Chapter 99: The Dragons Arrive at the Count Walker Residence ②
Translated by AmaLynne
Despite Alicia’s surprise that she could talk to a dragon, the red dragon family was then escorted to the largest guest room in Count Walker’s house.
At first, the red dragon said it was fine to go outside, but Jonathan could not leave the guest entrusted to him by the king outside, so he asked Sam and the entire Count family to come inside the house.
As a result, the red dragon nodded to Sam and the others’ persuasion.
Fortunately, the red dragon was humanoid, and the baby dragons were only about one meter long, so they could move around the mansion without any difficulty.
「My my, the dragon child is fun to ride!」
One of the baby dragons was moving with Alicia on its back, but Sam was tired of being surprised for good, so he pretended not to see it.
It turned out to be a day when Alicia, who is usually quiet and timid, turned out to have the most courage of all Count family.
It is a kind of talent that she, who has no combat skills whatsoever, can befriend a dragon that is treated as a natural disaster, and at the same time, Sam was impressed by how gentle and kind she seems to be.
Alicia became friendly with the mother dragon, and the red dragon accepted this as a good thing.
The dragons, being dirty, were led by Alicia to the bathroom.
「I will lend you some of my clothes. I am sure they will suit you, Red Dragon-sama.」
「Mm-hmm. I have never worn sleeves on a person’s clothing, but it is interesting. Thank you for all you do.」
They were happily conversing with each other as they did so.
The count’s bathroom is large, so there is no problem entering it with the baby dragons.
Deciding to leave the red dragon family to Alicia, Sam and the others decided to rest their tired bodies and minds.
「……What a surprise, Alicia-sama is.」
「Yes, very much. I am beyond amazed that my sister can be so fearless in dealing with dragons.」
Sam and others were sipping tea and catching their breath in the dining room.
Lise sipped from her teacup, admiring her sister’s guts.
「I am ashamed that as a father I could not see such talent in the shy Alicia.」
「Don’t be so downhearted, my dear. I too have always thought of Alicia as a shy girl.」
It was Jonathan and Grace who seemed a bit depressed.
As parents, they were more than a little shocked that they had failed to see the true nature of their daughter.
But Sam doesn’t think that’s unreasonable. Who would have thought she can have a conversation with a dragon?
The same is true for Lise and Erika, who had not expected it.
「Alicia has always loved dragons. She likes to read stories about them.」
「But it’s also amazing that she’s not afraid of the real thing. I thought I was going to pee my pants!」
「Come on, Erica, don’t be a baby!」
「Even your sister Lise was surprised!」
「I was surprised, but I didn’t pee my pants! Don’t say funny things in front of Sam!」
「Yes, yes, I’m sorry.」
Even a friendly little dragon is said to be as powerful as a high-ranking dragon.
For Lise and Erika, who have experience in combat, it may have seemed as if a terrifying threat had arrived altogether.
「I wonder if even Sword Saint could take on a dragon―――no, he never had a chance to fight one in the first place.」
「Not usually!」
「Sam fought well. And I’m glad you made it back in one piece.」
「Yes, it is! I was surprised when you said you were going to fight the dragon, but I’m relieved to see you back like this.」
「Thank you, Lise-sama and Erica-sama.」
As the sisters expressed their joy that Sam was safe, Jonathan and his wife, who had been depressed, looked up and smiled at Sam.
「After all the hectic events, Sam, I’m glad you made it back in one piece. And once again, well done on your status as a court wizard and most powerful position. Congratulations.」
「Sam keeps me on the edge of my seat, but I’m proud of you.」
「Thank you, master and madam!」
Sam was happy to see both of them praising him.
He could not hide his inner joy at being recognized by Ur’s parents.
「I thought I knew Sam was strong, but I guess I still underestimated him. I’m sorry.」
「No, the Masters were concerned about me, so no apology is necessary. Rather, I am sorry for causing you to worry.」
Sam himself is glad that all the Count family were concerned about him.
Jonathan said that he underestimated him, but it was also his fault for not properly showing all of his abilities.
Sam feels sorry that he has caused them so much worry.
「I would have liked to have invited Delight and the others to a celebration, but I’m sorry.」
「No, it’s just that it’s such an occasion.」
Delight and his daughter are not here because they have gone home.
Günther tried to follow them when they return home, but a servant at his parents’ house said,「Return home now!」, he reluctantly returned to the duke’s house.
All three men were happy for Sam’s safety and his victory over Albert.
In particular, Sinatra and his daughter, who had been humiliated by Albert, were even grateful to Sam.
「But now that you have become a court wizard and have the most powerful title in the kingdom, I would like to congratulate you in a grand way.」
「My my, dear. Why don’t you change your mind at a later date?」
「Well, I’d like to, too, but I’m not sure if I should let you get involved in this and that, but it’s also a problem to leave it alone.」
Jonathan seems to be concerned about the red dragon.
(I think they would join us if we invited them, but as the Master said, it’s not a good idea to get them involved in human troubles.)
We want the red dragons to relax and stretch their wings.
Jonathan is a good man, but not necessarily the other nobles.
There is no guarantee that there will not be people who will try to take advantage of the dragons, or that there will not be people like Albert and Marquis Gordon who will think that they do not deserve their share.
Considering the future of dragons, it was worrisome to let humans get involved more than necessary.
Besides, it was enough for Ur’s family to say「Congratulations」to him without having them throw a celebration party.
If you wish for more, you will be punished.
「By the way, master?」
「Yes?」
「Actually, the king told me that I did a good job defeating Albert, what does that mean?」
「What? Did His Majesty say that?」
「What does that mean?」
「No, I have no idea what that is.」
In response to Sam’s question, Jonathan took one look at his wife and daughters, who tilted their heads, and nodded.
「…I wouldn’t mind telling Sam or any of you. You know that Albert was an aristocrat, don’t you?」
「Yes. I heard about it before.」
「He was hostile to the royalist faction, of course, but behind the scenes, as in this case, he did whatever he wanted. These are the things His Majesty wanted to stop.」
「Uh-huh…」
「The reason they were able to put on such a big face was that they had the strongest fighting force in the kingdom. But now that they’ve lost that, they won’t be able to do anything for a while. Besides…」
「Besides?」
「The people who were involved in the kidnapping of the Red Dragon children will be severely punished. His Majesty would not show mercy to a person from a hostile faction.」
「What’s going to happen?」
Nobility is a very troublesome thing indeed.
While thinking about it, Sam asks.
「The ringleaders and key players will not escape the death penalty. They were responsible for the destruction of this country. No matter what anyone says, they will not be able to resist. They will have their houses demolished.」
「Wow.」
「Did you know that Albert was an Earl?」
「No. He was an Earl?」
Sam is surprised that such an ungraceful man had a noble title. It doesn’t suit him.
「All court wizards are given the title Earl. Albert originally came from a viscount’s family, but his own family will be held responsible since Albert is dead.」
「Oops.」
「He got what he deserved! He couldn’t get enough of making fun of Delight-sama, he even made a pass at Fran!」
「That’s just plain creepy!」
Both Lise and Erica snicker at the idea of Albert’s family being held responsible for their late son, as they should be.
Lise, in particular, seems to feel more strongly about this, since her friend had been bothered by Albert.
As for Sam, he would be relieved if all of Albert’s bloodline, which had harassed Delight and Fran so much, was destroyed.
It would have been troublesome if he had remained in the family and been subjected to recrimination.
「I was sure that His Majesty would personally inform me about Sam’s future. I’d like to ask you a few questions…」
「Yes?」
Jonathan asked Sam, a little hesitantly.
「Are you sure you want to keep Sam’s family name as Scheidt?」
「Well, I don’t particularly plan to change it, but why?」
Sam tilts his head, not understanding the intent of the question.
A closer look reveals that not only Jonathan but also Grace is looking at Sam with concern.
(What’s wrong with being Scheidt? I’ve gone to a lot of trouble to get the family name from Ur, and I like it.)
「I know that you were placed in an unfavorable environment in your family home. But you are essentially Samuel Reinbach. As long as you are given a degree, the family name will remain. That, I mean, do you want to keep that family name as Scheidt?」
「Yes, I’m not a Reinbach anymore.」
「……I see.」
「If it’s not too much trouble for you and your wife, I’d like to continue to be Samuel Scheidt. I would be more than happy to receive a title, and if the magical name of Ur will remain forever as the family name.」
Hearing Sam’s honest response, the Walker couple bowed deeply and expressed their gratitude.
「―――Thank you.」
Sam, who is not a parent, cannot imagine how much emotion was put into those words.
But Sam, in his way, wanted to maintain what Ur left behind in this world.
He was relieved that the parents had given their permission.
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