"Too formal. I’m older than you—call me Sunflower Sis."
"...Sunflower Sis..."
Muttering the name at the corner of her lips, Erika felt like she’d become Veronica’s little toy.
Sigh~ So this is the life of a part-timer…
When can I get off work already—?!
"Push me to the bedroom upstairs."
"Got it."
Grabbing the wheelchair handles, Erika struggled slightly due to her height, but luckily Veronica wasn’t heavy, so she pushed her up to the third floor with little effort.
The third-floor bedroom was minimalist—just a large bed with curtains and a small vanity. The rest of the space was an open balcony.
Under Veronica’s direction, Erika pushed her over to a small, fixed table on the balcony—this was clearly a spot meant for enjoying the view.
The starry sky sparkled above like a vast celestial tapestry.
The milky-white galaxy stretched across the heavens, and the moon hung like a radiant gem in the sky.
The boundless night gave one the illusion of falling into the stars.
"There’s fruit in the room," Veronica said again. "Go wash some, Little Jasmine Flower, and bring it over."
“Okay.”
Once again assigned a chore, Erika pouted and obediently turned to fetch the fruit. As she washed the large plate of fruit, she couldn’t resist the temptation to taste it first.
She might have a particular weakness for meat, but fruit was still a thousand times better than vegetables.
Her tongue licked her lips. She was just about to sneak a bite—But her gaze flicked to Veronica.
...Better not.
This lady’s a weirdo—better to play it safe. She’d just scold me again.
Erika sighed and placed the plump fruit back in the basket, then returned it to the table. Just then, a flash streaked across the sky.
"A shooting star!"
Eyes wide with delight, Erika exclaimed—it was the first time she’d ever seen one in this world.
It zipped through the sky like a droplet of light splashing from the galaxy, cutting across the deep blue, then silently fell northward.
Hearing Erika’s excitement, Veronica asked:
“What does a shooting star look like?”
“It’s like… a star that streaks across the sky!”
Erika grinned brightly, her face full of joy.
"When one appears, you can make a wish—it’s said to be super effective!"
Without waiting for permission, Erika clasped her hands together and shut her eyes.
May I never lack food, never lack money, and always stay young and beautiful! Oh right, and may Gladys and Isana be just as lucky too!
Satisfied with her wish, she opened her eyes—only to see Veronica’s face turned toward her, not the sky.
…She’d forgotten. Veronica couldn’t see…
“Was the shooting star beautiful?” Veronica asked again.
“It was alright,” Erika replied, standing obediently beside her with her hands behind her back.
Veronica suddenly lifted a piece of fruit and placed it delicately between her lips. After chewing for a moment, she said:
“Little Jasmine Flower.”
“Yes, Sunflower Sis?”
“I don’t really understand why you’d make a wish to a falling star… But do you know how I see it?”
“How?”
“A rising sun brings hope. But a falling star—only darkness and destruction. It's a bad omen.”
"That’s nonsense."
Erika pouted. "Shooting stars are a brief, beautiful moment in the sky. They’re rare, and that rarity makes them special. Just like how our wishes aren’t easy to fulfill. So when we see one, we have to make a wish—because that might be our only chance."
“…That’s a unique perspective.”
Veronica didn’t disagree. She even smiled, clearly in a good mood, and popped another piece of fruit into her mouth.
Watching her eat so calmly made Erika's mouth water—but she was too shy to say anything.
Trying to change the subject, Erika blinked and asked, "Um… Sunflower Sis, I have a question."
“Ask. No need to ask for permission.”
“You can’t see, right? So why do you always sit on the balcony to watch the stars?”
“Who told you I came here to look at stars?”
Veronica chuckled and fidgeted with a piece of fruit between her fingers, not eating it this time.
"Listen closely. What can you hear?"
Erika squinted, confused, but tried.
Aside from the distant sounds of the southern city’s bustling crowd… nothing else.
“There’s nothing to hear?”
“It’s the sound of life,” Veronica said softly.
“Life?”
“Listen carefully… the laughter of children in the marketplace, the comedians, the ballads of bards... Isn’t that all life?”
Tch…
Erika wanted to roll her eyes. If she liked hearing that noise so much, why live so far from the bustle? But…She thought for a moment—maybe there’s a reason.
After all, this woman was blind. And it seemed like she couldn’t walk either…
Erika bit her lip and stayed silent, standing quietly behind her.
Clink.
Suddenly, Veronica tossed a small pouch into the air.
“Catch.”
Startled, Erika caught the pouch instinctively—gold coins.
She opened her mouth to speak, but Veronica beat her to it.
“That’s your pay for today, Little Jasmine Flower. You did well. Come again tomorrow.”
“Okay. Thank you.”
Erika happily tucked the pouch into her clothes.
Making money is easier than I thought…Even as a captain, Gladys might not earn five gold a day…
“Want some?”
Veronica tossed a fruit Erika’s way.
“N-not really…”
“Eat. I can hear your stomach growling, and you’ve been drooling.”
She noticed that too!?
Erika, flustered, wiped the corner of her mouth. Well, if she said so, then fine.
Her eyes locked on the biggest fruit in the basket.
Heh—been waiting for this!
She snatched it and bit in—sweet, juicy, and delicious.
Not bad at all.
And this Veronica lady? Not nearly as bad as the rumors made her out to be.