A Runaway Villainess, Now Healing In An Enemy Country - Chapter 92

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【Chapter 92】

“…What? Growth?”

【You never even asked about that before, so how would you know! From what I’ve observed, this body grows stronger as the soul bond with the contractor deepens.】

The dragon glared at me with triangular golden eyes.

【And that bond strengthens the longer we stay together. If this body continues to grow like this, I’ll soon be able to take on that form you saw!】

“So you’re saying you’ve… grown?”

It doesn’t look like you’ve grown at all.

Of course, it hasn’t even been a month yet, so that would be natural. When I looked at it with suspicious eyes, the dragon bristled as if it might breathe fire at my face.

【I got taller! Only by a fingernail’s width, but I definitely grew!】

“Oh, yes. That’s right. How admirable….”

Only after I gave it two thumbs up and cooed at it a few more times did the dragon’s huffing finally subside.

Anyway, it seems like it absolutely has to stay attached to me, so I have no choice but to take it along. If it grows well, it might even display abilities worthy of a divine beast.

The luggage I packed was simple anyway. One communication device, two heirlooms stolen from the Duke’s mansion, and a broken ring. Adding a small dragon to that should be fine.

【If you don’t take this body with you, I’ll chase after you flying with these pathetically small wings…!】

“Older Sister.”

Lishie, who had suddenly picked up and held the dragon’s body, called out to me. She had been standing like a wooden statue while I packed, but now seemed to have made some kind of decision.

Her water-colored hair tied down in a single braid. An expression that was resolute rather than hardened. Her golden gaze, similar to the dragon’s, was straightforward. I sensed what words would follow.

“I want to go to the Empire with you too, Older Sister.”

“Lishie. As I said before, you….”

“I’m no longer the Countess. But I’m still a Baltres, aren’t I? The Prince’s… fiancée.”

Saying this, Lishie furrowed her brow.

“There’s nothing I can do in Belmayer, but I’ll definitely be helpful in the Duchy.”

“….”

“Right? Older Sister. It’s where I originally belonged.”

Her pleading voice and drooping eyes were quite earnest, so I fell into silent contemplation.

There was no denying that the current Lishie was somewhat of a floating existence in Winter Castle. What this child felt belonging to was me myself, not particularly Belmayer.

Then wouldn’t it be better for her to leave for the Empire at this opportunity and live as a princess of Baltres?

“…Lishie. Do you want to go to Baltres?”

The reason I had originally prevented Lishie’s return was because there would be nothing good about going back after losing her divinity. I was worried about her position as a vessel for the evil god, and the reactions of the Emperor and Temple.

However, the situation had changed once again. If I went to the Duchy this time to sort out the situation, and Lishie returned to Baltres rather than the Temple.

“…Yes. I’ll return to Baltres.”

Her tone was quite resolute.

As if pleased, the dragon nestled obediently in Lishie’s arms whined as if to help.

【This body needs this human too, contractor. Without her, who would pet, ahem, serve me!】

‘…Is this thing a dragon, a lizard, or a cat.’

It seems to have selected Lishie as its servant.

“Fine, do as you wish. Don’t you have anything to pack?”

I ended up readily agreeing. Lishie smiled brightly like a flower blooming and nodded vigorously.

“I don’t!”

“Then just hold that dragon properly and follow me.”

Now I have to travel while looking at uncomfortable faces.

I would move to the Duchy together with the search party that decided to withdraw from Drens. After arriving, I would first have an audience with the Emperor….

As I was thinking about what I had to do and was about to leave the study, Giselle, who stood with her arms crossed, muttered lightly.

“This might make someone a little jealous….”

“Hm?”

“You said no to master right away, but you’re taking that kid along. He’ll definitely be jealous.”

…Davuer? Of Lishie?

I thought of him, who would be having a conversation with Chessier at Drens’ outpost by now, and smiled subtly. It seems like this side is what I should be worried about.

Even coming here, I wondered if it was right to put those two together, but what can you do when one’s the Prince and the other’s the Duke. It’s their job to conclude this situation.

“…I’ll be going now, Giselle.”

“Take care of yourself, Irene. I’ll be waiting.”

When I waved as I left the room, Giselle smiled as if she had no choice. Soon Juansi, who had been standing like a ghost in the corridor, bowed with a shadowed face.

“Have a safe trip….”

“You came out to see me off even though you’re busy? Thank you.”

“You don’t need to worry about Winter Castle.”

I finished greeting the castle residents who were seeing me off, then called Jepi again to move to Drens.

When Jepi saw Lishie and the dragon following me, his lips stuck out and he grumbled ‘How unfair. I want to go together too,’ dawdling around.

When we arrived at Drens like that, Nishe gave me a warning that wasn’t quite a warning, saying I’d die if I died. He, who had decided to stand guard at the border for the time being, already looked like he had stayed up for three days and nights.

When the search party saw me and Lishie appear, they were so shocked their eyes nearly popped out. Perhaps there would be no moment in their entire lives as surprising as today.

On the other hand, Noaren was calm. Even seeing the woman he used to love to death, he only frowned as if feeling uncomfortable.

Around that time, Davuer, who had finished his conversation, approached me as soon as he saw me and took my right hand. Then he carefully carved a delicate magic circle along the ring mark on my index finger.

As I stared blankly at the black mist wrapping around my skin while forming patterns, he said dryly.

“Deus Ex Machina.”

“…I don’t know exactly what that is, do I?”

It’s not a phrase that fits a one-time summoning magic. Unless it’s the most overpowered magic in this world setting.

Come to think of it… he knows this phrase because of my past sayings too. If I had called the ring that, it must have been quite the magical artifact.

“Am I wrong?”

I looked at his expressionless face and smiled.

“No, you’re right.”

It means if I call using this, you’ll come to me, right? A cheat key that summons the great mage who commands the world’s greatest magi – that’s the right expression.

I swallowed the words about how I wished he’d stop using magic since it’s dangerous. Honestly, he didn’t seem like he’d listen anyway, and I was grateful he didn’t try to hold me back again.

If he had told me not to go here too, I probably would have given in to desire and said I didn’t care about evil gods or schemes, so sue me.

So I took a breath and said this. I’ll be back.

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