Murabito Desu Ga Nani Ka?

Hah? Blood? Blood? My Blood? Hey, hey? This is blood, right? Blood, right? What does this mean? What does this mean?

It means you were inable to react to my backfist, you lost your front teeth and were sent flying. Thats all there is to it. Your power is not enough, thats all.

Hah? Me, a calamity class monster? Me, a symbol of power? Me, who possessed the greatest form of power and was alienated because of it, even among the most powerful race in the world, the dragons? My power was not enough? Hey, hey, big brother? Big brother? Is your brain hollow? Is it?

Amantas shoulders shook with anger.

Unbelievable, Is what Cordelia kept exclaiming next to me.

Then, with an expression of ease, I shrugged And turned to the Evil Dragon.

So Whatll you do, possessor of the greatest form of power among the dragons, Evil Dragon?

The moment she started to pretend to be strongest among the dragons, it was clear her strength reserves wouldnt amount to much.

Even among the dragons, she couldnt be called the strongest.

In other words, she couldnt even match my host dragon: The Dragon King.

Fufufu? Hey, hey, big brother? Your status seems to be a bit high? But you see? I can even do something like this

Laughing maniacally, Amanta was covered in a blue aura.

Tadah~! Kyaha? Kyahaha? Humans cant do this, right? This is, you know? This is, you know? Called Skill: Dragon Gods Protection, you know. It is a skill that increases the status by 1.5 times, allowed only to dragonkind, though? Only to dragonkind, though?

Hearing Amantas words, Cordelia exclaimed.

Ive heard of it, Dragon Gods Protection, It increases ones status by one and a half times

Cordelia took a deep breath, and said this with a loud voice.

With this, Lutes status and the evil dragons status are pretty much even again. As expected, I will participate in this fight too. I might just be a burden, but I cant let you fight a calamity class monster all on your own!

No I stopped Cordelia using my hand.

Didnt I tell you? I normally dont use basic reinforcement skills.

As I spoke, I activated the skill.

At the same time, my body was covered by a blue aura.

Skill: Dragon Gods Protection, it increased close combat status by 1.5 times.

With this, my status increases by 1.5 times. I hate to say it, but with this the balance is tilted again, evil dragon?

Amanta opened and closed her mouth several times like a goldfish.

Driven half-mad, Amanta shouted like a broken mechanical doll.

Wh-Wh-Why Why? How why? Why how, how why?

Honestly, Dragon Gods Protection is a skill originally meant for dragons only, wasnt it?

Tha-tha-That! Thats right! Wh-wh-Why why? Why does big brother have it?

I showed my right hands middle finger.

The Dragon Kings ring is on it.

That is Dragon, Dragon, Dragon Kings? Eh, big brother is a human, right? RIGHT?

Yes, I am.

Then, why do you have the Dragon Kings ring?

Last year, I went to a tournament in the Dragons Village. I ended up winning on a whim, thus I became the next, the 38th Dragon King.

A festival that includes a break for even the Dragon King, and a free for all tournament that is held.

1 year ago.

It was meant to be a coming of age ceremony for me in the Dragon Village But I unexpectedly won.

Even though I thought Id lose to the Dragon King.

No, at present it doesnt matter to me, but a year ago I really couldnt match the Dragon King.

Seriously, I couldnt accept my host crumbling down like that.

Leaving that aside, I was arbitrarily declared as the next generations Dragon King Though I could just easily refuse the troublesome post if it comes down to it.

Amanta trembled, little by little, and then fell down right there, exhausted.

Impossible, isnt it impossible? Isnt such a thing impossible?

If the positions were reversed, I would think the same.

Except, if you were a dragonkind, youd know that my ring is real.

Right now, Amantas mind should be in a complete state of panic.

Everything in the situation is abnormal, and far too unorthodox.

Even if you say its impossible thats how things are so it cant be helped.

Amanta shook her head again, unable to believe it.

But, but but but! Its unbelievable! Its really unbelievable!

No, well, its fine if you dont believe me.

Then, Amanta hit her palm with her fist.

Then Can big brother use that? I think youre lying! That ring too, its probably a look alike or something! But, that skill can only be used by the Dragon Kings successor!

Amanta gave off a triumphant look.

Apparently, she couldnt believe that I am rightfully possessing the Dragon Kings ring.

So, for a while I wondered what she meant by that?.

And then realization dawned on me.

Ah. Of course I can use it.

I lower my hips and put some spirit into it.

A pale red aura emerged around me.

At the same time, Amanta whitens on the spot.

Thats how it should be, the skill Im using is-

Dragon Gods Advent- Offense, Defense and Movement are all increased by 1000. This skill can only be used by the Dragon King. That said, the MP consumption is insane.

The actual Dragon King only used this skill when he absolutely had to.

After all, the fuel efficiency was horrid.

But, in my case, my MP was

Then, getting curious, I sent my gaze to Cordelia behind me.

She was completely left behind. She had a lost expression on her face, with her mouth opened.

Our eyes met.

And then Cordelia said.

Lute is the Dragon King? Sorry, I really cant understand. Within the short time I havent seen you, with this speed, with a speed that leaves even the hero behind You cant become this strong? What does this even mean? I dont understand.

Yeah.

I thought the same way about you in my previous life. Your status growth which had no idea how to be prudent I really didnt know what to make of it.

Thats why this applies to both of us.

Hah Cordelia had let out a deep sigh.

Then turning to me, she said bashfully.

Well, even so, theres nothing I can do. You worked hard, right, Lute. Yeah. You worked hard. In that case

In that case?

Lets quickly defeat this Evil Dragon and return to the village. Aunt is worried, you know? Uncle doesnt say it, but hes worried too. You suddenly left the village, after all

Suddenly left how do you think I got this strong

Turning around, I look at Cordelia.

Then, I took a breath.

A heavenly maiden with silky vibrant scarlet hair, was half crying.

Im sure you worked really hard. Rather, it isnt even a matter of effort I cant understand what you went through to become like this. But

But?

How hard you worked No, I can only tell you put in an unimaginable amount of effort to become like this. No matter what happens, when youre in a pinch, Ill run to you and definitely beat them up. The promise you made when we were kids Selfishly keeping it

Tears flow from Cordelias eyes, down her cheeks.

-Thank you, Lute. You really are the coolest.

Various memories flashed by like a stream of light.

The weakness I felt in my second life.

The reason I felt I needed to become stronger.

In my third life as it was, I went through unimaginable pain to raise my MP.

No, in this life, I spent most of my time efficiently becoming stronger and stronger, and I sacrificed everything for that sake.

Starting from goblins to zombie dragons, I faced numerous battles.

There were numerous times I thought Id die.

But I overcame it all.

What for?

Thats right, it was all to protect Cordelias smile.

Thats why Cordelias simple: Youre the coolest, made everything I went through, worth it.

And so I turned away from Cordelia, glared at the evil dragon, and opened my mouth.

So I have to beat you up and settle this matter for good.