Episode 55
Episode 55
I've played Blna enough to even create a Strategy Guide, but this is a first.
Since the game had a high skill ceiling, veterans shared various information, but there was never a case where the Dragon Emperor requested something related to the Cult of the End.
Originally, visiting the Dragon Emperor happens before the Cult of the End even surfaces.
The quest order was somewhat fixed, so we couldn't change the sequence.
'Is this also due to my and Aron's influence?'
Even excluding my failures, Aron, who read the Strategy Guide, had a significant impact on the Main Quest.
In fact, that's why I was affected too.
"If I help you, will you help us later?"
At my question, the Dragon Emperor, who had been scratching her stomach, slowly looked at me.
Our eyes met, and she smiled.
"You already know what the reward is. Are you asking knowingly? Or..."
The Dragon Emperor's gaze moved sluggishly again this time.
It stopped at Aron.
"Should I remove this man's Curse? Roughly looking, it seems like you've weakened the Curse a lot through strange methods... At this level, I can help."
"Is that possible?"
I quickly approached the Dragon Emperor and looked at her.
Despite my action, she only nodded her head.
"It's possible. With just one touch-up, the minor ones will disappear. Tell him to resolve the remaining Curse himself. I can't do anything about that part."
"Then please do that too! I'll take responsibility and resolve it before returning."
"Fine then. Before you go, I'll give you a little preview help."
The Dragon Emperor's tail drew a circle in the air.
Light flashed from the tip of her tail and soon enveloped Aron's body.
"Some of it should have returned by now. Roughly looking... about 40%? If you return successfully, I'll help as much as possible."
"But wouldn't it be better to help now and then send us? That would increase our chances of success."
"It's not that simple of a Curse. You'll resolve it while you're away."
"I understand. Then we can go right away?"
The Dragon Emperor nodded.
"Ah, if you need any tools, take them. If you fail and everyone dies, they'll just become useless antiques anyway."
I felt momentarily uneasy at the Dragon Emperor's overly kind attitude.
Could it be that she spent the night with Aron too? That's why she's being so kind.
With Aron, it's possible.
He's the type who'd say even a robot is good if it's pretty - with a beauty like this dragon, it's definitely possible.
"By any chance..."
I thought it might be rude, but I couldn't resist asking.
"Did you also... do it with Aron, Dragon Emperor-nim?"
"Hmm? Do it?"
The Dragon Emperor, who looked at me as if asking what I meant, looked at my expression and then chuckled.
"Are you talking about mating? It's true that I'm attracted to strong males... but a playboy like him isn't my type."
"Haa..."
As I let out a sigh of relief, the Dragon Emperor added.
"Besides, when I met him, he had three women with him. All three had difficult personalities. I didn't even attempt it."
"Haa..."
I let out a deep sigh of relief.
"Then shall we take some tools from inside?"
"Do as you please. And Hero. You should take care of your girlfriend too. You should make sure your girlfriend doesn't feel anxious."
At her relaxed voice, Aron, who had been staring blankly, hurriedly approached me.
He pressed close behind me and gently embraced me.
His two arms softly wrapped around my chest from over my shoulders.
"Only now you're taking care of me? Until just a moment ago, you were just watching from behind."
"I know what kind of personality the Dragon Emperor has... and since she's not a woman I've had before this time, I stepped back to let you talk comfortably."
"Still, it's surprising. I thought you would have already done it."
"Well, actually, this is my first time seeing her human form too."
"Didn't you see it before?"
Aron shook his head vigorously.
"I've never seen it? In the old days, as soon as we met, I first beat her up and took her Yeouiju. So I only know her dragon form."
"Was that not good?"
"Huh? What wasn't good?"
"...I mean, didn't you want to do it with that form?"
At my question, Aron looked at me as if flustered.
"Even for me, doing it with a reptile is a bit... Besides, it's not even a human form. The size difference is too big too - if I put it in, wouldn't we both not feel anything?"
"That's true too. Then if the size was similar, would you do it?"
"Uh..."
Aron averted his gaze.
I could immediately understand the meaning of that action.
"You dirty possibility-chasing bastard... Later I'll ask Eri to transform me into a reptile. And all the other women will transform together too."
At my voice mixed with disgust and irritation, Aron thought for a moment and then smiled.
He answered while laughing as if imagining something pleasant.
"That might actually be good? It would be a fresh taste."
I eventually couldn't hold back and kicked between Aron's legs.
His statement was too disgusting, even for a man.
*
We gathered the necessary tools and left the Dragon Emperor's Sanctuary.
She told us to rest for a day before going or something.
She said that since she gave us her protection, the dragons wouldn't treat us recklessly. Whether that was true or not, the dragons were now showing some courtesy.
A typical example:
"Hello. I heard you're resting until tomorrow... Is there anywhere you'd like to go? If so, I'd be happy to take you there comfortably."
"Oh, would you like to purchase this? Since you're guests of the Dragon Emperor-nim, I'll give it to you for free."
"By any chance, do you need a handsome man?"
That kind of tone.
Some slightly strange questions came up too, but overall they switched to honorific speech.
Moreover, their arrogant attitudes disappeared.
Even if occasionally I saw somewhat dissatisfied looks, it didn't go beyond that.
"It's comfortable receiving this kind of treatment from dragons."
"Indeed, this is my first time receiving such treatment too. I didn't know the dragon race could be this kind."
I thought there wouldn't be shops since they're dragons, but they did have something of their own.
They said they created them because they needed entertainment among themselves, and they were better made than I expected.
It feels like an extremely developed human society.
'Is it because they actively utilize Magic Stones and Magic? It's comparable to the scientific technology of my previous life.'
Stones that look like light bulbs are embedded in the ceiling.
If I glance at the open kitchen, they're using various Magic and Magic Stones there too instead of burning wood.
Even the capital doesn't use this much.
It definitely feels like dragons.
"By any chance, are there restaurants or shops that dragons frequently visit? I was curious about how dragons live."
The dragon guiding us thought for a moment before answering.
"That restaurant over there is the most famous. For shops... it would depend on hobbies, but if thinking based on human standards, would a place selling accessories be good?"
"Accessories..."
Honestly, even before becoming a woman, I've never worn accessories.
The closest similar item would be a dog tag. Well, since it's a necklace, I guess you could call it a similar accessory.
Thinking like that makes me dislike accessories even more.
"Why? Do you want to look around?"
Seeing me pondering, Aron held my hand and looked at me.
At the sensation of holding hands, I flinched unknowingly.
"I don't need that. There's no one to look pretty for anyway. Why buy accessories."
"I thought you might want to look around. Dragons are famous for collecting precious treasures too. There must be incredibly beautiful accessories."
"Really?"
It's absolutely not that I want to see them.
Honestly, I'm not interested in things like accessories anyway.
"Aron, since you seem to want to see them, I'll specially go with you. I honestly don't care about these things at all."
Aron nodded with a meaningful smile.
"Okay, let's do that then. Please guide us to an accessory shop."
The dragon walking ahead simply nodded lightly at Aron's request.
Then it turned its body about 45 degrees to the left, took a few steps, and said:
"This is the place."
"It's much closer than I thought. Since dragons are big, I thought they lived far apart."
"That's because Magic is applied for convenient movement. Among dragons, there are those who prefer to live in human form."
"Is there any need for that?"
"Because the human body is convenient. You can try more diverse things than any other species, right?"
I immediately understood what he meant.
Species that can use both hands freely and move comfortably on two legs are rare. Simply put, if you have the ability, you can become anything.
"Then please enjoy looking around."
The dragon in charge of guidance stopped in front of the shop as if he had no interest himself.
He stepped aside slightly to show the entrance and stared into empty space.
"Let's go in, Aron."
We passed the dragon and entered the shop.
Inside the shop were treasures more beautiful than the decorations of nobles I'd seen in passing in the capital.
Even I, who doesn't know much about these things, could immediately tell they were high-quality, rare accessories.
"Wow, they're incredibly beautiful..."
"This black ring?"
I nodded vigorously.
"The black color is so intense, isn't it? It feels like it's swallowing all the light around it. Is this why people pay expensive money for these?"
"Right. Isn't it joyful to give such beautiful objects to people who like them?"
"Aron, have you ever given them to someone else?"
"Me? Not yet."
"Really?"
I smiled satisfactorily and stepped back from the ring.
"Then how about trying it once this time? I'll go ask to see other accessories first. Take your time looking around."
With greatly lightened footsteps, I approached the dragon who appeared to be the shop owner.
Believing that if he has any sense, Aron would buy me at least one.
I tried my best not to pay attention to what was happening behind me.