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Chapter 197
War Dragon Storeus
Hestia Village.
Administrator Isabella gazed at the dawn cautiously brightening from beyond the east and thought.
'It's about time he should be arriving.'
This matter was the most important task as an administrator.
If there were results, capable adventurers would flock in, and if there were many adventurers, merchants would increase even more.
Е ṅu m a
That was why a welcome ceremony for the first expedition was being prepared at the East Gate.
Celebratory events are better the more ruckus there is.
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While processing the piled-up work until then, she prepared to start the day.
"Administrator-nim."
"What is it?"
"It's not anything major, but the weather seems quite bad. I came to ask if we should proceed as is."
Е̌ nǔ m а̊ . і̌ d́
Bad weather?
Isabella couldn't believe those words.
She was the one who had confirmed the weather was clear just 30 minutes ago and returned.
"Let me check."
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Isabella rose from her seat and went outside.
He wasn't talking nonsense.
Wе̇ bn̂ оv ĕl̂ Е ñu m а̂
What caught Isabella's sight was the same as what they were seeing.
"What on earth...?"
The sky that had clearly not a single cloud was now filled with gloomy dark clouds waving like a sea.
"Did the Iorga side summon these clouds?"
"No. The Blue Eye doesn't create dark clouds recklessly."
"Then..."
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Only one being could create clouds like these.
"Why that damn rogue bastard..."
Thunder Dragon, Storeus.
It was known that Storeus's spawns' territory was in the Southwest.
But Storeus had no greed for such territory, and was a dragon who lived drifting with the wind using the clouds above the sky as his boat.
A calamity-like existence who loafed around like a ne'er-do-well, then dropped lightning when bored or annoyed.
Ёn̆.ù m̌ a . і d̄
That Storeus had come to the Far East where he had never set foot even once.
'Why?'
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The clouds waved and flew swiftly toward the Far East, the Devil's Land.
As the sky color soaked in the dawn revealed itself, the clouds mixed with the darkness of the Far East at that moment,
Kugugung—!
A roar shook heaven and earth.
W eb̈ ň оv̀е́ l̂ Ẽ ṅũ mа̇
* * *
Devil's Land.
-The Captain had a reason for settling here. To think he's been monopolizing such fun things all by himself!
The corners of the long snout of the large-framed dragon, Storeus, twisted upward.
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It might simply look like he's smiling, but to Erica who knew Storeus, there was nothing more chilling than that.
One wrong move and it was a crisis where everyone could die.
Е̇n um̌ а̃
Erica carefully stepped forward and greeted him.
"I pay my respects to the Great Lightning Aspect, the War Dragon, Storeus-nim."
-Don't pay respects, you inferior thing.
A chilling tone contrasting with the hearty laughter.
At that moment, something flew toward the adventurers piercing through the thick demonic energy.
"Ugh, uuuugh..."
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"Gasp, gasp..."
A primordial fear felt for the first time in their lives.
It naturally brought to mind a five-letter name.
Dragon Fear.
The gap in class existing between mortals and immortals.
It was the same for Erica, a dragon spawn.
Еn̊ü m̀ а̇ . і̀ d
His claw pointed at the ground.
-Since when did I say you could hold your head high before me? Kneel and show proper etiquette, you impious thing.
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The adventurers knelt one by one.
But Erica didn't kneel easily.
No, she couldn't.
However, she had the pride of being an Iorga spawn.
Ê ǹ ū m̀а.і̊d
She must not easily kneel to anyone other than Iorga.
But at the same time, she had to bend that pride to protect the expedition as Captain Eri.
The moment she tried to kneel, someone grabbed Erica's shoulder.
It was the Armor Knight.
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She was preventing her from kneeling.
"W-what are you doing?"
Ē ǹ ûm̄ а́
Speech stammering from tension.
Erica's face had turned pale.
Does she not know what happens if that rogue Storeus takes offense, and is trying to act tough?
She wanted to say let go, but it was already too late.
Storeus didn't miss even that brief moment.
-Hooh... So you won't let someone else's child kneel to another?
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Storeus chuckled.
It was already too late.
When that laughter stops, a bolt of lightning will turn them to dust.
-Interesting. Very interesting.
But contrary to Erica's thoughts.
Instead of making lightning, Storeus simply turned his body.
E numa
-I have other business, so take your time coming.
Storeus flew away just like that.
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They were dumbfounded.
It felt like a storm that sweeps away everything had brushed past their side.
'Why did he just leave?'
In this situation, it was the timing for Storeus, who loves picking faults, to act like a rogue.
Wе b n о̂ v е́l̊ Еn̈u m̆а̊
'He just left quietly because he had other business?'
Impossible.
Even if he had other business, turning them to a handful of ash was possible.
That was no exception even for Erica, an Iorga spawn, and moreover the captain-class one.
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'Which means it's because of this Armor Knight.'
A man who committed the impiety of holding his head high, yet couldn't be touched recklessly.
Е̊ nũm̆ā
'Just who the hell is this person?'
Anyway, thanks to Storeus not throwing a tantrum, they were able to return to the village safely.
After the grand welcome ceremony, Erica tried to talk with the Armor Knight, but by the time they arrived, she had already disappeared.
* * *
The clouds that had headed for the Far East stopped before Valdrova Castle.
It was a size that made it feel like a great mountain was floating in midair, as if a single strike of thunderclouds would collapse that castle.
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Ruri was standing at the main gate looking up at those thunderclouds.
She knew who the owner of those thunderclouds was, and had the intuition that he would come here.
Kung!
With the sound of lightning, a form appeared before her.
A giant dragon's head stood right before her.
Her body flinched at the fear touching her instincts, but she forced herself to bow her head in etiquette.
Е̇_n̊ û m̌a.
"I pay my respects to the Great Lightning Aspect, the War Dragon, Storeus-nim."
"Is your master inside?"
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"She is currently out. She will return soon, so if you would just wait a moment—."
"Right, she'll be back soon. I saw her on the way here."
"..."
Ruri could immediately understand those words.
W е b̂ ñ о̆ v̌ е̊l É n û m а
Storeus already knew where Valdrova was, and had come to see her.
Even if that armor could deceive dragon spawns, fellow dragons would have already noticed.
-Until your master comes, I'll kill some time, I'll relieve some boredom. Guide me to the guest room, and bring alcohol, you Silverwind lass.
"I apologize, but this is my master-nim Valdrova's castle, yet simultaneously a castle for humans. Therefore, it will be cramped in your dragon form."
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-Hmm, it is cramped, indeed.
His form gradually shrank, polymorphing into a single man.
Ѐnũ ṁа. id̂
Wild horse-like dark blue hair.
Fierce eyes as if nothing in the world pleased him, and a smirk on his bearded mouth.
"It's been a while since I've been in this form. So when will you bring my alcohol?"
"...I'll guide you to the reception room first. Please, this way..."
Ruri turned her head and led him, walking ahead.
She seemed to be receiving the guest calmly, but she too was pressed down by that spirit.
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Her neatly folded hands were soaked with sweat.
'Raw power with not a shred of consideration...'
Dragons know that people fear their mere existence.
So they hide their forms, or try to suppress their energy with magic.
That was the behavior mainly done by those called Guardian Dragons.
But Storeus was different.
Ё.n u̇ mа̇ . і̆ d
Overwhelming suited his temperament more than consideration.
That was no exception for Ruri either.
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From the first moment they met, he was intensively attacking to break Ruri's businesslike face.
'I have to endure...'
Ruri guided him to the reception room and offered him a cup.
"Cumbersome."
W ёb̃n óv e l̊ Ѐ ñuḿа
Storeus threw away the cup and snatched the liquor bottle she was holding, drinking straight from it.
Despite being a high-proof liquor, he emptied half the bottle in one gulp.
Storeus frowned and complained.
"Cheap stuff. Doesn't our Gongwang-nim live too frugally?"
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"Gongwang-jeonha doesn't enjoy alcohol, and has no desire to collect..."
"So you learned to serve such cheap stuff to guests?"
Е_n̊ ŭm а̄
"I apologize. I will do my best to satisfy you on your next visit."
"So there is a 'next time' for your master too."
Storeus's eyes turned to Ruri.
She did her best to suppress her instincts.
"Drinking alone is no fun after all. You'll need a drinking buddy, kid."
"Yes."
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"Do you know how to drink?"
"..."
"Answer me."
"...I don't know."
"Then you'll learn today. Bring the cup again."
"..."
Еńu mа. і̄ d
"An adult offers you alcohol, and you refuse?"
"..."
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"You've aged this much yet your height hasn't grown a span, and your insides remain a child too? Ridiculous. Does your master wish for you to stay like this?"
He doesn't ease the pressure at all.
Ruri had no choice but to bring the cup.
"Receive it with both hands. Politely."
Wӗ b̄nȯvѐ l Е́n ū mа
"...Yes."
He filled a large whiskey cup to the brim, nearly overflowing.
The strong alcohol smell pierced her nose.
"Down it in one go."
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"..."
"If you spill even a little or play tricks, you'll have to drink another cup."
Е̊ǹù m_а. і d
Ruri slowly brought the cup to her mouth.
The closer the alcohol got to her mouth, the more fiercely waves rose in her cup.
"Ruri."
A clear, pure woman's voice filled the reception room.
"Put the cup down."
Storeus turned his head.
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Red hair with two pairs of horns.
Golden eyes.
Unlike her gentle impression, her expression was serious.
"What are you doing? Not doing as your master says?"
The pressure wrapping Ruri's body released.
Ruri put down the cup and folded her hands on her apron politely.
Ěṅ u m̄a . і̀ d̃
"Welcome back, Master-nim?"
"Ruri, can you step out for a bit?"
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"No. I must attend to you—."
"It's okay."
Valdrova smiled softly and touched her cheek.
"You've worked hard."
Е ń u m а̂ . і́ d̊
Even though her expression hadn't faltered a single bit, she already knew Ruri was at her limit.
"Then..."
Ruri carefully left the room.
The door closed, and Valdrova faced Storeus alone.
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"It's been a while, Valdrova."
"It's been a while, Storeus."
È ǹ u mӑ. і̆_ď
A light greeting calling each other's names.
"And thank you."
"For what? For educating that cheeky attendant?"
"For not revealing my identity in front of people."
Valdrova added.
"And I'd appreciate it if you didn't touch Ruri."
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"Ruri... So that cheeky thing has a name too."
Storeus laughed as if it was absurd.
"And don't thank me for something like that. Why would I expose you when it's not fun for my amusement? Would I stop the Great Red Dragon from having her fun? Rather, you need amusement."
"..."
"Though I couldn't stand watching that cheeky Iorga girl enjoying her amusement."
She was talking about Erica.
Ӗ ṅ u ḿ ӑ
"Was there a need to humiliate her that much?"
"What's important about someone else's children being humiliated? Isn't it only good for you if they're humiliated?"
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"I don't like that kind of thing."
"Hypocritical. How long do you want to live as a good girl, Captain?"
Captain...
At those words, Valdrova squeezed her eyes shut.
W ѐ b̈.n̂ о̆ v_eľ Е́ n uma
"Possessing such mighty power yet never creating a spawn even once, and the only ones you command are someone else's spawns. No accumulated wealth, and you don't want to enjoy. Living like that, I thought you were finally enjoying a bit..."
Storeus burst into hollow laughter.
"You got engaged to a frail human?"
"Ferda-san is a more amazing person than you think."
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Valdrova refuted without hesitation.
Those words irritated Storeus.
Ẅ е b̃nо̊ v еĺ Е̄ n ù m̆а̀
"What's so amazing?"
"He can do things I can't."
"Is that so? To me, he just looks like an ant strutting a bit among ants."
He spread his index finger and said.
"What do you think would happen if I pressed down with this finger?"
"..."
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"Obvious. It would burst without resistance—."
"Storeus."
Valdrova's tone lowered.
"That person is going to be my husband. Don't speak carelessly about him."
But he doesn't back down.
His eyes pressed toward Valdrova.
Еnǔ_må
"What if I do?"
But Valdrova answered without wavering.
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"I'll get angry."
She carefully placed her hand on her chest.
"I'll be terribly angry at you."
"Ridiculous. Have you ever gotten angry at someone, Captain?"
Е̌n.u m̌а̌
"I have."
Valdrova said.
"But I only regretted it each time, so I stopped."
"You resolved to regret for that human?"
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"If I hesitate and Ferda-san gets hurt, there would be nothing I'd regret more."
Storeus withdrew his finger that was about to flick the table.
Wê b́ nо̂ v̌е̂.l̃ Еn um̆ а̄
Storeus threw his body back onto the sofa.
"Do you love that human?"
"Yeah."
"Iorga said that too. But that guy's partner wasn't a human, but an elf. A High Elf, was it? Weirdos who serve the World Tree as mother."
"..."
"So do you know how it ended?"
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"I know."
Valdrova still remembered that sight.
Iorga killed his fiancée with his own hands.
And he suffered terribly.
She wanted to go to her and comfort her.
"Even that smartypants who lives in his own world couldn't do it, how could you?"
Ẃ è b̂n оv е́ l̃ Е̃n̈ ũ mа̂
"..."
"Humans or elves, they're just pets. Playing with them a few times is fun, but once you start taking responsibility, it becomes a headache. You're exactly like that. I can see you worrying that the embers right before your eyes might go out."
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"Storeus."
Her golden eyes gaze at Storeus.
The emotion contained within wasn't fighting spirit or anger.
It was pity.
W ėḃ n̊_o v е̌ l̇ Ёnü m̈а
"Stop the insults you don't mean."
Valdrova was pitying him.
Storeus's face, which had been sneering and scratching Valdrova's nerves, distorted in reverse.
"That's why I can't like you. No one can like you."
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Storeus stood up.
"For old times' sake, I'll just give a quiet warning, Captain. Killing things coming from the Devil's Land is fine. But don't step foot beyond that. For your sake, and for this continent's sake."
Ẁе̌ b n ò ṽ е́l̄ Еn̈u̇ m a
"..."
"This is the decision that white thing made."
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