How to Live as a Half-Dragon

034. What the trials gave and went (2).

The conversation with Leah is over.

Xian immediately moved along with Hughes.

Hughes said that he could afford to come here after moving a little, but he was honestly afraid of being caught by Drake while hesitating, so Xian did not slow down.

‘There’s something I’m worried about, so I don’t want to meet you if possible…’ .’

I believe Leah’s words that she will keep her promise.

However, given the circumstances, there was no small possibility that he made a false promise as an escape measure.

‘But what if it’s a lie… ?’

I believe in Leah, but I can’t help but think of the case.

If things go wrong, Cyan isn’t the only one going wrong, Hughes gets involved too.

‘The key is what kind of judgment Drake will make after listening to Leah… .’

But fortunately, this works well for Xian.

That’s also because, from Xian’s point of view, Leah didn’t seem to notice that she was a Dragonian.

That’s what the original word is.

A lot changes as you cross a bridge and cross it.

This meant that the person delivering the words was just as important.

So Leah, who didn’t notice that she was a Draconian, telling Drake was quite likely to have a positive effect.

‘It’s clear when you look at Leah’s atmosphere or something like that when you talk.’

The other day, when it was revealed that Hughes was a Dragonian, the reaction of the villagers and friends made it clear.

Compared to Leah’s reaction, there is a clear difference.

If you are a Slayer, you will not be able to hide it as much as the hatred is deeper.

But even so, Leah was very calm when talking.

‘I think the probability that it will work well is very high… .’

Xian judged that even if Leah told Drake everything about her existence, it would be difficult for her to notice that she was a Dragonian.

As his thoughts progressed to this point, Xian decided to stop thinking about Leah.

‘okay. Let’s believe.’

In the first place, it has recently become a habit to doubt and question others, but this will never be a good habit.

Leah, watched by Xian, was a good guy.

I decided to just think about that fact.

“But Hughes, where are we going now?”

The first thing Xian did after thinking about it was to talk to Hughes, who was sitting next to him.

Fortunately, he didn’t seem more angry than he thought, but the silence was awkward because something like that had happened a while ago.

Hughes, who was immersed in deep contemplation as if he had something to think about, opened his mouth.

Fortunately, his voice was as friendly as usual, but it didn’t seem as angry as Xian thought.

I guess it was just something important to think about.

“I’m thinking of going back to the village.”

“that… The town you started with the raid?”

“Yeah, no matter what happens, you have to take care of things.”

Even though it was annoying, one of the reasons I got this job was because of the money.

It was to prepare for the travel expenses to be spent on the way to the Duke of Alteon.

‘Of course, if I had known that this troublesome thing would happen, I would have refused.’

Anyway, Hughes was saying that he was going back to the village to get the reward he had been promised by the lord.

“But wouldn’t it be dangerous?”

“What?”

“that… I wondered if Drake was chasing him… .”

Hughes said he would hide his fears as much as possible, but Hughes smiled lightly when he read the sign, as if he was hiding it completely.

It makes me feel like I’m cute.

“It’s definitely risky, but that’s why I intend to use this opportunity more.”

“opportunity… What?”

“Right now, we are at a crossroads on how we will act.”

Hughes said:

Regardless of Cyan’s trust in Leah, Hughes said he had to be prepared for any eventuality.

So it was necessary to check Drake’s reaction even more later, that is, to observe the situation in the village.

“If you are sure or doubt that Xian is a Dragonian, he will definitely come after us.”

“but… Yes.”

If you go to the Duke of Alteon first and dig a trap and wait, then it will be ruin.

Rather, it was more important to watch Drake’s reaction, as Hughes said, right here and now.

“But I heard that Drake is a great person?”

“Yes.”

“Then isn’t it a situation where there is no answer either there or here?”

Originally, it was a power that would not be beaten no matter where it was presented, but it was shabby when it was assumed about a monster called Drake.

“To be precise, it’s a little different, but I’m more capable than I thought, Xian.”

“oh… What secret do you have?”

“Secret… It’s nothing like this, but it’s at least the ability to escape Xian.”

Hughes seemed to be telling her not to worry, but that made Xian even more uncomfortable.

It was clearly cyanide that distorted the situation.

However, it was because there was no word that Hughes could run away together.

“What about Hughes?”

“… … .”

Hughes had no answer.

The one who made the accident was himself, but the one who sacrificed it was Hughes.

Xian was also shameless.

“Why, Hughes says he’ll sacrifice himself instead?”

Even if it was the same Dragonian, it was Hughes who said not to trust anyone but yourself and never to trust a Slayer.

This attitude was very contradictory.

Of course, I didn’t say it out of my mouth because I was afraid that I would feel sad like the last time if I said it, but I did anyway.

“Because I am Xian’s protector.”

“There are other things besides that.”

I had thought about this before, but decided to ask this opportunity.

Hughes is hiding something.

It was the fact that he hadn’t used magic when fighting the Slayers before, and that he was trying to kill Leia for himself this time.

It doesn’t make sense that she’s the one who always ruined Hughes’s plans, but even now, her priority is always herself.

“Has Xian asked me that before?”

“What?”

“Why are you so nice to Xian?”

After hearing what Hughes said, I do remember.

But even though it was similar to that, it was completely different.

Even if they take care of each other well, the depth is different.

“The answer I can give now is the same as then. I will tell you later when the time is right.”

“Then what about Hughes?”

“What?”

“Isn’t it okay to sacrifice for me like this?”

After a long silence, Hughes answered quietly.

“If the other person is Drake, it would be an obvious greed for both of them to live.”

“Not like that!”

Sian said to Hughes, who blinked.

“It wouldn’t be scary for Hughes to die… Are you doing this on purpose?”

There was no way that smart Hughes couldn’t understand what he was saying.

It was clear that he was deliberately looking around.

Hughes, who had been silent for a while, got lucky after a while.

“That’s right, I hate dying before I’m afraid. But I don’t know Xian, but Xian’s life is more precious to me at this point than my life.”

It was obvious that if I inquired further, the word would come back later, when the time came. In the end, there was only one thing Xian could say.

“It sounds funny when I say this now, but… I’ll get stronger soon. I’ll become stronger so Hughes doesn’t have to die instead, no, I’ll just become strong enough to protect Hughes.”

“… … .”

“Until then, don’t die.”

Hughes smiled.

It was a different smile from the one that came out earlier when I asked if it was a bit dangerous to go to the village.

“Yes, as I said, I do not want to die. There are so many things I want to do with Xian.”

* * *

Even in broad daylight, her smile is so pretty that it makes you feel as if the surroundings are instantly brightened.

Xian was dumbfounded when he saw it, then came to his senses.

It was because of the question Hughes brought up as if to change the topic.

“Rather than that, Xian. What was that?”

“Is that it?”

“You used a skill I hadn’t seen before?”

“last? ah! Non-spiritual?”

non-fiction.

It’s new, but the name is really cool…

“That’s what Drake told me, but… .”

When I said that while slightly looking at Hughes, Hughes opened his mouth after a while.

“It would be better not to use that non-spiritual thing.”

“that… why?”

It is a skill learned the hard way.

I also thought it was pretty useful.

“Does Xian know what would have happened if I hadn’t been watching?”

Know.

But it’s a matter of proficiency.

Also, it happened because the opponent was obviously higher than himself, and it was also the reason why his eyes had already become accustomed to the same high-quality technique several times.

However, Hughes did not care even after hearing this explanation.

“But not for the time being. Xian has only been learning the skill for about three days. It is still too early to use it in practice.”

“yes… .”

Hughes said as Sian was downcast.

It was clear that it was a little grown-up and soothing.

“what… If Xian Zheng wants to use that technique, I can help him practice it.”

“You mean you can use it after practicing together?”

“yes.”

It was a special move that I finally got, but I was dizzy because I wondered if it would be sealed as it is, but it worked.

Seeing that, Xian had another technique that came to his mind, so he told Hughes.

“But since when has Hughes been watching you?”

Hughes’ technique of blowing off the Dragonian’s tail is impressive.

“I arrived just as a child named Grea had collapsed.”

“Then did you see that too?”

“that?”

Leah said…

“It’s not good.”

It still flickers before my eyes.

Tremendous power that slashed trees and rocks in all directions and cut down all Dragonians.

If Hughes had seen it, I was asking if that would help, but unfortunately Hughes shook his head.

“There was a mess around, but that must have been the reason.”

“Yes, it was great.”

When Xian said so, Hughes said.

“But judging from the atmosphere, it looks like he wants to learn that on his own… .”

To be honest, it was hot.

It was impossible at the time, but I calculated that I would be able to use it someday if I practiced the technique by removing the necklace in front of Hughes.

“But it’s probably impossible to do that alone.”

It was a shock.