Chapter 65 (1/2)

Lava POV

A corner of a sunny mountainous area.

My current workplace.

Even if it is said that it is pleasantly warm, a perfectly clear atmosphere without any obstruction, sunlight pours down ultraviolet light glaringly to the level that it is not dangerous, the altitude is high to the extent that tall trees do not grow. It is an environment in which unless a normal person’s body is gradually accustomed to, it is an unpleasant feeling.

Well, if it’s a dragon me or a spirit Nectar it is not a problem, rather, thanks to the thick concentration of magic in the whole area, it is easy to adjust to the environment.

「Aah— again, I am really thankful for Kyle’s amazing communication skills. He was a big help in bridging the communication barrier with the Dwarf village. It allowed me to properly explain my intentions.」

「 Kyle was always good at grasping the hearts of the people even from the olden days.」

「Thanks to Kyle were allowed to inspect the engraving workshop and gained some knowledge, on top of that they held a banquet and invited us to join.」

After that, Kyle, who was still weak in drinking alcohol despite becoming a magical being, was forced to drink alcohol called ‘The Dwarves Special fire’. Then, the Dwarves women challenged Kyle to arm wrestling competitions, but Kyle just laughed. Kyle somehow managed to withdraw before the winner proceeded to nurse him, and is presently sleeping at the house with a hangover.

Anyway, the Dwarven village seems to be fine now.

I was getting tired of being attacked by the villager. Nevertheless, to achieve peace in half a day is no small feat. As I thought, former-politician is on another level, what Kyle did was simply amazing!

Perhaps, from now on, Kyle will be asked by the dragons who are devastatingly poor in communication to go negotiate with people and spirits.

Even now we are mostly avoiding the civilisations, as it’s difficult for dragons to communicate with other races. Usually, for making interchange as peaceful possible, the dragons come to me for guidance.

However, from now and for decades to come, the dragons will surely be counting on Kyle.

…… Actually, when I think about it now,「 I may not be able to live without Kyle anymore… 」

「Lava?」

When I unconsciously leaked the voice of my heart, Nectar called me.

Surprised by his low complicated tone I looked at him who had a stumped light smile on his face.

「 I know you don’t mean it in a romantic way, but I will get jealous, so please keep it in moderation ok?」

「 What are you talking about, Nectar? 」

That unusually serious tone was somewhat funny and I chuckled.

「 I’m sure Kyle is still devoted to Belga? Similarly, like I am with you. 」

「 Even if I know that fact in my head, you should still show some restraint. Imagine if I am hanging out with other women. How would you feel? 」

I thought for a moment and searched within my heart.

「 I think I will be fine. 」

「 Why? 」

「 Because I can’t imagine a situation where Nectar falls in love with someone else other than me.」

I smiled mischievously and Nectar’s light blue eyes rounded in surprise. He clearly became flustered.

「 Well, well, that’s true I guess… But still…」

「 I have confidence in our love .」

I laughed while looking at Nectar’s white skin was gradually turning red.

「 Maybe it is because you’re a dragon, so you see it differently. But since I was a human, I can get jealous you know?」

「Is that so?」

「 Yes. So, I can accept for you being around Kyle, but don’t joke too much with any other man. Especially Senjiro-san. Don’t even think about touching his tail.」

「 Muh … yes.」

Since Nectar asked seriously, I nodded reluctantly.

I had planned to touch that bushy tail someday, but looks like I have to give up on that.

Mikoto-Chan is a girl.

……Maybe Nectar will let me touch hers if I ask someday?

When I was thinking of such thing, Nectar reached out his hand to my cheeks, and I was spontaneously drawn towards him.

Even though he kissed and hugged me in my dragon forms hundreds of times, it is still embarrassing no matter how many times he did it.

It makes me warm and I feel happy.

「See, I am right afterall.」

「 What do you mean, Lava? 」

「 Sure enough, Nectar is the only one I allow to do these things with me.」

As I wanted to get a little closer, I decided to take a human form. Nectar responded with a radiant smile.

As I draw closer to Nectar…

『Oh, you both are still passionate even when hundred years have passed.』

On that voice, I separated from Nectar at the speed of light.

When I look back, I see a translucent grandpa with an incredibly cheeky mile.

I was waiting for communication from the spirit tree.

「Gramps!?? When did you get here?!」

That foolish disciple of mine was about to kiss you. I thought it was bad to intrude, so I decided to watch quietly on the side.

I was flustered and asked the question straightforwardly, to which he replies light heartedly. Slowly I can feel my face turning red.

What was he doing going around applying such an advanced concealment technique for?!

『…… So Nectar, have you forgotten how to greet your master properly or has the ‘cat got your tongue’ ?』

「…… Nectar, you should greet gramps properly.」

Nectar who was questioned by gramps was just standing there speechless after being stopped in his act midway.

No, why do you look so frustrated, Nectar?

『……Chi』

Gramps clicked his tongue.

『 Hmph, I guess my body is stiff for not moving much in the last 3000 years. 』

Gramps quickly changed the topic and started to observe me from top to bottom.

『 Since the disturbance in the flow of the magical power, I’ve heard that you were restrained in that dimension. Hmm, but you seem to be okay now.』

Oh, that’s right.

Nectar who took the last incident seriously immediately told gramps what happened, gramps wanted to come to see me to make sure I am fine.

「 Thank you for your concern.」

『 I wish I could come here earlier, but my body is a little old, it took sometime to reach this place. I also have one or two complaints to all those dragons. 』

Although I’m a little surprised by gramps’ reaction — he is looking all serious and grumbling for my sake, I feel happy to know that he cares for me.

『 Make sure to call me if there is anything like this in the future, will you?』

「Yes, thank you, gramps. 」

I think that if Nectar and gramps join forces, it will intimidate the dragons.

Though Nectar has been pretty quiet until now. Gramps also noticed it and suddenly embraced me.

『Then, what do you say, lovely young girl? Want to play with this old man?』

Gramps turns his appearance into a young man. And before anyone could react, he quickly plants a kiss on my hair.

Nectar was stunned. He looked angry and repeatedly opened and closed his mouth.

「……Gramps. Can you not tease Nectar excessively? 」

『Aiya, it’s really amusing to see a jealous figure of the husband.』

Gramps, what are you doing speaking with such frankness?!

「 Nectar, please don’t take it to heart, gramps was just teasing you… 」

The way I see it is like gramps trying to be a father figure and trying to look cool in front of his daughter, just like in a movie scene.

It seems that gramps noticed my expression and becomes shock in response.

『In the past, I used to be very popular with beautiful women. That’s right. there’s a time like that…』

No, I can tell that gramps is a charming old man, so I can imagine how popular he must’ve been when he was young.

But, still my feeling towards gramps is just like a family.

Gramps pretended to feel hurt and his arm around me loosened, in that split moment Nectar pulled me in and held me close.

「 Of course! Lava only reacts to me!」

「 Nectar, what are you doing competing like that?」

「Gramps have some confidence, even Aru said the other day: my name is Aru. And someday, I am going to marry Gramps —-」

『Is that really what he said?』

「Precisely……」