The Case Where I Got Married To A Dragon In A Life Ending Situation

Chapter 17 : Pact with a Dragon

Every person has a different way of perceiving things.

The methods of governing a country or intervening in the affairs of other kingdoms differ widely… However, the Kingdom of Eld seeks relatively peaceful approaches.

Well, the current ruler is quite obsessed with dragons, but compared to other countries, it’s still far better.

“I want the power of dragons…”

The one who murmured these words was the king of the Rect Kingdom.

He was utterly fascinated by the existence of dragons… almost to a pathological extent, captivated by their majesty.

In the skies of his kingdom, wyverns bound in chains were flying around.

“Your Majesty, are you thinking about dragons again?”

“Of course. The silver dragon that appeared in the Eld Kingdom… I am sure that the dragon would be extraordinarily beautiful if I saw it with my own eyes. Such pure power is fitting only for those who rule by strength.”

Strength above all — this is the philosophy of this king and his kingdom.

The wyverns flying in the sky were far from free… The chains wrapped around their bodies were ancient artifacts that compel obedience without question.

In the face of power, there is no freedom, only submission — this is the way of the Rect Kingdom.

“However, the elf who seems closest to the dragon will not approach us. Even if we extend a meticulous invitation, the guild she belongs to is full of strong individuals, and it’s best to avoid conflict.”

“Heh, well, I’d like to deal with that someday… But do we have any information on the Dragon Rider?”

“None at all… He is truly a mysterious existence.”

The Dragon Rider being referred to here was none other than Minato.

It’s natural for Elysia to come up in conversation, and Minato in his disguised form, who was riding on Mira’s back, is also a common topic.

However, the existence of the Dragon Rider was utterly unacceptable for the king of the Rect Kingdom.

“Dragons symbolize absolute power — there’s no way a mere mortal would be able to command such beings.”

In short, he could not accept it.

Dragons embody power, fear, and hope — they should not be commanded by anyone… If they must be commanded, it should be by him alone.

“…But at the point of commanding dragons, wouldn’t that make one more than just a mere mortal?”

However, he is also pragmatic.

Even so, the existence of the Dragon Rider is an obstacle, and he wants to eliminate it to claim the dragon’s power for himself.

“By the way, Your Majesty.”

“What is it?”

“If we manage to capture a dragon, what will become of the wyverns?”

“They will no longer be needed. The power of dragons can bend everything to my will… At that time, I’ll set timed explosive spells on them and send them on suicide missions.”

Will this ruthless action actually lead him to glory?

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“It’s been a while…”

“Now that you mention it, that’s certainly true.”

Today, for the first time in a long while, Mira-san and I were alone in the morning.

Since Mira-san came, we’ve dealt with the situation of Master, Verna-san, and various other things… Amidst all this, Mira-san said she wanted to spend time with just the two of us, so I couldn’t refuse her.

Well, I originally planned to make time to be with Mira-san, so it worked out perfectly.

“Are you pushing yourself too hard?”

“Not at all. In fact, I’m glad I could make time to be with you, Mira-san.”

Riding on Mira-san’s back, we enjoyed a comfortable flight through the sky.

Thanks to the magic concealing us, we were able to fly while being unnoticed by those on the ground.

“…..?”

While flying, we spotted something in the sky.

It’s a wyvern… It likely belongs to the Kingdom of Rect, given the emblem and the chains binding its entire body.

“How unpleasant.”

“That’s…”

“Those chains have the power to enslave. They compel the wyverns to obey humans.”

“I see…”

Though I’ve never been to Rect, I know a fair bit about it.

I knew they used wyverns, but their methods are quite forceful… I can’t read a wyvern’s expressions, but…

“Is it just my imagination, or does it look like they’re in pain?”

“It’s more a sense of helplessness than pain. Some wyverns resemble dragons, but their abilities are vastly inferior. They might excel in ambushes and aerial combat, but that is only if we disregard the existence of dragons.”

“…..”

Indeed, comparing anything to dragons is unfair… But let’s leave that aside for now.

Using those chains to compel absolute obedience, regardless of resistance, is… quite a sin. It’s a perfect tool for a dictator.

I haven’t heard any good rumors about Rect… Even my master has received various inquiries about dragons from them. It’s always wise to stay cautious.

“Do they think they can control us dragons using that?”

“What about it?”

“In conclusion, it’s utterly futile — moreover, dragons are immune to attacks and status ailments from anything other than dragons.”

“Huh.”

“That’s why the notion of capturing a dragon is not entirely mistaken.”

Dragons truly are extraordinary…

“Were you worried about me?”

“Of course.”