Chapter 239

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“The Dwarf Nation is one of the few prosperous places, but we live peacefully because we are surrounded by dragon monsters everywhere and giants, perhaps…” said Darfu. “The terrain is also hard for the humans to step on and advance their troops, and through our fortresses, we built there, we always have a strong strategic advantage.”

“O-Oh… Did something happen in your history?” I wondered. “Did they attack the Dwarf Nation?”

“Yes, plenty of times, the Albraun Kingdom, the Solstice Kingdom, and the Rose Garden Kingdom, the trio of human Kingdoms that govern this entire Continent led by the Empire ruled by the church, attempted to attack our Dwarf Nation on several occasions, but all failed…” said Darfu. “I don’t like to brag about it, but Dwarf Military Power is impressive. You’ll see the artifacts and magical machinery we can build when we finally got the time and tools to make it.”

“M-Machinery?” I asked in surprise.

Are you telling me these dwarves are the cool steampunk ones?! Holy fucking shit.

“Yeah, we can make magic technology and build machinery. It is our specialty, giant magic cannons, bazookas, arachnid tanks, and all of that. We blasted all three of the major kingdoms, and not even the strongest of priests with their stupid holy magic could do anything against our Machine Golems! Gahahaha!” laughed Darfu. “…But I never experienced that. I was still inside my father’s balls back then. It was long, long ago… After that, the humans stopped annoying us. They simply gave up.”

“I-Incredible… Lucifer, were Dwarves doing that when you were alive?” I asked. “Did they?”

“…Not that I remember. Perhaps we never truly met? I believe the Dwarves settled down after the Demon Kingdom was destroyed pretty much… But I never saw Dwarves doing that. I do remember there was this one underground city of Dwarves right down the mountain- Wait, are you guys those ones?” wondered Lucifer. “I guess you moved to the mountains… Fair enough, it was empty, I bet.”

“I don’t know about that, but they say that we came from the underground.” Said Darfu. “I’ll stop babbling for the moment and resume work. If you excuse me… Alright guys, gather around me again”.

Darfu quickly moved back to where the goblins were as he began to guide them and command them. He said he wasn’t really good at this, but he’s already pretty amazing, and he’s considered a child by those two idiots? I am impressed. I am really impressed.

“Well, that was a lot of interesting info tidbits.” Said Emeraldine. “We should really talk more with Darfu. He is a keeper in your council!”

“I agree. He’s a fun little guy.” Said Partner. “What do you think, old man?”

“Don’t call me old man! What’s up with being called old now all out of the sudden?!” asked Lucifer angrily. “…Darfu is a resourceful young Dwarf, I would gladly have him at my side, but he’s gotta show more of what’s he’s capable of through time, so don’t jump to conclusions right away.”

“You’re right. I also liked the guy, so we’ll see what we do….” I said. “For now, we should rest and move tomorrow… I think I said I wanted to go now, but I got lazy after those two idiots made me a bit depressed.”

“D-Don’t get like that…” said Emeraldine. “Come on, cheer up. We’ll go tomorrow morning then.”

“Y-Yeah! Just ignore those two idiots, Master!” said Partner. “They’re not worth half of what they make themselves cost.”

“You two are very harsh on them, but you’re right, I am also the one that didn’t want to force them nor kill them, so I have to bear with their hurtful words….” I sighed. “For now, let’s go back to the castle to laze around for a bit.”

For the moment, I decided to laze around until tomorrow. Throughout the entire week, we had been working very hard, so it is justified that we finally take a little break, although Undead is restless, and that’s why how we made those houses so fast because I employed my Undead friends.

Lucifer wanted to continue helping outside, and probably he was going to play with the kids of the town after that. He has a very soft spot for children, after all. So I ended up with Emeraldine and Partner.

It has been some time since I kissed Emeraldine, and we haven’t done it since then. It also seems that our tension has calmed itself a little bit, but I am damn sure I still got strong feelings for her, but it just feels like our relationship is slowly advancing. I-I mean, not more than a month has passed, so I don’t think it is going too slow either!

Meanwhile, Partner and I… well, our relationship is pretty good as well, she’s clingy and always lovely, she said she wanted a relationship with me, and… I kind of also want it. She’s cute, and I have wondered how it could feel to kiss her… Ahh, I am really a pervert, aren’t I?

These two girls are really like my sun and my moon, always illuminating the day and the night for me. They’re part of… my treasure. Part of my life, and I can’t really imagine my life without them at each of my sides anymore, all while Lucifer is often behind me watching my back, silent, like a regal knight or something. He’s less clingy and corny than the girls, but his love is also very intense, and his devotion is as strong as that of a knight… I also love him.

Uwah, it is hard to balance life with two beautiful girls and a handsome dragon… All while managing a growing village, trying to grow stronger, and attempting to resolve the problems that surge at every corner of my life…

It really is…

For the moment, I kept resting over the bed while chatting with the girls and practicing darkness magic.

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