CH 478

“Oh, that was fast. How was it?”

“Is it that dangerous?”

When Roza returned to the base while reverting to human form, Makina and Fath, who were preparing lunch, greeted her and asked her questions. Fath’s stern face made Roza smile.

“Entertained, huh. Maybe I should have gone too …….”

“Don’t look so disappointed, Master. We have things to do over here too.”

Makina gazes at Fath, who puts her fists together in dismay, and Roza tells them, opening the lid of the boiling pot.

“They’re at home. Preparing tools for digging for hot springs and ore. I’m fine with Roza-san as my battle partner, but what do you think?”

“I see, so the Raptor dragon is better than the others.”

“That’s reassuring. I don’t want to involve Luciel too much, but ……”

Roza sat down on a piece of wood as a chair and crossed her legs as she said this, while Fath took the lid of the pot and put it back.

“…… You seem to know humans quite well? Have you ever been off this island before? You said earlier that this is the first time a human has been here?”

“Hmm.”

Hearing a subtle answer, Fath turned her face to the point where Roza pointed, and saw Ryuuze and the others walking towards them, rolling their shoulder, and their conversation was interrupted.

“Ah, I’m hungry …… Is it going to be fine with just Kudelica, Luciela and the others?”

“Roza-san’s coming too, so it’s probably okay! I can use magic too.”

“It’s more like digging for ore is harder ……

“Oh, I can do that with my [Superhuman Strength], so it’s going to be okay.”

“Then I guess Luciela is the least useful.”

“I’ll beat you to death, you know?”

“Everyone, dinner is ready!”

When Makina calls out, each of them rushes out with a smile and gathers around the fire, distributing soup from the pot and grilled skewers. Then Ryuuze asked Roza a question.　

“I’ve only known Sarge as a dragon, and I’ve lived with Lars and Dedite-san for food, so I’ve eaten normally. What do you and the others eat, Roza-san?”

“Hmm, how many dragons are there on this island?”

“Grruuu.”

“Woof.”

“Krruuu?”

Radina and Schneider were also eating lunch with the Raptor Dragons, and they each made a sound as if they had been called. The five Raptor dragons also sat quietly. Seeing this, Nora went to ask Dedite.

“Do you think they’ll be upset if I take them back there?”

“Hmmm, it might be okay if it’s in our garden. There’s an exception like Sarge, after all. But since they’re so rare, I don’t want them to be targeted.”

“If you’re walking around in town, you’ll be stopped by the guards or something. It’s fine if you’re a tamer like Lars, but they said you can’t have wild demons with you.”

“That’s a shame, even though we get to be friends too.”

“Oh, is it Lars?”

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–Just after noon.

I bought a variety of groceries and stepped on the transfer magic circle to move to the other side. I was embarrassed yesterday, so I came here alone.

“Oh, you’re all here.”

I’ve brought a large package …… or rather a carriage itself, and Ryuuze, who was looking at me, blew something out of his mouth.

“I’m sorry I’m late! I’ve brought you some food.”

“Thank you, Lars! …… So you came through using the carriage.”

“To be honest, I extended the magic circle a bit. I thought I’d let the horses walk around before we left.”

“Well, it’s been a long time.”

When they got closer, I remembered that the horses were provided by Luciel and Luciela, so Luciel stroked their necks happily. Then the Raptor Dragon came by.

“…… Kruuuon♪”

“……!! No! Horses are not food! You guys go over there! I’ll get you some meat.”

“Kruon!?”

When Nora realizes what’s going on, she sends the Raptor dragon away with a fierce swagger, and it disperses as if it’s regrettable. But you can’t convince me if you’re drooling ……

“Is it alright to talk all of this!?”

“Yes. You can empty it out. I don’t know if you’ll be able to get any drinking water or anything, and I don’t think you’ll be able to go back to town anytime soon. Besides, I’m going to Orpha Country with Basleigh-sensei and the others after this.”

“Oh, you’re leaving. I wanted to go too, but I’ll become stronger instead!”

“Yeah, but be careful, okay?”

We talked like that while unloading the food in the carriage, and I was surprised to see that Tigre-sensei and Aina were headed for the dungeon, aside from Sarge.

And just as I was about to return to the castle, Roza called out to me.

“Eh? …… Wait!? Is this …… a nail?”

“Huh? Me?”

“I don’t mind, but ……”

–A few moments later, I stepped on the magic circle and left the dragon island. I’m tempted to stay, but I’ll leave this side to them.

“Now, I should go pick up Basleigh-sensei and Urka!”