Seeing this, my heart sank.

I had heard that the Queen of the Shadow Kingdom was proficient in all kinds of martial arts, but I didn't expect that even magic could be used so skillfully.

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"Eimiya-sama, what's going on......?" Buck was shocked by the incredible sight in front of him.

Although he has seen the spectacular sight of Ios unleashing a shower of meteors, Buck's knowledge of magic is limited to auxiliary combat.

He was far from understanding the mysteries of magic.

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"Don't worry, it's just a very common magic." I reassured Buck Road.

"Lord Emiya, please be cautious." The ice dragon, which had become smaller again, was lying on Ios's shoulder, suddenly reminded in a low voice.

The ice dragon uses a telepathic voice similar to that of a modern magician, ensuring that only me and it can hear what it says.

"Fenrir, what do you feel?" I asked.

The Ice Dragon decided that the Maiden was its "Red Dragon Highness", and began to obey me. For now, its loyalty is unquestionable.

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"The queen of the Shadow Country, her strength is very terrifying. Even the strength of His Royal Highness the Red Dragon in his heyday was not enough to compete with it. Even if you add me, it's only a moment of defense at most. The ice dragon looked at Skaha's back with deep jealousy in his eyes, "Although she hasn't shown hostility yet, don't clash with the other party here!" ”

I nodded.

As a teacher who has taught many heroes who have gone down in history, it would be strange if his own strength was not strong.

Anyway, our trip to the Shadow Nation was completely peaceful, and as long as the other side did not take the initiative to provoke the conflict, it was almost impossible to happen. Ten thousand steps back, it's really not good, the teleportation magic I have mastered can still keep me and the girl out of danger in the first place.

Of course, I would never do anything to abandon my companions, and this thought was driven out after just a spin in my mind.

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"But is it that serious? I think the queen is not bad, and her personality is easy-going, unlike difficult people. I thought for a moment and said, "Besides, no matter how she says it, she is a strong person who has experienced thousands of years, so she won't make a move on the younger generation, right?" ”

"Lord Emiya, even if there is a 1 in 10,000 chance of everything, you must not take it lightly." The Ice Dragon said solemnly, "Votigen, who was once the greatest king in the history of our dragon clan, could never have imagined that he would later degenerate into a lowly king intent on destroying all of Britain, let alone his queen, His Highness the Red Dragon, would personally lead us in rebellion against his rule." ”

"What?! You say that the red dragon was the queen of Vottigen? My heart jumped violently, and my palms used a little force.

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"Shirou, what's wrong?" Noticing my abnormality, the girl turned her head.

“…… It's okay. It may be the first time to step into the palace of the Shadow Country, and I am a little nervous. Facing the girl's concerned eyes, I suppressed the rapid heartbeat and quickly panicked.

"In this way, the atmosphere inside this palace is a little too solemn." The girl didn't doubt him, and nodded in agreement, "But don't worry, no matter what happens, I'll protect Shirou!" ”

The girl's trusting eyes and bright smile made me feel guilty for my concealment.

"Well, I believe Artoria."

That's all I can say.

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I was secretly relieved when the girl turned her head back.

"Fenrir, are you telling the truth?" After calming down, I confirmed to the ice dragon.

Although I knew that the ice dragon never lied, I asked again just to be on the safe side.

"Lord Emiya, everything I said is true." The ice dragon replied very seriously, "Among the dragons of Britain, His Royal Highness the Red Dragon is the strongest man second only to the Humble King Vantigeng in strength, and he is also the leader of all the female dragons. What's more, King Bei and His Royal Highness the Red Dragon have lived together since childhood, and they are the most enviable couple. Because of this, when His Highness the Red Dragon declared war on the King of Bei, all of our clansmen were taken aback. Only those of us who have been His Royal Highness's subordinates for many years understand that His Highness has made sacrifices for the majority of his people, so from now on, everyone has changed their name to 'His Highness' to prevent the word 'Queen' from making His Highness feel infinite regret for King Bei. However, even so, King Bei never ordered the abolition of the throne of His Royal Highness the Red Dragon, and His Royal Highness the Red Dragon never stated that he had given up this identity. ”

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…… There is such a history.

I couldn't help but smile wryly.

Not to mention the unknown mystery that the red dragon is a female dragon, who would have thought that King Bei and the red dragon were actually a couple!?

What's even more ridiculous is that Artoria's body carries the concept of "the red dragon that guards Britain", which can be reincarnated as a red dragon to some extent. And I have been inherited by the Humble King Vantigeng, and even now the Humble King is sleeping in my ring!

…… Could it be that the love between the dragon species is reflected on me and the girl?

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"Lord Emiya, I have to withdraw my consciousness, otherwise I may be discovered by the Queen. Next, please be flexible. ”

As Fenrir's words fell, my mind was empty and consciousness returned.

At this moment, Skaha, who was walking at the front, just stopped, and there were two neat rows of seats beside him.

"Everyone, please be seated. You don't have to be inhibited in the Land of Shadows, just make this place your home. ”

With a bold wave of his arms, Skaha sat down on a seat in the front of him that was covered in thick fur and represented the position of the master.

The fur was dark blue in color, and the patterns were intricate and smooth, as if it were taken from the body of some kind of sea beast.

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"Thank you." The girl nodded and pulled me to the seat.

As a knight king, she is equal to Skaha in terms of status, so she does not need to salute. I inadvertently followed her to enjoy a privilege as well.

Lancelot, Kay, Ios, and Buck bowed respectfully before they dared to sit down.

Even Ios, who has always been casual, does not dare to make the slightest mistake at this moment, and adopts the most standard etiquette in every move.

I have to say that throwing away the previous impression, such Ios is a perfect aristocratic boy.

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"Queen of the Shadow Country, dare to ask if there is any trace of dragon's beard grass in your country? If so, I'd like to exchange it now. There are still victims in my country who are desperately needing it, and I must rush back to Britain at once. ”

As soon as all the etiquette was over, the maiden said to Skaha, who was sitting in the master's seat.

The girl's tone was calm, but there was already an eagerness in her words that could not be concealed.

After all, when he came to the Shadow Country, he only had two days to heal the Dragon Slayer's family. Even if the time of the Shadow Country is only one-tenth of the speed of the outside world, if you can go back earlier, there is more hope for success.

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"Dragon Whisker Grass, although it is a treasure that is hard to find in the outside world, but in my Shadow Country, it is just an extremely ordinary spirit grass, and it doesn't matter if you give one away at will. But since it's going to be a treat, then ......" stroked his red lips and thought about it, and Skaha slapped his palm twice.

With the unique fragrance of plants, a square wooden box appeared on the table in front of me and the girl.

"Knight King, these twenty dragon scale grasses, the right to give you a gift", Skaha smiled at the girl, "Dragon scale grass is a mutant variety of dragon scale grass, and on average, one dragon scale grass will appear in ten thousand dragon beard grasses. Ordinary dragonbeard grass must have the help of a magician to have a certain chance of breaking ordinary spells. And the dragon scale grass only needs to be swallowed, and even the curse-level spell can be 100% resolved! ”