Chapter 307

Chapter 307 \nChapter 307 – Let's Procure Information\n

After leaving the East Dragon Village, the White Party's air travel proceeded smoothly, and it took them about two days to reach Resurrect City.

On the way, a patrolling Dragon Knight was wary of them, and when Jinrai piloted the Dragon Boat, they almost crashed, but since everyone was safe, let's deem it acceptable for now. Also, for now, let's set aside the fact that Jinrai's Dogeza Power had once again been expended. Let's further set aside the fact that Yumika said「Even though Master is an adult, why…」became awfully sad for some reason, and sobbed; as might be expected, Jinrai was dejected by that, and he reflected. Everything was buried in the darkness of history.

◎ Hyvern Dukedom, Resurrect City, Inside the Thunder Chariot

「Ooh, it's Resurrect after a long time.」

Kazane and the others were returning to the city after around three months. They landed the miniature Dragon Boat in a place a little away from the city, and as was now usual, they entered the city with the Thunder Chariot being pulled by Hippomaru-kun.

The women's group were in the carriage, Jinrai was in the coachman's seat, and Lyle and Naoki were riding Hippo-kuns, which was also the usual formation. And as was also as usual, conspicuous things were conspicuous, but since Hippomaru-kun and the Thunder Chariot had been vividly seared into the memories of the populace due to their appearance in Kazane's final and the hard fight against the devil during the Grand Tournament, it looked like people in this city were mostly looking at it with adoration rather than simply being frightened. Well, Hippomaru-kun and the Thunder Chariot had become even more extreme than before, so it seemed there were also many people who stared in wonder due to that, though.

And currently, as was normal in Resurrect City, small-scale tournaments were being held, so while it wasn't to the same degree as the Grand Tournament, the city was bustling. Emily was deeply moved as she gazed at the reasonably bustling cityscape.

「Resurrect City? I think it's been around a year for my brother and I? We were also thinking about participating in this year's Grand Tournament.」

While Naoki going to Minshiana was partially to blame, the biggest cause was that the continual postponement of the event made them miss the timing to participate. At that time, Lyle and Emily also didn't have the surplus to continually stay in the city when the Grand Tournament was at risk of being suspended.

「They said they would be doing it as usual next year, so if they stay on schedule, it should be held in half a year?」

Kazane looked at the arena while saying that. Her former rampage there already felt like the remote past.

「Well, if we have the time around then, it might be good for Emily and the others to try participating.」

After Louise's words, Emily nodded and said「That's right.」Honestly, Emily couldn't imagine what she would be like after a year with this party. In the first place, several months ago, Emily hadn't imagined even in her wildest dreams that she'd be a knight by now. And far from being a junior knight, she was now a senior knight. Officially speaking, that was because that level of position was necessary to be God Dragon Empress Kazane's escort, but there was no mistaking that she had been thrown into an extremely strange situation.

While thinking about such things, Emily had lost her calm, so she looked after the White Wing Dragon Steel Bow in her hands. The Dragon Wing Bow had been reinforced by the Birdmen on the floating island. Birdmen feathers, which repelled magical power and Dragon Spirit, were attached to it in multiple layers, which had changed the diffuse flow of Dragon Spirit into a directed flow that would pass through a nocked arrow.\n

「Ah, come to think of it, I wonder what Minaka-san is doing?」

While looking at the cityscape, Kazane remembered Minaka Raidou, the woman she met in Wombard and parted from here. Yumika responded to Kazane.

「Minaka said she was going to continue on to Minshiana, so when we go that way, perhaps we'll be able to meet her?」

「Yeah. Well, Minaka-san is a wanderer, so I'm not sure we'll be able to contact her, though.」

About the only way to contact an adventurer who didn't have a base was to ask the Adventurers Guild to pass on a message. And a message would only be left at that guild office, so if the intended recipient didn't return there, there was no way to deliver it.

「In that case, when we arrive at Wombard City, let's go to the Adventurers Guild. She might unexpectedly still be there.」

When an adventurer was based in one city, they generally stayed there. It wasn't uncommon for them to stay there for months, years, or even until death. Since it seemed Minaka was on a training journey, she might not remain in one place, but since it was only a few months, it was possible.

「Yeah. That's right. Ah, speaking of reunions in Minshiana, everyone in O-ring should also be there, right?」

「The party with Emily and the others acquaintances?」

Kazane and Emily nodded after Yumika's question.

「I heard the leader Ori-san is cool.」

Louise's eyes glittered suspiciously after Yumika's words, but other than Mefirus thinking (Good grief) from within her arms, Kazane and the others didn't notice.

「That's right. He was a refreshing and handsome older brother type.」

Kazane recalled Ori's appearance and replied.

「Ori-san is cool enough that he and Naoki's popularity among Hyvern's female adventurers is split half-and-half.」

Emily said with an expression that was proud for some reason, but the moment Yumika heard his popularity was split half-and-half with Naoki, Yumika's expression became doubtful.

「U, umm. Is that so? I'm looking forward to meeting him.」

Yumika pulled herself together and answered, and Emily and Kazane tilted their heads as they looked at her. \nSince Emily had no doubts about Naoki's coolness, she couldn't understand Yumika's dubiousness, and since Kazane could only interpret Emily comparing Ori and Naoki as a nasty joke, she didn't have the margin to even sense that dubiousness.

In any case, the carriage Kazane and the others were riding arrived at the Third Inn they had been much obliged to previously, and after they safely checked in and secured their place to sleep that night, they disbanded and became free for individual actions.

Since Kazane had recently been passing the time in hidden spots like the floating island and the dragon village, she was hungry for information. Therefore, she wanted to go to the guild bar, but if she was going to be busy with conversation, Tiara naturally couldn't come with her, and while Yumika threw off her reserve with people who carried martial arts to the extreme, she was a little too fastidious for conversing with hoodlums. Naoki was noisy any time Kazane talked with a man, so he was out of the question.

In such situations, Jinrai was the best partner, but Jinrai had yet to recover from the shock of making his disciple cry, so it seemed he went to drink while being comforted by Louise. Also, Kazane sternly said「Night practice is prohibited!」before the two left, so it was probably ok.

Therefore, Lyle was Kazane's choice. Emily was the runner-up, but it seemed she, Tiara, Yumika, and Naoki went somewhere.

With everyone else having business to attend to, the only ones remaining were the two people and one creature.

By the way, Lyle didn't go with Naoki and others because of the weakling reason「There's no way I'm dealing with that love rectangle.」Lyle didn't think Yumika was planning to do anything with Naoki, but since Emily was conscious of her, Yumika was forced to participate in the love rectangle. It was pitiable.

Going with Kazane meant Lyle would be saddled with his own imminently exploding bomb, but Lyle planned to continue not really giving a damn. For that reason, the group made of two people and one Tatsuo (Black Flame equipment), who was clinging to Kazane's back, headed to the Adventurers Guild's adjacent tavern.

◎ Resurrect City, Adventurers Guild's Adjacent Tavern

「We heard about the Beared Dragon extermination. As expected of the Ogre Killing Princess.」

Lyle was startled as he watched the surrounding people suddenly grow excited. As soon as Kazane entered the tavern, a voice had yelled「The champion has arrived!」

Kazane had a lot of fans in this city due to her established reputation and the showiness of her performance in the Grand Tournament. In other cities, such as Deer South, everyone would hang their heads and refuse to meet Kazane's eyes, but it seemed Kazane was favorably accepted here. Although people related to Outer said「This is no joke」and withdrew to the back of the store. They had heard about the connection between the White Party and『Orboss』, the mediator of the Outer families, and they probably thought they should let sleeping dogs lie.

By the way, Tatsuo moved from clinging to Kazane's back to sticking to Lyle once people started gathering. Naturally, even if he was disguised as a black dragon, he would be conspicuous, but he activated his『Invisible』Skill to intentionally remove himself from people's subconscious. He was a considerate son.

『Mother is very popular.』

\nTitle: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Two Handed Sword『Black Fang』, Draghorn Tonfa x2, Dragonscale Breastplate, Drake Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Sylphyn Skirt, Plasma Pants, Dragon Eating Ogre King's Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, Magic Accumulator, White Magic Accumulator, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring, Angel Bracelet

Level : 36

Health: 145

Magic Power: 304+420

Strength: 67+20

Agility: 71+14

Endurance: 38

Wisdom : 72

Dexterity : 47

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』

Skill : 『Kick Devil』『Warrior's Memory: Lv2』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog's Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv3』『Aegis Shield』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link: Lv2』『Optical Camouflage』『High Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『Sturdier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Devil King's Intimidation』『Stone Minotaur: Lv2』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『Space Expansion』『Pseudo-Silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur』『Dragon Pheromone「Dragon」』『Boost』『Monkey's Strong Arm』『Two-sword Style』『Boobies Plus』『Living Armor』『Alarm』『Six-sword Style』『Mental Attack Complete Protection』

Kazane:「I, I didn't particularly want to be invited by Yumika's group.」

Yumika:「Yeah. Since you normally refuse the invitations. Rather, stop acting like a lonely girl.」

Kazane:「Teehee, I was exposed.」

Yumika:「That smile makes me want to hit you.」