On the rooftops of the city, a boy lounged in a deck chair, a half-eaten pastry sitting abandoned beside him. Kaito had mastered the art of relaxation, but today, it was interrupted by something far more urgent.
Sora stood on the edge of the rooftop and shouted, feeling frustrated. "Hey, Kaito! The dragon is flying around the city! As our leader, aren't you going to do something?"
Below, there was confusion as people ran through the streets, their scared voices filling the air.
"Run! The dragon is attacking!" shouted one terrified citizen.
"Someone help us!" cried another, desperately seeking safety.
But Kaito remained unfazed, his eyes drifting shut. He had dozed off again.
In a moment of frustration , Sora struck his head dramatically with a large hammer. Yet, Kaito, still half-asleep, caught it effortlessly.
"Aish, not again! Why do you want to hit me? I'm just trying to enjoy a nap," he protested, cracking one eye open.
"Did you not see the dragon soaring over there?" Sora exclaimed, her frustration boiling over.
Kaito yawned widely, stretching his arms as if he had all the time in the world. "A dragon? Sounds like someone else's problem. My head is itching; can't a guy sleep in peace?"
He adjusted his glasses and leaned back, intent on returning to his slumber.
Suddenly, someone landed beside him with a thud. It was the guild chief, his presence imposing yet familiar.
"Looks like you're having a nice sleep here!" the guild chief remarked, raising an eyebrow as he stared out over the city.
Sora bowed her head respectfully, her expression shifting from annoyance to seriousness. "Sir, the situation is critical!"
Kaito rubbed his forehead, still confused. "Really, can't we just give it a snack or something? I'd rather talk it out than fight. Maybe it just needs some rest too."
Sora sighed and covered her face with her hand, while the guild chief laughed softly and shook his head at Kaito's strange idea.
"Kaito," he said after suppressing his laughter, "how about this? If you take care of that dragon, I'll personally reward you with a hefty sum of gold."
Kaito's ears perked up at the mention of gold, his eyes widening with newfound interest. "Gold, you say? Now you're speaking my language! How much are we talking?"
The guild chief leaned forward, a smirk playing on his lips. "Let's say… a hundred gold coins, but only if you handle the dragon yourself."
Kaito's lazy shamefully shifted to excitement, a hint of determination sparking alive in his eyes. "A hundred coins? Alright, now I feel inspired! But just to be clear, what if it turns out to be a friendly dragon just looking for a chat? Am I still getting paid?"
Sora crossed her arms, a mix of amusement and disbelief on her face. "You're actually considering this?"
Kaito tossed up his hands in mock surrender. "Fine, fine! I'll deal with the dragon."
He stood up, stretching lazily as he called out to the creature soaring above. "Hey there, big guy! Not sure what's on your agenda, but I'm really just trying to enjoy a nap here!"
The dragon narrowed its eyes, unimpressed by his nonchalance.
"Look, I get it. You probably want something, right? Treasure, perhaps? If it's gold, I wouldn't mind sharing some of the guild's stash…" Kaito offered, his tone casual as if bargaining over lunch.
Suddenly, the dragon let out a low growl, shifting its massive body slightly as if preparing to lunge.
"Whoa there! No need to be rude!" Kaito exclaimed, rolling his eyes in dramatic annoyance.
The dragon looked angry, and Kaito sighed, watching it with a mix of boredom and annoyance. "Really? Do I have to deal with this now? I was just getting comfortable..."
He stretched again and yawned loudly, making a sound that echoed off the rooftop. The dragon tilted its head, looking confused.
Kaito, feeling the tension, acted relaxed. "You know what? I have a move that's really easy. Just stand there, okay?"
With a shrug, he raised one hand, energy dancing around his fingers. When he flicked his wrist, a small spark came out slowly, as if it had all the time in the world.
"Okay, here I go…" he said, a playful look in his eyes.
Everyone was surprised when the spark hit the dragon's chest. The dragon let out a loud roar and then fell to the ground as if it was too tired to keep going. Kaito watched the dragon fall down without looking worried at all.
"And that's why you don't interrupt someone's nap. Seriously, they should've trained harder…" Kaito remarked, settling back on his chair as if nothing had happened.
Sora, speechless, blinked in disbelief.
The guild chief chuckled, "Incredible. I expected a battle, not a… nap time intervention."
Kaito, stretching out comfortably, replied, "Honestly, I thought it'd be a bit more dramatic. But hey, what do they expect? You don't want me at my peak fighting stage; I might get cranky."
Sora finally allowed a laugh to escape her lips, shaking her head. "One of these days, you'll have to stop guessing and actually put in some effort. What if it hadn't gone this way?"
Kaito waved dismissively. "It's all about timing, Sora. Besides, my effortless style seems to work just fine."
Just then, the dragon moved and tried to lift its head but failed badly, making a sad sound. Kaito looked over and raised an eyebrow, surprised
"Oh come on! Really? I was hoping for a peaceful nap, not a pity party," he said, his voice a mix of amusement and irritation.
"What do you plan to do with it now, Kaito?" the guild chief asked, looking curious.
With an exaggerated sigh, Kaito thought for a moment. "Maybe… I can offer it a snack? I'm not really in the mood for dragon steak today."
Sora burst out laughing at the absurdity of it all.
The dragon seemed to understand. It sniffed the dried meat that Kaito offered and gently nudged his hand, accepting the food. A calm feeling spread over the rooftop as the once scary creature happily started eating.
Sora looked to the guild chief, incredulous. "Can you believe this? Kaito negotiated his way out of a dragon attack with snacks."
The guild chief, still chuckling, replied, "Perhaps we should all consider offering snacks more often. Who knows what issues we could solve peacefully?"
Kaito smiled brightly as he sat back down in his chair, feeling happy. "See? When you're confused, just give a snack. Can I please go back to my nap now?"
As the sun went down, shining a warm light over the rooftops, Kaito got comfortable in his chair. The dragon was sleeping peacefully nearby, and the city below was full of light and activity
Kaito, half-closed eyes glinting with mischief, let out a satisfied sigh. "Who would've thought solving problems could be this easy? Just a few snacks and a little charm…"
Sora glanced at the scene, a smile creeping across her face. "Who would've thought you could be a dragon whisperer, Kaito? You might just be the laziest hero in history."
Kaito moved slightly, barely opening one eye. "Lazy? I call it efficient. Now, shush and let me enjoy the quiet."
The guild chief laughed quietly, gazing out at the now calm city, marveling at the unusual resolution to a potential disaster. "This might be the most unconventional victory I've ever witnessed. Perhaps we should keep an eye on this dragon; it might become a friend instead of a foe."
Kaito nodded lazily, already drifting off, a soft smile on his face.
As night fell, stars sparkled in the sky. Sora looked at the dragon, then at Kaito, and finally at the city below, which was full of untold stories. The hope of new adventures felt light in the air.
"Maybe Kaito's way isn't so bad after all," Sora mused aloud. "Who would've thought that laziness could save the day?"
In a wide view of the scene, you could see the calm rooftop, Kaito sleeping, the dragon happily eating, and the city lights sparkling like stars below. The first chapter ended, leaving lots of room for new adventures and the beginning of unexpected friendships.
**Chapter 1: End**