He was still a young flying dragon (wyvern).
It was only recently that he began to enjoy fighting the "human" race.
To him, the "humans" were a very mysterious creature.
They were small and weak. And yet, as a race, they are growing in strength.
Dragons are so huge and strong, yet they only control a small area.
I'm not convinced.
I think we should fight to find out who is the better race.
If the 'humans' were those that the great Heavenly Dragon had sided with, they should show that much resolve.
He then headed to his newly found hunting grounds.
A long road with humans and demi-humans coming and going from east to west. It's just the right nava.
"──────GI, Rooo
His eyes now followed the little carriage on the street.
Guru, his throat rumbled.
I just nawabaried this place. ...... Was that a challenge to myself?
Even though he was the lowest seat, the flying dragon was a proud dragon clan.
A mere crawler on the ground cannot remain silent after having his Nawabari invaded.
...... You should know what you are getting into,...... "human".
"A mere flying dragon (wyvern) would do well to know your place!
Iris shouted at the flying dragon as it appeared.
Iris sat on the carriage's gohja stand, her dress down to her chest, exposing her clean shoulders to the dawn air.
On her shoulders are dragon scales (scales). This is the proof that she has the blood of the 'Sea Dragon Kerkator'.
''This is the sea dragon priestess Iris-Hafeumea, who has the blood of the sea dragon Kerkator! There is no hostile intent! All I want is a vacation with my brother and all his friends! Allow me to pass. I'm sure that even though they live in different places on land and in the air, both you and Iris are still part of the dragon's family.
You will be able to see the scales on his shoulders as he shows the flying dragon his scales and continues to shout.
The movement of the flying dragon, which had been flying in from right beside us, has changed.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.
It was a flying dragon with blue scales. It was more than ten meters in size. It had wings like a pterosaur and clawed hind legs. And it waved a long tail that looked like a whip. Its golden eyes are looking at me from above. It would be easier if you let me through, but...
"GIAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
I'm not gonna make it.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's gonna be a little rough from now on.
"Let's go! "I promised I'd get you back to the sanctuary. Do with it what you will!
The horses responded in good spirits.
The two - the two that weren't - I told the two horses about the situation yesterday.
We are in a hurry to get ahead, so we have to pass through the area where the flying dragons might be.
If possible, we will fight off the flying dragons. But if we don't think we can win, we must run away.
I've also explained to them that we have the power of both ...... briefly.
They seemed to like me and Cecil, and they answered both to carry us and to keep the secret.
'We originally wanted to be knight riders, not carriage horses,'
"Fighting for your husband and your daughter is the joy of horses!
It's nice to hear you say that, but I'm not sure what it means to be a horse person.
And we left "Charka's Town" before dawn.
Two hours later - we are on the road leading to the "Recreation Area".
The flying dragon appeared just a few minutes ago.
First of all, since we are both members of the dragon's family, we decided to have Iris threaten us.
In the gohja-dai of the swinging carriage, Iris exposes the scales she called up by spraying water on them and stretching her chest.
It's different from the other day. It's a "dragon maiden" who fights with her own will.
You'll be able to get a good deal more out of them.
I thought that a certain amount of pressure would be understood by Iris, who is descended from that blood, if she was against a dragon, but it seems to have worked.
''Alright, keep moving forward!''
"Riddle me this. Yes!
The carriage has picked up speed.
Everyone is waiting in their scheduled positions.
Rita and Aine are on the roof of the carriage. Rita has the balance of a beastman, holding Aine up so she doesn't fall off.
Cecil is next to me across from Iris.
Raphilia should be in the carriage, ready for her next mission.
"Aine, what's his move?
On a shaky carriage. It's hard to reach my voice.
So, I call out to Aine in my head.
I've already done the "mind linkage" thing.
Aine's ability to observe is the key to this battle.
........................
Huh? No answer came back.
'Aine. Are we clear? Aine?
"............ ha!
There was a reaction.
'I'm sorry. It was just the 'big sister' and the 'girl' in Aine clashing with each other.'
'I'm not sure about ......, are you okay?'
"I'm fine. My sister is invincible. It's a wyvern move, right?
There was a pause of a few seconds.
Aine is on the roof, staring at the flying dragon.
'According to my "kinetic observation", I'm putting a lot of effort into my wings. I'm continuing to make one or two more laps ...... turn.
The skill I made yesterday, 'Dynamic Body Observation', I gave it to Aine.
Even from here, I can see the 'color of tension' of the flying dragon's body. You should be able to read his movements.
''──Na-kun! I'm working on my tail! It looks like the flying dragon (wyvern) is going to swoop down and attack you with its tail!''
Yes, sir! Then move back, Iris. I want Raphilia instead!
Iris returns to the carriage and Raphilia comes out to the goshentai instead.
All around us, the grasslands end and the left and right sides become sheer rocky mountains.
The flying dragon, which was circling directly above us, has changed course and is trying to go around in front of us.
Is it coming from the front....
The total length of the flying dragon, with its wings spread out, is about 15 meters. The tail alone is several meters long.
If it flew into you, the carriage would be blown away with a single blow.
I just confirmed that.
All the way up here, I saw the attacked carriage. Crumpled up like a giant cane whipped into a mangled mess. It's a miracle no one died from it. But thanks to that, we learned how to fight the flying dragon.
I've thought of a plan. We also decided on a plan.
If a flying dragon is going to interfere with the rest of us, I'll get rid of it as soon as possible.
Rafilia! Activate your skills! "Aine, signal to Rita.
In my voice and in my head, I simultaneously give instructions.
''Understood, master──Invoke 'Mui Kashashou, LV 1'!
Rafilia activates the skill next to me.
"Best of luck for the party--activate 'Bad Luck Annihilation Lv 1'!
And then Rita's song echoed through the streets - our movements and senses accelerated.
"Mui Kashashyo LV1
Increase the reaction time of your party members.
Not only their physical movements, but also their thinking and decision making becomes faster than normal.
The scenery as it passes by changes to slow motion. At the same time, the swaying of the carriage becomes less. Because the horses' senses are accelerating, they match the carriage's movement to the road surface. I instruct them to slow down further. Raphilia jumps down from the stopping carriage.
Holding a bow in one hand and a large number of arrows in one hand.
'O Raphilia-Grace! Send a rain of arrows down on my enemies!
A flying dragon (wyvern) descends from several hundred meters away and comes toward us from the front. It appears to stop moving.
There's no way Rafilia's arm would miss.
You can't be sure. Here we go... 'Archery in the rain, Lv 1'.
Crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch!
Five arrows fly from Raphilia's bow at the same time.
The "Downpour Archery" is an attack skill that allows you to fire multiple arrows at once.
With a pop, a human-shaped leggy appeared from the magic sword.
The flying dragon responded to the words of the Tsurupeta miko. You could at least make her promise not to come down to your village again.
''Can't you do something about that name, Demon Sword? ......
Iris dismounted from the carriage and puffed out her cheeks in frustration.
Then, adjusting the chest and hem of her dress, she stretched out her chest and shouted to the flying dragon.
''This is your last warning! This is Iris-Hafeumea, the priestess of the Sea Dragon Kerkator. And her beloved master and his strongest companions. O foolish flying dragon! Acknowledge your defeat and leave this place!
'Guru────u. Ga, gaga'
The limping flying dragon leaned his head back faintly.
He seemed to understand what Iris was saying.
''You're a proud dragon clan too, even if you're a lower class! What will you do with all your strength in a place like this! If you are truly powerful, fight not a man or a demi-human, but something greater!
A true dragon that is a superior lord. The Giant Tribe. A demon king. There are so many things you must stand against. Wielding power against the weakest of the weak in a human village like this won't change anything. You are nothing more than a tyrant, and you should know it!
"GAGA-ga?
Come on, your wings should still work. Flap your wings! And promise that you will not come to the village anymore. Go. To your fate! It's not people you should be fighting for, but your destiny! Remember the pride of the dragon and stand against the mightier one. That battle will awaken you!
...... Iris?
Iris's eyes twinkle. She's flipping up the skirt of her dress, spinning around, and, with a snap, pointing across the sky. I'm in a groove. Oh, by the way, Iris, I remember you also liked middle-aged adventure novels: .......
'And my flying dragon! When you become more powerful, we will meet again, if the yoke of fate permits. At that time, you will show your beloved master Iris your awakening to great power.
Iris doesn't stop.
She shakes her green hair and jumps with her small body. She pumped her fist up towards the flying dragon.
''Iris and the others and each other's strength. Iris and the others are not meant to kill each other. They should be able to understand each other. No, they could be 'together'!
Iris and her 'friends' should not be attacking a caravan in such a human village. Swear to the master of the sea dragon priestess Iris-Hafeumea, flying dragon! You will never attack a man again. And go, to where your destiny leads you!
The flying dragon is barking, flapping its tattered wings.
This guy seems to understand what Iris is talking about perfectly, but.......so what? Also, Iris's "friend" sounds like "strong enemy (friend)", but it's just my imagination, right?
You know what, Skylark.
I spoke to the flying dragon.
The words might not be understood, so I asked Iris to speak the same words.
''Gu?''
The flying dragon is staring at me with his golden eyes.
''Dragons are so cool, aren't they?''
"Guga: ............
I felt the same way when I met the sea dragon Kerkator, but I think that dragons are a noble race that is distinct from other demons. You see, there is the 'Wings of the Heavenly Dragon' nearby. Dragons are mythical creatures, so everyone respects them and gathers around to catch a glimpse of them. That kind of you, attacking a caravan, is too shameful.
When I said it, the flying dragon cleared his throat as if he was embarrassed.
'It would be easy to kill you, but I want to give you a chance.
If you promise not to come down to the streets again and not to attack people, I will allow you to leave here.
Otherwise, my magic sword will cut you in two. If you're a proud dragon, you should be prepared to do that.
Which one do you prefer, choose.
I pointed the cutting edge of the Magic Sword Leggy at the flying dragon.
''Guo............''
goblin
The flying dragon's throat rumbled.
Gurgling, gurgling, gurgling
She lifted her long, skin-burned neck and cleared her throat...
The flying dragon spat out a gooey, gooey, clot of blood.
Koron
When I looked closely, I saw a crystalline body about the size of a clenched fist lying in the blood.
The color was a transparent orange.
The form is a perfect sphere.
It glows beautifully in the morning light.
'This is ...... 'Blood Crystal'! Big brother.
'Blood Crystal'?
It's also known as the 'Demon Blood Crystal.' Iris has only seen it in books, but it's used by demons to make promises, and it's passed down through the ages: ......
Blood Crystal.
A crystalline substance that is spat out by dragons and other high-ranking demons.
It is said to be a substitute for the Medallion of the Covenant, which is used by humans.
The stone is given to a demon when it acknowledges the other party as a friend and pledges its promise to the other party.
Since the stone itself is connected to the demon, destroying the stone will cause massive damage to the demon itself.
It's harder to get it than defeating that demon, so if you show it off, it will be envied.'
"Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh!
The flying dragon that spat out the Blood Crystal flapped its wounded wings and...
He literally flew towards the mountains as if he was running away.
''I'll see you again beyond the fates, Flying Dragon (Wyvern).
'You don't have to meet me. I mean, I'll die if we meet when you're all gone.
You're using your imagination too much, Iris.
Hiryuu, you're already on to him.
What if that guy goes to the Demon King to sell his wares?
So, this is the Blood Crystal?
It's sticky. I'm going to have to wash this somewhere.
And you guys.
You're drenched in sweat from fighting with all your cheat skills, and you're pretty tired.
The only ones with any energy are me and Iris. Cecil and Rita are limp, and Rafilia's arms are plump from firing so many bows at once. Aine is looking at everyone with a worried look, I guess it's because I can see the fatigue in her body.
Let's take a break somewhere before we go to the next town.
I pulled out a map.
I think there was a lake a little ways off the road ahead.
It's far enough away from town that few people come. I'm told that the lake was made of melt water from the mountains, so the water quality is good. Let's get there and take a real break.
Iris, Aine. Come on, Iris, Aine, help me get the others into the carriage.
Yes, sir." "Yes, sir.
Aine puts Cecil in the carriage, and me and Iris take Rita and Raphilia in turn.
'...... Nagii.'
What's up, Rita?
Did you work hard?
You worked hard. Good job.
I'd like to see your head patted down. ......
Yeah. Good night, Rita.
rustling, crunching.
I patted Rita's head. Rita's eyes are ticklishly narrowed. But I'm still drenched in sweat and my body is hot. I've been using "incomparable singing" throughout the battle. Normally she would be concerned about the smell of her own sweat, but she doesn't seem to have the time to do that.
In this battle, we were able to confirm our own fighting ability.
For now, we can defeat the flying dragon (wyvern) with ease.
But after that, it's hard to continue.
Next time we need to think a bit more about our strategy.
''Yes, the next one is Rafilia.
Oh. Oh. You can't touch your arm now. It's going to sting. ......
Raphilia's eyes narrowed impatiently.
It seems that both arms, which have been drawn too tightly with the bow, are in a state of broken numbness.
I told you not to do that. It's just a matter of time. What do you want to do with my body?
I didn't touch you. Raphilia, stop squeezing me with your numb arms.
He even offered to take Raphilia for a ride in his carriage.
I patted the horses for their hard work and promised to reward them when we reached the lake...
"Your husband slayed the flying dragon: ...... and the dragon slayer. The dragon slayer. We are the dragon slayer's riders at last!
We asked the horses that were up in the air to help us get going.
Slow down, but not too fast. We don't want to wake up everyone who is tired.
This trip is meant to be leisurely, so that's fine.
It's me, Aine, and Iris at the gosholder.
While talking about "good night" and "flying dragons are huge" and "but they're second only to my brother in strength"...
We were making our way towards the rest stop.