237. Dragon King (2)
#237
【nice to meet. Jim is the dragon lord who rules over Adren-】
【Ajida Hakata.】
Ronan and the others froze. Its terrifying size made those who watched it cringe just by its presence. At this level, I felt like I could seriously compete with Navarre.
There was silence. Dragon King Ajidahaka was looking down at them blankly. Like a person waiting for something. Ronan, belatedly realizing what he had to do, lowered his head.
“…Other than Ronan.”
I almost ignored the Dragon King’s greeting. I thought I should have been a little more polite, but I didn’t have time. Asher and Schlieffen hurriedly followed him.
“My name is Asher… Please save me… No, please take care of me.”
“Glory to the Lord of Adren. Schlieffen Sinivan de Grancia meets the Dragon Lord.”
Schlieffen was the only one who showed proper courtesy. Asher’s face turned pale when he realized his mistake. The Dragon King then lowered his head and brought them to eye level.
‘It’s really big.’
Seeing it up close made it even more powerful. Each of its beautiful scales, as if carved from gold, was larger than the palm of an adult’s palm.
There were dozens of jewel-decorated bands wrapped around each of the four horns, one pair per head. I thought Navardose’s outfit was flashy, but it was nothing compared to this guy’s.
Their faces looked almost similar, but they could be distinguished by their horn decorations and voices. Two heads opened their mouths.
【He fought very well. For a human to hurt that Orsay, it’s so-】
【I was deeply impressed.】
Unexpectedly, there were no comments regarding personnel management. The more I listened, the more interesting the tone became. When the left head started speaking in a male voice, the right head ended in a female voice.
Ronan suddenly noticed that both heads were looking at him. He answered, scratching his head.
“It’s not that much, thank you.”
Whenever I hear praise from high-ranking people, I feel burdened. Should I say that it feels like I’m wearing silk clothes that don’t suit me? The left side of his head grinned.
【How humble you are. Well, so-】
【It must be a human.】
【Anyway, thank you for protecting my city from the evil demon dragon-】
【Express gratitude.】
Ronan lowered his head as if he was embarrassed. She was a much sane person compared to the rumors I had heard. At this point, she was starting to think that it was Itar Gand who had done the scheming.
【But you are too strong for a human. The secret is-】
【I’m curious.】
“Uh…there’s nothing like that.”
Ronan answered. In reality, there was no particular secret other than swinging the sword like crazy. The Dragon King’s voice subtly lowered.
【Well, I have luggage-】
【I think so.】
【Why did Jim call you all-】
【Do you think?】
The two heads were looking at Asher and Schlieffen respectively. When I thought about it, Itargand’s imprint still remained on the two people. The neck of the right side of the head slowly approached, wrapping around the three people like a snake.
‘I don’t feel good.’
“Ro, Ronan…!”
“···wait.”
I felt my heart beating fast. Ronan calmed Asher, who was crying and glancing at her, with a wave of her hand.
Schlieffen’s hand was slowly moving towards the hilt of the sword. The left side of his head looked back at Ronan again.
【Indeed, just as I felt, all three of you received the power of Navardose and his child. What is the difference between the Fire Dragon clan-】
【Relationship?】
Ronan twisted his lips. Of course, I expected it to happen, but there was no proper solution, so the situation I was most worried about was happening.
‘Fuck’
Since even ordinary dragons could sense Navardose’s energy, there was no way the Dragon King would not know. Ronan didn’t answer. He was quickly looking around to check the escape route.
【Speaking obediently-】
【It will be good.】
Suddenly, two heads opened their mouths at the same time. Grumble! A halo of light rose from inside their throats and began circling in their mouths.
The flash of light coming out between their teeth made it look like they were holding the sun in their mouths. It wasn’t difficult to realize that this was the beam that destroyed Orsay. The desert of gold coins was glowing in the reflected light.
This was really not good. Ronan, with his hand on the hilt of his sword, looked back at Asher and Schlieffen. It was just as he was about to signal the escape plan he had made in advance. Tup! The two heads that looked as if they were about to burst into flames closed their mouths.
“what?”
Ronan frowned. The movements of the three people stopped. There was a period of bewildered silence. The Dragon King, who released his coiled neck, burst into laughter.
【Haha, hahaha!】
【Ahahaha!】
It was so loud that the tower shook. The voices of men and women rang loudly. Ronan, unable to bear it any longer, opened her mouth.
“···What are we going to do now?”
【Ahaha, sorry. I’m sorry… It’s been a while since a human stood in front of me, so that’s it…】
【I was joking around a bit.】
“joke?”
Ronan’s brow furrowed. Both of her heads bobbed at the same time.
【Okay… it was just a prank. Jim is not a man so senseless as to harm the warriors who protected the city from Orsay. so-】
【You can rest assured.】
“You, you, are too much…”
dump. Asher, whose legs were shaking, eventually sat down. Ronan clenched her fists.
I’ve been through all kinds of crazy pranks as a punitive soldier, but this was my first time doing anything like this. Sigh! Suddenly, the pile of gold coins in which the Dragon King was buried collapsed.
‘hmm?’
He collapsed because he was laughing and shaking his body. Ronan raised his eyebrows when he happened to see the hidden part. The roots of the two necks were connected to the same body like the index and middle fingers.
‘···Not two people, but two heads?’
It was my first time seeing a two-headed dragon. I heard that dragons with multiple heads are rarer than dragons with multiple wings, but I never thought I’d see one in a place like this.
‘hmm?’
Ronan suddenly felt a sense of discomfort and tilted his head. The left side of her neck was bulging. She looked as if something had grown and grown.
And, if I wasn’t mistaken, the cross section was clearly writhing and moving. What is that? Ronan’s eyes narrowed.
【this···.】
bang! The Dragon King, noticing that his body was exposed, dived into the gold coin. Golden waves arose, lapping.
‘Well, there was definitely something there.’
Ronan, who couldn’t check properly, clicked his tongue. She had a gut feeling that she had discovered some important information. The Dragon King, who belatedly stopped laughing, opened his mouth.
【I don’t know what you may have heard outside, but I no longer want to go to Navarre-】
【Not on guard.】
Eh? Ronan tilted his head. Not only was I not expecting it at all, I had no idea that those words would come out of my own mouth. This is because it is an acknowledgment that in the past, one was conscious of the Navarre system. Ronan was about to ask a question.
【Anyway, I will reward you. The ball that kicked Orsay out. And I praise you for being his close friend. Feel free to use my treasures here-】
【You can take it with you.】
The group’s eyes widened. I never thought the award would be given not to Ronan himself, but to Asher and Schlieffen. As expected of the monarch of Adren, he was big.
“Ah, thank you…”
【And leave Adren as soon as tomorrow morning. Because of Orsay, security is unstable, and if things go as they should be, entry is-】
【Because it is a prohibited period.】
“yes?”
Ronan paused. It literally sounded like a thunderbolt. I thought I was going to receive an award or die, but out of nowhere, I was greeted by a congratulatory message. He said urgently.
“Uh, but Orce still remains. Shouldn’t I stay until I catch him?”
【Hahaha, humans are worried about dragons. Your heart is wonderful, but don’t worry about it. The audience is about here-】
【Let’s finish this.】
The Dragon King, who had finished speaking arbitrarily, turned his head. Embarrassment also appeared on Asher and Schlieffen’s faces.
“Ro, Ronan. “What should I do?”
“…It’s difficult.”
I felt like I was screwed. The Dragon King’s head was already buried in the gold coin. He hadn’t figured anything out yet, so he couldn’t be kicked out like this. Ronan said.
“Hey, Your Majesty. “Can I ask you one thing?”
【Speak.】
The Dragon King’s movements stopped. As it turned out, it was a head-to-head match. Ronan took a deep breath and opened his mouth.
“Do you know about an organization called Nebula Clazier?”
Ronan asked. Even in my opinion, it was a bold choice. There was an awkward silence. The left side of her head spoke.
【···Know. But why do that-】
【Are you asking?】
Ronan’s face brightened when he heard that he knew. Yes, Navardose wrote the letter himself, but I can’t in good conscience say I don’t know. He continued.
“Navardose said he sent a message to Adren. Beware of these guys. “It’s the Dragon King’s responsibility to deal with the dragons here.”
【It’s just a useless worry. No matter how much they fly and crawl, they are insignificant-】
【Because it’s just a small thing.】
But the good times were only fleeting. The Dragon King left only those words and turned his back on Ronan.
“No, wait a minute…”
【Go back now. I have nothing to say about that.】
Ronan was embarrassed and tried to say something, but this time he didn’t even get the chance. The two sinking heads disappeared completely. The Dragon King’s voice rang out in the space where only treasure remained.
【Bring the guests to their rooms-】
【Naransonia.】
“yes. your majesty.”
Soon after, Naransonia appeared as if she had been waiting. The door leading to the living room was already open. She said to the three people.
“Then shall we go? “There is not much time left, but we will help you rest comfortably.”
****
Ronan and his party left the throne room without much resistance. They knew that no good could come from fussing in the throne room. Let alone information, it was fortunate that the Dragon King did not hit him with a murder ray.
Naransonia led them to a luxurious bedroom where even the emperor would cry. She left her room, saying she would come to collect her as soon as the sun rose tomorrow.
I also added a warning not to even think about leaving the room. Ronan, who was sitting on the bed, blurted out.
“You’re screwed.”
Asher and Schlieffen expressed their approval in silence. It was already close to midnight, so there were less than six hours left until we were deported.
Next to each bed was an ornate, huge chest. Inside was full of gold and silver treasures bestowed by the Dragon King.
It was enough for my son and grandson to play and eat, but I wasn’t very happy. They didn’t come all the way to Adren just to get gold. Ronan said.
“I think I should go out at dawn as expected. Even if there is a risk of getting caught.”
“Gwae, is it okay? “If you get caught…”
“It will either be a pile of ashes or a skewer. “I’m asking something obvious.”
“Heeeeeek…!”
Asher was scared, but Ronan remained calm. She had no physical evidence, but she smelled something coppery. The Dragon King’s words about not being wary of Navardoje ‘now’ and the boil-like lump growing on his body really bothered me.
“You still have to go. “These bastards are clearly hiding something.”
“To agree.”
“Shoo, even Schlieffen said that.”
Schlieffen, who had remained silent, also nodded. He also seemed to feel something was off.
Asher was still in a state of panic, but Ronan didn’t really care. Because he was a guy who did everything he could anyway. Schlieffen said.
“First, get some sleep. “I’ll be on alert first.”
“Oh…what a wonderful bastard.”
Ronan laughed. It was definitely a reasonable decision. I needed to get some rest to relieve the fatigue that had accumulated throughout the day.
Especially Ronan and Asher, who had a particularly hard time. Fighting a demonic dragon or launching a sailboat into the sky was not an easy task.
“good. “Then let’s get moving around 3 o’clock.”
Ronan said that and threw himself on the bed. Asher, who was watching, hesitated and lay down. The two fell asleep as soon as their heads touched the bed.
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.
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Schlieffen’s voice was heard.
“Ronan.”
“okay. “I noticed it too.”
Ronan opened his eyes and immediately raised his upper body. He was already up before Schlieffen woke him up. I had no idea how much time had passed. He said as Asher stuttered as he encountered him.
“Ro, Ronan. This, this…”
Asher was already up and sitting on the bed. Looking at his behavior, it seemed like he had just woken up, just like himself. Ronan asked.
“What time is it now?”
“It’s exactly five minutes before three.”
“···I guess my senses haven’t died yet.”
Ronan muttered. What woke them up before Schlieffen’s voice was a violent presence of unknown origin. Even if I wasn’t paying special attention, I could feel something huge pulsing upstairs.
“Damn it, is the Dragon King even dancing?”
“Now, I’m not sure. But with this level of energy…”
Asher frowned. I didn’t know the details, but it seemed certain that something was going on.
Ronan was a little more confident than the other two, because Nebula Clage had a unique sparkle in the air. He muttered as if he was talking to himself.
“You bastards, what on earth are you doing in the tower?”
