Chapter 12 - Dragon Cleaning Service

What awaited us inside the cave was a big surprise.

 The entrance to the cave was recorded as having a cave monster nest that inhabited the deepest part. However, several plants coexisted in this strange condition.

 I recognized the plant very well, a rare plant that was an important ingredient for mixing potions. With one drop of the plant's essence, it was certain that the potion had qualities that were beyond logic.

 I remember buying a bottle of healing potion containing the essence of the plant to regrow severed organs. At that time, I accidentally cut off my little finger that kept tripping over the chair. Because at that time I was emotional and I just cut off my little finger.

 One problem was solved, but it was a bit strange when the fake wound attacked again. Just imagine, my little finger was gone but it still itched. I wanted to scratch it but the finger was gone.

 "So, the report that Mercedes gave happened like this."

 "Of course, Karl. What do you think the dragons we met earlier. Pretty weak and their nest is shameless, right?"

 "Ah, no-no... I just think this cave is too valuable to be used as a dragon's nest."

 "It seems like you have other plans, what are you thinking about?"

 "Not much, by the way.. can this cave be made private property?"

 "Legally.. this cave is within our territory. So, we can own it completely."

 "Thank goodness.. then.. let's continue exploring this cave."

 My father drove the vehicle slowly. The bright lights illuminating the journey and the scenery of the cave rocks looked ordinary to my eyes.

 "It feels a bit boring to see a view like this."

 "Yeah, what do you expect from a cave that is rarely explored, Karl?"

 "There's a chance that the inside is still not fully explored, right? I was hoping we'd find raw materials or something."

 "You're expecting too much for a cave this small."

 "This cave is small? But why does our magic radar show otherwise?"

 "What do you mean?"

 "You know our magic radar always detects the surrounding area, right? Now, look at this."

 My father noticed the small dots that appeared on the magic radar.

 "I still don't understand how to read this magic radar."

 "Well, just understand it while it's being used. Oh, by the way, how do we check this big dot?"

 "That's okay, it looks like a big monster anyway."

 "Maybe it was Mercedes and Chiyuki's prank. Like leaving big dragon for surprise us."

 "Ah.. they will be like that.. wait... why did your little sister become like that?"

 "What do you mean?"

 "You know how cute Chiyuki when child age, right?"

 "Of course, she's my cute little sister at that times. What's wrong with her?"

 "But why is she so scary now?"

 "Huh?" I was a little confused by my father's words.

 "Yesterday she came home after exterminating a dragon and bandits with bloody smile... with a fucking bloody smile, Karl!"

 "Well... I'm not involved in that extermination, right?"

 "Karl, you're the type of person who does criminal activities without realizing it, while case Chiyuki is little bit different.. she enjoys every criminal activity she does! It's not that I'm against your methods, but!! Invite your father along once in a while!"

 "How could we possibly invite you to do a crime? The incident itself was unexpected by Chiyuki. Who would have thought that there would be bandits blocking the road ahead? Besides, if you were in our position, what would you do?"

 "Of course, we would run them over to death, our horse-drawn carriage is no ordinary horse afterall! Their kicks are enough to dislocate your ribs."

 "Oh..! I just knew that!"

 "Fufufu.. learn more from your father!"

 What is this?

 Why do I feel like I'm consulting a professional criminal?

 Our trivial conversation brought us to the deepest part of the cave.

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 A traveler once said, "I searched for bronze but found gold instead."

 That statement described what was in front of us. The large dot we encountered was a large castle-like dragon that was still breathing with a body full of wounds. It seemed like it survived Chiyuki and Mercedes' attack.

 Holy Shiiiit!

 A dragon that big could still survive against that terrifying duo?

 While they were just exhausted without any wounds at all?

 What the heck were they doing? Bullying a dragon is hard! And it seemed like they were doing it with a sense of joy.

 Once again I realized that my little sister wasn't normal.

 "Do you see this, Dad?" I asked.

 Our current position was staying in the vehicle and observing the injured dragon from afar. Several small dragons were protecting the big dragon.

 Yep, he was the leader of this pack of dragons. The main source of the food shortage that has been happening lately. The main culprit to be killed... i mean exterminated.

 "That size and his scales that look thick... can we beat him, Karl?"

 "Well, if you don't know, why are you asking me."

 "..."

 "Get serious, Karl!" my father said in a firm tone.

 "With the current weapons, I think we can defeat him. Just look at the wounds on his body."

 "That many wounds and he's still not dead? Does he have nine lives?"

 "..."

 "Our lives... maybe in danger here!" now it was my turn to reply in an angry tone.

 "Oh.. okay.. okay.. what's the plan?"

 "Simple! First, let's negotiate. Now bring this vehicle in front of him and let me negotiate."

 "As you wish, Karl."

 Our vehicle slowly moved towards the lying dragon. The spotlight on our vehicle slowly attracted the attention of the small dragons around it. They then actively moved to protect the large dragon covered in wounds.

 We stopped right in front of the small dragons.

 I then took out the installed loudspeaker magic and tried to negotiate with the dragon. Well, even though this is a reckless act because not all dragons understand human language, a dragon this big should have sufficient language skills.

 "Ahem.. test.. test... one.. two... okay just right.. for the dragons there can you hear my voice?"

 Not only the answer I heard but also a gripping growl directed at us.

 "Hey, answer me if you understand what I said."

 "Oy!!"

 "Hey!!"

 "Hello, a lizard with a tail? Is your tail healthy?"

 "Gosh, you're so arrogant."

 I've tried to provoke them but I didn't get any answer. Only unfriendly groans were heard. That means.. they're begging to die with their leader, right?

 "How is this, Dad? They didn't answer."

 "Maybe... their brain got damaged so forget how to speak as a evolution lizard?"

 "..."

 "HUMAN! WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY TERRITORY!"

 My father was very surprised when he heard a rumbling sound above the vehicle we were riding, "He can talk!"

 I could see my father's amazement at the fact that dragons could talk.

 "Ahem, Hey you lizard! We came here to give you two choices. Die slowly or die quickly?" I offered.

 Without further ado, I gave him two choices.

 "KUHAHAHA!! AFTER YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INJURED ME, NOW YOU SURE YOU CAN DEFEAT ME? DON'T DREAM OF IT!!"

 Okay! Challenge accepted! Thank you for being our living test material.

 Thank you, stupid dragon!

 I will always remember your sacrifice!

 I immediately activated my special magic weapon. A smoke screen contains white phosphorus in it, where white phosphorus burns anything it touches if exposed to air, and other effects such as eye irritation, severe respiratory problems, and even burns like living in hell.

 Yep, this one weapon is not for human but our opponent is a dragon.

 So, is it okay?

 Without further ado, the white phosphorus smokescreen spread. The whistling sound of burning phosphorus entered our ears.

 Slowly but surely, their last gasps were heard and the small dots on the magic radar slowly disappeared.

 "And.. this is.. the procedure for carrying out dragon genocide properly!"

 "Huh?" my father replied.

 To hell with the rules of war and humanity!

 There are no such rules in this world!

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