I Was Just Having Fun With The Time Limit - Chapter 93

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Three months ago.
There was someone secretly watching Kim Beolggwol shout “One more bowl!”
She was a woman with black hair and black eyes—a rarity on this continent.
Her beauty was so striking that people couldn’t help but steal glances at her.
Whether others looked at her or not, her gaze remained fixed solely on the Ratel.
“This won’t do. He’s going to get a stomachache like this.”
She gently bit her lip, fidgeting anxiously as she bounced her legs.
She was once known as the Black Flame Dragon who had nearly brought the world to ruin, but now she was simply a doting mother.
A voice reached her ears.
—This Sky Island is practically my lair. You promised not to cause trouble. You remember that, right?
It was a voice brimming with draconic power.
This was the voice transmission from Duke Robena, the Dragon of Wisdom, Ravina.
—Sister, please stop Arun. He’s going to get a stomachache!
—Where is Arun? Get your head straight. It’s not Arun—it’s Kim Beolggwol. Are you going to keep blurring the lines like this?
Among dragons, there existed an unspoken rule.
When a dragon transformed into another life form, that life form was to be respected as such.
So the Dragon of Wisdom Ravina was not Ravina but Robena, and Arun was not a young dragon but the Ratel Kim Beolggwol.
That was the proper way to treat them.
—But sister, you said he’s going to get a stomachache?
—He won’t die, so stop worrying.
—How can you be so indifferent about your nephew’s wellbeing?
—What nephew? Dragons don’t have nephews! Stop treating me with human perspectives.
—But you’re human now.
—Then the Ratel can’t possibly be my nephew.
Thunder crashed through Robena’s mind.
—No more arguing with words!
The way she said it made it sound like she was declaring “I’m done with petty word games. I’m just going to destroy the world instead,” and Robena trembled.
Robena let out a deep sigh.
—I’ll help make sure he doesn’t get a stomachache. So please, just stay calm.
—Really? You’ll do that?
—Your voice changed completely.
—Well, I love you, sister.
—If you love me twice, there won’t be a world left.
She found herself imagining the horrifying scenario of Sky Island splitting in two.
Robena sighed once more—a long, weary exhale.
—Please, grow up a little.
In any case, Robena had intended to meet Biatone due to her younger sister’s earnest request (?).
But Biatone came looking for Robena first.
“Teacher. I don’t often say things like this, but…”
“What’s wrong all of a sudden?”
“I came to express my gratitude.”
Robena’s body trembled slightly.
“It feels like it’s been ten million years since I last heard you say thank you.”
“How could a human live ten million years? Even dragons couldn’t live that long.”
“If one sets their mind to it, they could live ten million years. I simply choose not to.”
“How would you know that, Teacher?”
“…It was written in a book.”
“Which book? I’ve read more than you have, and I’ve never seen it.”
Biatone’s eyes narrowed.
Those eyes seemed to say ‘I already know everything, Teacher,’ and for some reason, Robena found herself irritated.
“If you came to say thank you, then just say it. Don’t nitpick my words.”
“I’ll make a special effort to do so.”
At Biatone’s utterly shameless attitude, Robena couldn’t help but laugh.
‘Being around that brat is always entertaining.’
Entertaining,
‘and somewhat cute too.’
Having been influenced greatly by the black flame dragon Kadelina, I found myself finding certain humans cute from time to time.
Robena shook her head internally.
‘I’m different from Kadelina.’
My sense of self as a dragon was already completely established.
Living in human form was merely a pastime.
There was no need to become too absorbed in an amusement.
“Take this to the Ratel.”
“What is this?”
“Well… it’s something like medicine that protects the stomach and intestines. You take it when you have an upset stomach.”
“No matter how I look at it, it’s a jewel.”
“It just looks that way.”
“What’s the principle behind it?”
“Just… if your teacher tells you to take it, then take it.”
“No, it’s just that I’ve never seen anything like it in the human world, so I’m curious.”
It was as if Biatone was saying ‘you’re not human anyway.’
Before Robena could even ask what, Biatone quickly continued.
“So I just need to deliver it to the Ratel, right?”
“Yes.”
Biatone swiftly snatched the jewel and bowed gracefully.
“I shall accept your words, Teacher. I’ll deliver it to Kim Beolggwol.”
* * *
Isabel was staying in the finest accommodation on Sky Island, in the topmost suite.
Before visiting Isabel’s room, Biatone met with Narmore first.
“Research this for a moment.”
Kim Beolggwol will certainly suffer from stomach troubles.
Still, I need to endure it a little longer.
“What is this?”
“It appears to be an extremely rare jewel. I’ve never seen anything like it before, but some special being gave it to Kim Beolggwol and the Princess.”
Did they really give such a jewel merely to cure Kim Beolggwol’s stomach troubles?
I didn’t think that was the case.
If I wanted to cure stomach troubles, I could simply obtain a high-grade potion from the temple.
This place was entirely Robena’s domain, and acquiring a single potion in secret wasn’t particularly difficult.
‘What is my teacher’s true intention?’
The jewel that healed the ratel’s stomach troubles must be genuine magic.
However, beneath that surface, something was hidden.
The perceptive Biatone didn’t miss it and carefully examined the jewel together with Narmore.
After some time passed, Narmore muttered in a daze.
“I’m not certain, but… it seems to be one of the materials I’ve been searching for?”
“Really?”
“Yes. With this, I believe I could make the Teisabel Teleportation Gate even more perfect.”
“I see.”
Biatone took the jewel and sought out Isabel’s room. After all, the jewel’s owner was Kim Beolggwol.
To take it, I needed Kim Beolggwol’s permission.
‘Did the stomach troubles get severe?’
As expected, Kim Beolggwol’s entire body had turned red, and she was suffering greatly.
Isabel was genuinely worried about Kim Beolggwol.
She spoke with a sorrowful expression, as if bearing all the world’s pain alone.
“Teacher Biatone. Bumblebee seems to be in a lot of pain. Couldn’t we obtain a healing potion or something?”
“We could obtain one, but I won’t.”
“Why? Is it because you’re not close with Bumblebee?”
Biatone spoke with Isabel while secretly transmitting his voice to Kim Beolggwol.
-Listen carefully, Kim Beolggwol.
Robena told me to give this to you. If I don’t follow through, Robena will be angry.
I needed a legitimate way to use this jewel properly while not disobeying Robena’s words.
-This jewel can cure your stomach troubles. But on the other hand, it could be an incredibly valuable jewel for Princess Isabel. If you consume it, your stomach troubles will be cured, but a wonderful opportunity for the Princess will vanish into thin air. That would be terribly sad.
Meanwhile, Isabel continued speaking with an earnest expression.
“I know Bumblebee is somewhat fierce and not close with Viscount Biatone. But she’s my friend. My friend is also your friend, isn’t she? So why are you saying you won’t obtain a potion?”
Seeing such earnest eyes, Biatone nearly handed over the jewel without thinking.
The thought crossed his mind to just cure Kim Beolggwol first and worry about everything else later.
‘Ah, that was dangerous.’
Isabel was simply too lovely and adorable to ignore.
They say cuteness is the most frightening thing… my heart ached terribly.
-If you endure your stomach troubles for a bit, it will be an enormous help to the Princess. Only if you agree can I transfer the jewel’s ownership to her. While your stomach rumbles a little, the Princess will seize great fortune.
Biatone spoke.
“So, I mean, a little stomach upset like that should be manageable. Because a Ratel is a Ratel, after all. They’re incredibly resilient. Isn’t that right, Kim Beolggwol?”
Hearing that it would be of great help to Isabel, Kim Beolggwol made a decision.
[Of course.]
[Agreed.]
Biatone smiled broadly.
In the end, he had legitimately obtained ownership of the gem.
-Best of luck to you, Kim Beolggwol.
Thus, Narmore received an enigmatic gem from Biatone.
True to Biatone’s word, it was a type of gem that didn’t exist in this world.
Narmore researched the gem.
That research was conducted alongside Marco Yurmiel, the Empire’s foremost appraiser.
“My goodness, it’s the ‘Thousand Eyes’ gem—something recorded only in our family’s private records. Even our founder, the master craftsman Sebastian, merely mentioned it in passing. Yet here it is, actually existing…”
Marco continued to marvel as he examined the gem, then asked a question.
“Are you requesting an appraisal through the Imperial Palace archives?”
That wasn’t the case—someone simply gave it to me.
Unable to say that, I asked instead.
“What exactly is the Thousand Eyes that makes you so astonished?”
“According to the records, it’s a gem that instantaneously copies a specific aura matching certain conditions and disperses it throughout the surrounding area.”
“Can it prevent stomach upset with this?”
“In theory, it might be able to amplify some aura that cures stomach upset and spread it throughout the entire body.”
“If it’s theoretically possible, then has anyone actually used this as a digestive aid or stomach medicine?”
Marco jumped straight up from where he stood.
“Absolutely not! Who would use such a precious treasure in such a manner? That would be nothing short of an insult to House Yurmiel!”
“Are you truly certain no one would?”
“If anyone did, it would only be that mad Radiant Dragon Kadelina from legends.”
“I see. Understood.”
The black flame dragon that had pushed the continent to the brink of destruction—mentioning the Radiant Dragon Kadelina was essentially the same as saying it was impossible.
But then, Marco glanced around and lowered his voice.
“I have a discreet proposal. Would you care to hear it?”

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