Chapter 24 - Contract and Black Dragon's True Identity

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"Then, me as well...."

Suddenly, we heard Tiamat-sama say that.

Then, we saw that Tiamat-sama seemed to be enveloped in a light blue light and was slowly shrinking.

Before long, the light faded and a woman appeared.

The woman looked beautiful, with snow-white skin, pointed ears, long light blue hair, and dark blue eyes. Apart from that, she also wore a long sky blue dress which added to the coldness of her aura and appearance.

Could this be...,

"Oh? So this is your another form?"

The Black Dragon Woman said and I also realized that the woman is the humanoid form of Tiamat-sama.

If in her Dragon form she is a Western Dragon with celestial blue scales, then in her human form, Tiamat-sama is a woman who also has a light blue theme.

Hearing the Black Dragon Woman's question, Tiamat-sama gave a small nod.

"Yes. This is my other form. Usually I only use it when I come to places that are too small for my true form...."

The Black Dragon Woman nodded slightly then looked at Tannin-san.

"How about you?"

Hearing her question, Tannin-san slightly shook his head.

"Indeed I can transform into a human-like form. But I very rarely do it and more often to just reduce my size when necessary."

"Oh, well every person has their own preferences.... Anyway, speaking of Dragons, can you guys tell me a little about Dragons in this world. Also, there are another High Dragons besides you two, right?"

Hearing that Black Dragon Woman's question, Tannin-san nodded.

"In this world, Dragons are one of the strongest races in existence. And among the highest and strongest Dragons, leaving the Evil Dragons aside, there are 5 Dragon Kings like Tiamat and 6 if including myself, above us are 2 Heavenly Dragons, and above them both is 1 Dragon God and 1 True Dragon.... Before they were sealed, there was no one in this world who could match or defeat Two Heavenly Dragons except Dragon God and True Dragon. And from the very beginning, we were sure enough you are at least equal to the Heavenly Dragons or even more, Lady."

"Hmm.... I see...."

After listening to Tannin-san's explanation, the Black Dragon Woman seemed to be holding her chin and thought for a moment. Then she looked intently and asked,

"The Dragon God or True Dragon, is she a little girl with long black hair?"

"""Hm?"""

Hearing that Black Dragon Woman's question, we looked confused.

"A week ago, not long after the two of you came, a little girl also came but was only observing from a distance. I sensed that she was Ouroboros. And during this boy's test, from his flame I faintly felt the aura of Ouroboros which was the similarly as that little girl's."

Ouroboros?

Wait! Isn't that!?

"What!? Ouroboros!? You mean Ophis!? She appeared!?" Tannin-san exclaimed and looked really shocked!

"I didn't expect Ophis to show herself too...." Tiamat-sama seems to frown a little.

"Ouroboros Ophis showed itself. And it looks like Ophis's form this time is a little girl with long black hair. This is different from the last report that Grigori knew.... Looks like I have to report this to headquarters." Penemune-san also looked worried.

".... I didn't realize her at all." Scathach-sama also seemed to frown and clenched her fists slightly.

"I didn't realize either, Scathach-sama.... And if I'm not mistaken, Dragon God Ophis is the strongest existence in this world, right?" Sakuya-san also seemed to frown.

Not only them, I was also very surprised by that Black Dragon Woman's statement that Ouroboros appeared.

The Ouroboros she means is Dragon God Ophis.

Dragon God Ophis was the one who gave <<Snake>> to me. And she appeared near me again without me noticing!?

Meanwhile, I heard the Black Dragon Woman seemed to be muttering.

"So her name is Ophis.... I'll remember."

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After a while, we were finally able to move on from the shock of Ophis's appearance.

"Now, we will do our contract binding."

The Black Dragon Woman said to me and then walked closer.

After facing me, the Dragon Woman stretched out one hand to me.

"Give me your hand."

Hearing what she said, I stretched out my right hand and then she grasped it.

"What is your name?"

"R-Rey Rofocale."

I feel a little nervous because she is the first person I have seen that can transform into a human-like form but having horns and a tail like her. Apart from that, I also felt a little nervous since this Spirit Contract was arguably my first familiar contract too. What's more, what will become my familiar is a very strong Dragon Spirit.

Regarding familar, I was previously told by Mephisto-sama that having a familiar is one of the fundamental things for Devils. At that time, Mephisto-sama also showed me his familiar which was a creature in the form of a red-blue snake. He also said my mother also had a familiar in the form of a black dove that was used to send emergency messages for Mephisto-sama to save me. Apart from that, Mephisto-sama also explained to me what are familiars and their functions.

Familiars are supernatural beings who are bound magically with Devils as servants or allies. Familiar can be used to help in various things such as gathering information, conveying messages, or other things.

Well, if looked from the general view, my Serene Summoning's Infinite Parallel Overwrite Summoning Balance Breaker that used to Summoning Scathach-sama and others, from the ability to automatically bound us was indeed pretty similar to a familiar contract too.

Anyway, besides that, a Devil can have more than one familiar. Devils can also summon their familiars whenever and wherever they want.

Depending on the species, familiars can have different powers and functions. One example is of course the Black Dragon Woman who will be making a contract with me at this time. We will tie a spirit contract with her main task is being my weapons.

"Kukuku.... Take it easy, boy. I won't eat you, you know~."

The dragon lady chuckled realizing that I was a little nervous. And I can only smile wryly at her teasing.

After that, she looked at me more seriously.

"Alright.... I'll start by pouring energy into my hand to connect with you and then saying the <<Contract Vow>>. After I'm done, you follow what I've done and just answer with a vow similar to what I said. That's all. Got it?"

"Mm."

I quite understood what she meant, so I immediately nodded without thinking.

The Black Dragon Woman also nodded lightly seeing that I understood what she meant.

"Good. Let's start...."

After she said that, I saw from her hand that was gripping mine, appeared a black light enveloping her.

".... << Oh Young Brave One! I, Disaster Dragon Spirit Queen, Kulshedra, acknowledge you, Rey Rofocale, as a contract partner and accept you as my Master. From now on, I will be your sword and shield in your path of glory! >> ...."

Disaster Dragon Spirit Queen? Kulshedra? Is that her true identity? Hmm....

"Don't just daydream! Your turn!"

While I was still thinking about that Black Dragon Woman's true identity, I heard her remind me.

I also realized that the Dragon Woman was finished and now it's my turn.

"Ah! Yes!"

Then, I started to channel energy into my right hand which is connected to her. And after the energy that looked like purple-black flame enveloped my right hand, I said my contract vow.

"Um.... << Oh Ancient Noble Spirit! I, Rey Rofocale, accept you, Kulshedra, as a contract partner and my familiar. I will try to be the best partner and master for you. And together, we will reach the summit of pride and glory! >> .... I-Is that enough?"

Hearing my hesitantly question, the Dragon Woman nodded slightly.

"Yes."

Then, in our two connected hands, I saw two energies in the form of black light from her and the purple-black flame from me seemed to be coiling up with each other and getting brighter, until finally about a minute later the two coiling energies faded away and disappeared.

Then, that Dragon Woman smiled at me.

"The contract was successful.... Kukuku.... Please treat me well, My Master~."

Uhh.... I felt a little awkward suddenly being called "Master". I smiled wryly and answered her.

"Yeah, please treat me well, too."

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After the contract was successful, I noticed on the back of my right hand that there appeared a black circle emblem with a black snake with twelve heads in it.

"What emblem is this?"

I noticed that the black emblem seemed to glow a little black too.

"That is the <<Contract Seal>> as proof that I am bound to you."

The Black Dragon Woman answered me.

"Oh, I see...."

Then I saw the black emblem, the Contract Seal, stop glowing.

Then, I remembered something while doing our contract vows before.

"Ah! You previously called yourself the Disaster Dragon Spirit Queen Kulshedra? Is that your true identity?"

I looked at the Black Dragon Woman, Kulshedra, and asked her.

And hearing my question, Tannin-san and Tiamat-sama looked puzzled.

"Kulshedra?"

"Disaster Dragon Spirit Queen?"

Not only the three of us, Scathach-sama, Sakuya-san and Penemune-san also looked wondering.

And seeing our expressions that seemed to ask for an explanation, Kulshedra chuckled.

"Kukuku.... That's right. In my original world, I am the strongest Spirit, incarnation of disaster, and world-destroying calamity. Besides that, I am also considered the sign and harbinger of the beginning and the end of the age. If I wake up, the age and the world will end with my own hands. If I fall asleep, the age and the world will soon start again with civilization. Because of that, I am also called Ouroboros of End-Start Cycle. Because of those hidden facts, only the six Elemental Lords who know about me.... I had ended the ages before and then fell asleep, until you summoned me, My Master. Honestly, I never thought when I woke up again I would be in another world. Kukukukuku.... Also, because I'm an Ouroboros too that I can realize that the little girl that you guys called Ophis is an Ouroboros too. Even though it seems like the concept of our power is different."

Whhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????

Harbinger of Calamity and World Destroyer!?

What have I done!?

I summoned an existence like that and now that I'm under a contract with her!? And moreover she is an Ouroboros too!? Does that mean she is possibly isn't any less powerful than Dragon God Ophis!? What the heck!?

Not only me, the others were all shocked by her confession. After all, it was truly mind-boggling. It will be strange if there were no people who weren't stunned after finding out the truth about her.

While we were still dumbfounded and frowned with worry at her confession, Kulshedra chuckled again.

"Kukuku.... Relax. Even though I wake up, I have no intention of causing trouble. After all, I'm just an <<Outsider>> in this world."

Hearing that, we feel more relieved. But then....

"Except..."

Hearing her say "Except...", I asked nervously.

"E-Except?"

Kulshedra grinned and answered.

"Except you want to cause calamity to end the ages and destroy the world, you can call me. Kukukukuku...."

I hope that never happens!

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