The Dragonslayer

By the time they returned to the village, everything had ended.

Cordovas soldiers invaded. A platoon from Cordova ordered the village to subordinate, ordering them to submit a hostage as proof.

It was a warning.

She blew off the head of the soldier that did such a horrible thing to the gentle Ojii-chan.

Irina overran the enemy with an overwhelming force and Maal set the villagers that couldnt fight free.

The beastkin that could fight did so as well.

There were people who had sustained severe injuries. Even so, they were able to be healed with recovery magic. But those who stopped breathing completely

Among them was the village chief that talked with Ria about the beastkins future on that night.

Their families weeped and howled in front of them. Violently. Perhaps, they were desperately trying to endure their emotions.

Ria watched on from a little distance away.

Towards Rias cold voice, everyone nearby turned towards her.

They didnt stop. They wouldnt forget this feeling.

The war was about to begin.

The Manesh kingdom wasnt really a kingdom.

Due to the millennium one thousand years ago, excluding the areas around the empire, human society practically collapsed.

One person, Leyte Anaia, founded the Casalia kingdom.

One of Maneshs feudal lords separated from Anise and was enfeoffed into a duke by the king at the time, establishing the Manesh dukedom.[]

Since they had married the Casalian royal family many times, it wouldnt be wrong to think of them as semi-royal.

But now that they improved their armaments and increased their war potential, they started trying to approach Casalia.

Now, even though this was Rias take on it, it was still puzzling to her.

And though it was a bit confusing despite being the cause herself, she became the ogres queen without being recognized by Casalia.

When she passed through the ogre village on her way back to Anise, she was told the state of affairs when all of the ogre tribes elders recognized her.

At any rate, there was no way Ria would feel like calling herself an independent sovereign from Casalia. At most she would be made a titular duke, shed be fine with being recognized as a head of family.

Cordovas invasion was stopped for the time being. If she could destroy Cordova, they just needed to weather the storm known as the millennium.

A new order would be born so long as they could make it through the millennium. At that time, Ria would entrust the political power to someone and go out to travel.

In any case, Ria wouldnt birth any children. Even if she established a country, itd just be a single generation of Ria.

Manesh, huh. Isnt the Dragonslayer there?

Though there are wonderfully strong dragons, they can lose.

Beasts compete with other beasts to kill each other, so it couldnt be helped that humans would also contest against dragons. Such was the way dragons thought of the subject.

Such were the living things known as dragons.

But the heck, why would someone feel like attacking a dragon?

Truthfully, neither did Ria nor Carlos. Irina knew a lot about it though. Well, perhaps its better to say knowing about them would be natural?

Maneshs governing body racked their brains about what to do about Cordovas military might, turning to a prohibited magic.

It was the magic to summon heroes.

With Rufus-samas vigorous developments in magical knowledge and enlightenment, I wonder if it leaked from there somehow?

Lulu pictured her deceased teachers face.

At any rate, Dark Dragon Valis ordered a dragon to go attack Manesh so that they wouldnt so simply summon a hero.

But then something Valis didnt plan on happened.

Even though theyre said to be elite, they were human. In order to truly fight against a dragon, they needed five people.

The three people remaining were called Dragonslayers. However, one of them was not front from there. Where they came from wasnt known.

Gonbei.

Ria looked at Serges face. They were obviously a reincarnated person.

Serge predicted such a thing.

There was a magic city at the foot of Mt. Cyrus with an institution that taught magic established in it. Many mages gathered there from across the continent, working hard studying.

If it really was the Great Sage Azelford, they certainly should be able to defeat a dragon. It wouldnt be strange even if they had knowledge concerning reincarnated individuals.

At any rate, its because he fought together with the hero against the previous millenniums demon king.

Then theres the Queen-sama?

Shes called the Queen of Dragon Eyes, I wonder if she has the Dragon Eyes gift?

If its the Manesh royal family that married those from the Casalian royal family that inherited dragons blood, it was a Gift that could appear.

Shizuna chipped in. Fighting against a dragon was a dream for warriors.

Incidentally, it seems that queen Guinevereevaded the royal palace until a dragon invaded.

But now that shes become a queen shes actually quite charismatic. She was splendidly ruling the kingdom.

From what I heard, shes a through and through tomboy though.

Since Ria was part of a royal family, she had information on other countries royal families.

As for me, I know most about the woman named Carla.

Carla Raparb Uslan. She was sixteen years old at the time. Shes now the commander of the queens elite guards. Its said that she is also employed by the marquis.

She then became the best friend of Guinevere,a princess at the time. She fought together against the dragon, defeating it.

A magic swordsman huh? The same as me.

Well, if we can forge an alliance, I might be able set up a contest

She wouldnt be able to escape the bout against Ria. He couldnt suppress his sympathy for the woman named Carla.

Everything would have to wait until they actually met. Ria concluded it like that.

The territory of Manesh was a place where there were many humans. Ria gave herself an image change.

She wasnt just now breaking out with a case of chuunibyou, though. This was a necessity.[]

After entering human habitation, various troublesome things popped up so she made a mask that would cover the top part of her face.

Beautys a sin.

And so, the group safely arrived at Manesh. Though Ria, who was hiding her face, was stopped at the castle gates, she showed them the dagger that bore Casalias royal crest. It was pretty helpful.

While Carlos sent a messenger to the royal castle, Ria spoke.

Despite their room coming with its own bath, Ria said that.

This was one of the wonderful facilities Manesh built.

Though Shizuna muttered to herself in amazement, Ria whispered in her ear.

Since Irina wouldnt separate from Maal, Ria took a double room with Shizuna.

Her lower region readied itself as she recalled that night.

However, Shizunas expectations would be dashed.

They left for the public bath while carrying bathing supplies. It was good when the bathtub was huge, everyone would talk with each other.

Carla-sama

Carla-sama!

Many people riding horses were going down the center of the road towards the royal palace. In the lead, was her.

With one look, she understood.

Every pedestrian stopped walking, burning the image of this woman into their minds. They were murmuring her name incoherently.

To say it simply, she was too beautiful.

No, not like she was enthralled.

Her blue eyes were clear like the boundless sky.

She silvery hair flowed in the wind like sparkling stars.

Ria invoked her Dragon Eyes in order to learn more about the woman.

Carla Raparb Uslan.

Level 198.

Though level 198 was amazing, that wasnt what all.

The problem was her gift.

[Dragons Bloodline]

Yes, she had the Dragons Bloodline.

Limb Regeneration, Organ Regeneration, Herculean Strength, Roar, Intimidation, Sixth Sense, Dragons Fighting Spirit, High Speed Regeneration, High Speed Recovery, Spacial Grasp, Ultra Attraction, Magical Power Perception, Limit Break, Breath Reduction, Robust Health, Perpetual Youth, Diamond Body, Magic Resistance, Keen Senses, Body Strengthening, Internal Strengthening, Bone Strengthening, Supercompensation, Consumption Reduction, Magical Power Consumption Reduction, Sleep Reduction, Heat Resistance, Paralysis Resistance, Poison Resistance, Disease Resistance, Impact Resistance, Mental Resistance, Petrification Resistance, Corruption Resistance, Curse Resistance, Absorption Resistance, Bewitching Resistance, Confusion Resistance, Acid Resistance, Hypnosis Resistance, Blind Resistance, Charm Resistance, Mind Control Resistance, Mind-Reading Resistance, Pain Tolerance

But that wasnt all.

While it was an incredibly high-level thing, that wasnt the only Gift she saw.

That girl definitely held another Gift.

[Gods Bloodline]

I see.

I understand now.

As for why Valis viewed her as a problem, I can understand now.

Among the people overwhelmed by her beauty, only Ria and Serge saw the womans true nature.

Then, Ria laughed.

In front of the bodyguards, in front of Carla to be precise, a single girl walked out.

Clear the road!

Seeing her beautiful face, the bodyguards words were interrupted.

Queen Guinevere of the Manesh Kingdom. Black hair darker than black, golden pupils more pure than gold.

Dragonslayer Carla-dono.

I would like to have a contest with you.