We Live in Dragon’s Peak

You've done something bad to Mary.

As soon as we left Lord Lindsey's mansion, we rushed to the Valitiers' house. And I also told him about the problems that had happened to my family and told him to hurry home.

Mary, who thought she could live with Madeleine from now on, dropped us off with a very sad look.

"It's okay, Ernie. Mary is a strong girl. And the next time I come back, I'll spoil you plenty."

"Well then, you have to come back soon!

Me, Lyla and Madeleine were riding on Nimia's back and heading west.

I'm sorry to hear that, Master Levalier.

"That's right. Such a cooperative rivalry was unusual, but a bit unfortunate. I knew Levalia was part of our family."

That's why we rode back to Nimia, not Revaria. It was because of Levalier's offer.

Shit, that little girl is faster than me. You get on him and go home first. "

It is certain that Nimia, an ancient species of dragon, is physically superior to Levalia. But it's not uncommon for a self-respecting Levalier to put herself aside and recommend others.

"Levalia must be tired of bringing Lyla with her. She said she was gonna be late, and we have to thank Levalia for her favor."

Yes, wow.

That's right.

So we got a ride to Nimia and made our way to Armand Kingdom.

"Grandpa! Mistral and Cefina!

"Calm down, don't panic. If you hurry here now, things will not be resolved."

Nimia kept flying without rest and arrived in the dragon forest the next day. Then he went straight to Moss Square and delivered us safely.

In the center of Moss Square, a giant Sligsta old man like Koyama stands tall, and we rush over.

"Mr. Elnea."

It was Euphilia, Nina and Louisaine who rushed there in the same way.

"Welcome home, everyone."

I'm glad you're okay.

"I'm glad you're doing well."

"Louisaine, are your eyes okay? Yufi, I'm glad Nina's okay."

Meet your family in Moss Square and make sure they're okay.

But there was no sign of Mistral or Sephina.

"Hey, Grandpa. What happened to Mistral and Sephina?

Once again, Sligsta, we look up at old people.

Then Sligsta looked down at us with his golden eyes.

"Hmm, I'm in trouble. Unfortunately, I don't know the details either. All I can say is that Mistral and Cefina are still missing information."

"I can't believe Grandpa doesn't know..."

By the time Lyla alerted us and we came back, if there were any more clues, our slightest hope would have been shattered.

Still, we can't break our knees here now. [M]

"Even a little.... It's only a trivial matter, so do you have any clues?

Did anything change before you left? Are there any clues to your behavior?

I look at everybody.

Then Euphilia and Nina raised their hands first.

"I heard Cefina headed north on her own, and I went after her with Nina."

"I caught up with Yufi-sama until where she would have been at night."

"Yufi, Nina, did you leave any clues there?

You two shake your necks sideways on my question. [M]

"Unfortunately, I didn't have any clues as to where I was going."

"But there was still fire on the fire."

"What? What do you mean?

Euphilia and Nina followed Sephina to the Flying Dragon Hunting Ground.

So we found the night camp with the fire on it, which means that Sephina was there a little while before they arrived.

So, Sephina just disappeared?

"Any sign of a struggle?

"I didn't."

"Do you feel like you've moved for any reason?

"I didn't either."

They both waited at the camp thinking they might have left their seats in the bathroom or something at first. But Sephina never came back.

"Then Miss Restoria flew in and told me and Nina."

"It's dangerous. I was told to evacuate to Moss Square in a hurry."

He wasn't in our circle, but Restoria sat a little near Old Sligsta.

"I can't let Restorian's hand bother me. I tried to get my twins back."

"Coming. It's an emergency, and I'm here to help."

Sligsta lowered her head like an old man had apologized, and Restoria smiled.

"Thank you."

We thank Miss Restoria.

Old Sligsta in Moss Square must have noticed that Sephina had suddenly disappeared. So Miss Restoria took the trouble to fly me and let me know.

If Restoria hadn't noticed the anomaly, Euphilia and Nina might not have been here, and the news might have been lost. Thinking so, I can only thank you.

Besides, you didn't just fly me to inform Euphilia and Nina. Thank you for staying in Moss Square and keeping Louisaine's eyes under control.

Incidentally, Karner is nowhere to be found.

Maybe you came back looking for information about the deviant fairy with the Magic Eye.

Well then, should I assume that Sephina was surprised and kidnapped or abducted?

I don't want to imagine a very bad idea with you.

Still, if you think about it.

If someone attacked you, there would always be signs of a struggle. And in the worst case scenario, if Sephina were to die, the body would be left behind.

However, there were no signs of a struggle rather than of Sephina's appearance in the night camp.

On the contrary, there is a possibility that he was still in front of the fire.

If that happens, isn't it hard to think that someone took Sephina by surprise?

Everyone nods and Sligster nods to my thoughts. [M]

"But there's no sign of Sephina anywhere, right?

Sligsta checked with the old man and, um, his throat rang.

"Mistral and Cefina. Together, we can't follow the signs."

"Not only Sephina, but even Mistral... Yes! When did the Mistral disappear? In front of Mr. Cefina? What's the time interval?

"That's a good question. Mistral lost sight of Cefina a short time ago."

"That means the two of you disappeared without spending too much time away."

Mistral also lost sight of Dragon Peak.

Different locations, similar to Sefina's. Then it seems that the disappearance of the two of them is a related incident or accident.

However, will similar events occur simultaneously in the hunting grounds of Dragon Peak and Flying Dragon?

Besides, they were taken away by someone. Could it be that old Sligsta, a sophisticated ancient species of dragon tribe, will lose sight of it?

Even with Sligsta old, we still can't find Mistral and Sefina from the dragon pulse flow.

"When that happens, did Grandpa take you far enough away to detect it, or did he take you over the sky... where the dragon pulse doesn't flow?

Answer my question, but Sligster answers with his eyes closed.

"It's not possible that it's empty. Indeed, the dragon pulse does not flow into the sky. But if someone is in the sky, will others notice?

If you ask me, yes.

It's not just the dragon hunting grounds. If there is someone in the sky of Dragon Peak, the dragon tribes and others should quickly sense it and be alert.

"But what if it's higher than the clouds?

"But why don't you take the two of us and leave quickly?

Let's test Euphilia and Nina's reasoning.

"Above the clouds. Dragons and other winged species can fly in the sky, but only a few can fly above the altitude of the clouds, right?

"The ancient dragon tribe can fly."

"You can surpass other individuals with superior flying abilities like Levalier."

Everyone nods to Lila and Louise, but I lean my neck there. [M]

"But. No matter how much I could fly over the clouds. In the first place, if there were no clouds in the sky, you'd be able to see them all.

Ernie, you're right.

"Ernie, you're right."

Clouds that call for summer storms or clouds that can snow in winter cover the sky. It's late spring. The sky is clear everywhere, and the clouds are only flowing in pieces. No matter how high the clouds fly in the sky, it's harder not to find them.

"That means they're unlikely to have been taken over the sky. Okay, next. How likely was it that you took Mistral and Cefina and then moved at high speed?

"As far as I know, you don't know any species that can move faster than the ancient dragon tribe, do you?

Hawawah. What about space transfer?

It is no exaggeration to say that there is no race comparable to the ancient dragon race in physical ability.

However, even the ancient dragon clan can't fly so fast that no one can see it.

So, is Lyla's opinion still the most likely at the moment?

"But who can space transfer...?

Everyone's eyes are poured into Sligsta's old age.

Sligsta doesn't doubt old age.

People are trembling that the killer is a supernatural like Sligsta.

Old Sligsta. Titan Demon King and Charlotte nearby. Witch. There are others, but as far as we know, the only ones capable of space transfer are the special ones with overwhelming power.

Suppose Lyla's words were ejecting the truth. That means our enemies are special.

"No, it's too early to draw conclusions."

I called to dispel everyone's anxiety. [M]

"And I will not tolerate anyone who threatens our family!

We will live for decades and centuries from now on. In the meantime, there must be no lack of family, and we will try not to do so.

That's why we have to find Mistral and Sephina again and get peace back!

My determination depends on the will of the whole family. [M]

"Let's get you out of here."

"Mist, Cefina, please wait."

"I will retaliate."

I will avenge you.

Old Sligsta quietly looks down on our determination.

"Alright, let's go check again on the scene where the two of us have lost sight!

If everyone in the family verifies again what Euphilia and Nina have overlooked, there may be new discoveries.

We also need to verify where the Mistral disappeared.

Nevertheless, I don't know what will happen from here on out.

So, personal behavior is forbidden.

We all have to work together and act as a group.

Nimia spread her big wings.

We can leave at any time.

But before we showed him how to leave, Sligsta heard it in a low voice.

Let's go. So, what do we do? Will you take the weapon you keep with you and challenge me? "

Yes, we don't have any weapons.

We let go of our favorite weapon so that we wouldn't be destined to be manipulated too much for power.

However, it is highly probable that danger lies ahead.

Can you respond adequately without weapons?

I think with my eyes closed. [M]

A weapon that decided not to rely on force and let go.

But I'm in an unexpected family crisis, and I need a weapon.

I don't know what to do...

Think about it for a while.

While thinking about it, I checked out the whole family.

Then everyone had an unexpectedly bright expression.

Is that it?

Maybe they've already found the answer?

Then I have to make a decision, too.

"Grandpa."

"Tell me the answer."

Yes, I nodded and spoke my mind without hesitation. [M]

"We don't need weapons!

Yes. We will not retrieve our weapons.

Tell me why.

Ask Sligsta old, I say.

"I mean, right? Even the only Mistral in our family who didn't let go of his favorite weapon left no trace. Then, even if I take my weapon with me, I feel like it's water on a burnt stone."

Besides, I think.

"Now, getting your weapon back means, to put it mildly, an ad hoc response. But if you are treading on your past determination so easily, I feel like one day you will make a big mistake that is irrevocable. That's why we don't want our weapons back. It's just a challenge without weapons!

Well, if the opponent was a transcender, there's a part of it that even if we swing the weapon, it's just a futile resistance.

Above all, we must not feel that the mind is more important than the power.

Mistral and Sephina are sure to be safe now.

Yes, I felt that there was an answer before proceeding with a strong belief in the "mind".