Chapter 563: Volume 14: Accumulate Thinly, Erupt Mightily, - 7: Dragon Lady Shatima
"I don’t know what to do. You seem unwilling to take my advice. Does Caucasus still hold some attraction for you?" Komer shook his head and thought for a moment before adding, "It’s not impossible for you to stay in Caucasus. As the Lord of Caucasus, I can afford the expenses for one person, uh, one human-shaped dragon, but...••••••"
"But what? Don’t worry, I won’t cause you trouble. If you need my help, I will do my utmost." At this moment, the Dragon Lady had completely forgotten that she was once a lofty dragon and now seemed more like a lonely, vulnerable woman looking for support.
"Help? Hmm, I fear I don’t need your help for the time being. I’m thinking about how to explain your identity to outsiders; you seem completely unaware of our Human Clan customs. This can easily give us away, especially since several of my friends are Mages and Magic Knights, and they are very sensitive to the aura of the Dragon Clan," Komer frowned deliberately.
"I will be very careful to control my Dragon Magic Power. Or, I could just avoid your friends and stay by your side. I guess there won’t be any need to use Dragon Magic Power, right? Isn’t that okay?" The Dragon Lady was truly becoming irritated.
"Hm, I’ll have to think about it. Although my territory isn’t densely populated, Ugru is the capital of Caucasus with a considerable population density. If you are going to stay in Caucasus, then you’ll be surrounded by humans. Can you adapt? Moreover, you’ll have to learn our Human Clan’s daily etiquette and customs. A minor embarrassment is one thing, but if someone with ulterior motives discovers the truth, that would be troublesome," Komer feigned this concern to temper the creature’s nature, lest she really cause him trouble that would become his own making.
Upon hearing Komer say this, the Dragon Lady’s spirits lifted, "No problem, I will be careful. I am not a dragon that likes to cause trouble, uh, person. Can’t I just stay at home and sleep when there is nothing else to do?"
"Hmph, I’m afraid you can stir up trouble even in your sleep." Komer replied sourly, "I must also reiterate the principle of our Caucasus: we do not keep idle hands. Though you currently must stay in our Caucasus for various reasons, and I can provide for your basic needs temporarily, remember that it’s not for free. When I need your help, you must help me unreservedly."