Published at 14th of November 2020 02:19:00 PM

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Dragon-god-sama! You came to save me!

Remaining on his knees, the large man bows his head profusely.

Your appearance had not been seen for a long time, so we thought you must have gone away somewhere To return in time for the breeding season of the abyss, this Baron has nothing but thanks. I am honoured to meet you once again!

No, youve definitely got the wrong dragon! Im sorry, but I dont know anything about the previous generation. That dragon really has gone away somewhere I expect.

For that matter, what are you doing telling me about the mating season of the abyss for? Are you a devil? I want nothing to do with those bugs.

The miko-like girl walks forward and lines up next to the man. She uses her hand to cut the air, chanting Tei, Rei under her breath. She then points her staff at me and closes her eyes.

This is dragon-god-samas miko, Bibi. Although your form has changed, we are relieved to be able to once again accept your help.

Her voice appears directly in my head. It seems she can use [Telepathy]. She spoke normally when she came to deliver the tribute, but that might have been because it was part of a ceremony or something. Though I can understand her just fine normally Well, Ill be able to communicate too this way, so Im grateful.

Its not like I couldnt use [Humanisation Technique] to hold a conversation, but this way might be better seeing as Im less likely to mess up. From what Adofu told me about them, I was under the impression that the Lithovars are a dangerous tribe. They might be the type to show hostility to outsiders, so as soon as they figure out that Im not their dragon-god, they might that hostility on me.

But then I did just save them from that demon beast If Im going to be exposed eventually maybe I ought to prove myself now before things get too complicated. I really dont want to have to see their hostility, but if I were to keep insisting that I was their dragon-god, I get the feeling that our relationship could become irreparable. Theres only the two of them, so persuading them now might be easier.

Alright, Ive decided my plan of action. In the worst case if it becomes a battle, the overwhelming difference in combat strength should make it easy to neutralise them.

Just like with the ball rabbit, to talk back I need to imagine suddenly thrusting my intention towards my conversation partner. The truth is, Im different from the previous generation of dragon-god

Dragon-god-sama must have ran out of patience with us and left I am, I am!

The large man, Baron, sobs into his hands. He slams his head on the ground then quickly bows his head, tears of joy leaking from between his fingers.

No, I just told you Im different from that dragon, umm

Dragon-god-sama, what did you do?

Once again, I received a message from [Telepathy]. Flustered, I involuntarily bow my head a bit

Baron suddenly raises his head. His face paint has been ruined by tears and his face is covered in dirt, but his expression is beaming.

Im an idiot for getting swept up like that.

I look away from Barons passionate gaze.

Baron, stop showing such disgraceful behaviour in front of dragon-god-sama! Youre bothering dragon-god-sama, you know?

But, but!

The dragon-gods miko, Bibi, opens her eyes and chides Baron.

Shes quite short, and her unblemished skin makes her look rather young. Id guess that shes around 15 to 17 years old. However, because of his physique, Baron looks to be her elder. Id guess that hes in the middle of his twenties. Although, going by their exchange, Bibi the superior here.

As expected, the position of dragon-gods miko is an important one. Contrary to her age, she seems much more composed than Baron, so I get the impression that in her past, shes already experienced some hardships.

Anyway, I cant help with the fact that I bowed my head. With this Ill have to switch to plan B. I dont know where the first generation has gone or what theyre doing, but I just have to become the second generation of dragon-god.

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Well, with this Ive reduced the risk of them becoming hostile, as well as avoided them becoming confused. Before I get found out, I should be able to build a relationship of trust with them without issue. Judging by the two of them, theyre not as bloodthirsty a group as rumoured. They must be misunderstood somehow, I think.

Besides, being pampered by them wouldnt be bad either.

After seeing the look in Barons and Bibis eyes, I turn away to face the sky. This is bad, this is bad, I cant help but start to smile. Im meant to be a dragon-god, so I need to be sharper.

Its been a long time since anyone has looked at me with those eyes. Not since I was a little plague dragon and saved that village from the rock dragon It didnt even last an entire hour that time though

Its finally here, the guardian deity route! Its the popular phase of my dragon life!

Though its about time for me to return. The wight should be waiting for me. I left her with a treant as a bodyguard, but if a high-rank monster comes it wont be able to do much.

I turn around.

Are you leaving already, dragon-god-sama? Everyone is worried, so please come to our village just one time!

Telling everyone whats happened here and calming them down is my job! Baron, please be silent! To go as far as to trouble dragon-god-sama so

No, it would be nice to visit them once, or rather, I want to go see them But I cant exactly take my eyes off the E-rank wight for such a long time. It might have to wait until the wights grown up a bit more.

Besides, did you forget that were here to collect medicinal herbs for the traveller? Even now, that person is suffering, you know?

B-but No, that is correct, Bibi-sama.

Baron hangs his head, crestfallen The sight of this large man shrinking down in front of a girl looks pitiable somehow.

But theyre looking after a traveller, huh. As I thought, theyre not the dangerous tribe that the rumours make them out to be Hmm? A suffering traveller? Something about that catches my interest.

I look towards the area of forest where the wight should be waiting for me. The image of the wight worriedly pointing towards where her former companions, the Lithovars, floats to the surface of my mind. Did she want me to resolve her worries? I wouldnt think so, but

I turn around again, facing Bibi and Baron.

Dragon-god-sama?

Would you mind telling me about that traveller?