CH 497

“We’re back!”

“I’m back, Aina …… What’s going on?”

“Welcome back, Dedite-niichan and Nora-chan!”

“Kuoon!”

After returning from mining, Dedite and the others called out to Aina, Ash and Tilia from behind, and they turned and greeted them cheerfully. However, Dedite’s brow furrowed at the sight that lay ahead.

“What’s going on, Tilia-chan?”

“Oh, Mom! Erm, when Makina-oneechan and Grandma Fath trained and fought against the dragons, that’s what happened.”

“They beat them ……? That’s not something a human can do, though ……”

Just as Luciela had said, a dragon was lying with cold air in the open space, and beside it a wingless earth dragon was on its knees.

< It seems like the Freeze Dragon and Grand Dragon was defeated?>

“Anyway, let’s go, if it’s Fath-san and Makina, it’s not suspicious that they did something.”

The mining team nodded and approached Makina, who was breathing on her shoulder, and Kudelica called out to her.

“M-Makina-chan?”

“Huh!? …… Ah, Kudelica! You’re back, Luciel and Nora too, welcome back!”

“I’m back! They’re the dragons that weren’t here when we left, right? What’s going on?”

“A-Ahhhh, this is–“

As Makina was about to explain to Nora, Fath, who had been sitting down, stood up with just the springs on her legs and began to speak instead.

“You’re back, it looks like you’re safe. Well, as you can see, I remembered a secret technique, though not the final technique. She used it in a real battle, and this is what happened.”

“No, the one to be feared is my disciple Makina. I didn’t think she would learn it in just one day, so she put her thunder penetrating palm on [Kaiser Knuckle] and unleashed it. This is why the dragon there was turned over.”

“W-Well …… I-I’m sorry, are you okay!?”

While Makina shakes the Freeze dragon, which is rolling its eyes, Ryuuze and Naru open their mouths with a stern look on their faces.

“…… Jack, Dedite-san. Looks like we need to train more seriously. I can keep up with the movements of a humanized dragon a little better, but Makina easily defeated that giant.”

“I’m beaten. Just when I thought I could stop their movements with the [Freeze] and fight with Ryuuze, and that happened.”

“It looks like it. I don’t know how long I’ll be able to train, but I’ll join too.”

“Nevertheless …… you’re amazing …… Makina-chan, you were about my age, but you’re getting stronger and stronger ……”

“Yep, I’m sure the first person to eat my fruit will be you, Makina-oneechan.”

As Kudelica became pale and mutters to herself at the sight of the Freeze Dragon’s scales peeling off its lower abdomen, giving it the appearance of having been burned, Sarge approaches. 

“Oh, is that so? But since it’s going to be tough for Ryuuze and the others, I think it should be with me and Luciela, and maybe Luciel or Nora.”

“No, you can’t do that ……”

When Jack’s idea was accepted, Tigre walked up to Verna and Tilia, clapping his hands and calling out to everyone present.

“All right, for now, let’s take a break and eat while listening to the mining team. Freeze Dragon needs to rest too, after all.”

“You’re right. judging by the basket Luciel is carrying, I’d say they’ve done pretty well.”

“I’ll get it ready then. Ryuuze, help me with this.”

“Yeah.”

When Naru and Ryuuze went to the fire, Makina and the others followed suit and started chatting around the table.

“Heh, so there’s ore all over the place.”

“Yes. I can tell by the smell, you know. Hard ores are bitter, and sapphires are sweet. I don’t know if I’ll get it in time, but I’m going to take it to the blacksmith in the town of Gust tomorrow. I’m taking it home with me because I’ve got some other stuff.”

“It’s amazing that you can tell by the smell. Oh, speaking of smells, there was a fruit I’ve never seen before. Roza ate it to make sure it wasn’t poisonous, so we can eat it.”

“On the way, there were a lot of monsters other than the Raptor Dragons, so you shouldn’t move alone.”

“Sharuru has a harsh way of speaking, but she’s kind, isn’t she.”

“Wha!? Nora, please stop sticking to me!?”

The women talked about it in the road, Luciel’s skill, and the mysterious fruit. And just when the men were talking about the things they brought back–

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“Where are Basleigh-sensei and the others?”

“She said she was going to meet the king, so we’re the only ones going to the island. However, I’m sorry to bother you when you’re busy, Yogus.”

“I don’t mind. It’s more important to save the town of Gust from danger than to explore the ruins, which are fine without me, and I’m glad my mom and dad are okay.”

Me and Urka were taking Yogus to the castle.

We went to Luitzar again from Arjan-san’s place and left with Yogus safely. We stopped by Hauzen’s place again and confirmed that there was no change.

When I finally came back a while ago, we met Yogus’ parents, and now we’re here.

“At any rate, a demon. Lars is still getting involved in a lot of things, huh.”

“You don’t have to tell me …… It’s been less than six months since I left for my trip, so I’m aware of what’s going on.”

“Fufu, It’s a nice tendency. Knowing who you are allows you to predict how things will go around you, which in turn allows you to anticipate …… Well, that’s what my archaeology master told me.”

“…… That’s interesting.”

There are many dangers in exploring ruins, such as collapses and monsters.

For this reason, the fainthearted do not progress in their search, and the brave die quickly. This is why we are taught to assess our abilities and look for the best.

…… Your own abilities, huh?

I’ve been thinking a little bit about how Super Jack-of-all-Trades is a good all-rounder, but maybe it’s better not to rely on it too much. The three of us and the carriage went through the transfer magic circle while thinking about such things.