727 – I Came Again Without Dying – 1

A great sword sent in celebration of the engagement between Lyutis and Perosa.

Just a normal ‘Be healthy and peaceful.’ I thought about writing a well-wishes, but the signature of the well-wishes had already been given to Alice. If you’re going to give it as a gift, wouldn’t it be better to give it a unique gift that will satisfy the other person and make them extremely grateful? There is nothing more miserable and sad than giving a gift and then the story behind it comes out.

So I wrote a reasonably plausible phrase. What about propriety, what about righteousness, what about loyalty? To be honest, rather than writing it seriously, it was a phrase written with the intention of telling people to eat this and leave.

And yes, righteousness and loyalty are necessary elements for humans. I also hope that Ryutis receives my gift and becomes a great human being.

“It’s about the sword sent by the minister. They said it was designated as a national treasure and kept in the Sword Tomb.”

“Yes?”

However, the effect of the phrase was better than I expected.

“In a short sentence, you praised him for accurately pointing out the values a knight should pursue. King Armain himself expressed his gratitude, so other nobles’ reactions will likely be similar.”

My head was blank because it was something I couldn’t even imagine.

The speed with which it is designated as a national treasure as soon as it is delivered. The spirit of placing the sword of a foreign nobleman in the place where the swords of one’s own country’s heroes were kept. It is not a driving force that can be demonstrated by a large group called the second largest country on the continent.

‘What is it?’

Confusing. It was a phrase written without much thought, but it worked?

I felt aggrieved when a phrase I wrote with a light heart was overrated. Because I received reviews that the name I created with my soul was not good enough.

Rize’s first nickname is ‘Lu because she’s a cook?’ He heard that, and Beati Tudo, who almost became Titi’s her name her her, even his wives pretended not to have heard her. It is my naming skills that boast such a terrible win rate.

‘Why do I win at times like this?’

How can you win a game you threw away instead of winning when you should have won? It’s so frustrating.

“Even in Jim’s opinion, the minister’s words were enough to make the knights’ hearts cry. Yes, the minister is the best swordsman on the continent, so he seems to know the hearts of fellow warriors well.”

“These are great words.”

“When you get a chance sometime soon, please say something nice for the knights of the empire. If you give phrases like that only to other countries, the knights of your country will be disappointed.”

He bowed his head at the emperor’s confirmation that he had been killed.

I don’t think the same luck will happen next time.

‘Why?’

Even thinking about it again, I feel bitter. Only when you let go of your mind will you get good results. Am I some kind of monk or guru in training?

This can also be called enlightenment, but it is not particularly happy.

“Hmm.”

“…Why are you doing that?”

“I was pretty good at speaking when I was in preschool, but I thought it got even better after I became an honorary teacher. Is this the dignity that a title gives?”

At the emperor’s words, his fist beneath the table trembled.

If that b*stard was a nobleman of the same level as me, I would beat him dozens of times a day.

It’s been a while since I visited Athelius.

Recently, with the birth of the Crown Princess ‘younger brother, the Crown Princess’s attention was focused on the Prince, and Athelius went into a state of sleep to save her eyes, so she was unable to see her face. Her. Her for several months. Br﹥

If either of the two had gone awry, the Crown Princess would have thrown a tantrum, saying she wanted to see the dragon man, and Athelius would have been lonely in a deserted cave. I’m glad that the timing was perfect.

“Aja! It’s been a while! How have you been!?”

“Okay. It looks like you’re doing well too.”

From the princess’s point of view, it had been a long time since then – and from Atelius’ point of view, the reunion was a success when he woke up.

It’s harsh to play with an energetic child as soon as he wakes up, but Atellius is one of the highest-ranking dragons. The person with the ability is willing to accept the child’s level of activity.

“For some reason I came alone today.”

“Pedi stays at home and plays with her younger brother!”

“Is that so?”

“Wow!”

At the lively answer, the corners of Athelius’ mouth rose slowly, and he stretched out his hand towards the princess.

“Get on. It’s been a while since I’ve been here, so I’ll give you a long ride.”

“Wow!”

At Atellius’s urging her, the Crown Princess ran to her and climbed onto her hand.

Usually, our hands are crowded with our children. Of course, Athelius’s hands are not small enough to be cramped even with several children riding on them, but he now monopolizes the space that was shared by several people. That joy cannot be expressed in words.

“It’s wide! Joe!”

“But wouldn’t it be lonely being alone? Next time, come with your younger siblings.”

“Ugh! I’ll bring Carolus too!”

“Carolus?”

Athelius tilted his head as if he was puzzled by the princess’s words

Now that I think about it, Atilius doesn’t know that the prince has been born yet. He fell asleep before he heard the news, and as soon as he woke up, he was playing with the princess, so it was natural.

“Karl. Perhaps a new descendant of the great emperor was born?”

“Yes, sir. I am telling you that the prince was born right after you fell asleep.”

“It’s such an auspicious occasion. It’s a pity that I couldn’t celebrate it in person.”

The corners of my mouth went up without me knowing.

Athelius, who once dreamed of eternal rest, is rejoicing at the birth of his new life. Anyone can see that he is giving up his attachment to eternal life and enjoying life.

As expected, keeping Athelius and his children together was a good choice. Athelius is also affectionate towards wild rabbits, so it must be terrible for children.

“I heard good news, so I can’t just ignore it.”

After saying that, Athelius tore off a scale with his free hand.

“I’ll make clothes for the prince to wear with that.”

“Oh, yes. Thank you.”

The amazing sight of dragon scales, coveted by all countries on the continent, being handed over as a gift.

However, the amount of scales and nails received from Athelius so far is by no means small. Now, I feel like I would do that even if I just ripped off the scales and gave them away.

‘I shouldn’t get used to this…’

There is nothing scarier than accepting abnormality as normal. From now on, even if Athelius gives you a gift, let’s refuse it three times.

“Is this a gift from Carolus? Thank you, Aja!”

The corners of Athelius’ mouth rose even more at the Crown Princess’ bright expression of gratitude.

I was in big trouble. If you refuse three times, they are likely to suggest a fourth time.

***

After the two guests returned, silence began to fill the cave again.

In the silence, I turned my gaze to the rabbits nearby, and they also pricked their ears and looked into my eyes.

Considering my size, they might be scary, but they don’t avoid eye contact. It was so amazing that I wanted to pat its head, but I held back because I could die if I touched those little things wrong.

‘Should I change into human form?’

I had that thought for a moment, but I quickly brushed it off.

Being human is difficult. Wings and tail disappear, vision narrows, size drastically decreases, etc. The entire body is completely distorted. It’s a method I don’t want to use unless it’s really necessary, and I don’t want to maintain it for a long time.

When I think about it this way, the Sentai Lord is also amazing. How did he maintain his human appearance for so long?

‘Is it the power of love?’

The Great Emperor, the companion of Lord Sentai. A former Lord who chose to take on human form in order to communicate with the Great Emperor.

I definitely think I would have endured discomfort for the sake of the one I love. For us who live for eternity, love is an important emotion.

‘…Even if I ask you to use it now, I don’t think you’ll be able to use it.’

In fact, I didn’t use it so much that I even forgot how to turn into a human. If I look back on my memory, I’ll remember it again, but I don’t plan on putting in that effort.

Aren’t there more benefits than the problems caused by being large in the first place? Even small children who come to the cave love my huge body. When I lift him high in my hands, he is so happy that he doesn’t know what to do.

That’s enough. If there is someone who likes you, it is right to keep it that way─

“Hmm?”

I felt uncomfortable and turned my head to the southeast.

It was a moment, just a very moment. It was such a short period of time that I wouldn’t have noticed it if I was busy doing other things.

However, for that moment, she felt an unpleasant and sticky feeling. She was so clear that you could never say she was mistaken.

‘It’s a strangely familiar energy.’

Weird. If you have experienced something like this even once, you can never forget it. Still, I don’t remember it right away. Am I getting old too?

Still, for now, I looked back on my memories. Southeast, unpleasant, ugly, sticky… If you combine the clues as much as possible, something will come to mind.

‘It’s in the southeast.’

In particular, I focused on direction. The place where the energy was felt was somewhere between the Empire and the Holy Church…

‘Ah.’

When I added the clue that it was a Holy Church, it came to mind right away.

This foreign and unpleasant energy. If you experience it once, you can never forget it, but you erased it from your memory because you decided there was no need to feel it anymore.

‘It’s Death King.’

A being that shook the continent about 800 years ago.

A grotesque monster that was dead but could not die, and led beings from the heavens who refused to die to attack the living.

A loser who was defeated by a punitive force led by a saint of the time while accumulating evil karma that would reach the heights of heaven.

‘I’m sure.’

It’s definitely his energy. The southeast happens to be where that guy fell, so he has to be the Death King.

…

‘Why?’

Soon, a fundamental question arises. I don’t know the details of the process of suppressing the Four Kings, but I heard that the saint of the time thoroughly trampled and destroyed them. That such a being has reawakened at this point after 800 years?

It is truly a strange thing. Several gods were resurrected, and even the Death King was resurrected. The continent has been in a lot of turmoil lately.

‘Should I tell you?’

I looked in the direction where the knife disappeared and shook my head.

There is no need to tell me. The dragons decided to no longer get involved in the affairs of the continent or the affairs of humans. Even if the Death King strikes again, it is a matter that must be resolved by humans. For the dragon to come forward in person would be like breaking the promise between the former lord and the great emperor.

Moreover, he is the Death King who has already been defeated. Now, I don’t think he can beat humans.