Chapter 32 - Volume 1 (1/2)

Volume 1 Chapter 32: Ex ((Dragon Knight)) Acting ((Carrier)) Hunts Dragon

After landing while tearing off the ancient dragon’s wing, I ran over to the tattered Marion and Dort.

「…Looks like we arrived at the last minute. Are you two okay?」

「Y-yes, I’m fine.」

「I’m good as well, I still can stand. But, Axel-kun, why are you here…?! Weren’t you supposed to be in the primordial forest…」

「Yup. So I came back early to deliver battle force. Everyone, come out.」

I opened the transportation bag that I carried. Then, the slightly pale faced members of Starlight came out from the inside.

「UUgh… My head, it hurts so bad…」

「Yeah, but thanks to that we arrived here this fast, and it took much less energy than dashing to the city at full speed, so pretty soon we will be able to move…!」

Members of Starlight were weakened only momentarily and soon regained their senses. And—

「Hya?!」

「Mh, W-what are you doing…!」

And then they carried away Dort and Marion.

「There is a protective wall over there, that’s where we’ll evacuate. Leader, is that the right direction?」

「Yes! Then, just as we agreed, we snatch injured and entrust them to Berzelia, then we secure the perimeter!　And Axel-san will deal with the ancient dragon.」

「Yeah, roger that. Berzelia, are you good with that?」

「Leave it to me! I will protect them well!」

Then, after seeing off Berzelia and the members of Starlight, who were moving away from the ancient dragon, carrying off Marion and Dort, I turn to the dragon and trust my hand into the transport bag.

From there I pull out dragon knights’ spear and sword that until now were slumbering at the bottom of the bag.

I always took them along when I left the house but—

「With this the transportation bag is completely empty… Now, I can use the past transportation to its fullest.」

I leaned the spear and the sword on my shoulders and fastened the transportation bag on my waist.

In this state, I confront the ancient dragon.

Such nostalgia.

Such thoughts ran through my head.

It’s been a long time since I last fought against an ancient dragon.

「I have a different job and position… Yet what I’m doing stays the same…」

Yes, even if my job is different, what I should be doing now hasn’t changed.

All I have to do is use my experience as a dragon knight, exploit everything I can as a《Carrier》and simply complete my work.

「That’s right. Ancient Dragon. I came to deliver you a defeat…!」

And then I bring out techniques from my past.

「Past transportation,【Dragon Blade]…!」

All in order to defeat the opponent in front of me.

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Dort, along with Marion, were carried by the members of Starlight, and now they retreated to the open area with a slight elevation that was at a distance from the battlefield. There, the witch was drawing a huge magic circle—

「Done, Leader, I formed【Protective Circle of Recovery]so it should be okay for now. Submaster or Marion-san should be able to recover by resting just a few minutes within it.」

「Then, the next is the people evacuating in the rear. Make an even stronger protective circle.」

「Sure, thanks to Axel-san I saved plenty of magical power. Just in case, let’s make a magic circle that can last for half a day, Leader!」

After those words, the members of Starlight started running around the city.

「Then, Berzelia-san, we entrust this place to you!」

「Yup, got it! I shall protect those two, so take care of everyone else.」

Behind remained Dort and Marion, who were resting inside the magic circle.

And also Berzelia, a dragon, with scales the color that was a mix of gold and red, who now was cheerfully shouting. Only those three.

「A-are you really Berzelia-kun?」

That dragon’s name and voice were very familiar to Dort.

That is why he asked, to which the red and gold scaled dragon gave a gentle laugh—

「Yes, I am. You wouldn’t recognize me in this form, right?【Transform].」

She returned to the human form. That appearance truly belonged to a girl that he knew. That was Axel’s partner.

And after seeing her dragon form a while ago, he now was completely convinced.

「I— see. So he really was《Invisible Dragon Knight》. And you, Berzelia-kun, is his dragon partner.」

When he said that, Berzelia’s eyes went wide.

「Oh, Uncle Dort, so you know about Master’s previous job?」

「Of course I do. I was hesitating if I should confirm it, but there is no one who wouldn’t know the invisible dragon knight! …But …Is this okay?」

「What exactly?」

「I-I mean Axel-kun! He is a dragon knight? Should he be fighting while riding you, a dragon?」

Presented with that question, Berzelia scratched her cheek.

「Hmm, Uncle Dort, you’re misunderstanding two things, so I will correct you, okay? …First of all, Master is《Carrier》right now.」

「T-then, isn’t that even more of a reason for you to fight beside him?」

If he isn’t a dragon knight, then fighting an ancient dragon alone is just reckless.

So I said that suggesting that he might need help but Berzelia shook her head with a smile.

「And this is another misunderstanding. Master is stronger without me.」

「What… did you say?」

「See, just look over there.」

In the direction where Berzelia pointed her finger while saying those words. There was Axel.

He could be seen freely flying around the ancient dragon with a lengthy long sword and spear in his hands, tearing off dragon’s flesh and limbs.