Chapter 26: Seems like just being a Dragon isn’t fantasy enough.

Chapter 26: Seems like just being a Dragon isn’t fantasy enough.

MC's Skill and Status Board update

Acquisition requirement fulfilled. [Singing Lv. 1] [Dancing Lv. 1] [Draconic Roar Lv. 1] [Noble Aura Lv. 1] [Royal Etiquette Lv. 1] [Leadership Lv. 1] acquired

You have bought [Poison Creation Lv. 1] [Identify Blocker Lv. 1] [Danger Perception Lv. 1] [Probability Correction Lv. 1] [Tracking Lv. 1] [Terrain Maneuvering Lv. 1] [Sundering Enhancement Lv. 1] [Piercing Enhancement Lv. 1] [Crushing Enhancement Lv. 1] [Bleed Resistance Lv. 1] [Poison Resistance Lv. 1] [Paralyze Resistance Lv. 1] [Torpor Resistance Lv. 1]. 2650 SP spent. Your current SP is 7000

Multiple proficiency requirements fulfilled. [Spark Fire Dragon Lv. 7] [Sacred Magic Lv. 2] [Inferno Magic Lv. 3] [Wind Magic Lv. 7] [Space-Time Magic Lv. 4] [Draconic Barrier Lv. 2] [Singing Lv. 2] [Poison Creation Lv. 2] [Silent Casting Lv. 6] [Magic Power Enhancement Lv. 5] [Battle Mind Lv. 4] [Prediction Lv. 6] [Terrain Maneuvering Lv. 2] [Evasion Lv. 10] [Acrobatic Lv. 9] [Parallel Thoughts Lv. 6] [Pain Resistance Lv. 9] [Health Recovery Lv. 3] [Stamina Recovery Lv. 5] [Enhanced Health Growth Lv. 6] [Enhanced Mana Growth Lv. 8] [Enhanced Intelligence Growth Lv. 7] [Enhanced Intelligence Enforcement Lv. 3] [Enhanced Agility Growth Lv. 7] [Enhanced Agility Enforcement Lv. 3] [Enhanced Stamina Capacity Lv. 3] [Humanize Lv. 6] gained

Multiple proficiency requirements fulfilled. [Inferno Magic Lv. 4] [Physical Resistance Lv. 10] [Pain Resistance Lv. 10] [Bleed Resistance Lv. 10] [Poison Resistance Lv. 10] [Paralyze Resistance Lv. 10] [Torpor Resistance Lv. 10] [Fire Resistance Lv. 10] [Earth Resistance Lv. 10] [Health Recovery Lv. 4] [Enhanced Intelligence Enforcement Lv. 4] [Enhanced Agility Enforcement Lv. 4] [Enhanced Stamina Capacity Lv. 4]. 6950 SP spent. 50 SP remaining

Magic gained: [Sacred Veil] [Blazing Twister] [Inferno Beam] [Scorching Sun] [Warp Point: Entry]

Multiple skill requirements fulfilled: [Spark Flame Veil] [Wind Magic Amp] gained

Skill requirement fulfilled. [Fire Resistance Lv. 10] evolved into [Inferno Resistance Lv. 1]

Skill requirement fulfilled. [Physical Resistance Lv. 10] evolved into [Physical Super-Resistance Lv. 1]

Skill requirement fulfilled. [Pain Resistance Lv. 10] evolved into [Absolute Pain Tolerance]

Skill requirement fulfilled. [Earth Resistance Lv. 10] evolved into [Terra Resistance Lv. 1]

Skill requirement fulfilled. [Bleed Resistance Lv. 10], [Poison Resistance Lv. 10], [Paralyze Resistance Lv. 10] and [Torpor Resistance Lv. 10] merged into [Abnormal Status Nullification]Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Ñôv€l--B1n.

By the divine System, individual [Young Spark Inferno Dragon *] is granted the title: [Princess]

MC's Status Board

Profile:

Name: *

Level: 0

Race: Young Spark Inferno Dragon

Age: 5 Months

Status:

Health: 3071/3071 (+1834) Mana: 11569/11569 (+6975) Strength: 1513 (+579) Intelligence: 2291 (+1019) Vitality: 812 (+343) Wisdom: 921 (+379) Agility: 2987 (+1123) Stamina: 1558/1558 (+634) Effects: [Damaged Mana Path [Left Wing] (Minor)] Skill Points: 50 (-1500) Unique Skill:

[Spark Fire Dragon Lv. 7] (+1)

[Spark Fires Fire Boost]

[Spark Flame Veil] (New)

Skill: Magic skills and related

[Lava Magic Lv. 1]

[Holy Magic Lv. 10]

[Holy Amp]

[Holy Magic Efficiency]

[Sacred Magic Lv. 2] (+1)

[Fire Magic Lv. 10]

[Fire Amp]

[Fire Magic Efficiency]

[Inferno Magic Lv. 4] (+3)

[Earth Magic Lv. 10]

[Earth Amp]

[Earth Magic Efficiency]

[Terra Magic Lv. 1]

[Wind Magic Lv. 7] (+1)

[Wind Amp] (New)

[Space-Time Magic Lv. 4] (+1)

[Space-Time Magic Efficiency]

[Draconic Magics]

[Draconic Barrier Lv. 2] (+1)

[Silent Casting Lv. 6] (+1)

[Magic Power Enhancement Lv. 5] (+1)

[Mental Stability Lv. 2]

[Mental Warfare Lv. 2]

Physical skills and related

[Unarmed Technique Lv. 4]

[Draconic Claws Lv. 2]

[Draconic Roar Lv. 1] (New)

[Draconic Fangs Lv. 1]

[Sundering Enhancement Lv. 1] (New)

[Piercing Enhancement Lv. 1] (New)

[Crushing Enhancement Lv. 1] (New)

Senses and Movement skill

[Stealth Lv. 8]

[Accuracy Correction Lv. 4] (+1)

[Prediction Lv. 6] (+1)

[Danger Perception Lv. 1] (New)

[Probability Correction Lv. 1] (New)

[Detection Sensor Lv. 1]

[Enhanced Auditory Sense Lv. 1] (New)

[Enhanced Olfactory Sense Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Vision Lv. 4] (+1)

[Tracking Lv. 1] (New)

[Night Vision Lv. 7]

[Presence Killer Lv. 6] (+1)

[Evasion Lv. 10] (+1)

[Acrobatic Lv. 9] (+1)

[Terrain Maneuvering Lv. 2] (New)

Resistances

[Physical Super-Resistance Lv. 1] (New)

[Absolute Pain Tolerance] (New)

[Abnormal Status Nullification] (New)

[Holy Resistance Lv. 4]

[Inferno Resistance Lv. 1] (New)

[Terra Resistance Lv. 1] (New)

[Wind Resistance Lv. 2]

[Water Resistance Lv. 1]

Stat growths and related

[Health Recovery Lv. 4] (+2)

[Stamina Recovery Lv. 5] (+1)

[Enhanced Health Growth Lv. 6] (+1)

[Enhanced Health Capacity Lv. 2]

[Enhanced Mana Growth Lv. 8] (+1)

[Enhanced Mana Capacity Lv. 5]

[Enhanced Strength Growth Lv. 5]

[Enhanced Strength Enforcement Lv. 2]

[Enhanced Intelligence Growth Lv. 7] (+1)

[Enhanced Intelligence Enforcement Lv. 4] (+2)

[Enhanced Vitality Growth Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Vitality Enforcement Lv. 2]

[Enhanced Wisdom Growth Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Wisdom Enforcement Lv. 2]

[Enhanced Agility Growth Lv. 7] (+1)

[Enhanced Agility Enforcement Lv. 4] (+2)

[Enhanced Stamina Growth Lv. 5]

[Enhanced Stamina Capacity Lv. 4] (+2)

Others

[Singing Lv. 2] (New)

[Dancing Lv. 1] (New)

[Poison Creation Lv. 2] (New)

[Trap Creation Lv. 3]

[Identity Blocker Lv. 1] (New)

[Identify Lv. 10]

[Noble Aura Lv. 1] (New)

[Battle Mind Lv. 4] (+1)

[Royal Etiquette Lv. 1] (New)

[Leadership Lv. 1] (New)

Ability List: Spell List: Holy and Sacred Fire and Inferno Earth and Terra Titles:

[Oh]

Still, I knew that there might be the chance that they will become my colleagues in the future, so I kept up with it. That also meant that I neglected my time with my school friends, as I slowly changed, which caused us to drift apart. Friendlesswho wants to sound like those stuck-up bitches anyways

Having ended my story, Ms. Segawa looked at me as if I just shared something very personal about myselfwell, I did, I guess.

As the atmosphere around us began to feel awkward, I decided to play it off like its nothing.

Huh?! I-Im sorry. I went a bitI should have kept that for myself

[Eh? Oh no! It is fine. I am willing to listen, if you have any worries. As an educator, I believe it is a part of my responsibility to listen to any problems my students have, and if possible, support them. I may not be your teacher but as an adult, you can confide with me."]

Yeah sure, but most of what I will say is just me complaining about how incompetent I am, or how unfair it was. What use will it bring to tell you about it? Its all a part of the past now. Trying to dig it all up is stupid. I think its better to just bury it and go on; trying to not repeat the same thing.

As if she could hear these thoughts, Ms. Segawa firmly spoke, trying to persuade me otherwise.

[Nonsense! Miss Dragon, considering how apprehensive you are about it, I can guess that this is very personal for you. However, as it is very personal, it is even more important not to let these feelings fester inside yourself.]

I kept silent.

[Please. You mentioned how fervently you wanted to become an idol or entertainer in this world. Why?]

She looked at me with curious eyes, pressuring me to speak my mind. Her wish to learn more about me, is pretty convincing.

Sigh.

I told you that I was an Idol in my past life, right? Well, that was a lie. I was only a trainee, nein, I aspired to be one.

I began preparing at a tender age of 7, and kept up my training for 9 years, dreaming that if I could just keep smiling and dedicating myself, that I will be accepted and become an Idol one day.

So, I went to auditions. If the scouts weren't interested, then go to them. Show them your skills. The problem is that I wasn't the only one who thought of this.

There was always someone more talented. Always someone who performed better. There were also people who got taken cause they just looked better! It was never me.

[With how it sounds. You dont seem to have enjoyed it much, so why did you continue and why are you still continuing, even in your second life?]

I-I dont know. It hurts every time I was rejected. But it hurts even more, knowing that if I give up, I will disappoint my parents who supported me with all their hearts.

My parents comforted me when I failed, but I knew that this wouldnt last when I grow older. My parents had the connection to help me, but if I took it, then those idiots who called me a spoiled brat would be, right!

However, how can I argue against that? My parents gave me everything I ever wanted. Its childish, so very childish.

Love, money, a good education and they even supported my dream, until I died. How could I not be grateful? However, my dream is something I can't just let them give me. I've been fed with a golden spoon for my entire life.

They gave me the support I needed but I couldnt do it. Ironically, this meant that my naysayers were correct, that I would be nothing without my family.

I couldnt just let parents down! How could I just give up, when they supported me for my entire life?! I am grateful for that, so I didnt want to look ungrateful. Neither to them nor to anybody who talked behind my back.

I could feel my tears starting to swell at this memory, but I kept them back, forcefully.

Now I am in this world. Reborn. With my memories. I have neither money nor connections. I dont even have proper clothes!

I pointed at the flame dress I made. Its literally the only thing keeping my human shame intact.

"I want to know. Can I do it in this world? Can I become an Idol in a world that doesn't know the concept of "Idols" and can I do it without any support? Am I good enough to do this aloneor am I really nothing without my parent's support?"

Too bad that part of the plan is now impossible, due to some meddlesome gods and my second life's "bloodline". I'm not gonna be ungrateful for the god's help cause it goes without saying that I would have died if I didn't have their blessings.

Thats why I have been doing my best to keep my training up when Im in human form. I want to go back to human society and debut successfully. I will do it, even if I have to break through walls to find success this time! Not only for my parents sake but also for my own.

Hearing my sincere wish, Ms. Segawa contemplated a bit, frowning a moment.

[I now understand why you are so diligent with your training. I might not know much about being an Idol nor an entertainer in general, however, is it really ok for someone to become an icon of cheerfulness, if they themselves are not?]

Huh? He he. Ha ha ha ha heh heh heh he ha ha ha!

[Miss Dragon?!].

Youre right! Youre right! I am a hypocrite, am I not? An idol should always act happy and friendly, but what the hell am I? Due to [Battle Frenzy] I could go berserk anytime during a concert and boom, it's over. The ideal female idol should be cute and sweet, singing songs to bring happiness to her audience, instead of somebody stubborn, like me."

Hearing what she said, I began to ramble. Its a self-deprecating rant about myself, as I could slowly feel something dark growing inside me.

I covered my ears. I want to stop talking about this

[My opinion of you is that of a very emotional person, who feels most comfortable, wearing those emotions on her sleeves. You know you can cry if you are sad.]

No! I cant cry! I will not cry! I made a promise to myself to not cry.

What are you saying? You helped me reflect on myself. So, thank you~

Knowing that if we keep this up, I instinctively forced a bright smile and cast away all the pain, distress, and sadness that my face would show.

Act happy. Act cheerful. An idol doesnt act sad nor angry. She is there to make others happy. Even if I am a hypocrite and my smile is as fake as it can get, I cant show this to others.

[Stress (Minor)] inflicted on [Young Spark Inferno Dragon *]]

[That is what I meant with keeping your feelings to yourself. Believe me, putting up a smile just to make others not worry about you, will inevitably cause the opposite. I am sorry if you dont want to hear it, but you need to let your feelings out.]

No, please stopWe don't need to continue with this. It was a waste of time anyway

[No! Look at yourself! Why must you be stubborn like this?]

Complaining about it wont help me. Crying is not allowed. I cant do it now. I can cry when I finally made it to something. Le-Lets leave it at that, please.

[Depression (Minor)] inflicted on [Young Spark Inferno Dragon *]

Stop. Stop. Stop. I knew talking about this crap is just gonna make me feel worse. I need to cheer myself up. Need to get rid of these abnormal effects. Honey. Honey. Something sweet.

I covered my whole hand in some honey from my storage and pushed it completely into my mouth. I could taste the sweet, sticky substance mixed with a bit of blood; a wound having opened from scratching my mouth.

[Then let me help you.]

Mrat? (What?)

Ms. Segawa carefully took out the hand in my mouth, making sure that I wouldnt harm myself any further with my long, sickle-like claws. She then spoke in a calming tone.

[Let me help you then. If you are not willing to fully express yourself now, then I can follow you until you can. Being patient with emotional students is a part of my job after all.]

What do you get from this? What you said makes no sense. Why would you want to do something that annoying? Im a stubborn idiot. Plain and simple. Not worth somebodys time.

[Well, I guess the first thing that I get from this is to make myself feel better. If you were one of my own students, then I would do my best to help you get over it. The other reason is part of my dream.]

What dream would force somebody to jump on some random girls foolish ambitions? I scoffed.

[Somebody who wishes to travel the world.]

Thats your dream? Pah, come on. What kinda dream is that? Thats so lame. I giggled as I mocked her, sneered at her simple wish.

[You might not know this, but I was not somebody who was born with the opportunity to travel around the world whenever I wanted. You said your grandparents lived around the world, right? One pair in Germany and the other in Japan? Well, I was never able to fly outside of Japan.]

Oh, crap! There I go again. This annoying mouth of mine, OMG! Why do I always say these stupid things? Just shut your damn trap

[Before my father died, he planned to have I and my mother join him on a trip around the world; visiting the many sights of the world after we saved up the money for it. I also studied history because I wanted to learn about the past of the world. Even after my father has died, that dream has not faded. I was planning to do this with my mother still, but it seems it was not meant to be.]

Ms. Segawa closed her eyes and breathed in deeply. She opened her eyes again and continued.

[Now I am in a completely foreign world with a foreign culture and also a history I have nothing about. Both the historian and the dreaming woman inside me wishes to learn about this world. If this world is medieval, then they wouldnt have the appropriate technology necessary to spread your name, which means you, an Idol, will have to travel far and wide. You will have to sing in foreign cities and countries. There can be no better traveling companion than you.]

It was convincingbut not enough.

WhatWhat if it all fails and I choose to give up on it? I stumbled on my words, remembering that I said the same thing to my parallel minds in the cave.

Ive changed. I know Ive changed. My life in these past months in this world have not only changed my appearance but it has also changed my attitude. My hearts burns, knowing that my chances of making my dream true, is slowly drifting away from me the longer I stay like this.

[Then so be it. I will still drag you around with me.]

I-Isnt that awfully selfish of you?! I flinched backwards upon hearing what she said.

[Yes, it is! And thats how you should express yourself. Show some more confidence in yourself. We are both reincarnated people from the same world and both of us are monsters. Were you to ask me, I would prefer traveling with]

I cant argue with that, so I just nodded.

[So, shall we become traveling companions, partner?]

Uhh, well

[Just for your information, you may not decline me.]

Gck, this person is totally not modest at all! Arent most Japanese supposed to be polite and modest?! Ms. Segawa completely flipped her personality. Shes been very pushy today, extremely inconsiderate!

Th-Then I have nothing else to say. Iaccept, I guess.

I guess, maybe being less lonely will help me change for the better? I may have sounded reluctant, but I think Im a bit relieved that she decided to stay with me, no more sleeping alone in this dark forest.

I should apologize for what I said, once I have the chance.

[Splendid. Now before we end this conversation, we need to give you a name!]

A name?

[Correct. I find it completely unacceptable to continue with Miss Dragon. That is both rude and inappropriate if we are to continue as traveling companions.]

Shes right, I do feel a bit awkward being called like that for a whole month. I nodded to her suggestion and looked at her, anticipating that she would give me a name.

[Dont you have a suggestion of your own?]

What meaning does it have when I name myself? Your name only has meaning, if somebody like your parents gives it to you. You mentioned I needed a name, so you do it.

["A namehmm. I have two pretty fitting names. The first is Hestia, the Greek goddess of hearths and its fire."]

Greek, huh? Well, she is a history teacher, after all.

[The other name is Atsuko.]

Atsuko?

[Yup. Atsu for honest or warm. Ko for being childlike. I thought it would be good to give you a Japanese name considering you are half Japanese.]

My original name could have been Japanese. This does make sense.

So, why did you take Hestia. Thats a Greek goddess name, right? I dont think I act like a goddess at all.

[I chose that name for you because I believe you are someone who values her family quite a lot. A name fitting for somebody who will do her best to keep her family happy even at cost of herself.]

That isquite a nice reason, more than I deserve. That makes choosing one of them quite hard.

["There is no need to choose. Just take both. One as your first name and the other as a sort of the last name."]

I lifted up one of my brows, showing my astonishment. Ms. Segawa on the other hand, showed me with a gentle smile, suggesting that I never had a choice once I gave up my right to suggest a name.

Chuckling, I spoke.

Well, I guess its better than being called Miss Dragon all the time.

[Fantastic. From today onwards you shall be Hestia Atsuko. It is an honor to have met your acquaintance, Princess Hestia. I, Saori Segawa, shall follow you from today onwards as a companion.]

[Young Spark Inferno Dragon *] has been named [Young Spark Inferno Dragon, Hestia Atsuko]

Come on, you dont have to be that formalhuh?

[Huh?]

[Young Garm, Saori Segawa] has received the title [Hestias Retainer] and is now your follower

Follower amount requirement fulfilled. [The Light] proficiency requirement fulfilled

Magic gained: [Sanctuary]