Manowa

Demi-Crystal Dragon.

Kazane received a layer 80 Childstone from Audin as a reward for settling the assassination matter, and combined with the remainder of the Dragon Crystal Stones, the Crystal Dragon materials that were used to create the crystal horses, Kazane created a dragon golem made of crystal and gave it that name.

The shape of the golem dragon imitated the appearance of Kazane's Dragonization body, and it was armed with a crystal spear and a crystal greatshield. The combat experience from Tatsuyoshi-kun Normal was transplanted into it, so it had reasonable skill as a spear user.

Above all, its huge 4 meter body was a threat by itself. The wings on its back were based on Angelization's form, and although it couldn't fly with those wings, it could spread and use them as sharp blades. In addition, it could do powerful blows with its tail.

Furthermore, since it had wings, it was bestowed the spell Fly. Since it had power from a layer 80 class Childstone, it could fly for about 1 minute, making it capable of handling aerial combat.

Its combat power was slightly insufficient to make it a useful addition to the current White Party, but against normal monster opponents in the wild, its fighting strength was more than adequate.

That dragon golem was set to usually sit on the roof of Kazane Crystal Bath, but it was given orders to protect the city and follow Makka's instructions.

For the sake of Kazane Magic Hot Spring Town, Kazane gave the Demi-Crystal Dragon Demigon-kun to Makka to act as the town's guardian dragon.

◎ Lindo Kingdom, Trade City Uumin

「That's how it seems.」

In the private room of his mansion in Uumin City, Anglais received a report from Ougi. That report was sent by email from the player Kanna, who was in Kazane Magic Hot Spring Town, and it was about the golem Kazane created to protect the town.

「That's how it seems, you say... that's a Gargoyle, isn't it?」

Anglais listened to Ougi's report and so replied.

A Gargoyle was a type of golem monster found in dungeons, ruins, and the like that aimed to protect treasure chests, gates, and the buildings themselves. As far as Anglais heard, the Demi-Crystal Dragon sounded like a Gargoyle. Though considering its form and power, it seemed likely it surpassed the average Gargoyle.

「Well, that's right. Considering the monsters in that area, there should be no shortcomings in its fighting power, and its herculean strength will be useful for building the city. But this might make a certain country become even more persistent.」

Ougi said.

「Toure Kingdom? I've certainly heard that their protests against Minshiana have been getting stronger by the day.」

Since the Grimoire Field for learning golem magic existed in Toure Kingdom, for the last few hundred years, it had existed as the only country that could produce golem users. For that reason, they saw everything involved in golem magic, including Muscle Clay, the Golem horses, and even Kazane herself as belonging to them, so they had been protesting to the Minshiana Kingdom to hand over the person who leaked those secrets or hand over all the materials and techniques.

As a matter of course, Yukko-nee knew that was a tremendous false accusation, so she had been completely rejecting them... or so Anglais had heard.

「However, a Gargoyle? Naturally, that's not Toure's technique, but her Skill as a player.」

「That's right. Toure's protest is a completely false accusation. Though in that country, golems are like religious objects, so maybe it can't be helped that they're reacting like that.」

Ougi said. After that, Anglais thought「Hm.」

「However, does that mean those Gargoyles can be mass produced as long as there are Childstones? Would it even be possible to create an army corps that doesn't fear death?」

『You should stop making those eyes. Every time you've failed has been after your eyes have gotten like that. If you get too greedy, nothing good will happen.』

After Anglais' words, the white cat Elizabeth on his lap chided him.

「Tch, shut up. I understand.」

Anglais replied to Elizabeth's words with a displeased expression.

「We must be careful. How far do the queen's hands reach? There's no way to know how we'll be dealt with if our actions have even the slightest possibility of negatively influencing Kazane-dono.」

Ougi also warned. From the outside, Yuuko-nee was seen as a being that should be feared that much. And if she was also a player, that impression of oddness made even more sense.

「Good grief, what a troublesome subject. However, there are other groups that will almost surely meddle with Kazane's party, like those Toure guys we talked about earlier.」

「If that happens, I think we should consider the possibility that the Toure Kingdom might end.」

Ougi replied to Anglais' words. Anglais made a cramped smile. Anglais thought once again that he didn't want to be hostile with such an opponent. Then Ougi, who sensed that Anglais had abandoned his unnecessary thoughts, opened his mouth.

「So then. Changing the subject, it looks like Kanna couldn't get in touch with Kazane-dono's group this time either.」

「Well, that can't be helped.」

Anglais replied to Ougi's words.

As a matter of fact, Anglais and Ougi had been planning to have the fellow player Kanna make contact with Kazane and the others, but as of now, that had failed.

Kanna had been waiting for an opportunity in Kazane Magic Hot Spring Town for a long time, but after all, the other party was the feudal lord. As a person in the shady business of information selling, it was no wonder that Kanna hadn't been able to make contact.

「From what Kanna reported, Kazane-dono's group have already left the town, and it seems like they won't be returning for a while.」

「The other party is the feudal lord. It would probably be best to change the place to make contact.」

「In that case?」

「It seems they've professed an intention to head to rank A dungeon Gordo Golden Ruins. Having her move to Gordios City is probably our only option.」

Anglais replied to Ougi's question.

「Then I will tell her that. She has apparently gotten tired of indulging in the hot springs anyway.」

Then Ougi started preparing an email to Kanna. It was likely the player Kanna would come into contact with Kazane and the others a bit further in the future.

Also, as was said in the conversation between Ougi and the others, Kazane's group had already left Kazane Magic Hot Spring Town. And their destination was Tsuvara Kingdom's Royal Castle Griffonias.

◎ Tsuvara Kingdom, Royal Castle Griffonias

「Sea?」

Tiara nodded and said「That's right」after Kazane's question.

Kazane traveled to Kazane Magic Hot Spring Town with Naoki's Transfer, and with the house building completed, Kazane had returned to Tsuvara. And as soon as she came back, Kazane was given that proposal by Tiara.

「On our way to Uumin, you said you wanted to eat salt yakisoba, right? So I thought we should go there, but...」

「The sea?」

Come to think of it, I did say something like that... Kazane recalled. She had been moving around so much recently that the carriage ride to Uumin felt nostalgic, so she had forgotten.

「Besides, Kazane has recently been working non-stop. If you don't occasionally take a day off, you'll collapse.」

「Well, that's true.」

Kazane nodded after Tiara's words. Kazane certainly felt that recently, she had been constantly fighting and working hard. Moreover, although she immediately recovered, she actually did collapse after the『Dragon and Beast Ruling Tenma Monarch』Apprenticeship Cancellation was over.

「How nice. Sea. Aneki, sea, swimsuit, Aneki, swimsuit, Aneki, nice!」

Next to Kazane, a suspicious man was muttering to himself. Kazane deliberately ignored that so she wouldn't hear him as she thought. If she heard the words of the suspicious person next to her, she would spontaneously want to refuse. If one looked closely, they would see that the face of that suspicious man was the face of her younger brother. Or rather, he was her younger brother. It was a truth she didn't want to admit.

Then Kazane looked around at her other companions, but it didn't seem like anyone had any particular objections. Kazane would be completely in favor of it if it weren't for the revolting person next to her, so she agreed.

「Okay. Well then, I guess I'll accept your kind offer? Our destination is a beach for the exclusive use of Tsuvara's royal family, right?」

「Yes. It's a wonderful place with a beautiful view.」

Tiara answered Kazane's question.

「Ah, I haven't been to one in a while. I'm looking forward to it.」

Yumika said carefreely, and Tatsuo's eyes sparkled as he said『It will be my first time at the sea.』The other members' expressions showed they were also looking forward to it. Only Jinrai said「A sandy beach? That'll be good practice」as he apparently thought about the training menu.

Seeing everyone's reactions, Tiara made a relieved expression, then opened her mouth to talk to Kazane again.

「And also. There's a kid I want to take with us. Is that okay?」

After Tiara asked that with a little diffidence, Kazane tilted her head. Kazane had no idea who the kid she wanted to take could be.

「Nn? That's fine, but... who is it?」

After Kazane asked that with a tilted head, Tiara answered.

「Um... my Uncle Shelkin's daughter, Yui.」

Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Dragon and Beast Ruling Tenma Monarch (Apprentice)

Title: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King, Liberator, Guardian

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Draghorn Tonfa x2, Dragon Eating Ogre Army Armor (True), Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, White Magic Accumulator (Revised) ×2, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring, Angel Bracelet

Level : 40

Health: 156+20

Magic Power: 378+520

Strength: 81+45

Agility: 83+39

Endurance: 45+20

Wisdom : 75

Dexterity : 53

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』『Rabbit Speed』『Flare Mirage』

Skill : 『Apprenticeship Cancellation』『Nil Principle』『Skill Hand』『Halo』『Evolution Hand』『Kick Devil』『Kick Decapitation Wave』『Warrior's Memory: Lv2』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog's Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv4』『Aegis Shield』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition: Lv2』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link: Lv2』『Optical Camouflage』『High Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv3「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『Sturdier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Devil King's Intimidation』『Stone Minotaur: Lv2』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『Space Expansion』『Pseudo-Silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur: Lv3』『Dragon Pheromone「Dragon」』『Boost』『Monkey's Strong Arm』『Two-sword Style』『Boobies Plus』『Living Armor』『Alarm』『Six-sword Style』『Mental Attack Complete Protection』『Spider Web』『Wire Cutter』『Flexible』『Magic Power Absorption』『Red Body Transformation』『Friendship Tag-team』

Yumika: 「Yui... come to think of it, I may have heard that name a few times.」

Kazane: 「She's the daughter of King Audin's younger brother, who looks like Tatsuyoshi-kun. It seems she's in her rebellious period and dislikes her father, though.」

Yumika: 「Ah, I feel like we'll get along.」

Kazane: 「Shelkin-san is a different person from Tatsuyoshi-kun; there's no reason to dislike him like that...」