Book 9: Chapter 23: Ryuushin and Hinata

Book 9: Chapter 23: Ryuushin and Hinata

I planned to scare the subjugation team with my Kokyuruu appearance, but it somehow turned into something terrible, it seemed.

Three people led by four men clad in similar clothes like what Hinata, the chief and the villagers wore. Two of them were familiar, alright.

The guy, in particular, looked like bad news.

Hes Halt, my classmate and the husband of my older sis.

And, the Bakemono who crushed me all too well while in my completely dragonized form.

The four guys were probably the men who came from the four villages who had a pact with Hinatas village. I bet theyre also the ones who asked help from the Adventurers Guild.

In that case, Halt came here as part of the subjugation team.

By the way, the girl beside Halt was no other than Seira, the former Saintess. Shes also his wifey.

Shes the former Saintess, so its a given that her holy-attribute magic the one that Im weak against is ultra strong.

I probably wont lose against her if ever we fought, but I wont come out unscathed, maybe even quite injured afterward.

Well, I would never fight against Seira, though.

Halt would definitely kill me if I laid a hand on her.

That guy had the power to obliterate me, the person who became the strongest colored dragon in this world, and easily at that.

We came here to defeat the Evil Dragon but You, youre not him, right?

O-Of course! I swear Im not!!

I desperately denied it when Halt asked me that.

I could sense that he would definitely bash the heck out of me if I said Im the Evil Dragon even as a joke.

Thats the kind of guy he is.

He probably already knew that it was me.

But still, he didnt said a word about it, so he might be checking the info on our side.

That guy is a Sage.

Hes really smart.

Thats why I decided to gamble and take a chance on Halt.

I killed the Evil Dragon.

...I heard that theres a sacrificial maiden. What happened to her?

Hes probably talking about Hinata.

The other villages relayed the info that Hinata was offered as sacrifice, it seemed.

I saved her. Shes still alive.

Can you let us meet her? The people who commissioned us wanted to confirm her safety.

A well-built man who looked like hes a warrior approached me. He was with Seira and Halt.

Maybe hes related to the Adventurers Guild?

By the way, the four guys who escorted Halts group had already hid behind a boulder a distance from here.

No.

W-Why?

Im the one who saved Hinata the human who was offered as live sacrifice. Im fond of her. I will protect Hinatas village on the condition that shell hang out with me. Thats why I will never let a guy from who knows where meet her so easily.

I see It was rude of us. I am Lawrence, the supervisor of the Adventurers Guild in Gareth, the nearest city from here.

So this guy who came with Halt was an Adventurers Guild Master.

Then, Halt really did get a request from the Adventurers Guild so they came here.

Halt and Seira might agree to wave charging Hinatas village for the cost of traveling out here if I requested.

But then, I also made the Guild Master travel all the way here.

Guess theyre going to charge an appropriately high amount, then.

Thats why

Lawrence, is it. Sorry you had to come all the way here, but Ive already defeated the Evil Dragon. Hinatas village is also under my protection now.

I should act more high-handedly.

Im Kokuryuu, after all.

Dragons are monsters, but dragons who can communicate with humans and will protect them are revered as the guardian deities of that region where they are.

Theres nothing wrong acting a bit high and mighty, right.

Everythings for the sake of jumping the Adventurers Guilds bill, after all.

I wont allow anyoneto meddle more than this.

Ugh!! I-I understandKokuryuu-dono, lets do as you say.

Halt took Seira and the Guild Master with him and left.

Ryuushin-sama.

Hinata called out to me, still wrapped entirely with Kokuryuus body.

That was dangerous, Hinata. Why did you come out?

Thats.. Thats because Ryuushin-sama

Hinata started to bawl her eyes out.

I-Im not mad. I just dont want you being in danger.

That goes for me too! You told me that you wont be reckless that it will be fine!!

...Sorry, Hinata.

I returned to my human form and hugged Hinata.

She also circled her arms around me.

Ryuushin-sama, from now on, you can only appear in your dragon form when Im with you.

Huh?

Hinata said after calming down.

I will stop the people if they mistake Ryuushin-sama as a bad dragon and try to attack you!

Wasnt that quite risky?

Theres no guarantee that they could stop the attack midway just like Halt. In the first place, recalling or canceling magic that had been released would be impossible for an ordinary mage, after all.

Hm?

Wait, did Hinata think I would stay here in the village all the time?

Classes will start tomorrow so I have to return to Glendale, no matter how reluctant I am.

Hey, Hinata. Im planning to leave the village tomorrow, though.

Is that so? But Im also coming with you, Ryuushin-sama.

She nonchalantly replied, just like that.

...Seriously?

Am I not allowed to?

Tears started to well in Hinatas eyes.

That should be illegal theres no way I could say no to that, you know?

Well, its okay. Im happy if Hinata comes with me.

Thank you very much! I will serve you as your underling for the rest of my life!!

Underling!? N-No, I wanted Hinata to be my girlfriend no, forget it.

GirlfriendAhm, does Ryuushin-sama perhaps wanted to be in a relationship with me as a man?

Its fine, just forget about it.

If Ryuushin-sama so allows then I also want to date you.

Huh?

W-What did you say just now!?

I love Ryuushin-sama.

Hinata looked up at me while hugging me.

Uwah, so cute!

Shes telling me that she wants to be my girl.

D-Dont tell me

I hurriedly looked around me.

Its because Youko or Halt might be using brainwashing magic to tease me.

I couldnt sense their presence around us at all.

Theres nothing wrong with the flow of my mana, too.

Seemed like this wasnt a dream, nor an illusion.

...Seriously?

Im serious, Ryuushin-sama.

Looks like Ill have my own girlfriend, huh.

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T/N: Congratulations, Ryuushin! The bachelor has finally found his other half! But why do I feel like they fell for each other waaay too fast? XD