Chapter 230.1

It was someones dream

During a night bathed in moonlight.

As the dragons roar reverberated through the air, a little girl was desperately running through the forest.

She was a demon. Perhaps six or seven years old. For someone her age, she possessed considerable magic power, but it was not enough to face the dragon.

She wept as she slipped through the trees. The dragon, baring its ferocious fangs, was pursuing her, knocking down everything in its path.

N No! (Little girl)

Her shoes came off as she ran, and her arms and legs were bleeding in places.

She kept running frantically, but then, she tripped over a large tree root and fell to the ground.

Ugh Ah (Little girl)

Enduring the pain, she struggled to get up.

When she turned toward the fierce growling, she saw the dragons head.

Ah

Her legs gave out, and she fell on her backside, inching backward.

The dragons eyes stayed fixed on its prey, never leaving her.

Help me

The dragon opened its jaws wide.

GROOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAARRR!! (Dragon)

Save me Big Brother! (Little girl)

With a deafening roar, the dragons fangs closed in on the girl.

Its jaws snapped shut with a crunch, but she hadnt been devoured.

Hmm. I heard this forest was supposed to repel dragons. (???)

The one who appeared on the scene was a ten-year-old demon boy.

He held the dragons long fangs with one hand and stomped on its lower jaw with his foot.

Black hair and black eyes.

To those who could witness him, it was evident that he possessed extraordinary magic power.

His name was Anos Voldigoad.

This was before he came to be known as the Demon King of Tyranny.

. (Anos)

The dragon let out a great scream as scorching black flames were thrust into its throat.

However, unable to do anything about the flames inside its body, it had its insides burned and collapsed to the ground.

That should do it. (Anos)

Anos bound the half-dead dragon tightly with

and then sealed it within his storage magic.

He turned to look at the girl.

She sighed in relief, then tears welled up in her eyes even more than before, and she began to sob.

Dont cry. Your big brother just exterminated that big bully of a dragon. (Anos)

Anos put his hand on his sisters head and smiled gently.

You have nothing to worry about anymore. (Anos)

*Sniff* *Sob*Big Brother (Little girl)

The girl clung to Anos and began to cry even louder.

I was so scared! Big Brother! (Little girl)

Anos patted the girls back gently.

Seeing that his sister would not stop crying, he drew a magic circle in the palm of his hand.

Look at this. (Anos)

When Anos opened his hand, a red s.h.i.+ning jewel appeared there.

Wow (Little girl)

The girls eyes sparkled as she stared intently at the jewel.

This morning, I learned to cast the

spell. This is for you. (Anos)

I can have it? (Little girl)

Yeah. (Anos)

With a smile like a blooming flower, the girl laughed.

Thank you, Big Brother! (Little girl)

Youre easily pleased with just a jewel. (Anos)

Its not about money for me! Im a demon. Im your little sister. (Little girl)

Anos responded to his sisters retort with a smile and held her up like a princess.

The light of his recovery magic healed the girls wounds.

Floating upwards with

, Anos flew toward the depths of the forest.

It seems that this place has also been sniffed out by the dragons. Tomorrow, at dawn, well have to move again. (Anos)

Hey, Big Brother. I know a good place. the girl said while in Anos arms.

Oh? Where is that? (Anos)

Do you know about towns? Lots of people live in towns. They have magic barriers, so theyre safe even if a dragon comes. the girl said with a smile.

So if we go to a town, we wont have to run anymore. (Little girl)

Where did you hear about that? (Anos)

Well, I found it in a book I picked up. So there must be people living nearby, and there must be a town somewhere. (Little girl)

Anos closed his mouth for a moment before answering.

Unfortunately, we cant go to a town. (Anos)

Why? Dont you know about towns either, Big Brother? (Little girl)

Ive taught you that dragons chase their prey, right? (Anos)

The girl nodded.

Thats the truth, but normally, dragons wouldnt chase their prey to a land without dragons. Especially since the soil in this forest is filled with magic power that they avoid. Its me that attracts the dragons. (Anos)

Do the dragons only chase after you, Big Brother? (Little girl)

Yes. Thats why we cant go to a town. I would get the demons living there involved in my trouble. Also, if they knew that dragons were after me, we wouldnt be welcome among them. (Anos)

Anos explained so, but in reality, it was his sister who was being targeted by the dragons.

He didnt want to burden his young sister with the responsibility for their constant fleeing.

Im sorry that weve had to move from place to place because of me. I could have left you in a town, but even so, I wanted to be with you. (Anos)

The girl brightened up immediately.

Its okay! Because I love you, Big Brother. Id rather be with you than stay in a town alone! (Little girl)

Saying that, she clung tightly to Anos.

Fufu! (Little girl)

What is it? (Anos)

You know I always thought I was useless. That I was just a burden to you, having to be protected all the time, and that I couldnt do anything. (Little girl)

The girl said happily.

But you need me, right, Big Brother? (Little girl)

Yes. Because youre my only family. (Anos)

Anos nodded with a warm smile on his face.