A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

Episode 84: Fire Dragon Part 1

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When I saw "the creature," all I could do for Reurus was say nothing.

Volcano Veos is illuminated by the sun that peers into the face from the mountainside. At the foot of which was built the "altar" of the Spirit of Fire, Reus encountered a living creature called the Fire Dragon.

The giant body that dances over its head will advantageously exceed 30 meters. Covered with bright red scales like fire, the body makes lizards red and huge, and looks like they have wings commensurate with their size.

However, it is not comparable to lizards and the like. It is a realuse that hides magic or didn't notice approaching, but if the creature above is not a firedragon, what kind of creature is a firedragon?

A dragon that makes lizards huge, as many people imagine. Reurus, who actually saw it, could not even afford to think.

The front and rear legs that lead to the huge torso are also huge, like huge trees hanging rather than logs.

In particular, the thickness of the front leg, whether it can be held by two adults, produces not only scales but also sturdy nails. It was not funny, but the fire dragon's hand alone was about the size of Reurus' body.

(This is... advanced...)

I don't feel the magic - but the intimidation is terrible.

Winged dragons were also classified as intermediate-level, but the fire dragons in front of them had different digits. It's like a little mountain flying in the sky, and humans and so on will be easily crushed.

Compared to the monsters Reurus has defeated with his life, the “stage” is different as a creature.

Kimira and I will be crushed with a single blow. The battle experience of the Hikudori defeated by Reurus must be of no use to this Fire Dragon.

I could understand it just by seeing it overflowing with prestige. I could understand that the presence in front of me was tantamount to a natural disaster, even if I never crossed a blade.

"Mr. Reurus? Huh!?"

Gilba, who came out of the Altar after Reurus, noticed the Fire Dragon and took a breath. The Fire Dragon wings huge wings about 50 meters from the ground, staring down. The power is unusual.

"I'm unconscious... I can't believe I didn't notice until I got so close..."

"I can't feel the magic either... can I escape?

Is it possible to escape this scene even if you run around holding Eliza? Gilba denies Reurus without even shaking his head, even though the results were predictable.

"You can't... if you split up and run away, if you get hit by advanced flame magic, that's it."

"What about Jilba's 'disablement'?

"There must be a difference between burning black and burning raw....."

Reurus and Gilba discuss the operation as if they had forgotten that Sarah had been in conflict before.

While doing so, the Fire Dragon opened its huge mouth.

Man... where is the Spirit of Fire?

(Whoa... can you speak normally?)

I was told that advanced monsters have high intelligence, but Reurus fights against firedragons who have spoken very naturally.

Having lived for so many years means that you have so much “experience”. It will be easy to see what the Reurus are up to.

"A little revulsion? Get me out of here...!"

"Hmm... Fire Dragon!?

Eliza and Sarah are approaching you because you realize something is wrong with Reurus and Gilba. And Eliza was stunned when she noticed the Fire Dragon, and Sarah had a look she didn't like from the bottom of her heart.

Fire Dragon turns his gaze toward Sarah without paying attention to Reurus and the others.

Looks like you made it. It's a big thing... let's say congratulations first. "

"... thank you."

Do Fire Dragons and Sarah know each other? However, Sarah seemed upset and didn't lose her grievance.

"My strength... hmm, it's not worse than I thought. Did you suck up the magic around you?"

"I have no idea where it is. But if that's what you say, I'm sure it is."

If the monsters around me are the opponents, there will be no shortage. If it's still blowing, it's just a spark that's gonna disappear. "

"You're not weak at all!

The fire dragon didn't get angry when Sarah barked like she was biting.

(Is this a chance...?

We should leave while the Fire Dragon is talking to Sarah. The Fire Dragon doesn't seem to be interested in anything but Sarah, and I think I can escape now. She said she would follow, but if she used "Caloric Release" and tried her best, Sarah couldn't catch up.

With that in mind, Reus sends Eliza an eye contact. At the same time, gradually change your posture and take a forward tilt to make it easier to rush out.

If you can, I want Gilba to run. I think so, but what about Gilba if Sarah stays here?

It was a Reurus that turned his eyes on Zilba, but Zilba did not blame Reurus for his actions. He just sighs when he sees the Fire Dragon and says he can't help it.

The fact that the Fire Dragon doesn't seem to be harming Sarah is probably driving Zilba's decision. If the Fire Dragon was going to hurt Sarah, he would have stayed here and shown his readiness for a thorough resistance.

(If you only want to escape safely, use Sarah as a shield... no, if you suck, the Fire Dragon will get angry)

There was nothing we could do about Sarah's one-sided "contract." It's only important to get out of here now.

That's right, Reurus activates' Calorie Release '.

Don't move.

"Hmm!?

Shortly before that, the Fire Dragon called out. At the same time, the soft magic that was hidden was released, and a heavy magic poured down to crush the surroundings.

(... no, bah... this is... really, really bad...)

Reurus, who felt the magic of the Fire Dragon, disappeared before the chills. To be precise, it seems that the “function” that feels magic has become paralyzed, and the legs that tried to run away freeze.

Reurus doesn't know how much magic he has. The more Kimira and Hikuidori attacked me at the same time, the more I wondered if I could match them, the more magical the Fire Dragon was.

This area is my garden. One more time, human... don't run away. If you run, I'll kill you. "

"Hmm... I refuse to be killed."

Fear has broken its limits, and I go around and calm down. Reurus took only one deep breath and turned to the fire dragon above his head.

"I apologize for entering the territory on my own initiative. We have no intention of antagonizing you."

I don't even know if I can be an enemy in the first place. Reurus before the overwhelming powerful who can't even escape explores whether dialogue can get us out of this situation.

"I am Reurus the Adventurer. The number of intermediate monsters has increased and the nearby town... has been attacked by the abandoned city of Madalo, so I was asked to solve it."

"I know that." I saw you hunting monsters in my garden, human. "

In response, Reurus inadvertently silenced. Apparently, the sight I sometimes felt was caused by a firedragon.

I don't know how far I've seen it, but I can hide it so skilfully that I can't feel the magic at a distance of tens of meters, even though it's enormous.

The only thing I could feel without hostility was that the Fire Dragon did not deserve a Reurus or any other enemy. That's why I was just watching.

"I see you for the first time. My name is Jilba the Spirit. I apologize for rudely stepping into your realm."

While talking like this, Zilba broke into the conversation without knowing what words would pop out of the Fire Dragon. A courteous bow with your right hand against your chest will slightly alter the sign of the Fire Dragon.

"Hmm... when have I ever seen a Spirit in this mountain? I went all the way through my garden. You came to the Altar?

"No, I did the same thing with Mr. Reurus. It was no coincidence that we were able to find this Altar. However, if it comes true, I would like to continue to look at folds and offer prayers....."

Gilba smiled and answered, but there was a cold sweat on her cheek. No matter how much Zilba is, the magic of the Fire Dragon makes her nervous.

By agreement, I won't touch the 'altar' either. I'm more of a rookie. If you can come through my garden, I won't stop you. "

(... what? What kind of unexpected conversation...?

It was the first revulsion to try to escape, but with the exception of a feeling of intimidation so intense that my senses are paralyzed, it doesn't seem to make sense.

Reurus lightly slapped Eliza on the back as she tried to hold her. If you don't name one person, you might buy the Fire Dragon's discomfort.

"Wow, I'm Eliza... Together with Reurus, I have come to exterminate the monster...."

I don't suppose you can't speak in your usual tone in front of the Fire Dragon. Eliza introduced herself with tears in her eyes as she desperately endured the tremors of her body.

Mm? Spirit...... it's not. It's not like I'm a human... it's a blood-sucking species from the smell of smelly blood. It's unusual. "

When Eliza introduced herself, the Fire Dragon's voice softened slightly.

I apologize for stepping into the territory and introducing myself, and I wonder if you can't call it Sayonara anymore. As Reurus thought about it in one corner of her head, Sarah, who had been kicked out of the story, raised her voice.

"Hey! What an attitude! It was so cold for me, why are you so low for him!? I don't like it!?

- Shut up, please!

With that in mind, when Reurus stares at Sarah, Sarah instantly becomes tearful.

"Nh, what is it... I'm not scared!? I'm already so strong, so strong!?

It was Sarah who said that and took a fighting pose, but as a revulsion, I could only think of shutting her mouth, turning to the right, and going back to the "altar" and dissolving it in the air.

I thought I had gathered the magic around me and turned it into reality. Conversely, if the magic spreads, it will disappear.

When the Fire Dragon heard Sarah's words, he turned to Reurus like he was interested. At the same time, the feeling of intimidation decreased, and there was a favorable sound in the voice tone.

I see, you can feel the magical connection... Did you say Reurus? You made a contract with the Spirit. "

"No, I was unilaterally tied. I haven't heard anything, and I haven't agreed to a 'contract'. I want it unlocked now."

I did not enter into a 'contract' by agreeing even if I made a mistake. It was a realuse that categorically denied that point.

"Why do you hate me so much? I am the Spirit of Fire!? Isn't it amazing? Are you strong? If you had a contract, it would be a great deal.

"You think I'm being deceived by such a shitty sedition... because I hate being targeted by Gregorians!

Even street catch sales will use a little more decent sedition. Sarah sharpens her lips with tears in response to a resolute refusal.

"If you're an enemy, I'll take you down! All you have to do is get me out of this mountain! All you have to do is feed me something delicious, split my magic, and spoil me!

"Sleep and talk."

"Ugaaaaaaaa! Take me with you! Please! I'll do anything!

When Reurus said coldly, Sarah waved her hands as she cried. Reurus held Sarah's head with his left hand and sighed.

"Fire Dragon... Fire Dragon? Could you also tell me to cancel the contract? Because I was unilaterally bound, it seems that my will alone can't help it."

If this happens, I'll have to rely on the Fire Dragon to think I know Sarah. With that in mind, Reurus asked and the Fire Dragon silenced for a few seconds before launching his words.

If you have a "contract" with the Spirit of Fire, you will be well regarded in human society. Didn't you say that Gilba... was worshipped by spirituals and could lead a life free of inconvenience?

"Oh, no, that's disgusting."

Reus, who had heard the story of the Fire Dragon, abandoned his respectful words and replied in plain language.

"It's disgusting...?

(Shit....)

Because I can talk more than I thought, my heart came out. Reurus wondered what to say, but he sighed and then shook his shoulders.

"There's a lot of danger, but I like the adventurer life today. If we talk about the Spirit of Fire there, we'll only get in trouble."

I spent time as an adventurer, made a loan, but I was able to build a house. It is not easy to live a more luxurious life now.

But they also have a contract with the bloodsuckers there, right? You're gonna get in trouble, right?

Reurus wonders how he sees a "contract" with Eliza. Perhaps you felt the connection of magic, but even in that respect, you can see that the Fire Dragon is good at handling magic.

"This is my family.” Whatever the trouble, I'll carry it all together. "

The Spirit of Fire isn't?

"It's impossible to think of someone you haven't met in less than an hour. I was unilaterally" contracted, "even more so."

Even if I hide the truth here, I'm going to be able to spot it. When Reurus answers honestly, the Fire Dragon turns to Sarah.

That's right, Spirit of Fire. "We should cancel the contract and find someone else."

"No! I like Reurus!

Reurus avoids Sarah trying to hug her with just her body. Sarah lay on the stone and fell to the ground.

"Fuggyah!? No, why are you avoiding it?

"Instead, why did you try to hug me?

Reurus asks mysteriously. I didn't know why I thought it was inevitable.

"... hmm, didn't you approach the 'altar' with your selfish desires?"

A firedragon watching Sarah and Reurus interact whispered something. Reurus misses hearing it because it was too small a murmur.

Spirit of fire. You really like that guy, don't you?

"Yes! If you don't, I'll never see you again! I'm following Reurus!

"Really... are you going to make a new contract with someone else?

"Wow!

I assure you, Sarah, Reurus suddenly felt a bad feeling swell. When he wondered why, the firedragon that had been above his head descended to the ground.

"Well then... if the Spirit of Fire doesn't cancel the contract, there's no way to“ do something ”about the contractor."

"... what?

Until then, Reus, who had listened to Sarah's interaction with the Fire Dragon, could not understand the words of the Fire Dragon.

I'll admit that I have a strange magic. But I prefer the Spirit of Fire to the Spirit of Fire. "

While saying that, the magic of the Fire Dragon begins to increase. I don't know what happened in the Fire Dragon, but Reurus felt so intimidating that his skin trembled.

It is lawful to interfere in the world of people more than necessary, but this time I stepped into my garden from you. If you kill him, he won't complain. "

Standing on the ground, the firedragon lifts its neck and stares at the Reurus.

I am Fire Dragon Vanille. Man, show the spiritual contractor enough “value."

Too abruptly and irrationally, the battle against the Fire Dragon - the Vanier - rose.