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Death’s Daughter Chapter 225

Author: FoodLovingPanda

CHAPTER 225: MEETING A FRIEND

I saw the line of people at the city gates and decided not to bother with usual procedure and simply teleported away. I can easily get back in. The goal right now was to get away and try to call Triton. I haven’t seen him in such a long time and I wanted to see how he has been doing. Summoning him is not something that I can do in the middle of the city or anywhere near it for a matter of fact.

Taking a slow walk on the beach I enjoyed the light breeze coming from the sea. This atmosphere really makes you want to laze around all day. I can see why the royal family didn’t wake up so early in the morning. Even I would be all for doing nothing when the weather is like this.

“My bride, why are you alone? Don’t tell me that you were abandoned. Don’t worry, I am back.”

“Fulgy! Where did you disappear to? I was worried you know. As soon as we got to the city you were gone. Did you go meet someone?”

I wasn’t paying attention to my surroundings, so I didn’t know that he was close by. However, I could tell it was him as soon as he called out. Nobody calls me ‘bride’ aside from him. Besides, his aura is special and I can sense it whenever he comes close to me.

“Come with me. I will introduce you to my Great Elders. They are like your Kings and Queens, very important dragons. I told them about you and they seemed interested.”

Eh, seriously? Isn’t this like a really big deal? Also how come he already met with them and came back? It has been less than a day since he left.

“I’d like to, but there is something that I want to do first.”

We were still relatively close to the city, but I figured I shouldn’t keep the dragons waiting for too long. I moved to one of the rocks near the cliffs and infused my voice with mana and called out to the open sea.

Triton said that he would come if I call, but the ocean is very large and I didn’t know if he would be able to hear it. Luckily I didn’t have to wait too long to get my answer.

The surface calmed down and stood still. There were no waves anywhere near the coast. I really didn’t expect a change like that to happen. This was bound to be noticed by people in the city. If someone comes by, I will just say that I am practicing.

“My bride, what are you doing? This kind of natural change is not something ordinary creatures can cause. I advise you to be careful, if something comes by I will fight alongside you.”

I guess that is an ancient beast for you. Even dragons get nervous. Well this time there will be no need to fight. I didn’t feel any malice coming towards me. Instead what I felt was anticipation. I had no idea how, but Triton was approaching this place and he was fast.

“Fulgy, time for you to meet Triton, ruler of the oceans, demon of the sea. He just so happens to be a friend of mine.”

As I said that a giant serpent emerged from the sea and stood before me. I must say that he looks so much healthier than last time I saw him. His scales were shining brighter and the aura around him was more intimidating and impressive. I guess being away from that cave makes you feel better and does wonders to your skin.

“Demon woman, you sssure have gutsss calling me all of a sssudden. Do you think I am at leisssure to do your bidding? You’re lucky I wasss clossse by.”

Aww, I forgot about his tsundere side. So cute.

“Actually I wanted to see how you’re doing. I didn’t think you would be here at all. Thanks for coming.”

“Pff, I jussst happened to be nearby, don’t be cocky. I thought I might asss well sssee your face, maybe laugh a little. Ssso who isss the lizard?”

Oh yeah, I should introduce them properly.

“This is Fulgur, he is my dragon. Fulgy meet Triton.”

“Lizard, let me put thisss ssstraight, thisss demon woman isss a friend and I don’t want to ssse her hurt. I will kill anyone that harmsss her, including you.”

Whoa, whoa, what’s with this statement? What is the hierarchy between them? He calls Fulgy who is a dragon, a lizard, so does that mean he is above him? But looking at Fulgy he doesn’t seem submissive or scared or whatnot. I should ask about it later on.

“That goes without saying. I am not letting anything happen to my bride.”

“Good, good. Anywaysss Naoko I’m off. Don’t bother calling me ssso sssoon demon woman.”

Before I could say goodbye he was already gone. That tsundere is really odd. How can he act like that? I grabbed Fulgy’s hand and used Transfer. I didn’t want to deal with the guards that were coming to investigate, so I decided to do the only logical thing and bolted from there.

***VITOU’S POV***

After searching the docks and interrogating dozens of fishermen I still had no idea where Naoko was. I even had Mia come and join the search. She kept on apologizing for oversleeping, but she did start her search immediately.

“Everyone stay on alert. A monster had been spotted outside the city. Please do not leave the docks and sail out before the investigation had been completed.”

Oh great, as if things weren’t bad already.

“Vitou-sama, extremely bad news! I heard the description of the monster that was spotted. It was a giant sea serpent that most likely has control over water. It is speculated to be related to dragons or even ancient beasts.”

Wait a second, that sounds familiar. Why does Daisuke say it is extremely bad…

“NAOKO!!!!”