We Live in Dragon’s Peak – Chapter 813

We live at the foothills of the Heavenly Mountain Range.

The Beginning of the Uproar

Thanks to the efforts of Zan and the Dragon Kings, the midnight uproar caused by the appearance of the Evil Race was managed to be contained, minimizing casualties.

However, the Evil Race acted as a catalyst, leading to the appearance of even more Yōma. Clashes continued in various locations until sunrise.

Nevertheless, the High-ranking Demons, Divine Races, and Magic Beasts were responsible for the night battles. They efficiently annihilated the monsters and Yōma, and after the appearance of the Evil Race, the morning arrived without further significant issues.

“Mmmph. You know, Pricilla is unhappy.”

However, I should add, with the exception of one young girl.

“Good morning, Pricilla-chan. So, what’s wrong?”

Perhaps because Pricilla-chan’s mother is also participating, she’s usually a sleepyhead, but today she’s adhering to a strict schedule.

Pricilla-chan, with her cheeks puffed out, came and hugged me from the morning. Pricilla-chan buried her face in my clothes as if to seek comfort and said, “You know, Mother says I can’t play with the Spirits.”

“I see.”

Given the situation up until yesterday, it would have been fine for her to play in a place just out of sight for a little while. Pricilla-chan herself is a skilled Spirit user, and she has her own Spirits in service, not to mention Alicia-chan. Moreover, if danger were to approach, the Spirits who want to play with Pricilla-chan would actively help.

However, the situation has drastically changed since last night. In addition to powerful monsters, the appearance rate of Yōma has also increased. In such circumstances, it would be dangerous for her to go play far away with the Spirits. If I were her parent, I would likely say no too.

Nevertheless, it seems cruel to take a young girl in the prime of her playfulness and deprive her of her freedom. Besides, I don’t think Pricilla-chan just wants to play. Like Istericia, she wants to interact with the Spirits and help us. Therefore, I proposed an alternative for Pricilla-chan.

“Well then, why not play with the Spirits near Grandpa? You know, then you can play with Momo-chan too?”

“Oh, oh! That’s right!”

She doesn’t need to go far to play; she can just play here. Around us, there are many seriously injured people being brought to the relief station and clergy members moving busily, but everyone knows Pricilla-chan. Even if young girls play nearby, as long as they don’t cause any disturbance, people find them adorable and certainly don’t consider them a nuisance.

Pricilla-chan becomes cheerful at my suggestion. She immediately included Momo-chan in their plans.

“Umm, today we’re all going to play together.”

“Gugugu. What… is to be done? But, I’m… hungry.”

Momo-chan is also an important asset. And I believe Momo-chan’s opportunity to shine will come a little later. Therefore, it’s perfectly fine for her to play with Pricilla-chan now. And speaking of morning, the first thing is breakfast!

Momo-chan has a hearty appetite. After all, Momo-chan, who has lived deep in the Heavenly Mountain Range until now, has rarely tasted elaborate and delicious food. To be able to eat freely here, even though it’s a battlefield, with plenty of food prepared, it’s natural that she’d eat a lot!

Pricilla-chan and Momo-chan, holding hands, moved to the courtyard where breakfast was being served.

I’ll eat breakfast and then return to Sleigsta the Old Man. More accurately, near the tower.

“I am your landmark, am I not?”

“Because Grandpa is more conspicuous. Here, this is a souvenir.”

Sleigsta the Old Man, whose head is higher than the towering structure, can be seen clearly from afar. Sleigsta the Old Man lowered his head and opened his mouth slightly. Into the mouth, lined with large, sharp fangs, I put a piece of meat. He closed his mouth and chewed, savoring the meat. Compared to Sleigsta the Old Man’s mouth, the meat, even in a chunk, was very small. However, Sleigsta the Old Man ate it with apparent satisfaction.

“Hmm. This seasoning, it’s Cornelia’s, isn’t it?”

“As expected of Grandpa! This morning, the people from Mistral’s village seemed to have cooked.”

To be able to identify the cook just by the seasoning. Sleigsta the Old Man is quite the gourmand.

Then, Pricilla-chan and Momo-chan, who had returned to Sleigsta the Old Man’s side just like me, exclaimed, “Ah!”

“Umm, Pricilla wants to eat a chunk of meat too?”

“Meat… want to eat.”

“No, no, you two just had breakfast, didn’t you!?” I saw you stuffing yourselves until you were full just a moment ago.

But perhaps seeing the other people, or rather other dragons, eating so deliciously made them want to eat again? Sleigsta the Old Man and I chuckled at the two gluttons.

At that moment, our next visitor appeared.

“I am incensed!”

Startled by this sudden declaration of anger, we looked around. Then, we saw Istericia hiding behind a fortification.

“Istericia, good morning?”

“Umm, good morning!”

“Goo…d morning?”

What could be wrong? Despite declaring she was incensed, Istericia remained hidden and watched us. Is she perhaps still afraid of Sleigsta the Old Man? No, even so, she’s hiding too much. And it’s strange that she’s angry, calling herself incensed, yet she doesn’t approach us.

Istericia also leads a disciplined life as a trainee Miko. She wakes up earlier than us, performs her daily duties, and lives modestly. But that is for normal times. This is an emergency. Furthermore, Istericia bears an important responsibility and works tirelessly every day until she’s exhausted. Therefore, as a consideration from Jab, it was decided that she would be allowed to sleep until before breakfast.

What, then, is Istericia so angry about?

Pricilla-chan, who didn’t understand Istericia’s words, ran to the hiding Istericia and started pulling her, trying to drag her out from behind the fortification. However, Istericia adamantly refused to come out. But, you know, that method won’t work on Pricilla-chan? Pricilla-chan, who couldn’t get Istericia to move, grabbed her hand. The next moment, the two disappeared from behind the fortification and teleported in front of us.

“Gugugu, cold, I.”

“Istericia!?”

We were dumbfounded and surprised to see Istericia among the two who had spatial-jumped before us. It’s still cold in the early spring, and she’s thinly dressed! “What happened!?”

We didn’t even need to ask. “The Spirits took my clothes.”

Right. Istericia is often the target of pranks by the Spirits while she sleeps. And this morning, her Miko’s Attire was stolen. Istericia squirmed shyly. Though she is petite and usually wears Miko’s Attire, it’s easy to forget that Istericia is a proper woman. Being gazed at by me, a man, Istericia seemed very embarrassed.

“I, I’m sorry. I never imagined you’d be in such a state!”

What should we do? She can’t play with the Spirits like this. As we were pondering, Madrine appeared with the Miko’s Attire.

“Istericia, wear this today. I heard the circumstances from Jab.”

“I am most grateful.”

“Oh? Isn’t that Madrine’s Miko’s Attire?”

“Yes. Since it was sudden, I brought mine.”

Madrine, the Head Miko, wears different attire from other Mikos. Istericia seemed genuinely happy to know she could borrow that attire. She always wears her Miko’s Attire properly, observes the rules, and considering how happy she is just to be able to wear the Head Miko’s attire, Istericia is a Miko in both body and spirit! Istericia quickly put on the Miko’s Attire she received from Madrine.

“By the way, Elnea-kun…”

While watching her with a smile, Madrine spoke to me. But as I replied, “Yes, what is it?”, a priest rushed over to us in a flustered manner.

“Madrine-sama, I have a report. Those who went to the west for rescue before dawn have still not returned.”

Hmm. What could have happened? The clergy are dispatched in small groups to various parts of the fortress, separate from the main relief station. They provide treatment to the injured on-site and, in some cases, set up barriers and hold out with warriors to defend against strong enemies. The dispatched clergy members have not returned even after their scheduled time.

Then, another group came running through the fortress corridors.

“Kuwa! Hey, Dragon King of Potato! The Yōma are overflowing over there, and the Mikos are being held back.”

“Ah, just as I suspected!”

The direction the Chicken Dragon pointed with its wingtip was west, which is the direction the missing clergy members headed. I translated the Chicken Dragon’s words to the priest. Madrine immediately ordered the formation of a rescue party. And quickly appearing in response to the request was the second prince of the Armēdo Kingdom and General of the National Army, Rudoriado.

“Yo, good morning. We’ll head for that rescue.”

“Rudoriado is working seriously without even a morning drink!?”

“Elnea-kun, regretfully. My morning drink is already finished. Besides, I do work when I need to?”

While we were exchanging such pleasantries, Rudoriado’s capable subordinates quickly organized the unit.

“Well, we’re off.”

Then, led by Rudoriado, the rescue party departed towards the west.

“So, Madrine-sama…”

I intended to ask about the continuation of our earlier conversation.

“Kuwa, release me, daughter of the Mimicho Race.”

Pricilla-chan loves the Chicken Dragon! And so, the Chicken Dragon was immediately caught by Pricilla-chan. I hurried to rescue the Chicken Dragon.

“Pricilla-chan, the Chicken Dragon is busy in the morning too, so later, okay?”

“Umm, let’s play a lot later!”

“Don’t decide our schedule on your own!”

I rescued the Chicken Dragon, which was slightly larger than a regular chicken, from Pricilla-chan’s arms. However, even in my arms, the Chicken Dragon flapped its wings and thrashed about.

“Hah!”

“Kueh!”

Istericia and Momo-chan’s gazes were fixed on the Chicken Dragon. It seems the Chicken Dragon sensed danger. The Chicken Dragon broke free from my arms and quickly ran away, as if to escape the curious gazes of Istericia and Momo-chan.

“I want that bird.”

“Gugugu, cute…ly.”

“Ah, that’s a magnificent dragon, a Chicken Dragon, you can’t keep it.”

“Umm, let’s all play together later okay?”

Oh, right. Pricilla-chan was supposed to play with Momo-chan from now on. If the Chicken Dragon joined, would Istericia participate too?

“By the way, Pricilla-chan, what kind of game are you going to play?”

When I brought the topic back, Pricilla-chan’s eyes sparkled, and she announced energetically.

“You know, today we’re going to play princess!”

“Oh, how lovely.”

“Oh, that sounds interesting.”

Just then, the real princesses, Yufilia and Nina, arrived. Right, speaking of these two!

“Yufi, Nina. What have you been doing with the dragons these past few days?”

“Fufufu, it’s a secret.”

“Fufufu, it’s a secret.”

Hmm. I’m curious! The Twin Princesses seem to be plotting something involving the dragons. Well, given the current situation, whatever they’re plotting is likely something that makes sense to us. Still, I’m curious about the details!

“Elnea-kun, is it almost time?”

“Ugh, I see.”

I had kept Madrine waiting. I asked Madrine about the matter again.

“Actually, I have something to discuss.”

Madrine’s expression was serious, befitting her role as Head Miko. It must be a serious matter. Behind me, as Madrine and I faced each other, Pricilla-chan was explaining the game to Momo-chan.

“Oh my, that sounds interesting.”

“Oh, oh! Great-grandmother!”

Then, Grandma Yuuri, who had been playing tag with the Spirits all night, returned and overheard Pricilla-chan’s game.

“Fufufu. Well then, let’s call Yun and the others too, and we’ll all play, shall we?”

“Goodness me. If Yuuri-sama says so.”

“Honestly, how can you come up with such things?”

“If I can be with my older sisters, I’ll do my best!”

Hou hou, it seems Yunyun, Rinrin, and Ranran will also join the princess game?

“Umm, Istericia too, okay?”

“M-me too!?”

Before playing with the Spirits, Istericia will also participate in the princess game.

“Umm, Pricilla, can I join too?”

“Of course, big sister!”

Finally, Alicia-chan also joined. It looks like it’s going to be quite a luxurious princess game.

“Let’s play, let’s play!”

“Umm, Ares-chan is next to Pricilla.”

“Ev-ery…one… forms a circle. Hold… hands…”

As expected, Ares-chan is participating too. Ares-chan, who had manifested, seemed to be joining the circle of Pricilla-chan and the others.

… Huh?

Joining the circle? Turning around and confirming, Pricilla-chan and the others were holding hands and forming a large circle.

“Why are the Spirit Kings… also here!?”

What’s more, the Spirit Kings of each element were casually joining the circle. Istericia’s eyes were wide with surprise at the exceptionally luxurious lineup!

“…You. Elnea-kun? Are you listening!?”

“Ah.”

Distracted by the situation behind me, I seemed to have missed what Madrine was saying.

“I, I’m sorry.”

But still, the situation behind me is concerning! I have a very, very bad feeling!

“Umm, here we go?”

Everyone in the circle, holding hands, began to spin. Then, Pricilla-chan called out.

“Pricilla and!”

“Everyone’s!”

Ah!

“Great!”

“Bewildering!”

“Palace!!!”

So, the princess game was a mimicry of Yufilia and Nina’s technique! On this day, the Great Fortress was enveloped in a Bewildering Technique comparable to the Dragon Forest, cast by those of Sage-level and Grand Magicians.

“I wonder if Rudoriado and the others will make it safely…?”

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