In the evening, Lucius and his father, Lord Robel, were led to a room in Count Strauss's castle.
Although they were rural nobles, they held the title of Baron.
They were assigned a luxurious guest room.
"It feels uneasy for some reason."
"Yeah... What would happen if we accidentally broke this vase?"
"We might lose more of our territory."
"We should be careful... But, Lucius."
"Yeah?"
Robel furrowed his brows, his face serious.
"Listen, Lu...
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Lucius rode on a horse along the road that cut through the forest.
"You've become quite skilled at horseback riding," Lucius's father, Robel, who was also riding a horse, said as he rode alongside.
"I've practiced a lot. The nobles in the northern region say that one must be proficient in horseback riding to be considered an adult," Lucius replied.
"Riding a magical beast is similar to riding a horse. It's beneficial to get used to it from a young age. Although I honestly ca...
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Matilda was born as the first child of a merchant in the Silverheart Domain.
Her father conducted small-scale trading based in the domain, while her mother was an ordinary woman from the countryside with a longing for the city.
However, it seemed that her mother's disdain for rural life went beyond the norm.
As part of the trading activities, her father occasionally visited the city, and her mother, who could sense the urban atmosphere, probably married him for that reason.<...
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The inside of the hastily prepared tent at the edge of Silverwood Forest had a tense atmosphere.
Count Strauss and Baron Dragon, both looking exhausted from not having slept properly for days, stared intently at the table where they spread out a map.
Various pieces were arranged on top of the map.
"Are you sure it's okay to search from this area?"
Count Strauss, with dark circles under his eyes, glared at Baron Robel with skull-like eyes.
"Yes, we've discussed it...
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The dragon sensed it.
The presence of an enemy, after a long time.
The Griffon with the shining eagle head was reasonably strong, but it fled after being struck a few times.
That was not the enemy.
The creature resembling a goblin standing before me was different.
With its shining single claw, it had split open my scales.
Such a small creature.
Moreover, even when cut and struck with my tail, it remained alive.
Even the breath attack was deflect...
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A sudden appearance of a black-silver dragon.
Overwhelming presence.
An intimidation surpassing even the griffin.
When facing Peruda, it felt like being a cornered mouse stared at by a snake.
During the encounter with the griffin, it was like a mouse being toyed with by a large carnivorous beast.
But this is different.
If there were a mouse exposed in front of a large carnivorous dinosaur, it would be exactly that sensation.
Not even prey for predatio...
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The three of them continued walking through the forest as usual.
Today marks the third day in this forest.
Thanks to Matilda's accurate detection of monsters, they were able to pass through without much trouble.
Occasionally, the monsters would notice them first and launch an attack, but being able to anticipate the attacks in advance was reassuring.
At this moment, Lucius had just slain a wolf-like monster that had attacked them, after diverting its attention.
"...
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"Well, I suppose there's no help for it. As an adult, I need to be responsible."
Matilda once again summoned a fairy from her right hand.
A small creature, resembling a mass of energy, flew out.
Matilda then spoke to the fairy.
"Tink, which direction has fewer monsters?"
The fairy flew around for a while, then pointed in one direction and transformed into particles, being absorbed into Matilda's right hand.
"Let's go that way."
Matilda began moving in...
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It was still early dawn when Lucius woke up.
Perhaps due to his excitement from encountering the advanced-level monster yesterday, he had been awakened by the distant sound of thunder.
Looking out the window, he saw someone walking in the rain without an umbrella in the distance. The person had long, light blue hair.
"Olivia?"
There was no one in the village with hair color like that.
"I wonder where she's going?"
Still groggy with sleep, Lucius remained be...
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Olivia was born as the eldest daughter of one of the Four Great Noble Families.
Under the guidance of her proud and thoughtful father, as well as her strict yet compassionate mother, she grew up healthy and strong.
She began walking earlier than others, speaking earlier than others.
And slightly earlier than others, she developed a sense of empathy.
She was immediately hailed as a prodigy, and she behaved in a manner that met the expectations of those around her.
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When Lucius turned around, he saw a grimace on the face of the escort knight, who was clutching his shoulder.
"Are you alright?"
Lucius rushed over to the escort knight.
"There's something... in my shoulder!"
As Lucius directed his gaze toward the shoulder, he noticed a large needle-like object lodged in the man.
When Lucius attempted to remove the needle, Robel intervened.
"It might be poisoned. Don't touch it carelessly."
The escort knight gripped t...
2023-06-05 09:56:44 +0000 UTC
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It had been about two hours since we started walking in the forest.
As noon approached, Robel whispered.
"I see it."
"My lord. Is that it?"
Kiel pointed his finger.
Something like a large black bird was perched on top of a huge tree.
"Yes, that's it. It's a monster called Peruton."
"...I've never heard of it."
"It's not that well-known. But its legs are top-notch."
"In that case, let's go with Peruton."
Kiel lowered his head, a...
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Lucius and the others were at the edge of the forest, outside the village.
Robel, along with Lucius and three other children, and Olivia's escort knights.
Emilia, who was pregnant, naturally stayed at the mansion, while the elderly Guffel didn't join them because she would be a burden.
Robel held something wrapped in a meaningful white cloth.
"Father, didn't you always tell us not to come near this place?"
Kiel and Paul vigorously nodded.
This forest is cal...
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The next morning arrived.
Lucius descended to the dining room with a faint hope that the events of last night might have been just a dream.
As he opened the door, he was greeted by the faces of three people who were usually not present in the house.
—There's no way it was just a dream.
Sure enough, Olivia was seated at the dining table, glaring at Lucius.
Behind Olivia stood a strong-looking man with sharp eyes, likely her bodyguard.
And finally, there wa...
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Volume 2: Girl and Monster
Chapter 14: Sudden Visit
"Lucius, that won't do."
Robel held a wooden sword to Lucius's throat.
"...I surrender."
Lucius lowered the wooden sword he held in his hand.
It was mid-morning, and Lucius and Robel were training in swordsmanship in the vacant lot behind the mansion.
"There's something lacking, you know. Try to move with more of a 'whoosh' feeling."
"...Okay."
It had been over five years since Lucius sta...
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"GUUUIIIIIII!!"
Lucius woke up to a fierce roar. It was still the middle of the night, with the moon ascending on the western side.
The mist that his mother, Emily, had created had already disappeared, leaving only the dark silhouette of trees and something wriggling and stirring in the grass.
"Lucius, are you awake?"
As he turned around, his father was right behind him. The Hippogriff with the head of an eagle was already summoned.
"Father, what was that sound j...
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As the evening sun cast its rays, the group continued to walk.
At the forefront was Robel, carrying the injured twins' father on his back as he walked.
Following behind were Emily and Lucius, with the frightened twins, trying to comfort them.
Matilda walked at the rear, keeping an eye on their surroundings.
"Robel, let's take a short break," Emily said, looking at the twins, whose faces were showing signs of exhaustion. She directed her voice to Robel, who was leading ...
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It is currently early afternoon.
In the forest illuminated by the sunlight, Lucius and the others are moving with a carriage and a horse, just like on their way here.
In the dim morning, surrounded by city walls, they departed from the metropolis to return home.
If there's one thing different from the way here, it's Lucius.
Carrying the sword given by the king and riding with his father, Robel's horse, he was swaying on the horse in his father's arms.
"Man, I'm s...
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While Jocel was fighting the enemy captain, Lutz was confronting a man who appeared to be the deputy commander.
The man, Doros, is holding a hatchet with his arm hanging slackly. It is not what one would call a stance.
Lutz, on the other hand, was wearing a katana and a side grip, the so-called "two-holed" style, but his blade remained in its scabbard.
"Are you sure you want to do this?”
Doros asked amusedly.
"No problem"
Lutz answered briefly.
The ...
2023-06-04 15:25:42 +0000 UTC
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Time goes back a little.
The men gathered in the meeting room for nothing in particular. They were anxious about the future and felt uncomfortable unless they were in the presence of everyone.
Although it is called a meeting room, it is a cave with bare rock surfaces. The tables are made of random boards, and the chairs are made of sake barrels and wooden boxes.
While I was relaxing, Eil, the youngest member of the squad, came in and said.
"Captain, we're under attack!...
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After watching from a short distance as the enemy followed Ricardo out, Gerhard and his team entered the cave.
About fifteen people chased the suspicious person, about half of them. As expected, they didn't all try to bite the bait.
"oh……"
Gerhard opened his eyes wide after advancing a little further into the cave.
It was surprisingly large. There was an underground lake in front of us. Although it may not be drinkable as it is, the abundance of water is ideal for ...
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As soon as lunch was over, we headed to the royal castle.
The three stuffed animals had already been completed. All I had to do was hand them over. What if I don’t see Caro today? Should I entrust it to Chloe at that time? She wouldn’t give both of them to herself, would she?
When the carriage of the Margrave Heine family arrived at the royal castle, father was waiting for us there. It seems that a servant had taken the trouble to give him a heads-up.
“I’m sorry I’...
2023-06-04 15:17:39 +0000 UTC
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That day was a welcome party for Mira. We did not know if the holy dragon eats food, but when we gave it a try, it seemed to enjoy it. Perhaps it could be raised by something other than magic. I would ask Mr. Marth about it later.
I have a feeling he’ll take notes at great speed.
“Mira-chan doesn’t seem to have any likes or dislikes.”
“How about fruit? Here you go.”
“Kyu!”
Mira happily eats the fruit offered by brother Cain. It seems that she li...
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The door to the guest room opens and a slightly tired-looking father appears. This may be because he has already heard most of what I have to say. There seems to be no need to explain again.
“Your Majesty the King, Maximilian Heine, has arrived.”
“Sorry about the interruption.”
"No... I was wondering what was going on when our meeting was suddenly interrupted, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this. I apologize for any inconvenience my son has caused you....
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Tension flared again in the guest room, where the atmosphere had become somewhat relaxed.
“Your Royal Highness, His Majesty the King is here.”
The servant’s words changed the atmosphere of the room. The faces of the women, who had been looking disheveled until a few minutes ago, tightened up, and even Marth-san, the holy dragon scholar, stopped writing his hand on the historical documents.
Perhaps sensing the atmosphere, the holy dragon rushed to take refuge on my lap....
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While we were talking in the guest room at the far end of the building, Her Royal Highness the Queen came in. Her majestic appearance made my spine straighten involuntarily. Rosalia, perhaps nervous, was pinching my sleeve.
“I heard what happened.. Chloe will need to be punished later.
Her Royal Highness laughed with a black smile. I’m scared!
“Hiccup! Just don’t do the butt-spanking, just don’t do the butt-spanking ……”
Even though Chloe is eight years ...
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The fluffy floating holy dragon egg came towards me slowly, as it was, I was not mistaken.
“What are we going to do?!”
I asked the three of them, flustered.
“It’s heading toward you brother!”
“Catch it, catch it! Catch it with both hands!”
“Good luck, Julius!"
I was thinking hard, while I was mentally rebuking at Caro’s cheering. As I recall, in the game, you could go anywhere on its back.
The Holy Dragon is a useful tool for trans...
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“I didn’t find anything, did you?”
“Weird.”
“It's suspicious."
“Brother, what did you find?”
I wonder if I’m the type of person who shows my face that much. I should have mastered the poker face. I couldn’t hide anything from her.
“Nothing, nothing at all. Look, let’s go to the next place! There was nothing in this corridor. Okay?”
“Not “Okay”. Just tell me what you found. You’re making me even more nervous. I’m not g...
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It seemed that the Sword Demon was not escaping, but rather being driven away.
Pushed back by the flash unleashed by Licia and the inferno unleashed by Ren while she was unconscious.
In Ren's ears, he could hear the sound of it trying to stand up.
The impact of the collision with the Sword Demon caused another statue to crumble. From the sight of him kneeling while using his giant sword to fend off the debris, one could still sense his determination to keep fighting.
W...
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"Your Majesty..."
The words uttered by the Sword Demon for the first time.
"Forgiveness――――! 』
Spreading its four arms like a pair of wings, it dashed forward with wide strides.
In an instant, it approached the two of them, and Ren stood in its way.
It was a sight that made the two of them doubt their own eyes. After the crimson giant swords passed by, multiple residual images of reddish-black light remained. Each swing of the sword produced a sound tha...
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