Chapter 254: Dragon Moms Sacrifice (1)

A surrender proposal…

Delivered to the Empire?

“We will launch a full-scale attack on the Empire soon.”

Understood.

I now know what the Hero thinks of me.

The dragons anti-Imperial faction, came to kill me, seeing me as a potential enemy.

But the Hero sees me as a messenger, a conduit for communication between both sides.

That’s why he readily offered healing and doesn’t see me as a threat, even when we’re alone.

‘This is… fortunate for me.’

Perhaps…

Sending me here was Her Majesty’s foresight, anticipating something like this might happen.

I’m more than just an envoy.

The Second Number. The one who opposes the First Number.

‘And the Hero’s party doesn’t know that yet.’

“But we don’t want to create unnecessary casualties. You understand, right?”

The Hero doesn’t doubt my identity.

It’s a foolproof setup.

Because I was caught in a gate accident, it’s not suspicious that I’m wandering around here alone.

And the one who caused that accident is the Hero, Duber, himself.

“Taeyang?”

I took a deep breath.

Don’t screw up, Geum Taeyang.

The success of my eternal harem hinges on this moment!

“So, you’re saying I should return to the Empire and deliver this surrender proposal?”

“I wouldn’t say unconditional surrender.”

“What are the non-negotiable terms?”

“We want the liberation of the gates.”

As expected.

The Hero’s cause is the liberation of the gates.

Nothing else.

Otherworlders have been treated like objects for a long time. Being sold through normal channels is considered fortunate.

But will the liberation of the gates bring about the ideal world everyone dreams of?

No, if the Empire falls, what remains is chaos, a battlefield of otherworlders with different cultures, thoughts, and abilities, fighting amongst themselves. ????

I don’t have the sense of justice to stop that… but.

‘It’s not an attractive enough solution to change my course.’

“And… I hear there’s a profession in Isil called ‘Trainer,’ who treats women like objects.”

“….”

“Are you, by any chance, one of them?”

“Why do you think that?”

“Somehow… I feel like you’re not from this world either.”

“So what if I switched to being a Trainer and am living the sweet life as a traitor?”

“You can repent for your mistakes. If that’s the case, I hope you’ll understand that what we’re doing is right.”

Right?

The Hero doesn’t know me.

My history contradicts the Hero.

I plan to build a harem here and live a good life.

Liberation of the gates? I don’t care about that.

“What if I refuse to deliver the message?”

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“Is there a problem if I stay in the Dragon District?”

“You’ve been asking questions non-stop. There’s no reason for me to answer, but… it’s obvious, isn’t it? If the dragons side with the Empire, we’ll be in trouble.”

So they came to the Dragon District first to gain an advantage?

Something doesn’t add up.

The Dragon District was busy with its civil war; they didn’t have time to help us.

And the Hero should know that.

Was there a reason for the First Number to make a detour to the Dragon District when he could have gone straight ahead?

“What are you looking for here?”

“….”

“….”

Our eyes met.

“I thought you were the Imperial Envoy…”

“….”

“But something about you… rubs me the wrong way.”

“Same here.”

I focused on the Hero’s aura.

Because I could anticipate the enemy’s strength and intentions through their mana patterns.

And the Hero’s pattern….

Like Gayeon noona’s, it was a swirling pattern.

A conviction that wouldn’t break, even in death.

Those who constantly lived with death on their minds had this pattern.

“Don’t try to test me, Taeyang. It’ll be troublesome if you know too much.”

“Why?”

“Because I’ll have no choice but to kill you, even if you’re an envoy. And that would make Erin sad.”

“….”

“My wife believes that even enemies are ‘human,’ just like us, with warm love in their hearts.”

“You’re kind-hearted.”

I can’t help but want to corrupt him.

The Saintess who preaches love!

Duber glared at me, as if seeing through me.

“I’m not like my wife. I know there are things in this world that walk around pretending to be human, even though they’re not.”

“It’s not like you’re the only one who knows that.”

“I can’t let you go, even though I know you’ll be a hindrance. I hope you’ll cooperate.”

“….”

“I won’t show mercy. Those who obstruct the liberation of the gates will shed blood.”

If Erin is warm sunlight, Duber is a violent storm.

Those who go against the Hero’s beliefs are deemed evil and condemned to hell.

But still.

“You’ve lived too long. The world isn’t that simple.”

Do you think a thousand-year-old, outdated Hero and Saintess can defeat me?

“Not… simple?”

“I’m not going back. Not until I avenge my master, no… until I fulfill my master’s dream.”

Yes, I can’t go back.

Her Majesty wouldn’t allow a bloodless entry.

I have to do my job.

“And you can’t detain me. Is this how you treat an Imperial Envoy?”

“We even healed your injured companion.”

“So you feel justified? Should I cling to Lady Erin and cry about how mean the Hero was?”

You tried to subtly pressure me and paint the picture you wanted.

But it won’t work.

Duber sighed.

“…Using someone else’s wife….”

“The Saintess would judge fairly.”

“Don’t you think this is more urgent? Your family must be in the District.”

“That’s why I need to go quickly. I can’t waste time here.”

Iris is the enemy leader.

If I succeed in training her, it will also protect my family.

But there’s no need to explain such details to the Hero.

He’s hiding things too.

“I can’t let you go. Especially if your goal is to meet the Ice Queen.”

“….”

Was I too obvious?

He won’t let me go as if nothing happened.

The Hero intends to keep me detained and forcibly remove me from the game.

‘That won’t do.’

Rotting away by the Hero’s side and returning without any achievements?

It’s not like I haven’t achieved anything, having obtained Emilia, but it’s not nearly enough!

Mature women!

Ripe milfs!

More women and milfs!

I can’t go back without even seeing Iris’s face.

I’ll find an opening and escape.

‘Emilia is all healed now.’

What I need now…

Is a suitable distraction, a godsend opportunity!

Come, destined development…!

“Don’t even think about drawing your weapon.”

Duber gripped his spear.

“Your death would be instantaneous.”

That’s when it happened.

“Lord Hero! It’s an emergency!”

A soldier entered, lifting the tent flap.

“What is it?”



“It’s an attack by the Death Dragon, Apophis. Evacuate!”

I seized the opportunity while the Hero was distracted and dashed out of the tent.

“Ah, Geum Taeyang!”

Geum Taeyang’s great escape!

“Emilia! We’re escaping!”

“Child?”

“Transform!”

An unexpected obstacle appeared.

Erin.

She grabbed my arm and pleaded.

“Mr. Envoy, please accept the Lord Hero’s surrender proposal. Otherwise, many people will die!”

When you plead like that with such a beautiful face that reminds me of my first love…!

I get a boner!

“Kyaaa!”

The aftermath of Emilia’s transformation swept everything away in a fierce wind, like a typhoon.

I have to go, I have to go….

I seized the opportunity while Erin was unguarded and kissed her.

“Mmm?”

“…. .”

Mindless kissing!

I’ve claimed Erin!

“W-what…!”

The Hero, emerging from the tent, was shocked to see Erin and me.

Erin stared at me with wide eyes.

A very short moment.

Less than a second, a whirlwind of emotions crossed between the three of us in the gust of wind.

A life-or-death stolen kiss!

I wanted to tangle tongues, but that was impossible.

“White-haired Saintess, let’s meet again.”

“…Ah…

Erin, shocked by Geum Taeyang’s mindless sexual harassment, collapsed.

“Lady Saintess!”

“Lady Saintess!”

Now I’m really screwed if I get caught.

It won’t end with just a public shaming!

I’m at risk of being executed!

“Emilia!”

I clung to Emilia’s wing as she prepared for flight.

“Fly!”

Woohoo!

Spears thrown by the soldiers grazed my feet.

“Your Saintess’s lips are amazing! Hahaha!”

Just running isn’t fun!

I make my exit with a cool laugh, like Kaito Kid.

It was too late for the Hero to do anything.

The Death Dragon, Apophis…!

A Green Dragon? A giant dragon, clad in beautiful emerald scales, flew right beneath us and swept the tents with its poisonous breath, like carpet bombing.

The Hero and Saintess must have survived, right? Who’s worried about whom?

“It seems to be an Imperial faction dragon!”

Apophis noona is dependable!

Though I don’t know if it’s female.

“Let’s get out of here!”

I need to get on Emilia’s back quickly.

Hanging onto her flapping wing was reaching its limit.

I barely managed to climb up and burst out laughing in relief.

“! Hahaha!”

It was just a childish peck, but I stole a kiss from the Saintess!

That alone keeps my erection going.

“Woohoo~!”

Just as I was getting excited.

A chill ran down my spine.

I hadn’t noticed the greater danger approaching until it was suddenly upon me.

It appeared above us before I could even think.

“That Land Dragon…!”

This bastard still hasn’t given up!

“Emilia, dodge!”

Like a hawk hunting its prey, the Land Dragon swooped down from a high altitude.

No, it’s too fast!

“Uwaah!”

The Land Dragon was aiming for me.

Its maw opened wide like a black hole, and its teeth sank into my stomach.

“Kyaaa!”

The pain of my upper and lower body separating!

I knew I would actually split apart if I struggled, but the pain made me writhe like a wet rag being wrung out.

“Em

Teeth as thick as my torso dug deeper.

As if intending to kill me outright, it ground its jaws like it was chewing on tough squid, and the shock of my insides being pulverized made me want to pass out.

Avatar manifestation!

I endured, maximizing the Blood art’s healing power. A normal human would have already died from shock.

“Emilia!”

I was startled to see the Land Dragon’s tail.

The enraged Red Dragon, her crimson scales burning, was charging towards the Land Dragon.

I belatedly realized that the vibrations shaking the air, like a volcanic eruption, were her roars.

The wrath of a dragon mom whose child has been snatched!

She’s breaking her ‘promise’ and trying to kill the Land Dragon!

“Mommy!”

The Land Dragon shook its jaws, trying to finish me off and escape!

“Kyaa!”

I don’t have time to use my blood art…!

If I let my mind wander even a little, I’ll pass out.

But I have to endure, until Emilia… unleashes her breath…!

The Fire Dragon’s rage intensified, about to erupt towards the Land Dragon.

‘Oh my god!’

It’s so hot even here!

Emilia carefully aimed for the Land Dragon’s body.

Because there was a chance her fire breath could burn me as well.

My consciousness faded. Blood and guts spilled from my body.

Immediately after, a blinding light and intense heat split the atmosphere.

The Land Dragon’s body melted like butter!

“Ugh!”

This crazy bastard!

It still won’t let go?!

But its flight speed decreased. Emilia, opening her jaws, flew towards the Land Dragon to deliver the final blow!

I’m alive…!

“Emilia!”

Huh?

Emilia’s wing… is torn…!

I clearly saw a black streak of light, shot from an unexpected direction, slice through Emilia’s wing.

At first, I didn’t understand what had happened, even though I saw it.

…Another dragon intervened!

And I immediately knew who that dragon was.

“Cayen! Stop!”

Emilia plummeted.

The small Black Dragon quickly sank its teeth into Emilia’s neck.

“No!”

The Land Dragon created distance in the meantime. Emilia was getting further away.

I can’t let Emilia die!

“You think you can do whatever you want?”

I twisted my body, prepared to lose my lower half, and shouted.

I didn’t have time to formulate a new monologue.

But it’s better than doing nothing!

“Aura deployment!”

The Land Dragon plummeted.

As long as it held onto me, its wings wouldn’t work!



“Damn lizard, it’s a chicken game!”

The agonizing pain in my stomach made me delirious.

I screamed at the top of my lungs.

“If you don’t let me go! You can’t use your wings! Let’s crash into the ground and die together!”

The Land Dragon’s green eyes widened.