Chapter 136 (1/2)
Volume 2
Atelier Tanaka Volume 3 Chapter 2 Part 7
Conflict 4
We arrived back in Kalis after half a day.
A distance that would usually take five days to travel, was covered in just several hours. The reason for this is, of course, Christina. Originally, we were supposed to travel in an official government carriage that Neumann had prepared for Ester-chan.
It was just a few minutes before we were supposed to depart when Christina had a fit about how slow the carriage would be, so she decided to continue her burgeoning airbus company. She demanded Sophichan, Ester-chan, and the noble mage get on her back.
I was left to fly behind her.
As I stared at her panties from behind, I was reminded of my time as a university student.
When I went to hang out with some friends, they all got in a car and told me there was no more room. I was left outside on my own to chase after their vehicle.
If it was the summer, we’d be able to talk when they stopped at a street light.
But in the winter, their window would stay closed to keep out the cold air. It was so lonely.
Ah, it’s painful to think about.
Christina was still stubbornly refusing to transform back into her original dragon form. Due to this, Christina’s back was overcapacity and Allen was forced to hang from her leg. There’s never been a day where I’ve appreciated my flight magic more than this day.
Neumann witnessed what Allen was forced to do and declined to ride on the dragon.
He said he would prefer to travel slowly on the road.
He’s a wise person.
Then, after sacrificing a few human rights, we arrived in Kalis on the same day.
My feet finally landed back on the ground just before dusk. We landed at the normal place, the noble mage’s garden. It seems Christina’s homing instinct guided her back to this place.
“Let’s rest for tonight. We can visit the castle tomorrow.”
Ester-chan proposed this.
“Until then, I’ll make the necessary arrangements with my father.”
That seems to be the natural thing to do.
I don’t want her telling her father about me, but since Ester-chan is so motivated, I can’t stop her. I’m just praying she doesn’t tell him too much about our relationship. I’d prefer that he never become involved in my life.
“I understand. Then, everyone can do as they wish for tonight.”
“We’ll meet back up at the castle tomorrow, right?”
“Sounds good.”
The noble mage nodded and we each went our separate ways.
Tonight I’ll be able to eat a meal prepared by Sophichan back at the dorm and I’ll have the first chance in a long while to sleep in a soft and fluffy bed made by her. Nothing else can heal my body as much as that. I want to return to my normal daily life.
The noble mage returned to his mansion.
Allen at first seemed unsure of where to go but eventually left to the Central Order.
I left towards the dormitories with Sophichan and Ester-chan. Since we’ve become neighbours, it’s been a normal occurrence for Ester-chan to come eat with us. Thanks to this, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to worship Rebeccsan’s thick butt and thighs. Big butts are better than big breasts.
However, something was slightly different this time.
There was one more person following behind us but she was keeping her distance.
“Ummwhy are you coming with us?”
“What?”
Don’t ‘what’ me.
Why is she following us?
“This isn’t the direction of Mount Pepe.”
“Obviously.”
“.”
She spoke as if I what I said was completely stupid.
If you know that, then return home. Go back to the mountains.
I don’t want this loli dragon staying in my home. I can still recall the power behind her punch. I won’t be able to sleep at night knowing a creature that powerful is in the dorm with me. Even if I want to lick her butt, I don’t want to live with her. I won’t be able to be at peace in my own home.
It’s something like I’m okay with her being a sex-friend, but she’s not fit to be my wife.
“Umm, well we’re heading this way. If you’ll excuse us.”
I turned right to go down a street going in the wrong direction from the dormitory.
“.”
“.”
Ester-chan and Sophichan followed after me without saying a word.
“.”
Similarly, the golden-eyed loli dragon took a right turn.
That was your cue to leave us.
“is something wrong?”
“no, I’m fine.”
“Is that so? Well, our place is over here.”
This time I turned to the left.
“.”
“.”
Ester-chan and Sophichan silently followed after me again.
“.”
And the loli dragon, who was a little further behind us, turned left as well.
What am I supposed to do with this lonely loli?
Is she crazy? Obsessed? She seems to be displaying characteristics matching that description.
“did you need something from me?”
“Nothing in particular.”
“Is that so? Then, please go home to Mount Pepe.”
“.”
I could sense Ester-chan and Sophichan growing nervous.
I’m starting to feel the same way.
If things stay like this, she’ll keep following us forever.
It will be troublesome for all of us if I allow this to continue.”
“shouldn’t you be going with him?”
“Who is ‘him?'”
“The nobleman that left us not long ago. If it’s that guy he wouldn’t have any problem lending you his roof for the night. There’s no doubt that he’d give you a large room, comfortable clothes, and a delicious meal. We’ll see each other again tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow?”
“Y-Yeah, tomorrow.”
“.”
“.”
The loli dragon swayed back and forth, seemingly deep in thought.
The tension in our small group rose.
And her words that followed were
“All right, I guess. I’ll follow your suggestion.”
“I think that’s best.”
We’re safe.
“You’re not going to try and run away?”
“Of course not.”
“Hmm.”
A slight pitter-patter echoed through the empty streets as Christina ran off.
She looked cute as she ran off but within that loli body is a monster that could kill hundreds in an instant.
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