Chapter 77 part 2: Denouement
Chapter 77 part 2: Denouement
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On the stage, a lot of adventurers were standing and facing the dragon.
「Breath incoming!」
「Understood!」
The vanguard adventurers were about to be burnt to ashes as flames lit up inside the dragon’s mouth. As the adventurers were moving out of the breath’s range, the dragon released the flames from its mouth.
「『I asketh thee A flowing Water Defense』!」
The flames that were about to burn the adventurers were blocked by Elna’s water wall.
That said, that actress can also use magic, huh.
Is this the battle drama unique to this world with magic?
After the Dragon’s Breath attack ended, the fake guy immediately closed in on the dragon’s face.
Then he swung his sword straight away.
Kiiiiin!
A high-pitched noise spreads throughout the whole place. I thought it was the dragon’s voice or something, but the edge of the blade stopped just before the fang, it actually hit the dragon’s fang.
The dragon blocked the fake guy’s long sword, and immediately after it tried to break through the sword.
The high-pitched noise sounds like the sword were clashing against another sword, reverberating in the area, I brought my face closer to Eric.
「Hey, it’s not being blocked, but the fangs actually hit the sword right?」
「Aah, that dragon’s fangs are made of ore I think, since it boasts quite a toughness when striking the sword. So it’s fine for him to hit it with all of his strength.」
「………this is seriously preposterous.」
「If they stop it just like this. Then the audience will be disappointed you know.」
「………that might be so.
Certainly, the actors would look too shabby if they only have to swing their swords, even though they use such a large force to face the dragon.
Guess it’s possible to be somewhat excessive since there are all kinds of magic in this world, huh.
From on top of a building, adventurers were taking up positions with their bows ready.
The arrowheads are not round, but the sharp, pointed one.
Eh? They’re really going to shoot it?
While I was still surprised, the bows that were pulled back to their limit were aimed at the dragon and they shot at it.
Like, they really shot at it you know!
A lot of arrows headed straight toward the dragon, but then it all fell down to the ground when the dragon greatly shook its wings.
『GAGYAAAAAAAAAAANNNN!』
If one were to look at its wings closely, it was as if wind were swirling around it, covering those wings.
「There’s also some sort of a mechanism on those wings right?
「Aah, if I remember correctly, I’ve heard they use a Wind Magic Tool on it. It seems to be something expensive used for self-protection by important people. If you have one of those, then you can defend against surprise attack by arrows.」
Just how much money did they spend on this, really. Oh well, I guess it's because the manager of this place is a noble.
The fierce battle between the dragon and adventurers on the stage still continues.
A man holding a shield was blown away by the dragon’s tail attack.
Because the vanguard was taken out, the dragon targeted the fake guy who was swinging his sword in front of it.
Then the dragon’s mouth turned red again, and it was released with no delay.
When the blazing flames drew near the fake guy and it seemed like it’s going to burn him to ashes, it was as if there was dome-shape water surrounding him as the water boiled.
Flame and water collide, raising steam.
「Elna!」
「Good grief, it’s a good thing I was prepared for it! That was really dangerous! 『I asketh thee Of pure water Gather around』!」
The water wall was cancelled, lost its shape and then it formed for the second time. It took the shape of a big spear, then flew toward the dragon’s face.
『GAGGYAAAAAAAAAAANNNNN!?』
The water spear pierced the dragon’s big eye, and the dragon roared in anguish.
「Go!」
In response to Elna’s sharp voice, the fake guy’s sword blade shines.
He reinforced the sword blade by covering it with magic power.
The fake guy also covered his feet with magic power, and then he immediately jumped after taking a stance with his sword.
Drawing near under the dragon’s neck, still shaking its neck because of the pain from the water spear.
However, a dragon is still a dragon. It determined the fake guy as a target instantly, its eyes flashed, then it greeted the fake guy with its tough fangs.
「Uuoooooohh!」
The two’s figures intersect, and the dragon’s neck was cut neatly.
Its neck really comes off from its body!? I’ve heard from the talks at the noble’s gathering that Nord-tousan cut off the head of the dragon, so it really happened!
The dragon’s head fell down on the stage, then its huge body also followed after a moment’s delay.
At the same time, the adventurers on the stage and the audience are shouting in joy.
「Elna!」
「Nord!」
The fake guy and Elna were overcome with emotion as they embraced each other. Surrounded by the cheers of a large number of people, the two of them kept embracing each other.
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Since then, because of their remarkable achievement, it was decided that the fake guy and Elna will have an audience with the Misfrit’s King.
The stage changes, and the two of them are now having an audience with the king who is sitting on a magnificent chair.
The Misfrit’s King is a blonde ossan. Wearing a crown on his head, I feel like he resembles the suspicious ossan I saw before when I was in the sky.
As I thought, it seems that the suspicious ossan back then is the King-sama.
「Raise your head.」
「Yes!」
The fake guy slowly raises his head after answering the king without delay.
「Your achievement this time is truly a great one. And your sword technique to cut the dragon’s neck who came flying in to the royal capital, it was splendid.」
「Thank you very much.」
「Because of you, many citizens of the royal capital were saved. I thank you as the king of this country. Now then, I think it's time for your reward. Is there anything you wanted?」
「………then, I would like a territory where I can peacefully spend my time with my beloved wife.」
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「Haaー, I’m tired.」
Sitting near the stairs in front of the theater, I deeply breathed in the air outside I hadn’t had in a while, then I breathed it out.
The sky is tinged with the color of the setting sun, outside the theater, a lot of people were on their way back home with a smile on their faces.
The people walking were only talking about the play they watched just a short while ago. Everyone was talking together, looking happy as they talked. And it was also the time for dinner. Maybe they were targeting the people who were feeling good after watching the play, as salespeople from shops were raising their voice.
And it’s actually effective, a lot of people were entering their shops.
If I were also an adult I would like to also follow them, but since I’m currently a kid, Elna-kaasan and the others would worry about me if I don’t come back soon.
「As expected, no matter how many times I saw that play, it always make my heart throb in excitement.」
Standing next to me, Eric watches the evening glow and mutters in a sickeningly soft voice.
「Even though it doesn’t suit Eric to say ‘heart throb in excitement’ 」
「What’d you say? Then what about you, why are you not like your father? Why is the son of such an excellent father is a guy like this? Besides, you, are you an adopted child, huh? Don’t you think that you’re really different in appearance compared to your sister and brother? 」
「You just said something that you shouldn't have! I care a lot about my own appearance you know!」
I feel like I was able to get along with Eric after spending half a day together, but as I thought it was all just my imagination.
Eric and I fight until we’re exhausted, then we head back home.
「I’m backー」
「Ara, welcome back. Did you got out with your friends?」
After I split up with Eric I returned to my room at the inn, Elna-kaasan welcomed me with a gentle smile on her face.
Recalling the play I just watch, I stare at Elna-kaasan.
「Nn? What happened Al? Is there something on my face.」
Maybe she thought it was strange that I was just staring at her while standing like that, Elna-kaasan asks as she looked confused.
「Elna-kaasan has become awfully mellowedisn’t sheー」
I was impressed and said while staring at Elna-kaasan, then Elna-kaasan froze.
And there’s a sound coming from a room in the back that sounds like a spoon being dropped. When I turn my gaze that way, I can see Nord-tousan stiffened as he was about to drink his tea. And his expression looks as if he just saw something unbelievable.
Nord-tousan was quick on the uptake, he realized that I went to watch the play. I guess that’s why he looked surprised.
When I was thinking about such things, I felt a sharp pain crawling on my head.
「I, it hurts!?」
「Ara ara, Al said that I’ve become fat as soon as you arrive and saw me, I wonder what do you mean by that? 」
Still with a smile on her face, Elna-kaasaan Iron Claw-ed me.Her eyebrows were slightly twitching*pikupiku*, proof of her being angry.
Terrifying.
「Tha, that’s not it Elna-kaasan! I’m not talking about your figure, but your personality!」
「Personality?」
I guess my desperate explanation got through and managed to solve the misunderstanding for now, the force coming from her fingers vanished.
But, it seems like she’s not going to release her hand from my head. It’s the same reaction as Eleonora-neesan. No, I guess it’s natural since it was a technique taught by this person.
I don’t know about Nord-tousan, but I heard him heave a sigh of relief and sipping his tea after looking at the crouching Elna-kaasan in front of me.
Elna-kaasan’s gaze urged me to continue talking.
「I’ve just watched the Dragon Slayer play you know!」
「Naa!」
When I clearly said that, Elna-kaasan expression changed to that of an astonished one, and I can hear the sound of Nord-tousan spitting out his tea in the back.
But from my viewpoint, the more surprising thing is that, even though she was shaken, Elna-kaasan still doesn’t let go of her fingers from my head.
「……ahh I meanー, Elna-kaasan in the past looks as irritable as Eleonora-neesan, huh. I was really surprised you see. Like, 『And besides, Nord will die without me!』 was it, Elna-kaasan was unexpectedly a tsundere like Eleonora-neesan… And the last part was that, right. In front of the king, saying to be with my beloved wife――ow ow it hurts!? Even though I was on the good part! Why did you continue to use Iron Claw!」
Damn it, I’m going to ask about the story from Roomba in detail! I will also call Count Melna!
That day, I fell asleep as I rubbed my head while determined on doing just that.
6. 水の守り
7. Just in case you’re confused, think of the dragon as a robot, then they use a high quality ore to make the fang-part.
8. Tadaima, I'm back, I'm home. Okaeri, welcome back
9. Can also mean becoming round (gaining weight, fat). 丸くなった