The warmth of the sunshine.

　A pleasant breeze that touches your cheek, touches your shoulder, and then drifts away behind you.

　Looking down, the vastness of nature stretched out endlessly below, a blue lake reflecting the sun, meadow grasses and flowers swaying in the wind, and a river roaring through the deep valley floor.

　Previously, there had been very little life around here, but now that it's been a while since Leffi came to live with us, we can catch glimpses of nature's activities, such as a deer-like animal drinking from the shore of the lake, or a horse lounging on the open grassland.

　All of these things came together and harmonized to create a scene like a painting, which unintentionally heated my eyes.

　--I have always felt that flying is a tremendous pleasure.

　I can now understand why Icarus took to the skies with wax wings and the Wright brothers' tremendous passion for the sky.

　I am sure that all the airplane and helicopter pilots of previous lives must have had an endless love for the sky that can never be described.

　Just feeling the pleasure of flying, I glanced to the side, and next to me, flying on two pairs of black and red-black wings, my shining silver hair swayed and my beautiful silver wings danced as if they were exquisite sculptures.

　It's not only that, it's that her flying form is so majestic and beautiful that you can't imagine it from the usual appearance of a lazy dragon, and you can't help but get sucked into her gaze.

　...... It was worth it for me to follow you just to see her.

It's a good idea to have a good time. What are you doing looking at me so intently? Have you fallen in love with me?

"Yes, yes. You look beautiful, Leffi.

"Eh, ah, ...... that's right, ......

　I said it because you started making jokes.

　Don't, you know, you make me blush and I get a little crazy.

Yeah, and? You said it's Next Mountain, but which one is the destination?

　When I said that deceptively, Reffi immediately jumped on board and said back.

Hmmm. I can already see it. That one.

　As she said this, she pointed to a particularly high mountain in the great mountain range that stretches out before us.

　The top of the mountain breaks through the clouds with ease, and even though I am flying, I can't see the end of it.

　I've often seen it from afar, but ...... it's still an amazing mountain when you get up close and personal.

I used to live at the top of that mountain.

Hey, I'd like to have a look at ....... Hey, why don't you show me around there for a bit?

"There's nothing there? It's just a rock face that spreads out.

　Leffi looks at me curiously, and I laugh and say, "I want to see where you live.

I want to see where you live.

...... Well, well, if you insist, that's fine. I'll show you around, and don't be late, okay?

"Oh, hey!

　For some reason, my cheeks tinted a little bit and I hurriedly went after Leffy, who increased her flying speed.


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"Huh ...... huh ...... finally arrived

　As it was, Leffi was leading us through the clouds and we were already near the top of the mountain.

What, you're tired already?

"Well, come on, ......, there's not much air in here. ......

　I breathe back at a dumbfounded Reffi, breathing heavily.

　As expected, the air is very thin here, probably due to the fact that we are at a very high altitude.
　It's the first time I've ever come to this altitude, but I can feel my body's intense need for oxygen.

　How can Leffi be so carefree?
　Was that it? I wonder if their body structure is fundamentally different because they are the dragon tribe whose territory is the sky.
　I'm jealous. I want a body that's adapted to the sky too.

　But this body seems to be adapting to high altitude, and it's breathing well.

　That's the body of a demon king.
　But next time we evolve, please have a body that can withstand high altitude.

　--Eventually, you'll reach the top of the huge peak and descend to a rocky corner of it.

　When you reach this point, you can see almost nothing but clouds, with occasional glimpses of the ground through the cracks.

So this is where Leffi lives: ......

　I muttered to myself as I looked around.

Like I said, it's not particularly interesting, is it?

　Cowering his shoulders, he says, "Lefi.

　This area is basically a brown rock face, with rocks as big as Leffi's in her dragon form rolling around here and there.

　The size of the landscape is impressive, but it's certainly not as interesting as it could be.

　But....

But still, I'm glad I came here.

　Leffi must have modified it to make it easier for her to live in.
　A rock that has been flattened out to make it look like a table, or maybe a huge rock that has been carved out to look like it could easily fit into Rephi's body in dragon form.

　If you look closely, you can see silver scales and sharp fangs that seem to belong to Leffi, and they still glisten in the sunlight, reflecting off the light.

　--This is where the trail of Leffi's life remains.

　Seeing this is very moving, and a strange feeling that is hard to describe rises from the depths of my heart.

Is that so?

　I just nodded at Reffi as she turned to me and asked me a question.

Oh.

"...... Huh, I see.

　Leffy, standing next to me, also replied in a few words, smiling a little and resting her head on my arm.


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"...... uh, Mr. Leffy and . What's this?

　As it was, I was exploring Leffi's former residence for a little while, when I noticed them lying on the side of the mountain, which, unlike the flat top, is steeply sloping.

"Hmm? Oh, that. Those a**h*les who climbed all the way up this mountain to challenge me.



　--It's not just a simple matter of time before you get to know them.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you go to the store.

　There are also armor that is clearly not human-sized: ...... I didn't know there was such a race. I'd like to see them.

　With all this equipment, but the bones of the person who equipped it are missing ...... probably already returned to the soil.

Haha ...... there are a lot of stupid people out there. ......

　With a quick glance around, there must be hundreds of pieces of equipment in reserve.

　In other words, the hundreds of idiots sweated their way up to the top of this ultra-thin mountain and were killed by Reffi in a trance.

There was a rumor going around in the human and demon worlds that if you drink my blood, you'll become immortal and have a strong body. It was a very depressing time, when everyone came at you.

　I'm not sure I'm going to be the only one who has a problem with that.

　...... Well, drinking blood may be a gossip, but if you use Lephi's scales and tusks, you can make the most powerful weapons and armor in history.

　It's not hard to understand why such a rumor spread in the past, as there was a legend that if you ate the flesh of a mermaid, kappa or tengu, you would become immortal.

If you want it, take it all.

"What ...... okay?

It doesn't belong to me, and I just dumped it here because it's just trash to me. There must be some serious shit in there. None of those weapons could have made a dent in my scales.

　You'll be able to see a little bit of a smirk on her face.

...... So, well, I'll take it without reservation.

"Mm. .

　I have a sin flame, so I won't be using it. ...... Well, there are a few weapons and armor that look like legendary weapons that will come out at the end of the RPG, but I'll leave them for future reference and keep the rest of them in the dungeon area. I'll convert them into DPs as soon as I get back.

　The gold and silver treasures I got from the previous fight against the bandits are now quite DP, and if I convert all of them, I should be able to summon the four that I'm planning to take under my new command with room to spare, don't you think?
　Fun.

　Historical value? I don't know about such things.

　I'm a selfish demon king and I'm willing to pay for anything of value.

　If you have a grudge, you should hate yourselves for having come all the way here, armor bearers.

"Uh, let's see: ...... reffi

What?

"Can I have those ...... lefy scales and fangs lying around?

"Hm? I don't mind.

　What is the use of such a thing? I've been thinking of making a dagger for the protection of Iruna and her friends, but if it was made from her material, it would definitely protect us all.

I've been thinking about making a dagger for Iruna and her friends for a while now, but with your materials, I think I can make a dagger that will definitely protect everyone. Besides, I want that ...... dagger too.

　I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants a part of a person's body, which is a rather Yanderean idea, so I'm just going to speak in a whispered voice at the end, but Leffi seems to have heard my words firmly, and she looks a little embarrassed.

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them. My scales are harder than God's steel, and my fangs are the only thing that can hurt them. That would make a fearsome piece of armor. If you say so, then feel free to take it all. They are just garbage to me now.

Oh, thank you! I'll make something awesome for you!

　I'm going to mix those legendary weapons and armor with Lefi's materials.

　I don't plan to change my main weapon from the Flame of Sin, but En won't be sad if I keep a dagger made from it.

　Besides, with this much to work with, I can make matching daggers for everyone in the dungeon, including Leffy. The most powerful dagger ever made!

　Oh man, this is starting to get interesting.

　After thanking Reffi, I start throwing equipment and materials for Reffi into the item box without hiding my inner cheer.

　The silver-haired girl has been watching me with a somewhat dumbfounded, but kind expression on her face.