The 5000-year-old Herbivorous Dragon

Here's the operation.

I order Laeko to ostensibly "leave the role of the messenger to me".

But Shayna, the companion, takes the Spirit with her.

And I decide that Mr. Spirit is more of a "family member of the evil dragon," and that Laeko is more of a "spiritual with tremendous power".

Shayna and Mr. Spirit are the only ones in the negotiating arena for support, and Leiko keeps them waiting for something delicious to eat elsewhere.

Me and Shayna were face-to-face in the reception room of the mansion, working out the maneuver mysteriously.

"... are you sure you're okay? Sure, this would prevent Laeko from placing unscrupulous orders, but wouldn't Laeko be suspicious if there wasn't any time to negotiate?

"It's okay. You're gonna have Laeko show you one flashy shot at the demonstration first, right? So, after that, I tell him," People in my country trembled at too much power and complimented the evil dragon completely without having to negotiate. "This development wouldn't be unnatural without negotiations, would it?

"Isn't that a bad idea? Wouldn't you be making terrible demands getting better and better?

"There, this"

Shayna lowered a box with gold decorations from a locked cupboard.

"What, that?

"My personal jewelry box. I'm going to give this to Laeko because it's the best national treasure in the country that's worth more than anything."

"... can you fool me?

"If I'm suspicious, I say this. 'Anyway, take it to the evil dragon.' Cause I know what it's worth. '-"

Oh, I roared.

No matter how suspicious Laeko is, if he says so, he will take it back to me first. So I said, "This is fantastic! If you give me ink, I'll convince you with Leiko.

"So, I hope the jewelry box sneaks back to me later. You can't have it, can you?

"Oh, you don't exactly give me that. Well, I thought you'd be sorry to have it."

"... Nevertheless."

Shayna narrowed her eyes as she peered into my face.

"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you're kind of evil dragon-like, aren't you? He's worried about his country."

I stretched my cheeks so hard that I laughed bitterly and fell back.

"Oh, yeah. 'Cause I'm tired of fighting. I will never lie about my invincible evil dragon, but I will try to forget to take care of people as much as possible. I repeat, it's never a lie."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Because I'm not suspicious or anything either. 'Cause you were intact fighting Raco earlier, weren't you? I can't believe you're okay with an attack like that without being pretty strong."

Shayna also takes care of it in a bit of a hurry. You must have been anxious that I was in a bad mood.

In fact, there's nothing wrong with my mood.

"Anyway, I'm sorry I put my hands on you. I want to live in peace, but Laeko has a no-line personality. Even if I say so, it won't stop."

"That's strange. You're a family member, aren't you, Leiko? Aren't you following the evil dragon?

"That kid has somewhere to work harder than he needs to... I'm not a bad kid, and I know you're acting for me. I'm a little presumptuous..."

Shayna tilted her neck. I can't help it. I don't think Raco is acting completely free will.

"I don't know, well. I kind of know Leiko's a good kid, too. Don't worry, Mr. Evil Dragon."

"Ugh, yeah. Please say hello, Shayna, because the Lord is the only one who can count on you. And Mr. Spirit."

When I bowed to Shayna's overhead spirits, they rattled my teeth. Probably targeted me for food, but I'll interpret it favorably as a willingness to consent.

"I'll take care of it. By the way, Master Evil Dragon, if you succeed in this, will you divide your powers with me for just a little while?

"Is that difficult?"

"Well. Am I lacking talent after all?

"Rather than that, Laeko is a special case. Not much of a reference to that kid. Yeah. I don't think I'll ever come across a case like that again."

It seemed unintelligible, but it wasn't a serious statement from the beginning to that point. "I'm sorry to hear that," Shayna gave up in a nutshell and rose from the reception couch with the Spirit on her shoulder.

"Then you have to get ready. Horses, luggage and..."

"Oh, wait, Shayna. I'm really sorry, but can't you ask me to travel on foot?

"On foot? The closest guard is a horse for two days. Walking's a little tight."

"Please, I want to do everything I can to make sure Leiko doesn't do anything weird."

"... is it safer to walk?

"Yes, I have a secret to keep."

Shayna frowned between her eyebrows, but nodded somewhat "well."

"If you're going to be okay with that, I don't know what's going to happen to you that I'm a little tired. So, what's the secret?

"Hehe. That's a secret, Shayna. To deceive your enemies, you start with your allies, right? If your lord has a bad preconceived notion, you may be able to understand Laeko's measures. So let's just try to get ready for each other."

I prayed to Shayna for a good fight, and went out through the back door of the mansion.

There, the grass dough I made the other day round the weed is still rolling unattended.

For the sake of secrets, I put all my weight on it and went on to crush it flat.

The next day.

As Shayna and Leiko journeyed from the garrison, I did not take a place of drop-off.

In the grass just outside the garrison. I wore crushed grass dumplings as a blanket of camouflage and watched the two of them trying to get on the road.

In case Leiko runs wild, I still can't leave.

The final secret was for me to sneak up on both of you.

"Evil Dragon Hall...? What are you doing?

And when I was hiding myself, suddenly Heisen called out and jumped up.

If you look closely, most of the sights on the spot, such as the soldiers in the drop-off, were directed towards me. Was it still impossible to deceive the eyes of the warriors?

"I'm so sorry. After all, were you dissatisfied with the fact that it was only the family members who invited you?"

"No, no, that's not true. It's just that, to be honest, I'm really worried about taking care of Raco alone. So, shouldn't we follow you to the critical point on the road? Of course, as it was in that letter, I won't go into the country."

"If that's what Lord Evil Dragon says, we have no stopping technique either... But the Evil Dragon Hall. What you look like now, I don't know what to say. I've just worn a little grass and it's all round from the outside. I'm sure the family has already noticed."

That's when I put my hand on Heisen's shoulder. If you think of anyone, it seems that Shayna has noticed me and turned back. Laeko is somewhat far away from eating waiting.

"What's up, Shayna?

"No, I'm talking about the evil dragon who's here. Leiko says something funny."

"The family lord?

"Yeah. 'Evil Dragon's following me,' if I say so."

Shayna kept staring at me like this.

"-" That's not evil dragon-like. The sincerity of the evil dragon who thinks of me as a relative is embodied. The real evil dragon is waiting for you to believe me '"

"Oh, then leave it at that"

Shayna has lightly poked at the physical confirmation of my flank, relieved by the usual raccoon interpretations of unlimited convenience.

Just like the other day, my voice leaked "oomph" at the itching.