We made a fresh start towards Lake Elm. Rifua and I didn’t suffer from anymore motion sickness, and the trip continued without incident.
Entering the forest, we found a house near the lake.
I gave my thanks and the fare to the driver, and we parted ways.
Here in the woods, the air and water are clean. Though it’s a great place that’s a little quiet, we’re still quite a ways from the town. In the modern sense, this might be a little inconvenient. I could understand why this place had a price of 1 million rin.
–—and this is an important home.
“Oooh! Wonderful!”
At that moment, I saw Rifua’s low tension rise up. Now that she wasn’t suffering from motion sickness, Rifua was able to appreciate the scenery off in the distance! Yes, I know how she feels. Because the house was a stylish log cabin. I yearned for a log cabin in the woods. I unlocked the door and entered.
“Don’t be so rude.” she said as my collar was pulled stiffly.
“Jinta, is this…. Is this our new home?”
“……We’re home.”
“Yes, that’s good.”
Why, what’s with this superiority?
I was pushed in by Rifua, and we entered the house. It had a large living room, dining area, and a kitchen. There were also three rooms in the back. It’s a little large for two people to live in, but I’m nonetheless excited about it after thinking for a moment. The house was fully furnished, and a bed made of large-grained wood was placed in one of the rooms. That’s most definitely the bedroom.
““………….””
–—Sheeeeuuuuuuuuuuuu
When I looked in the direction of the sound, I discovered that Rifua was issuing steam from her head. This was the first time I’d ever seen anyone do that!! Her face is bright red. Perhaps we’re imagining the same thing.
“I, I-I-I-I, I see, then.”
“O-oh! I, I-I-I-I see the room next to it.”
Rifua escaped back to the living room, while I moved on to the room next to the bedroom. While I started to lose it, It appears that Rifua was affected far worse than I was…..
This room appears to be a study. Books filled the shelves that lined the walls, and there was a desk with a chair next to it. Well seeing as how the house hasn’t been used much, I’ve found it to be unexpectedly beautiful. It doesn’t seem to be too long since the previous resident had vacated it. I picked up a book, and flipped through its pages.
“—-Kyaaa!?”
I heard a scream from Rifua. Due to the difference in levels, I tripped on a step on my way back to her.
“Hey, are you okay–?”
Rifua held the front door shut with both hands when I went over to see what was going on.
“What is it?”
“Please, give me a little help!”
To hold it shut? But it seem to be doing fine in that regard—-.
DON!
“”Wow, what was that!?”
“Huuuu….., quickly Jinta!”
Because I realised that something was wrong then, I went over and helped her hold the door shut.
“What was that sound just now!? Just what’s the deal with this surprise house!?”
“I see what you mean.”
Huuuuh?
DON!
Wow. The force from outside of the house…. Don’t tell me…..
“It’s probably some sort of monster or something! Jinta, kill it quickly!”
“Kill whaa—-!?”
The door was opened suddenly, and Rifua was pushed back. d.a.m.n that guy….! I won’t allow it…..!
“Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrr!!”
Suddenly the air shook with great force. It seems to be a really terrifying monster…..
Slowly, I looked out and saw a big lizard that was twice as large as bear. ….On it’s back, there’s wings…..Hanging off its body were red scales, and thick claws dug into the ground.
So I checked its status.
Race
Dragon (Child)
Level
16
HP
3000/3000
MP
260/260
Strength
310
Intelligence
140
Endurance
350
Agility
170
Luck
21
[Skills]
Howl
(Causes low level monsters to quail.)
Breath
(dragon species-specific energy attack. Flame Attribute.)
A dragon, is that a dragon? And it’s a child! And its size? Isn’t a little too big!? I don’t care now why its here. A baby dragon (seems to be, but I won’t cop to it) might eat us. I draw my sword and activate a skill. “[Ashes]!”
With a stroke of the blade, black flames encircle it.
“Sorry, but I’m going to have to kill you now?”
I waved the magic sword lightly and made a pose. I really don’t want this useless fight, especially with a young animal such as this.
And then.
The dragon lowered its chin to the ground, and with a pitter-patter, waved its wings.
Eh? What’s with this pose?
“Raar.”
Oh no, I really don’t know what the dragon is trying to say with that rar it made…. But, it was angry just a moment ago….., just what happened here?
The eyes that were googly have just calmed down. I would like to read the manual on ‘How to read the moods of a dragon’.
“Jinta, are you hurt?”
“Something strange has happened, but I’m otherwise fine.”
“Why is it so quiet out there?”
“Could you come out here and take a look? I’m not sure what’s going on.”
I unlock the front door, and Rifua comes out.
“Isn’t that a young red dragon! Did you—- just tame it?”
“……Tamed?”
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