Is It Wrong For A Hero To Be Mentored By A Dragon In The Dungeon?

Merlin's Return

Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction based on multiple existing anime/manga series. The characters and settings used in this story belong to their respective owners and creators, and no copyright infringement is intended. This story is purely for entertainment purposes and is not intended to infringe upon any existing intellectual property. I do not own any of the original works that inspired this fanfiction, and I fully support the original creators and their works.

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The 2nd arc! Has begun! Now, You've probably? missed these types of chapters and times of peace! It really has been a while hasn't it? Anyways, Action and so on will be coming soon! (Probably), as the focus of this 2nd Arc is Character development arcs as well as consequences of the 1st Arc. The 3rd Arc is where the spice comes into play! The 2nd Arc is going to be significantly shorter than the 1st one! I could call this Arc 1.5, but that'd be weird!

As always reviews, feedback, comments, ideas and suggestions would really boost my motivation and capability to write you guys a story you would enjoy! And...

Thank you for reading, truly! and most importantly... Enjoy!

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-Story Start-

-Day Time, Two Days Following Haruhime's Rescue-

-Hearth Mansion, Mansion Entrance-

Early morning, the birds are chirping and the sun has just risen to alight the whole Dungeon City Of Orario with it's glorious life breathing light.

Although, the individual currently sitting near the entrance of the Hestia Familia's residence like an abandoned puppy, is anything but life breathing. No, he's the exact opposite. His mere existence drains all joy and life from those in his presence.

"Now that's just rude isn't it?" Said existence responds to narration without a care in the world, a small glance thrown at the unseen 4th wall. Sending the narrator a chill in his spine.

Anyhow! Why is the Dragon just standing there?! You ask!

"Why, I'm waiting for the opportune moment to make my glorious return! It's a practice makes perfect approach that only I've mastered in my eons of life! HAHAHAHHAHA!" Merlin bursts out into an arrogant and confident deranged laughter.

*STEP* *STEP* *STEP* *STEP* Steps are heard in ever increasing volume, indicating someone's approach to the door.

*CREEK* The door is opened and Merlin's Amethyst eyes are met with Sapphire blue, a face twisted into a deadpan meets the gleeful and deranged Dragon's wicked grin.

"You're late Chibi-Dragon... And why are you talking to yourself like that? All of us could hear your mad cackle all the way from the kitchen..." Hestia stated into a deadpan expression, her face and words laced with confusion at another of the Dragon's absurdities... Talking to himself?

"Of course I'm late! I had to get sustenance for all the work I was forced to do two days ago!" Merlin responds in indignation at the unjustified accusation thrown at him by the short stack goddess.

"Two days just to eat?" Hestia narrows her eyes at the irritating scum.

"I'm a growing boy! Now let me in you half-assed Mansion guard!" Merlin vulgarly dismissed Hestia's logic, waving her off with his hand paw thing and also roasting her... Temporary occupation.