The twisted way to fall in love with a dragon

In the center of Shiga Circle, the kingdom that has been gradually destroyed by Aisakapu and annexed, there is Lake Loquat, the largest and oldest lake in Yamato Continent.

Loquat Lake, which occupies one-sixth of the land of Shiga country, is about five or six times the area of ​​Inawash White Lake. Like Inawash White Lake, it also inhabits ancient water-dwelling creatures that are different from phantom beasts. , they often haunt the deepest part of the lake.

Because of the large area and numerous ancient creatures, no one has done any investigation on the central part of the lake until now.

Among treasure hunters, there are also rumors that Loquat Lake seems to have sunken ancient civilization relics, but it is widely known that entering the center of the lake by boat is tantamount to never returning.

Part of the ruins of Inawashabai Lake protrudes above the water surface, so it is clear at a glance, but the lake surface of Lake Loquat, which is more than six times larger, has been shrouded in mist, so not to mention the other side, even the central part cannot be seen clearly.

Even so, on days when the wind is strong, black shadows like islands can still be seen from time to time in the middle of the lake.

If it was a real island, it should be visible anytime.But sometimes it doesn't seem to exist.

Is it a floating island?or not?If not an island, then what is it?

Mirages, ships left by ancient civilizations, groups of ancient creatures, algae that flourish in seasons, super-giant creatures that inhabit the deepest parts, and so on.It is a phantom created by the souls of the people who died in the lake to attract the living—there is also such a saying.

Numerous inferences formed topics in the tavern where adventurers gathered, and also became the seeds of quarrels.

Although Arkenjell was just a bystander and never participated in this kind of debate, but Dorma, who often partnered with him, would always gather around chatty adventurers.Yakenjer couldn't help but think of them talking late into the night, beer glasses in hand, foam splashing from the corners of their mouths.

Not so much for his own curiosity, but rather for the best gift for his good friend, the general, the young man who thought so, asked Ulan to fly at a low altitude over Loquat Lake.

Long has the personality of a love slave who will try his best to fulfill the request of his beloved, even if it is somewhat reluctant, and Ulan Pok, who seems cold and indifferent at first glance, is no exception.

No matter what, if you want to go to Jiaodu with the shortest distance, you must pass through the sky above Loquat Lake.The reason why I have been flying high in the sky until now is because I don't want people who see the appearance of a dragon to panic.Now, the only people who would be surprised to see the black dragon crossing Loquat Lake are the ancient creatures that inhabited the lake.The rest is to enter the religious capital at this height and land in front of the headquarters of the religious order, which is enough to prove the threat to the high-level members of the religious order and the existence of dragons.

Ulan Pok, which has surpassed the former border, lowered its flight altitude when it approached the largest lake on the mainland.

"The air is different. The smell of water is strong."

Facing the young man who was muttering in his hand, Long asked.

『There is an island in the middle of the lake, do you want to fall? 』

"No, as long as you can see something. It's probably not a safe place."

Yakanjill declined after careful consideration.When he didn't have a suitable job as a mercenary, he also acted like an adventurer.He had learned from accumulated experience how foolish it was to act only out of curiosity.

Setting foot on the ruins of ancient civilization means double life danger.Traps and killing devices are immediate dangers.But the most important thing is the indirect danger.If it is a place or object that has been cursed, it will face a death that is much more terrifying than the simple death of being caught in a trap.

It is a pity that not all the curses of the ancients encountered so far can be purified with holy magic.The power and irrationality of the negative feelings of dead humans are sometimes beyond the comprehension of the living.

The oldest and largest relic in the lake - if this is a place to worship the gods believed by the ancients, it is not inconceivable that they will be cursed when they invade the forbidden area.Now is not the time to waste time on that kind of thing.

Suddenly, a huge shadow emerged from the bottom of the lake and cut through the water surface, and a huge head that could not be distinguished from a fish or a beast emerged.It protruded its jagged sharp teeth, and jumped towards Ulan Bok, who was flying continuously at low altitude.The pitch-black dragon didn't avoid it, but gracefully bent its head and exhaled the dragon's breath of flames.

The head of the ancient creature bathed in the high-heat dragon's breath turned into black charcoal before it even had time to scream, and the slender body half still in the water lost its momentum and fell down.The head that fell on the water shattered into pieces, and soon, creatures of all sizes in the water surrounded the corpses that became bait.

Although the young man wrapped in Ulan's hands couldn't see a series of scenes at all, he could roughly imagine what happened.

"Is it impossible for phantom beasts and ancient creatures to communicate with each other?"

"I've never heard of it.There are also those guys in the underworld, always very hungry, just thinking about how to eat me. 』

"If you want to treat an invincible dragon as food, you are too ignorant."

"Eat when you're hungry.This is the law of nature.I only know that those 'ancient beings' who ate were much stronger than that pervert. 』

Ulan Pok's tone contained intense disgust and anger.

The two dragons vying for the throne are the possessors of two opposing spirits, the healthy and the sick.Considering the direction of their battle in the future, Arkenjell became somewhat melancholy.

The "too cute to eat" twist doesn't quite apply to this super-serious teenager.If I like it, it's the type to make a little breakthrough with a concentrated attack of "I love you".Russell Grove, on the other hand, is a pervert who gets emotional by torturing his opponent to the point of death.Yake was once almost caught by such a man in the mercenary era, so he was very aware of Ulan's disgust.

Although nibbling is one of the manifestations of sex, if it reaches the point of killing and eating, even a carnivorous dragon is a standard "pervert", right?

"If it's unnatural, I think our relationship is unnatural enough."

"That's okay.It was originally agreed by both parties.I love Arkenjell and can't remember giving anyone trouble. 』

"Did I say trouble when I didn't agree? How do you explain this?"

"If the result is good, there is no problem. 』

The young man who was leaning against the equipment and luggage laughed when he heard the wayward boy's answer.

"It's okay to do it yourself, but it's unforgivable for others to do it. As a king, this attitude is not welcome. Your Majesty the King of Monsters."

"I didn't say I wanted Yaconjell.Still, is Yaconjell trying to confuse me with that pervert? 』

"How is that possible! Even at that time, I could at least understand the difference in the way of love between you and him... He is very pitiful. With such a way of love, both myself and the other party will only be unhappy."

Although Yake, who accidentally showed sentimentality, felt a little self-loathing for the arrogance of his beloved self, but the boy who was not sentimental was still very strict with Silver Dragon.

"He just jumped into it because he liked that situation. He didn't need sympathy at all. That kid was just intoxicated by his twisted enthusiasm.It's not limited to me, as long as it can make him burn that kind of enthusiasm, it doesn't matter to anyone. 』

"If you made an oath with the Demon King, wouldn't it be so easy to bring him back to the underworld? Even if you bring him back, if he fights with you again, wouldn't it become a vicious circle?"

『I will find a way, this is the king's duty. 』

"It's you who should sympathize. Although I really feel sorry for you like this, I'm very happy to be with you like this."

"Do you think I'm unhappy? 』

It was as if he was a different person when he rejected the Silver Dragon. The surprisingly gentle tone in the question made the young man smile.

"It's great to be together like this. From the looks of others, maybe I'm just saying perfunctory words. It's really a pity that I can't see you growing up by my side. I really want to watch you grow taller, You who have changed a little bit."

『That’s something that only Arkanzel can take advantage of.Because I can only see Yakanjel when he grows up. 』

"I haven't changed much, it's just that I've grown taller. I've always been mistaken for a woman. There was a period when I yearned for Thomas's physique, but I gave up because I thought it didn't suit my face. "

The young man said mockingly.Only this is an inferiority complex that has not been overcome until now.He used to think that when he grew up, the misfortune caused by his beautiful appearance would disappear.Although he knew that his lack of a masculine appearance was also due to his grandfather Dandarion's inheritance, the feeling of inferiority would not disappear because of this.

"I can't say that about humans, but the appearance of a dragon is a vessel that matches the soul.No matter what kind of creature it transforms into, it will not be different from its essence. 』

"You will definitely become a man like King Lei Fang, right? You are indeed the ancestors, you seem to be."

Ulan Pok was silent for a moment, as if thinking.

"how could be?His soul should be quite different from mine.It's not so much because of blood relationship, maybe it's because they are both black dragons that they have similar impressions. 』

"Although the Demon King and I look like twins on the outside, are they similar in soul? I can't believe it."

『Maybe Arcanjell will find it annoying, but it really feels like it. 』

As the thoughtful but indifferent boy had mentioned beforehand, Yakenzel found it annoying.

—and very annoying.

The original hatred of enemies, close relatives' hatred and jealousy overlapped and reached the peak.

"Yeah. You seem to like Dandarion quite a bit."

"Don't say that.My number one is Yaconjell which is constant. 』

"Then he is the second place? In other words, this appearance and soul are very suitable for your taste."

"I don't like people just because of their looks.The object of the Dragon Club oath is only one person in a lifetime. 』

"If the order of meeting was reversed, you might have made an oath to him. There seems to be only this level of difference between the first and second place."

"Are you doubting the oath of the dragon? 』

Yake never once doubted Ulan's sincerity.Just thinking of the tragedy of Dandarion and his female dragon king, if one wrong step is his own end, he will feel heartache.However, Yake finds it unforgivable for Ulan Boke's consistent gentle attitude towards those who may chase him down.

"Didn't you do a lot of words and deeds that would make people suspicious?"

『A dragon is different from a human! 』

"Sorry, I, a human, don't know what's different."

While flying over the continent's largest and oldest lake, the dragon and the oath-sworn quarrel continued for a long time, which was nothing but a lover's quarrel.Because no one can join the mediation, if this continues, it will become an uncontrollable sinister atmosphere, the two of them are suddenly surrounded by thick milky white mist.Not even the protruding toes can be seen.

"It's unusual to have such a heavy fog. It's magic."

"It's clearly fog, but why can't I feel the movement of the water spirit?" 』

"Because it's not elven magic, right?—Whether it's the present, the past, or the future, the God's Eye that watches over the world will confuse people's hearts with false appearances..."

After experiencing such intense consumption just last night, but using this body to chant the holy magic spell again, the pitch-black dragon was taken aback by the swearer's chaos.

"Yarkenjell!I don't feel in danger.You obviously haven't fully recovered yet, so don't mess around! 』

"...--'Phantom Elimination'!"

From the body of the young man who had finished singing, white and pure light erupted in an instant, and the fog disappeared as the light spread.

They flew over the green island.

Although Yake can't see it, the diameter and length of the oval island raised in the center is about ten times the total length of Ulan, which is just enough to put down the city iceberg, the base of the Holy United Army.Covering the entire island are trees that have never been seen before.Thick oval leaves grow radially from the front of the trunk.If it flew a little lower, the leaves would have rubbed against Ulan's body.

"Suddenly rushed into the fog.Before that, Kiri and Shima were not even in shadow. 』

"Because we are too close to the island, we can't be fooled, so it turned into fog, right?"

『Are you saying that there is something on this island that you have to hide? 』

Ulan Pok stopped advancing and began to circle around the island.

"Although there is a small island in the distance, only this big island has vegetation.I can't feel the breath of birds and small animals, which is very strange. 』

While explaining to the young man, Ulan deepened his doubts about the island.In this way, even if Yake wants to land, he will not let him down.

Confused by the shadow of the dragon reflected in the dark green lake, another ancient creature floated up.The serpent-like creature with its huge head that seemed to be smeared with mucus cunningly attacked its prey from behind, trying to pull him into the water.

"What a hassle! ’The Huanjuan muttered.

The head of the ancient creature that flew out of the water, aiming at the dragon's hind legs, was severely swept by Ulan's tail.The mouth opened wide to the ear, and the head was surrounded by blood mist and instantly shattered.The pieces of meat and bones scattered around became bait, and large and small fish swam over in groups.

"...Dragon... Is that a dragon over there? 』

Suddenly there was a sound from the direction of the island, and Ulan Pok raised his height as if he jumped up.

"Who was the person who spoke to me just now?" 』

"It's me, my old turtle. 』

muffled voice.Like the sound the wind makes when it blows into a deep cave.Although he doesn't use his vocal cords to speak like a dragon, the voice that rang in his head reminded him of a thin and old man like a dead tree.

The small island in the distance started to move, slowly moving towards the direction where the dragon was.Emerging from the bottom of the water was the black rock that formed the foundation of the island, part of which was cracked and opened up and down.Those were golden eyes with elongated pupils, the eyes of a huge creature.

"Turtle...the entire body of this island is really a turtle's body!How can something so big float on water? 』

Before asking why he was called, Ulan asked the first question that came to mind.

Gold's eyes narrowed in laughter.

"Curiosity comes first, I'm still a child." 』

"Excuse me.What's wrong with saying weird things are weird? 』

"Okay, okay, I didn't mean that in particular.The trees that grow on my back and on my head are floating grass-like plants.Look, doesn't the trunk bulge like the belly of a snake that has swallowed a big prey? 』

The big tortoise, looking up at Ulan, turned its head so that it could look at the tree from the side.

"It was floated with something like this! 』

"In order to float, there are many small holes in the shell and bones of the tortoise, so it is not as heavy as it looks.But at this level, I still have to live with that kind of thing.It's really useless. 』

The gentle tone of the turtle even contained a smile, and the dragon showed an embarrassed expression.

"I'm sorry, I said it badly.Sorry for being rude to the old man. 』

『You are so polite, you are a good boy. 』

"Don't want children to keep screaming, I am also the Dragon King anyway. 』

This time it was the turtle's turn to be surprised.

"Is it the Dragon King?"I was being rude.please forgive me. 』

『My name is Ulan Pok.No title yet.I just passed by to look at the scenery, sorry for disturbing the old man's sleep. 』

『I am Neugeas who survived before the Great Calamity.It feels like I should have lived for 1 years, but I didn't calculate it because of trouble.I have been sleeping almost all of these 500 years.Maybe it's time to know the destiny. 』

"I originally thought that the 'ancient life' was all the inferior things that wanted to eat me just now. 』

Neugeas laughed with a sound like a broken flute.

"Dragon is not the only phantom beast.The reason why I can survive in this puddle is because of the abundance of food. 』

"Are those guys food for the elderly? 』

"If you open your mouth and stick out your tongue in the water and shake it, the idiots will think it's something to eat and get close to it immediately.Then roll those into your mouth and you're good to go.I just need to float, it's easy. 』

"It's great.Then I'll try fishing with my tail. 』

The boy, who was relieved by the old turtle's words, said with a smile, and Neugeias narrowed his golden eyes.

"My friend said the same thing.Maybe it's the relationship between the black dragon, which will allow me to overlap the faces of the contemporary Dragon King and King Leiya. 』

"do you know him?I am his descendant. 』

"Oh, that's better than anything.The Dragon King who can meet his descendants here is his guide who died for the world, right?From his swearers, I keep important things and rumors that will save the dragon and the world in the future.It seems to be an ancient magic spell necessary to bring the world back together, avoid a catastrophe, and let the Eudemons go to another world. 』

"The lost secret method!real?Did you really find it? 』

Ulanbok's excitement was also conveyed to Yakanjel who was wrapped in his hand and couldn't see anything.If this "lost secret method" is found, even if the dragons do not revive the white ancient dragon, it seems that the entire race can migrate to another world.In this way, you can reproduce without worrying about the balance of Qi with the human world.

"I don't know the details either.I just float on the lake every day, so it's impossible to know what's going on in this world, right?If it wasn't for Karl and King Leifang talking to me through the sky like this time, I wouldn't even know that the world is still divided into two halves.No wonder those familiar dragons have suddenly disappeared since a certain day.If King Leiya succeeds to the throne, it means that the king is dead.What is his honorific title?Although it's a red dragon, it's cheerful and comfortable... well, I still can't remember. 』

Ulan Boke suppressed the desire to know the secret of disappearance as soon as possible, and accompanied the old man's long and ancient memories.He had no one to talk to, and had to spend a long time in the lake that he called "the puddle". Thinking of such a Neugeas, things of this level were not intolerable.

『The Flame King Saifaid? 』

"Well, that's right.Hmm, that's the name.Although I often bring beautifully colored female dragons to play, but each time it is a female dragon of a different color.Occasionally there is a male dragon, alas, for me who is alone, it is really enviable. 』

Although the big tortoise was laughing, Yakanjiel couldn't help holding his forehead with his hand.Fortunately, Crotia was not brought.If she heard it, would she yell "men are the worst" again?

"He seems to be very popular.I am also his descendant.Has the old man seen King Dongli?It is the Dragon King who came to this world after King Thunder Fang. 』

"No, it's a name I don't know.I've only seen you since Thunderfang.Oops.Not only can I not move, but I have been sleeping all the time lately.If I fly overhead, I might still be able to spot it.Did that Dragon King die like Thunder Tooth King?I wasted the mind of Karl who lost King Thunderfang...』

The old ancient creature muttered in a low voice and closed its eyes.

If you want to say that you didn't catch up, the same is true for Ulan Pok, who was almost crazy, but there is no need to say this.

The dragon king, who has not yet been honored, comforts the depressed ancient creature.

"Human beings are forgetful, and life is too short.The unified kingdom established after each war has collapsed three times in the millennium.Every time the records are scattered, the sorrows of the dead dragons and the swearers are not even recorded in the inheritance of the royal families.King Guang put his hopes on the old man as the only existence beyond time, right?Because you met me, nothing wasted.Although I don't know how the King of Light found out the 'Lost Secret', it shouldn't be easy.Thinking of their sacrifice, it must not be wasted, I swear by the Thunderfang King blood in me. 』

"If you say that, it seems that I, an old man, can be of some use.Oh, totally off topic.The item delivered to me by Karl's emissary must be given to you. 』

"messenger? 』

"Oh, that's right.One day a magician who claimed to be the messenger of Karl came.He said that Karl, who was bedridden, hid a small box in the forest above my head.The magician told me all kinds of things.The heroic ending of King Leiya, the matter of Carl unifying the continent and establishing a kingdom, the matter of sending many retainers and mercenaries to the ruins of the whole country in order to find the secret law, the matter of not marrying a wife despite the persuasion of the surroundings, and the matter of protecting the secret law. The thing about the organ cemetery... King Lei Fang's death sounds like a very sad story.The magician of elf magic, who fought with Thunder Fang and Karl to create the kingdom, also cried while talking.Then, finally, the rumors about the dragon and the swearers who bear the future destiny are entrusted. 』

The black dragon and the swearers, who originally thought the secret technique was here, felt greatly frustrated.Adding other quests is not welcome in Yangworld, where you can't live forever.However, since you can't say the words of giving up, you must at least start to solve the top priority.

"Then, what are the rumors about the King of Light? 』

Ulan Boke asked about the content without hesitation, and Yake, who had already had a hunch, didn't want to hear it.

"Treasure yourself the same way you cherish each other.A bird that has been deprived of a wing can no longer fly to the sky of happiness. 』

"That's... is it?I will keep it in my heart. 』

Even the nerveless young man, thinking of the wound on King Guang's heart that would never heal in his life, nodded with a heavy heart because of the pain.

Next, the wind spirit he sent to guard the oath-sworn so that the oath-sworn could breathe while flying at high altitude gently told him about the change of the youth.

"Arkendel, what's wrong with you?Where is it uncomfortable? 』

The silver-haired youth trembled palely.The non-human language that he could hear even with his ears blocked made him hate it from the bottom of his heart.The nightmare of repeated visits brought tears to my eyes.

It's a curse.Is it the retribution of the sin of human beings falling in love with inhuman beings?Karl and Dandarion and himself both fell in love with dragons more than normal.The deeper the love, the stronger the curse, until the day when the heart stops beating.

Yakenjal stared at his hands, trembling.

"...It's okay, it's white, this is not a dream."

『Arkandel, what happened? 』

"Wait a minute...it's all right. Sorry for worrying you. What's next?"

Arranging the messy silver hair with one hand, the young man forced a smile.

Ulan Boke, who had recovered the dragon's body, was a little annoyed because he didn't understand the reason for Yake's mutation and what he looked like just now.However, it is not possible to float leisurely above Loquat Lake forever.

"Judging from the order of priority, I think we should go to Shimogen, where the capital of King Guang's unified kingdom is located. Since the date of His Holiness Pope's visit has not been notified, so don't worry about making him wait. If you give priority to going to the capital, because of the situation Is it troublesome if you can’t go to Zhi Morgan? The future movements of the Demon King and the Silver Dragon are also mind-boggling.”

『If Arkanzel said so, then do so...』

With a look of unrelieved expression, the boy nodded in agreement with the proposal.

Neugeias knew from the dragon's gesture that it seemed to be transporting something important, and from the part of the conversation that could only be heard, that the Eudemons King and the Oath Swearer were together.

『A contemporary Phantom Beast King, who clearly has the king of the oath, but doesn't introduce it to me, isn't it too indifferent? 』

"Dropping the pledger into the lake is a big deal.But it's strange to introduce without seeing each other's face, right? 』

"Ulan, you don't have to worry about me. I can use the flying technique of ancient magic, and I can deal with it even if I am attacked by ancient creatures. Otherwise, it would be too rude to the old man, and it is necessary to take out the things that the envoy of the King of Light hid on the old man's head. So The best way is to let me down."

Although it is the Dragon King who takes rebellious words and deeds from time to time.But for the elders who have lived for a long time, he has always maintained respect and maintained proper etiquette. After being accused of weakness by the youth, he reluctantly agreed to let go of the youth.

"Don't worry about ancient creatures, I will protect you.I will let the wind spirit carry the voice of Arkenjel into the old man's ears.So ordinary speaking can be passed on.Magic consumes stamina, so try not to use it. 』

While instructing Yake trivially, the black dragon gently opened his hands horizontally in front of the big turtle.

Arkenjell, who stood up from the open dragon's palm, was speechless for a while because the opponent was far larger than expected.The head alone already exceeds the full length of the dragon.From the perspective of the other party, I was probably only the size of a flea. Although I was uneasy about whether I could have a serious conversation, I started the conversation solemnly.

"It's our first meeting. I'm the swearer of the contemporary Phantom Beast King, and my name is Yakenjieer. It's really an unexpected surprise to meet the old man of the ancient life this time."

"It was also a pleasure to meet the offspring of an old friend and his pledger unexpectedly.The so-called living long and taking advantage of it is this time, right?Although I'm an old man who can only stay here and can't do anything, I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart.I think this is the only way to make up for the sacrifices of Karl and Thunderfang. 』

"Thank you, I will do my best to fulfill your wish."

Yake thanked him from the bottom of his heart.Even if the Sorcerer King and himself can't catch up with this time.But that's not Neugeias' problem.He should be frank and grateful for the kindness of the lonely tortoise.

"Do you want to find the box that the magician hid?"To make it easy for you to find, let me keep my head down. 』

The big tortoise's head turned into a small green island again, and Ulan ordered Feng Ling to float the young man's body into the vegetation.

The so-called floating grass-like trees stretch out as far as the eye can see. They are strange trees with swollen trunks except for the leaves that receive abundant sunlight.There are none of the branches, so the trunk has no branches.The hard bark, which resembles snake scales, is a rich, lustrous green.

The soles of my feet were very dark, and I almost tripped several times due to overlapping and tangled tree roots.It is different from the trees in the artificially planted orchard.Because they do not grow at equal intervals, the trunks on both sides are too close to each other, and sometimes it is impossible to pass through anyway.The road in it twists and turns, sometimes retreats and sometimes advances, the whole forest presents the appearance of a pair of green mazes.

Even so, Yakenjal has not lost his way.The melody played by the timbre that cannot be called a voice... After entering the alien forest further under the guidance of this, it sounds clearer.He was not confused as he had had the same experience before.This is the music that flows from Orb, the grimoire of ancient magic.

Ulan seemed to feel the "will" issued by Aub, and to Yake's ears, it was a mysterious melody that had never been heard before.Either way, it seems that only those who can use the power of ancient magic can hear it.

According to the magician, the tomb of the King of Light, where the secret magic is stored, should have many traps set up to guard against tomb robbers.Is this the magic one must understand in order not to fall into those traps?

Even if the swearer has no magic power, the dragon can use ancient magic.

For a while, I tripped over a tree root and fell to my leg, and for a while, my body swayed and hit my shoulder. Although I suffered more than once, I finally reached the front of the small box.

"Headache, what should I do?"

"What's wrong? 』

The soliloquy that he blurted out after seeing this appearance seemed to have been faithfully passed on by Feng Ling to the Phantasmal Beast King.

"The roots of the 700-year-old tree completely surround the small box. I wonder if I can cut it off with a sword? It looks hard, and it doesn't seem good to hurt the roots any further."

"What about the 'Dimension Shift' spell using ancient magic? 』

"I don't know that spell."

But the Demon King will make it, Yake added fiercely in his heart.Even if they have the same quality in terms of magic power, the gap of more than 350 years is still too big to make people desperate.

"It's okay to cut off the roots, but the sap is highly poisonous.It will rot if it gets on the skin. 』

"Old man, you should have said this earlier!Arkenjell, I'll go right now...』

"It's okay, Ulan. I thought of a good way to be safe. You don't have to worry."

After Yake finished speaking, he began to chant spells that promote biological aging.

Knowing that he started to use advanced level ancient magic, the worrying and overprotective dragon immediately became agitated, but Arkenjell continued to chant without heeding it.

Due to the activation of the spell, the roots of the rapidly aging tree died in one breath, and they got what they wanted without touching the highly poisonous sap.From the very beginning, he knew that the inanimate box would not be affected by the spell, so he used it.However, the small box, which was extremely heavy in terms of size, seemed to be made of gold.Presumably to prevent corrosion?This box alone is already quite valuable, so it's understandable why it wasn't placed where it would be seen by others.Even Yake was immediately converted into military funds in his mind, and Crotia's happy expression appeared in his mind.

——No, no, now is not the time to be swayed by such evil thoughts.

Using divine magic to create small spheres of light, he began investigating the contents of the unlocked chest.

Inside is a piece of paper that records the important matters of entering the tomb of King Guang and obtaining the secret method, and a small Orb that can almost be held in one hand.After reading the piece of paper that had been coated with wax to prevent it from absorbing moisture, Arkenjell put his hand on top of the orb that served as a grimoire.The completely spherical crystal exudes dazzling light.

In Arkenjell's mind, the flurry of light and melody were sent in as a number of combinations.A "unseal" spell that can open locked things even without a key.The "Flying Eye" spell that tracks the target without losing sight of it.The "dimension transfer" spell that can instantly send people and things to distant places-and so on.

Judging from the piece of paper, the part of the required spells that he has already mastered has been automatically omitted by the orb.

Just by being able to memorize these spells, this trip to Loquat Lake was not in vain.Although he hesitated at first because it would be extra luggage, he decided to take the box with him.Compared with the value in money, it is really unbearable to just throw away the things that have entrusted King Guang's sorrow and thoughts like this.

Yake, who stood up with the box, slipped and lost his balance because of the protruding tree roots behind him.His back hit the tree behind him hard, and he couldn't breathe for a while.

——It was going well until halfway through, whether it was yesterday or today, what a pity.

While rubbing his aching back, Yake created a ball of light again, and with helplessness began to pack up the small boxes dropped at his feet and the things scattered around.The velvet pedestal that was originally intended to stabilize Orb flew out.

——Is this thin board originally placed underneath?

Since it fits the inside of the box in terms of size, he initially intended to put it back, but he turned the board over because he felt something in the back.

"To you who love dragons as much as I do"

The envelope, written in uncluttered, correct handwriting, was glued to the board.From the way the letter is hidden, it can be seen that the King of Light is looking forward to being seen, but also afraid of being confused by being seen.

After Yake found the envelope from the bottom plate, he couldn't move for a while.After a while, without opening the wax-sealed letter, he tucked it directly into the breast of his coat.As if nothing had happened, he rearranged the small box.

Now, here, he did not have the courage to read Karl's letters.If you read it, you may not be able to maintain a normal mind, right?Holding the box, he began to chant the spell he had just memorized.He returned to the entrance and exit of the alien forest where he first landed.

Immediately he experienced the dragon's didactic thoughts.

『Arkenzel, I should have asked you not to use magic as much as possible.Although it's a good thing that you can come back safely... But wouldn't it be bad if you were too exhausted and unable to move? 』

"What danger can there be in the forest above the old man's head? And I originally only planned to use the minimum necessary magic. Although I was guided by Orb's magic power when I went there, I didn't when I came back. There is no map or guide. In the forest, do you think I can come back without hesitation?"

"When I came back, I originally planned to let Feng Ling send you off. 』

"Really? That's embarrassing. Maybe it's because I can't use elf magic? I can't think of an idea for what to do with elves."

Although it was an apology, the young man's tone was quite cold, and it was obvious that he wanted to end the troublesome conversation as soon as possible.

Maybe it's because the aftertaste of the quarrel still lingers somewhere in my heart?The teenager's complaints were obviously more stubborn than usual.

"You can rely on me more, right?Yaconjell always decides everything by himself. 』

"I'm a man. Don't force me, who has lived as a mercenary with only myself and my sword."

You have to speak and I have to speak.For the young man who was shaken by finding King Guang's letter, Long's worry only made him feel annoyed.

He obviously threw the King of Light into this world, and died on his own initiative...

Obviously trying to throw me in this world and die without permission...

Just when the feelings that had been sealed all the time were about to overflow, the leisurely voice of the big tortoise interposed between the two of them.

『Young people, even if you are in such a good relationship that it is your freedom to quarrel.But if you put too much emphasis on it, it will suffocate the other party. 』

Ulan Pok, who woke up because of this sentence, immediately reflected on it.

Wouldn't it be too irresponsible to ask Yakanjill to rely on himself who can't be by his side forever?However, he couldn't help but pay attention to the matter of Yakanjier.He wanted to wrap his silver-haired sweetheart in his hands, so that no one could see him, and let him belong only to him.In this way, Arkenjell will only look at himself, only smile at himself, and only talk to himself...

The image seduced him with an unnerving sweetness and ferocity.Teenagers are terrified of the dark part of love that unknowingly arises within them.To escape this from