Scamming the Storm Dragon?

"Majin! You have guts to enter the dwelling of I, Storm Dragon Veldora!"

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Despite how he behaved in the anime, Aria had to admit, the Storm Dragon truly looked domineering. She could see why the inhabitants of the world are intimidated by its mere existence.

His scales that gleamed like dark steel were definitely durable, enough so that Aria was sure he could easily tank an Ultimate Skill user, after all, True Dragons are Ultimate existences.

As for the rest of his body, it took on bluish colour, with his eyes being a striking gold.

But what stood out to Aria was his height, so much so that she couldn't help but disappointedly mutter, "Small."

"W-what?" Veldora who saw her staring at him silently thought that this strange Majin had frozen in fear at his majesty and identity, so he couldn't help but stutter in shock, thinking he misheard.

Aria rolled her eyes at his exaggerated reaction, and repeated, "I said you're smaller than I thought you'd be."

Aria's words left the Storm Dragon stupefied. A mere Majin was calling a True Dragon small? The audacity!

The Storm Dragon was about shout once again, but a sudden thought entered his mind, making him scrutinise Aria for a moment.

Aria who saw his gaze raised an eyebrow, it wasn't rude or anything, it was one of pure curiosity, 'Isn't this the moment he asserts his authority? If so, why is he just staring at me ? Did he sense something when that portal spat me out at the entrance of the cave?'

Before Aria's thoughts could continue further, a menacing growl along with a burst of aura came from her right.

Aria and Veldora both looked to her right, only to see Fenrir glaring daggers at the Storm Dragon.

And this was also when Veldora finally asked the question on his mind, clearing his throat he asked, "Are you two not scared of me?"

"Nah~ Your current predicament makes it hard to feel scared of you." Aria smiled knowingly as she glanced at the [Infinity Prison] around him. She wondered if her current strength was enough to break it, 'In fact, it might be possible if I try imposing my 'Intent' or 'Will' as I attack, or I might be able to outright negate the 'effect'.

Aria's mind was drifting to her status as a [Living Anomaly], though she was once again brought out of her reverie, this time by Veldora's booming voice.

"What!?"

"Silence." Aria's eyes narrowed, having someone shout in her mind wasn't something she appreciated, especially when she was thinking.

"A-ah, my bad." The Storm Dragon felt a sense of danger even as he was trapped, the moment he met Aria's gaze.

Turning to Fenrir, she asked, "Fen, what did you say to him for him to have such an outburst?"

Fenrir's eyes lit up with joy when he heard the nickname his Mother called him by, and so with newfound excitement he answered, "Mother, this lizard kept on rambling on about he was a mighty True Dragon, and that we lesser monsters should respect him.

So when I enlightened him about Mother's majesty and unparalleled might, he couldn't help but be in awe." Fenrir finished, staring down at Aria with puppy eyes, clearly he was asking for some praises.

'I know the essence said my creations would be loyal…But isn't this a little too much, I'm not the Bone Daddy Ainz.' Aria's lips twitched, she didn't know if she should be amused or annoyed. 'Maybe I shouldn't have given him inherent knowledge of the world when I created him.'

That's right, Aria had indeed given Fenrir basic knowledge of the world, like species, Demon Lords, Heroes, Skills, etc. She left out some information she was not yet aware of, like whether Tempest existed yet, or who the current Demon Lords.

Though she did give him information about being's that she guessed had a definite chance of existing in the current era, along with beings who he should be careful of.

"If that was all you said then it's fine." Aria just shrugged, and patted Fenrir, she had no reason to hide her strength, and if people didn't believe her, oh well. As long as they didn't go out of their way to offend her, she would let them be…Probably.

Veldora who heard her words was at a loss at what he should feel, on one hand his pride couldn't accept her words, and another she was not afraid of him… 'Forget about my pride. I'm feeling lonely here, I shouldn't annoy them or they might leave.'

"Come on Fenrir, we're leaving." Aria's words made Veldora panic, so he couldn't help but scream.

"W-wait!"

"Stupid Lizard! Didn't Mother tell you to not shout at her!?" Fenrir was literally about to jump on the sealed Veldora, but Aria's stern voice made him pause.

"Sit." Like a real dog, Fenrir immediately flopped down.

Seeing the abandoned puppy look he was giving her, Aria's expression softened, "Dear, I appreciate you looking out for me, but my heart isn't so small that I will get offended by every little thing."

Hearing her words, Fenrir looked at her in awe, "As expected of you Mother! Your magnanimity is boundless as your strength!"

Aria just rolled her eyes, she was now prepared for all her creations to end up like Ainz's subordinates.

"A-ahem, I didn't get your name, lady?" Veldora asked, timidly. The Storm Dragon realised that he had already annoyed her twice, by shouting in her mind.

Aria who saw his behaviour couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction and joy, she knew it was her flaw acting up, but she didn't mind giving into it for now.

"Let's go, Fenrir." Aria turned around and started walking, before once again hearing the Storm Dragon.

"Wait! I-I mean, please don't go. It's really lonely here, with no one to talk to, since everyone is afraid or would die because of the levels of magicules here." Veldora admitted.

Aria paused her steps, sighing softly, she turned around and faced him, "Alright, I will accompany you for a bit, but not for free." She curbed any sadistic feelings when she heard what he said. After all, she doesn't know how it feels to be alone for 300 hundred years, and for enduring that, she respected Veldora.

'This is probably my human side speaking, cause I'm sure, with my new state of being and experiencing insanity before my death, even I can endure 300 years without going crazy.'

Veldora couldn't help but scream in happiness, "Subarashii!"

'He said it.' Aria smiled amusedly, just for that, she would forgive him for shouting in her mind, again.

"Stupid Lizard, be quiet, Mother said this is not for free." Fenrir said, dissatisfaction clear in his voice.

"Sorry." Veldora meekly answered, before clearing his throat, regaining his dignified voice, "Tell me what you desire, Majin? Is it power? A name? Or do you want to be my subordinate?"

"I want to analyse you." Aria answered straightforwardly without entertaining his other options.

"Eh?" Veldora couldn't help but break character once again. Why wouldn't he? It was something so incomprehensible. Analyse him? A True Dragon? Inconceivable! But since he didn't want them to leave, he suggested, "How about giving you name and my Divine Protection?"

"If I said I will analyse you, I will analyse you. This isn't something you can negotiate, Veldora." Without waiting to hear his answer, Aria was already in front of the crystal with her hand on it.

"And…Done." Aria smiled, satisfied by her result, which was confirmed by the Voice of the World.

『Confirmed. Unique Skill [Infinity Prison] has been successfully acquired. 』

『Confirmed. Extra Skills [All of Creation], [Analytical Appraisal], [Water Manipulation], [Wind Manipulation], [Spatial Manipulation], [Black Lightning] and [Black Flames] has been successfully acquired. 』

"Already?!" Veldora was once again surprised, when he felt waves entering him, he instinctively try to reject them, but to his shock he couldn't resist it. Now he couldn't help but wonder who the two in front of him were, 'Is she perhaps an Awakened Demon Lords who has risen up during the years I was sealed?'

"It wasn't too hard. I just had to accelerate my thought process by the millions." Or at least that was part of the process. Aria had in fact used her status / ability as a [Living Anomaly], and strongly 'willed' herself to bypass the rules of the [Infinity Prison], allowing her analysis to reach the infinitely vast imaginary space to the exact location Veldora was sealed.

The rest after that was easy, she used her natural calculation power—which was on the level of a True Dragon or above—along with [Thought Acceleration] to analyse the Veldora. And since the Storm Dragon had lost a lot of magicules over years, he couldn't resist her, who could even be a challenge for a True Dragon in their prime.

Also, while she was at it, she analysed the [Infinity Prison], since her sin of gluttony had acted up, and she couldn't pass up an interestingly useful skill. 'I feel so old now. I'm sure more than a centuries passed in my mind. Having a genetic archive doesn't mean I have complete data—one is instinctive and the other calculated—But unlike Twilight Valentine, my creations will never suffer from gene splicing thanks to my essence.'

Veldora didn't know what to say, so he worriedly asked, "Since I let you analyse me, you won't leave, right?"

"Are you implying that Mother's words hold no weight?!" Fenrir shouted in a way that Aria would from now on deem passionate. Since, she was well aware, that he just wanted to please her and be useful.

Hopping onto Fenrir's back, much to his delight, Aria made herself comfortable on his fluffy fur, "If I said I'll do something, I'll do it, little Dragon."

"L-little Dragon?" Aria smiled mischievously, at his reaction, oh how she was going to enjoy teasing him for taking up her time.

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A/N: I bet you didn't expect a chapter this fast did ya? Well because of this and work, I wasn't able to read the LN, still not even halfway through Vol 18. So if there's any plot holes, it's either because I'm a dumbass, or I haven't read it yet.

Anyways enjoy the chapter.