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

Chapter 3 : Introducing Her!

The Abyss is a mysterious hole that appears once every few years.

Primarily, it manifests only in regions where magical beasts are prevalent, and while it’s assumed it doesn’t occur in cities or villages with large populations, there is no precedent to confirm this.

The Abyss… as its name suggests, once you fall, there is no saving you.

Even the strongest individuals, renowned as heroes of the nation or as famous adventurers, were never heard from again once they fell into the Abyss. There is not a single person who made it back alive after falling into it.

“Where…? Where are you, Minato?”

“Master…”

Among the guilds with branches across the world, the one with the most famous and largest military force is the guild in the kingdom city, with Elysia as the head.

Elysia is not only the guild master but also a formidable figure, and the adventurers who are part of her guild are equally strong. However, seeing Elysia in her current state, the adventurers would tilt their heads in confusion, wondering if this is truly the same Elysia.

“I’m sorry, Master… By the time we arrived, he was already on the brink of falling into the hole…”

The report of Minato falling into the Abyss came from a party of five. These five were mid-level guild members, promising young adventurers with a bright future. They conveyed with regret the location where Minato had disappeared.

“Remember, Minato. The Abyss appears suddenly and is a ghastly hole you can’t mistake for anything else. No matter what happens, do not approach that hole. This is a promise you made to me who is your mentor and a mother figure.”

“It’s a bit of an exaggeration to call you a mother figure… But I promise, I will never break a promise with you, Master.”

This conversation took place long ago… No matter where she searched or how many times she called his name, Minato did not respond.

Elysia is a noble and honorable elf who has lived for a long time.

Her first disciple was none other than Minato, the one who taught her the warmth of family and was like a son to her. But now, he is nowhere to be found.

“…Shall we investigate what happened?”

Elysia, immersed in grief, suddenly uttered these words. The five who witnessed Minato’s fall exclaimed, but the receptionist and other veterans present all nodded simultaneously.

“Minato is not reckless. This is something everyone in the guild knows, including myself. Above all, he is a child who follows what he has been taught. He would never approach the Abyss on his own.”

“Yes, you’re right. It’s unthinkable for Minato to do such a thing.”

“Indeed. It might be worth considering that someone orchestrated this.”

Elysia did not usually doubt her guild members… but just this once, she directed an angry glare at those she suspected.

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“The Abyss has a sky too huh.”

“The Abyss is also like a separate world, so it naturally has a sky.”

Currently, I was flying through the sky of the Abyss on Mira-san’s back.

I never imagined I’d be riding on the back of a dragon who had suddenly become my bride, but it was a strange feeling to be gazing at the Abyss, a place where if one falls then it means death, and now it felt like I was sightseeing.

“In our understanding of the Abyss, if one falls into it then it surely means his death as there are no recorded survivors. So, it’s a strange feeling, believing you’d die but finding it’s entirely different.”

“That is probably the perception of those who live on the surface. The surface and the Abyss are entirely separate worlds, and once you fall, you can’t get out except by breaking through this sky. You can’t use teleportation magic, nor is there any convenient way to return to the surface.”

“You’re quite knowledgeable about it, Mira-san.”

“Yes, not just me, but for other powerful dragons, this is an ideal hideout. We can enter and leave as we please… When I was young, I used to hide here and play hide-and-seek.”

Playing Hide-and-seek in the Abyss… that’s beyond extraordinary.

“This time, due to a dispute among dragons… I ended up injured after making a big mistake, but I managed to kill my opponent.”

“I see…”

“I was fortunate too… If I hadn’t been resting here, and if you hadn’t fallen into the Abyss, we wouldn’t have met.”

“…Thinking that way, it feels like destiny.”

“Destiny… Indeed, you’re right.”

Our normal conversation soon took a different direction and turned into a big-scale story.

But I see… the Abyss is a place where, once you fall, you literally can’t get out… That’s why people die here, unnoticed and unmourned.

“Minato, may I ask you something?”

“What?”

“Why are you here?”

“Ah… actually…”

I told her everything about how I ended up here, and naturally, Mira-san was furious.

“So, there were people who conspired to put you in danger…”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The atmosphere seemed to tremble with Mira-san’s anger… honestly, it’s quite terrifying.

“Well, if I can get out, I plan to expose them. I can’t forgive them for targeting me just because the guild master, my mentor, favored me.”

“Just tell me to kill them—I will incinerate them.”

“Um… could you hold off on that?”

I patted Mira-san to calm her down, and she responded with a pleased purr, which was quite adorable.

Apparently, with Mira-san’s speed, I could return to the surface in an instant. But she was flying slowly for my comfort, showing her kindness.

“Minato, we’ll reach the surface soon.”

“…..!”

Although there should be no end to the sky, I could see the walls closing in.

Just as Mira-san told me to hold on tight, she fired a breath attack that pierced the sky’s wall. Beyond the wall, I saw the familiar blue sky — the sky visible from the surface.

‘I really made it out alive…’

With a whoosh, we soared through the hole… and I returned to the surface.

The familiar air of the surface, the wind brushing past me, the scent of trees — it all felt nostalgic and moving.

“…I’m finally back!!”

I couldn’t help but scream in excitement.

Spreading my arms wide, I yelled, and my voice echoed back as if in a chorus.

“Minato, look down.”

“Huh?”

Following Mira-san’s words, I looked down.

The hole leading to the Abyss was closing, but a little away from it, I saw many familiar faces. Reflexively, I shouted loudly.

“Master!!”

There she was, my master.

She had a severe expression I had never seen before, but as soon as she confirmed my presence, her eyes filled with tears… It seems I caused her a lot of worry.

As Mira-san gently landed, naturally, many people were wary of her.

“Minato!”

“Whoa!”

As soon as I landed on the ground, Master jumped on me.

I used to be smaller, and she would hug me close to her voluptuous bosom, but now that I’m taller, it was more like I was holding her in my embrace.

“Minato… Is it really you?”

“Yes! I fell into the Abyss, but I’m back thanks to her!”

After telling what happened to me, I said.

“And also, I got married. Sorry for the sudden announcement… This is Mira-san, a dragon.”

At that moment, I experienced the sensation of time stopping in reality.

And it went without saying that everyone there screamed in shock.

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