For the record, this is not Dr. Babylon's work.
You don't think it fell out of the warehouse?
Hi.

　A wyvern that was knocked down with a reflet. She assured her as she showed Sheska the skewer that was stuck in it. Rosetta also took the skewer that was placed on it and looked at it for a while, but eventually opened her mouth.

This is the 'Needle of Control'. It is the work of Dr. Elks.
"Elks?
This is Dr. Deborah Elks. Dr. Deborah Elks, the Parthenot's most famous wizard, was a master craftswoman. Well, he was far less than Dr. Babylon.

　I didn't know there were people like that. I'm relieved it's not from the "warehouse". No, I don't have to feel responsible for it, but it's something. In the end, a tool depends on the mind of the person who uses it, so if I say who is the worst, it is the person who knowingly uses it.
　Whether it's the "Jewel of Immortality," the "Vampire bracelet" or the "Armor of the Wall," people have been drowning in its power and destroyed themselves. Some people, like the Founding King of Restia, mastered the holy sword and became a king because people adored him.
　Well, that doesn't mean that they don't have the responsibility of managing the storehouse, though.

You should know that Dr. Elks has a strong enmity towards Dr. Babylon. Her artifacts are, in Dr. Babylon's opinion, powerful, but unsafe, versatile, but the burden is on the user, and are not novel and uninteresting.
The fact that Dr. Babylon was so easily able to produce something better than the Elks' work made it all the more hostile.

　That doctor. He must have pissed me off a lot.
　Like Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide, I wonder if genius and excellence are incompatible. Probably, Dr. Babylon might not have had a problem with it. Poor Dr. Babylon.

''So what's this 'echo needle of domination' thing?''
This is an artifact, a magical tool that is used to control a magical beast. It is a tool that allows you to control a magical beast if you put magic power into its head, but it was found to have the potential to harm the user's mind because it reduces the life span of the magical beast instead of drawing out its power to the limit and forcibly connecting the magical beast to the user's mind, so I heard that it was scrapped.

　I see. Powerful, but unsafe and burdensome for the user. That's exactly right. However, since Dr. Babylon also makes something like the 'Jewel of Immortality', I guess you can't speak for others.
　Apparently, that wyvern emissary doesn't know about that area and uses it?
　But dragons, huh? It's said to be the most powerful creature, so it's troublesome if you can get them in numbers. If a red dragon from the Missmid sanctuary or something like that attacks, it's going to be a problem. I'm not sure that a dragon with that much intelligence can be manipulated for good, though.

''Lord. Are you sure you're ready?
Hmm? Red ball. What's up?

　A crimson ball comes in through the window. He quickly landed on the table and turned his crimson eyes towards me.

''If it's about the dragon, I foolishly think it would be better to call up the 'Blue Emperor' and ask him.'''

　When you say "Ao-Emperor", you mean the companions of Amber and the others. One of the four gods. The Blue Dragon of the East.......was it? It's true that amber was a beast, coral and obsidian were the scale tribe, and red jade was a divine beast that ruled over birds. But aren't demonic beasts exempt from this?

''Strictly speaking, a dragon is not a demonic beast. It is a species in itself, a member of the Blue Emperor's family. Other than that, there are lizards and crocodiles. This area is a little bit covered in the region of Black Yao and the others, though. Either way, if you're going to be dealing with dragons, it wouldn't be a loss to call them. I also want to see your face for the first time in a long time.''
"Lord! I disagree!'

　Boom! and the door is opened with a bodily blow and Amber, who is still a big tiger, jumps in. Hey! I told you not to grow up in the castle!

'The Lord can solve the problem without calling out those nasty things! Please reconsider!

　What the hell? I mean, don't let them come at you in a big way. I'm scared. I think he's going to get eaten.

Whether it's sarcasm or not, isn't Soh-Ei the right guy for the job?
Amber-chan doesn't get along with Ao-chan, you know. Well, it's desperate. ''Pfft.''

　Swimming through the air, Coral and Black Day comes too. Haha, so that's what you mean.

''Gu, it's true, but........ Can't you see the trouble that would ensue if that guy were to enter our midst! You're a cynical, cynical, twisted man! Oh, it makes me angry to remember!'

　I thought Amber was getting small, but then she started flailing around on the carpet like a spoiled child. You've completely interrupted my personal feelings, right?

''The upright Ember and the rational Soh Emperor are water and oil. Rather than being on bad terms with each other, I would say that they don't have the same horse. I think they both recognize each other's good points, but they're both stubborn, after all.''
"Who? The only thing I admit to is that glibness and airheadedness!

　Amber gets on the table and yells at Beniyama. f*ck it. You're not going to get anywhere with this.

''I see what Amber has to say, but I'll summon it anyway.
"Oh, no.
Well, I'm not forcing you to get along. Oh, but it's fine if it's just an argument, but if it's a real fight, I'll punish both of you.

　We walked out towards the courtyard with Amber, who seemed reluctant to go out with us. Fortunately, there was no one in the courtyard, so I decided to finish summoning them while I could.
　I drew a summoning formation in the courtyard with the magic stone chalk and poured the dark attribute magic power into it.
　While confirming that the black fog that appeared in the summoning circle was gradually thickening, I slowly mixed the magic power of Amber and the others into it. ''Now we're ready.

''O ruler of the spring and the trees, the east and the great river. Respond to my voice. Respond to my request and reveal yourself here.

　The magic power inside the summoning formation swelled up at once, and a huge blue dragon appeared from the black mist. Sapphire-like scales and clear blue eyes. Large wings had the air of a champion, and unlike the wyvern, it had proper paws, unlike the wyvern. It was not an oriental 'dragon'. It's an unmistakable dragon 《Dragon》.

''.........Hmm. I'm sure it's not the only one. The only thing I can think of is that I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of them. What in the world is this situation?

　A calming voice came from the blue dragon. Somehow, it's a voice that makes me think of a woman. A female teacher or a career woman or something like that.

''It's been a long time, Soutei.''
"It's been a while, Ao-chan.
"It's good to see you looking well, Soh-Tei.

　While Coral, Kuroshio, and Red Jade were greeting each other, only Amber turned away and clicked her tongue. Hey, hey, I think that attitude is a bit of a thing, don't you?

''Hmm. It seems there are some little people who can't even say hello, but I'll forgive them. I have a big heart.
"Get off me! You blue lizard! Open-minded? How dare the insidious word-spouting gut-bender say it!'
"Do you think I'm a crooked man? Then you're too bent in the guts to be in a circle, aren't you?'
What did you say?
Okay, okay, that's it.

　I picked up the neck of the amber that was about to jump on me now and looked up at the blue dragon. The blue dragon turned its quizzical eyes towards me, but eventually it opened its mouth.

''Let me guess, you are the one who called me. What's your name?''
"Fuyao Mochizuki. I'm the king of this country.
''Hohoho. Even though I can still understand the Flame Emperor, I'm wondering how you enlisted the help of the White Emperor, Xuan Emperor, and the others.''
"Don't help me. He's our master, isn't he?
".........what?

　The blue dragon's movements stopped at the sound of Black Day's voice. He was looking at me with eyes as if he was seeing something unbelievable.
　Suddenly, a tremendous sense of intimidation emanates from the blue dragon. But it didn't affect me much. Well, the first time I summoned Ember, it was like this too. Eventually, the blue dragon stopped emitting an intimidating feeling and let out a small breath.



　The one who answered Blue Dragon's question was not me, but Amber who had been picked up.

''If you're in doubt, why don't you check it out for yourself, Sogetsu. My Lord is going to make a contract with you as well. Don't you want to test that power that has brought us together?''
'Mm...... As much as it pains me to take you up on your offer, I'm certainly curious. Very well. Let's find out what he's capable of.

　At that moment, I didn't miss Amber's grin and bad face. I can almost know what you're thinking........





　It was too small in the courtyard, so I drew a fairly large summoning formation again on the western plains and called the blue dragon again.
　On that plain, me and the blue dragon stand facing each other one-on-one. It wouldn't be too much of a nuisance to the people around us here. And the only spectators are the other divine beasts.

''So what do we do now? So we just have to fight?
'Hmm. Well, yeah. Just to see what you can do. Yeah, you can rest assured I'm not gonna kill you.

　As soon as they heard that line, all the divine beasts erupted with a bang. You're shaking something. Are you laughing?

Well, all right. Okay, I'm going to go. You ready?
"Sure. I'm ready for you.
Yeah, be my guest. Axel Boost.

　In one fell swoop, he kicked the ground and approached the blue dragon at top speed. It's tricky if it flies. Let's finish it before that.

''Wha........?
"Gravity.
"Guffaw!

　He touched the blue dragon's body and activated his weighted magic. In the blink of an eye, the blue dragon was sewn to the ground and crawled to the spot. I hit it before it flew away. This is common sense.

''Guh........! What is this magic...! How can you use such a, such a powerful magic, how can you do it so nonchalantly...!''
"Hahahahaha! You've misjudged the Lord's strength, Azure Emperor! Did you not wonder that we, who were supposed to be summoned, are thus commonly manifesting ourselves?'
!

　The blue dragon's eyes widened in surprise. Ember was happily talking to the motionless blue dragon while running around him. ''You're too excited, dude.

''Speaking of which...! Nonsense.........to keep you all conjured up in the manifestation........ How much magic are you consuming!''
"Mmm-hmm. I'm going to tell you something. You have summoned us and allowed us to exist freely, and yet your magic power has not decreased in the slightest. On the contrary, hundreds of other summoned beasts are not affected by this.
Bah, stupid.
"Hahahahaha! That's a shame! You know now! This is the strength of my Lord, Fuyao Yoru Mochizuki-sama! How do I know you won't kill me? I don't know which mouth said it!'

　It's true, but.... Don't you tell me.... You shouldn't say more than that because it smells like a small thing. It's a fox borrowing the power of the tiger, or perhaps you're the tiger.

"You look happy, Amber.
Well, I think that's understandable, but...
"That's a bit of a pull...

　See? You're all pulling back too.
　Ember was agitated without regard to such things, so the blue dragon put strength into its body to force it to stand up. Supporting her body with her trembling knees and tail, she managed to stand up. Oh, you do it.
　But as I added more weight to it, the blue dragon crawled to the ground again.

''Gu, gufu........!
I think it's time for you to give up, okay?
"...Okay, okay. I've lost. I'm going to make a deal with you.

　As soon as he heard those words, he unlocked Gravity. The weighted magic disappeared and the blue dragon stood up quietly.

''I apologize for not being able to see through that power. Fuyao Mochizuki-sama. Please make a master-servant contract with me, and please grant me a new name.''
Your name. I'm not sure..... I've heard of amber, coral, obsidian, and red jade, so I guess Ruri is the right choice.
"Ruri...is that it?
Yeah. Or lapis lazuli, as it's called. It's the name of a blue ore, in my language, lapis lazuli.

　I was thinking of making this one a sapphire, too, since it's a ruby, but I think sapphire is called "blue jade" or "blue jade", right? It's the same as crimson, so Ruri is fine.

I understand. From now on, please call me Ruri.
Hi. Nice to meet you. Oh, and try not to argue with Amber too much. It's a two-way street.
We'll try to be patient.
I'm the one who has to put up with it!

　Amber immediately bites. Oh God, these guys.
　Ruri transformed into a small cub dragon form just like Amber and the others. She looks at the two animals staring at each other in that state and sighs.

''Why do they get along so poorly?''
"Women have a quarrel with each other. Even the master will get burned if he steps on that part.
''Totally.......... Even summonses are afraid of women........

　After nodding at Kuroyeo's words, which were returned while laughing with a kera-laughter, I suddenly realized something and stopped moving. ........What did you just say?

"...what? Huh? Woman to woman? Wait a minute, what's your gender?
They're all female.
"Don't lie to me. You're a male.

　His partner, Coral, tsked at Kuroyeo's comment. Yah, I somehow knew that Kuroyeo was such a character. There is no other male, is there?
　...Oh shit. I thought Amber was a male... I can't help but notice your voice is a little high...
　Let's keep quiet for now. I wonder if Yumina and the others knew about it. I'll ask them later......... I could tell it apart if it was a lion and not a tiger........