After the incident with Zwei-san was settled, we took a look around the
festival again. Even so, I've encountered a lot of people today huh…
There were even people who I've met for the first time, such as Fors-san
and Zwei-san.
[They say that what happens twice will happen again for the third
time… I have a feeling that we're going to run into someone again.]
[Hmmm, it's normally rare to see someone you know in such a large
venue though~~]
[That is, well, I guess you could say that it's to be expected from Kaitosan.]
[Kyuaahhh!]
[Oh, good morning, Lynn.]
[Kyuukuu~~]
When I was walking while conversing with Dr. Vier and Neun-san, Lynn,
who had been taking a nap inside my clothes, woke up. The way she
peeked out her head out of my clothes and yawned was very cute.
Stroking her head as we walked, I suddenly heard someone call out to
me.
[Oya? If it isn't Miyama-dono, good afternoon… Even though meeting
you here is an accident, it's my honor to meet you here.]
[…Ehh?]
…I know that I've raised a flag with what I said earlier, but isn't this too
early? Seriously, I don't know why the heck am I meeting my
acquaintances in a large place… like this… Arehh?
Surprised by the strange coincidence, I turned to the direction of the
voice… and found a guy that I've met for the first time.
[…W- Who could you be?]
Standing before me is a good-looking man of about 2-meters tall,
having long, shiny black hair that was tied to a ponytail at the back of
his neck. His skin was tanned, and combined with his ripped muscles,
he looked incredibly strong.
Seriously, who the heck is this? T- There's no way that he's another one
that I first met today, right? Cut me some slack… I've already had
enough after meeting Fors-san and Zwei-san today…
While thinking about this, I timidly asked the man who he is. Hearing
my question, he seemed to be thinking for a bit before he clapped his
hands, as if he had some idea.
[…Ahh, speaking of which, you haven't seen me in this form before. I'm
"Fafnir".]
[Eh? Eeeehhhhh!? F- Fafnir-san!?]
Eh? This person is Fafnir-san? The same 100-meter tall gigantic dragon,
Fafnir-san?
[I had changed my form with "Humanization Magic".]
[I- I see…]
Humanization Magic… Indeed, speaking of fantasy novels, that's one of
the most standard magic. In fact, when I look at it like this, I'm
astonished that that humongous dragon can change so much.
[Ohh, it's Fafnir. It's been a while~~]
[If it isn't Vier-dono, it's been a while. I see Neun-dono is here too huh.]
[Yes, it's been a while, Fafnir-sama.]
[Yes, I'm glad to see that Neun-dono is doing well.]
Fafnir-san greeted us with a polite greeting that I couldn't have
imagined from a big, muscular, tanned man. This may sound rude, but
there's a huge gap between his actions and his appearance.
No, well, Fafnir-san was polite to begin with but…
[…What are you doing here, Fafnir?]
[Me? Well, by Magnawell-sama's orders, I am guiding people to the "Six
Kings Festival Special Monster Race" that lies ahead.]
[…Special Monster Race?]
[Yes, if I remember correctly, Miyama-dono has seen a Monster Race in
the Archlesia Empire, right? The Special Monster Race is a race that
only gathers "Monsters that have won their division or recorded
excellent results during the year".]
…So, it's like a battle between champions? That sounds pretty exciting.
However, I don't know if it's just my imagination or not… but I have a
feeling that I would know a certain someone who would present at that
event.
More specifically, the clone of the idiot hidden behind me…
[It will definitely be a race worth watching, so if you have some time to
spare, please go check it out.]
[Ah, yes. Thank you.]
[No problem. Well then, I still have my duties to fulfill, so I will be ex…
Oya?]
[Kyuu!? Kyuii!!! Kyuukkukyuuaahhh!!!]
[L- Lynn!? What's with you all of a sudden?]
Just as Fafnir-san was about to bow to us and go back to his work of
guiding nearby people, Lynn popped out of my clothes for some reason.
Lynn seemed to be shouting something at Fafnir-san, but not in a
threatening way. Rather, it seemed like she was asking something…
[If it isn't Lindwurm. Fumu… It seems that "you have been following my
advice", "eating food that is filled with magic power". Your magic power
is much greater than before.]
[Kyuuk! Kyukyuuiii! Kyuruukukyuaahh!!!]
[I can understand your impatience…"but it's still not enough". That's
why, you still can't.]
[Kyuu… kuu…]
[You don't have to be so discouraged. Your magic power is growing
considerably faster than I anticipated… You must be eating very good
food. At the rate you're growing, you should be able to reach your
required magic power in no time.]
I can't fully understand Lynn's words, so I don't know what she was
saying to Fafnir-san… but I could feel that she's depressed through my
Sympathy Magic.
Dejectedly lowering down her head, Lynn dove back into my clothes
again.
[…Umm, Fafnir-san? Are you acquainted with Lynn?]
[Yes. We've spent some time together on the few days I was dispatched
to help with the Flying Dragon Services, before the time Miyama-dono
brought her home. As we are both Dragons, she had consulted
something with me.]
[She consulted something? Could I…]
[Kyukuu!? K- Kyukyuuii! Kyukuii!!!]
[Eh? L- Lynn?]
I was curious why Lynn became depressed, so I asked Fafnir-san, but
immediately afterwards, Lynn flusteredly popped out of my shirt and
desperately started shouting something.
Hearing what Lynn was shouting, Fafnir-san chuckled with a smile,
before bowing down to me.
[Hahaha, my apologies, Miyama-dono. It seems that Lindwurm wants to
keep it a secret.]
[Is that so… Lynn, is it a secret?]
[Kyuii! Fyuuuu!]
[Alright, alright. I'm not going to ask again.]
I'm curious what they were talking about, but Lynn doesn't seem like
she wants to talk about it, so I decided not to ask any more questions.
Meanwhile, for some reason, Fafnir-san just looked at us with gentle
eyes.
Dear Mom, Dad————– It seemed to me that there was a reason for
Lynn's usual desire for Fruits of the World Tree, other than it being her
favorite food. It's not that I can't imagine why, but well, for the time
being————— I'll just wait for Lynn to tell me.