We Live in Dragon’s Peak

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“I’m sorry, but there are reasons for this.”

When I regained my consciousness, I learned that the woman was worrying about me.
Even though we were of the same sex, I found her very beautiful.
She then told me the circumstances, gave me her name, and also introduced the little girl.

The little girl had a cute name, Priscilla-chan.
She was very lively and cheerful, jumping around happily with a kitten while we walked.
The kitten-chan seemed to be called Nymia-chan.
She wore a dragon costume that matched with Priscilla-chan’s fluffy hat.
They were so cute.
Priscilla-chan and Nymia-chan are watched with gentle eyes by Mistral-san who walked next to me.

Mistral-san’s beauty was truly charming.
Furthermore, she was also a very kind woman.
Not only did she politely expressed her apology to me for suddenly coming to travel with us, she also looked after me while I was unconscious.
When I asked her, she told me she’s is seventeen years old. Even though we are the same age, she is very composed and mature person.

I was able to feel some relief upon learning the circumstances between Ernea-kun and Mistral-san.
Then, without my realizing it, I was already in a conversation with Mistral-san.
Still, the fact that they are engaged was the truth. Somehow, I feel like there is a gaping hole in my heart.

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Later, a small issue arose during lunch.
I was able to see Mistral-san’s strong side.
Afterwards, the rest of the first day passed with our being chased by the highway patrolmen.

I received a lesson.
I shouldn’t ever anger Mistral-san no matter what.

It had been a tough day, but we somehow manage to safely get an inn.
All of us sharing a single, large, room with Ernea-kun was a little embarrassing, but that is just a trifling issue.

Thus, I believe my fate was decided that night.

We girls left Ernea-kun behind and entered the bath.
Right away, I was surprised by Priscilla-chan’s ears.
Appearing from underneath her fluffy hat were cute, long, drooping, ears.

I was so surprised that I screamed.

Then came more.

I took off Nymia-chan’s fancy costume and saw that she has a pair of round horns like those from a lovely sheep.
Also, for some reason, the wings on her back can’t be removed.

“Nnmtto, Nymia is a dragon!”

Priscilla-chan innocently said that, but that was about to make me collapse again.

Eeeehhh, a dragon?
A real one?

While I’m flustered and confused, Mistral-san gives me the final blow.
“Priscilla-chan is from the Long-Eared Tribe.
Sorry for not telling you.”

Eeehhhh!? That legendary Long-Eared Tribe?

I couldn’t believe it.
I stared at Nymia-chan and Priscilla-chan.

Priscilla-chan, who seemed to be happy upon getting naked, ran around with her long, drooping, ears.
Furthermore, Nymia-chan flapped the wings on her back and chased Priscilla-chan.

“I’ll explain everything, so let’s talk about the details in the bath.”

Mistral-san also took off her clothes and invited me to the bathroom.

My, my, well, well, Ernea-kun, just what kind of acquaintances do you have?

Although I was overwhelmed, Priscilla-chan took my hand and pulled me into the bathroom.

Inside, Mistral-san skillfully cleaned Priscilla-chan.
Priscilla-chan imitated her and lathered Nymia-chan with bubbles.
Nymia-chan didn’t seem like she disliked the action and obediently allowed herself to be scrubbed.

This left a deep impression on me.
None of these people are family, they aren’t even of the same race, yet they got along quite harmoniously.

I too cleansed my body before entering the bathtub.
Afterwards, everyone got in together.

In the temple, we all bath together in a large bath.
This one wasn’t as large, but having skin contact with others in a not-so-large bathtub felt quite comfortable.

Within the bath, Mistral-san explained about herself, Priscilla-chan, and Nymia-chan.
By no means would I have thought that Mistral-san herself wasn’t from the human tribe.

My, my, well, well, Ernea-kun, just what kind of incredible things have you been up to? Perhaps, you’re doing something even more amazing than Yuusha Ristia.

Did we talk too long? Priscilla-chan said that she felt hot, and abruptly disappeared before our eyes.

What just happened? The suddenness left me astonished.

A noise then came from outside.

Who!?

I jumped out of the bathtub.