Bab 45: Chapter 45 What a great day...
Issei and his party came back to their room where they slept for some rest.
But Issei never lost his smile, but it was not a creepy smile or anything....not anymore at least, now he had just a satisfied smile.
"Well, happy now that those two are dead?" Asked Kiyomi with her sweet voice as she looked at him with her beautiful pink eyes.
"Yes, I'm really happy, now everyone knows the truth, they won't target me and you anymore, nor will they cause me anymore trouble, and the sight of watching them suffer....did I go too far?" Asked Issei.
"Just a little, but that's, alright they did make your vacation a nightmare for some time now" Said Raphtalia with her sweet smile.
"Vacation?" Asked Kiyomi.
"Yes, I was supposed to be on vacation in another world for a month with my brother after I defeated the beast of apocalypse but when Ophis sent us to another world I believe they were summoning the heroes into this world, so I got sucked in here and instead of vacation I got more job to do, and the humiliation to suffer, this shield is awesome of course but.....it sealed most of my powers aswell as my true form...." Said Issei.
"Wait, how can you just go to another world for a vacation?" Asked stunned Kiyomi.
"Well, as I said, Ophis sent us to another world,she is a dragon god of infinity or ouroboros dragon god, it's not like I was traveling to different worlds, it was my first time" Explained Issei.
"D-dragon God?" Asked bewildered Kiyomi.
"Yep! we are pretty good friends, she likes hugs and chocolate" Explained Issei as he remembered the times they spent together.
"Oh and head pats now too" Said issei.
"And you said you defeated a beast?" Asked Kiyomi.
"Yes wanna hear it?" Asked Issei.
Kiyomi and Raphtalia came closer to Issei and they had excitement sparkling in their eyes.
"Alright alright I'll tell ya" Said Issei with a chuckle.
That's how they spent at least four hours before heading to the throne room per queen's request.
As they entered the room they saw that the queen and Melty were alone in the room, no guards, servants, nothing, just the two of them waiting for Issei and his party.
"So how are ya feeling after the trial?" Asked Issei.
"I'm feeling okay a little hurt but that doesn't matter, how about you?" Asked Mirellia.
"I'm feeling great, it's like a full truck is off of my back" Said Issei with a smirk.
"Truck?" Asked Melty.
'Ah! right, they don't know these things' thought Issei as he facepalmed subconsciously.
"Nevermind that, now onto the business" Said Issei.
"Yeah right, right now you will be granted the gold pieces as I told yesterday for doing your duty and plus eight thousand silver" Said the queen as Melty gave the money to Issei who just put it away in his pocket dimension.
"What is the extra for?" Asked Issei.
"I heard that on the third wave when you defeated the boss alone, you said that if you will kill it alone all of the money shall go to you, but as the two heroes died they didn't get the chance so here you go" Explained Mirellia.
"Ah, that's right, is that it?" Asked issei.
"One more thing, you can upgrade your class here for free by using the dragon hourglass, and I'm sorry once again for all this trouble and thank you for protecting Melty" Informed Mirellia.
"Ah, that's great, and no problem,I'm glad to be of help" Said Issei.
"Well, shall we go?" Asked Issei as he looked at Raphtalia and Kiyomi who nodded in response.
They left the throne room.
"Such a nice man and everyone just did all of this to him while I was away, such a shame" Sighted Mirellia.
"Yeah, I agree mother, but now that they are gone we can make this country safe and stable once again" Said Melty with a small smile.
"Yes, that's true, now let's go to the garden to spend some time, I haven't seen you in a while after all, plus I wanna hear about your journey with the Red dragon emperor" Said Mirellia with a smile as she stood up.
"Alright!" Replied Melty with an excited voice as she and her mother walked to their garden.
In the church that is being rebuilt.
"Welcome Red dragon emperor to the dragon hourglass" Said a servant of the queen.
"Well Raphtalia, go pick your class" Said Issei.
Raphtalia stood right by the hourglass and put her hand on it to choose her class.
"Kiyomi how about you?" Asked Issei as he saw that she was ready to upgrade her class too.
"Sure why not" Replied Kiyomi as she stood right next to Raphtalia and put her hand on the hourglass too.
The hourglass started to glow golden in colour but seconds later it disappeared.
"That was faster than I thought" Said Issei.
Suddenly in his vision a screen popped up and showed their stats increased at least ten fold.
"What an amazing upgrade" Said Issei as he looked stunned at their stats.
"Well, we picked out our classes but not the ones we wanted" Said Raphtalia.
"Hm? well I think it is my fault" Said Issei.
"How is it your fault?" Asked Raphtalia.
"Because of the mate marks I had influence in your class upgrades, my main ability is to boost my power, so the class upgrade boosted your stats" Informed Issei.
"Oh that's kinda cool" Said Kiyomi.
"Sorry again" Apologized Issei.
"It's no problem darling" Said Kiyomi as she kissed him, Raphtalia soon after.
"Sir Red dragon emperor" Someone in a black cloak spoke startling Issei in the process.
"Crap! don't scare me like that" Said issei as he saw one of the queen's shadows.
The queen will be holding a party at the castle where you and your party together with the spear hero shall attend later tonight to discuss an important matter" Informed the shadow silently so that only issie could hear, and disappeared right after.
Issei just gave the shadow a nod and left with his party.
"How did I not feel her presence?' Asked issie himself inside his head.
"What did the shadow say?" Asked Raphtalia as they were walking outside.
"The shadow said that the queen will be holding a party at the castle so she invited us later tonight" Answered Issei.
"Will we go there?" Asked Kiyomi.
"Yes, we will" Replied Issei much to the girls joy.
"But before that, how about you two go buy some clothes or something together? just spend the time together until the party, here's the money" Said Issei as he gave them one hundred of gold pecies not that they would spend that much...would they?
"Thank you Issei!" Thanked Raphtalia before she kissed him.
"For this you might get a tasty reward tonight" Said Kiyomi in a seductive voice.
Raphtalia and Issei blushed.
"I wouldn't mind" Replied Issei with a toothy grin.
Kiyomi giggled before kissing him.
"After you are done with your day let's meet up at the castle" Said issei.
"Well, have fun!" Said Issei as he left them alone.
"So what are we gonna do?" Asked Raphtalia.
"Of course have a great time! we should buy some nice clothes just for him to look beautiful and maybe.....give him a reward tonight, what do you say?" Said Kiyomi.
"What kind of reward?" Asked Raphtalia.
Kiyomi leaned to her ear and whispered quietly.
Suddenly Raphtalia became a blushing mess.
"W-we will really do this?" Asked Raphtalia.
"What? you don't want to? then I'll enjoy all by myself" Said Kiyomi with a smirk.
"N-no! I will do it too with him! I waited for so long already!" Shouted Raphtalia.
"Woah calm down, I understand, we will just give him the present tonight after the party" Said Kiyomi.
"Now let's go buy some clothes" Said Kiyomi as she tugged Raphtalia by her hand and walked away.
With Issei in an unknown location somewhere outside.
"So how is it going so far?" Asked Ddraig.
"I think I'm almost done, I'll be able to give it to them after the party tonight" Said Issei with a smile as he looked at his creation.
He made two rings using gold and his blood (dragon blood) some magic and a lot of effort to create them.
He could've just used his crafting ability that he had because of the shield but he decided to make them with his own hands so that the rings would mean more, this shows just how. much he cares about them.
Those weren't regular rings either, not for proposal either....too soon for that...
These rings were made by Issei because he got the grimoire from the old lady earlier, so he decided to use it and started to make two rings which looked incredible, but those rings weren't just for show as they had his blood and magic infused into the making them powerful defensive accessories, the shield's boost in the defensive magic helped out a lot.
He decided to make these rings for Raphtalia and Kiyomi so he wouldn't worry that much about them.
Yeah he knows that they can protect themselves but better be safe right?
"I think they'll like it" Said Issei as he admired the rings.
Two golden rings with some kind of red markings.
Those markings were his own blood to make the rings more powerful so the rings not only defend their wielders but boost their powers but only a little, still a big con.
The rings had three red gems.
One in the middle was the biggest while on the sides two smaller ones.
"They'll love it" Reassured Ddraig.
Issei opened two wooden boxes that he made by himself too with a dragon mark encarved on its top.
You won't believe how he made them, he used his old skill dress break not called armor destroyer.
That's because he perfected it to the point of being capable of destroying powerful defensive magic or armor or even thick and hard skin.
He put those rings in and into his pocket dimension.
He stood up from the ground and looked around with a smile.
"Guess I should head to the castle" Said Issei as he slowly started to make his way towards the party.
After fifteen minutes of walking he reached the castle's gates.
As he entered inside he went to the room he and his party have been staying for a while to grab something.
As he entered the room he saw a nice black costume on the bed with a note.
~Dear issei
This black costume is for you to wear for today's party, it's a thank you gift from the one and only Melty.
Have fun and don't be too hard on the spear hero.
Cya
Melty~
He just smiled as he put on the costume and got ready for the party.
He went to the ball room doors and waited for Raphtalia and Kiyomi.
He didn't have to wait for too long as someone behind him called out to him.
"Hello dearest"
Issei turned around and saw two extremely beautiful girls, his mates of course.
Kiyomi was wearing a white long dress that reached her feet with some pink outlines that made her look even more stunning with her features but her pink eyes attracted Issei the most as they glowed like beautiful gems, she had a pink rose in her hair too.
Raphtalia wore black dress that was shorter than Kiyomi's as the dress reached her knees.
She had a black rose in her hair.
Both of them looked too stunning for Issei as he couldn't keep his eyes off of them.
"Issei?" Raphtalia called out to him because he was just staring at them this whole time.
"Ah! sorry! I was just admiring your beauty my ladies" Said Issei as he bowed slightly.
Raphtalia and Kiyomi blushed.
"So was it worth it for us to dress like that for our prince?" Asked Raphtalia.
"Of course! you look even more stunning than usual" Said Issei.
Issei then proceeded to kiss both of them.
"Now shall we enter?" Asked Issei.
Both of the girls hugged his arms each and nodded.
The guards opened the doors and issei entered with two goddesses.
"I present you the Red dragon emperor of Domination and Protection as well as his two mates Kiyomi the dragon queen and Raphtalia the most powerful swords woman in Melromarc!" Introduced one of the guards and the trio entered the room.
There were lots of food and people.
The decorations were luxury as well as people's clothing but they couldn't compare to the beauty of the trio.
Every female blushed seeing Issei in that kind of costume, he looked hot and elegant to the females while the males were drooling because of the two goddesses, they have never seen anyone this beautiful.
"What's up with them?" Asked Issei out loud.
Every guest noticed that they were silent and started at the trio this whole time.
They got a bit embarrassed so they just returned to the party while a lot of them were still eyeing the trio.
Everyone had a great time.
They ate, talked, and danced.
Issei danced with Raphtalia and Kiyomi by taking turns and they enjoyed their time.
The party came to an end and they entered a room where the queen requested them to come after the party.
They saw Mirellia, Melty, and Motoyasu sitting around a table waiting for Issei.
There were only two free seats left.
"Sit down Issei" Said Kiyomi.
Issei did as told and soon after Kiyomi sat down on his lap and hugged him, Issei wrapped his arms around her waist to bring her even closer.
Raphtalia sat on another empty seat because she wouldn't fit to sit together with Issei and Kiyomi on that chair.
She crossed her arms and had a cute pout.
The queen and Melty giggled a little seeing their amusing interactions.
"Let us begin this short meeting" Said Mirellia.
"Cal Mira Island has activated" Said the queen.
"What does that mean?" Asked Raphtalia.
"Cal Mira has a once in a decade activation period that causes an experience bonus to occur, roughly twice the normal value. Monsters who go about the normal routine of killing other monsters and maturing as they level up have their life cycle become shorter and more intense and breeds at an accelerated rate resulting in an explosion of the monster population, people can easily reach level eighty just by grinding on the islands, but after that, the efficiency drops dramatically. Adventurers, governments and other interested parties take advantage of this period to increase their levels on that island" Informed Mirellia.
"Wow, that's really great, so you want us to go there?" Asked Issei.
"Yes, I want you to go and level up as much as you can" Said the queen.
"So when are we leaving?" Asked Kiyomi.
"Tomorrow morning you shall get there by a ship" Said Mirellia.
"Ship? no need, I can fly us there" Said Kiyomi with a smirk.
"Yeah it will be way faster" Said Raphtalia.
"But I don't want to fly" Said Motoyasu
"No one said you will" Said Kiyomi as she glared at him.
"Wha-?" he let out a confused sound.
"Did you forget that last time you injured me?" Asked Kiyomi in an angry tone.
Motoyasu turned away in shame.
"If we are done here, can we go already?" Asked Issei.
"Yes you may go, and safe trip" Said Morelia as she and Melty left the room.
Kiyomi and Raphtalia stood up too and walked towards the door.
"Issei you coming?" Asked Raphtalia.
"Yes, just give me a sec" Said Issei.
"Alright take your time" Said Kiyomi as they left.
"So what do you want?" Asked Motoyasu.
Issei looked straight into his eyes and so that they held no life, as if he already was dead.
Probably that's because he found out that he was manipulated all along and that Itsuki and Ren truly died.
"Can you stop this already?" Asked Issei.
"Stop what?" Replied Motoyasu.
"I understand how you feel after being manipulated all along and losing your friends, but you sulking here won't help anyone either, so man up! grow some balls! and fight! train like a man like a spear hero" Said Issei.
"You know how it feels?...CUT THE BULLSHIT! YOU KNOW NOTHING HOW IT FEELS AND HURTS TO BE MANIPULATED BY THE ONE YOU LOVED! YOU KNOW NOTHING HOW IT FEELS TO LOOSE YOUR ONLY FRIENDS!" Shouted Motoyasu as he stood up.
"I don't know? I DON'T KNOW!? BOY LISTEN HERE! I SUFFERED WAY WORSE THAN YOU IN MY WORLD AND IN THIS ONE TOO! I WAS MANIPULATED I WAS BETRAYED BY MY MATES AND FRIENDS! I LOST MY LITTLE BROTHER TO SOME POWER HUNGRY ASSHOLES AND YOU SAY I DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS?! I finally defeat the danger in my world....and right after that I got summoned here to do more work! to be humiliated like this! what did I ever do to deserve any of this!" Roared Issei as he fell to his knees.
"Do you have any idea how much I miss my mates! My little bro! right after I defeated the beast I was in a coma for a month! when I woke up I had to train for three years just to see my mates again but before that could happen I was summoned here!" Cried Issei.
Suddenly he felt a hand on his shoulder.
He turned to his right and saw Motoyasu there with tears of his own and a small but kind smile.
"I....I'm sorry.....I didn't think about you.....I did all of these horrible things to you even after what you've already suffered...I know it's not enough.....but I'm genuinely sorry, I hope I'll be able to somehow repay you for all the things I've done and plus you saved me from that manipulating bitch....thank you and I'm sorry" Said Motoyasu.
Issei stood up and looked at Motoyasu.
"Alright....I was trying so hard to hold back my emotions but I guess I've failed haha...." Laughed issei as he wiped his tears off.
"Well, I hope that you finally manned up and are ready to become stronger.....hope we can work together from now on" Said Issei as he stretched his arm out.
"Yeah me too" Said Motoyasu as fist bumped issei.
"Well, I gotta go, Raphtalia and Kiyomi are waiting for me" Said issei as he left.
'Damn! I'm a piece of shit.....at least I can make things right' Thought Motoyasu as he tightened the grip on his spear.
"You damn demi-human think you'll look pretty if you dress nicely? ha don't waste your time you filthy demi" Laughed the noble people mostly women.
They still hate demi-humas not a lot but some still do but right now they were extremely jealous of their looks.
"Hey! don't talk to my sister like that!" Shouted Kiyomi out of anger.
"Look who's talking, another filth! look at her stupid horns hahah" Laughed again those filthy women.
Normally that wouldn't affect a dragon much only anger them but in Kiyomi's case it was different as she always was ugly to everyone but Issei.
She felt that tears will come out any moment now.
But before that could happen they felt an ominous aura behind them.
They turned around and saw Issei. with a smile.
But that smile told them that he will massacre everyone if they dare to utter another word.
"Let's go get some rest ladies" Said issei as he walked out with them but not before placing a small curse on the ones who laughed at Raphtalia and Kiyomi.
"In the name of the heavenly dragon king and dragon king Vritra I curse you with the worst luck for the rest of your life, you shall die painfully and all alone" Whispered Issei.
Raphtalia didn't hear him while Kiyomi heard loud and clear.
She just smiled and they continued to walk towards the room.
As they reached the room Raphtalia turned to look at issei.
"Are we really filthy?" Asked a teary Raphtalia.
Now issei regretted that he placed only a small curse.
"Course not, my Goddesses are the most beautiful women there are" Reassured issei as he kissed her.
"And your horns are pretty too, don't worry what others say and listen to what I say and never change" Said Issei as he kissed Kiyomi next.
"I wanted to give you something by the way" Said Issei as he took out two wooden boxes.
The girls opened the boxes and found beautiful rings.
"Just so you know, these are not a proposal rings.....yet.
"This ring was made by me to boost your defence and so that it could protect you, and make you happy too" Said Issei.
Suddenly Raphtalia pushed him onto the bed and started to undress him.
He turned to look at Kiyomi and saw that she was removing her clothes too.
'That's not the reaction I thought I'll get' Thought Issei
"I guess you want to do this?" Asked Issei.
"What? you don't want your reward?" Asked Kiyomi.
"No, I really want it" Said Issei.
Soon Kiyomi joined them while Raphtalia removed her clothes.
Issei had one of the wildest nights in a while as he showed his dominance....
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