Disciple of Immortal

After crossing the gate, we arrived in a giant cave.

The floor and wall released faint iridescent light.

Maybe this was the effect of the leaking magical power of the dragon hole.

It seems we need to pass the dragon hole before arriving at the treasury.

「What do you think? This is the most beautiful spectacle in this peach dragon village.」

I nodded at Riddler.

「Yes. But, accidentally stumbling into this place can spell a disaster right? Are you sure it is safe to bring humans to this place?」

「What are you talking about? You're our honored guest and benefactor of our people who received the invitation to come to Peach Dragon Village. Not to mention that you managed to beat me fair and square, you're more than qualified to visit this place. See, the dragon hole is just over there.」

I saw a huge tear in a faraway place.

I saw iridescent light come from inside that hole.

And though we're in the underground, there was a tree growing around that place.

Its' leaves had an iridescent color and its trunk had a lapis lazuli color.

「It's something that is born due to the overflowing magical power of the dragon hole. Even the other plants nearby had their root tied to the dragon hole… We leave it as it is since removing those plants might affect the magical power of the dragon hole. If that happens, the magical power of dragon hole might overflow and cause a disaster. On the other hand, if you guys are trying to do something over there, I will stop you guys even at the cost of my own life.」

Though I already knew beforehand that it was an important place in this world, I renewed my understanding after seeing that place firsthand.

「… So, do you want to stop by that place?」

Asked Riddler with an anxious face.

I guess he was dead serious.

「On the other hand, if an outsider is aiming for the dragon hole, I'll do everything to repel them, even if it means that I have to use the magical power of the dragon hole but, that also comes at the cost of causing a disorder in the dragon hole. For your information, I get this feeling that I still can't beat you even if I use the magical power of the dragon hole.」

… Woah, he was way too frank.

Honestly, I doubt if Riddler was suitable for this kind of job..

Though he was indeed one of the most high-level people I met after I came to the surface, and a truly amazing person on top of that, he was too serious for his good.

Suddenly, I recalled Riddler's status.

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『Riddler Ladon Dravic』

Race: Dragonfolk

Ｌｖ： 875

ＨＰ ：2764/4900

ＭＰ ：3857/4725

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… Riddler Ladon Dravic.

Something about his name caught my attention.

Namely, a prejudice that dragonfolk didn't have surnames.

But, Raigan did have a proper surname too.

「… AH.」

Suddenly, I recalled one of Raigan's remarks.

『In case the total point of three trials is less than 100, the dragonfolk will be regarded as a young dragon regardless of their age, and that comes with various restrictions. And the simplest one is the prohibition to leave the village. In the case of outsiders, they won't be treated like the other outsiders while in the village.』

Yes, Ramiel didn't have a surname.

Maybe because her level was too low, she was deprived of her surname.

My first impression of the Peach Dragon Village was really good and even now, I still think that this was a nice place.

But, upon closer inspection, their reclusive way of life, and their doctrine of power had cast a shadow in this peach dragon village.

When there was a light, there was bound to be a shadow as well.

Especially because the dragonfolk was a race that was born with a great mission.

Though an outsider like me shouldn't poke my nose into where it didn't belong, I couldn't just let it slide when my acquaintance was getting looked down to.

「What's matter, Kanate?」

「No… Uhm, among the dragonfolk in the village, the children aren't allowed to have a surname, right.」

「… Uhm?」

Riddler frowned.

「Well, don't mind it, sorry for suddenly mentioning this to-…」

「No… There's no such dragonfolk.」

Riddler replied readily.

I couldn't understand what he said for a moment.

I thought that he wanted to say that those without surnames weren't their brethren alas, looking at his expression, that didn't seem to be the case.

I already looked at Ramiel's status for a few seconds.

Could it be that I missed something?

But, I remember that I didn't miss anything.

Ever since I checked Ramiel's status, I've always been under the impression that no dragonfolk had a surname.

「It is something like a relic of the past but… The dragonfolk from back then have yet to be known as the protector in the outside alas… It's simply because our number is still too few back then. It was more like a hamlet back then.」

I shut my mouth.

Does that mean Ramiel wasn't a dragonfolk from Peach Dragon Village?

This remind me that Ramiel didn't want me to say her name for safety reasons, which made it difficult for me to confirm her identity in the Peach Dragon village.

And I didn't have a shred of doubt when she told me so.

I should've doubted it when I saw Ramiel's status.

Because I realized that I might've misunderstood the situation all along.

「O-Ouch…!」

Riddler suddenly leaned forward and touched his hand.

「R-Riddler-san?」

「S-Something… The 《Dragon Hole》 generates heat! Is it going out of control? But, something like this has never happened before!」

When I looked at Riddler's finger, the ring on his finger turned red.

The ring burns his finger.

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