Disciple of Immortal

Act 4: Chapter 26: Report to Raigan

Due to Yorna's plea, we decided to save Mitsuru who was about to die due to being crushed under the rock again.

I mean, how could we abandon him after seeing Yorna carry him on her back and bowing her head so many times, begging us to save him?

「Yorna-san… Is such a poor girl. She has to carry such a person across the peach dragon village.」

Said Pomera as soon as we left the 《Dragon's Jaw》.

After some twists and turns, we completed the 2nd trial.

After we go back and report the result of 2nd trial to Raigan, we should be able to take the 3rd trial and go on to meet the Dragon King.

But… I certainly felt that my gait had become heavier.

I mean, it's not like we could lie to Raigan about the fact that we tore down the dungeon for the 2nd trial.

At worst, we might get kicked out of this village, there was a high possibility that we might fail to keep our promise to Ramiel.

When that happened, I might have no choice but to tell Ramiel's problem to Raigan before we left the peach dragon village.

Well, I got this feeling that Raigan wouldn't understand my worry but, maybe I should try to talk about this matter to Mitsuru, another human from the outside.

Ramiel didn't seem to have credibility in Peach Dragon Village due to her low level, that was the reason why she escaped from the village without trying to convince everyone.

We went to Raigan's house immediately.

The dragonfolk's employee brought us to meet Raigan in the parlor room.

「You lots returned a whole lot faster eh! What's the matter? You seem to lost your liveliness from the 1st trial!」

Said Raigan, his voice was filled with sarcasm.

「Well, I guess things aren't going too well on your side! Gahahahaha! Now you understand that the 2nd trial isn't as simple as the 1st trial! What do you think? Is the 2nd trial a bit too hard for you?」

「Uhm… About that, we want to offer our apology. The truth is, we…」

When I was choosing my words carefully, Raigan shook his right index finger to the sides.

「Tchtchtch.You feel that something is amiss right? Hah! I know about that too! That's a natural occurrence! Are you trying to go in expecting that nothing like that will happen? Someone like that is useless in real combat! The theme for the 2nd trial is response to the ever-changing situations! Something like a trap, strange monster, and unexpected situation! Do you think unexpected situations won't arise during important battles? Or are you trying to tell me to adjust the difficulties of the trial? Hah, don't make me laugh! You might've been under the impression that you guys are strong on the outside but, I guess that's all to it since you guys gave up so easily!」

Raigan had already started his preaching with an annoying smile on his face.

Ergo, there was one thing I wanted to tell him.

"You're mistaken, we're not coming to talk about that dumba*ss!".

It seems that our failure in the 2nd trial was far more important to Raigan than what happened to the dungeon.

「Accomplish your goal under any kind of situation! That's the importance of this 2nd trial. The trial of the dragonfolk isn't as naive as the one imposed by the human! Well… It seems this trial gave you guys a run for your money.」

Hearing those words, I unintentionally stood up.

Raigan's body twitched upon seeing my sudden action.

「I-I-Is something the matter!? Do you have any complaints!? I won't allow you guys to retake the trial immediately! If you want to retake the trial, you have to train for a while first! Well, even if you retake the trial, it doesn't change the fact that you lots got frightened and escaped during your first take on the trial…」

「Yes! That's right, Raigan-san! I also agree with you that this trial is meaningless unless you use your wits and strength!」

「… Eh? Y-Yeah. It's good that you understand. Well, the matter that happens during the 2nd trial is inevitable but, there shouldn't be any problem if you do your best in the 3rd trial. It won't change the result of your 2nd trial though.」

Raigan seemed to raise his guard when I stood up but, it seems he finally felt at ease upon seeing me understand his intention.

Thus, he folded his arms and nodded twice.

「Sorry… Uncle Raigan. Philia destroyed the dungeon.」

Said Philia while bowing awkwardly at Raigan.

The color drained from Raigan's face the moment he heard those words.

「W-What are y—」

「Sorry, the truth is, I'm the one who said that it might be easier to go down if we break the floor, that's why we…」

Raigan looked at me with a dreadful look on his face.

It was truly an indescribable face.

「B-But, uhm, since Raigan-san said so, we should go to the next location of the trial immediately!」

「T-That's not what I mean! F-Fools… All of you are such a fool! What do you think you're doing to the 《Dragon's Jaw》!?」

Raigan raised his voice.

「Sorry… The floor is tough…」

Said Philia while swinging her fist in the air with a downcast face.

Raigan face wrinkled up as he glared at Philia's fists.

During such awkward silence, I took out three 《Dragon Eye Crystal》 from my magic pouch.

「Uhm… Just in case, we brought this to the lowest floor. If possible, please appraise this…」

The crystal rolled over on top of the desk toward Raigan's direction.

Raigan picked up the 《Dragon Eye Crystal》s in a hurry and brought it up in front of his face.

「W-what's with this redness! I never heard that they could turn this red! Could it be that you guys are arrived down till you met the 《Red Violence; Titan》 that locked up by the first Dragon King-sama on the lowest floor!」

「… It is already dead. Killed by a falling rock.」

「Aah, so that's the case…」

Said Raigan with a crestfallen face.

「Are we… Not supposed to do that?」

I decided to ask directly.

Raigan showed an agonizing face when he heard my question but, he finally shook his head.

「… I have nothing to say if you broke the floor with raw strength. I just wish that you never go into the 《Dragon's Jaw》 again, ever.」

「… Thank you very much. We are reflecting on our recklessness this time.」

The three of us bowed apologetically to Raigan.

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