"The Talented Dragon Hides Its Claws" ~ The Eldest Son of the Baron Family, Called Useless, is Actually One of the World's Strongest ~ - Episode 27

The other day, Ryu successfully returned from the capital with the elixir and completely cured his mother’s illness.

“As expected of Lord Ryu.”

“It’s thanks to Sebas and everyone who helped.”

“That humble attitude is probably why Master Ryu is so well-liked.”

“I think there are probably more people who dislike me.”

“Well, the way you always have a comeback, it’s both cute and a bit cheeky, wouldn’t you say…?”

“You’re finally showing your true colors.”

This operation began with the assassination of Father Gray Arden, followed by the counterattack against the Mantesa Baron, and then the purchase of an elixir using the funds obtained. Finally, the plan concluded with curing Mother, making it a long and difficult endeavor. Along the way, various irregularities appeared, such as A-rank adventurers, the Empress, and the Sorceress, not to mention the silver-haired female knight who despised herself. However, thanks to Ryu’s

And today is a precious, precious holiday.

“Well then… I’ve had my fill of breakfast, so I might as well take a nap.”

Ryu curled up in the futon like a snail.

Although Ryu usually never takes a break, he is still a human being. If he doesn’t rest his mind and body a little, it will cause some kind of trouble in his daily life. To continue doing his job perfectly in the future, he needs to turn into a snail today.

By the way, currently, Lena is diligently studying under an excellent instructor in preparation for next year’s entrance exams.

“Teacher, I don’t understand this part.”

“This is an advanced development problem, so it’s okay to skip it.”

“But I want to know! If I make it into the top 10, my tuition will be waived, right?! So please tell me!!”

“Y-yes!”

My mother is leading her handpicked subordinates to advance the territorial reforms.

“Oh dear. This road is quite cracked too, isn’t it? We’ll send a craftsman later, so please mark it on the map. And you should take detailed notes on the condition of the cracks for the craftsman’s inspiration.”

“Huh!”

“Doesn’t it seem like we could build an inn on this land? First, we need to check the building codes.”

“I will check it right away!”

Gyaoooon!

“Iris-sama, a monster has appeared!!”

“Those weaklings can be crushed with one hand, like this…”

Squish.

“……right?”

“EEEEEEEK!!!!”

Regarding Sebas, my mother is providing training to the former slaves of the former Mantesa Baron family, whom she has sifted through, to become servants.

“Hey you over there. Your clothes are a mess.”

“Yeees”

“Answer more clearly!”

“Yes!”

“More!”

“Yes!!”

Stingray was quietly training in the corner of the Arden Knights’ training ground, practicing the “Matoi” technique. Matoi is a technique used by the former leader of the A-rank adventurer party, Bl00d Feast, which involves enveloping the body with magical power to enhance physical abilities.

Stingray sighed and looked up at the blue sky.

“Sigh… things just aren’t going well, are they…”

On a journey for two.

“Um, Master Ryu, how can I become stronger?”

“Hmm… if I remember correctly, Stingray is skilled in wind magic, right?”

“Yes. Or rather, I can only use wind magic.”

“I see. Speaking of wind attributes, during the war, the enemy’s A-rank adventurer was enveloped in wind.”

“Wind… all over my body…?”

“Ah. As a result, both the power and speed of the attack had dramatically increased. Shall I call this technique ‘Enveloping’?”

“That’s cool!!”

“By the way, do you know any tips or tricks?”

“From a distance, it looked like they were wrapping themselves in a cloak and enveloping themselves in magical power.”

“Eh…”

“Throw the cape… huh. Alright, let’s give it another try.”

She grasped the rapier once more.

A suspicious giant was quietly watching from the shadows.

After the journey with Master Ryu, she has not only grown but seems to be on the verge of shedding another layer. I don’t know what experiences my daughter went through during the journey, but she has become as strong as a different person, both in combat power and mental fortitude. As expected of Master Ryu. It was indeed the right decision to entrust her to that person.

“What on earth are you doing in a place like that, Captain Silver?”

“Shut up. If she finds out, I won’t be able to talk to my daughter for a while.”

“Even so, you don’t have to be so sneaky…”

The vice-captain, with a look of exasperation, returned to training.

That night, Ryu was taking off his clothes to change into the newly purchased pajamas for the first time in a while.

Looking at the numerous painful scars reflected in the mirror, I quietly murmur.

“It’s already been four years since we started fighting ‘that guy’.”

It felt long yet short up to this point…

Ryu’s old wounds will not disappear even if he drinks an elixir. This is because they are etched into his body and, moreover, “deeply engraved in his soul.”

Putting on the new pajamas, I cover myself with the blanket as usual.

He tends to fall asleep relatively quickly, so as soon as he closes his eyes, he drifts off into darkness.

In a dream.

In front of Ryu, who stood with his beloved sword ready in a warrior’s stance, a massive black dragon loomed.

A cursed eye that can kill a person with just a glare.

Wings that can obliterate a sacred peak with a single flap.

Fierce fangs that can crush any enemy.

Sharp claws that can even cut through the World Tree.

And the destructive magic that plunges everything into the abyss of despair.

The giant dragon bent its long neck and brought its terrifying face closer to him.

“Today, I will finally take over your body… you brat.”

“Give it up already, you damn lizard.”

Ryu raised the corners of his mouth and drew his sword.

Today, as always, the soul-crushing battle known as a death match begins.

The name of this black dragon is Bahamut.

He is the “Dragon King” who has ruled the heavens since ancient times.