After Alice and Megiddo-san were taken away by Kuro, I am currently
talking to Magnawell-san about the main issue.
Incidentally, Isis-san really is a kind person, and after she said that she
would help Lillywood-san, she went towards Lillywood-san to repair the
mountains and the ground.
For some reason though, Lillywood-san said "Just the thought is enough.
So, please don't approach here!", but I don't know the reason why. No, I'd
like to pretend that I don't know… Ahh, she broke another mountain
again.
"…Fumu, I see."
[What do you think?]
I returned my gaze to the voice I heard beneath my feet.
Currently, I'm on top of Magnawell-san's face as we talk.
The reason for this is because compared to Magnawell-san's size, I
would be like a grain of rice to him, and he won't be able to talk without
lower his head quite a bit, and considering that if he were to step
carelessly, he might make me fall on my butt again, so he let me ride
above his head while talking with him.
Well, Magnawell-san's face alone is as big as a mountain, so talking like
this is making me feel like I've been talking with the voice resounding
from the vast grounds…
"If you had let her play-bite your neck twice, even though you yourself
don't know about it, then the white dragon must have recognized you as
her mate. If you try to pull her away, she'll probably act violently, and as
a child, she probably doesn't know yet how to judge things properly."
[…I see, what do you think I should do?]
"I think it's best if you take responsibility and become her master but…
wouldn't it be better if you determine what to do hereafter?"
[Yeah, about that… I've already made up my mind.]
"…Fumu, then that's good. I don't need to hear your answers. If you think
your decision is something you shouldn't be ashamed of, raise your head
while threading through the path you've chosen."
What Magnawell-san is asking was… the question of whether I will
return to my former world or stay in this world after I finish spending
one year.
I was quite confused when I received Isis-san's confession, but I've
already sorted that out in my mind.
Currently, the only person who knows about it… is Shiro-san, who I
discussed that matter with, to which, Shiro-san has promised to
cooperate.
"Since you've talked about this white dragon child about me… That must
mean you have some purpose for coming to visit me."
[…Yes. I heard in the Archlesia Empire that Magnawell-san is giving
them monsters every year, am I mistaken?]
"Umu. I see now… You're going to ask me to give you one of my dragons."
[Yes. Ah, of course I will pay you. If that's not possible, if you could tell
me where I could acquire some, I will try to negotiate with them there.]
The reason I came to visit Magnawell-san was simply to ask for advice,
but I also remembered what Alice had told me at the monster racetrack
before.
I thought about simply going to the monster racetrack and buy it, but I
don't know much about dragon breeds, so I don't think I'd know which
one to buy and there may also be a chance that other people who would
want to buy it.
However, it seems to be common in this world to keep monsters as pets,
so there might be other places to purchase them besides the monster
racetrack.
With all those questions I had in mind, I thought I should consult
Magnawell-san, the Dragon King.
"I don't mind… is what I'd like to say, but I have to say that it's difficult at
the moment."
[…What do you mean?]
"I don't just thoughtlessly bestow monsters to humanity. Monsters
possess individual strength much greater than animals. If there are too
many of them, the ecosystem can be disrupted, so I am making
adjustments. I'm not interested in killing the weak without mercy… But
to these beings that I don't have any choice since they held little
intelligence, I have casted Subordination Magic to them and bestowed to
the humans the monsters that they were able to keep. What that means
is that it matters not to me whether I bestow it to you or to someone
else."
[…I see, that means there are no such monsters at the moment.]
"No, there are some… but none of them surpasses the white dragon. A
white dragon is a fairly high-ranking monster… That Flying Dragon
Services has a good supply of great monsters."
Apparently, Magnawell-san seems to be the one managing the ecosystem
of the Demon Realm, and has been giving away the monsters that have
increased too much.
And the white dragon is a really high-ranking monster, and it seems to
be quite scarce.
Certainly, Driver-san also said that the white dragon is rare, and it's not
easy to find.
I am aware that this is a difficult request to make to begin with, so I'll go
talk to the manager of the monster racetrack next and see what I can
find.
"However, there also exists another way."
[…Eh?]
"Since things are so peaceful these days, there are many of my men who
have lots of spare time on their hands. I will send some of them to that
Flying Dragon Services. Of course, it wouldn't be for free. They will have
to pay a contract fee… However, I'll keep it at a reasonable price, on the
condition that they turn over the white dragon to me."
[…Is that alright?]
"Umu. It's just as well that I'm having trouble keeping my subordinates
together."
[Thank you very much.]
It seems that Magnawell-san will sign a contract to dispatch his
subordinates to that Flying Dragon Services.
The details will likely have to be discussed with the people of the Flying
Dragon Services before things can be confirmed, but I think I could see
some hope in the situation.
[That would be a great help.]
"No, it's alright. Being courted by a dragonkin… makes you an
increasingly interesting human. All dragonkin are my family… You
should take good care of her."
[Yes.]
I firmly nodded at Magnawell-san's words he calmly said.
Thereupon, just at that moment, the rocky mountain that had been
reflected in my field of vision collapsed again. However, immediately
afterwards, the rocky mountains that were supposed to have
disappeared appeared.
"…Good grief, these fellows… Are they going to fix it or break it… Well, I
guess it's Isis that's breaking them."
[I think I can hear Lillywood-san screaming. W- Well, I don't think Isissan is intentionally doing it but…]
"She's first-rate at breaking things, but she's not very good at fixing
things… However, I'm afraid Lillywood-san will be too pitiful if this
keeps up… Miyama Kaito, we need to give her some help.]
[Eh? Ah, yes.]
I very much agreed that Lillywood-san was quite pitiful, but not
understanding the meaning of the words that followed, I tilted my head.
Then, Magnawell-san slowly raises his head and speaks in the direction
where Isis-san and Lillywood-san are probably located.
"Isis… Miyama Kaito said he wants to talk to you."
[…Okay.]
[Whoa!?]
The moment Magnawell-san said those words, Isis-san appeared in front
of me… she's really fast.
Anyway, now I know what Magnawell-san's intentions are. In other
words, he wants me to talk with Isis-san until Lillywood-san finishes her
repairs.
[…Errr, ahh, that's right! Isis-san, it's about the book you gave me the
other day…]
[…Have you finished reading it?… I'm glad.]
[Yes, so I'd like to hear what you think about that book, Isis-san.]
[…Unnn!]
Seeing Isis-san smiling happily at my words, I smile too.
When I see the glowing words "Thank you for the help." floating in the
position of the rocky mountain that was broken earlier, I can feel how
troubled Lillywood-san is.
Well, I enjoy talking to Isis-san and if it can help Lillywood-san, I think
it's safe to say that I'm killing two birds with one stone.
"You enjoy talking with Isis… huh… You really are different."
I thought I heard a gentle whisper from somewhere.
Dear Mom, Dad—— I talked to Magnawell-san about the baby dragon,
and he really helped me out with a pretty great idea. However, even if
that's so——- I feel sorry for Lillywood-san.