"Crusade...? You got that dragon?

"Yes."

The prince nods at my questioning as if it were a mockery.

"That's the only way to solve this situation anymore"

I notice.

What measures were prepared by the Astilian side... is there a moment?

"... that such a thing is possible?

"Oh. I would have seen Lord Seika, too. Zect's subpoena kicks the dragon. That monster, the dragon is afraid."

I can think about it.

Larva Tiger is bigger than a human, but still much smaller than that Greater Dragon.

But surely the dragon looked flickering at that lava beast.

Geranium (Tenjiku) (* India) and mite anagrams living in the south of Africa, as well as scabies supposedly living at the far north end of the shrimp (shrimp) lands, say their bodies turn to lions and hippos because of their ferocity, even though they are small.

Perhaps Larva Tiger for the Dragon has a similar relationship to it. Surely the breath of flames doesn't seem to work either to see that armor.

It's just... I can't take it down.

Unlike lions and lions, dragons have the ability to fly.

See here, Zect and his surroundings.

Less than ten in all, and besides Zect, I see no magicians with all but those who raise their swords. Maybe there are others, but I don't think I can handle it where I got my head count in the first place.

I tell the prince.

"I think you should reconsider, Your Highness"

"Nah...... what?

"You won't be able to defeat the dragon with that monster. If you're not willing to contend over there, you'll get away with it, but if you're serious about it, you won't win. My body is out of step, and it's huge that I'm being held up in the sky. If you come towards us without fear of injury, you'll be torn apart. No... not yet if you lose. The worst development is being able to abandon the nest and escape from the land. That could be what the Empire fears most"

"Wow, you're a lot of scholars who like to say whatever you want!

Zect is stuck with me.

The cheeky face peeking from under the hood had white skin by the time it was pathological.

"We've done a lot of dragon extermination! Even the strongest monsters can win if they plan and prepare. Can you not pinch your mouth for anything outside your specialty, too, scholar boy!

"... this is rude"

I smile and say.

"I'm certainly not specialized. Monster extermination will have a method of monster extermination. But... you too. I would ask an expert to avoid too many inadvertent things. It was dangerous earlier. Good thing you managed to stop me."

"Ha, is that dirt magic you? I didn't have to do that. I was contained."

"Suppress...? No, I'm not."

I tell you sarcastically.

"I told you not to lightly send out an important summons before me - it was dangerous and I almost turned it off."

"Ah...?

"Then you'd be in trouble, too, wouldn't you?

Zect pulls his face.

"You're going to erase my Larva Tiger...? Well, I guess I'll say a lot..."

"No more! Come on, man!

The prince breaks in between us.

"Zecto! I told you not to be rude! I don't want to be here anymore, stay back!

"Chip...... heck. Copy that, Your Highness. This is not what we do."

Zekt and the prince, who watched him leave for the city, then turned back to me.

"Lord Seika, that's all. It's just... It doesn't provoke such a desolate."

"Excuse me. There's a danger to my people."

With that said, the prince pressed silence.

I take a small sigh and say one thing I wanted to ask.

"I'll return to that, Your Highness. Does the matter of the dragon crusade earn the trust of Her Majesty the Queen and the people?

"Oh, that's..."

"The dragon of the old king's capital is like a symbol of Astilia. Does His Majesty or the people agree to discuss a neighbor who has lived with us for a long time?

"... irrelevant"

The prince tells him to tell himself.

"The head of Protoasta is me. I'm in charge of all this."

"Is that at Her Majesty's will?

"The chief's authority is prescribed by law. The law prevails over the will of the king."

The rule of law?

Pretty good, but now you have that flaw.

"My mother, my people, I'm sure you'll understand"

"But..."

"Lord Seika. This is a matter for Protoasta and my country. That has nothing to do with my responsibilities. I want you not to pinch your mouth."

"... you're right. I said I'm past it."

"Let's make sure the dragon problem is solved. If only you could see it and report it."

"... yeah, that's right"

What anxiety.

It just seems like this prince is standing up and arbitrarily dictatorial. I mean, it would be true.

That mercenary regiment is suspicious.

I just don't have an atmosphere where I can say anything more right now.

I have no choice.

In the meantime, do you want to do another thing to do?

"Efa."

I looked back at Efa, who was coming back here.

It looks like there are no injuries.

Though that was good......

"Uh, yeah. What? Oh, Seika-kun, there was just now..."

"Why didn't you use magic?

"What..."

To my harsh voice, Efa mumbles like a face. [M]

"What were you hesitating about? It wasn't weird to die."

"Uh, that's... surprised..."

"Are you going to die if you're surprised? Or are you deciding to get someone to help you?

"Huh..."

"SE, Lord Seika!? Nothing like that..."

Ignoring the prince with his mouth in surprise, I continue.

"Even I can't always be close. What would you do without me if there was imminent danger?"

……

"I thought you said it was a dragon investigation. Besides, it's a trip out of the country in the first place. If you were smart, I would have thought you were in danger. Was it a mistake to bring you here because you had enough magic skills?

"Oh... sorry, I'm sorry..."

"Lord Seika! I wouldn't blame anything that way! A horrible monster attacked me, and I can't help it. Efa has nothing to worry about either. That's because it's a woman..."

"She's a woman, so what?

I stare at the prince. [M]

"Your Highness, this is about me and Efa. It has nothing to do with your responsibilities. Isn't that right?

"Ugh, but..."

"Efa. I'm not telling you to protect yourself from this, but at least use your magic. No, it doesn't have to be magic. You can run away or ask someone for help. Anyway, I act from myself, that's all you need to do. Until you can manage alone, I'll help you. Okay?"

"Ugh, yeah......"

"Mmm."

I'll stroke Efa's head in depression.

"... Isn't it a little too harsh, Lord Seika? Efa is a woman. Why do we need to remind ourselves of the contention?"

"You're persistent with women. This child has power. What are the advantages of not being able to shake when you should"

……

"Looks like the front of the castle gate is empty. It's time to get back to the carriage. I'm coming, Efa."

"Ugh, yeah."

I take Efa's hand in tears, and I walk to the carriage.

I feel a little sorry for him, but I can't help it.

Fear is for everyone.

That's when people can't move unless they slap their backs hard.

In my case, that was the only good brother that was eaten in front of me.

I haven't forgotten about that time.

I still use that demon (Ayama) as a pawn when I am self-absorbed and sealed in phase.

I didn't want this kid to think that.