22 A man named Yuki






 Wonder man.


Onii-chan, how did you survive your fall from your flying boat?

"Oh? Ah, ...... that's it. That's because Sita had a pendant with a strange magical power on it. That's what kept her safe.

 Not long ago, I thought as I watched Yuki - the demon king telling stories that even I, who lived long enough to Iruna, a child girl who became a new resident here, had never heard of, and was not worthy of her age - tell exciting stories.

 I've seen them produce mysterious things I've never seen before, or know knowledge I've never heard of. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about them.

 A strange man.

 Well, the demon king - who was just born as a dungeon master - might have been like that. ...... It's just that this man is very different from the other demon kings.

 It's not so much the origin of this man. It's not so much the man's background as the atmosphere he exudes.

 It's hard to put into words but ...... has an irresistible atmosphere that can't help but attract people.

 You're going to be able to have to be able to get a lot more than just a few minutes to go through the process. I am sure that the young girl also feels this intuitively.

 Or maybe it's because of her honest, innocent, firm, yet somehow lacking in character, without hiding her emotions, anger or sadness.


 --Anyway, I can say that this man has something different from the others.


 The last few hundred years have been boring.

 In a time of world turmoil, I fought those fools who challenged me to fight in my spare time, and before I knew it, I had earned the title of High Dragon.
 After that, everyone who opposes you is afraid of the title of "high dragon" and even the strongest race of dragons of their own kind are afraid of the title, and they just prostrate themselves in front of you.

 --In the beginning, this man was overwhelmed by the difference between his abilities and mine, but he soon lost his guard and began to have an impertinent attitude toward me as well. I'm sure you'll be able to see that I'm not the only one who's been in an argument with Yuki, but this is the first time I've ever had an argument with a stranger.

 It's really ...... gutsy and fearless.

 --You'll be able to see yourself as an individual, not as a dragon, but as a reflexion.

 That's something fresh and new--very comforting.

 I've never felt this way before.


 I don't know how long this life will last ...... but hopefully I'll stay in this comfortable space for a little while longer.