[Episode 158]
“Welcome.”
As soon as we got off the boat, a large number of people filled the port.
They all seemed to be prisoners. Some were completely human in shape, others had dangling ears and tails.
Not only that, but there were also cases where the face was that of a beast.
And there were even people walking upright in the form of animals and talking.
I heard that there are people who can be humanized depending on the number of people, and there are people who are not, but it certainly seemed like that.
And as soon as I got off the boat, the one who blocked my eyes was a very familiar person.
“Ah… that king in the past?”
It was Hashat, the king of the beast kingdom.
He greeted me with his arms folded in a very casual outfit.
“You seem to have grown up a lot.”
“Ah yes. Thanks to.”
After accepting the appropriate greeting, the crowds everywhere began to raise something.
“Aaaaaaaa!!”
At the same time, thunderous shouts were heard. A placard
reading [Welcome to Suin-guk, the mighty dragon!]
was flying very brightly. I opened my mouth involuntarily at the unexpected hospitality.
‘No, what is this?’
I didn’t need this kind of hospitality.
‘I heard that my dad contacted me in advance…’
Why does that lead to such a strange welcome? As I blushed with embarrassment, Richard slightly blocked my way.
“Is Erin okay?”
“Yeah… I just want to bang my head against the wall and die…” It’s just a bit embarrassing…”
How long do you have to spread rumors about the fact that I’m a dragon in the whole town?
“Dad can’t believe it…”
“Ah, they asked for your entry documents and residence permit. This is hospitality prepared by our country.”
“Aha…”
Fortunately, I was relieved that my father hadn’t touched me. Because it can’t cause such a nuisance to other countries.
“I am glad you came. He officially took over as head of the household.”
“Ah yes.”
“A letter asking you to treat me so that not even a feather is hurt…”
A letter?
The king sighed and laughed. Those eyes were very meaningful.
on the anxious side.
“I think I received three or four.”
“Three or four cans?”
“No, it seems like there were five or six.”
The king rubbed his chin and said very boldly. It was a remark that made me very afraid of what kind of letter I received and how.
“I thought that Dragon-sama seems to be growing up receiving a lot of love.”
“….”
How many people know that I left the capital?
oh i hate to think
“They also came from the imperial family.”
“…Even in the imperial family?”
Enosh, can’t it?
The king sneaked out of his way. Then, a gorgeous carriage stopped in front of me.
“Ah….”
By the way, Chon’s was full of flowers… No, it was the kind of carriage he didn’t want to ride.
Shall we say that it is so flashy that it looks crude?
I didn’t have the courage to say that, so I quietly climbed into the carriage. And even more embarrassed.
It was because the wagon was full of bright exotic flowers.
His nose ached at the pungent smell of flowers. I let out a short breath. My head was dizzy.
“Well, I didn’t tell you to do it this far, but it seems everyone has been waiting for you to come.”
“Oh, thank you.”
I sneakily got into the carriage.
Maybe it was because of his sensitive sense of smell, but because of the pain, his brows were slightly furrowed. Richard approached and lightly grabbed my hand and then let go.
Then, like magic, the headache disappeared.
To be precise, I wondered if it would be a little more accurate to say that the smell I had been smelling had disappeared.
The sense of smell was no longer felt.
I turned my head in amazement and looked at Richard, and Richard smiled at me.
“Aren’t you uncomfortable now?”
Seeing Richard chatter in a very low voice, I also replied with a soft nod.
“thank you.”
“you’re welcome.”
After we got on, the king got into the same carriage as us.
He lightly looked at Richard in turn, then asked with a smile.
“Have you found a companion?”
“…ah.”
I glanced at Richard and hesitated to answer, but Richard calmly opened his mouth.
“That’s not it. I’m still flirting with her.”
“Oh, it’s a very nice thing to win.”
The king smiled and nodded.
“I hope that the challenge will be successful.”
“thank you.”
The king smiled lightly at Richard and turned to me. There was sincerity in that gaze.
Unknowingly, I was nervous and straightened my back.
“Yes, I heard from your letter from your father that you have a request for me.”
The king crossed his arms, frowned and opened the carriage window.
‘I guess it smells bad after all.’
But I thought it would be the same if I opened the window.
Now, thanks to Richard, it doesn’t smell, but there are plenty of flowers outside.
A cool breeze came in to cool off the scorching heat and circulated the air in the wagon.
“Yes, I was wondering if I could buy red iron from the red mine?”
“Red iron?”
The king’s eyes widened slightly.
It was probably something he didn’t expect. After all, if you come to a foreign country and suddenly ask for special iron, who would be willing to give it to you?
“I can match the price as much as possible… However, if the amount is large, I would like it if you would allow me to pay it back over several years…
”
It seemed that his face would soften throughout the conversation, but he held on and met the king’s eyes.
“May I ask how much you want?”
“One ton.”
“One ton? Not a small amount. The production of red iron is not very high.”
I nodded.
Red iron or blue iron, I thought that both would be difficult.
“I know. So the price is as high as possible…”
“What do you want to use the red iron for?”
“I heard that there is something I need to get the information I need, and I need 1 ton of red iron to get it.”
“Hmm…”
The king crossed his arms and looked at me with a very serious face. I swallowed my saliva nervously.
“I’ll be sure to ask.”
“Okay.”
“Don’t do that, just… okay?”
I thought I would continue to refuse for a few days, but an unexpected answer popped up.
It’s also faster than you think.
‘I still have more deals prepared…’
I was going to find out a few things that Suin-guk would need and trade little by little with them.
“Okay?”
I carefully asked if I had heard it correctly, and he nodded.
“You said you would.”
“Ah, thank you… the price…”
“I’ll just give you this.”
said the king.
“yes? But…”
“This is the meaning of my apology to you. It was a long time ago, but you did something really bad to a young dragon.”
The king’s words reminded me of something I had forgotten a long time ago. It was so busy that I hardly remembered it.
“They say family is very important to dragons. Even if it is a very brief moment for you.”
“…but the price for that is already…”
Uncle Charniel seemed to have ripped off everything well. Is that all, the Emperor and Dad would have moved too.
“Well, that was a national reward.”
The king nodded and said.
“In fact, ending with that level of compensation would have been very lenient on the part of the Empire.”
It was true.
Maybe it was possible because this king came first and bowed his head and asked for peace.
“That reward is given to the country, and this is my personal reward to you.”
“…thank you.”
“I said I would give it to you, but… the Red Mine has its own owner.”
The king rubbed his chin and made a puzzled expression. Because of that, my expression also became serious.
“A separate owner…”
“I will write a letter, but I tend not to listen to my words as the king, so you will have to ask for permission yourself.”
“Who is the owner?”
“Snowmark. There is a snow leopard living in the Red Mine.”
The king’s words widened his eyes.
“If you need red iron, get his permission.”
The king said with a determined face. It looked like he couldn’t help.
‘But I’m just giving it to you…’
It was a fortunate thing compared to expecting a certain amount of difficulties.
“All right.”
I nodded, and the king smiled contentedly. Soon, the carriage he rode with him laughing heartily arrived at the castle.
“First of all, get rid of your travels and have a hearty meal. After that, I will show you the way.”
“thank you.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he jumped out of the carriage.
Richard got off after me, and I got off, holding the hand Richard had extended.
Richard and I followed the servants into the castle.
