158 - - Episode 1: In the Dragon Empire

The Dragon People Empire exists just east of the continent.

Since the Six Principality is treated as a colony for them, the Dragonites call their country the "Dragon People Empire.

The upper half of the Empire of the Dragonids is home to the world's largest virgin forest. In this world's largest primeval forest, the world's largest, strongest, and worst dungeon "The Abyss" exists. ......

The other half is occupied by the Dragon People Empire.

The Dragon People Empire is large, but because it is surrounded by the sea and primeval forests, unlike other countries, the entrances and exits are limited.

The Dragon People's Empire is the least informed of the other five countries, partly because of its secrecy.

At a certain place in the Dragon People Empire, about four "human" looking people were gathered for a discussion.

The first person to speak was a human of about 170 cm in height, slender, and lacking in overall features. He was memorable for his smile.

His name - "Hisomi".

He reported in a voice tone laced with a little fatigue, like someone who had seen the pain of investment.

"I lost regular contact from 'Koso' who put a lot of effort into making it. Perhaps he failed to investigate and was most likely killed. ......"

Isn't it possible that Hisomi's 'puppet puppet' forgot to report or was attacked and destroyed by a local species or monster?"

Hiro, there is no possibility of that. Even if I am a little late, I always make sure to give you a regular call, and that is a product that I made by taking high level human adventurers and healthy male adventurers in this world, assembling them, and even sharing their levels by my gift, "creating a family".　It is impossible for a local species or a monster to defeat a level 5,000 'Kosei'."

The person who questioned Hisomi - Hiro - was a human and was dressed in a gorgeous costume, as if he were about to play a prince on stage. A normal human being would be defeated by such a costume, but instead of being defeated, he looked as if he had it made just for him.

His face is so well-defined and beautifully shaped that it could be mistaken for a woman's, and he is tall and slender, with no fat to be seen even from above his clothes.

If he and Claw, the real prince of the Human Kingdom, were to stand side by side and ask each other, "Which of them is the prince of the Human Kingdom?" If I had asked the question, "What is the prince of the human race?

That is how much of a shining princely aura Hiro exudes.

Hiro let out a light sigh at Hisomi's report.

Then, I guess that's your true love, isn't it?　If the dwarf species Nano had been erased, it would be confirmed. ......"

'It's very possible, but as a small student, I think we should refrain from making hasty judgments,' he said. We still can't rule out the possibility that the 'worshipers' are misleading us."

HISOMI!　Don't use such lofty terms as "worshippers"!　They are either crazy doomsayers or suicidal people with no sense of reality!

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get a hold of yourself," said Kaiser. I understand what you are trying to say, but you can't bite your fellow man."

Hiro, the leader of the group, holds out his hands to calm the rampaging horses.

The man called Kaiser had blond hair and a bare upper body, dressed in what looked like work pants. He also wore a golden collar, bangles, earrings, rings, and other golden ornaments.

He looked like an adventurer who had returned from a dungeon with all the treasures he had found.

He is tall, muscular, and toned, so the golden collars and bracelets he wears are not overly decorative, but they do not look out of place on him.

Unlike Hiro, he was physically sparkling.

He was so imposing that I had the impression that he was 'royalty of some kind' before I mistook him for a strange human being - and I was not.

After being yelled at, HISOMI cowered her shoulders and continued her story, as if to say she didn't care.

'At any rate, we are almost certain that the doll was destroyed, and we received a tentative report, but no other information. We can guess the cause of death in various ways, but whether they are right or not is another matter, so we need to actually investigate what happened. I can't handle this on my own, so I would appreciate it if someone could help me if possible. ......

I'd love to help, but I have negotiations and other work to do. ......

I can help you. I can help you as much as you want, as long as you can do my job for me.

If Mr. Kaiser leaves, "P.A." will come to a complete halt, won't it? It's not fair to make the proposal knowing that there is no replacement. ......

Hiro and Kaiser let out a slight wry smile at Hissomi's acting-like pathetic voice.

The common understanding is that "P.A." is a very important thing for them. There is no one who can take the place of Kaiser, who is at the center of it.

He himself knows this, and he says it jokingly.

After letting out a series of smiles, the three of them turned their gazes to the remaining one.

............

Um, Mister Black, are you going to help me?"

The man called Black (Hei) stood blending into the shadow of the Kaiser, who wore gold all over his body.

As his name implies, Hey is black from head to toe. His eyes were covered with black cloth, and a tied string hung long down his back.

He did not immediately answer Hisomi's question, which caught everyone's attention.

After more time passes, he replies in a blur.

"...... I refuse. I have a duty to protect the Kaiser.

No one would be so foolish as to lay a hand on me here!

Never say never. I won't let them kill the Kaiser again."

"......, you've been harping on about the old days."

Kaiser turns away, uninterested.

Black (Hey) followed him like a shadow, not caring that he seemed to be in a bad mood.

Knowing their relationship, Hiro and Hisomi can only look at each other and remain silent.

Kaiser raises the other two in irritation.

What about the ones who aren't here right now--the bomb kid and the shark guy?"

Neither of us can let go of 'P.A.' right now. If we do, the project will come to a halt.

Then ...... I guess I'll just have to go for it. ...... Oh, I need some manpower. ......

If the dragon lizards were a little more useful, it would be easier to gather information and devise a variety of strategies.

Despite being inside the Dragon People's Empire and being taken care of, Kaiser was irritated and clicked his tongue.

The dragon race (dragonneut) is the top six species, the nation is positionally reclusive, and the people don't want to leave the empire very often.

Even when young people leave the empire to become adventurers or merchants, to broaden their horizons, etc., they are very conspicuous because of their appearance.

Therefore, they are not very good at stealth.

If such things were necessary, it would be smoother to pay money and leave it to outside parties.

Hiro, the leader of the group, sighed and cowered his shoulders.

For now, let's check the Dwarf Kingdom and see if Nanno has been erased. If he has been erased, it would mean that the ...... beast race Garou, the elf race Sasha, and the people involved in the false "master" case have disappeared one after another. It is too much to be considered a coincidence. And the sudden appearance of the "Giant Tower". Considering these two, there is a high possibility that they are involved in the fake "Master" case and are "C", or "C" slaves or supporters. So I have a proposal for you: ......"

All eyes are on Hiro.

He proposed like it was nothing.

"Let's hit the beast race against the 'giant tower'."