Chapter 271
Resolution
Translator : PolterGlast
Since I've come to understand Norman and Dorothy's
situation, I plan to have Norman change little by little. Partly because
he has trauma, his mental state won't change that easily, so I'll patiently
continue to discuss things with him... Today, I plan to head to Bane's
place. Since we've put the word through to the Wishul Kingdom via Spencer,
it should be easier for Bane to make his moves too. Because there's even
a possibility he's already been able to make his move, I intend to visit him
for the time being, including to give various reports.
Leaving today's request to Ginia and Aoi, I headed
to the Old Abandoned Road alone. Welcomed by the Ghost Wizards as usual, I let
myself be guided to the mansion. And, after playing lightly with the Red
Dragon, I came to Bane's room.
「Graham-sama, thank you for visiting! I have been waiting for you.」
「We had a discussion, after all. I
came today to report on that as well. ...What happened to the Wishul Kingdom's
soldiers?」
「Since a few days ago, the soldiers
near the border have completely pulled back. Just in case, I thought it would
be better to act after receiving your report, Graham-sama, so right now
we are only keeping watch and haven't deployed any monsters.」
So Bane had indeed noticed that the soldiers had
pulled back. On top of that, I'm grateful he waited on standby until my
instructions were given.
「As long as you don't initiate
anything, Bane, I don't think the Wishul Kingdom will make a move
either. Therefore, I don't mind if you deploy the monsters. Though I want you
to keep it inconspicuous.」
「Understood. I will sequentially
deploy the monsters placed under my control. I will strictly disperse our
forces and adopt a formation where masters are placed in the east, west, south,
and north, just like before.」
「I'd appreciate it if you did that.
For now, that's all for my report.」
He probably means he will intentionally create the same
situation as when the Berserk Bear of the West, the Red Ogre of the South, the
Silver Golem of the North, and the Dead Priest of the East—Bane—were
glaring at each other in a state of equilibrium. If it becomes known that
everything is moving as a single organization, suspicions of the Demon King's
Army will arise like this time, but he probably thinks that if he makes it look
like they are fighting on the surface, it won't become a problem. I think it's
amazing that he even arrived at this idea, but the fact that he can put it into
practice is nothing short of impressive. I keenly realize now that not dealing
the finishing blow to Bane when we first faced off and pulling him in as
an ally was a huge correct answer.
「I have something to discuss from my
end as well, if that's alright?」
「Of course. Has there been some
movement from the Demon King's Army?」
「No, no movement from the Demon
King's Army has been seen. What I want to consult with you about is regarding
the Red Dragon.」
Hearing those words, I immediately understood what Bane
wanted to say. It's about the matter of the Red Dragon's growth speed
being tremendous, and it soon becoming impossible to hide on this Old Abandoned
Road. I was surprised when I met it today too, and I am quite astonished by the
dragon's growth speed. Partly because this place is close to Biodasdal,
if it grows any more than this, its existence will definitely be exposed. The
Guild Master has been handling things well and taking consideration so that
people don't approach, but... The moment an eyewitness report of the Red
Dragon comes out, it won't be something we can keep hiding.
「The matter of its growth speed being
too fast, huh. I just met it a little while ago too, but it's grown so much
that it's clearly obvious even in this short period of time.」
「Yes. The mansion is becoming
cramped, so it will soon have to live outside, but when that happens, the
danger of it being discovered will increase. Therefore, we either move it to
another location, or...」
「Or move it...? Do you have some
other plan?」
「It's a choice between two options,
the other being having you bestow a name upon it, Graham-sama. There's a
possibility it will become even larger, but in my thought, I believe it might
transform into a humanoid form.」
「In a similar feeling to you, Aka,
and Yoru, Bane?」
「Yes. If it becomes humanoid, the Red
Dragon can also remain here, after all.」
It's not impossible as a possibility, but there's also the
exact possibility that it gains power and grows even larger. Besides, even
though dragons are already said to possess power, I also have anxieties about
whether it's okay to grant it even more power.
「Is it really okay to give it a name
and bestow it with power? Personality-wise, I don't think it would rebel, but
the possibility of it possessing power that surpasses yours is higher, isn't
it, Bane?」
「I highly welcome that. It's a good
thing for the power of those who adore you to grow stronger, Graham-sama.
Besides... I will not lose easily either.」
Saying so, Bane floated a fearless smile. It seems
he's constantly conducting magic research, so he probably has the confidence
that he won't lose even if the Red Dragon gains power.
「In that case, I guess I'll name the Red
Dragon. What are we going to do if it ends up getting bigger instead?」
「In that case, I intend to have it
make Marx Mountain its nest. If it's that place far away from human
habitation, it will be fine even if it causes a commotion.」
「If you've thought that far ahead, it
seems it'll be fine. Is it okay if I name it right now?」
「Of course. I leave it in your hands.」
I've been trying not to name it, but in the end, it turned out that I'm going to name it. Well, "Red Dragon" was hard to call it by, and if it becomes humanoid, I'd be thankful for that too. Now then... what should I name it?
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