I’m a humiliated, incompetent person, but I alone can talk to dragons, so I can choose all the SSS skills and loophole items I want to. I’m going to become famous and respected, so, to the people who humiliated me – Go die in a ditch - Chapter 64
Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse
The next morning came, and just like last night, I rode in Charles’ carriage. Colette rode on the same cart from last night. With a large escort, they headed toward their travel destination with Charles.
I looked out the window of the carriage then asked Charles, “Do you always go to this extreme?”
“Have you ever seen a dragon egg hatch?”
“No, I haven’t.”
Charles answered my question with a question, but the events of yesterday I came to understand him. He wasn’t the type of guy to do things without a reason. Therefore, instead of asking another question, I answered his question then waited for him to speak again.
“Dragons don’t know when their eggs will hatch.”
“Isn’t that the case with all eggs of living things?”
“In some cases, it took only several minutes, in others it takes up to a year or more for the same species.”
“Hmm…”
My eyebrows moved up in surprise as I understood. I was thinking in terms of bird eggs.
That’s why I had been saying “That thing” but Charles had gone a step further and said “The dragon doesn’t know when the egg will hatch” which exceeded my own knowledge of the situation.
“Oh…”
“What is the matter?”
I suddenly had thought about Rhea and quickly said, “No, it’s nothing. I was just wondering if the dragon in my household is like that.”
Next to the remains of Rhea’s broken egg husk, was what was thought to be the corpse of her parent and a claw.
I was under the impression it took a long time for the egg to hatch because the corpse was weathered away, and the claws were the only remaining thing.
Because I could understand the language of dragons, I understood the meaning well. Dragons also felt emotion and empathy. A dragon parent—especially a rare type—would want to raise and hatch their child. I wondered if the randomness of when the egg would hatch prevented them from doing so.
“I see. In other words, there is no sign or indication when the egg will hatch until it hatches.”
“That is troublesome.”
“Yes, it is like running a marathon without knowing where the goal is.”
“I see…”
“During that time, we have to protect the egg. The hatching could be prolonged, in the meantime natural disasters could happen, or a previous ally could turn into an enemy and aim to steal the egg for their own.”
“That is…troublesome.” I said again with the same level of sentiment.
“That is why there is a lot of money involved?”
“Yes.”
“That is troublesome, if one is careless all could be lost.”
“That is why I cannot be careless.”
Charles smiled. Even during this conversation, I realized simultaneously that I had some flexibility but that there was still a margin I needed to stay within. As I had expected, this was a very influential man.
“That is why, without a doubt, we need your strength, Mr. Larose.”
“I understand what is being said but I can’t accept a permanent position.”
“Yes, that is the case. We will ask for your help as long as you’re able.”
“I see…I understand.”
The generous hospitality I received yesterday made me want to help as much as I could.
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The next day, we rode the whole day in the carriage, then finally arrived at our destination. The dragon capitol Saint Simon. A very famous city that rivals the royal capitol Northern Taste. It was a famous city, but it was not what I imagined a famous city would be like.
If you looked at the city from the highway it looked to be a city for giants. Inside the city the roads were expansive, and the buildings reached to the sky. Dragons had become integrated with human life. Saint Simon was different than any city and though it was still a city built by humans it was clearly designed for dragons.
“It’s huge.”
“Yes, it is a city where the biggest earners in the world gather.”
“…I see.”
The term “big earners” stuck in my mind, but I was still convinced that Charles’ only request was to guard the Master Dragon egg. I hated to admit it, but it was an undeniable fact that the Master Dagon was a “money maker”. It made sense that the Master Dragons would be gathered in a city with the wealthiest people in the world.
“Are most of the Master Dragons in Saint Simon?”
“It is hard to say. I think we have about 70% of all master dragons. With that being said, I don’t think that there are Master Dragons that are not connected to this place somehow.”
“I see.”
I was convinced this would not happen. While we talked the carriage continued into the huge city of Saint Simon. It was a strange place.
The city was beautiful, and the roads and buildings were exquisite. However, due to its large scale, the city had a reputation of seeming vacant.
It didn’t have the image of being prosperous. As the carriage and car went further into the city, I could see a lot of seedy places.
Then we suddenly happened upon a portion of the city that looked as if it were made to be a ranch. Outside, there were people lined up around the area and when I looked closer, I could see that they were guards.
“Is that it?”
“Yes.”
The carriage continued. The escorts became alert as we approached but when they saw it was Charles, they dropped their guard and allowed us to pass. On the other side of the lined-up guards, the carriage and the cart stopped in front of a building that looked like an enormous dragon house. Charles was one step ahead of me and stepped out of the carriage. He turned to me and bowed.
“After you.”
“Thanks.” I said as I stepped out of the carriage.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]
“Hey, can I get down too?”
“Sure.”
I nodded and Colette stepped out of the cart. She stretched to relieve the tightness of her body.
“We don’t need this to return home. Walking is easier.”
“I see, we’ll talk about it later.”
“Okay, then.”
“Mr. Larose, please come this way. Please also bring your dragon.”
“Okay.”
I nodded, and together we followed Charles into the dragon house.
“Huh?”
The dragon house on the inside was guarded heavily. No matter where you looked there were men, 13 in total, standing at attention. They looked to be the elite guards and were fixed to their positions. They radiated an aura that was so intimidating I was afraid to step inside at first.
“Woah, I don’t really want to go into a place like that…” Colette said with a shiver.
There was a pedestal built in the center with an egg and the group of intimidating men were protecting it. They didn’t oppose me being there because I was with Charles, but I could still tell they were on high alert. I tried to ignore their sharp stares as I asked Charles something.
“So, this is it?”
“Yes. This is the Master Dragon egg.”
“I see. Can I look around a bit?”
“Yes, please do.” Charles said.
I walked towards the Master Dragon egg.
“…”
My eyebrows furrowed. The closer I got to the egg the more pressure I felt from the gaze of the guards. Charles gave me permission, but the guards were still wary of me doing something.
I got closer to the egg while a pit grew in my stomach. It was my first time seeing a Master Dragon egg.
“It looks unexpectedly normal.”
“It is just an egg.”
“Hey…I really don’t like being here. Is it okay if I wait outside?” Colette said from the entryway.
I understood her feelings completely.
“Yeah, that is fine.”
“If anything happens call me.” Colette said as she stepped outside.
I watched her leave. It couldn’t be helped, there was a lot of intense pressure in here. I also wanted to run away from the intense pressure if possible.
The sensation was akin to having your shoulders soaked in an extremely hot bath. The moment I entered I could feel my toes burning and I felt like I wanted to get out as soon as possible. That was how much pressure there was. I wondered how I would be able to deal under such pressure.
“What are the dragons and humans talking about now?”
“Hmm?”
“Hey, human. Can you understand what I am saying?”
“Are you talking to me?”
“He understood?! Hey, can you make them all leave? I don’t want to come out because of them.”
“…will you come out?”
“I can come out. But the atmosphere is really scary, and I don’t want to come out of my egg.”
My eyebrows raised. Was that it?
“What is the matter, Mr. Larose.”
“Mr. Charles.”
“Yes.”
“Would it be possible to have the guards leave the premises?”
As I said this the pressure in the room increased even more.
“Hyaa!” From inside the egg, I could hear a little shriek.
“Why?”
“I believe that if everyone leaves the egg will hatch in a moment.”
“…what is your reasoning?”
“On the way, Colette and I were talking but you didn’t notice.”
“…”
“This is the same sort of thing.”
“Even during the egg stage?”
“I am also surprised to find this out.”
While I said this, I looked at the Master Dragon egg. I didn’t think I would be able to talk to dragons in the egg stage.
“I see…I understand. I believe you, Mr. Larose.”
Charles said, then he turned to the guards.
“Everyone, go outside at once.”
The guards reluctantly followed the order of their employer and one by one exited the building. Everyone went outside and after a while, something happened.
Paka! The eggshell broke and a beautiful sound was heard.
“Is this really happening?!”
“Mr. Charles you should go and take a look yourself.”
If it was just him, I thought it would be fine. After all, the reason the egg wouldn’t hatch was because of the pressure from the guards. Charles should be fine. Chares nodded then rushed inside. Then…
“It was really born!” he cried out in an overjoyed voice.
Then Charles came out bustling with excitement. He stood in front of me and took my hands.
“Thank you so much, Mr. Larose. From the bottom of my heart thank you!!!”
Charles cried out in gratitude.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]
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