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Chapter 25 - new friends

Dragon: So, what do you want from me?

Arya: I just want to be your friend! And... do you know anything about this world?

Dragon: Interesting... If it's about things related to humans, I don't know and don't care, but if it's about other things like monsters and other species like me, I know a lot.

Arya: A-are there other dragons?! What are they like?! Are they cool and black like you?!

Dragon: Y-you're really a dragon maniac, huh?!

Arya: Hahahaha what a great compliment!

Dragon: *(Compliment?). Well whatever. There are 4 ruler dragons in this world.

In the west, there's me, the BLACK DRAGON.

In the east, the RED DRAGON.

In the south, the WHITE DRAGON.

In the north, the BLUE DRAGON.

Arya: Wo woahhh so cool! I can't wait to explore the whole world to meet the other dragons! But by the way... are there only 4 dragons?

Dragon: No, there are more than 4 dragons. And like I said before, only 4 RULER DRAGONS.

Arya: Then... why did you kill those human adventurers?!

Dragon: HUH?! IS IT WRONG TO KILL HUMANS LIKE THEM?! WHEN I FIRST WOKE UP FROM MY LONG SLUMBER AFTER 50 YEARS AND LOOKED FOR A PLACE TO STAY, HUMANS IMMEDIATELY CAME TO HUNT ME! I JUST WANTED TO ENJOY PEACEFUL DAYS WITHOUT BEING DISTURBED BUT EVERY TIME I GO SOMEWHERE, HUMANS COME WITH WEAPONS! *(Shouting angrily)

*The citizens of TEARES are terrified by the roar.

Arya: O-okay... I'm sorry! *(This dragon is letting out all his frustrations... scary!). I'll talk to the adventurer guild so they won't hunt you anymore.

Arya: And by the way... what about this lost forest? Isn't it terrifying if people see it?

Dragon: Let it be, as a reminder to humans so they know their limits...

Dina approaches Arya...

Dina: A-Arya! Are you okay?! GET AWAY FROM ARYA YOU SAVAGE DRAGON! *(Draws dagger)

Dragon: See, look at that. Every time I show up someone wants to attack me... It hurts my heart...

Arya: Wahahaha! Calm down Dina! I'm fine, we're just having a conversation. Put your weapon away and apologize to Mr. Dragon.

Dina: Alright... I-I'M SORRY! *(Bows)

Dragon: It's okay.

Arya: Please forgive us humans, Mr. Dragon... And may I know your name and the names of the other dragons?

Dragon: What a kind and understanding child. Alright. My name is NOCTARION THE BLACK DRAGON

And the others are

PYROS THE RED DRAGON

AETHERIA THE WHITE DRAGON

AQUARIX THE BLUE DRAGON

Arya: Great names... And my name is Arya Setya, and that beautiful woman is Dina. Nice to meet you, Mr. NOCTARION.

Dina: *(Blushing from being called beautiful) N-nice to meet you! My name is Dina!

Noctarion: Yes, nice to meet you too. So, what are your goals?

Arya: Well, we've already killed 8 corrupt rulers in this kingdom. There's one left, and after that, we'll head to the capital.

Noctarion: You're quite consistent. Human affairs really never end...

Arya: Yeah... but sometimes it has to be done, if not us then who else will do it?

Noctarion: KUHAHAHA! SUCH A MATURE WAY OF THINKING! *(Loud voice)

Arya: Hey Mr. Dragon. What will you do after this? The forest is gone, where will you stay?

Noctarion: I can find another forest. But keep your promise to warn your fellow species not to bother me again.

Arya: How about the forest near AZURA city?

Noctarion: What about it?

Arya: The ruler of that city is an acquaintance of mine, and if you want a place to stay, I'll contact them so they don't disturb you while you're in the forest.

Noctarion: Is the forest good?

Arya: It's good... plenty of animals to hunt for food, dense forest, friendly townspeople. I recommend it.

Noctarion: Hmm, alright. Can I ask you to contact them?

Dina: *(Whispering) Hey Arya, will this really be okay?! If someone attacks him, the newly rebuilt AZURA city might be destroyed!

Arya: It's fine, everyone in that city is new and understands what it feels like to suffer, so they won't mess around.

Noctarion: I'm not that evil to the point of destroying a city!

Arya: See? Mr. Dragon said it himself.

Dina: Whatever...

Arya: *(Contacting Pirlo) Ah hello, Pirlo-san. I'd like to ask for your help.

Pirlo: Yes? What kind of help?

Arya tells him everything that happened...

Pirlo: A-A BLACK DRAGON?! THE RULER DRAGON?!

Arya: Y-yes, can it be arranged?!

Pirlo: Haaa... Alright, if it's your request. But our city just recovered, can the Black Dragon not consume too many resources in the forest? Honestly, we still need them.

Noctarion: Of course! As long as I'm not disturbed!

Pirlo: W-who was that?! Who just spoke?!

Arya: That was Mr. Dragon himself.

Pirlo: He can speak?! A-alright, we promise not to bother the Black Dragon!

Arya: What do you think, Mr. Dragon?

Noctarion: Very well.

Arya: Thank you, see you later Pirlo-san. *(Ends communication)

Arya: So, Mr. Dragon, to show you the place, may I ride on your back while flying? *(Yay, I get to ride a dragon!)

Dina: C-can I join too?! *(I want to feel it too!)

Noctarion: Alright, go ahead.

Arya: *Swap! Mwehehehe the dragon's scales are so warm and comfy!

Dina: *Wind Step! Woah, it's so high! It feels like a dream riding a dragon! Especially a ruler dragon!

Noctarion: Careful not to fall. (Flying)

Arya: Woahhh we're flying!

Dina: Wowww so high!

Noctarion: So which way is AZURA city?

Arya: Ah... Straight ahead! *(Points behind)

Noctarion: Alright, let's go...

Arya: So this is what it feels like to ride a dragon?! THIS IS AMAZING HAHAHAHA!

Dina: HAHAHA! So fun!

The three of them fly off, causing chaos among the people since the dragon had just gone on a rampage destroying the forest, and now suddenly became friendly with Arya and Dina. Every time they passed by, people from all cities panicked...

"W-WHAT IS THAT?!"

"A DRAGON ATTACK?!"

"THE APOCALYPSE?!"

The citizens screamed hysterically as the dragon flew above them.

And finally at AZURA city...

Noctarion: Is it here?!

Arya and Dina got down.

Arya: Yes, this is the place. What do you think? The forest is nice, right? It's also quite far from AZURA city.

Noctarion: Yes, it's good. Thank you, child.

Arya: You're welcome, Mr. Dragon, and thank you so much for listening to my story and becoming my friend *(bows). I hope you stay safe here.

Dina: Thank you so much! *(Bows)

Noctarion: No problem, I'm also happy. Turns out there are interesting humans after all!

Arya: Alright, see you later Mr. Dragon, stay healthy.

Dina: Stay healthy, see you again Mr. Dragon!

Noctarion: Yes!

Arya, Dina: *Teleport! *Teleport! (Dina uses her bracelet). (They go to TEARES city to continue to ZERIO city)

Noctarion: They can teleport too?! HaHaHa! It's been so long since I felt this happy with humans!

Arya: Huhhh... What a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Dina: Yeah, I'll be proud when I'm old and tell the next generation about it!

Arya: Hahaha! Next generation?! Who are you gonna marry?!

Dina: S-shut up! Someday someone will want me for sure! *(Angry tsundere)

Arya: Of course! Because you're beautiful!

Dina: ! *(Blushing)

Arya: Let's continue to ZERIO city. Hmm since Mr. Noctarion is already at AZURA, I don't need to report to the adventurer guild, right?

Dina: Why bother reporting?! The dragon's far away now!

Arya: Yeah, true. Let's go!

They continued their journey to ZERIO city. It would take 4 days to reach ZERIO, and after 2 days of traveling...

*Whooshh! (A sudden attack flies toward Arya and Dina)

Arya: Woah what was that?! A sudden attack?!

Dina: What the heck?! Why are we being attacked suddenly?!

Saturn: Finally... I found you, you brats!

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