The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

Furthermore, even Dekan didn't quite understand why Zestellila hated him so much.

"Ugh."

Dekan sighed and closed his eyes.

Even now, almost all the spell card slots have been used up by Talomatti.

The spell remains the same: Starlight Irrigation, which makes flowers bloom.

However, just by virtue of his mental strength surpassing that of an eighth-tier expert, his perception within a small area would also be exceptionally sharp.

So every time Zestellila hid in a corner of the church, he could easily find her.

however.

Dekan sensed it briefly but did not detect the familiar yet faint magical fluctuations.

He frowned slightly.

Normally, although the child is mischievous, he is still obedient to the priests and nuns and won't run off to faraway places.

"She seems to have gone a bit too far this time... but I'll find her before lunch."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Dr. Dekan."

The priest bowed to Dekan.

He knew that Dr. Dekan was very good at seeing through Zestellila's "hide-and-seek" game.

"I'll be right back."

After saying his goodbyes, Dekan walked out of the church.

As for distances that are too far, there are ways to deal with them.

He gently rubbed the ring and bracelet on his hand.

However, the automatic recovery of mana after the increase or decrease is now extremely slow.

It's best to use as little mana as possible for Talomatti and keep her at full health.

……

After leaving the town's borders.

Beyond the valley lies a forest.

As noon approached, a refreshing scent filled the forest.

Sunlight filters through layers of leaves, casting dappled shadows across the lush forest, creating a picturesque scene. The light filtering through the towering canopy resembles a thin, golden-green curtain, revealing a tranquil and mysterious world.

Dekan hummed a cheerful tune as he walked through the forest.

"I used to think I was pretty good at coaxing kids, but I later realized I was wrong."

Dekan muttered to himself.

Even today, Dekan still feels somewhat guilty towards Tata.

For example, fairy tales like "Mr. Butcher's Kitchen" are actually not suitable for children at all.

Also, "coaxing" a child does not count as coaxing a child.

Cornelia told him all of this very carefully.

Cornelia knew that Dekan was a good husband.

But she was worried about whether Dekan would become a good father in the future, so she carefully taught Dekan how to treat human children gently.

As it turns out, Dekan has now put Cornelia at ease.

The fact that she is loved by the children in town is the best proof of that.

Ok……

Imagine this is a test paper with a perfect score of 100.

Dekan might only be able to get 99 points right now...

Because there's a child who still doesn't like him.

Zestellila hates Dekan, and Dekan hasn't yet figured out why.

So Dekan is actually quite eager to figure out why Zestellila hates him.

A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves.

The sound of Dekan's footsteps, combined with the gentle melody of nature, created a beautiful soundscape.

soon.

Dekan seemed to have deliberately found a spot in the forest behind the valley.

Sunlight dappled the moss-covered tree trunks and stones, revealing a vast expanse of grass nestled among the trees.

Dekan, however, scanned the ground and the distance with great interest, as if observing something.

Then he raised his head and looked straight up at the tree.

"Zesterila, today's hide-and-seek is over."

Dekan smiled and waved to the little girl in the tree.

There was a moment of silence.

"Waaah..."

A low, dragon-like growl came from the tree.

It's a baby dragon, of course.

With her long, glossy black hair, she quickly climbed down, her movements light and agile, like a nimble squirrel.

Unlike ordinary human little girls, she has a pair of dragon horns on her head that have a metallic texture.

What's most striking is the lava-like red pattern on her horns, coupled with her large, brown, vertical pupils, making her easily recognizable among the children.

Even so, Zestellila reluctantly moved a little closer to Dekan.

"Weak doctor, hurry back to town and call the adventurers to come and take a look!"

She spoke with a tense expression and an air of seriousness.

"what happened?"

Dekan remained calm and composed as he spoke to her.

"This is not something you can handle! I sensed a strong sense of malice; it seems that ferocious monsters and humans are lurking near the town."

Zestellila looked around and said in a low voice.

This surprised De Canlé.

It seemed that they weren't surprised by whether there was any crisis, nor were they surprised that Zestellila might have a special perceptive talent, but rather that Zestellila was actually quite clever.

"Hurry up and go!"

She absolutely hated this weak and fussy doctor!

He is indeed a good person!

Because I never sensed any malice or threat from this guy; he was as pure as a blank sheet of paper.

But that's also one of the reasons I hate him!

She clearly shares the same name as the adult she admires.

That great demon king, who symbolizes power and authority, is utterly evil, wicked, insane, ferocious, and cruel, and is unparalleled in the world!

Whenever she hears people around her call out "Dr. Dekan," she can't help but think of the dark legends she's heard.

But when I looked up, all I saw was this overly gentle and kind-hearted doctor!

Even though she knew it wasn't the same person, this was still too much of a blow to her fantasy.

Over time, her initial dislike even turned into extreme aversion towards Dekan.

Because Dekan's words and actions were completely an insult to that name!

Why don't you go back and deliver the message yourself?

Dekan crossed his arms, still showing no sign of leaving, and looked at Zestellila and asked.

"Because, because..."

Zestellila stammered.

She felt anxious because this stupid doctor didn't believe her at all and didn't even have a sense of crisis.

On the other hand, they didn't know how to organize their thoughts to explain their predicament.

A gentle breeze blew through the forest, drifting between the two figures, one tall and one short.

Zestellila suddenly felt a tickle in her nose.

She frowned and tried to rub her nose with her fingers, but it didn't work.

She felt the itching getting stronger and stronger, and a look of confusion and discomfort flashed across her face.

Finally, unable to hold back any longer, Zestellia opened her mouth and uttered, "Achoo!"

A sneeze suddenly erupted.

however.

This sneeze brought about an unexpected change.

As she sneezed, a burst of intense heat erupted from her mouth, spreading through the air like the breath of a fire dragon!

The surrounding trees and bushes immediately emitted wisps of smoke due to the flames.

Zestellila stared wide-eyed in horror as she watched in disbelief as Dekan was suddenly engulfed in flames.

Dekan was also stunned; he had never expected that the little half-dragon girl's sneeze would ignite such a fire.

Fortunately, the fire did not spread and was quickly extinguished.

"Are you... alright?"