Translator: Kurehas.h.i.+ Aiko

Volume 3 Chapter 7: Dragon-san and the Demons Circ.u.mstances

As both Ligurila and Kyle disappeared in the radiant light, I scratched my cheek nervously.

Ahh, I can only hope that Ligurila won't rub too many of her bad habits onto Kyle.

But I was standing there, thinking about what to do now, I noticed that Senjiro was looking slightly upset.

That being said, Ligurila was infamous amongst her fellow demons for taking things too far during those duels, often s.h.i.+fting them into battle to the death.

I told him that, thinking it would be far better than cooking up some sort of lie just so it could ease his worries.

For Kyle it was something inevitable, and so I was hoping that by surviving through this ordeal, the two of them could possibly become friends.

I was yet again lost in thought, but then I noticed again that Senjiro's mood was becoming rather foul by the minute.

Or, rather than bad mood, was it anxiety?

Even if she didn't do that, I could probably trace the trail of magic she left behind her, and identify her location that way.

Then, Senjiro asked me something that was difficult for me to answer.

I was almost sure that Senjiro, who was really apologetic, managed to misunderstand the whole situation and currently got the wrong idea.

Or maybe he thought that Ligurila was going to have an affair with someone of her own kind?

I think I would probably feel the same way if Nectar suddenly hit on some random girl on the street and the two of them started to go on dates behind my back…… You just can't help it but to feel anxious about those things.

Suddenly feeling determined, I told to Senjiro.

Realizing my bad phrasing and seeing Senjiro's tail swinging from side to side anxiously, I quickly searched for the right words to correct myself.

I laughed to make Senjjiro feel more relieved, but I could see that his ears were twitching ever so slightly.

I gathered my luggage in a hurry, and then called the inn employee in order to check out.

Then we called for a carriage and we drove it towards the coordinates where Ligurila supposedly transported Kyle and herself. It was an open s.p.a.ce covered in gra.s.s, some distance from the main road. Once there, we saw that Ligurila was chasing Kyle around.

Kyle's aura was already that of a demon, complete with his hair growing long and his body being surrounded by lightning, which was decided to be his attribute.

Right now he looked like a cheat character from video games, one that could easily pummel his enemies to the ground with one swing of his huge staff.

Henceforth, the thought of this Kyle being overwhelmed by Ligurila was a little bit…… surreal, to say the least. Sadly, this is exactly what was happening right now.

Being pushed back by a barrage of magical attacks, he saw an opening in them and began to run away from his opponent. Then, when he noticed that I arrived at the scene, he made a run towards me.

When he finally reached me, it was as if something have broken inside of him.

In my case, the longest time for her to calm down was three days and three nights.

And let me tell you, it was truly an arduous experience, since she was so h.e.l.lishly strong.

While looking away from him, I laid my hand on Kyle's shoulder in the encouraging gesture.

I tried to laugh it off, to which Kyle could only cast me a hopeless look.

All the while, Ligurila was slowly walking towards him from behind his back.

Saying that, Ligurila smiles in a way that would make all of your bodily hair stand up at once. It was a charming, beautiful smile, but there was also something cruel and s.a.d.i.s.tic about it that made your heart froze in fear.

Kyle looked behind, and upon seeing Ligurila's smile, beads of cold sweat began to drip down his neck.

Kyle squeezed his staff tightly in his hands and began to run away from Ligurila yet again, and she followed suit.

For a short while Kyle was even able to put some distance in between them, but it was no use.

Sensing something, Kyle came to a sudden stop, only to see a huge distortion in s.p.a.ce, from which a giant feathered jellyfish soon emerged.

It was about fifteen meters long.

Its feathers were swaying gently under its membrane umbrella, and its innumerable tentacles were glittering gold.

It was a strange yet fascinating creature, with the core that would change its color according to the creature's emotions.

It was truly a sight to behold.

Casting her humanoid disguise aside and returning to her true nature, Ligurila began to whisper sweet words while her core inside of her umbrella s.h.i.+fted and swayed.

Astonished by Ligurila's true form, Kyle soon found himself being attacked by the swarm of tentacles.

I heard Kyle's scream, as well as both thunder and lightning s.h.i.+ning through the intervals between the tentacles. Judging from that scream, he should be fine for a while.

And while I was wondering whether or not to return to the carriage or to stay here and watch, Senjiro finally caught up to me, looking shocked.

No, judging by his reply and the movements of his tail I could see that there was definitely something wrong.

Senjiro was frozen in place, and so I trace his line of sight. It went straight to the golden-feathered jellyfish flying in the sky. …… Don't tell me,

Feathered jellyfish soaking in the bath, what a cute sight to behold.

As I tried to imagine that, Senjiro's eyes were still glued to Ligurila, who was trying to decimate Kyle with her tentacles.

Speaking of which, Kyle's nickname as a demon was Thunderstorm, although only weak demons were using that t.i.tle.

Maybe it was his unique way of being humble.

Said Senjiro while observing Kyle's struggle against Ligurila, unable to move his gaze away from her.

Since his expression was so dead serious, I began to make my way to camp on my own, leaving him to his own devices.

In the end, Ligurila continued to chase after Kyle all the way until morning.

Ligurila took the carriage reins in her own hands, seemingly in a pretty good mood after all of the exercising, and we started to head back towards the city.

On the other hand, Kyle was sitting at the back of the carriage, looking about ready to collapse from exhaustion.

I pa.s.sed him a water canteen I prepared in advance, and he received it with shaky hands. His previously long hair turns back to their normal length, revealing a face of utter exhaustion.

But moments later, he pulled back the canteen from his mouth, his face twisted with disgust.

Being aware of the drink now, Kyle resumed drinking it carefully.

Demons bodies were made out of concentrated magic. Once he replenishes his reserves, he should feel all better.

Then, Ligurila turned towards us, probably overhearing our exchange from the driver's seat.

Ligurila says that, and I take out a spare empty bottle, and put my hand towards the opening.

Water begins to flow from my palm right inside of the bottle.

If you put just enough magic into your palm, the water would constantly keep on flowing, until the bottle would eventually be filled.

I threw the bottle towards Ligurila, who catches it in mid-air and almost immediately puts it to her mouth.

Seemingly happy, Ligurila smiles and then snaps her fingers.

In the next moment, the carriage became lighter, and our speed accelerated noticeably.

When Kyle regained enough strength to pull himself up, Senjiro, who until now was keeping silent while hiding his arms inside of his sleeves, spoke up to him.

Kyle noticed my expression and addressed that without hesitation.

Suddenly, Kyle began to look all embarra.s.sed, and tried to make excuses.

Senjiro began to praise Kyle, who seemed to be mildly entertained by those words.

Ligurila looks back towards Kyle, who suddenly went pale and was s.h.i.+vering all over.

Said Kyle prudently, and turned to Senjiro.

I say something like that, and Kyle had no retort to that.

I laughed hearing him say that, because he said that as though it was something completely unrealistic. But it was the real problem.

When I was first turned into a dragon, it took me a lot of time to accept my new form and the fact that I was no longer human.

So I could truly understand his worries and anxieties that he was currently going through.

Hearing Ligurila's surprising words, Kyle couldn't help it but to scratch his cheek.

Kyle responded like that, and Senjiro seemed deeply moved by his resolve.

As I was becoming slightly irritated by Kyle's blus.h.i.+ng face, I could hear Senjiro murmuring to himself.

I couldn't hear him all that well since he said that in the Eastern language, but as he was saying them he was looking at Ligurila, who was currently playing with her hair. At that moment, I think I somehow understood what he meant.