I Couldn't Become a Knight, But for Some Reason, I'm Beloved by Dragons - Chapter 15: Nightmare, Attack

Chapter 15: Nightmare, Attack

(Surprisingly, everyone’s listening to me normally)

With Lena and Kia by my side, I continued talking about what dragon handlers and dragons were.

Although I felt a bit cramped since they were supposed to be here for a social study and to learn, and they were from families far more prestigious than mine, they didn’t make any sarcastic remarks.

“Dragons are a symbol of this country and are highly valued for their connection with humans. That’s why we dragon handlers take pride in our work every day to ensure that these dragons can live comfortably and happily.”

Then a girl raised her hand.

“What is it?”

“Um… you’ve been saying ‘these girls’ since earlier, but are those dragons female?”

“Oh, I didn’t mention it, right! Both of these dragons are female. They may look fierce since they’re dragons, but they have a lot of cute qualities, you know?”

After telling them that they were cute, Lena and Kia happily licked my cheeks. While they are known to be particularly strong among the dragons, I know that they do not match Luna in terms of strength.

Although I am a little curious about how these mischievous and playful girls will behave when they face enemies on the battlefield, I am not a knight, so I have no idea about fighting.

“Xeno, aren’t you scared as a dragon handler?”

“At first, I was scared.”

Not only the girl who asked the question but also the other students were surprised by my answer.

“I do have the potential to become a dragon handler, which is why I’m here. But when I first saw a dragon, I was scared. Even though I was told not to worry, the fear of being eaten or killed if I accidentally upset them was real.”

“I see…”

“Right.”

Everyone nodded in agreement with my words.

Although Michael’s sparkling eyes made him seem particularly promising, I gently stroked Lena and Kia’s heads while observing their reactions.

The two dragons squeezed and rubbed against me, using just the right amount of force despite their overwhelming strength compared to humans.

“See? Aren’t they cute?”

“Yes! They’re the best!”

Michael was the first to answer my question.

Then, other students began to nod in agreement and slowly approached the dragons to get a closer look.

“I can’t let you ride on their backs, but it’s okay to touch them.”

“W-well then…”

One girl tentatively reached out her hand and touched Lena’s wing. Lena turned her gaze towards the girl, causing her to flinch, but when Lena licked her cheek, she looked stunned but happy.

“Aw, how cute!”

“Me too!”

“I want to touch her too!”

It seemed that our conversation had paid off, as more students, though still hesitant, began to touch Lena and Kia. But they didn’t get too carried away and the students who were appropriately scared of the two dragons were just right.

“You’re quite something, Dragon Handler Xeano.”

“Is that so?”

As I watched from a distance, the leader spoke to me.

“We’ve done activities like this many times to teach students about dragons, but each time the students are generally afraid of them… Well, those two are special, though.”

“I see… I understand.”

“Ah. But despite their caution, they’re willing to interact with those two dragons… that’s undoubtedly thanks to your interaction with them.”

I was happy to hear that.

Then, I watched the two dragons and the students with the leader.

It was then, I was suddenly spoken to from behind.

“It’s a lovely sight to see dragons and humans interacting… it’s a good thing, isn’t it?”

“…Huh?”

“Who?”

There was a female student there.

She wore the same uniform as the students who were interacting with the dragons. But I knew who she was.

“Runa!?”

“Shh, don’t make a scene.”

She said that softly with her hand over my mouth.

Yes…the one who suddenly appeared next to me was Runa, dressed in the school uniform. But here, a slightly strange phenomenon occurred.

“Hmm? Did I feel someone here or was it just my imagination?”

“Huh?”

“I heard a voice, but…hmm?”

The leader was definitely looking at the spot where Runa was standing, but it seemed that he couldn’t see her, and even questioned whether he had just imagined it.

“Only Xeno can see me. It’s because I’m using that kind of magic.”

“…”

“I see. Maybe it’s better if you don’t speak. Otherwise, you might be ridiculed for talking to thin air.”

I knew Runa could use magic, but I didn’t know she could use magic to that extent.

Although I’m not very knowledgeable about magic, I do know that there is a versatile magic that can completely conceal one’s presence.

(… I mean, what is this girl thinking!?)

And in a school uniform, no less!

Runa grinned and spun around in front of me…and in the process, her skirt lifted up, revealing her red underwear, causing me to quickly avert my gaze.

“Perv.”

“Uh…”

“Forget about that. What do you think?”

She said that, and I glanced at her again.

The school uniform at this academy was mostly white and not particularly unusual in design, but when Runa, who had an extraordinary style for a student, wore it, it instantly became sexier.

“…!”

“I can tell by your reaction. Not bad, huh?”

This girl is definitely teasing me…

Unable to make any strange actions towards Runa, she stood next to me and tightly held onto my arm, leaning closer to me.

“But really, isn’t it wonderful that dragons and humans can coexist like this? This could make for a good report.”

“Yeah, it sure would.”

“…What’s with you, hmm? Your face looks red for some reason.”

“I’m fine.”

When a beauty like Runa hugged my arm, my face would naturally turn red.

After exchanging a few words with the leader while Runa was nearby, and once the students were satisfied, I approached them.

“Let’s take a break for now. We’ll reconvene in ten minutes.”

The leader said that, and it was time for a break.

Some students wanted to continue admiring the dragons, but about half of them left for the break.

“So these are dragons, they’re so wonderful!”

Runa was beaming with joy at meeting the two dragons, but in contrast, Lena and Kia had very tense expressions.

Although Runa’s presence was not perceived by the people around her, it seems that when it comes to dragons, they can sense her.

“Is it okay if I touch them?”

“Uh, yeah.”

After that, Runa petted the two dragons, but they remained as still as stone.