Chapter 526. Do you have to do the math? (1) Even after I dealt with all the monsters the kid had brought, I stood on top of the city wall looking out for a while.
It’s not like I’m getting into shape right now.
‘…As expected, no more will come.’
I was holding on, hoping that they would send additional reinforcements, but nothing happened.
‘Does that mean I’ve given up on recovering the tombstone?’
Is there no reason to send troops even at the cost of more than necessary?
the problem is embarrassing It’s too tidy to give up anyway.
‘…Are you saying there’s no reason to go that far to recapture that tombstone?’
For something like that, it seems like you tried to retrieve it even by causing this commotion?
The front and back don’t match.
‘That bastard child. What the hell are you thinking?’
something is unpleasant
It’s something you don’t know unless you investigate it later.
Just in case, I left the guard to the other dragons and returned to the castle.
Sleepy, hungry, and most of all, it feels unfair to be standing alone.
‘The problem is the atmosphere when I return.’
What is the current mood like?
Once the invasion was stopped, can the current results be said to be very good?
They lost their load.
The city also had some damage to its walls and outskirts.
The casualties are also insignificant.
You will never be able to be happy.
‘The atmosphere must be like a Bonamana funeral hall…
Imagining that scene doesn’t make me happy.
‘Should I just pass the time somewhere else.’
I just hate being depressed.
However, it seems that it was raining.
[Ahh… is it that you can crawl like that already? Bocchan?]
[…Certainly like Rod’s bloodline.]
[Could it be only the Bocchan? All the other children are healthy as well.]
“…Even if it’s a dragon, the young ones are… well… well worth looking after.”
….Unexpectedly, the atmosphere is very friendly.
what are they doing now?
Aren’t Nerell and many other dragons making a fuss as a group watching the baby dragons just starting to crawl on the cradle that was spread out in full swing?
What’s the holiday mood like? Have you gathered all your relatives?
Even now, every time the baby dragons take a step, exclamation bursts out.
Yawning makes me feel like I’m going to pass out.
Where is the dragon’s majesty?
Why are you so warm before that?
“What are you guys doing? ….even Shenner, what are you doing?”
“…It’s the first time I’ve seen a dragon’s offspring. I’m just a little surprised.”
Isn’t even Shen participating in the friendly atmosphere?
…. I’ve been holding up my form on the fence in preparation for enemies who may or may not come!
I was standing in the cold wind!
I’m going to see a baby dragon too!!
So I sneaked my head in between them.
….Seriously, the little dragon is cute.
Toddling around is like watching a newborn puppy.
Ah Fry I remember when I was little.
Now, in a corner of the recently expanded griffon breeding kennel, he is being pecked on the back by his wife day after day.
Also, all babies are cute.
[Oh, look at them yawning.]
Rather than that, Mr. Dragons? Don’t you like it too much?
It’s like the atmosphere of loving a newborn nephew at a gathering of relatives, so I can’t adapt.
“…Is it surprising? It’s definitely cute, but it seems like you’re making a big fuss about it? Where has your dignity gone?”
[As their relatives live a long lifespan, the interval between births of young ones is rare. I don’t think it’s that strange.]
[In addition, it’s been harder to see them for the last 100 years.]
Maybe it’s because the eggs haven’t hatched, making it harder to see them.
It seems that it feels special with the recoil.
“I mean, even dragons love their offspring?”
[Of course. What did you consider us as?]
Nerel responded calmly, lifting each of the yawning baby dragons as if tired of the excessive attention, and entrusted them to the dragons who worked as maids.
As it is, the maid dragons cautiously take the babies in.
As I watched the scene, I glanced at one place and then spoke to Nerel again.
“But why don’t you feel a little sad that your rod has left?”
[…is that what he wanted?]
“No? Maybe not?”
I’m not sure, but he wouldn’t think so.
[Then, the atmosphere should be the same as now. Lord closed his eyes after a long mission. His end was seen by all. And I will remember.]
As if that was enough, Nerell finished his words with ease.
I’m just lingering somewhere.
The atmosphere of the other dragons was more serious than before.
It must be something I feel sorry for.
But even crying now won’t change the reality.
[Lord-nim always said that. Always prepare for the future.]
“Are you okay?”
[Okay. For that time, there was also something that Edrels taught me directly. There is no problem.]
“Hmm?…”
Isn’t that a strangely reliable answer?
If I were a dragon, I might have fallen for you.
‘Well, he probably threw himself on the spot because he expected it.’
Maybe he anticipated this situation and prepared for it.
Then there is no reason for me to vomit.
[…I want to ask just one question.]
After a while.
Unbeknownst to the other dragons, Nerel quietly spoke to me in a low voice.
“What? If you have any advice on city management policies in the future, please ask formally later. Because it is paid.”
[…that’s not it. Is it a fee?]
Why are you frowning there? So you thought it was free?
Now that it’s been over an hour, do you have to continue a strong relationship with us?
Think that you have fallen into ant hell and be at ease.
I’ll make sure it sinks to the bottom.
“then? What? What are you curious about?”
[…Did he actually leave no regrets?]
“Oh, was it like that?”
Perhaps Nerell knew about his identity.
Even if you say it casually in front of the other dragons, it must be getting on your nerves.
That’s why you secretly ask me.
[How about the facts?]
“At least this is different for each individual.”
I gave my opinion after adding that it was based on my experience.
“At least I wouldn’t have regrets. He seems to have trusted you properly.
You must have cherished your people during your past lives.”
Otherwise, his last act is inexplicable.
[Is that so?]
“There are definitely things that are precious to us. We are not monsters without blood and tears. So you have nothing to worry about. I can vouch for this.”
This isn’t just word of mouth, it’s the truth.
“Or do you need more evidence?”
[…That’s it.]
Nerell nodded as if she understood that, and left.
Even if they look leisurely, they won’t have nothing to do.
I had to leave the post-processing to itself, so I came down to the basement for a while.
There is something I want to check for a moment.
yes that tombstone.
The culprit that caused this uproar.
Even now, the tombstone continues to force the energy of the leyline to move the continent.
When I lightly touch the tombstone with my fingertips, I feel a tingling sensation.
ah. Maybe I’m addicted to this feeling?
I keep poke! stabbed the tombstone
‘If I investigate this, how much will I get?’
However, it will only be possible after bringing sufficient preparations and equipment.
I decided to do something else for a while to change my mood.
There is still one most important thing left here.
I don’t know everything else, but I need to make sure of this one.
Now that the work is over, isn’t it time to settle?
So that night, I visited Nerell, who had taken a breather, and I went straight into the claim.
Thank you for using Hogang.
You will have to pay for using the ‘Arel Help Chance’.
Let’s! Settlement time!
[…Are you serious?]
“Whoa, what are you asking?”
I gave a clear answer to the black dragon, Nerel, who blankly opened its mouth slightly.
“I always live according to my sincere, honest, honest desires.”
Sometimes… it seems like it’s overdone.
But these days, I’m taking care of myself.
Really.
So, I decided to simply cover it up.
[for a moment! Isn’t it too much!] This
is the first time I’ve ever seen this black person so embarrassed.
However, it is not a matter of being forced to go to a house that does not exist.
how far we are talking
“You went to bed too late and have already finished talking with Edrels once.”
It was about a deal I had negotiated with him beforehand.
It’s about what we get in return for helping out on this one.
“He already gave permission. If you don’t believe me, check what he left behind. You must have left it separately?”
Knowing this, I asked him to leave it as a separate document.
In reality, there will still be evidence, so even Nerell will not be able to stop pretending.
That’s why it’s embarrassing.
Until last time, Nerel would just scream and howl, but she can no longer show that ignorance.
Currently, Nerell is temporarily in charge of running the city.
Because there is currently no load.
It is said that he will assume the title of deputy Lord and rule the city for the time being.
Afterwards, until enough talent grows and becomes qualified to take charge of this place instead of her.
‘You’d just have to rule. Not knowing.’
Her personality is also understandable at the point of talking about the deputy.
In the first place, this was also due to the will that Edrels himself left before this incident broke out.
Regarding Nerell’s rule, even among the other dragons, Nerell seems to have accepted it without saying a word.
In fact, it seems that there is no other person who can do anything other than her.
That’s why she’s rotting a headache that doesn’t even exist.
Well, it’s her problem, so I don’t know.
The important thing is the settlement.
[Wait…. Human. Let me summarize your requirements.]
“Yes, yes.”
Do you know what’s the best posture for dunning?
leisure leisure.
Give it up! Kicking in the door is third rate.
The first class just laughs and appreciates what the other person is struggling with.
The more I laugh, the more I fear you.
That’s what they say, but in reality, it’s not that they’re asking for money or something, they’re just asking for an order to negotiate ahead of other countries.
It can be said to be an elegant blade robbery.
Nerell began to point out the order of negotiations first.
[….first. Wasn’t it to open the city and open trade?]
“Yes. First of all, it is with us, but other than that, I have to do it with other countries step by step.”
[Is it an exchange with humans?]
It will reveal the city of dragons that have been hidden to the public and make proper exchanges with other countries.
However, the most important thing is to communicate with us first.
After all, if you interact in a monopoly form, you will live with resentment.
At least you have to completely drag it out onto the stage so that you can at least pretend to be fair.
And this is also necessary for your future, so I hope you don’t think it’s unfair.
“And then. First of all, it is about the items to be exclusively traded.”
[Scales, skin, and teeth. I’m sure it meant to do business with four cities first for 5 years.]
“Yes.”
