The 14th day of the month of Saturday. Zeke-san and I were going to Rigforesia for three nights and four days.
　If I could use transference magic, it would only take an instant to get to Rigforesia, but unfortunately, I didn't register the location because I didn't get the transference magic tool until after the Treasure Festival.
　I'm not going to be able to use transference, so I'm going to use the flying dragon flight.

　I got it from Kuro, so that's what it is, but the magic tools for transference magic are absurdly expensive, and the high purity magic crystal is very rare because it requires a difficult technique, and Lilia-san doesn't own it personally.
　Even so, Lilia-san seemed to have asked the royal palace to arrange for transfer magic, but Sieg-san refused, saying she would return with her own money since it was only a personal homecoming.

''........I wish I could have brought Belle and Lin along with me....


　Belle and Lynn are staying at Lilia-san's mansion, and I've asked the servants to take care of them during that time.
　Even if it wasn't acrimonious at first, they didn't have much interaction with the servants, but as a good amount of time has passed, they've developed a friendship with them, and recently they've been talking to each other a lot, and they've been willing to accept this matter as well. I'm really grateful.

　And so, with occasional chit-chat, we continued on our way towards the flying dragon flight's dragon house that we went to before with Zeke-san.














''Well...........''
I didn't expect it to be this far...

　When we arrived at the large ranch that was attached to the Hiryuu Flight's dragon house, Zeke and I were stunned as we stared at the scene unfolding before us.
　It was supposed to be a really large ranch before, but this place has changed drastically.

　There was a huge dragon house that was several times larger than before, dragons that looked tens of meters tall here and there, and even the number of people in it was astounding.
　


Well, from the sound of it, it sounds great...
He should have the power of a knighthood.
"...nah, I see...

　It seems that there are a number of top-tier dragon species that are not supposed to exist in the human world.
　That's why there are so many people here.......it's true that they all look very fast and strong....

'But this means we'll have to wait quite a while, won't we?
''Well, if you can ride the highest-ranked dragon species, it must be very popular... rather, I don't know if I can ride it today...''

　In the tombola, there was a line like a popular attraction of the amusement park, and although not very likely to be able to ride it immediately.
　But, well, it can't be helped under the circumstances, and when I gave up and tried to get in line with Zeke, I heard a familiar voice.

"That's Miyama-san, isn't it?
Oh, hello, Mary.

　As I was getting ready to get in line, I was accosted by a woman who was both a former negotiator and the president of the Flying Dragon Service.
　She told me her name was Mary when she received the phosphorus, and that's what I call her now.

''It's going to be great, isn't it?
''Yes, really, this is all thanks to Mr. Miyama and Mr. Ryuoh. We've been inundated with bookings every day and in just a few days, we've earned more than our monthly income so far,
That's kind of tremendous...
'Yes, it's called a happy scream.............................So, Mr. Miyama, how are you doing today?　Are you by any chance taking this flight?
Oh, yes but is it going to be difficult?

　I have a light chat with Mary, who speaks to me with a lively smile, and I tell her the purpose of my visit.
　And then Mary-san nodded once with a look of understanding, and then moved one hand as if to urge you to move.

''Well then, come this way I'll be ready in a moment.
'What?　So, but I don't have a reservation or anything...
You don't need to make a reservation, Mr. Toyama is our most important customer. I'll get you a top-of-the-line flight right away.

　What a surprise, Mary's going to put me on the flight without a reservation first... I'm somewhat sorry to say, even though it's thanks to Mr. Magnawell, but even Zeke can't wait to see his parents. I know you'll want to see me, and I'll take advantage of your kindness here.
　Thinking of that, I turn back to Zeke, and he tells me with his eyes that he will leave it up to my judgment.

''Well then, may I ask you to do so?''
Yes, I'll take care of it.
Yes, sir.

　Following Mary, who tells us that and guides us, Zeke and I leave the long line and head towards the dragon house.
　Then one of the largest dragons in the vicinity of the dragon house slowly moves in front of us and bows to me.

''It's been a while. Miyama-dono.
"...Well, I think I was there when I met with Mr. Magnawell...
Yes, Master Magnawell, my name is Fafnir. It is an honor to see your face again.
"...uh...

　Speaking to me in a very polite tone, a huge dragon that must be over 100 meters long.......Fafnir-san.
　When I was puzzled by that too polite response, Fafnir-san seemed to sense it and opened his huge mouth.

''I have received strict orders from Magnawell-sama to treat Miyama-dono with the utmost courtesy, the entire dragon species.
...Is that right?
Yes, I have been told that you owe me a very large debt of gratitude for everything and I have been instructed to consider the words of Lord Miyama as equivalent to those of Master Magnawell. If there is any need, I am at your disposal.
Well, okay, yes.

　Owe?　Mr. Magnawell gave me that?　.........oh, could it be Black?
　Mmmm, how grateful I am.......unsettled......I have mixed feelings.

　When I was somewhat at a loss for an answer, the preparations progressed with a bang, and Fafnir-san decided to take us on a ride to Rigforesia.

　We sat next to each other in the spacious carriage with a luxurious interior that must have been several times larger than the one we took on the flying dragon flight before, feeling uncomfortable with both of us.
　Fafnir-san seems to be overwhelmingly fast compared to other dragon species, and it seems that even if you adjust the carriage so that it doesn't shake and fly, you'll reach Rigforesia in less than 30 minutes.


'No, no, I didn't expect this to happen to me either...'
I'm not comfortable with this.
...Yes, really.

　In a situation that could be called completely VIP treatment, both me and Zeke are not used to it and have been strangely nervous.
　However, it's hard to keep on being nervous for 30 minutes, so I try to have a conversation with Zeke, and we exchange glances a few times.

　I'm not sure if Zeke was thinking the same thing I was, but he took out his magic box, looking a little flustered.

''Kite, if you'd like, a cup of tea.......''
Oh, thank you.
Come in.
Thank you, sir.

　When I received the tea Zeke-san offered me and brought it to my mouth, I drank it all in one go, perhaps more thirsty than I thought I was.

''As I thought........after all, the tea Zeke-san makes is delicious.''
'Really?　It makes me happy to hear that.
Do you have any tips?
........hmmm....

　With a cup of tea and a breather, we had a little more room to breathe and began to naturally connect with each other.
　


"...what?　Uh, um....

　Huh?　What is it?　
　After all, I think Zeke-san is an amazingly beautiful woman, and despite her cool-looking appearance, she's an amazingly kind and cheerful person, and I think she's kind of an amazingly attractive woman.

　Dear Mom, Dad - I was confused by the unexpected VIP treatment on the way to Rigforesia, but all of that was blown away in a moment now. I thought that being able to travel together, albeit by chance, with an attractive woman like Zeke, was a happier event - more than I realized - than I had ever thought possible.