A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World
Episode 288: Day 3 of the Journey Discussion with the Dragon.
"Excuse me, what did you say?
Takeo listens back.
"I want to go to your king's capital, too, so I'll follow you.
The little dragon repeats itself again.
"It's decided no, isn't it?
Takeo says no fast.
"Why? Even though you have the fairy?
"Even though, humans have many greedy people.
If it's our city, you can still see it, but we haven't been able to guarantee your safety in the first Wang capital.
And as a minimum, you have to follow our instructions.
You wouldn't be able to follow human instructions, the weakest classification as the most powerful species, would you?
Besides, Mia bothered to stay with me because of the difficulty of getting home from here, interpreting with demons, and sensing demons on the move.
"I see."
"Finally, you have a sister, don't you?
You can't take you out of your home without family approval.
"Should I have my sister's approval?
"And only if you follow our instructions.
"Hmm... would you like to ask my sister..."
and the little dragon walks out toward the woods.
"Master Takeo, did you say no?
Alice asks me a lot.
"I hope so... Alice, what do you think, lady?
"I thought you were right to say no.
As Takeo said, it is absolutely necessary to follow the instructions of me and Takeo at the very least.
Plus, if you're about the size of Mia, if you manage to put it in your pocket, you can avoid people, but...
This size is too noticeable for people.
I thought all sorts of people would come near me... and you don't want to be the beginning of the devastation of the King's capital.
"Right.
Is there any other reason to say no?
"What do you think? I don't think we should even line up too many reasons.
"I see. Mia, is there a dragon near here other than that one?
"... I'm not here.
"Then you won't be able to consult soon either.
If we don't reach a conclusion by tomorrow morning, we can set out for the King's Capital.
Maybe I'll buy you some time. "
"Kyuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!"
It rings loud when the little dragon arrives just halfway between the woods and Takeo and the others that doesn't suit their physique.
Suddenly at high volume, both Takeo and Alice distract their faces and block their ears, Mia watches without taking her gaze off the little dragon.
"Lord, Master Alice, you've just called your sister, haven't you?
"Huh?... you're not even close, are you?
"Yes, I wasn't within my grasp.
Oh, here I come.
and something passes over the woods at high speeds... I can only think of one...
"Keew!!!
The little dragon rings again.
and a red dragon comes over the woods.
And land slowly in front of the little dragon.
The figure was about 10m tall, about 20m head to tail, produced bat-like feathers, and Takeo was the Western dragon (dragon) itself that appeared in games and movies.
"Kew!
"Grrrrrrrr."
"Kiku. Kiku."
"Gru."
The little dragon and the red dragon start some conversation.
"Ah... Lord, Dear Alice, I'm sorry to announce.
Mia speaks abruptly.
"I don't want to hear it.
Alice shrugs as she pulls her face.
"My sister Dragon admitted to going.
"Huh..."
Takeo puts his hand on his forehead and is dismayed.
"Gru."
The Red Dragon turns to Mia and rings.
"... My sister Dragon wants to talk to the lords.
"Below. A conversation between Takeo and the dragons (Translation: Mia):
"I heard the story.
Please take Ku to the King's Capital.
"... before I do, I'd like to ask you a few questions, would you mind?
"Go ahead."
"Why do you want to go that far to King's Capital?
Weird story, I think you can come to the city waiting for us to get back to the city.
"Hmm, you're right.
Khu has decided, so I'm just going to go after it.
"... is that how the dragon works or what?
"That's right. Do we have to talk there first?
"Yes, please.
"We as dragons are traditionally looking for our own sedentary land.
And I'm used to going to see the city of my own free will around the age of Ku.
"Why, when you're little?
"Naruto... because when it comes to my size, I can't go into the city and see that race.
Was Khu about 130 years old now, and in a few moments his physique will grow to become a beast?
"Why, because I'm going to see other races?
"To feel on the skin what kind of life the species predecessors of the land live, and to make their own selection of places to settle.
I also infiltrated town around the age of Ku.
"Was there anything at that time?
"No... especially?
"Really?
If you want to act with us, would you like us to follow our instructions?
"I don't mind.
Ku says it's good too.
"Are you listening to human instructions even though you are the most powerful species?
"I want to go to a human city and see life, so wouldn't it be quicker to talk about a lot of things with human instructions?
Besides, are you going to tell Ku how difficult it is?
"... at least we're not going to say the impossible.
I just want you not to deviate from human life.
But in case your sister goes to King's Capital and gets caught by someone other than us, I don't know what she'll do.
"Hmm... I guess I didn't have any luck with Ku then.
Besides, you have a fairy with you, so you can communicate.
He wasn't there when I was, so I think Khu has the advantage.
Humans, I say it again. Please take Ku to the King's Capital.
"... no.
Takeo says with a proper look at the Red Dragon.
"... really?
"I'm taking care of your precious sister.
I just have to say no because I can't guarantee my safety.
"... is that right?
and beat Takeo with his tail at the same time as the Red Dragon turns his back on Kurli.
Takeo unfolds a shield x 35 on his left hand and takes it.
"Kew!?
"Lord!?
The little dragon and Mia surprise me.
"Guru? Guru.
And the Red Dragon will fly away.
"... Master Takeo, let go of my hand.
Alice squeaks as she sits but pulls her sword out of her sheath and holds it with one hand.
Takeo was grabbing Alice's arm with his right hand when he was attacked by the earlier Red Dragon.
"Yes, sir.
Takeo opens up Alice.
"Oh, my God, Takeo... the next time I see him, I have to fold the cage.
Alice shrugs as she lays her sword on her sheath.
Takeo looked at Alice like that and said, "How?" and smiled bitterly.