Chapter 74

As I held Roa in my arms,

"Ruria-chan, do you think Father will allow us to buy Roa?"

Sara asked, looking worried.

"Hmm, probably it's okay? Roa is just a lizard, after all?"

"But it has wings..."

"Hmm?"

"Winged lizard... almost like a dragon..."

Sara stared at Roa and gently pinched the wings on its back.

"Roa must be a winged lizard. Definitely."

"Ryuryu"

Roa, who was in my arms, moved towards Sara and rubbed its head against her.

When it does this, it looks like a very friendly winged lizard.

"Really? A dragon lizard?"

"Maybe. No, definitely a winged lizard."

To avoid the possibility of it being mistaken for a dragon, I want to introduce it as a winged lizard.

I'm not sure if there is a species called a winged lizard, but if not, I'll say it's a new species.

(The problem is that Mother knows a lot about animals.)

As I was thinking about how to explain it,

"By the way, Ruria-chan,"

"What is it?"

"Are dragons scary?"

Sara looked at me intently and asked.

"I don't understand why you're asking about dragons now."

I couldn't help but look away.

"I've heard they are very strong."

Dragons are feared creatures.

If asked to name the strongest race in the world, eight out of ten mages and knights would say dragons.

Incidentally, the remaining two would say humans.

The basis for the human supremacy theory is the large number of humans, their ability to use weapons and magical tools, and their proficiency in group battles, as written in the "Illustrated Guide to Strong Creatures" that I read.

However, I am not afraid of dragons.

All the dragons I met in my previous life were kind.

When I was sent to slay a dragon as a holy princess, the dragon warmly welcomed me.

After Roa translated my situation, all the dragons sympathized with me.

When they saw me forced to attack with a subjugation collar, they left to go somewhere else.

All three dragons I met were kind, wise, and strong.

"Sara-chan, dragons are very strong."

"Uh-huh. Mom told me they can do terrible things if angered."

"Yes, their power can cause volcanic eruptions and tsunamis."

"Wow."

Sara's eyes sparkled a little.

Like me, Sara seems to like strong creatures.

But I'm a bit worried.

There's a possibility that Roa might be revealed to be a dragon in the future.

If Sara starts to fear dragons and dislikes Roa, it would be a big problem.

Even people who love strong lions would be scared if thrown into a lion's cage.

So, it's important for her to know that dragons are kind.

"Sara-chan, dragons are very strong."

"Uh-huh."

"If such a strong dragon were a wild and cruel creature, humans wouldn't exist."

"Indeed..."

If there were a cruel and strongest creature capable of causing volcanic eruptions and tsunamis at will, human civilization wouldn't have developed this far.

It's better to know that the theory of human supremacy is based on the benevolence of dragons.

"So, dragons are kind."

"Interesting. Does that mean Roa is also...?"

"Yes, kind... Ah!" "Ah!"

"Hehe, hehehehe"

Sara laughed happily.

Sara is more strategic than I thought. I was completely tricked.

"Hehe, hehe. So, Roa isn't a winged lizard but a dragon?"

"If it's revealed, there's nothing we can do. Yes... Roa is a dragon." "There's nothing we can do."

As we talked, we petted Roa. Clo also petted it.

"Ryairyai"

Roa wagged its tail happily and pressed its head against our hands one by one.

"Sara, you wanted to see a dragon."

"Right. Take a good look."

"Okay! Thanks. You're so cute."

"Ryaa"

Sara picked up Roa and petted it.

"Your tail is so thick."

"A dragon's tail strike can destroy anything."

"Your claws aren't very sharp?"

"An adult dragon's claws can catch anything."

"You have teeth, even though you're a baby?"

"A dragon's teeth can chew through diamonds."

I told Sara the explanations from the "Illustrated Guide to Strong Creatures."

I've read it many times, so I remember most of the dragon section.

"Roa is a dragon with front legs."

"Yes. It's not a wyvern, which lacks front legs. Or maybe we should call them arms."

"A dragon with arms..."

Dragons are first divided by whether they have wings.

Winged dragons are called sky dragons, and wingless dragons are called earth dragons. Dragons with fins instead of wings or legs are called sea dragons.

Incidentally, even if they live in lakes or rivers, they are still called sea dragons.

Sky dragons and earth dragons are further divided by whether they have front legs.

Sky dragons without front legs are often called wyverns.

When I explained this, Sara's eyes sparkled.

"Ruria-chan, you're amazing!"

"Hehe, yes, amazing. Ruria's dragon knowledge is quite something."

"Amazing, amazing."

Reading the "Illustrated Guide to Strong Creatures" many times paid off.

Thanks to that, I maintained my dignity as an older sister.

"Roa has arms, so it can hold things."

Roa's arms are not just for running.

Like us and Caro, it can grab various things.

"Amazing."

"Ryaa"

Roa wagged its tail happily as Sara petted it.