The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 201 What is the purpose of the dragon?

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"Earth Bind!"

Sora and Luna chanted their magic simultaneously.

The ground rose up, engulfing the fallen dragon.

Its legs, arms, and wings were entangled.

One minute later.

The dragon was restrained as if being swallowed by the earth.

It was a spell infused with the immense magical power of Sora and Luna.

Even though it was a dragon, it wouldn't be easy to break free so easily.

"Hehehe... Now, it's time for the enjoyable torture!"

Luna said with an evil expression.

It suited her well.

"What's the point of torturing? It should be an interrogation, you know, an interrogation."

"Hmm? Is that so?"

To the calm retort of her older sister, Luna wondered.

She wasn't joking; maybe she was being genuine.

Did she really want to torture that much?

Terrifying.

"Hey... Tina. torture, fun...?"

"Nina doesn't need to know about that. Don't worry about it."

Since Luna's method  will make Nina's education seemed questionable, I couldn't leave it to her.

I stepped forward.

Then, I lightly shook the dragon's head.

"Hey, wake up."

"...Ugh."

After shaking it a few times, the dragon slowly opened its eyes.

It seemed to have only lost consciousness temporarily.

"Where is this...?"

"Hehehe, your life is in the palm of my hand. Depending on my mood, you'll be either dead or alive. Think carefully before you speak, but fu-gyah!?"

"Don't interfere with Rain."

"You actually hit me... It hurts... Sniff."

Luna was scolded by Sora and left the scene.

I felt a bit sorry for her, but since the conversation wasn't progressing, it couldn't be helped.

"Oh... Don't mind what just happened. More importantly, I have something to ask..."

"Hmph, there's nothing worth talking to humans about."

The dragon glared at me with a hostile gaze.

Since I had no recollection of being resented by dragonkind, was it simply that it disliked humans from the beginning?

Its eyes were sharp like blades...

And I could see a hint of madness in them.

"In that case, will you talk to me?"

"A cat spirit, huh..."

The dragon's attitude softened slightly.

Apparently, it only viewed humans as enemies.

"You pretended to be Tania's name and caused mischief, right? Why did you do such a thing?"

"...For the sake of our justice."

"Nya? Justice?"

Pretending to be Tania's name and committing wrongdoing.

How does that relate to justice?

Kanade tilted her head with a perplexed expression.

The dragon spoke to Kanade, expressing a sense of righteousness.

"You, daughter of the cat spirit clan. You should understand what I'm saying. You should understand our justice."

"Nyaa... What kind of justice do you mean?"

"Pride."

It stated firmly.

The dragon's eyes seemed to be intoxicated with a sense of self-importance.

"We, the dragon race, are the strongest species. We possess power that is incomparable to humans and reign at the top of the ecosystem."

"Well... Yeah. I guess so."

Apparently, this dragon took pride in being the strongest species.

How superior it considered itself to be.

How noble of an existence it deemed itself.

It spoke eloquently about it.

On the other hand, Kanade seemed to have no such thoughts and merely responded vaguely.

Not just Kanade, but the cat spirit clan, in general, didn't have such a high sense of pride.

They seemed to interact with humans casually, so they probably didn't mind that aspect.

"We, the dragon race, should be revered by humans. It should never be allowed for humans to stand shoulder to shoulder with us. However... that girl named Tania flattered humans and betrayed the pride of the dragon race."

"Tania is pretty prideful, you know?"

"She seems like a true dragon."

Luna and Sora commented from behind, but it seemed the dragon didn't hear them.

It continued talking without concern.

"That girl gets along with humans and tarnishes the pride of our dragon race... I can never tolerate such a thing. It should never happen!"

The dragon's eyes burned with anger.

It said it couldn't forgive Tania, but...

Could it be that this dragon...?

Somehow, I began to see the dragon's objective.

And that objective is...

"Therefore, we have decided to mete out punishment."

"Is that punishment pretending to be Tania and doing bad things?"

"That's right."

In response to Kanade's question, the dragon nodded quietly.

"To crush the insignificant humans that the girl treasures. And at the same time, to reclaim the pride of our dragon race. That's why we exist."

"Nyaa... I never thought you were thinking of such insignificant things."

"How dare you call it insignificant! We, the dragon race, are not petty beings that associate with humans! We are the strongest species! Why should we stand alongside feeble humans? It's the humans who should humble themselves!!!"

"...Rain, can I punch this guy?"

"I understand how you feel, but let's refrain from that."

Kanade seemed displeased and twitched her temples.

The others also seemed similarly unhappy.

I understand Kanade's feelings to some extent, but...

Even if you were to do such things, nothing would change.

"...There are many things I want to say, but oh well."

Even if you were to hit him, it wouldn't change the dragon's thoughts; it would only be futile.

Kanade seems to have understood that as well, showing a complicated expression and lowering his fist.

"Anyway, this pointless scheme ends here. I will hand you over to the Knights."

"...Hmph. Do as you please."

That's odd, isn't it?

Even though he despises humans so much, he's surprisingly compliant.

If he were to be captured by humans, it wouldn't be strange for him to resist more.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Think.

The dragon's goal is to deceive and degrade Tania's name.

...Is that really all?

This dragon holds animosity towards humans...

Believing that the pride of the dragon race has been tarnished by humans.

It's more than just resentment, but he won't listen even if you tell him.

For now, he seems to be active solely in deceiving Tania's name and defaming her, but...

I can't imagine it ending there.

Eventually, he might step forward himself and attack people.

I think he might be considering attacking the town as well.

Punishing those who have tarnished their pride.

That is their ultimate goal... Huh?

Their...?

"! We have to hurry back to the town!!!"

"Nya? Rain, what's wrong?"

"Hehehe..."

Kanade looks puzzled.

And... the dragon laughs gleefully.

"Did you realize? You're quite perceptive for a human."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"These guys aren't alone!"

"Huh?"

"He said 'we.' The culprit isn't just him. There should be one more!"

"No way!?"

"Hahaha... Hahahaha!"

The dragon laughs as if finding our panicked state incredibly amusing.

"That's right! I have another comrade!"

"Where is that person!?"

"They should have already arrived in the town by now. They will take my place and deliver punishment to that little girl... and those pathetic humans!"

We were careless.

We blindly assumed there was only one enemy.

We should have thought more carefully and gathered information properly.

If we had investigated thoroughly, we would have known there were two dragons.

But I got impatient, thinking we had to free Tania quickly, and didn't conduct a proper investigation...

...It's too late to regret.

Even now, we have to do what we can!

TL Note- All villains are now in the bright just waiting for Rain and the party to save the day.....or is it?

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