Now, I am standing in front of Adriana Blazefang, who seems to be thirsty for my blood. Though, I clearly didn't understand what she meant by "defiling Ella's purity"! I didn't do anything. Maybe spending a night in Ella's house has created this misunderstanding.
"I think you misunderstood the situation. I didn't do anything that can be described as defiling purity." I say. Adriana replies in a harsh tone, "I know what you did, stranger. Now defend yourself from my wrath."
Adriana Blazefang is a dragon-blessed. And the title 'Blazefang' can only be given by the 'Ignisorn Clan,' a fire dragon clan that is my mother's birthplace. Did my grandfather bless her? I'll find it out later.
"Where is your weapon, boy?" Adriana asks. Boy! Does she have any idea how old I am? Well, I am actually a boy to Dragons. But not to her. "I don't require any weapon, lady." I reply with a smile. "But I don't want to fight with a boy who doesn't have anything to defend himself. So, tell me which weapon you can handle; I will give that to you. I don't want to fight you in your helpless state." Adriana says with some pride in her voice. I start laughing. A dragon is being called helpless just because he doesn't have any weapons. "What's so funny, boy?" Adriana asks with anger. "Look, lady, I am armed with myself. There is no way; I am helpless against someone like you. Do your best, lady. I might reward you with something if you are able to cut my fingernail with that toy of yours." I say with a smile. Adriana's anger increases to its maximum level. "Is that so, boy! Now, I don't want to kill you. I will make you suffer until you beg for forgiveness. You will reward me, you said. Well then, if I defeat you, you will leave Ella alone and serve me till your last breath." Adriana says with anger. "And if I win?" I say. "Don't dream that high, boy. But, if you anyhow win, I will be your servant till the day I die." Adriana replies.
Adriana runs toward me and swings that sword. She might be super fast compared to any other races. But to me, she is super slow. Let's not make this quick and boring. I start dodging her sword. "How can you be this fast?" Adriana exclaims. "Should I call you servant now?" Ask with a smirk.
Adriana chants something to her sword. The sword starts glowing red. "Control your tongue, boy! You can't win against me just by dodging. And beware! You can't dodge this." Adriana says with so much anger. She swings that sword. The speed increases, but not enough. I can dodge. But let's just break her pride. I hold that sword with two fingers of my left hand. Adriana's eye becomes wide with surprise. I flicked my right hand's index finger on the middle of the sword. The sword breaks in half. Adriana jumps back a little far from me. Her expression tells me she is in trauma.
"What!....How!!!!.....You....Monster!!" She shouts. That boils my blood. She has guts, calling me a monster! I say, "Lady, think before you say something to me; you don't want to see me without my politeness." "SHUT UP...." She shouts and starts chanting a spell. If I am not mistaken, that spell is a summoning spell. That's really impressive. Now I am curious what she can summon. The spell is completed, and there is a visual spell on the ground glowing red. Is it going to be a fire spirit? And a fire spirit comes out from the spell. A humanoid body with a solid, lava-like structure; there is fire on his head. Oh! That's Vulthara!
"Kill that man here and now." Adriana says. Vulthara comes towards me and kneels before me. "I am honored to meet you, young lord." Vulthara says politely. "What the hell are you doing, Vulthara!" Adriana shouts with confusion. "Shut up, Adriana. If I wasn't bound by the contract, I would have killed you when you showed the audacity of ordering me to do any harm to the young lord. But if you disrespect young lord anymore, I will forget about the contract and turn you into ashes." Vulthara says with anger. Adriana becomes quiet. She is now in complete trauma.
"Forgive my rudeness, young lord. Should I execute her?" Vulthara asks. "No, Vulthara. How is my uncle?" I say with a smile.
- "My lord is in good health, young lord. He misses you very much. And often mentions us to you."
- "That's great to know, Vulthara. Thank you. And I miss him too. Let him know that."
- "It's an honor, young lord. And I will present your words to my lord. He will be more than pleased."
- "Tell me, Vulthara, who blessed Adriana? My uncle or one of my cousins?"
- "She is blessed by the most beautiful young lord Emberion."
- "Oh! I miss her so much, you know. I will visit someday."
- "Young Lord will be delighted to know that. She is very fond of you, young lord."
- "I know, Vulthara."
- "Any order for me, young lord?"
- "No, Vulthara. You may leave."
- "As you wish, young lord."
Vulthara turns to Adriana and says, "Don't you dare to disrespect the young lord ever again. My lady and I won't tolerate that." Vulthara vanished. Adriana sits on the ground. She is trembling. I stand in front of her.
"Who...are...you?" Adriana says with a trembling voice. "I am Ryu, Ryu Urthgard." Adriana put her head on the ground. "Forgive me, my lord, for my utter rudeness. I couldn't recognize you as you are in your human form." Adriana says. "So, are you suggesting it's my fault that you couldn't recognize me?" I ask with a smile. She exclaims, "No, no, my lord. I...." I interrupt her, "I know Adriana. I am just joking. Stand up. By the way, sorry for breaking your sword." Adriana stands up. "It's alright, my lord. It's my fault. Don't feel sorry for that. So, my lord, should I call you 'lord' or 'master'?" Adriana asks.
- "I was kidding earlier. You don't need to be my servant just because I defeat you."
- "No, my lord. I want to serve you, if you allow me. I wanted to be My Lady Emberion's servant. But since she always stays in her domain, she didn't accept my service. But I can serve you, my lord."
- "Since you are blessed by my sister, her permission is needed if you want to serve me."
Adriana seems upset to hear that. But I can't help her in this matter. Suddenly a horse carriage stops in front of us. Three men wearing armor come outside from that carriage. One of them says, "Are you Ryu?"
- "Yes, I am."
- "You are ordered to be presented in front of the king."
- "May I know the reason?"
- "A dark elf named Ella was trying to sell a Fenrir's Core to the Lioness Guild. When asked, she replied that the Fenrir's Core was obtained by you. So, the king wants to know how you obtained something that valuable."
- "I understand. But, as you can see, I don't have any proper clothes to present before the king."
- "No need. You are ordered to be presented immediately. Let's go now. Or, we will have no choice but to force you."
- "Okay, let's go."
Adriana says, "I want to come too. I have witnessed his power." One of the guards says, "Adriana Blazefang. You are always welcome to the castle. Let's go."
I get on the carriage with them. Adriana tags along.
Luxus City is a neighboring city of Lemion City, the capital city of the Solvaris Kingdom. It takes only 30 minutes or so by horse carriage.
I enter into the castle with those three guards and Adriana. I notice Ella standing some guards.
The king is sitting on the throne. Maybe 55-60 years old. But strong build. Everyone kneel before him. "You! Kneel before his highness." A minister says to me. "I don't kneel before just anyone." I reply while ignoring the insult. "How dare you, commoner! Kneel before his highness, or you will be beheaded now." Another minister says. "Are you threatening me?" I ask that minister.
Suddenly a guard rushes into the castle and says with fear in his voice, "Your Highness, a giant red dragon is coming towards the castle." "What!!" King exclaims with horror and stands up.