Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 94: The Last of the Archoneldwyn

Daniel walks with a dragon on his shoulder having left Treia in one of the many hiding places he has in the Citadel. Fortunately, this dragon is Ryuogriar in her usual human form, and though she's one of the tallest in Daniel's inner circle, she's still rather easy for him to carry. She giggles deviously as she supports herself against his back, unable to see fully where they're going. "Mukori! How fun! I'm glad you haven't lost attraction for me."

"That will never happen, Mukori. Though, I must confess, we're not going to a bedroom."

"Ooooo! Then, a hard table?" She giggles again.

"No. We're going to see Doephluev. Or, you are. I don't know if I should be present."

He can feel her shift to dead weight as she slumps across his shoulder with a disgusted sigh. "Mukori... you... Why should I ruin my good mood speaking to that creature?"

"You wanted to!"

"Yes, but for business. Not when I'm excited about you and me reaffirming our love for each other."

Daniel comes to a stop and sets Ryuogriar down. She looks at him a little nervously, afraid she upset him. But, he scoops her head into his hands and pulls her in for a kiss. She tenses a little in surprise, but she hugs him. When they finally part, Daniel asks softly, "I will never not love you, Ryuo."

"And... I'm your only one?" asks Ryuogriar with a breathless voice.

He smirks. "Nice try."

She grins deviously. "A lady's gotta try, right?" She affectionately presses close to him, and she asks, "What about spending some time together first? Then, nothing will be able to bother me!"

"Are you sure you're up for it? You really should be resting more than anything."

"I'm fine. I assume there are anti-magic countermeasures in place around her?"

Daniel nods. "Goes both ways, though. Remember that."

Ryuogriar puffs 'air' to the side, spitting a small flame that still puts off an impressive amount of heat. "I'm a dragon, Mukori. I have many defenses even without magic. If my opponent has no magic, they don't stand a chance."

"And, I would like to guard her Grace." Both of them turn to find Rose approaching, and she stops a few yards away, kneeling before them. "Emperor Daniel, Empress Ryuogriar, please forgive my intrusion. I was told you were coming this way, and I wish to aid my lady Empress and defend her where I failed once already." She bows even lower on the ground, her voice breaking up, "P-Please... f-forgive my failure, your Grace..."

Ryuogriar approaches, sinking to a kneel. She hugs the pink dragon, cooing softly, "We were all outmatched. You were very brave to take the time to save even one other, and I am glad you chose Geirahoel. I am far from ready to die, but Geirahoel has more life to catch up to me."

"But..." chokes out Rose, and Ryuogriar somewhat forcefully pulls the young lesser dragon's chin up to look at her. "No buts. Everything you did was as correct as could be done in that situation. We all failed, and we will all learn. We need to learn how to detect the archoneldwyn, how to counter their most deadly spells, and how to escape an enemy we cannot see."

"B-B-But... w-what if... the... your... e-e-e..."

Ryuogriar places a finger to Rose's lips, hushing her gently. "Shh. That is not your burden to bear. Mukori made the culprit suffer. He took away his power, and defeated him while ridiculing him. The greatest suffering an arrogant beast like him could suffer. My only regret was that I was unable to witness it." She cups Rose's cheek, adding a little deviously, "I envy you of that, Rose. You must regale me with Mukori's heroics sometime very soon."