Chapter 135 (2/2)

“My father is overprotective, but it doesnt matter what he wants.”

“I see.”

Basically, this is a strategy meeting.

What kind of strategy meeting? It’s about everything concerning this soy sauce faced guy.

Thanks to this, I can’t help but feel a little sorry.

“Um, Ester-san. You don’t need to do this for me.”

“I-It’s not like I’m doing this just for you!”

“Really?”

“Of course! I-I just want to give everyone a reward deserving of their efforts during this conflict! It’s the duty of a lord to do this!”

“Even so, I’d rather you not have to risk everything you have.”

I don’t want her to be punished just so I can receive a reward. Well, I somewhat understand why she wants to make me a nobleman, but I hope she can see that it’s not making me happy.

In the first place, the nobility in this country would never accept a common foreigner into their ranks. No matter how hard Ester-chan tries, I don’t believe they’ll ever accept me as a noble.

If so, it may be good to let her try.

As she continues to struggle, she’ll begin to see how pointless it is and her passion for this will eventually cool down.

“I will make you a nobleman! This is my decision!”

“I see.”

She’s as noisy as ever.

Well, please, do your best.

By the way, the Baron from the Pussy Republic is enjoying some time alone with the long-haired man in her room. This is according to what Sophichan told us after she went to get her. This is his reward for everything he did for her during the conflict.

Remember this long-haired man, someday, I will steal your master from you.

I’ve decided on the humiliation route for them.

For most perverts, their life force is equivalent to the number of perverted acts they commit.

“Does that mean you’ll be leaving Tricklis soon?”

“Yes, preparations are already being made for my departure.”

“I see.”

Ester-chan and the noble mage continued talking about her future schedule. It was an elegant exchange between two great nobles. In order to avoid disturbing them, this busamen decided to speak with the other people in the room.

“Christinsan, do you have a moment?”

“what do you want?”

She looked like an innocent young girl sitting on a sofa eating something that resembled a cake. There was creme covering her cheeks. Is she even trying to aim for her mouth?

The way this cute look perfectly suits her loli form makes me feel sick.

“How long are you planning on staying here?”

“That’s something that doesn’t concern you.”

Christina turned to me, stuck out her tongue, and then turned her attention back to the cake.

She’s nothing but an oversized reptile yet she’s able to skillfully use the fork to stuff as much cake into her mouth at once.

“No, I think it does.”

I don’t want such a dangerous thing staying around me any longer.

She could split a human open with her claws as easily as I could pop a water balloon. If there were another option besides this, I’d hope she’d choose it, but she is a lizard after all. She doesn’t have the common sense of a human.

Someone other than me would never be able to withstand her anger.

“what? Don’t tell me, are you upset that you’re inferior to my wings?”

She grinned after misunderstanding me.

It’s seriously disgusting.

“That’s not it. I’m worried that you’ll harm someone. Unfortunately, the creatures known as dragons aren’t known for their ability to live peacefully with other species.”

“Naturally. I can barely stand being among this many humans.”

“Exactly. The way to form a good relationship between two parties is for each of them to be considerate of each other. If either party is unable to do that, it can lead to a strain in their relationship and eventually to conflict. Don’t you think it would be better for everyone if you returned to Mount Pepe?”

The loli dragon’s body began to tremble.

I’ve felt this way for a while now, but she’s even a threat to me. She possesses instant kill magic that even I wouldn’t be able to withstand. I’m used to being stronger than most of my opponents so this is a strange feeling for me.

“Y-You’re afraid I’ll actually hurt someone because I cant control myself?”

“Yes. To be completely honest, your presence here puts everyone on edge.”

And of course, there’s a high possibility that you’ll end up killing someone that did something that mildly annoys you.

“Gu.”

The loli dragon frowned.

The expression of regret mixed with embarrassment on such a young girl’s face caused me to second guess myself.

But it doesn’t matter. What would I do if she were to lose her temper and hurt Sophichan or Ester-chan? That’s why the cause of this fear should be removed before this can ever come true.

Don’t be mistaken. Prudence and cowardice are very different things.

“You’re incredibly strong. You could kill scores of humans with minimal effort on your part. Do you think the people in this castle wish for such a creature to live with them? I don’t. So the only options for them to feel like they can live in peace is for you to be killed or for you to go far enough away that you’re no longer of concern to them.”

“So, what are you trying to say? Huh?”

“Do you want to be killed?”

“Then, the first option doesn’t sound so bad. If you think you can kill me, then try.”

“I understand.”

If she’s taken it to this point, there’s nothing else I can do.

Maybe after this, I can convince her to leave on her own.

My level has finally reached the triple digits, so I believe I’ll be able to do more than just stay on the defensive this time.

“O-Oi, what are you saying.”

The noble mage rose from his seat.

There’s no stopping this now.

“Let’s have a match, Christinsan.”

“Aah? You want to do it? Ah? Aaaaah? Y-You really want to do it?”

Am I mistaken or does the loli dragon look nervous?

She looks like a poor salaryman that inadvertently picked a fight with the yakuza.

Whatever.

I’ll make her realize it was a mistake to refuse to leave.

“I will decide exactly what our match will be.”

“That’s fine. Whatever you choose, I’ll be the victor.”

“Then, Christinsan, our match shall be.”

I had planned on proposing something that would be advantageous for me. However, my words were interrupted when the door suddenly opened. From across the room where we were sitting, someone called into the room.

“Ester-sama, the preparations for your departure are ready.”

The fact that the preparations are already done means that Ester-chan must’ve started them before the audience was even held. Proposing that this soy sauce faced guy be made a noble was her plan from the start.

“I understand. We’ll be leaving right away.”

“Yes! We’ll be waiting!”

Whoever was beyond the door exited before I could see his face. I could hear his footsteps echoing through the hall. Within a few seconds, they faded away. He seems like a diligent person.

“H-Ha! It’s regrettable but it looks like we’ve lost our chance!”

“it seems so.”

The loli dragon seemed relieved.

Her confidence seems to be a fragile thing.

Whatever. Let’s get on our way to the capital.

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