#297. Why am I?
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Seven Dragon Branches.
Its origin is in the distant past.
dating back to the Bronze Age.
Just as the current Seven Dragons play separately for each clan, the seven dragons that ruled the Bronze Age in the past were also different.
No, in some ways it was worse.
Just like the US, China and UK are different countries.
Because they dominated different continents, they had no choice but to be competitors before they were the same people.
However, the seven dragons were not stupid enough to engage in reckless competition.
Therefore, we have prepared a means to cooperate with each other.
When a big problem arose, the seven dragons gathered in one place and created a meeting to coordinate each other’s opinions.
That was the biggest event of the Chilryong Association, the Chilryong Branch.
Even after the Bronze Age ended, the tradition was passed down from generation to generation in the Seven Dragons.
It was largely thanks to the Chilryong Branch that the Seven Dragons Association was formally united as one organization for nearly a thousand years.
Of course, all princesses are obliged to participate in the Seven Dragons Association.
Because what was decided there could not be reversed.
Ignoring the authority of the Chilryong branch, created by the seven dragons, was a taboo even for a princess.
As such, whenever the Chilryong Branch was opened, it brought about a cataclysm in the world.
Joon-dong of the Seven Dragons that shook Asia.
The birth of the Seven Dragon Group.
Establishment of the World Peace Program, etc.
Because all of those plans were decided by the Seven Dragons Branch.
After the opening of the era of wrought iron, the meaning of Chilryongjihoe changed slightly.
Of course, due to bisexuality, business coordination was needed.
Meetings were held every few months to maintain the World Peace Plan, so it became a kind of regular event.
Even that has been replaced by video conferencing for the past few years and has become virtually useless.
But at this moment.
The underground space of Leviathan.
In the vast underground dragon palace composed of an inverted pyramid, the true meaning of the Seven Dragons Association was resuming after almost 30 years.
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The hall on the lowest floor of the Underground Dragon Palace.
Seats made of gold, silver, ruby, sapphire, emerald, white jade, and black crystal were arranged side by side around a round table.
Its appearance is the pinnacle of luxury.
It was a splendid display of money generously poured into it.
However, those seats were nothing compared to the faces of those who were seated in their respective seats.
Fafnir who controls finance.
Bahamut of technology and manufacturing.
Logistics and Transport Jormungand.
Quetzalcoatl in medicine and pharmaceuticals.
Tiamat of cultural art business.
Apophis of grain and energy.
Even Leviathan in the hotel and service industries.
Seven Dragon Group, a conglomerate that controls all the wealth in the world.
Because the seven princesses in the silence were the ones who occupied each seat.
It was surprising that these women, each with enormous wealth that surpassed even the golden lords, were gathered in one place.
But at this very moment.
No one considered the gathering as mere business.
Samurai investigation knight pharmacist warrior fighter warrior musketeer, etc.
The appearance of the Seven Dragons, the strongest armed force of each clan, lined up behind each princess and exudes psionics so that they can fight at any time.
Above all, the tension flowing around.
It was because they were letting them know that they were here as princesses of the Seven Dragons Association before they were the presidents of large corporations.
Is it because of the heavy atmosphere?
Or is it because of the seriousness of the issue to be discussed?
It’s already been over ten minutes since the meeting started.
It was a calm voice that broke the stillness that had been so quiet that even the sound of a needle dropping echoed.
“It’s been a while since I’ve seen everyone in person like this.”
A single smiling face.
Even the casual tone there.
Li Qingyu’s attitude was so natural that he seemed to welcome even a friend he hadn’t seen in a long time.
But no one answered her words.
There is no way there would be an idiot who would accept her words, which is also the cause of this Seven Dragon Branch meeting…
“That’s right. Long time no see.”
…was there.
It seems like we haven’t met since the last meeting of the Seven Dragons.
Seeing the white-haired girl emphasizing that it’s been a while despite her expressionless face, Li Qingyu smiled.
It was because he noticed Ainsha’s intentions.
It wasn’t a bad choice.
In this situation, it was better for each other to pretend not to know and maintain the position of a third party.
The problem is that the method is too direct.
‘It would have been better for me to stay still.’
Li Qingyu thought to himself.
Apparently, Ainsha didn’t foresee how the meeting would go.
If she had foreknowledge correctly, she would have known in advance that someone would comment on her words.
“Long time no see?”
slanted
A silver-haired girl with her head tilted.
Like Yekatrice.
“Ainsha, you met Li Qingyu not too long ago. But why is it such a long time?”
“I haven’t met you recently. Don’t make strange quibbles.”
“Am I wrong?”
“of course.”
Have you been prepared to do this?
Ainsha answered immediately without hesitation.
A perfect poker face that used the blunt tone of his unique expressionless face.
It was such a wonderful response that Tata, who was watching from behind, was deeply moved.
“Hmm, that is unexpected. I thought I would have met Li Qingyu when I performed with that violinist before.”
“…!”
“Besides, I heard rumors that you dated someone or that you were preparing to get married. I wondered if he might have skipped us and cut in line.”
…that is, until Yekathrice caused a pupillary earthquake at what she said playfully.
“It’s unfortunate. It’s a false name. I plead innocence.”
Being able to make such an urgent excuse with that blunt voice would be a skill if it were a skill.
Rather, it was a response that made Rose, who was listening, feel the urge to cover her face.
“Oh yeah? Then I guess I was wrong.”
However, Yekathrice did not point out the absurd excuse.
I’m sorry for misunderstanding.
After apologising with their palms facing each other, they just playfully continued their conversation.
“There are things I don’t understand, but if Ainsha is like that, then you have to believe it. It’s not like we’re the Black Dragon clan.”
“…That’s right. Belief is important.”
“Instead, I trusted you, but if it turns out to be a lie, I’ll be so sad and angry, but there’s no way that’s the case between us, right?”
“…”
Under the premise that Li Qingyu would not believe it.
Ainsha blinked her eyes again at Yekathrice’s words that if she said something else later, she would have to be prepared.
A word spoken lightly, like a joke.
However, even she could understand that those words were 100% sincere.
How should I respond?
Ainsha, unable to find an answer, secretly turned her eyes and sent a look of salvation.
‘I need Tata help.’
‘Cheer up, Princess. I believe that if you are a princess, Tata will do well.’
‘…I’ll save Li Qingyu.’
‘I’m sorry, but now my nose has grown three.’
Unfortunately, however, no one accepted Ainsha’s rescue signal.
I don’t know if anyone else
Interfering with the story of the Silver Dragon Princess during the meeting of the Seven Dragons was something that even other princesses had to be prepared for.
“Stop talking nonsense.”
Only one exception.
Because he is arrogant, he has no reason to look at others.
There is only a golden princess who can sit with her legs crossed calmly in this place and treat other princesses well.
“Isn’t that useless? It’s an important story to me.”
“Enjoy farming later. My time is not cheap enough to suit your bad taste.”
“It’s too bad to have a bad taste.”
Likewise, being able to grumble at her words was only possible because of Yekathrice.
If it was Princess Geumryong who was called the strongest of the Seven Dragons from generation to generation, then Princess Silver was the only one who could match her.
Ignoring Yekathrice’s grumbling.
Charlotte slowly turned her head.
Then, looking straight at Li Qingyu with eyes as bright as the sun, he asked in a lofty voice.
“Do you have anything to excuse Li Qingyu?”
“What excuse are you talking about?”
“You and your clan knew the secret of swordsmith Limon Aspelder, but were hiding it.”
It’s like you don’t know the meaning.
To Li Qingyu, who naturally asked back, Charlotte continued with a languid voice.
“And I’m asking you about trying to monopolize the eighth dragon psionic by deceiving us and entering into an engagement with a swordsman.”
That moment.
The air suddenly became heavy.
Not only the other princesses, but also the masters of the Seven Dragons who were silent behind the scenes.
Everyone focused their attention on Li Qingyu, and a huge psionic charge filled the air.
It was natural.
That is the essence of Charlotte’s letter to the other princesses.
It was the reason why the Seven Dragons Association was convened to condemn Li Qingyu, and it was a suspicion that would upset the entire Seven Dragons Association if proven true.
‘What do you mean Li Qingyu?’
That’s why Rose was worried.
How will Li Qingyu deal with this situation?
‘How am I going to excuse myself?’
And Catherine laughed.
No matter what answer he gave, he hoped that he would point out the loophole and drive Li Qingyu into a corner.
In addition, Ainsha, who is uneasy with an expressionless face, Maia, who has a cold sneer, Hasneti, who remains silent with a cigarette in her mouth.
While all the princesses have their own thoughts and watch themselves.
“I’m sorry, but I still don’t understand.”
It sounds like you heard something very strange.
Li Qingyu tilted his head.
“Why should I justify that?”
“…”
Maybe it’s because I didn’t expect it to come out so shamelessly.
While the other princesses were staring at Li Qingyu with bewildered or sharp eyes.
Charlotte rather laughed.
It seems very interesting.
and asked
“Are you denying that the swordsmith has an eighth dragon psionic?”
“no. You definitely have the eighth dragon psionic.”
When Yekathrice blinked at the positive attitude, which was so cool that her brazen attitude from before was unexpected, and Hasneti bit the cigarette in her mouth.
Charlotte smiled even wider.
“So you’re saying you didn’t know?”
“It’s true that I didn’t know from the beginning, but I have no intention of proving it.”
“Even if you prove it anyway, no one will believe you, so I will avoid wasting time… It’s really like you.”
to deceive everyone.
no one believes
A girl who doesn’t even want to believe.
Laughing at Li Qingyu, Charlotte asked really curiously.
“So how could that be a reason for us to forgive you?”
“There is no reason for that.”
“No reason?”
“Because I have never done anything that deserves forgiveness from you.”
Even Charlotte narrowed her eyes at the too calm answer.
Li Qingyu turned his head.
“I would rather ask.”
With eyes sunken as deep and dull as obsidian.
Charlotte, Yekatrice, Hasneti, Maia, Rose, Ainsha.
After looking back once.
she asked with a smile.
“Why can’t I monopolize the eighth dragon psionic?”
