7th Demon Prince Jilbagias’ Chronicle of Demon Kingdom Toppling

Chapter 70.2 - If Thou Desirest Peace

Originally, dragons didn't need to take baths. The reason was their body was covered in scales, and they didn't sweat, even if there was some filth on their body, it would be blasted away simply by emitting magical power from their body.

But, Lyla who was forced to keep her human form 24/7 couldn't do that.

Thus, despite being constantly ridiculed for doing the same thing as the lowly creatures, she had to take a bath everyday to keep herself clean.

Naturally, she felt it was troublesome at first. But, she gradually came to love the pleasant sensation of the hot spring water warming her body.

The reason being the other dragons would have to take their human form just to take a bath.

For Lyla who had been surrounded by the dark dragon faction, oppressed, pushed around and worked to the bone around the clock Being left alone when she took a bath became one of her few solace..

That's why She had come to love baths.

She tried to scoop the hot water with her hands. But then, she was vaguely aware of the fate that awaited her after this.

Currently, Garounya was in the middle of guiding her through the residential area as her Senior in the Jilbagias faction. Since they happened to see that the public bath was empty, they decided to take a bath as well.

We have to keep our bodies as clean as possible.

Said Garounya as she skillfully took off Liliana's clothes.

The reason is that we don't know when Our Master is going to fluff us.

Fluff?

Asked Lyla with a slightly startled voice.

Ah, no wonder Lyla don't know about it. He often does that to Liliana or me.

H-He~

Our master is still young, or a child to be exact and yet, he seems to be under a lot of stress. He says that my fur helps him in reducing his stress.

I, I see

"Ah, come to think of it, he's 5 years old" Though Lyla muttered so upon realizing the truth Jilbagias' conduct made her doubt his age.

Is he really a 5 years old kid with his stature and the way he carries himself? I mean, no matter how abnormal the growth rate of the demon race His was obviously even more abnormal.

And most of all, he Single-handedly defeated father(Faravugi) Right?

There was no doubt about his magical power, it was just an unbelievable feat for a 5 years old kid. That's why Lyla felt all that had happened was like a dream, something that had nothing to do with her.

Lyla wouldn't be surprised even if she suddenly woke up from her straw bed which was provided for her in the dragon's cave anytime now.

That's just How unbelieveable her current situation was.

She almost couldn't believe the fact that all her limbs were still intact.

The first thing that came into her mind upon knowing that she was going to become a gift for the demon prince who killed her father And kept a high-elf as his pet Was, I'm finished.

And yet, Jilbagias faction gave her a warm welcome instead.

Garounya was kind and was always taking care of her, and though the other employees were still wary of Lyla, none of them mistreated her.

It was almost unbelieveable treatment for Lyla, the daughter of the rebel who attacked Jilbagias.

Not to mention that Jilbagias himself Turned out to be an extremely kind demon race(person).

And he turned a high-elf into his pet for a reason, not because he wanted to.

Lyla brushed her neck. The dwarven-made black choker wasn't attached to her neck anymore.

Now you don't need this anymore. Said Jilbagias after he asked Liliana to dispel the curse of Withering Wing.

If this girl does something, it'll be on me.

Said Jilbagias carefreely while shrugging his shoulders

The choker that forced her to maintain her human form for years was already gone.

Now she just needed to ask for permission and move to a spacious place if she wanted to return to her dragon form. He said that she needs that for her flight training and training to use breath.

She had Too much freedom for a slave.

In addition, it felt too dangerous, and fragile for Lyla's tiny human hand So fragile to the point that she had no idea how to handle the situation.

Lyla was really at a loss.

She had no idea about her own future and what she had to do from now on.

Maybe I was a bit happier living in this place rather than when I lived in the dragon cave.

Alas, she couldn't help but feel terrified by the budding hope in her heart.

Did she, the daughter of a traitorous white dragon patriarch, really hope for such a bright future?

She had experienced countless betrayals, she had enough of her hope, trampled underfoot.

Her dream and hope were destroyed so thoroughly, even her father, who she believed would save her someday, was slain and she had to see his severed head before her.

Yes, Jilbagias is the one who killed my father.

Maybe he, Garounya, and Liliana are secretly colluding with Orphen to trick me.

Maybe he was secretly looking forward to the day when he pushed me down to the greatest despair.

The cruel, and cold-hearted part of Lyla had sent a warning to her.

Alas.

That didn't seem to be something that the dark dragons were capable of.

Because there was a much simpler way to torment her. Small harassment such as poking her body lightly with their tail, or scaring her with their small breath. Such simple harassment was equal to a death threat for Lyla in her human form.

That's why the chance of the dark dragon trying to plot against her was small.

This wasn't a conspiracy, just the irony of fate.

Maybe she really had been freed from her previous cruel environment.

She wanted to believe so Alas, she was scared.

Because if she had such false hope, she was afraid that the next betrayal might really break her.

She was afraid that this warm environment was a lie to deceive her.

Thus, she might really be driven into madness if she was betrayed this time.

That's why she was scared.

I Don't want to get betrayed again!

Lyla was trembling in fear inside the warm bathtub. She hugged her knees to warm her heart.

Even if her current condition was that Jilbagias and co were truly accepting of her.

She, who had always been betrayed until now, wouldn't be able to believe them.

Lyla was crying, she felt that she was truly a miserable and pathetic girl.

A~h, there you are! Just when I was wondering where you ran off to.

Lyla snapped back upon hearing the splashing sound coming her way.

Garounya who carried Liliana then sat down by Lyla's side.

Why are you staying in that corne~r? You should enjoy the bath tub since it happens to be empty.

Said the beastfolk girl whose age was younger than her with a carefree laugh and a smile on her face.

Woof, woof!

A pouty-faced high-elf was swimming happily beside her.

Ah, uhm I I can't calm down if I'm in the center

Replied Lyla with a flustered voice, her face had already flushed red due to the effect of the hot spring.

He~. Ah Could it be that you Hate hot springs?

"You're a dragon after all" That was what Garounya was worrying about when she asked that question, it was written on her face.

Ah, I, I don't hate hot springs.

Replied Lyla with a cramped smile.

I Love baths

Lyla loves hot springs.

Because it was a place where she could cry without having anyone to blame her

Is that so? What a relief! Nothing can beat a bath in the hot springs~

Said Garounya as she let her body float in the water, completely oblivious of the conflict in Lyla's mind.

Wo~of

Liliana was also making merry beside Garounya as the former's long ears flapping happily.

Lyla couldn't feel malice from their innocent appearance.

Only then did Lyla relax her shoulders and let her legs stretch out Completely letting go of her worry.

Before long, she could feel her body being warmed up again by the hot spring water.