Chapter 31: Crimson Ore (1/2)

”Alright. Let's assume you're correct. Then why the hell dragon assailed and annihilated over ten cities of the Magic Association? Although Association isn't that powerful—it's still a force to be reckoned with. Even Zephyr would think twice before doing something extreme. After all if the higher-ups of the Association were determined. They could certainly pose a threat to him. Even though they would pay a heavy price in the end.

”The one more noticeable thing is that the Ice Crowned Hills are far away from the Association. Why would he come here to ask for trouble? Reason. There must be a reason behind it. What is that?”

Many others objected to the claim of the first kid. The boy fell silent at their questioning. He could find no word to retort them, and his face flushed in embarrassment.

”Next!”

Just when the boy was contemplating the matter, Kadyn's voice reached his ears—shaking the distraction out of his mind, he proceeded towards the counter.

Kadyn glanced at the kid and asked. ”What's your name?”

The boy eyed Kadyn in bewilderment. Kadyn never cared about asking anyone's name before. So why was he asking his name? A confused expression emerged on his features, but he still replied with some hesitation. ”Banut.”

”So Banut… umm… can you tell me more about this dragon?” Kadyn asked with shining eyes. He was very interested in knowing about them.

Can I also become a dragon rider one day?

How cool is it to have a dragon as a familiar?

I wonder if there are people in this world who have dragons as their companions?

Or dragons are eccentric existences who never cares about worldly matters?

Kadyn shook his head in the end. No matter what was true, he would know in the future. He again turned his focus to Banut.

Banut's face reddened at Kadyn's question. In reality, the legendary creature-like dragon was beyond his understanding—he was lucky enough to hear two officials in the Magic Association branch—the Avibria City—talking about it. To show off, he blurted the information in front of everyone.

He never thought Kadyn would be interested in knowing about it. He knew nothing and was as clueless as anyone else. To avoid further complications, the kid told the truth.

Although Kadyn felt regretful about hearing his answer. Kadyn's impression of Banut improved a great deal. In this world, people would make all kinds of lies and stories to save their faces. On the contrary, this boy told him the truth without caring much about it, although he was a little foolish as he tried to use such news to gain some face—but who wouldn't show off if they had such information?

He wasn't a cheap guy who would go to any length just to prove himself right, and Kadyn liked him and his honesty.

Kadyn proceeded towards other customers after sending the kid—when it was the fourth person, he saw a familiar face. ”What are you doing here?” Kadyn yelled in a cold tone. His eyes squinted and fist clenched. He had never thought she would have a face—or courage—to come here after being humiliated by him.