102 – Dark Dragon and Fire Dragon – 3
They were betrayed by a fellow human for the absurd reason that it might threaten their power, and even though they clearly saw them fall into a trap and die right in front of their eyes, Memories of having to turn around and run away.
I still haven’t forgotten that memory. I will never forget it for the rest of my life. The same goes for the chairman.
“…… Because something like that had happened, I heard from the Sword Saint that the Fire Dragon Mahbat had appeared and went to seek revenge. But now that I look back, I think that his appearance itself could have been a trap for a succubus. “To keep me away from the academy.”
It may not be a trap, but it is a trap. In fact, it is said that if the chairman had been present after the incident ended, the damage would not have been so severe.
Even if you are pushed by a fire dragon, a dragon is still a dragon in the end. So much so that Astaroth put it away as a top priority.
“So you were hurt like that by that guy named Mahbat?”
“That’s it for now, but there’s something strange. At first, it said it was disappointing that it couldn’t eat me and left, but then suddenly it came back and attacked me. Somehow, in that short period of time, I became much stronger than before. It was difficult to even escape properly. “That was also the reason why I was driven to the brink of death.”
As soon as I heard that I had become much stronger than before in a short period of time, something came to mind.
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“Did you sense a slightly darker magical energy from him than you normally feel from demons, or was he emitting a black energy that you had never seen before?”
“…… How did you know? That’s right. “When I thought about it, the breath it was emitting felt like it had become noticeably cloudy.”
The chairman nodded his head with a surprised face.
‘As expected.’
Just as Elisier said that those tainted with black energy appeared in the demon world and came to clean it up, there was no doubt that the fire dragon was also contaminated by that demon god.
I don’t know when it started to deteriorate into that kind of situation. Since he left unharmed and then came back and attacked me, I think it was somewhere in between, but I’m not sure.
“The academy has suffered great damage because of me, so my sin is heavy. You also went through great hardships. “I’m so sorry.”
Erestica lowered her head helplessly.
“It is not for the chairman to apologize.”
Because I would have done the same, I swallowed the words in my mind. If it were me, I would have abandoned what I was doing and ran if I had been told I could take revenge on the guys who had trapped us back then.
“So, let me ask you. Please answer honestly.”
As if he sensed the emotion in my words, the chairman hesitated and answered back.
“…… Why? “If you are thinking of reprimanding me, please do so humbly.”
“If I offer to help you get revenge, are you willing to accept it?”
“Is that really true?”
The golden vertical pupils opened wide.
“I am speaking from the bottom of my heart, so the Chairman’s intention is the most important. Because everyone has different ideas about revenge. “Isn’t there a possibility that you think that revenge must be achieved with your own hands?”
Considering that he has been contaminated by a demon god, he is someone who will eventually have to fight and kill at some point. If there was a case for a guy like that to take revenge on the chairman, there was no reason for him not to step forward.
The chairman seemed to be lost in thought, but calmed down his excited expression and shook his head.
“…… No. There’s no need to do that. Just take your heart. I know you are strong, but haven’t you seen how I came here? “I don’t want to drag my students into my work and force them into danger.”
“I know. That’s why I’m telling you.”
“What on earth did you hear me say? Didn’t I tell you? You are my student attending my academy. “Forcing a student to die for personal revenge is something you can’t do even if you die!”
The chairman’s voice rose.
When I thought about it, I thought the reason he cared so much about his students was because he saw the same thing with his own daughter. To a dragon, the age difference would not even be recognized by a few years in human terms.
“It is not a personal vendetta. “This includes me.”
But this was no longer Erestica’s problem alone.
If you’re related to a demon god, you’re also someone you’ll have to face at some point, and from the moment I started seeing the Chairman of the Board and my past self, it became impossible to separate the two.
“…… “What do you mean, Student Mira?”
“Isn’t that our relationship? This means that it is no longer the chairman’s job alone.”
I can’t rashly reveal the existence of demon gods, and I can never talk about my past. So I have no choice but to express it gently. If you do this, they will think of a suitable reason.
With those last words, I turned around and walked out. Brünnhild, who was caught in the middle and didn’t know what to do, followed me outside, and Aria seemed to want to take care of the director for now.
“Mummy! Mummy! Wait for a sec! What are you talking about? “What is your relationship with the chairman?”
Brünnhild, who hurriedly caught up with me, asked a question.
“Relationship between students and president. “Isn’t it obvious?”
“You said it as if it wasn’t obvious! Try to mislead people! Are you really going to catch him? This is the guy who almost killed the chairman? “No matter how much you are, the dragon is—”
“I have no intention of going blindly.”
Of course, I have no intention of attacking them blindly. I guess I should go after gathering some information. Because there is Priscilla and Elisier.
“…… “You’re a little strange, Mira.”
Brunhilde opened her mouth with slightly trembling eyes.
“I feel like I don’t have any free time since a while ago. Was the Chairman’s story that shocking? It’s a sad story, but there’s something about you…… “I think it was perceived differently.”
“… ….”
Is it noticeable to that extent? I lightly touched her face. The corners of her mouth stiffened, and even though she tried to smile and say it was okay, it didn’t work. The tips of my fingers touching my cheek were trembling slightly.
I had no choice but to admit it. This makes it harder not to get caught.
“It won’t work. “I want to go too.”
“Brünnhild, you too?”
Brünnhild, who was looking at me with concern, declared.
“I’m anxious to send you alone, so I can’t do it. Mira, what did you say? There is no need to protect everyone. I promised myself that, but what kind of hero would I be if I couldn’t protect even one person close to me? “I’m going too, so don’t stop me.”
A determined look appeared on his face. Even if I tried to persuade him, it seemed like it would be of no use. From my perspective, it is also a good thing that if I have a holy sword, the possibility of taking out a light spear is reduced.
I nodded and told him to do whatever he wanted. After telling me not to even think about going secretly, Brunhild left to pack my luggage. When I was left alone, I touched the corners of my mouth again.
It was still hard.
After hearing what I said, the three of them were shocked by the chairman’s past, surprised by the fact that Mahbat had been contaminated by a demon god, and then dumbfounded when I told them that I would catch that guy.
“…… So, to sum it up, Mira, after looking at your past and the chairman’s past, are you going to catch that guy by yourself?”
“You are not alone. Because I’m going with the warrior. And he’s the one you’re going to have to fight anyway, so it’s better to deal with it now. “Maybe I’ll become stronger later, right?”
“That’s right. But the reason you’re rushing to handle it so quickly is because your past overlaps with that of the chairman. “Am I wrong?”
“… ….”
If it came out like that, I had nothing to say. Because it was true. Rosaria sighed at my silence and made a gesture with her hand.
“Come here for a moment.”
“Why?”
“Don’t talk nonsense, quickly.”
I got closer. Rosaria stood up from the sofa and immediately hugged me. Her head was buried between her breasts. Although she wasn’t as soft as the chairman, she still felt quite soft.
No, in this case, should I say that the size of the chairman was too overwhelming?
“What are you doing now?”
“What are you doing now?”
The displeased voices of Priscilla and Laura were heard from both sides. There was a bit of anger in one voice, and a sense of absurdity in the other.
“You’re comforting me. “If you don’t know, stay still.”
“Soothing?”
“Then you can clearly see that the child is mentally unwell. Do you leave him like this? If I send it away in this state, I won’t be able to catch anything. No, it’s a good thing if you can’t catch it. “What if I get hurt or can’t come back?”
“I know Mira is unstable. “Why do you have to do it that way?”
“Isn’t it obvious? My breasts are the biggest here. “Even if you two combine, it won’t work for me, right?”
Priscilla and Laura became quiet. Rosaria vigorously stroked my head.
In fact, although she is in such a strong mood right now, Rosalia herself probably does not know that she will be in a similar situation when she stands in front of the chairman. Even if the three of her are combined, she won’t be as big as the chairman.
“Mummy. The pain you went through in the first world is not something I can judge lightly. But you know, I know you look very anxious right now.”
“… ….”
“So, what I’m saying is that you should rely on us sometimes. Well, I’m incredibly weak compared to you, but that’s not necessarily the only way it’s useful, right? If anything, I can comfort you by hugging you like this. Or, like Priscilla last time, we can comfort her by sleeping with her under the blanket.”
“…… Did you do that?”
“I did.”
“I don’t know what happened with Mira while I lost my memory. “Have you crossed the line?”
The first line was not crossed. Priscilla was wearing only her underwear and she just hugged me and gently stroked me while I slept.
“What are you doing? Why don’t you come quickly and give me a hug?”
“…… “Us too?”
“Then who else is here besides you? Or are you just going to leave me alone like this? It’s okay. “It’s good for me.”
Priscilla seemed to have suddenly approached me at those words, and a warm touch was felt in the empty space, and the last one seemed to be Laura. How much time had passed, it felt like her mind had really calmed down.
I was able to understand because my mind became clear. She was acting really impatient from the moment she started comparing the chairmanship with my past.
“…… How long are we going to be like this?”
She asked a question as no one seemed to want to fall even though her head cleared.
“I’ll release you only if Mira says you’re okay, right?”
“I’ve been feeling better since a while ago. “Rosaria, weren’t you trying to judge?”
“What are you talking about? “How do I determine if you’re okay?”
“… ….”
“… ….”
There was silence. The good atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Everyone slowly relaxed their arms. I also took my head off. The face that had been buried in my chest from earlier felt warm.
Even though it was on clothes, the texture was clearly conveyed.
“I feel like I’ve calmed down a lot. “Thank you everyone.”
When I said that with a smile, not only Rosaria but also Laura and Priscilla looked at me with blank faces.
“Why?”
“No…… And…… Did you know you could make an expression like that? It’s crazy, really…….”
“What is my expression?”
“No. It’s okay if you don’t know. Okay. It’s better if you don’t know. “We can just watch it among ourselves.”
Rosaria spoke gibberish. Laura was constantly muttering something to herself, and Priscilla stuck her head out to me with a flabby expression. As I reflexively stroked it, I felt something.
“Do you really want to come here?”
“It will come. You missed a scout earlier. Since this area is his territory, he won’t miss the opportunity to catch and kill a hero in his territory.”
Brünnhild and I were standing on the ruined wasteland. He teamed up with Elisiere to pretend that he had run into a scout by chance, and deliberately missed one so that the news would be delivered.
To someone who does not know the inside story, it would seem that a scout reported that Mahbat had come to capture and kill the warrior. In reality, Elisiere pushed him to die.
“Okay. So how are you going to catch it when it comes? It’s a dragon. “You’re just flying around?”
“How did you catch it?”
I quietly relaxed my shoulders.
“I have to drop it.”
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