Chapter 91

In this dungeon, a gift is prepared for each player when they defeat the boss for the first time. It is inside a treasure chest at the end of a cave deeper than where the Black Dragon resides.

"I will finally get what I need to fulfill my ambition of seeing the world. Of course, it will be useful for everyone. ...Ah, but Kent might not need it."

"Why only me!?"

"Actually, Sharon's information source is... No, it's probably pointless to ask now..."

Kent is complaining, but the real fun will start once we open the treasure chest. Roy has a distant look in his eyes, but it's a relief that he's not prying.

After walking for a while, we reached an open area. This is a dead end. In the center of the square is a pedestal with a luxurious treasure chest on it.

"Treasure chest!!"

"Treasure chest, nya!"

The moment we saw the treasure chest, everyone's excitement soared. The fatigue from fighting the Black Dragon seemed to vanish.

I understand, treasure chests have that kind of magical power.

"Wow, this is a treasure chest. I've never seen one before."

"I want to open it, nya."

Tithia and Tarte look interested and glance at me, urging me to open it quickly.

"Let's open it together, then."

"I'm getting nervous."

"Alright, I'll hold this side!"

"Then... I'll take this corner."

Cocoa, Kent, and Blitz nervously position themselves to open the treasure chest. We all place our hands on it and lift the lid together with a "one, two, three."

Suddenly, a dazzling light fills the square.

"Meow!? Amazing light, nya!! I can't keep my eyes open, nya~!"

Tarte squints her eyes and looks around, saying, "Is it okay now, nya!?" Roy replies to her.

"It seems to be fine, but what is this... It looks like a flute..."

Indeed, inside the treasure chest are flutes for each of us. They are simple flutes made from dragon bones, with strings attached so they can be worn around the neck.

I pick up one of the flutes and grin.

"Surprisingly, these are dragon summoning items! They're called 'Dragon Flutes'! When you blow one, a dragon will come and carry you on its back."

"Wh-What!?"

"Meow!?"

Holding the 'Dragon Flute,' Kent trembles and whispers, "R-Really...?" He repeats, "Amazing," with sparkling eyes.

"This will make travel much easier. The view from the sky must be incredible."

When I say this dreamily, everyone looks at me as if to say, "Is that really the case?" I don't understand.

Anyway, since everyone got a 'Dragon Flute,' it's time to check the Black Dragon's drop items.

"Is there anything good?"

"I picked everything up, but there were only two items."

"Ah! This is good, the 'Black Dragon's Breath.' It's perfect for Kent."

"Me, really!?"

The drop items are: the 'Black Dragon's Breath,' a greatsword, and the 'Black Dragon's Scale,' a material item often used for crafting.

"The 'Black Dragon's Breath' is a specialized equipment for 'Dragon Knights.' Therefore, Blitz and Mimosa, who also use swords, can't wield it."

"Specialized equipment..."

Hearing the word "specialized," Kent starts to fidget. I understand; having something just for you is irresistible.

"Then, Kent should use this sword, nya."

"B-But, this is a very valuable sword. I—"

"Stop. If we keep saying things like that, there will be no end. Just take it without worrying. Conversely, if someone else needs an item, we should do the same."

Roy tells Kent to use it without feeling guilty. Since we are a team, no one objects.

"...Thank you. I'll do my best with this sword—... Huh?"

Kent tries to pose with the 'Black Dragon's Breath' but can't lift his arm due to the sword's weight. It seems the equipment restriction is for 'Dragon Knights,' so Kent, a 'Knight,' can't equip it.

"What, what do I do!? I finally got my sword...!!"

"...Until you change your class, we'll have to store it in the 'Temporary Storage.' You can't equip it, but you can still carry it."

"That's so disappointing..."

Kent's shoulders droop visibly, and I can't help but chuckle.

"Don't worry, you just need to change your class. We'll all be in the 90s level today, so it should only take a few more days."

I clench my fist and assert this, and Kent sighs deeply.

"Well, I thought it was a bit much... But Sharon, you really are extraordinary..."

***

With a clear, ringing sound, a dragon descends from the sky. When I extend my hand, a crimson dragon nuzzles against me.

...So cute.

"R-Really, a dragon came!!"

"Amazing... Just by blowing the flute..."

The 'Dragon Flute' we received as a reward for defeating the Black Dragon randomly selects the dragon's color the first time it's used. My dragon is a vibrant crimson. Tarte's is yellow-green, Roy and Kent's are blue, Cocoa's is light blue, Blitz's is green, and Mimosa's is yellow. These are common colors, often seen in the game. Crimson is a bit rare, and not many people rode them.

"I'll call mine too."

"Princess Tithia riding a dragon alone... It would be safer to ride with me on my dragon..."

"I'll be fine."

Tithia is about to call her dragon, but Roy is being overprotective, and I can only laugh.

When Tithia blows her flute, a dragon appears from a gap in the clouds. Everyone, including me, gapes in awe.

It's a beautiful, almost glowing white.

"Wow, my dragon is white!"

"What a beautiful color, nya!"

"Of course. A dragon that suits Princess Tithia."

"..."

The harmonious conversation among Tithia and the others leaves me speechless. White... I've never seen one before.

...White dragons really do exist.

Is it because Tithia has good luck, or because she is the 'Pope' that she got a white dragon? The appearance is the same as other dragons, so it's really just the color that's rare... But I feel like I've seen something special.

"Alright... Let's fly back to the city!"

"Yes, nya!"

—We successfully reached level 100, the requirement for our awakened classes.

So, it's finally time for the class change. Although we can't do it immediately because each of us has a class change quest, we plan to complete them as quickly as possible.

We returned to Snowtia and came to Tzire to become 'Archbishops.'

Unfortunately, it wasn't a back-to-back battle... (˘ω˘)

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