The Moonlight Princess In The Land of the Sun Day
Episode 32 The Dragon Priestess

"Awaa, I really don't want to stay here... This is the first time I've seen him this close."

　Guy, dressed in white clothes that seemed to merge with the white bushes, muttered so in silence. Behind Guy was Zana, and behind him was Selene who was surrounded by several elven warriors. Selene, along with Butler, who was still restrained, was completely covered in a clean white cloth except for her face, making her look like a young boy. Apparently, this cloth has the effect of eliminating the existence of human Selene.

　As reported, the dragon that was at the place where Selene was captured was strolling in the forest where there were some white trees and bushes, lying on his stomach, and seemed to have too much free time.

"Okay, let's hold the little one as planned and see how he reacts."

"Wait a minute! Did you really sacrifice such a small child?"

　Zana attacks Guy's instructions.

"What are you talking about now? Whatever happens to little humans, it doesn't matter to us."

"Lied. If you're lying, it'll show up on your face, so I know."

"... disgusting"

　While cursing, Guy replied in embarrassment. They do not like it when humans enter their territory without permission, but they still do not like to put women and children in danger. Selene is an old man inside, so it's a fine line, but good or bad, Selene can only be seen as a good girl.

"By the way, there is no doubt that this little one and the dragon have a family relationship. It's too dangerous for us to go out.

"Yes"

　The one who responded to Guy's rude reasoning was not Zana, but rather Selene herself who was behind him. From Selene's point of view, the dragon had only come to pick her up as promised, so there was nothing to fear, but Guy was surprised by Selene's calm demeanor, which he could not imagine from his outer appearance. A dragon fears even an experienced elf warrior.

"Take off the cloth"

“Hey, are you really leaving?

"Heiki"

"……OKAY"

　Guy orders Zana to remove the cloth that wrapped Selene. The elves, who were good at handling magic, could hide in Shiramori and kill signs, but that was not the case with human girls. I can no longer run and hide. However, even though the last tool to protect her had been taken away, Selene smiled brightly.

"Bye bye"

　Selene cheerfully waved to the bewildered Guy and Zana and left the bushes. I can't see any fear or fear in that situation. He behaved as if he had come to pick her up.

　As Selene emerged from the depths of the bushes, the dragon rushed towards Selene while shaking its giant body.

"You're late! What are you doing to make me wait for me! Where have you been!"

　The red dragon shouted like it was about to spout fire, so Butler rushed in front of me.

"Wait for me, Red Dragon! There's a deep reason for this.

"What's wrong? Rat... I think it's called Butler. What's the problem?"

"Actually, this kind of thing happened ..."

"I understand, so that's what happened."

　Butler briefly talked about the circumstances since he was captured by the elves the other day. The elves, who were still hiding in the bushes, stared at the situation as if they saw something extraordinary.

"I've never seen a dragon as calm as a house dog..."

"Lied...? The girl followed the dragon!?"

　Guy and Zana looked like they had been pinched by a fox, and were only astonished at the sight before them. The great creature was a very strong――naga was sitting in front of a little girl, showing a nodding gesture. That's beyond their common sense.

　Butler, not Selene, was speaking, but I could not hear Butler's voice, and from Guy's and the others' viewpoints watching from behind, it seemed like Selene was following the dragon.

In other words, you were attacked by an elf and taken away. You mean that? can

"There's a way"

　After Butler explained a few times, the red dragon finally seemed to be able to swallow the situation. Selene was about the same, but the Red Dragon was even more stupid than Selene. After organizing the information, the dragon closed its eyes and took a deep breath.

"Guoooooooooooooo!!!"

　The dragon looked up at the sky and let out a terrifying roar. The air shook, and at the same time the red dragon slammed its huge tail into the trees. A large tree that must have been hundreds of years old collapsed like a matchstick.

"The White Forest! I know you're near here! Don't hide and get out! Otherwise, I will turn your sea of trees into a sea of fire!"

For the elves to understand, the dragon shouted in a voice different from Selene and the others. It seemed like he could not help feeling angry, and steam gushed out from his nose like a volcano.

"Hey, hey! For some reason, the dragon was really angry!?"

"I don't quite understand, but it looks like we've touched the dragon's scales."

　It seems that the humans they touch are the ones they should not touch. Guy clicked his tongue and wondered what was going on. No matter what I do, I can't help but leave now that the dragon told me to come out. To the elves, the dragon language was something akin to an oracle.

"I'm leaving. Zana, you guys stay here. If anything happens to me, then I'll ask everyone."

"... Uh, but!"

"I'm asking you."

　There is no time for Zana to stop him, and Guy jumps out of the bushes. While feeling intimidated by the overwhelming difference in strength, on the surface he behaved like a chieftain, kneeling on one knee in front of the red dragon on Selene's side, showing a submissive posture.

"Red Dragon-sama, I am the leader of the elves around here. My name is Guy. Did you call me?"

"You are the leader of the elves, or the current leader of the elves is very young. And you're pretty stupid."

"You're saying I'm young, but what do you mean by stupid?"

"I heard you tried to kill my precious offering. You're just a fool."

"Important presentation ...... Is this about this human girl?"

"Yes. I intend to keep this girl for 100 years."

"Exactly. For the sake of my bright future, I have decided to protect this girl."

　The dragon exaggeratedly said so and turned his face towards Selene. With a tense expression, Guy turned his gaze to Selene to confirm, and Selene nodded in agreement.

“(For 100 years.. wouldn't it be like saying that you would protect a human for the rest of his life!?)”

　Guy lowered his head in front of the red dragon and felt cold sweat running down his back. It was impossible for the elves to be protected by dragons for the rest of their lives. What else is Human.

　In addition, he says that Selene is necessary for the future of dragons. Who is this girl? We don't know who she really is, but there's no doubt that this girl they're dabbling in is an extraordinary existence.

　Selene is just Selene, a middle-aged man wearing the skin of a beautiful little girl you can find anywhere. No one can push into it.

"Well, for my sake as well, we need to punish the elves who hurt Selene."

"Red Dragon-sama! We Elves worship the Red Dragon-sama!

"Shut up! For the sin of trying to damage my property, pay with your body!"

　Guy panicked and raised his face. If the dragon power was used just a little, the elves would suffer tremendous damage. To the elves, she acted disrespectfully towards the dragon, who could be called the divine punishment agent, and the dragon-loving girl, who could be called the dragon temple girl.

　However, Guy was the head of the elves. We cannot simply accept our total destruction. How can I get out of this trouble? Guy rubbed his forehead on the ground and tried earnestly to apologize,

"stop"

　A voice like that suddenly sounded. Those were the words of Selene herself, who had been hurt by the elves. The Red Dragon was unable to understand Selene's thoughts and asked questioningly.

"The elves tried to kill you and Battler? Are you gonna let him?"

"fairy, bad, bad, other"

　'The 'bad guy' that Selene is referring to here, of course, is the prince**** Milano. First of all, she was deceiving herself with sweet words like a garden of lilies, which was why the situation was so complicated. The root of all evil is the prince. Anyway, I want him to get rid of it first. Elves are more victims.

　Chief Selene was just thinking about it. However, Selene's statement is more helpful to Guy.

"Red Dragon-sama, Selene. I'm leaving."

"Fumu, in other words, did you mistake Selene for a 'bad guy'?"

"Initially, we'll send Selene back in two weeks. If we knew that he was a Red Dragon messenger, we would not resort to violent means. Instead, we'll invite him as a guest."

　In response to Guy's reply, the red dragon was silent for a while, but before long he opened his mouth in seriousness.

"So, then I order you elves to send this girl back to the human village after two weeks. So let's ignore this case."

"Thank you for your kind words!"

　Guy lowered his head with the force of his face sinking to the ground.

"I'm done talking. Now I'm leaving. I have to do my daily routine."

"Eh, cho, ah ...!"

　There is no time for Selene to say, “Wait a minute!

"I'm busy. I will treat him with respect so that not a single mosquito bite remains until he returns to human form."

"Ha! As you said!"

　Guy answered the red dragon that was about to fly while still kneeling. Before anyone realizes it, Zana and the others also appear behind Guy, and everyone kneels in front of the red dragon and Selene, who is the target of his protection.

　From the point of view of the Red Dragon, sending Selene to the royal capital of Herifalte would mean twisting from the normal running path of――or rather, the flight path, so it was troublesome to hide in confusion, but, It seemed that the elves took the Red Dragon as an opportunity to redeem their honor.

"It's gone ......"

"He's gone..."

　And so, Selene and Butler, who saw the red dragon getting smaller and smaller, were brought back to the fairy village again, treating them with elaborate glassware, the opposite of the messy treatments they do in the rice fields.

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"Wahaha! Ehaha!"

　And three days later, Selene was naked and bowed. Selene and Butler, the "Dragon Priestess" who was returned to the fairy village, received the highest grade hospitality. In addition to food, clothing and shelter, they often bathe in the village's natural hot springs called Misogi, to purify themselves.

　Of course, it's not like Selene is a passionate shower lover. The by-products are important. The beautiful elves appointed by Selene, who called it necessary for misogi, washed Selene's body from toe to top with a few people. Wash Selene again. This is truly heaven.

　O world, this is a lily garden. Such a phrase appeared in Selene's head. Selene is a hybrid fusion monster of an old man and a girl who bravely challenges her wishes. Legendary creatures.

"Good"

　Selene, who has become shinny both mentally and physically, is now soaking in the bath alone and playing with things like making jellyfish by blowing air into tenugui. I don't know why, I don't feel like I need to go home like this. However, there was Arue who was taken prisoner in the royal capital. I can't stay here forever.

　However, it would be a shame to end this life in just two weeks. How can I live permanently in this Wonderland of Sake Pond Meat Forest?

　At that moment, an electric current flowed through Selene's mind, and a genius idea came to her mind. Why don't you ask the Red Dragon to bring Arue-nee-sama? Arue also has magical powers, so she can stay in Shiramori.

"Servant, please."

　When Selene came out of the bathroom, she wiped her hair with an evil smile. I don't have the confidence to speak well. Let's ask Battler to negotiate with the Red Dragon. Then, in this white forest, he and his sister would give a congratulatory message, and while the beautiful elf girls attended them, they would build a utopia in this land.

　Earlier, Arue said, "We are brothers, and women should not marry." However, this was a fairy village, and they knew nothing about human ethics.

"Gee!"

　Selene smacked her cheek with both hands to regain her spirit. Up until now, I had thought of a way to defeat the prince, and I could not sleep at night.

　Selene wore a loose white cloth like gown prepared by the elves and sat on a shiny throne adorned with colorful flowers. With a cup of fruit juice in his hand, he thought about his bright future.

　Prince's farewell, you must be happy yourself. Selene was immersed in the pleasure of showing off the serenity of such a powerful person.

　So, two days after Selene did whatever she wanted in the fairy village, Milan and the others returned to Herifalte.