I Couldn't Become a Knight, But for Some Reason, I'm Beloved by Dragons - Chapter 13: Two Dragons

Chapter 13: Two Dragons

“… Haah”

“What’s wrong?”

I had returned to the castle from the dragon world and was taking a break in the resting area when Rito, who had come to take a break like me, asked me that.

I shook my hand, indicating that it was nothing.

“You’re clearly troubled. I can tell just by looking at your face.”

“… I see. That’s true.”

In that case, I explained the situation to Rito who then sat next to me. It’s just that the queen’s mood has been hurt.

“Next week, I’m going to the Royal Academy.”

“Oh, that thing.”

“Yeah. But I can’t take Luna, who is the queen of dragons, with me, you know? That’s why… you see.”

“I understand.”

“You understand quickly, it’s helpful.”

I was only going to the Royal Academy for one day next week, but because it was not a holiday, I needed to inform Luna in advance. I had heard the news from the leader and then told Luna, but her mood suddenly plummeted… Well, she was already in a bad mood the moment I returned, for some reason.

“I can’t really get close to the temple area, so I haven’t seen much of Xeno and the Queen’s interaction, but you’re really well-liked, aren’t you?”

“Well, yeah. It’s a little awkward to say it myself, but I’m pretty well-liked.”

“She’s the queen, and she’s a female, so she probably doesn’t want the guy she likes to leave, right?”

“…”

“By the way, which dragon is going with you?”

“I thought it was just one, but it’s two. Lena and Kia.”

“Oh, really?”

Since Luna couldn’t come with me, I needed another dragon to take her place, and I had already been told who those would be.

Lena and Kia were both female dragons that I had taken care of before becoming Luna’s caretaker… Yes, those dragons that I had mentioned were mischievous and difficult to take care of.

“It was tough, but I kind of want to see them again after a long time.”

“You basically never leave the Queen’s side, you know? By the way, the person who’s in charge of Lena and Kia now seems to be having a tough time every day, too.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. They often don’t listen and do their own thing, even more so than when Xeno was taking care of them. But the guy in charge of those two is only working hard because the pay is good.”

“I see.”

Lena and Kia were not as powerful as Luna, but they were still strong dragons. Both of them have jet-black scales, so black that they can disappear from view for a moment in a dark place, like at night. They are not much different in size from Luna, but when they were in front of Luna, they cowered and wagged their tails like dogs.

“Well, somehow I’ll get Luna in a good mood. I’ll be heading back now.”

“Okay, do your best~”

He waved his hand carelessly… Well, getting Luna in a good mood is my job after all.

I immediately returned to the dragon world and headed towards the temple area.

“I’m back, Luna.”

~…~

She looked at me with a sullen expression, making me smile wryly. I approached her, who was just staring at me, and continued speaking while gently patting her face.

“There’s nothing I can do about it. Even I feel lonely being away from you, Luna, even if it’s just for a little while.”

~… Really?~

“Yeah, and don’t doubt me. Do you think I’m lying when I always say that I love Luna so much?”

~That’s a cheap way of asking, Xeno.~

Saying that, Luna hugged me. She rubbed her cheek against mine, then started licking me as she usually does.

“Well, it’s only half a day, so I’ll be back soon. Please wait for me.”

~Okay. I’ll endure it.~

I stroked her head, thinking she was a good girl. Despite being larger than me, I felt like I was playing with a small child when I interacted with her like this.

“But still, Lena and Kia…I’m a bit worried.”

~Why is that?~

“Well, even though I took care of them before… I went through quite a lot of tough times with them, so I’m not sure what will happen.”

~Don’t worry about it then.~

“Huh?”

Luna looked up at the sky and let out a cry.

Then, I heard the sound of flapping wings coming from afar, and soon after, two dragons landed right in front of us.

“Lena…and Kia?”

The two dragons that landed were both pitch-black. They were the dragons I had taken care of before Luna, mischievous girls who had troubled me many times, whether they were playing or messing around

~Lena, Kia.~

When Luna called their names, the two dragons stood upright with their backs straight.

They seemed to be afraid of Luna in some way…no, it was clear that they were afraid.

~You two know as well, right? Next week, you’ll be going out with Xeno. Make sure not to cause him any trouble. Xeno and I are connected… and you are connected to me too.~

Luna paused her words for a moment, then continued:

~If you cause any trouble for Xeno…~

“It’s alright, Luna.”

~…Xeno.~

When I stroked her chin, Luna fell silent.

Looking at Lena and Kia, who would have been sweating profusely if they were human, I thought that dragons were just as expressive as humans when it comes to emotions.

“It’s been a while, Lena, Kia, well, I’m counting on you next week.”

~… Just do that. If something happens, I won’t forgive you.~

The two seemed happy with my words, but Luna’s next words made them nod repeatedly with great enthusiasm.

“Because Luna’s scary, right?”

~These idiots are scared?~

“…That’s a harsh way to put it.”

And so, I reunited with the dragons I used to take care of, with Luna by my side. Although it had only been a few months since we last met, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of calmness… Well, it’s probably because Luna was there.

“Hmm…”

However… I used to be afraid of these two dragons more than Luna. The reason being their sharp teeth…black dragons with the power to crush anything they bite.

(Well, that fear disappeared pretty quickly though.)

That’s how hard it was to take care of Lena and Kia.

Well, well, I hope nothing happens, but whenever I think like this, something always seems to happen.