308 – Ugly guys get excited just by looking at each other’s faces – 4
The last cave visited after drawing blood from three dragons, a golden dragon residing in the cave. As soon as I poke the last individual, the golden dragon, I felt a sign that it would be tougher than the other dragons, and the sad signs were always right.
It was too rough. Thanks to the strength that was incomparable to the previous three objects, I had to pierce the scales with all my might. My hands still trembled as a result of that.
“Are you finished?”
While the blood on the blade was being bottled, a deep voice rang from above. It was so large that it resonated throughout the cave even though it sounded like it was a small voice.
“Yes, it’s all over. Thank you for your cooperation.”
“What. As a child, it’s only natural to follow your parents’ promises.”
The dragon shook its head lightly. From a human point of view, all he did was look up, so I couldn’t tell exactly what he was doing, but I could tell he was responding favorably.
From the time of the founding of the empire, information about dragons has been recorded in detail. What dragon is in which area, what dragon’s age, disposition, preferred food, if he moved his residence, where he went and for what reason. Based on that record, the empire was able to live without any conflict with the dragons.
And this dragon, which was born about 300 years ago, is exceptionally friendly to humans, to be exact, to the Livnoman family compared to other entities.
“Come to think of it, Corvus, how is that child these days?”
Watching the soldiers carrying the bottles, the dragon lightly asked as if he had remembered it belatedly, but his body froze as he listened. A statement that casually calls the emperor by his real name and treats him like a child. It’s okay to be treated as a traitor, but the dragon in front of you deserves it.
“You are handing over your duties to the crown prince. I think you will abdicate soon.”
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“Huh, has that happened already? It’s a pity that humans get old quickly after a while.”
I couldn’t reply to the words mixed with lamentation. To say it right away, he was a person who had been in the position of emperor for decades.
However, this dragon is the history of the imperial family itself, which was born during the time of Emperor Aimanka and went through the reigns of successive emperors of Kpelofen. Even successive emperors visit this dragon with some of their henchmen after their coronation ceremony.
It seems like an overkill for the emperor himself to go, not even as an agent, but it can’t be helped.
“I’m still envious. The boy will soon be able to see his father.”
This dragon is the son of Emperor Eimanka. At the same time, he was the only child left by the Dragon Lord of the time, who roamed the battlefield carrying Emperor Eimanka. Because of that, he is bound to be a special existence to both the Empire and Dragons.
“Oops, you said something strange to a kid who had nothing to do with you again.”
The dragon, who was silent for a moment as if soaked in memories, said that and moved his tail. Then, a pile of objects were pushed by his tail and placed in front of me.
“There must be a price for labor. My scales and nails. Take them all.”
“…Yes?”
I belatedly asked back because it was unexpected. A dragon’s intact scales and claws are precious enough to match his blood. However, unlike blood, which can be drawn periodically by piercing the scales, you have to wait for the dragon to shed to get the scales and nails intact.
Unfortunately, the molt cycle is random. In addition, dragons do not like the remains of their bodies, so it is common to burn them as soon as they moult.
“I shed two years ago. It was time for you guys to come soon, so I didn’t throw it away. I kept it.”
However, this dragon endured the irritation and saved it.
“Thank you. I will use it for the sake of the imperial family and the empire.”
“It’s okay. This is a gift for a child who worked hard, so you can use it however you like.”
At those words, I stared blankly at the dragon.
As I want…?
***
“…So, you brought it to me?”
“Yes.”
I laughed out loud when I saw Section 4, whose eyes twinkled as if he were asking for praise. When he came back with scales and nails, I thought he had changed his job to a dragon slayer, but he was just peacefully transferred.
“The Minister of Special Affairs also said that the by-products obtained during the mission belonged to the person in charge of the field.”
As the awkward silence continued, Section 4 hurriedly gave an additional explanation. I think I thought I kept my mouth shut because I was thinking about whether I could accept this. It wasn’t that I didn’t say anything about it.
“Thank you. Living here, I touch all these things.”
First of all, I thanked the head of department 4 by stroking it. It’s a bit embarrassing, but it’s true that I got valuable items for free. Dragons also give blood obediently, but they don’t think about giving anything else.
To be honest, if you change your position, it’s natural. Humans also donate blood, but if you say that you peel off your skin and pull out your fingernails, wouldn’t you spit out double curses? Perhaps, even if the dragons took out a scaled visa, they would send contemptuous eyes and say, ‘Are you looking at me with the same eyes as Apels?’ Would say the same thing
“Lord, master, if possible, hug…”
As he continued to stroke his hair, Section 4 cautiously opened his mouth. Unexpectedly, to speak up first while possessing a bpm equal to that of Ma Jong-gong.
However, how commendable it is to say that he mustered up that much courage. He knows his weaknesses, but the way he advances is so sublime.
“Okay. Fenelia wants it, of course.”
So I hugged her right away. Actually, if the 4th manager hadn’t asked for it, I would have embraced it first.
“Sobbing—”
With a sound that seemed to be out of breath, the 4th section chief’s arm was wrapped around my back. I felt a subtle trembling, but I didn’t care. I also felt the will of Section 4 to endure as much as possible.
I was worried because I was the weakest in skinship along with Majonggong, but I’m really glad that I’m improving without knowing it.
“You had a lot of trouble piercing the scales. Do you have time to have dinner together?”
“Yes, yes… Sure.”
Looking at him hastily nodding his head, I don’t think he’s lying. Although Section 4 never lied in front of me in the first place.
“Hey, master? If you don’t mind, even Elizabeth—”
“I met Elizabeth at lunch. Don’t worry.”
In the meantime, I smiled when I saw him taking care of his friend, Section 1.
‘A friend is right.’
Chief 1 also told me when the 4th director would come, and it is touching that they seem to be sincere friends. I’m more moved to see Sera and Earl Horfeld’s non-sword recently.
The meal itself went well. How much quieter would it be if the originally quiet section 4 had food in his mouth? At least, when I spoke to him, he answered honestly, so that the conversation would not be interrupted. Maybe the 4th section chief will know that it will be difficult to meet for a while after today, so he will be desperate for a conversation.
Thanks to that, the meal itself ended smoothly and harmoniously, but there was a bit of a fuss at the end.
“Bar, I can’t take it! How dare I…!”
“No, you got this in the first place.”
The scales and nails that Section 4 received as payment for their labor. No matter how much I thought about it, having it all was without conscience, so I returned half of it to Section 4.
Of course, Section 4 stubbornly refused, but—
“Just holding scales increases magic resistance. Share them with your crew.”
I barely got it when I mentioned the Ink Gwangdae. To Section 4, the ink clown is like family. Besides, from the point of view of the ink clown who rolls around like a dog both at home and abroad, isn’t an amulet with magic resistance worth a thousand gold dollars? Everyone will be happy if you get it for free.
Of course, he insisted that nails be made into weapons. If dragon’s claws are the material, most masters will beg you to entrust them with money. It will be made even better than the sword I gave you as a gift.
“I will definitely repay the favor of the master.”
“Your presence is enough to repay you, so don’t be burdened.”
“Yes, yes. I’ll keep that in mind…”
After a little fuss, he sent back the 4th section manager who bowed his head several times, even though it was the item he had brought, and looked at the remaining by-products.
‘What about the rest.’
I am worried. If the amount was small, I would have gulped it down, but I couldn’t because it was enough to share with others. If you take possession of such a treasure alone, later your stomach will burst or your mouth will tear.
‘…Should I hand it over to the crown prince?’
After thinking about it for a while, I came up with a good idea. Isn’t it enough to just hit the prince? I think you could give him half as well.
Yeah, let’s say it’s a pre-pregnancy gift. It’s not something I’ve been looking for, but aren’t lovers one in one? Instead of exaggerating 4, it would be okay to be condescending.
—I thought that.
“Chief of Inspection Department.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Do you think there are accessories that can be made with scales?”
Until he meets the crazed prince.
When I came to the crown prince’s womb on his own, the puzzled prince widened his eyes as soon as he saw the scales and nails. Even a member of the imperial family could not easily see the by-products of a dragon other than blood.
It wasn’t long before a grotesque madness filled his eyes that had been filled with astonishment. If you look at the scales and talk about accessories, it doesn’t seem like an ordinary madness.
‘Crazy bastard.’
The word “Are you insane” Rose to the top of my throat and then subsided. No matter how much the dragon is not the direct ancestor of the crown prince, isn’t it the child of the founder of the country. In a way, it can be seen as a small sijo.
I felt like I was about to burst into laughter at the same time. How many times had he been scratched by the Crown Princess, how could he think of accessories made of dragon scales? As soon as I left the crown prince’s womb, I would have been robbed. Suddenly my heart is at peace
“Why don’t we send armor made of claws to the legend worker?”
But it is the lower man’s job to stop the upper man from going mad. Before the disaster of making jewelry out of scales really broke out, I said a better plan.
Due to the personality of the Crown Princess, it is unlikely that she will ease her mind just by receiving an accessory. She’d rather get mad at her for what she’s done with her precious material. If so, it would be more efficient for her to attack her father-in-law, Jeon Seung-gong, rather than the Crown Princess.
“That’s a good method. It’s the director of the inspection department.”
Fortunately, the prince nodded her head as if it seemed like a plausible solution.
Ugly bastard. When you ascend the throne, be sure to apologize to that dragon.