We live at the foot of Dragon Peak.
Beneath the starry sky.
“We, the Ys Family, are messengers of the Dragon God! We reverentially offer our prayers here. Hear the prayers of the Ys Family, messengers of the Dragon God, and we beg you to summon the Dragon God!”
Elnea’s and the Ys Family’s voices echoed throughout the world.
And then, it appeared.
Everyone gazed up at the sky.
A colossal winged dragon, immeasurable in size, covered the sky. It gently flapped its massive wings far into the distance, its long tail stretching beyond the scenery framed by Dragon Peak. Then, with a slow movement of its head, which made even the Great Dragon, guardian of the Dragon Forest, seem minuscule, it looked down upon the ground with its beautiful eyes.
Truly, a dragon god.
It was a mystical, breathtaking spectacle, unlike anything ever heard of, even in legends. Everyone chanted the “Incantation of Those Connected to Dragon Peak,” woven and unfurled by the Ys Family. All hearts became one, praying, wishing, and hoping.
And then, a miracle occurred.
Prayers transformed into a rain of stars, wishes became a sea of stars, and hope descended before everyone as the winged dragon that covered the sky, a divine dragon.
The divine dragon filled the world with a majestic roar, entrusting all hopes to the Ys Family. Elnea, the head of the family, led a lively household. They were always full of smiles, drawing in those around them, and guiding everyone to smiles.
Elnea and his family showed the gathered people at the foot of Dragon Peak the continuation of the miracle. They filled the world with the brilliance of the stars. Not only the mist that covered two mountains of Dragon Peak, the body of the fearsome monster “Kongo no Kirisame,” but also the continuously spawning monsters, the fighting warriors, and not only that, but the capital city of the Armēdo Kingdom enveloped in the Full Moon Formation, the Dragon Forest, and everything within sight were dyed with the brilliance of the stars.
Hero Listea, a human, closed his eyes against the overwhelming radiance. By closing his eyes, he felt no fear of the surrounding monsters that would have been visible. He believed. He was certain. This brilliance was the ultimate move devised by his best friend, Elnea, and his family. It had been activated. The surrounding monsters were no longer a threat. Not only that, but the Kongo no Kirisame at the foot of Dragon Peak, which had shown terrifying movements beyond the foothills, was finally at its end.
Without a doubt, Listea closed his eyes, surrendering to the radiance of the stars. Those around him also closed their eyes, blinded by the brilliance that dyed their vision. After an unknown amount of time, the roar of the Dragon God, which had enveloped the world with the brilliance of the stars, dissolved into the world with a beautiful aftertaste. Those who had closed their eyes slowly opened them. And they saw.
The world as it should be. The righteous world. The world without corruption.
The surrounding monsters had all been annihilated. The countless magic crystal stones scattered on the ground appeared as a new sea of stars. However, the gazes of everyone were directed not at their feet, but towards Dragon Peak. The “mist” that represented the main body of Kongo no Kirisame, which had descended Dragon Peak and was about to threaten the capital and the Dragon Forest, had cleared. There were no longer raindrops brought by the mist.
It was over. The Kongo no Kirisame had been vanquished by the Ys Family, who had invoked the miracle.
Without anyone prompting, everyone began to run. Towards Elnea and his family. Humans ran, beasts raced, spirits flew, and dragons charged. But no one approached Elnea’s side. Was it due to the attitude shown by the guardian of the Dragon Forest? The aura exuded by the dragons? Or the noble aura emanating from Elnea and his family?
“You who are the mother of all dragons, our supreme being, and the messengers of the Dragon God. On behalf of everyone, we offer our gratitude here.” The guardian of the Dragon Forest bowed its head.
“We who have reached the pinnacle of all dragons, the messengers of the Dragon God. We are honored to be with the messengers.” The dragons roared, bowing in imitation.
“Eight Dragon King Elnea Eris! No, that’s not right!! We are the leader of the Dragon Peak Alliance and the supreme messengers of the Dragon God, Elnea and the Ys Family! Let us be proud to be with the messengers of the Dragon God!” And with the words of the dragon people, they understood. Elnea and the Ys Family, the messengers of the Dragon God, were the offspring and vassals of the divine dragon that covered the sky. They had transcended human common sense, stood at the height of the dragon people, and finally reached the ultimate status of the dragons.
“That guy, has he finally become a real non-human realm being?” Slaton, standing beside Listea, stamped his foot in frustration. But he was smiling. It wasn’t just Slaton. Everyone wore a smile. Elnea and his family were no longer “human.” They had become beings who transcended humans as messengers of the Dragon God. Without anyone confirming, everyone was convinced. Ah, I see. It was because they were guided by the messengers of the Dragon God that they were able to witness the miracle. The incantation offered to the Dragon God and the dedication kagura. It was precisely because everyone offered prayers to the Dragon God through Elnea and his family that Elnea and his family, as messengers of the Dragon God, brought about miracles on this land. As a human, Elnea could only bring about human miracles. As the Dragon King, Elnea could only guide the miracles of the dragon people and dragons. However, that alone would not be enough to defeat the Kongo no Kirisame. Therefore, Elnea and his family ascended. To unite those connected to dragons, the “messengers of the Dragon God,” a being that transcended the human realm.
“I thought he was my best friend, but I never imagined he would become someone to be revered.” Not only the people gathered at the foot of Dragon Peak, but everyone shouted the names of the Ys Family, the messengers of the Dragon God, and rejoiced. Of course, the hero’s entourage, including Listea, also shouted Elnea’s name with joy. As he did so, Listea murmured with emotion. Then, his wife Cerise smiled at him.
“Revered? Elnea-kun? Fufufu. I wonder about that.” Because, Cerise continued, “You were the first to befriend that cute Elnea-kun, weren’t you, Listea? And when Elnea-kun grew up splendidly and set off alone for Dragon Peak, and even after he became the Dragon King, Listea was still his friend, right? So, I believe you will remain best friends even from now on, being the messengers of the Dragon God. Therefore, I’m sure you’ll be smiling and putting your arms around each other’s shoulders again.” All, including Slaton, nodded and laughed at Cerise’s words.
“That guy, just you watch! I’ll become a Dragon King and some sort of Dragon God too!!”
“They are messengers of the Dragon God, fool. And you are still nowhere near the level of a Dragon King.”
“Ooh, Duranel, you agree with my opinion too? You understand, partner!”
“Idiot.” Slaton feigned enthusiasm to Duranel, who was rumbling contentedly.
“Silly Slaton. Duranel is calling you a fool. He says you’re not even close to a Dragon King, let alone a messenger of the Dragon God.”
“Tch, Creacio. Don’t just say whatever you want.” Creacio gave a wry smile at Slaton. Listea and the others also laughed at Slaton’s baseless confidence. As they did so, the immeasurably massive divine dragon that covered the sky slowly began to move.
“Now, my children, my vassals, let us go.” The divine dragon lowered its front paws from the distant sky. Elnea and his family, who were huddled together in their field of vision, turned to them with smiles and stepped onto the divine dragon’s hand. Then, they waved and ascended into the sky.
It was a divine sight. A scene etched into the eyes of everyone, fitting for beings who were messengers of the Dragon God. Elnea and his family waved goodbye to everyone watching from the ground with smiles and went to the divine dragon. The divine dragon, with the Ys Family, slowly circled in the sky. And then, they flew away into the heavens beyond Dragon Peak.
The sky where the divine dragon had departed was left with a beautiful night sky where stars twinkled. Lost in thought, Listea and the others continued to gaze up at the night sky. Amidst them, the guardian dragon of the Dragon Forest broke the silence of the assembled people.
“Hmm. The threat has been eliminated, and we have seen off the Dragon God and his messengers. Therefore, you should hold a festival to celebrate their great deeds from now on. But before that.” Saying so, the guardian dragon looked down upon the ground with golden eyes. “Look, gather all the magic crystal stones scattered everywhere. It would be a waste, wouldn’t it?”
Pointed out by the guardian dragon, people finally looked down at their feet. Then, with a cheer, they began to pick up the magic crystal stones one after another. Of course, Listea and his entourage also rushed out in a hurry. With the Kongo no Kirisame vanquished, future anxieties were dispelled. That was the greatest reward, but magic crystal stones were a bonus. Good to sell, good to use. For any race, whether human, mimicho, dragon people, or beast race, magic crystal stones were a necessity for life. And now, they were scattered on the ground in countless numbers.
Sleigsta quietly looked down at the bustling scene of people who had started a new commotion. “Kukukuku. I never expected to witness such a magnificent stage up close. Your disciple is truly interesting.” At that moment, the Giant Demon Lord approached. Charlotte, the Giant Demon Lord’s close attendant, and the Fairy Demon Lord Kusharilla had not moved from the place where Elnea and his family had departed. Sleigsta looked down at the Giant Demon Lord who had come to his side and was surprised.
“Hmm. It is rare for an old woman to show such a satisfied expression.”
“Hmph. Even I feel moved when I see a splendid performance. Moreover, the sight of the brat bowing to his disciple was exceedingly amusing.”
“Hmph. Say what you will. Elnea and his family are beings I discovered and raised. They have surpassed me and are praised by everyone as splendid messengers of the Dragon God. There is no greater joy or honor than this. Therefore, I too will bow my head with respect.” The Giant Demon Lord’s expression, looking up at the Great Dragon Sleigsta, was filled with endless satisfaction. However, the Demon Lord and the Great Dragon, while watching the people making a commotion at the foot of Dragon Peak, gradually became serious.
“It was the best stage. It can be said that the curtain fell according to the plan woven by Elnea and his family.”
“But that is precisely why their true trial likely awaits them from now on.” With those words, the Demon Lord and the Great Dragon gazed far into the starry sky of Dragon Peak, where the divine dragon had flown away.
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