Chapter 677: Dragon (2)

“You don’t have to look so worried. Do you think I could make our Dialuria go into the battlefield?”

“…”

“No, don’t get me wrong. I have never really thought of that. Don’t make a face like that. It seems you’re going to hit me. Are you really going to hit me?”

“If… If you touch our Luria, you will die, and I will die.”

“…”

“…”

‘Wow, look at her.’

“…”

‘You don’t trust me that much?’

Dialugia’s face turned hostile enough to think of that for a moment.

I felt a little bit disappointed with the face that didn’t have a bit of trust. I honestly couldn’t remember doing anything deserving of such treatment.

“No, you have to rule out Luria in this matter completely. That kid isn’t ready to fight yet.”

“Why do you think I’m already thinking that way? Who said I’m driving Dialuria into the battlefield? I’ve never even had such a trash idea. Rest assured. I’ll give her something to do, but it’s far from getting hurt.”

“I don’t know what you want her to do, but I will refuse all of them.”

“It won’t affect the health of the child. Don’t overreact. Honestly, I’m also reluctant, but it’s necessary, so what can I do? If the dragons are sensitive to children, I should use them as much as possible. How did you persuade the other dragons? Is it true that you asked for help while talking about Dialuria?”

“…”

“I knew it. I told you, if something goes wrong this time, everyone will die. We have to do whatever we can. We have to use those selfish dragons as a meat shield at all costs. I also don’t want to harm our Tol To-ri. I don’t want her to bother with this. That’s what I mean.”

“If so… If you do that…”

“But what can I do? If even a little thing goes wrong, everything will be ruined. I have to protect my family too. Even if we run away on Noah’s Ark, do you have any guarantees that it will work out? I don’t know what will happen afterward. The best thing is to make sure we don’t have to get on the ark in the first place. And since there’s really nothing wrong with what I’m about to do, just go get Dialuria now.”

“…”

“Quickly.”

“What… What are you trying to do?”

“What do you think? I’m trying to film a public service.”

“Public?”

“Well, something like that. I have something to film besides that anyway. Get her quickly. I don’t have time.”

“Why… do things like that?”

“First, Castle Rock Monster Wave. When cowardly and dirty humans took Dialuria hostage, why did the other dragons have remained silent? Isn’t that because they didn’t know? We have to shoot a good commercial and broadcast all over the continent. If we put the Goddess’s Mirror in the sky, it may be an opportunity for the dragons to realize the seriousness of the situation. The same goes for those who hide among humans. So bring her quickly. Oh, since you’re going, bring Max too. I’ll be recruiting other kids from different races as well. You just need to know that.”

“Fine… I’ll agree for now…”

It seemed that she didn’t understand what a public service was in the first place. Still, Dialugia nodded when I added the explanation that it was to deliver the message efficiently.

There was still a suspicious expression on her face, but I didn’t care all that much about it. Wasn’t she doubtful that the public service would really work? I wasn’t sure it would work out either, but…

‘It doesn’t mean it won’t work at all.’

It had to work unconditionally. Wouldn’t it be even more effective since it’s with dragons?

That was true even if I only looked at public service s broadcast through various media around the Earth.

Of course, some humans, such as Lee Yul-ha, would laugh, saying we were casting pity appeal, but not everyone thought that way.

Numerous non-profit organizations, volunteer organizations, and donation organizations worldwide didn’t spend money on advertising for no reason. It meant that once one got to spread it, they’d have more influence than investing that amount of capital.

Continental people and other races that hadn’t yet been contaminated with the media, especially dragons who had been living by building a wall to separate them from the world, could be assured that they would be affected more and more.

‘Ah, I might be a little late today. No, I might not be able to go at all.’

Since the schedule was suddenly set up, it created a minor problem. I couldn’t go to Jung Hayan, but…

Just because she was alone for about a day, didn’t mean she wouldn’t feel Han Sora’s vacancy.

When I opened the hand mirror, messages were piled up again.

𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

[Fuck, really. Kim Hyunsung, that asshole. Real asshole. That bastard, you need to start a public money embezzlement investigation on him in the guild. What is Kim Hyunsung’s annual salary that he has so much gold? The Continental Protection and Management Committee will do it for me, right? Don’t turn a blind eye just because it’s your guild, and when you’re done, go through with the investigation properly. He’s definitely using the guild fund.]

‘It seems that Hee-ra… lost.’

Not surprisingly, Kim Hyunsung’s message also caught my eye.

[I have successfully purchased the new item I mentioned earlier. I’m on the way to pick it up myself. I didn’t call you because I think you’re busy, but I’ll leave a message again because I hope it will help you amid your hardships.]

He described it as releasing my stress, but I had a strong feeling that he was the one releasing stress. He even took pictures and sent them.

The next picture was the appearance of the equipment storage bag on the shelf, and looking at the appearance displayed perfectly at an angle without any flaws, I didn’t know what to answer.

I couldn’t say, ‘Please take that to Hee-ra,’ and ask, ‘How much did you spend?’, could I?

Seeing that he didn’t talk about the price, it seemed that the money that went into it was higher than when he bought the Rising Bag last time.

I thought it wouldn’t look good to read and not reply, so I tapped on the Goddess’ Hand Mirror.

[It really cheered me up. You must be busy training, thank you.]

[I wasn’t very busy.]

‘I guess he’s holding the hand mirror.’

Since he answered right away, he was probably taking a break.

[I’m glad to hear that it cheered you up. When do you have time?]

[Oh, right. I was already thinking of gathering the guild members to do something. I’ll set the schedule, so it’ll be nice to see them all together then. Thank you again, Hyunsung.]

[No. You don’t have to be so grateful. I’m more grateful.]

[Yes, then I have work to do… ^^]

[I will contact you again.]

[Okay.]

[Don’t overdo it, and I hope you’re healthy.]

[Thank you.]

[Yes, I will contact you again tomorrow.]

‘I really don’t need the equipment storage bag, though.’

“Would I use it later?”

I wondered if I would, but it was unlikely.

Cha Hee-ra, carrying a baggy bag, hovered in my mind for a moment, but it wasn’t a bag that helped increase combat power, so I didn’t think I needed to hand it over to her.

To Jung Hayan, I just sent a message saying that I would be a little late or that I would only be able to go tomorrow.

I looked at her with the telescope just in case, but I was relieved that she didn’t react in any other way than getting a bit depressed.

[Is Jung Hayan… okay? Wouldn’t it be better to apologize?]

Rather, Han Sora was the one anxious. I put their problems aside for a moment and concentrated on the immediate problem.

[Elena, do you have a minute?]

[Yes, can I help you with anything?]

That one responded right away too.

After explaining the situation roughly, a text message with her agreement arrived immediately.

It wasn’t long before I heard a knock on the door, making me think that she wasn’t too far away.

“Lee Kiyoung.”

“It’s been a long time, Elena.”

“Yeah.”

She was certainly the same as before. What was a little fun was that she had been looking into my eyes since she came in.

At first, I felt strange for a moment, but I could understand why she looked in my eyes with the voice I heard.

“You might be perplexed to hear this suddenly after meeting after a long time, but…”

“Yes?”

“I can feel Elune from Lee Kiyoung’s eyes.”

“Ah… Is that so?”

“Yes.”

“Recently, I was very worried because I couldn’t feel Elune…”

“…”

“It looks like she was watching me through Lee Kiyoung’s eyes.”

There was no need to explain that it was a face that felt very warm, just like the main believer of Elune.

She looked like she still hadn’t recognized that Elune abandoned her.

I felt sorry seeing that, but it was hard to explain it currently.

“Is that so… I don’t know about that…”

“Yes, she definitely does. I feel that Elune is watching me more than ever. Oh, enough about this… How have you been? It didn’t contact you because I thought you were too busy.”

“It seems that I was a little busy because the responsibility I was given was too heavy. Sorry for not paying attention to you properly. I heard that you are training with Deokgu.”

“Oh, you already heard of it!”

“How’s the training?”

“I think it’s going better than I thought. In fact, before I started, there was a part that was a little worrying, but Deokgu seemed to lead me better than I thought. The party members…”

“Yeah?”

“The people who were recruited from other places also completely trust Deokgu.”

“What?”

“Did you not hear? Deokgu recruited sailors and mercenaries, and now training is being conducted in units.”

‘What?’

“Of course, it’s a little shabby to say that it’s a unit, but everyone is doing well in training. The people who gathered were also a little awkward at first, but now they all seem satisfied. All of us feel responsible because the given mission is very heavy. The same goes for me. Honestly, it’s a little scary, but I feel good that there’s something I can do.”

“…”

“Of course, I know it’s best not to have a situation to use the nice boat.”

“What? That bastard. Why are you turning it into a huge training like this?’

Of course, I didn’t say anything about forming a separate unit.

I thought it wasn’t bad, although there was a sense of anxiety about his initiative. It was enough to click my tongue.

If there were a group of forces around Park Deokgu, that would be a good thing.

Being able to move organically in a defense battle was a helpful thing to allies.

“Oh, and…”

“Hmm?”

“As you said, I brought the kids of different races. They’re resting in the drawing-room. I didn’t understand what you said before, but what kind of are you going to show?”

“It’s a video that will be helpful to everyone living on the continent since there’s not much time left now. Some feel responsible and work hard like those who train with Deokgu, but there are others who don’t… I want to send a message telling them to create a world with us where all races living in this world can dream of harmony and a beautiful future for our children.”

“Ah…”

‘I see you’re impressed.’

It was not only the other races, but also the dragons were expected to be affected.

Crash!

When such a warm atmosphere was circulating in the room, I heard the sound of the big door breaking.

“Panting! Panting!”

“Huh?”

“Panting… Panting! Kiehek! Kieeeeek!”

“Tol To-ri?”

What greeted me was a dragon that filled the room completely.

‘Why did you grow up like this?’

Looking at her, I had no choice but to think so.