The Lazy Dragon is Working Hard 011 (1/2)

After receiving a love confession from Pigna, I left in the morning to defeat the demon.

However, I traveled alone. I couldn’t sleep because of the monster on the way. I think I will get some companion later.

The first one is a warrior called Broad. I met him on the way when he lost all of his money. It was stolen by his party, then they abandoned him. He attacked me at first because he turned into a bandit. However after I defeated him and told him that I am the hero, he was willing to help.

I also have the taciturn, expressionless, genius magical girl Paula to help me. A genius child from Torumekia Empire. She accepted to be my helper at the cost of me gathering materials for her research.

I had a hard time.

From rare medicinal herbs, internal organs of powerful monsters. Afterall, is her research successful?

The last one is the b.l.o.o.d.y priest Gorham. Rather than his healing capability, he was famous for repelling monster by beating them using a staff. The time he finished, his robe is dyed red with blood. He was feared by the people however he agreed to join me when I told him that I want to defeat the demon lord.

Pigna, look at me. I have now dependable friends.

After that I came to a.s.surado Continent. I will be going through a rite of pa.s.sage of the Guardian Dragon G.o.d of Sloth.

They said the first hero doesn’t need to do this, but since the demon grow stronger, we need to get the blessing to be stronger.

However, G.o.d of Sloth. Is he the real deal? I mean, getting stronger and “sloth” is like  completely different things.

Except for the Gozman Empire's coronation ordeal,  the area is usually off limits.

We asked Emperor Harold who was newly enthroned and he said.

“The shrine of G.o.d of sloth may not look promising. However the legend is true. If you could pa.s.s the lazy barrier, the Dragon G.o.d will give you his blessing. ”

I wanted to ask more about the details but he said.

”Don’t worry. It’s something you could handle. However I wish for your success. ”

After that, the guards took us to the shrine entrance. We entered it afterwards.

”How long..? ”

”It’s far… ”

A few hours after we entered, no one was not complaining.

Hours! I’m tired physically and mentally.

”Why did the emperor said it was easy? ”

Broad sighed. Altough he loved training, just walking is boring.

”a.s.surado people is famous for hardwork. We need to be diligent. The seemingly endless cave is the embodiment of their national policy. ”

Gorham said that with a villainous face that emerged under the torch light.

”This place has a great mana atmosphere. ” The eyes of always taciturn, expressionless Paula was s.h.i.+ning.

”The emperor said the barrier is making us lazy. ”

”Also it was harmful to the body if we stayed too long. Will be too lazy to think, breath, and eventually died.”