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Chapter 180: Fire Dragon sealed was Released, Ojisan, Half-Orc, Etc..
"This must be the village Mabel mentioned, right?"
After several days of travel, Sui finally arrived at the village Mabel had spoken of.
The place looked peaceful and incredibly simple.
She could hardly imagine how someone like Mabel, who lived a spoiled, lazy lifestyle of having everything handed to her, could have coped in such a rural settingand the kind of burden she might have placed on the villagers.
No wonder she was driven out.
Sui approached some friendly-looking villagers and tentatively asked about the legend of the Fire Dragon and the God-Freezing Sword.
The villagers told her they'd heard that the Fire Dragon wouldn't revive again.
Because of this, they had driven out the last surviving member of the Ice Clan, who had been freeloading in the village along with the God-Freezing Sword.
That could only mean Mabel.
Hearing this, Sui could only sigh.
It was clear that nearly everyone in the village held a strong grudge against Mabel.
To be hated by so many peoplethat was an impressive feat in its own way.
Since it was already late, Sui decided not to inform Rei Ao immediately, assuming he might be resting.
Instead, she set up camp just outside the village to rest for the night.
However, in the early hours of the morning, she was awakened by the sound of shouting from the village.
"Half-orc! It's a half-orc!!!"
A half-orc?
Sui jolted awake.
In the world of Granbahamal, orcsand especially half-orcswere not seen as good news.
Orcs were generally violent and bloodthirsty, particularly toward humans. Half-orcs, the hybrids of orcs and humans, were also despised and ostracized.
"A half-orc in the village?!"
Sui grabbed her gear and rushed out of her tent.
In the dim pre-dawn light, she saw the village up ahead illuminated by countless torches and filled with chaotic noise.
She quickly sprinted toward the commotion.
"Damn half-orc!"
"Kill it!"
When she reached a rooftop overlooking the scene, she saw a group of furious villagers surrounding a grotesque figure that resembled a half-orc.
They were brandishing torches and shouting their intent to kill the "half-orc."
But as Sui observed closely, she noticed that the figure was, in fact, a humanalbeit one with a striking resemblance to a half-orc.
Just as she was about to intervene, the "half-orc" adjusted his glasses and spoke calmly:
"Everyone, I'd like to knowwhat would happen if the seal on the Fire Dragon were accidentally broken?"
"Huh?"
The crowd fell silent at those words.
The mention of the Fire Dragon caught everyone's attention.
It was a name deeply familiar to the villagersa legend they had grown up hearing about.
But why would this "half-orc" suddenly bring up the Fire Dragon's seal?
The next moment
"?!"
Sui's eyes widened as she noticed something in the distance.
Boom!!!
A massive explosion of fire shot into the sky.
"Aaaahhh!!!"
Amidst the swirling flames, a pair of colossal wings spread wide, igniting the air as they beat.
A roaring dragon wreathed in fire emerged from the inferno.
"The Fire Dragon!"
Sui stared in shock at the scene before her.
The villagers, too, were overcome with terror.
"The Fire Dragon has been revived!"
"The God-Freezing Sword! Someone get the God-Freezing Sword!"
But then they rememberedboth the God-Freezing Sword and Mabel, the only one capable of wielding it, had been driven out of the village.
"It's over! We're doomed!"
The village elder collapsed to his knees, tears streaming down his face.
His decision to expel Mabel and the sword had doomed their village.
In his mind, no one could possibly stand a chance against the Fire Dragon.
Sui, however, gritted her teeth and cast an angry glare at the "half-orc" who had released the legendary Fire Dragon.
Then, without hesitation, she rushed toward the dragon.
...
"Hah..."
Sakurajima Ai exhaled deeply, calming her breath.
It was over.
For the first time, she truly understood what satisfaction felt like.
Her beautiful eyes, filled with tenderness, gazed lovingly at the man holding her.
More than just her body, she felt an overwhelming desire to give him her entire heart.
"Ai, how are you feeling?"
Rei Ao asked gently while giving her the final gestures of affection, leaving nothing behind.
"Mm."
Resting on his chest, Ai blushed deeply, unable to hide her shyness.
"I'm so happy that I could give this to you, Rei Ao-kun. Thank you for helping me understand what it truly means to be a woman."
Rei Ao smiled softly, leaning down to place a tender kiss on her lips. Just as he was about to say something, he froze.
Someone in the group chat had tagged him.
Sui: "@Rei Ao, I found the village where Mabel is located, but there's been an issue."
Rei Ao: "What happened?"
Sui: "The Fire Dragon's seal has been broken, and it's been released. I don't think I can hold out against its power for long."
Rei Ao: "Got it. Send me a trade request. I'll be there immediately."
After replying, Rei Ao turned to Sakurajima Ai.
"Ai, I need to head to another world for a bit. Do you want to come along and see it for yourself?"
"Me? But I'm just an ordinary person wouldn't I be a burden?"
Ai, of course, wanted to know more about Rei Ao's world and everything he was involved in. But she was also self-aware enough to feel hesitant.
Noticing her concern, Rei Ao smiled reassuringly.
"If I can't even protect my own woman, then all this power I have is meaningless. Put on some clothes."
As he spoke, he handed her some clothing from his storage.
"Ugh!"
Ai's face turned crimson.
Rei Ao had casually referred to her as his woman.
But since he said it so confidently, she chose to trust him. Quickly cleaning herself up, she dressed without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Rei Ao received the trade request.
[Ding! Sui has initiated a trade request!]
[Trade Details]: Eliminate the Fire Dragon.
[Ding! Please select trade terms.]
Given their relationship, the trade was completed in an instant.
[Ding! Trade initiated!]
[Trade Partner]: Sui
[Trade Details]: Eliminate the Fire Dragon.
[Trade Terms]: "Body usage rights, once."
[Duration]: 24 hours.
When Ai finished dressing, Rei Ao didn't leave immediately. Instead, he tagged someone else in the chat.
Rei Ao: "@Mabel, it's time to send you back."
There was no response.
Guessing that Mabel was likely still asleep, Rei Ao decided to contact someone else.
Rei Ao: "@Yukinoshita Yukino, Yukino, wake her up and tell her it's time to go home."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Alright."
Yukino had been woken up by the group chat notifications. Realizing this was about Mabel, she headed to her room.
When she opened the door, she found Mabel awake, curled up against the headboard of her bed.
Yukino frowned.
"Mabel, you're awake. Why didn't you respond to Rei Ao-kun?"
Mabel looked up, her eyes glistening with tears.
"Yukino, I don't want to go back. I was driven out of that place. It's not my home."
"..."
This was the first time Yukino had seen her like this.
Mabel, usually lazy and carefree, now looked utterly defeated.
Yukino, despite finding Mabel exhausting at times, had grown used to her presence.
The thought of Mabel leaving now unexpectedly left Yukino feeling reluctant.
But she steeled herself and insisted, "This is not your world. You belong back on your own."
Mabel froze, stunned.
"Yukino are you also trying to drive me away?"
Her expression dimmed, and her gaze dropped.
Seeing her dejected face, Yukino felt a pang of guilt rising in her chest.
"I"
Just as she was about to say something, Mabel vanished.
Yukino stood there, frozen in place, her mind replaying the image of Mabel's desolate expression.
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Boom!
"Ahh!!"
In the distant sky, an elf was locked in combat with the Fire Dragon.
Flames and sword strikes clashed in layers of fierce battle.
The "half-orc" who had accidentally released the Fire Dragon stood on the ground, observing the fight for a while.
He noted that the elf seemed to be injuring the Fire Dragon, albeit slightly.
Only when the Fire Dragon's aura weakened a bit did he cautiously prepare to take action.
But a voice stopped him.
"You don't need to interfere."
He turned around and saw a man and two women dressed in clothing that clearly didn't belong to this world.
Rei Ao took one look at the "half-orc's" facemarked with the distinct features of an ancient godand froze momentarily.
'So it really is him,' Rei Ao thought, silently marveling.
Out loud, however, he uttered words that shocked the "half-orc" to his core.
"Yousuke Shibazaki, right?"
The "half-orc's" pupils dilated in shock.
This was the first time anyone in this world had spoken the name "Yousuke Shibazaki."
That was his name before he was transported to this world!
"You know me? You know where I'm from? You know how I can go back?!"
He fired off a string of questions, his excitement palpable.
To go homethat had always been the answer he sought.
He eagerly stepped forward, but Rei Ao stopped him with one hand.
"Your questions can wait. My girlfriend is expecting me to play the hero right now."
With that, Rei Ao shifted his attention to the dejected-looking Mabel.
"Alright"
Mabel reluctantly drew the God-Freezing Sword.
Suddenly, an idea struck her.
If she could use the sword to defeat the Fire Dragon, wouldn't she be able to freeload in the village again?
Her mood brightened instantly.
Mabel hadn't been sad about leaving her friendsshe was just worried about losing her comfortable lifestyle.
If Yukino, who currently felt guilty about her departure, were to find this out, she would undoubtedly want to slap Mabel twice.
Gripping the God-Freezing Sword, Mabel looked eager to jump into the fray, confident in her "Fire Dragon Nemesis" weapon.
Unfortunately, Rei Ao didn't plan to give her that opportunity.
Taking a large step forward, he said, "Stay here and wait quietly."
Before Mabel could even react, Rei Ao had already taken off and soared into the sky.
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Chapter 181: Mabel wants to go back! (Bonus Chapter)
"Ha!"
With a swift motion, Sui wielded a massive 30-meter-long lightsaber, slicing through the Fire Dragon's fire and severing one of its claws.
But after landing this powerful blow, Sui was nearly out of energy.
The difference in power between her and the Fire Dragon was still significant, and Sui couldn't fully match it.
[Monster]: Fire Dragon
[Level]: 35
[Abilities]: Omitted
Sui was only level 31 herself.
The fact that she could even inflict such serious damage on the Fire Dragon was already impressive.
Despite knowing the gap in their strength, Sui had gone all out, pushing herself to the point of exhaustion.
Even so, there wasn't a trace of panic on her face.
Because she knew what would happen next.
A familiar figure caught her midair as she fell, and as if expecting it, she naturally wrapped her arms around his neck.
Rei Ao frowned slightly, scolding her:
"That's not how you use your power. Haven't you heard the saying, 'If you hurt the enemy by seven points, keep three for yourself to escape'?"
"Hehe, but I knew you'd already arrived, Rei Ao!"
Sui beamed with a sweet smile.
It was because Rei Ao was there that she had dared to go all out against the Fire Dragon.
"Aaaahhh!!!"
While the two were busy enjoying their moment, the Fire Dragonenraged at losing one of its limbsspread its massive wings and unleashed a wave of fiery destruction that darkened the sky.
Rei Ao's expression darkened in annoyance.
"Tch. Such a buzzkill."
Freeze!
With just a glance, Rei Ao activated his power.
Crack!
In an instant, the raging flames and even the massive body of the Fire Dragon were frozen solid.
Not only was the dragon's physical form encased in ice, but even the intangible flames were captured and locked within crystal-clear frost.
The frozen dragon plummeted from the sky at incredible speed.
Boom!
The ground shook as the dragon's icy corpse crashed down, sending shards of ice scattering in every direction.
Just like that, the Fire Dragon was no more.
"It's gone?"
Mabel stared, mouth agape.
Her chance for glory was gone in an instant!
Meanwhile, Sakurajima Ai, standing nearby, was filled with a mix of shock and profound admiration.
She had never seen anything like this beforedragons, magic, and the fantastical wonders of another world.
Her awe quickly turned into pride and an overwhelming sense of love for the man who had singlehandedly defeated the legendary beast.
When Rei Ao landed with Sui back on the ground, Mabel was sitting there in a daze, staring at the God-Freezing Sword in her hands.
After gently placing Sui down, Rei Ao didn't rush to collect his "reward" for the trade.
With the kind of relationship he had with Sui, there was no need to hurry.
Whenever he wanted to "collect," she would undoubtedly agree, no matter the circumstances.
For now, there were two pressing matters to deal with:
1. The issue of Yousuke Shibazaki.
2. Investigating the information Sui was originally sent to gather.
However, before Rei Ao could say anything, Mabel, who had been in a daze, suddenly muttered, "No, I don't want to wander anymore!"
Her voice grew louder, and without warning, she dropped to her knees and clung to Rei Ao's leg. Tears streamed down her face as she cried out:
"Waaah! I don't want to stay here anymore! I want to go back to your world!"
"Yukino kicked me out too! I have nowhere else to go! Please, take me back!!!"
At the same time, Rei Ao received a notification:
[Ding! Mabel has sent a trade request!]
[Trade Details]: Bring her back to Rei Ao's world and take her in as part of his household.
[Ding! Please select your trade terms.]
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