Evan D. Sherden, Looting the Dragons Nest (2)

The group from Dungeon didnt return immediately. Instead, they remained in the hot spring village for another day. Although the attack had ended in a short time, fatigue was inevitable because they had just fought against a dragon.

Whoa, why am I the only one in the private bath

Evan splashed around in a bath that wouldve been enough for ten people to fit in and murmured dejectedly. Of course, he knew the reason. Raihan was the only one who could enter the bath with him, but that wasnt an option now because he was taken by his lovers as soon as he returned. Hopefully he would be back by tomorrow morning

Am I happy with my life?

Evan was lying in the bath, watching the night sky over the wooden pillars, harboring such thoughts in that quiet environment. However, he remembered Raihan being dragged away by Hannah and Serpina earlier. Raihan looked embarrassed, but he seemed to like it all the same. It might be Evans mistake to think that Raihan might be in trouble with the two. That was how the three people continued their relationship.

But its not normal for two women to date one man. Maybe theyre trying to balance their unstable emotions by organizing each others positions in that wayno, Im not in a position to talk about it.

In this era, if he asked people about it in this country, they would ask what was strange. In a world where there was nothing strange about dying at any moment, anywhere, without ability, it had been taken for granted and even encouraged for a person with a more remarkable ability to have several relationships at the same time. It was a natural choice for the survival of the species. However, it was different for Evan, who had modern memories. He knew it shouldnt be taken for grantedat the same time, he had proudly declared that he would take several mates as his own.

Evan thought it was the most reasonable way, considering everyone elses situation and mind, but if he put it objectively like this, he was just a big womanizer. It also reflected the numerous bad endings that Evan faced due to his misbehavior in the game. This was the result of realizing that no answer could be found in ordinary relationships.

Well, I really am just a son of a gun.

Realizing the fact again, Evan ran his hands through his hair as he contemplated it. It was also common to filter out all the wrong answers and choose only the one left, which wasnt the perfect answer for anyone.

Thats why I didnt want to take it seriously. Whether its wrong or right, there is no point in this matter.

Youd better take a drink and calm yourself down. How about a glass of cold honey strawberry wine?

Oh, thank you, DionaDiona?

He turned his head, and there was Diona. She wasnt in the usual bunny girl costume but in a glossy black bikini. He couldnt understand the reason why.

This is my private bath.

From now on, its a mixed bath, Master.

Excuse me, Master.

Lua, too

Belois appeared at the dressing room door a moment after Diona. Evan realized that this wasnt a daring solo crime committed by Diona, nor a hallucination. As expected, he was able to see the members coming in one after another.

I want you to give me a chance to make excuses, Evan.

Arisha, who showed her delicate body in a one-piece swimsuit that stuck to her body, raised one hand and spoke. She looked very noble and elegant with her brilliant platinum blonde braided and hanging down to one side.

I wanted to infiltrate, but I was holding it back. Im not the one who started it.

I think thats what you were going to do from the beginning, considering you brought your swimsuit.

I hate when you get sensitive about such a topic.

It was quite a spectacle to turn away each of them with a slight expression. Evans eyes seemed happy, though, despite his words.

Anyway, to make an excuse.

Yes.

First, Mirole sneaked in and tried to infiltrate Evans bath.

As soon as he heard it, Evan was looking at Mirole, but she was looking back without blinking at Arishas snitching. Evan couldnt figure out why this woman was so obsessed with him.

Belois caught her.

I was able to do it thanks to my increased ability to handle mana from the battle with the dragon.

Yes, I didnt consider it. Thats a shame. I wanted to have a bath and talk with Evan alone.

And so, I tried to grab her and punish her.

You did?

When she answered Arishas words, ignoring Miroles comments, Diona responded in her stead.

I suddenly felt empty. Hannah and Serpina, unlike us, are enjoying a bath with their man. Thats why were all angry together.

I realize that everyone agrees.

Of course.

In other words, the Raihan couples blatant love affair highlighted their painful situation of cracking down on each other in the womens bath. They couldnt stand it, and all of them went into Evans bath in the end.

People will love it when they find out that they went to a hot spring to perform a mission and enjoyed a mixed bath between men and women.

Well, the fact that Astray is the leaders personal harem isnt a rumor that spread yesterday. Isnt it a relief that everyone knows that Raihan isnt a harem member?

Yes, I was wrong.

Evan gave up his resistance and decided to join the party because he didnt think he would be able to kick them out. Even if he werent alone, his self-reflection would continue, and it would be more productive to enjoy reality.

Honey strawberry wine. Are you going to drink it?

Of course.

Diona took out a bottle, which had been kept cool, and several glasses from her bracelet-type inventory pocket. Drinking in a hot bath wasnt generally recommended. However, Evan was willing to take the liquor from her because he wasnt weak enough to worry about its effects on his health.

I brought it with me to drink only with you.

Youre bold, Diona.

Moreover, Im not wearing a bunny girl costume.

People showed a different image than usual from time to time, so he had no time to be excited about each individual. No, but the honey strawberry she poured was so delicious that he decided to give her lip service.

Youre pretty, Diona.

Thank you, Master. But please be aware that there are more and more women who have foolish hopes like me because you praise us sometimes.

Huh, dont cheat in front of your fianc.

Arisha, who said so, held a glass of strawberry wine in one hand. Arisha, soaked as she was in the translucent hot spring water, felt very beautiful. And then he realized something.

Wait, Im naked right now.

You realized that just now?

Arisha smiled. However, her face was a little red. She didnt drink that much, so it couldnt be said that it was because of the alcohol. And she had just put her body in the bath. When Evan realized where her gaze was headed, he covered his groin with his free hand, but it was already too late.

Youve been looking at it naturally, so I forgot! Why are you so calm?

Im sorry, Master. It was so dashing that I had no time to be surprised.

True art takes away the shock. It was just overwhelming.

Dont give me such a serious answer!

Evan screamed at Belois and Mirole, who were talking quite seriously. Even now, they were facing Evan and, to be exact, Evans lower abdomen without blinking once. So, he was mistaken due to their firmness not to back down.

Ive brought your swimsuit, master.

Diona took out swimwear pants that fit Evan, looking as natural as she had when taking out the honey strawberry wine. Evan responded by accepting it, still dumbfounded.

I wish you had given it to me before the wine.

Then, we wouldnt be able to see it properly.

Evan put on the swimsuit, avoiding the gaze of the four carnivores staring at him.

Wow, thats great.

It was a satisfying snack, Evan.

Shut up!

He took the bottle Diona was holding and downed it in one shot angrily, but the second bottle only popped out faster. At that point, Evan decided to give up his dignity neatly. Perhaps this was the price he had to pay to balance his and the womens unstable feelings.

Thenlets have a little serious talk, Mirole.

Evan, free from shame, opened his mouth after emptying his new drink. Spices were added to the high-end honey strawberry wine, making his throat soft with a more luxurious sweet and bitter taste.

Ive been very serious so faroh, about the dragon.

When Evans eyes grew sharp, Mirole changed the subject abruptly, not wanting the possibility of having him hate her. Soon after, there was an embarrassing smile formed around her mouth.

But I dont think I can tell you anything beneficial. Ive always known that dragons were extinct.

I didnt think it would be easy for a dragon to hide his identityits no wonder that there are more dragons alive and breathing in the world besides the one weve just killed.

There wont be many. Especially a dragon that is strong enough to lay eggs.

Huh? They need something to lay an egg?

After listening to Evan and Miroles conversation, Arisha asked this question with her head tilted. Evan nodded with his second glass in hand.

They have to give up some of their abilities permanently. They have to invest mana to create the eggs; thats why its tough to reproduce.

The existence of a long life in this world might be due to natures laws, but it wasnt easy to have children. The success rate was shallow in the first place. That might be why witches struggled to connect generations, and land fairies and forest fairies had their issues. Bernard and Illoinit was nothing short of a miracle.

Dragons are already powerful and have a long life, so there are thousands of penalties for reproduction. They have to hatch eggs over a very long time, and they have to give up their abilities permanently. They still may not be able to hatch successfully. In that sense, dragons that are already obsessed with power have inevitably gone extinct.

And did we just kill the dragon who was laying eggs and protecting it so hard?

It was self-defense.

You have no sympathy for your enemies.

Arisha just laughed when she saw Evan confessing the guilt of killing the dragon right after talking about why it was so difficult to reproduce.

AnywayIm more aware of the situation because of this. The world doesnt work that way.

Evan, who now emptied his glass, leaned back against the wall and mumbled, eyeing the roof of the bath. The other monsters were delicate. Even when the Devil Rune popped out, he could move on easily, thinking that the monster of the Yo-Ma Great War 5 had only popped out a little earlier. However, the dragon had a different story. They were the beings of the past. The existence of a past that couldnt be seen now, however

Its not a bad thing to be prepared for every possibility.

As if she had read his mind, Mirole spoke quietly. Come to think of it, Mirole didnt look so surprised when the dragon had appeared. It wasnt surprising, considering her usual personality, but she shouldnt have done that against the dragon. She shouldnt have done so if she remembered when she had hunted the last dragon of the previous generation in Yo-Ma Great War Zero.

Maybe thats why she came to Sherden

He wasnt sure yet, but perhaps this was the case. Evan succeeded in swallowing the thought. Next to him, Mirole spoke up in a flat tone.

Maybe the divine seal has been unsealed.

Evan was silent.

She added, You wouldnt know if I said it like this.

However, Evan knew it. It was one of Yo-Ma Great War Zeros critical scenarios, and Evan knew it. The Seal of God was a great spell formula performed by the ancient Master to protect humankind from all kinds of high-ranking beings that had endangered the worlds existence. The fact that the seal was undone meant

An ancient monster like a dragon may appear on the ground.

Evan heaved a deep sigh. It meant that he would have more work to do in the future.