Havoc sighs. So, basically, youre saying you didnt an to cause harm?
People beco frightened when they see . Such misunderstandings are unavoidable. Essentially, not many intelligent dragons hate humans. Though, there are so who do. After all, it wasnt very long ago that a dragon burned a country, and the tale is passed down among mortals as well. I do not wish to fight humans, so I usually live deep in the forest away from human settlents to avoid such troubleso occurrences.
You say it wasnt that long ago, but that happened a pretty long ti ago, you know Liam says with his hand to his temple as if he has a headache.
My na is Vivre. Things have beco noisy in the north recently, so I was searching from the sky for sowhere with few people that would be a good place to build a nest.
Noisy? You an sothing happened in the north? Like vampires causing mayhem?
I lived in a forest between the region where humans live and the northern lands, you see. But a horde of monsters invaded from the northern lands. The monsters from the northern lands are hostile to . If we et, a fight is inevitable. Naturally, I would not lose, but unfortunately, there were so many enemies that it would have been troubleso. Therefore, I fled to the south.
Ive heard that the monsters have beco more active, so does that an the monsters from the north attacked Vivre for the sa reason?
The northern lands? You an the place where the battle with the evil god happened? Liam asks.
Yes, thats the one. Though I do not particularly wish to rember it, I was also present for that battle. Perhaps the monsters were told about .
Hold on, you an youre a survivor of the age of legend?! Liam says in shock as Vivre casually says sothing that cant pass without remark.
Have you not heard my na? I was quite young at the ti no, even now, Im still in my pri.
No, youve been alive since the age of legend, so I doubt it, Havoc mumbles.
But for so reason, its not Vivre, but Emilia who glares at him. And it isnt just a look of admonishnt for his interjection. It clearly contains a personal grudge.
Havoc quickly shuts his mouth. Apparently, Vivre takes no notice of this as she continues her story.
I stood my ground against the monsters and fought with all I had. Im sure thats why theyre terrified of . How ironic it is that I was not forgotten by the monsters who were my enemies, but mankind who were my allies have forgotten completely. But perhaps this was unavoidable. As soon as the battle against the evil god was over, humans imdiately began fighting over land and starting wars. Dragons are stronger than humans. Thats why there were so who tried to use us. The dragons who grew tired of battle distanced themselves from mankind and cut off contact with them.
Using the dragons I cant help but think that humans are evil, Emilia says.
Such people only make up a fraction of humanity. You must not judge humans by the misdeeds of the few, Vivre counters. Even now, I can still rember my comrades who once fought the monsters and the evil god alongside as if it were yesterday. Their struggle to survive was by no ans evil, and they had such bravery that Im proud to have fought alongside them. Knowing this, I couldnt possibly hate humans. This must be why there are so many dragons who have no animosity towards humans. However, though its a sad tale, its only my personal experience. There are so who hate mankind as well.
Vivres expression is hard to read, and I dont know whats going through her head right now. But her voice sounds very kind and sad.
Hm? You seem a bit different, Vivre says suddenly, interrupting her somber mont. She lowers her long neck, brings her face closer to , flares her nostrils, and sniffs.
Different? Is there sothing strange about ?
I look down at my body and sll myself. Maybe I stink? I know what other people sll like, but Im not sure how I sll.
Humans are created by the gods. Of course, the sa goes for dragons such as myself. All living things in this world were created by the gods.
Its a very fantasy-like story. It has even more credibility coming from Vivre, who claims to have actually fought a god. The theory of evolution doesnt seem to apply to this world.
And yet, your body is slightly different from those created by the gods. Its as if youre a golem intricately made to resemble a human.
I receive a shock that almost seems to pierce right through my chest.
In this world, there are monsters known as golems. Theyre puppets made of mud and rocks created by the evil god, and theyre slightly unique monsters that require you to deal damage to and destroy the jewel inside their bodies in order to defeat them.
If Vivre says my body is like a golem, does that an she feels like theres sothing wrong with my body which was created as a ga character?
Vivres suspicions are undoubtedly correct. From the outside, I look no different from the real thing, but I can do things that are impossible for my body in the real world, like how I dont get tired no matter how much I run and I can use the skills from the ga. It seems like itd be more accurate to say that Im moving a puppet that only looks like a human.
But your soul does seem to be human. And theres sothing nostalgic about this soul. No, it couldnt possibly be Hmm, just what is going on here? Vivre says, sounding puzzled. Cornelia and the others react to her andering words with doubtful expressions.
Golem? You say so strange things. By all appearances, hes clearly human, Cornelia says.
I am not judging by appearances. What I am referring to is the scent emitted by the body which acts as the vessel as well as the soul it contains. I can discern their scents. Though there are differences between individuals, those of the sa race have similar scents. Just as beasts have a keener sense of sll than humans, my senses are different as well. Among all the races created by the gods, dragons in particular were bestowed with great power. Perhaps mankind lacks these senses, or they are simply dulled. In any case, his scent is different, as if it has been touched by human hands.
So souls have a sll too, huh? Liam says.
I sniff myself again out of curiosity, but I still cant sll what Vivre is talking about. The ga doesnt have any strange skills like that. At least my sense of sll is about the sa as the humans of this world.
Vivre raises her long neck.
Well, no matter. Though I am curious, if its related to your birth, I suppose its only natural that you wouldnt know about it. Besides, its been quite a long ti since Ive had a proper conversation with a human. Perhaps my senses have dulled.
Though Im trying my best not to let it show on my face and keep my expression neutral, deep down, Im relieved. If I tell everyone that Im from another world, maybe I wouldnt have to worry about things like this. But I dont know what kind of effect itll have if I reveal it. So even though I havent decided whether I should tell them or not, in the end, Im still not revealing it, though I feel guilty about it.
We should go back now. Im sure there were so people in the village who saw you. Itll turn into a huge commotion. If we dont tell the village that youre harmless, itll probably beco a problem, Havoc says.
Thats right. I dont think the villagers would do anything as stupid as trying to attack a dragon, but theyre probably worried. We should return quickly, Cornelia says.
I agree with them. A friendly dragon is here. If we can prevent problems from occurring and coexist with dragons, then we should coexist.
Yeah. Sorry, Vivre, but were going back now. Everyones worried, I say.
I would offer to escort you back, but that would only make things worse. Excuse , but could you explain the situation to those who live near this forest? Ask if they would allow to live in these woods. As long as they do not harm , I will not harm those who live in the village.
Alright, I promise we will. But since we arent residents of this village, well let you know what their official response is afterwards.
That is fine. If it were , I would frighten the villagers. I owe you a debt. If anything happens, I promise I shall lend you my strength. Should you require it, simply call for in this forest. Until we next et! Vivre says as she flies away.
I just talked to a dragon. I return to the village feeling fully imrsed in fantasy.
Man, its a good thing that dragon was more gentle and reasonable than we expected, Liam says.
You can say that again. The mont she roared, I thought we were done for, Havoc says, letting out a deep breath as if he was really terrified. Well, until a mont ago, there was a being standing before us that was so overwhelmingly powerful that if we angered her, she would kill us for sure. Its no wonder he was scared.
I recall the mont that Vivre nearly discovered my identity.
If soone discovers my identity like Vivre almost did, what should I do then?
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