Chapter 80: Yumiko and the Spirit King (3) (1/2)

A blue-haired tall man landed next to Yumiko. At a first glance, one wouldn't think he's the huge blue dragon from earlier. He's almost not at all different from the Spirit Race compared to the Transformed Spirit Beasts I saw marching with the numerous Spirit Beasts.

Since Yumiko kept on calling him 'old thing', I thought his Humanoid form would look like an aged old man. However, the Spirit King is a handsome guy who's probably more handsome than my Ember disguise which the Spirit Race girls adore.

”Is this him? The guy who managed to kill someone way above his current realm?”

He asked when his gaze landed upon me. Even his voice compared to when he was a dragon was different.

”Old thing, isn't it rude to ask a question without introducing yourself first?”

Yumiko reprimanded him.

What is this? Why does Yumiko somehow give off motherly vibes?

”Eh? They all know me. The one and only Spirit King.”

He proudly said while puffing out his chest.

”Don't you have a name?”

However, Yumiko frowned upon it, seemingly displeased by how he acted.

”…Yes.”

Like a child being scolded, the Spirit King lowered his head.

”Then say it.”

There's no doubt, Yumiko is this guy's mother. Err. No, she acts like his mother.

”But even so, you still call me 'old thing'.”

So that's his only complaint? I don't know. The image of the mighty Spirit King I have in mind already shattered. He's just Yumiko's son now.

”Isn't it fine for me to call you what I want, hmm? Your wife will be sad if she hears you whining like this again.”

Yumiko shook her head as if disappointed at what the Spirit King was showing.

So there's really no cool and powerful Spirit King? All I see here is a kid being scolded by his mother.

I looked back to see the others' reactions. With a wry smile on their faces, it seems they're already aware of this.

The Spirit King fell silent for a moment before looking at me again.

”I'm Ezyn, the Spirit King. However, I don't allow anyone to call me by my name unless it's someone I recognize.”

Bearing his former grace when I haven't seen him being scolded yet, the Spirit King introduced himself.

”He's my companion, old thing. He's not as simple as he seems to be.”

Yumiko commented at his side, still with the tone of a mother correcting her child.

”But Yumiko, I won't be convinced without any evidence.”

That's always the case. Without seeing with their own eyes, it will be hard to believe something one only heard from someone else.

”Ah. It's fine, I'm pleased to be an acquaintance of the only Ruler Spirit in this world, I'm Daisuke.”

I mentioned his uniqueness and that earned me a good impression from him.

”You. I like you. I wish Yumiko could be amiable like you.”

The Spirit King, Ezyn, let out a hearty laugh upon hearing my words.

Oh? At least his laugh sounded old.

”Old thing, are you saying I'm not one? Let's see, why don't we cancel our visit to your territory?”

Cutting his joy short, Yumiko's cold voice made him tremble.

His change in attitude when it comes to Yumiko is really something, eh?

”No! You already promised me, Yumiko. I will help you and you'll agree.”

He shouted in desperation.

I wonder, what's really in there that he wanted Yumiko to see?

”But it isn't over yet, I can still change my mind.”

Yumiko's gaze traveled to the still ongoing battle at the fortress.

Ouram and the three 4-leaf Dark Elves with him were holding the fort quite well. However, it seems that they still haven't received the news that the thing they're trying to protect was already obliterated. Harlan and the other two were keeping the other Peak 4-leaf and his subordinates busy.

”Just wait here. I'll have them end this fortress soon!”

With a newfound determination in his eyes, the Spirit King flew up and transformed back to his original form before shouting to the Spirit Beasts at the battlefield to increase their pace.

”Yumiko, is it fine to be that harsh on him?”

I couldn't help but ask when the Spirit King left our vicinity.

”Uhm. I found out that it's easier to talk to him that way. His wife told me to do that.”

So, he's a natural M? His wife got him in the palm of her hands and she even taught Yumiko about it.

Should I say, Poor Spirit King? However, his strength is undeniable. He's really the strongest existence here currently. Before he showed his non-hostile attitude to me, my Adaptability kept on warning me to get away as fast as possible from him.

”I see. I was actually worried about the Spirit King being hostile to you. Good thing that's not the case.”

If he is, we will have to fight him at some point but for him to turn out to be an ally, this world could be said as safe for the time being.