
The sacred peak of the Kelbreth Mountains is the highest mountain range on the continent and is also the place where more than half of the dragon species become its habitat.
In addition to the red dragon and the black dragon, there are also types of flying dragons such as wyverns, earth dragons such as geodragons, and subspecies such as drakes. And at its peak were the Demon Dragon King and the Lightning Dragon King, who were renowned as the strongest dragon species other than the Dragon King Bahamut.
Flying between the craggy peaks, the plane continued its flight.
One could look down at the countless dragons that were gliding among the clouds.
If it was an ordinary flying ship, they would be directly attacked by the dragons. However, it was the flying ship that Areishia and the others boarded, and had received special permission from the Dragon King Bahamut.
Leaning against the fence on the deck alone, Ars watches the dragons flying free and carefree, as if the war on the continent had not affected their lives at all.
"After a year, I'm back here... I hope Bahamut isn't mad never visits her."
Because too many things happened, Ars never again went to the capital of the Dracunia Empire. Other than the first meeting, he had never seen Bahamut again.
"This is the first time I've seen so many dragons."
Areishia came and stood next to Ars.
"How is it done?"
"Um, not too many things were discussed this time. They taught me etiquette when they meet Dragon King Bahamut later."
In front of Ars, Areishia was not hiding anything.
"There's no need to hear their annoying advice. Act as usual, don't be too stiff."
"But—"
"It's okay, trust me."
Ars patted Areishia on the head and rubbed her blond hair.
"Um, I'm listening to Ars' brother."
Areishia nodded her head.
...
The Revenant airship at the military port in the Imperial capital of Dracunia, located at the mid-level of the Kelbreth Mountains.
Areishia and her entourage got out of the plane.
Compared to the imperial capital of Ordesia, the climate here was much colder.
Ars took off his jacket and put it on Areishia's shoulder.
"Thank you, Ars' brother."
"Together."
Witnessing the friendly interaction of the two, Elementalists stared at Ars with hatred in their eyes.
With Ars on Areishia's side, many of their intrigues and schemes failed. Of course, not all Elementalists had bad intentions, there were some who really wanted to bring world peace.
At that moment, a gigantic shadow appeared above his head.
Ars looked up to see the Dragon Emperor Knights, riding on wyverns.
(By the way, it looks like I've made their captain marry Ugly Bastard... It has been more than half a year, the haughty girl is probably pregnant)
He suddenly recalled Sophia Lancaster, the girl who had provoked him in the past, then he gave the suggestion to marry Ugly Bastard.
Ars noticed all the Dragon Emperor Knights were young women.
One of the women jumped down from the wyvern's back and stood in front of Areishia.
"Honored Holy Queen, welcome to the Dracunia Empire."
He bowed his head solemnly towards the group of Areishia.
"I, Luna Lancaster, the captain of the Dragon Emperor Knight, was assigned to guide Her Majesty the Holy Queen and all of you to the castle according to the Dragon King's orders."
"Sobviously. Thanks for the hospitality..."
Areishia lifted the tip of her skirt and bowed with courtesy in return. In his spare time, he also learned manners from a kind-hearted Elementalist
(If not mistaken, Sophia's last name is Lancaster. It seemed that the Dragon Emperor Knight had chosen a new captain, and it was also someone from the Lancaster family.)
After careful observation, Ars felt Sophia and Luna were somewhat similar, possibly siblings.
(I wonder how she would react if this girl knew I was the cause of Sophia disappearing and getting pregnant with a Ugly Bastard man.)
After living for so long, Ars does not care whether his actions are good or evil. All he cared about was whether it was interesting or not. After all, boredom was the greatest problem of immortal beings.
"...?!"
"We have prepared a dragon carriage to transport you to the castle.” Luna.
“Dragon train?” Ask Areishia.
Even though his hometown was the Dracunia Empire but he lived in a nameless village on the border. He doesn't know much about his own country.
“Well, it's like a horse carriage, just pulled by a dragon.”
...
The dragon carriage presented before the Areishia entourage was a much larger form of transportation than a horse carriage, enough for everyone to ride on. It was drawn by a subspecies of wingless dragon, a relative of the land dragon.
After Areishia and the others boarded the carriage, slowly the carriage walked forward.
The dragon carriage left the military port and drove along the main road leading to the capital. Other than the dragons circling in the sky, the scenery was not too different from the capital of the Ordesian Empire.
Intrigued by what was seen on the street, sitting next to Ars, Areishia continued to look out the window.
"After arriving at the castle, we will first pay our respects to the Dragon Monarch.”
Sitting opposite Ars, Luna said.
"That makes me nervous..." Areishia holds Ars' hand.
Half a year ago, she was just an ordinary shepherd girl, now she had met the King and Emperor of a country.
"Just relax, Bahamut doesn't really care about formality."
"Huh."
Hearing Ars call the Dragon Monarch without any honorary title, Luna glared at him while coldly snorting.
"Oh, I hope not to offend the Dragon Monarch." Areishia was still nervous.
...
"Greetings, Holy Queen and her companions. Welcome to the Dragon Stone Fort."
After they got off the dragon carriage in the front square of the castle, the female servant who served in the castle immediately came out to greet them.
Passing through the huge iron gate, Areishia, Ars, and the other Elementalists followed Luna to enter the castle.
"It's so big."
Areishia sighed in admiration.
The ceiling of the castle is designed to resemble a stalactite, with many crystals embedded to emit dazzling star-like light. Many dragon reliefs are carved on the walls.
"People unfamiliar with this place can get lost. Please be careful." Luna reminded everyone.
They keep moving forward. Shortly thereafter, the group reached a wide open space with a dome-shaped ceiling.
The Daughters of the Girl (Princess Maiden) in formal attire serving the Dragon Monarch lined the walls to welcome the arrival of Areishia.
"This is the throne room?” Ask Areishia.
"No, the throne room is ahead." Luna shook her head.
“Please make preparations here to meet with His Majesty.”
“Making preparations?”
Saying that, the Girls Daughters walked over while carrying baskets in their hands.
“What preparation?”
"Since you are about to enter before His Majesty the Dragon Monarch, you cannot remain dressed like this."
"No, it's okay to keep wearing these clothes. But—"
"However?"
"You must release ****** *****."
"...UHHHHHH!"
Hearing Luna's instructions, Areishia and the girls (Elementalists) cried out in surprise.
"Pufft—"
Ars almost laughed out loud hearing this.
(This reminds me of Fafnir in the anime [High School DxD], who likes**********Asia and cute girls... Why did I not know Bahamut likes to meet girls not to wear ***********?)
He decided to ask this question later to Bahamut.