Disciple of Immortal

Chapter 14: 《Lightning Fang; Raigan》

「There really is a cave behind the waterfall… Not that I doubt Ramiel-san but, it just feels odd.」

I was walking in the passage of the small cave behind the waterfall along with Pomera and Philia.

Though the passage was completely hidden and couldn’t be seen from the outside, we could actually enter by slipping through the cliff.

If Ramiel’s story was true, then the peach dragon village and dragonfolk really exist at the end of the cave.

「But still… Is there sunlight inside of the cave?」

Asked Pomera.

We came here by riding on Urzottle’s back alas, seeing from outside, I don’t think there would be a lively village at the end of the cave.

「Philia is looking forward to seeing the beautiful place!」

Said Philia as she ran ahead of us.

「Philia-chan! We don’t know what’s waiting ahead of us, it might be… Dangerous.」

I tried to stop Philia, just in case something dangerous was waiting ahead of I don’t think this place was that dangerous even if Philia was walking ahead by herself.

I mean, she was so strong to the point that she didn’t need my protection in 《Distorted World of Cursed Mirror》.

「Kya! I’m sorry!」

In the end, Philia crashed against someone in this dark cave and fell on her rear.

「OI… That’s fu*cking hurt. Who in the he*ll is this brat? Since when did our holy peach dragon village turn into a sightseeing place for human? Hah? This is already the second time today.」

A giant with a height of more than two meters and a naked upper half appeared from the innermost part of the cave.

That person had pointed, yellow hair and a beard on his chin.

And just like Ramiel, he also had horns, wings, and a tail.

「Tch, though I know that she’s not alone, turned out it’s just two younglings. Fools, don’t think that gaining our recognition is a simple matter. We might be of the same race but stop pulling another race in succession like this! Our noble mission isn’t something to be scoffed off.」

The huge guy glared angrily at us.

「… We hear from a certain dragon that the dragonfolk are people who honor gratitude, that’s why they will invite their benefactor to come to the peach dragon village.」

「 Those shameless guys again. Gratitude they say? Don’t make me laugh, the insolent guy who invited humans and forgot our noble mission isn’t one of us.」

At this point, Ramiel’s words sound like a miss.

I mean, they didn’t seem to welcome the human guest.

「My name is Raigan! 《Thunder Fang Raigan》! One of the twelve golden dragon, dragonfolk among dragonfolk! I voluntarily took the role to become the gatekeeper of Peach Dragon Village since I feel anxious about humans like you lots coming in and out Peach Dragon Village easily!」

「Voluntarily… Do you mean you have no permission from the Dragon King or the peach dragon village?」

To sum it up, Raigan who couldn’t stomach the current trend then stood in the front gate as the gatekeeper to turn away the humans who visit the village.

In short, he might be the advocate of discrimination and nuisance for others.

「Kanata-san… This dragonfolk, seems to have a rather unique personality…」

Said Pomera with a slightly dumbfounded face.

Maybe she recalled Ramiel.

「I advise you to go back before your dirty human blood contaminates this holy land! Peach Dragon Village isn’t a place for weenies like you lot!」

Raigan tried to grab Philia who fell on her rear.

Suddenly, a pair of huge white hands appeared from the wall, covering Philia as if to protect her.

The intersected fingers formed a wall that blocked Raigan’s hand.

「… Uhm? Quite a strange art you got here. But, among the twelve golden dragons I happen to excel in physical stre—」

「Uncle, are you Philia’s enemy?」

Philia stood on her feet while looking up at Raigan with a cold piercing gaze.

Though Raigan’s forehead was drenched in cold sweat after receiving such a harsh glare, he regained his composure immediately, and a deep wrinkle appeared on his face.

Raigan’s muscles swelled up.

「You might have managed to pull a fat one on me… But, don’t underestimate me! For I, 《Thunder Fang Raigan》 shall give you a painful lesson! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!」

Crackling lightning surged forth from Raigan’s body.

「This is… My full po—!」

Then a straight punch from a huge white hand blew him away.

「BUFUOOO!!」

Raigan rolled on the ground and crashed against the wall.

… He was done in.

I should be worrying more about Philia’s opponent’s safety than Philia’s safety.

「Is he, still alive?」

「I’m holding back a lot but… He might be weaker than I expected…」

Philia replied anxiously.

Man, we were in for trouble if she accidentally killed him.

Thus I dashed forward in a hurry.

「A-Are you okay?」

Raigan had literally planted into the wall.

Albeit lifeless, his lips were twitching non-stop.

「Impossible… This Raigan, defeated twice in succession, by the like of human…?」

… Thank goodness he was alive.

I heaved a sigh after confirming that I managed to avert a disaster.

「No… It’s not a defeat… Yes, I just let my guard down due to the surprise attack. This doesn’t count…」

「Philia-chan, give him another punch.」

Philia rolled her sleeve and clenched her fists.

「Wait a minute! Time out! I-It just a little test! I just want to test if you really are qualified to enter the Peach Dragon Village! I-I have to admit that you’re barely on the passing mark!」

I turned around and looked at Pomera.

She was looking down on Raigan with a cold piercing gaze.

… It seems the image of dragonfolk=unfortunate personality had already been established in her.

Now I started to doubt if I could meet the Dragon King immediately and gain the trust of the peach dragon village.

「I understand, please guide us inside.」

I spoke to Raigan while massaging my temple.

「Wait a minute, you have to do something before that.」

「Something… To do?」

Raigan stretched his arm to us.

Arm…?

Maybe he means a handshake of reconciliation after battle.

I thought that both the dragon and dragonfolk preferred training to make themselves stronger.

Maybe they had a custom in which they felt the holiness of the battle.

「So…」

「Stop dilly-dalling! Pull me out of this fu*cking rock!」

「Ah, you’re right…」

I failed to notice that he needed our help since his pride was uselessly high.

I started losing interest in living in this peach dragon village while I pulled Raigan’s body.

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