Chapter 192 Familiar Form
When I stepped forward, Failroud-san spread his wings widely. His folded wings are quite large. Yeah, I don't see any black stains. He showed me movements that seemed like he was flapping his wings slowly.
"Huh? This should be quite painful... why is that?"
"Well, I made the pain go away. Specifically, I treated the Oso (Dreadful element) poison."
"Huh?"
"I don't actually have magic to transfer pain to that man. I'm more of a Healing Attribute magic user. At least, that's how it's seen."
"Wait a minute... 'ghdhdh'"
Failroud-san muttered something in a low voice. After that, he flapped his wings slowly and a gentle breeze began to blow. Then his body started to rise up towards the ceiling.
"It's a rather nostalgic feeling. Could it be happening again――"
"Shh"
I put my index finger to my mouth and pointed towards the barn with my other index finger. We need to be careful in case that guy, Bergalide, wakes up.
"Ah, right. I completely forgot. By the way, why is Tatsuma-san here?"
"Come to think of it, I completely forgot. I seem to have been abducted by that man."
I quickly explained what happened that day, leading up to falling from the sky. Failroud-san informed me about the situation in the Celestial Race's country, so we started discussing why I was abducted together.
"I see. Oh, he's growling."
"Yes, he's tougher than it looks."
"Is there a prison cell or something around here?"
"If we go to a slightly larger town, there is a place where he can be held. There's a kind of prison there."
"I see. Should we go there? If things continue like this, what's important is 'that'."
"That's right. Please wait a moment while we prepare."
"Understood. Oh, please keep this a secret."
I pointed to Feilroud-san's wings.
"Understood. I can't make the judgment alone, so I'll seek guidance from my boss."
"As expected."
"I apologize."
"No worries."
I'd like to check my smartphone, but causing a commotion over an unknown Magic Tool in a foreign country would be troublesome. So for now, I'll endure until I get accommodations. No need to rush; I'm free after all.
After a short wait, the barn door finally opens.
"Thank you for waiting. We're ready now, let's proceed."
"Yes."
When I enter, the cart carrying Bergalide isn't there. They must've taken it out for transport. A gust of wind blows in from outside. It seems like it's snowing moderately.
I quickly took out a cloak from my inventory. It was a black cloak like Rosalier-san's. It's actually quite warm.
When I went outside, I saw a familiar shape. I could see red feathers. I thought it would be tough for a carriage in this snow, but I didn't expect...
'Guu'
"Could it be a running dragon?"
"You know about them?"
Should I keep a low profile? No, my identity is already known in this village, so it's fine, right?
"Oh, um... I also have one. A black one and a white one."
"Really?"
"I, um, am related to a royal family in a certain country, and..."
"What?!"
"Shh."
"Um, I'm sorry."
"I did something stupid and got kidnapped at the Watterhill's. Because of this guy..."
"I-I see."
"When I remembered it, I got angry. 'Rev-Middle-Recover,' 'Rev-Middle-Recover.'"
"――Guhh, guhoho, buffo."
From his crotch and mouth, mysterious liquid is dripping. Oh no, a terrible smell is wafting through the air.
"Wow, this guy really leaked something outrageous. We have to stop the source of the smell. 'Regenerate.'"
The leaked substance starts to retract as if rewinding. Most likely, the unpleasant thing in his pants returned back into Bergalide's body. Now the smell is gone.
Failroud-san probably understood the situation perfectly since he was watching, so he's a little disgusted.
"Merciless, isn't it... "
"Hahaha"
The red running dragon lay down and carried us. I sat down behind Failoud-san.
"This is my partner, his name is Garuforeda."
"Oh, I see. Garuforeda. Nice to meet you."
'Guu'
"Garuforeda, I asked you to take us to Zeist Town."
'Guu'
As he slowly got up, he began to walk step by step.
"Looks like he really understands our language."
"Yes, running dragons are indeed very intelligent creatures, sometimes even more so than us humans."
They have saddles but no reins. The saddles are just there to hold on so people don't fall. Both Centrena and Alesion were like that too. Since they understand words, there's no need to control them. In fact, they probably only allow trusted individuals to ride them.
"We need to hurry. Garuforeda, please."
'Guuu'
Garuforeda spread his wings and lightly hopped. Oh, it's going to glide after all. Uh-oh, the cart behind us is tipping and Bergalide almost fell off. But it seems to be tied down with ropes, so it's not going to fall.
"This is because we can't fly and we live in areas where it snows for a long time, so we do this."
"I see."
"And since it's difficult to transport crops with horse-drawn wagons, we raise running dragons, which are also resilient to the cold."
Raising running dragons? Oh? Could it be that this place is...
"Um. Aren't you guys called Dragonkin by any chance?"
"Yes, we are just regular people and not a dragon-like species. However, the people of Arlheave are indeed called Dragonkin by those outside the country, so there is no mistake about that. Perhaps it's because we have wings that can't fly and also raise Running Dragons."
According to Failroud-san, they do have horns, but they don't have scales anywhere on their bodies or tails like dragons.
He says I can see small scale-like things at the base of their horns. Of course, it's hard to see them because they are covered by clothes, but I can also see them a little at the base of his wings.
Looking at just his wings, I might get a dragon-like image. Also, because they raise Running Dragons and are always with them, they call themselves the people of Arlheave, 'humans.' But outsiders call them Dragonkin. It makes sense, I think.
But, you know, they have eyes that look like Centrena's. I wonder what that means? Maybe they really are not Dragonkin but dragonewt race. The difference between a dragon and a dragonewt?
I doubt it, but could they be mistaking the Celestial beings' wings for scales? Maybe I should discreetly ask next time?
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