"Princess, princess...?"

Kaori muttered to herself.

"She's a princess... So Tio is a princess..."

Shizuku muttered to herself.

"Princess? She's a princess like Lily?"

After a period of silence, the expressions of the four people turned gentle and considerate.

Then, they all spoke at the same time.

"Tio, it's okay."

"Ms. Tio, it's okay."

"Tio, it's okay, it's okay!"

"Tio, sure!"

The four of them cheered Tio on simultaneously. Their expressions were truly very, very gentle and considerate.

"What do you mean by that!? You know I'm originally from the royal family, don't you?!"

"Ah~ Yeah, that's right. How should I put it? I'm sorry, Princess Tio."

"I'm sorry, Princess Tio-san. I don't usually treat you like a princess... Otherwise, I'll just call you 'Princess Tio-san' from now on. Princess Tio-san."

"Actually, it's just that your image as a princess is overshadowed by your rapid breathing. Yeah, it's not surprising at all, Princess Tio!"

"I-I think this is cute, Princess Tio! The world is so big, and there's nothing wrong with having a princess like you!"

Tio's face flushed, her whole body trembled, and her eyes filled with tears. She yelled.

"Hoo-ha! Enough, shut up! This is so embarrassing! Please, just call me 'me' the way you used to! This kind of humiliation is totally unpleasant!"

One moment she said there was nothing wrong with being a princess, and the next moment she told everyone not to call her princess. Princess Tio was truly inconsistent. It was because of her that Hajime raised his lip and teased her with malicious intent.

"What? What's wrong with calling you Princess Tio? It's so cute, Princess Tio. It sounds so resonant, Princess Tio. I should have changed my name to Princess Tio earlier. From now on, I'll just call you Princess Tio, Princess Tio."

"Stop yelling!"

Tio covered her face with her hands and fell to her knees. Even her ears were red.

Mr. Hajime, however, came closer and continued to call her Princess Tio in her ear.

The expression on his face, a perfect blend of sadism and kindness, made him look like a complete sadist.

As expected, Hajime was the only one qualified to be Tio's (pervert) master. Everyone was convinced and looked at the two with helpless eyes.

At this time, the young dragon man, who looked extremely embarrassed, glanced at Shi and the others with a murderous look.

"You guys, how dare you all come together to insult the princess... The princess must have been constantly abused when she was with you. That's why she's acted like this now!"

His words were like those of a hero (laughs), but they were also hurtful. Tio ignored them and said with a wry smile:

"Alright, Listas. They are all my important friends, and you must not offend them. Although I treat you like a brother, if you behave too disrespectfully, I will not sit idly by."

"Princess! You have lost your ability to judge. Please wake up!"

"Well, why do you say that? What's your basis?"

The young man called Listas seemed to have finally lost his patience because Tio looked at him as if he were a fussy child.

The emotions that I had tried so hard to suppress now burst out like a flood.

"A dragon princess wouldn't be this perverted!"

“““““You’re right.”””””

Everyone present nodded in unison. His correction was perfectly justified.

"Before leaving the village, Princess-sama was both intelligent and loyal, her power equal to, if not greater than, that of the clan leader. She was loved and feared by everyone, truly magnificent! She would never look dazed by pain, nor would she be ecstatic even when insulted! It must be those humans... no, it must be this human you, Princess-sama, call your master, who did something awful to you. That's the only reasonable thing to think of, isn't it!?"

“““““That makes sense.”””””

Everyone present nodded in unison once again. His reasoning was flawless, leaving no room for rebuttal.

Judging from Listas's words, Tio must have been a charming woman when she lived in the hidden village of the dragon people, and she must have been impeccable as the granddaughter of the tribe leader.

However, the princess, who is admired by everyone, turned into a pervert after returning from a trip...

Anyone can understand Listas's feelings.

At that moment, everyone's hearts except Hajime's became one.

Even the male Dragonoids who were watching the situation unfold from the sidelines, although trying their best to control themselves, all stared at Hajime with stern eyes.

Listas wanted to continue speaking, but just as he was about to get closer to Hajime, someone stopped him.

"Listas. Enough is enough."

“Clan leader! But…”

Even with Edel's intervention, Listas still seemed unconvinced.

Facing him and the other disgruntled Dragonkin men, Edel first wore a troubled expression, as if to say, "I understand your feelings." Then, he spoke:

"Tio's transformation is truly astonishing."

"That's right! In that case—"

"But I'm not so senile as to not understand my granddaughter's feelings. Tio cherishes the bond she has created from the bottom of her heart, and she sincerely loves this man. These feelings are absolutely true."

"Do you doubt my dragon eye?" After saying this, Edel laughed heartily. Listas was speechless and could only lower his head. Edel turned and faced Tio.

"Tio, I know everything. You've long since grown tired of the isolated life in your village. You've always suppressed the dark fire within you with your attitude and reserve, and your heart has dried up."

"Grandfather..."

"You went to the mainland not just for the mission, right? You wanted to pursue something, and finally, you found it."

"Your happy expression is the greatest proof," Edel continued. Looking at his grandfather's gentle eyes, Tio's cheeks flushed slightly and she nodded.

"In that case, that's enough. I actually want to thank them. As soon as Tio returned home, she couldn't wait to talk about her friends, and her expression was so proud. Thanks to them, I was able to see that expression with my own eyes."

Hajime and the others' eyes were fixed on Tio. Perhaps embarrassed by their knowledge, she hid her face with her sleeves. Her endearing appearance made even Shia and the others, who were of the same sex, feel a surge of emotion.

Listas was speechless. Edel said to him with a malicious look:

"And Listas, as a dragon man, losing your temper out of jealousy is not admirable."

“I, I didn’t mean that…”

"Why are you so nervous? I know you've been working hard every day to improve yourself just because Tio said she doesn't want to be with someone weaker than herself. Everyone in the village understands that. How could they not understand? You've been constantly challenging all of Tio's potential fiancées."

Hajime glanced at Tio. A faint wry smile appeared on her face.

It seems that Theo also understands Listas's intentions.

Noticing Hajime's gaze, Tio shrugged at him and whispered to him that the other dragon men waiting nearby were actually her potential fiancés.

The fact that Tio was so close to Hajime also made Listas and the other dragon males narrow their eyes.

"I never thought... you'd be so popular in your hometown."

"Oh? What? Master, are you jealous of me?"

"No. I just want to say that I admire them for not being disappointed in you despite your perversion."

"Ugh! Listas and the others can't pull off this skill of casually mixing insults into a conversation!"

Hearing the two of them talking, Kaori and the others looked helpless. Edel first told Liliana and the others, "Please give me some time," and then stood in front of Hajime.

"Nice to meet you, Nagumo Hajime. I've heard about you from Tio. I've also witnessed your struggles in the Demon King's Castle. To have reached the point of rebellion and slaying the gods is truly remarkable. Even if we join forces, we can't match you."

"Nice to meet you, Lord Edel. I am indeed the reason your granddaughter has become a bad person. Although the decisive battle is imminent, I am fully prepared and ready to take your blows."

The surroundings immediately erupted in discussion. The main reason was that Hajime was actually speaking respectfully to others.

"Someone, come and cast a healing spell!" "Has the Demon King gone mad!?" "Humanity's trump card is gone at this moment... Is this the end of the world!?" lines like these echoed one after another. And these terrified cries and howls came mainly from Hajime's classmates.

Suddenly, a light enveloped Hajime's body. It was Kaori's healing magic. Shia raised the Veled Luken, perhaps trying to wake him. Shizuku covered her face, as if she had witnessed an irreversible tragedy.

Tio, who was standing beside him, also retreated. Then, Hajime's face twitched stiffly.

"Well, actually, I also think you're different from what I saw on the video. Judging from the reactions of the people around you, you seem different now than usual."

"Because you are Tio's family. If I were just facing the chief of the dragon tribe, I wouldn't have to be polite. But since you are Tio's grandfather, it's only right that I be careful with my tone."

"Oh! Because I'm Tio's grandfather, huh? I see, I see."

Edel smiled, looking quite happy. His previous dignified demeanor had vanished, and now he looked like a completely kind old gentleman. He seemed very satisfied with Hajime's answer.

After hearing Hajime’s answer, Tio, who had retreated to the side, also had an extremely happy expression on her face, as if she had eaten a sweet.

"Well, since we are destined to meet, I will call you Hajime from now on. Hajime, I don't intend to hit you. As I said earlier, as long as I can make Tio laugh from the bottom of her heart, I will be satisfied. More than that, I should thank you for accepting me, your stubborn granddaughter who has remained single for five hundred years because of her own beliefs."

“Is that so?”

Those extremely tolerant words actually made Hajime's face show a somewhat subtle expression. It seemed that when he said he would take Edel's punch, he was not just talking.

"Yes. As long as you're happy, quirks and such are just minor matters. Also, I'd like to ask you about the vampire princess."

"You mean the moon?"

"Yes, that's her. I'm so surprised she's still alive. And she's in love with the same man as my granddaughter. Fate is truly incredible. She's the one you love most, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

Hajime answered without hesitation. Edel nodded, his expression unchanged.

However, the other dragonkin's gazes turned menacing, and Listas looked as if he was about to roar.

How could I have someone else in my heart when I had Tio's love? --That's what they must have thought.

"I am also a grandfather who loves my granddaughter. Five hundred years ago, during the great persecution, she lost her parents—my son and daughter-in-law. I swore to them that I would protect her. Therefore, before sending her to fight to the death, there is one thing I must ascertain."

Edel's dragon eyes, which could see through all hypocrisy, stared at Hajime.

Hajime straightened his clothes and faced the situation with a sincere attitude.

"If you can't love Tio, even if Tio doesn't mind, I can't agree. To me, she is my most beloved granddaughter, and I want to entrust her to someone who treats her as the most beloved. Do you understand this parental feeling?"

"I see."

Shi finally understood what Aider meant.

What he wanted to know was Hajime's true feelings towards Tio.

Who knows, he might be separated from his granddaughter forever in the future, so he has to say it now.

So that they can throw themselves into this decisive battle without any worries.

Even if I die, at least my granddaughter's future will be somewhat guaranteed.

Hajime's eyes slowly looked around at Listas and other dragon people, Shia and others, and Edel.

Finally, he looked at Theo.

She seemed to be frightened by Shi's upright gaze and couldn't help but want to take a step back.

But before that, Hajime reached out his arm, wrapped his arm around Tio's waist, and pulled her in. As if to declare to the others—this belongs to me.

Tio's face grew redder and redder. She was usually so perverted, but now she had become so reserved.

Hajime first looked at Tio in his embrace, then turned to Edel. He tightened his dantian and began to speak in a resolute tone.

"Lately, people have been saying I'm the Demon King."

"Hmm?"

"Although this isn't the reason, whatever I want, I'll get it. Anyone who dares to stand in my way will be kicked out."

Everyone around him was in an uproar. Edel continued to listen quietly.

Then, Hajime said to Edel in a decisive tone.

"I want Tio."

Tio's body twitched. Her golden eyes stared intently at Hajime.

"I want Tio to see my hometown, and I want to be with her from now on. I don't care what Tio thinks, and I don't intend to let her go. Yue is indeed the person I love the most, and I know it's really bad to say that. But even so, I still love Tio. So—"

"so?"

Edel radiated a powerful aura of oppression. The atmosphere grew tense, and everyone around him took a step back.

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