The Villain's Story

I would be lying if I had said that I was not surprised, rather, it would be correct to even say I was flabbergasted...

"Will you be my boyfriend, Alan?"

Those words of hers, which flowed out from her tender lips and slightly red cheeks, rang in my mind, not once, not twice, but thrice.

"Will you be my boyfriend, Alan?"

"Will you be my boyfriend, Alan?"

"Will you be my boyfriend, Alan?"

And each time they resounded in my mind, they increased in volume and caused an unforeseen, great impact to hit me mentally. They increased in octaves, ringing in my mind.

I gulped, taking more time to process what had happened.

As I did so, I struggled to give an answer...as easy as it should be, I still struggled, like a coward of sorts. I struggled.

And as my mind wandered to think of a response, I began to be reminded of our time together. She was never like this.

At the start, when it all had started, I was annoyed to serve as her bodyguard. At that point in time, I was stupid and arrogant. I mean, I still am a little, but that's not the point.

I was annoyed that I had to take care of someone I considered a calamity magnet at that point in time, 'a protagonist'. Furthermore, I went by what James had imprinted onto me, false memories of everyone's lives here being mere words. Characters in a novel that I had read.

What a fucking moronic thing to do... I really hate that bastard.

Anyway, If it wasn't for the quest Lanesha had given to me, And Suleras...perhaps I would have never even interacted with any of them. Perhaps, I would be playing the incognito role, The role of someone unnoticed. I would just...ignore them all.

I could understand Suleras, Now that I am a dragon perhaps our dragon pride would be hurt if I ranked lower than first, and thus Suleras gave the quest to me because of that. To protect me as a dragon, and for himself to not be lowered as well.

Well, our blood is one that has reigned since the beginning...settling for something less than the greatest would be wrong. Ever since I became a pure-blood dragon, I have been getting those feelings.

But I did not get why Lanesha gave me that quest. To protect this weak little human. A weak human, who although you would be a great magic user in the future...would be nothing in the face of the dragons.

Then why? I questioned this when I became a full-dragon, But I didn't understand. Did she, knowing the true reason of my existence, issue the quest, so I would behave and act like a child, Like I was supposed?

So that I would have a life I would be happy with? Companions I could trust? So, unlike Aranus and James, I would not be alone? That I won't go down their path?

Or does she have some other agenda I am unaware of?

Regardless...

I am thankful. I am happy that I met her, even though it did give me some trouble. Truth be told, I liked her for a while. Hell, I'll say it.

I like Sabrina. I have a crush on her.

And I guess since she said this... I think it's also the same for her? I hope it is, anyway. She is beautiful, without a doubt. Besides, she has a great personality as well. Unlike most girls her age, she was well-reserved, and not obnoxious.

Besides, I'll take anyone that isn't Serena. Trust me, You don't want to get involved with women like Serena.

'I'm sorry, Elijah, I hope you will find solace.'

I laughed a little, and then gulped once more. I turned my head to look straight at her, and then...

I opened my mouth, but no words came out. Sighing at myself. I closed it again and simply continued to stare at her. This garnered a response from her.

"Come on, was it that shocking?"

Shocking…?

Yeah, it really was. I wanted to say this to her… But I guess I still couldn't speak.

I spent a little bit more time pondering, but then laughed.

'What the fuck are you doing?'

I said to myself, as I laughed at my actions some more. Sabrina, who was looking at me, was probably filled with apprehension.

At that moment in time, I came to terms with myself.

'I'm a dragon for fuck's sake, Why am I scared of this?'

I made up my mind, and plastered a genuine smile on my face. And I finally opened my mouth.

"Yeah."

Perhaps it was too bland, maybe I should have said, 'Yes, it would be my honor'. That should suit her noble tastes.

And…it seems I was correct.

"Haa? What's that monotonous tone of voice?"

Monotonous? Did I really sound like that? Shit, I intended to have more emotion in my voice… But I guess that failed spectacularly.

[Yes, it would be honor.]

I hurriedly used the astral bond to convey it once more, in a tone of voice that would make her happy, or at least relieved to hear it.

"Too late."

She said as she smacked her book on my shoulder, looking displeased.

"... Sorry."

I apologized, lamenting at the fact that I was clueless about this kind of stuff. Maybe the mental strain was so much my voice was impacted…Haa…how do I fix this?

"It's alright."

However, It seems that I didn't really need to do anything. She forgave me on her own. It was something I was grateful for. I really thought I had messed up badly.

Suddenly, as I sighed in relief. I thought of something. She asked me something else first…

"Where do you want to go on a date?"

I asked her with a smile on my face, and looked at her with curious eyes. I was expecting something grand, like a renowned restaurant…

"A theme park."