CH 377

Chapter 377 – To Dragonis Mountain Kingdom Territory

It had been a while since we had entered the airspace of the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom, but the flight had been very safe, with no particular signs of danger.

“Hmm? Have they secured the air route after all?”

“I think so. Perhaps they have destroyed any monsters that might interfere with the flying dragon trade.”

“That may be so, but most importantly, monsters are not stupid. If they are hurt many times, they will learn.”

“You mean they won’t attack us because we have the dragon cavalry escorting us?”

“I suppose so. Or maybe because I’m on board,” said Grande.

“I see.”

Does this mean that something like the dragon’s aura of strength that Grande gives off might be a monster repellent? She may look cute, but she was originally a giant dragon. Could that be the case?

“It’s unfortunate. I thought we would have a chance to show Caltas-dono the magic airship’s performance.”

“A show of national prestige?”

“No, I just want to show off. Our engineers and soldiers are amazing, right? Besides, boys like to show off big, strong, cool things like this.”

Hearing my words, the men on duty on the bridge nodded their heads in agreement. Right? Don’t you get it?

“Even if we don’t do anything, they will ask us to show them what we can do. We just have to wait until then.”

“Is that how it is?”

“It is something like that. Until now, the dominance of the sky belonged only to the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom. If an existence appears that threatens it, the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom will not remain silent, no matter how friendly they are to Kosuke and Grande.”

“Yes, I think so too. Let’s not be too hasty, shall we?”

“If you two say so, then let’s do it. Well, it’s not like I want to show off our power at all costs.”

Although I say it with my mouth, I want to be bold because I made it. But it can’t be helped if both Isla and Driada-san say so. Anyway, I’ll wait for an opportunity.

“Speaking of which, we have plenty of time in our schedule, don’t we?”

“Yes, that’s right. There are only five days left, including today, until the founding anniversary of the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom.

It looks like it will take us all day to unload and set up today, so how should I spend the next four days? If I have time, I’d like to mine for ore. After all, I used a lot of materials to build the magic airship.

“That’s the face of a man who wants to go to the mountain with a pickaxe every chance he gets.”

“Could you stop reading my mind?”

“There’s no time for that, you know. It’s an opportunity to make contact with important people in the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom and the Confederation of Small States.”

“Uh… you don’t need me to be there for that, do you? Don’t you think it would be better if you arrange something well and do it properly?”

“That’s not how it works. Kosuke-kun is the head of the delegation to the Kingdom of Merinard, right? It would be rude to the other party if the head of the delegation didn’t attend the meeting, right?”

That seems to be the case. But my material gathering and ore mining is the mainstay of the Merinard Kingdom’s economy, you know? There’s a limit to the amount of rock and terrain that can be quarried within the territory of the Merinard Kingdom, and it would be in the Merinard Kingdom’s interest for me to do the “construction” of the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom under the mask of goodwill, wouldn’t it?

I’ll be lucky to get the materials. The Dragonis Mountain Kingdom would be lucky to have flat land for construction despite the rugged mountainous terrain. The Kingdom of Merinard is lucky to have my supply of rare metals and gems and the gratitude of the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom. See, it’s a win-win-win-win situation for everyone.

I said enthusiastically.

“U-um… if you put it that way, it may indeed be in the national interest, but…”

“As expected from Driada-san, you know what I mean. Then, if there’s a chance, I’ll go that way.”

“…I’m somewhat stumped to say.”

Okay, I’ve managed to convince her. While I was talking my heart out, we received a call from the deck through the magical conduit. Apparently, we would arrive at Drado, the capital of the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom, in about an hour or two.

“I know it’s a little late, but is there a place we can land?”

“I heard that there is a place for the flying dragon to take off and land, and it would be possible to dock there. But…”

“But?”

“Well, that would make it difficult for the flying dragon to take off and land, so I was wondering what they would do after that.”

“I see.”

That’s a problem. For the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom, not being able to take off and land a flying dragon is like not being able to breathe. It would be a matter of life and death.

“We’ll be fine. It will undoubtedly be a temporary inconvenience, but as long as we can get permission from the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom, I think we can handle it. Tell them that.”

“Understood, sir.”

After we finished our conversation with the magic voice tube, I turned my attention back to Isla and Driada-san and saw them staring at me with stern looks in their eyes.

“Kosuke-kun. I understand that you don’t have a choice, but you have to exercise some restraint. If you show too much power, there might be a conflict over you.”

“Hmm, I don’t care if you do it at home, but you should be careful when you’re abroad.”

“I understand.”

Indeed, they may be right. This is a foreign country. If something goes wrong, the only forces are the personnel on board this ship, and it is not easy to get help from Sylphy and the others. There is the barrier of distance. Maybe I got a little too excited after completing the magic airship. Let’s be careful.