Regas

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A long time ago, in an age of legends, humans were under attack by dragons and faced great danger. Brave knights tried to defend them, but humans were too weak. When everyone was in despair, another dragon came to their aid. The reason he helped humans was because he loved a certain knight.

Afterward, when the dragon who wanted to destroy the world disappeared and peace was restored, the dragon and his knight who had helped became the pillars of a new kingdom. The dragon bestowed blessings upon the kingdom. He said that someone with the power of the dragon would appear in the royal family from generation to generation.

Kings with the power of the dragon ruled the country from generation to generation. However, what they inherited was not just that. The cruelty of the dragon also manifested in the kings. That’s why a Regas, the one who tamed dragons, always stood by the king’s side.

He was closer to the king than anyone else and gained his trust. As time passed and the powerful blood became diluted, the need for Regas diminished greatly. However, a Regas had already become a symbol of peace and the closest advisor to power. They were now the ones who tamed humans, not dragons.

“So originally, looks didn’t matter to Regas. It was a mistake to raise people who were just pretty and good-looking to be called Regas in order to gain the king’s favor. What’s the difference between them and the court jesters?!”

Abel had heard it hundreds of times already, but he couldn’t help but ask his master about his dissatisfaction.

“So what does Regas need, um… uh, is it knowing how to climb cliffs?”

They were now at their destination. After crawling up the cliffs for hours, their arms and legs were exhausted. However, the master waiting above didn’t offer any help and continued with his complaints.

“What a Regas needs most is communication. Only those who can communicate with all nature, including trees, grass, birds, and wind, are qualified to approach dragons. They must have the patience to tame dragons and a good personality to tolerate their dirty nature. So, in the beginning, a Regas is a companion who suppresses and advises the king’s instincts. Not just a sexual predator who’s weak and only cares about appearances!”

The master raised his voice in anger. His pride in raising a real Regas was evident on his face, but his shabby appearance in worn-out clothes revealed a miserable reality. In the past, he had indeed raised a Regas who truly became the king’s spiritual companion, but over time, only Abel remained as his successor. People had long regarded Regas’ as nothing more than a concubine of the king. Abel questioned the usefulness of methods to tame dragons. Even if they were necessary, he wondered how knowing how to climb a cliff would help.

“Ugh. Haa, haa, haa…”

Even the sturdy and robust Abel who was raised in the countryside groaned involuntarily. He barely managed to climb up and clung to the ground, trembling. However, the indifferent master nudged him and helped him up.

“Come on, follow me. Hmm, we have to go mushroom picking before sunset.”

Abel sighed and struggled to get up with his exhausted body. It had been ten years since he came under the master’s care. Originally, he had no intention of becoming a Regas. Ten years ago, he was just an eight-year-old child who barely survived in a war-ravaged village, and no one willingly accepted him. He was in a situation where he could starve to death at any moment.

The one who reached out to him was the master who happened to pass by. That’s why no matter what the master taught him, Abel had to learn it and repay the favor. But becoming a Regas? He couldn’t help but be shocked at first.