Chapter 607 – Side Story 3. Ustina’s Love (3)
Although it is called Ustina’s house.
The ancient dragon’s nest was like a very deep dungeon.
Dragon’s Lair is a famous place where all kinds of gold and silver treasures are hidden.
So, even in Iceland, the dragon’s lair is a special place where famous adventurers want to challenge countless times.
The rare of an ancient dragon is an exception.
There is no way the dragon would forgive those who trespassed on his house.
It was natural that a single party of adventurers could not handle the wrath of the ancient dragon.
‘It’s a place you can’t compete with even if you bring an army, let alone an adventurer.’
Therefore, let alone adventurers, even most demons do not visit this mountain range.
And Ustina was a special being who was rumored to be the strongest among those ancient dragons.
Ustina, the red dragon of the central region.
And the Western Blue Dragon, Aquarite, are the two ancient dragons that represent the Demon Kingdom.
Also, it was an elf, not a dragon.
My father, Lucifiel, also said that he hung out with those two people and formed a long friendship.
‘When I think about it. ‘How strong was your father?’
No matter how much an elf sharpens his sword.
There is no way it can overcome the mana output from the superior Dragon Heart.
Only my father was the exception.
At that time, Ustina, who was walking quietly, spoke to me.
“So, I guess you have no memory of your father at all.”
“That’s right. “I don’t really remember, but I saw my mother briefly when I was very young… But I’ve never met my father.”
I suddenly became curious.
The three are friends who have been together since childhood.
Dragons and elves have different notions of age.
At that time, I heard that my father, Lucifiel, was the same age as the other two in terms of calculated age.
“Hmm. “We’ve arrived.”
I wanted to ask you a few questions about the father.
Soon the two arrived at a wide hall.
“This place…”
It was a luxurious banquet hall set up in the basement.
Not an empty banquet hall.
It was a space where all preparations had already been completed for the banquet to begin.
“Because you said you would visit my nest. Since the ruler of Agriel was coming as a guest, I thought he should be treated appropriately.”
As I looked around the banquet hall, I was once again surprised.
The banquet hall was already filled with all kinds of food and luxurious flowers.
And even the bands playing the instruments started playing the moment the two people came in.
Elves and dwarves.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall was lively with spirits mingling together.
As I fell silent in shock at that sight, Ustina looked at me again with worried eyes.
“The slaves who live in these mountains… No, now that they have been freed, they are officially hired workers in my nest. So, I paid enough wages and prepared this banquet.”
The way he looks at me.
For Ustina, one of the continent’s strongest powers, she looked cute, so I inadvertently held back a smile.
‘Emancipation of slaves was something I cared a lot about. Still, thank you for your consideration.’
I nodded.
“Thank you for your great hospitality. Ustina.”
“… No. Considering your status, it’s just a simple banquet.”
At that time, a dwarf wearing a butler’s uniform approached.
“The two main characters of the banquet have arrived. I will guide you to your seat. Owner.”
He was a dwarf with an impressive mustache knot made by twisting his red beard.
It turned out to be a manager named Hamels, who was in charge of managing the nest.
‘That sign. Is it the emblem of the Red Dragon clan?’
It seemed like he was a butler who had served the Red Dragon for generations.
Perhaps thanks to the dwarf’s touch, the atmosphere of the banquet hall was so luxurious that it could be compared to the banquet hall of the Imperial Palace of the Ramir Empire.
He bowed his head politely towards me as well.
“Cecilia often sent very famous drawings to the people of this nest.”
And the eyes of the dwarf who spoke of Cecilia were full of respect.
‘He is a golden dragon who is respected by the dwarves, who are natural craftsmen…’
Since it’s the same dragon, Cecilia also has a connection with Ustina.
It looks like they are sending a special drawing like a gift.
Of course, the drawing was a very high-grade item that even the Eitern Chamber of Commerce coveted.
“Then sit here.”
The two sat side by side at the head table in the banquet hall.
Since I was invited, it was common for each chair to have its own chair.
Unusually, a chair where two people sit together.
For comparison, it was like a two-seater sofa.
When I looked at the chair and wondered, Ustina looked at me again.
“I thought a wide chair would be comfortable, so I prepared it like that. If it’s uncomfortable…”
“No. “It would be better to be able to sit close to Ustina.”
“I… I see. I’m glad you’re okay.”
When my reaction wasn’t bad, Ustina smiled happily.
Then, he probably noticed that he couldn’t hide his expression too much.
She put her fist in front of her mouth and cleared her throat.
“Hmm. Anyway, let’s take a seat now.”
I sat down with her in her seat.
Height around mid 170’s.
Moreover, Ustinara, whose breasts surpassed those of Lilia, was not small in stature.
Of course, he was shorter than me, who has a stocky physique of over 180 cm.
When two large people sat side by side, their bodies became closer than expected.
Today, Ustina is wearing a red, off-the-shoulder dress that completely exposes the top half of her breasts.
And those blazing red hair, as if they had been taken care of by her, fell beautifully down to her waist, tracing her elegant curls.
An alluring yet bewitching beautiful woman.
Of course, Ustina was not married.
It was a very fitting description for Ustina today.
‘I feel… A little strange.’
It seemed like she didn’t even wear any perfume.
It seemed like a good scent was constantly spreading from Ustina.
That is definitely the dragon scent that comes from a female dragon of childbearing age.
I felt like blood would rush to my lower abdomen without realizing it.
I tried my best to endure that feeling and enjoyed the banquet event that soon began with Ustina.
***
The atmosphere of the banquet was ripening like that.
Ustina and I were enjoying the banquet food and sharing drinks together.
Along with the orchestra’s performance, separate theater companies also came to this banquet hall and performed musical plays.
The only attendees were me and Ustina.
The atmosphere was so good that it could be compared to the banquet of imperial nobles that took place in the imperial capital Theria.
“What do you think, Julian? You must have tried all kinds of luxurious alcohol in the empire. “I don’t know if the demon’s drink suits you.”
Ustina looked at me and said.
This was a deep mountain range.
It was a place that was untouched and undamaged.
All kinds of tree fruits grew in the forests of that mountain range.
Of course, if there are fruits, it means that you can make alcohol with those fruits.
“I like it very much. Actually, I’m not that picky about what I eat.”
Because the taste is actually not picky.
I was able to gain more loyalty from soldiers on the battlefield.
Wherever you go, the food served in the military tastes bad.
Plus, the combat rations where the actual battle takes place. Most of the food I wouldn’t eat even if given in normal times.
I was able to sit and share such combat rations with the lowest-ranking soldiers.
The soldiers were even more enthusiastic about me because of my easy-going appearance, which was completely different from my status as the highest-ranking noble.
‘Actually, I just don’t have a picky taste.’
Nevertheless, the alcohol Ustina served was quite delicious.
Then, the glass was empty again, and this time the dwarf butler brought a new drink.
“This is the imperial liquor that Eirin sent to Ustina. It is a specialty product of a place called Luthier Territory near the imperial capital, and its reputation is so high that it is difficult to find it these days.”
I was momentarily surprised when I heard the unexpected name.
Ustina responded to the deacon’s words.
“You may not know, but… Members of the harem promote friendship by exchanging gifts and letters like this. Eirin is close to Cecilia, so that connection reached me too.”
In that case, there was nothing strange about this alcohol being here.
At that time, the dwarf butler who was taking the empty liquor bottle whispered in my ear.
“I heard that it is a very good drink for your health. In addition to the alcohol that Eirin gave as a gift, I separately inquired with the Aitern Company and stocked up on quite a bit of it. You can enjoy it to your heart’s content.”
The saying that it is good for your health.
I didn’t miss the dwarf butler’s eyes shining at that moment.
“Ustina is the head of the highly proud Red Dragon. That’s why I don’t reveal my true feelings to others… But this time is different. It seems that Ustina always missed Julian.”
Having said that, Hamels used his strange skill to quickly remove the empty plates from the table in front of them.
“Hmm? What did Hamels say?”
“No. Ustina. He said he could bring whatever food he wanted to eat in particular.”
I turned my horse around.
I realized the intention of Hamels’ words.
He whispered words that might offend the Red Dragon into my ear as a guest.
‘He is an incredibly loyal subject.’
Those words I heard from Ruiril.
It seemed to be true that Ustina was crazy about dreaming me all night long.
Even the clothes I’m wearing today.
It was even more explicit than the luxurious dress she wore at the previous Demon King’s meeting.
If the area of the red cloth is half.
The rest means Ustina’s clothes are so vulgar that you can see her skin.
And above all, Ustina was sipping her drink like she was doing now and had been caressing my hand under the table for a while.
“Then let’s toast. You will like it because it is a special red fruit wine that is a specialty of the empire.”
The two shared a drink again.
And Ustina’s eyes, flushed with intoxication, were becoming increasingly sticky.
“It’s a musical play with Riel… And your mother as the main characters. I heard that it was a very famous musical theater in the Empire. It’s my first time seeing that play. “It’s more fun than I thought.”
She said in a whisper.
Just like the saying.
The play that the troupe is currently performing on the stage beyond the table is my parents’ love story.
The romance between a great saint and a bard was very famous.
Now its fame was spreading to the Demon Kingdom.
‘Because the rumor is already spreading throughout the Demon Kingdom that the legendary bard Riel… Is my father Lucifiel.’
It wasn’t a rumor, but a fact.
Anyway, it’s my parents’ sad love story.
The atmosphere between the two people watching the play together also became strange.
“That playboy Riel… I never imagined that even I, an old friend, would fall in love with one woman like that.”
And Ustina whispered in a voice that seemed to be steeped in sentiment.
Her touch became bolder.
The hand that was holding her clasps was now on top of her thighs.
And she muttered.
“Is it possible for a person to change that much when they fall in love?”
While saying that, Ustina continued stroking her thighs.
