Chapter 255 So, What Should We Do Now？ Part 2️⃣
"Anyway, if that's the case, doesn't that mean Maya's theory is right?"
"Um, so the Dragonkin can get along with people who have the same type of abilities?"
"Exactly, big brother!"
'Kuu'
Centrena, who's supporting my back, said this to agree with me. I see. So that's why they chose me instead of Mom (Danna)?
"Well, it's not that simple. Jag-san has both fire and healing abilities, right?"
"Did you call for me?" Jag-san is looking at me with a teacher-like expression. I shook my head.
"...Yeah, that's right, Tatsuma-sama."
Her Royal Highness gave me some solid information. It's kind of amazing that Jag-san, who is actually better than me, is my student. I guess it's all about levels. It's nice to be respected.
"Don't worry. Your level is ten times higher than Maya and the others, right? So you're even more amazing."
"Not sure if that's comforting or not, Maya-chan. But there's still a mystery left."
"Yeah, there is."
"Anyway, if Danjeon-tan is more fire-type than earth-type, then you're in trouble."
"Oh, right. That makes sense. It's likely because of the colors."
"Yeah, yeah."
"But just because it's brown doesn't mean it's earth-type. It seems like there's more black soil around here than red soil."
I looked at Mother (Privia). She raised her eyebrows a bit, looking surprised, like she was thinking, 'Oh?' Then, at that moment,
"Tatsuma-sama. I'm back now."
"Maya-sama. Sorry to keep you waiting."
"Oh."
"Oh."
Dorchuneta-san and Berberiguru-san came back.
I see. So that look from Mother (Privia) earlier was because she sensed the two of them coming.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your hard work."
"Yeah. It's been a while. Good job."
Oh right, Mother is the queen now, isn't she? Mylavirna-san went back to being a princess. Apparently, this is how it's supposed to be. Mother (Privia) was the first princess after all.
Neta-san and Berberi-san know Mother. Even though they're like sneaky ninjas.
"Tatsuma-sama, may I report now?"
Neta-san glanced at Her Royal Highness, who nodded. I guess that means she's going to listen to the report.
I moved to sit next to Maya-chan.
"Okay, go ahead."
"From our side, the other side is northeast."
"Got it."
"To the left of the town, further outside the western wall, we found a place with a smell."
Maya-chan looked at me, smiling. I nodded back.
"Thanks. So what's next?"
"From the smell, I think there are probably 5 people. But..."
"Yeah?"
"It didn't seem like a graveyard; it looked like they were just buried carelessly."
"...I see."
"Hey, Neta-san."
"What is it, Maya-sama?"
"For example, if that town was completely on fire, would it affect that place?"
"No, I don't think it would."
"I see. So the Dragonkin wouldn't come this far. That's why it looks so messy. Right, Maya-chan?"
"Yeah. Let's go collect them later, brother."
"Sounds good. Thanks, Neta-san. Berberi-san."
""Yes.""
Neta-san and Berberi-san disappeared from in front of us. They're probably waiting somewhere.
"Alright, Maya-chan, will you come with me?"
"Yeah."
"...I'll join you, if that's okay."
Her Royal Highness also spoke slowly, like it was hard for her. When she gets excited, she talks a bit more, but this is how she usually is.
We stood up and went over to Jag-san.
"Hey, Master. The treatment is done."
"Yeah. Good job. 'Mana Recover.' Here, drink this too."
I took some mana tea from my inventory and handed it to Jag-san.
"Maya-chan, how is it?"
"Yeah. Everyone is free from Oso (Dreadful element) poison. Jag-san, great job!"
"Thank you very much, Maya-sama."
"...Jagrute, you're amazing, huh?"
Jag-san knelt down in front of Her Royal Highness, and Her Royal Highness was patting Jag-san's head.
"Thank you, Your Royal Highness..."
Wow, Jag-san is super shy. I don't even get this kind of reaction when I compliment them.
Is it because I treat Jag-san like a kid, or is Her Royal Highness actually older than mother (Privia)? But then again, there are stories where people act like this from young princesses or ladies, so I really can't tell.
But since Her Royal Highness seems to get along with Maya-chan, they probably aren't that much older. Or maybe? There are examples like Rosalier-san and Mylavirna-dono too.
"Well then, since the treatment for Your Royal Highness Mariajane and the investigation for Dorchuneta-san are done, let's retreat for now──."
"What are you talking about? There's no need to hold back, retreating here would be a bad move. Can Maya-kun really forgive those guys who took Tatsuma-kun?"
Whoa. Mother is smiling, but those fangs look scary.
"Of course, we're charging in, right? Brother, what are you saying?"
Maya-chan has a 'you messed up' look on their face. If you know that, then please stop...
"It was just a witty joke to lighten the mood. I'm just kidding."
I really messed up. I should have just made a pun instead of joking around. Anyway.
"Let's put the jokes aside. If 5 people are buried there, that means we have to reclaim that whole area, right? Maya-chan."
"Yeah, that's right, Mother."
"I'll help out too, even if it's just a little."
"You're already helping, brother. I mean, you were planning to join from the start, right?"
"Hahaha."
Maya-chan's sharp comeback. That's true. If mother hadn't come, we would still be getting bombarded.
"And, brother."
"Hm?"
"If no one is captured, then we don't need to hold back, right? We can go all out! We have to do this since we've been under a lot of stress."
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