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“Oh my, oh my? If it isn’t my cute little brother. It’s been a while, are you well?”
“It’s been a long time, Brother. Yes, I’m doing well, thank you.”
Kingdom of Mirestia, Royal Castle.
Polpon sighed inwardly, thinking he had met an unpleasant person. However, he didn’t let even a fragment of it show on his face, responding with an untroubled smile. The person standing before him now is his own elder brother and the First Prince of this country, [Alekdra Behi Dian Mirestia].
“I see, that’s good. Well then, come here quickly. Let this brother embrace you.”
“…………Yes.”
Polpon accepted it without any resistance. Even with his brilliant mind, he couldn’t understand this behavior and couldn’t help but feel averse to it. However, he was used to it. He no longer had any emotions about it. All that remained was resignation, thinking [here we go again].
“Ah… you smell nice.”
“………… “
He felt a chill at the creepiness. It seems this discomfort is something he still can’t get used to. However, Alekdra only shows this side to Polpon. Apart from that, Polpon evaluates Alekdra as truly befitting the word [perfect]. Until he knew of Luke’s existence, he was convinced that his brother was the most talented person in the world.
Therefore, Polpon ponders. How can he somehow use this man to make the Kingdom of Mirestia better?
“Hey, little brother. —You’re not siding with the noble factions despite being royalty, are you?”
“…………”
The words suddenly whispered in his ear while being embraced shocked him like an electric current. However, this level of surprise doesn’t even cause his breathing to falter.
“Brother, what on earth are you saying?”
“………… “
Those eyes, not even trying to hide their suspicion, have not even a slight glimmer of light. They are eyes that coldly, cruelly seek the truth. The current king and their real father, Mengis. Alekdra’s [intuition] is so sharp that Polpon wonders if his extremely special attribute [Luck] has been inherited in some form other than magic.
(Just a little… he resembles Luke. ………………No, actually not at all. I’m sorry.)
For some reason, feeling like Luke might get angry at him, he apologized in his heart.
“Hmm. Well, I just asked out of curiosity. There’s no ulterior motive. But you know, my [intuition] has never been wrong, so I’m a bit worried. Worried that I might have to kill my beloved brother with my own hands.”
“That won’t happen, big brother.”
Porpon laughed, giving what he thought was his most innocent smile.
For a moment, silence dominated the scene.
“…Right? Thank goodness! Ah, come here!”
Alekdra’s face burst into a smile. As Porpon was once again embraced by his brother, who was inexplicably breathing heavily, he thought to himself: Indeed, this man is dangerous.
If he doesn’t become an ally, then at that time—it would be better if he died.
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The Ice Dragon Dia.
She was experiencing a strange emotion. She had been living days filled with humiliation, anger, and overwhelming fear, dominated by humans who were supposed to be inferior species—or so she thought. But the human who was her master had gone to some incomprehensible place called [Empire]. After a few days—how amusing it was!
Even if only for a brief moment, she could forget that fear. Now, those around her were merely insignificant beings she could kill like insects with just a little exertion of power. What was there to be afraid of? She could reaffirm that she was the absolute strongest. It was literally a chance to spread her wings.
“…”
However, why? Her heart, which should be joyful, felt somehow empty. Empty as if there was a hole in it. Dia didn’t know the name of this emotion. Not knowing made her angry.
“You look lonely, Dragon-san.”
At that moment, a voice spoke. Slowly opening her eyes, she saw a human below. Dragons like her could hardly distinguish human appearances, but she remembered this one. It was the being called [Mother]. As a living creature, she probably had one too, but she didn’t know about it.
“Don’t get cocky, human.”
This human wasn’t [Father]. Therefore, there was no need to flatter or grovel.
Right now, Dia was in a bad mood. The unknown, unpleasant emotion swirling in her heart wouldn’t disappear. It was unbearably annoying.
“Don’t speak to me so casually. I have nothing to talk about with you.”
“Oh, come on. It won’t hurt you.”
“How many times do I have to say—”
“Let’s chat!!”
“…Ugh.”
What’s with this human? Why isn’t she intimidated? Is she strong? No, that’s not it. Although her magical power is on a different level compared to the trash around here, she’s still just within the realm of humans. Her magic doesn’t even have a [Color].
Is she feeling safe because I can’t attack? No, my dragon senses tell me it’s not for such a reason. Dia became increasingly confused about the human before her. But there was one thing she could understand.
It was the presence. Somehow, she felt something similar to her master [Luke].
“My name is Julia. I’m Luke’s mother. Nice to meet you, Dia-chan.”
“Shut up. I have nothing to talk about with you. Get out of my sight immediately.”
“Finally, you’re talking to me! I’ve been wanting to talk for so long! I’ve been so lonely since Luke went to the empire. Meanwhile that person always seems so busy, and I wanted someone to talk to!”
“…”
What on earth is this human? However, she said something intriguing.
“…Lonely, you say. What is that…?”
Just a little curious. So, I might as well listen a little. That’s all there is to it.
“Lonely? Hmm, when asked directly, it’s hard to explain. Well, it’s like feeling sad because you can’t see someone you want to see.”
“Someone I want to see…? Then you’re way off the mark. I don’t want to see anyone…?”
“Eh, that’s a lie! I can tell just by looking at you. You want to see Luke too, don’t you?”
“Hah!? What nonsense! Do you know why I’ve fallen to such a position?! If I could, I’d tear out his guts and—”
“That’s a lie.”
“…”
Dia thought to herself: This human is impossible to converse with. She couldn’t understand a word she was saying. First of all, how could she speak as if she saw through everything? Even in that aspect, she’s just like that detestable master.
“Oh, that’s right! I was so bored I made some cookies. I’ll go get them now, wait here Dia-chan!”
“I don’t want them. As if I could eat such things.”
“I’ll be right back!”
“Hey! Listen to me!”
What even are [Cookies]? Really, what’s with that human?
This is annoying beyond measure. Thinking such thoughts, Dia lowered her head to the ground and closed her eyes. But for some reason, the bothersome feeling swirling in her heart had diminished a little.
“…Hm?”
She suddenly opened her eyes. Raising her head, she sharpened her senses.
The presence of monsters. A large number, a horde? No, it’s too distorted for that. They’re heading this way. But more than that, there’s the presence of a [dragon] mixed in, equal to herself. Well, she could probably win, but many of those here would die.
There’s still some distance. Judging from their speed of movement, it will take a few more days before they reach here.
Now, what was she told to do in situations like this? That’s right, [Father]. Report to Father.
“No, wait…”
This could potentially be a very serious matter. Yes, that’s right. Because this is a serious matter, it would be better to report to her master [Luke] first rather than [Father].
This is a sound judgment. It would be troublesome to face anger later with questions like “Why didn’t you report to me?” Yes, this is absolutely unavoidable.
Thus, for these entirely unavoidable reasons, Dia activated [Telepathy], a non-elemental magic—.
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