The Journey of the Rainbow Dragon

"Vivian"

"Vivian?"

A sudden call woke up the silver-haired girl who was leaning against the window frame.

"Ah? Here!"

Vivian rubbed her dry eyes, stood up and apologized to the mature lady on the podium:

"I'm sorry, teacher, I was distracted again."

"This is your third time this week."

Seeing her distracted look, Diana, the temporary teacher, sighed.

Vivian, who was standing behind the table, lowered her head in embarrassment, and her two fair hands were gently entangled together.

"Forget it, let's talk about something else."

Diana suddenly smiled and shook her head, simply ending the etiquette lesson.

She walked down the temporary platform, came to her special student, stroked her long silver hair and said softly:

"No need to be like this Vivian, I understand that your current courses are very tiring, and besides, these old aristocratic etiquette are indeed not as interesting as those gorgeous magics."

"Sorry, teacher"

Seeing Vivian still seemed a little nervous.

Diana simply walked up behind her, put her hands on the girl's shoulders and gently pressed down to force her to sit down.

outside the house

Through the ornately decorated wall window, the scenery of the entire royal capital was unobstructed.

Diana sat down by the window, put her hands on her knees wrapped in a goose-yellow dress, and quietly stared at the scenery outside the window.

This is the highest point in the entire royal capital. Within hundreds of kilometers, no other building dares to be higher than this.

Therefore, standing here you can easily overlook everything around you.

"Vivian, do you like etiquette class?"

Diana suddenly turned her eyes to the students beside her, her eyes full of warmth and concern.

Under her question, Vivian raised her head.

Looking at the teacher's weathered but still clear blue eyes, she frowned slightly, hesitating not knowing how to answer.

She really didn't want to deceive this new teacher with a unique temperament.

"Teacher Diana, I actually don't like etiquette classes very much,"

Vivian said softly, her voice was gentle and soft, and there was a trace of confusion and uncertainty in her eyes.

Since Ron left, her life suddenly seemed to be on the fast track.

A large number of Rose Kingdom nobles, as well as teachers from the top of various fields that they had never seen before, jumped out eagerly like bamboo shoots after a rain, and took the initiative to move closer to her.

Even Leona Green, who was originally responsible for teaching Vivian magic, was forced by this huge force to reduce her magic class time and turned it into special courses such as etiquette classes.

Of course, magic class is still the top priority, occupying half of Vivian's time.

At other times, she would go to the palace to study other courses.

It is worth mentioning that, except for being stopped by an unsuspecting prince when she first entered, Vivian was never stopped again in the palace.

And that prince never showed his face in the royal capital again.

"I don't like etiquette classes, but it's not because of you."

The silver-haired girl stared at the scenery outside the window and whispered:

"It's just that I prefer this window to those cumbersome etiquette. I like to see the world outside this window."

Deep down in her heart, she was already immersed in the days of living with a certain baby dragon.

Diana looked at the girl's side face, smiled and nodded.

She understands Vivian's mood and can even know what the other person is thinking right now.

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and the girl's longing has already been clearly conveyed through this window.

Looking at her delicate, doll-like face, Diana seemed to see herself in the past, with the same simple mind and the same mired in the fantasy of a girl.

But she is definitely not suitable to live in a palace where people's hearts are mixed.

The opposite word of [simple] is called [right].

"How about the teacher tell you a story."

Suddenly, Diana suggested with a smile.

Vivian raised her head in surprise, only to find that the teacher beside her was winking at her playfully:

"Let this be the last lesson of the day. Vivian, you must keep it a secret for me, otherwise I will be accused of neglecting my duties~~"

Diana lowered her voice and whispered into the students' ears, as if she had returned to the time when girls had secret conversations.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah!"

Vivian nodded happily, saying that she would keep the teacher's secret secret.

After closing the door to the far room, Diana rolled a strand of hair behind her ear, looked at the scenery of the royal capital outside the window, and recounted a long-standing story:

"A long time ago, in the far west of the Red Earth Highlands, there was a small country called the Rose Country."

"The people there don't know magic and don't know how to fight."

"In the entire kingdom of roses, only flowers and etiquette are supreme."

Diana's voice gradually became deeper and full of magic.

Vivian listened calmly, completely immersed in Diana's story.

"It was a place full of poetry and romance, and every corner was filled with floral fragrance and elegance. People centered on flowers and raised floral art and etiquette to the extreme, becoming a model for the entire continent."

Diana continued

"It was once known as the center of the entire Karen etiquette. Even royal members from many other small countries were sent to the Rose Kingdom to learn etiquette and art."

"Sounds beautiful."

After hearing this, Vivian put her hands on her chin and said with some longing.

Diana nodded, looked out the window at the blue sky and sighed:

"Yes, it is indeed beautiful."

"but."

Her voice gradually became calmer:

"A rose without thorns cannot withstand the wind and rain."

At this point, Diana suddenly paused.

She looked at Vivian's side face and continued:

"The geographical location of Rose Country is very advantageous. This land with abundant sunshine and fertile soil can sow and harvest new wheat three times every year."

"This soon attracted the covetousness of neighboring countries, and war came as a result."

hear this

Vivian couldn't help but raise her head and look at the teacher, while Diana just continued to tell the unfinished story quietly.

"Soon, the Rose Country without an army perished under the attack of its neighboring countries, and the neighboring countries became famous throughout Karen as a country of etiquette and civilization."

Hearing this, Vivian couldn't help but widen her eyes.

She couldn't understand how a country that proactively started a war could be called "Civilization" and "Etiquette".

As if seeing her doubts, Diana smiled silently and explained:

"After the fall of the country, a large number of nobles of the Rose Country who were unwilling to submit tragically went to the guillotine, but not all of them were willing to face death. Many former nobles of the Rose Country also moved their families to the enemy country. In order to consolidate their status, those nobles even He would give his biological daughter to the king at that time in exchange for the change of title."

"Because of this, the etiquette and nobility of neighboring countries have become famous far and wide, even more than the former Rose Kingdom."

After hearing this, Vivian finally couldn't help but said:

"Teacher, does such a country really exist?"

Diana's eyes were slightly closed, as if she was thinking, but also as if she was falling asleep.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes, shook her head and said with a smile:

"Vivian, this is just a story. It doesn't actually matter whether the Rose Country exists or not."

"I just want to tell you that times are changing."

"I can feel that the current creed is gradually blocking the light of the aristocratic class and aristocratic values ​​of the past."

"Exaggerated magnificence, arrogant behavior, and poor etiquette. Under their arrogance, taste and delicacy have almost disappeared."

At this moment, Diana no longer looked weak, but revealed a hint of sobriety and wisdom.

She gently stroked Vivian's snow-white little hand and said softly:

"Just like the current royal capital, the "old school" values ​​are still there, but they are only open to a small group of people in this society, and only the most elite can benefit - such as the princes and princesses. .”

"Teacher, me"

Vivian became more and more confused as she listened, and was about to raise her hand, but Diana shook her head gently to stop her questioning.

"Vivian, you must understand that etiquette is not necessary, it is just a derivative and addition of politics."

"When you don't have absolute power, it's not a shame to try some aristocratic means in social aspects."

Diana's voice was very soft, so soft that only two people could hear it.

Just when Vivian was deep in thought, the bell outside the house suddenly rang.

That's a reminder that get out of class is over.

"Zhiqua——"

The heavy door was pushed open.

Several ceremonial soldiers in gorgeous costumes walked into the room, knelt down respectfully in front of the master and apprentice, bowed their heads and said in unison:

"I have met Your Highness Vivian."

Immediately afterwards, the leading soldier raised his head and looked at the woman next to Vivian, and said in a deep voice:

"Princess Diana, according to the king's regulations, it is time for you to go back."

Ignoring the soldiers' reminders, Diana gently held Vivian's hand, lowered her head and whispered in her ear:

"Remember, if you want to inherit the crown, you must bear its weight!"

"No matter which new teacher will teach you next, those things are essentially the same as magic. All of them are to serve your own better goals."

Then, she let go of her hand and walked to the soldier, and the gentleness on her face returned to calm.

Several royal guards "guarded" Princess Diana in a tacit understanding, walking towards the gate as if guarding a prisoner.

squeak——

Before the heavy door closes,

Diana suddenly turned around, looked at the stunned Vivian, smiled and waved:

"Goodbye, Vivian."

"boom!"

The door was closed tightly, leaving only Vivian sitting alone in the warm and empty hall on a seat inlaid with bright agate and gemstones.

"If you want to inherit the crown, must you bear its weight?"

Looking at this splendid but empty "classroom", Vivian seemed to have a hint of enlightenment in her heart.

the other side

Outside the gate of the Royal Capital Magic Academy.

"Finally home!"

Raya opened her arms and sighed with emotion, clenching her hands into fists, as if she was ready to face a new challenge.

Bill on the side also nodded, once again returning to the familiar streets and feeling the atmosphere of his hometown, he couldn't help but feel a sense of intimacy in his heart.

Just thinking of what Elise said at the banquet before leaving, a hint of unnoticeable worry disappeared from Bill's originally relaxed expression.

Fran, who was standing on the far right, quietly observed the expressions of the two people, then gently patted Raya on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"So, Raya, are you ready?"

"Of course, let's continue our journey of learning and adventure!"

Raya said passionately, with a twinkle in her eye, completely unaware of the other meaning in Fran's words.

"Then remember to send me wedding invitations~~"

Fran's suppressed smile finally made Laya come back to her senses and understand the deep meaning of the other party's words.

"Wait! What are you talking about?"

"Raya has never thought about weddings, babies or anything like that!"

Even though she was as carefree as Raya, she couldn't help but feel shy when talking about her life-long events. While talking nonsense, her wheat-colored skin seemed to be stained with a light pink.

[Elizabeth wandering around: You didn’t bring this upon yourself, right? 】

While covering her face shyly, Raya quietly glanced at Bill on the left through the gaps between the fingers covering her face.

Unfortunately, at this time, Bill frowned and seemed to be deep in thought, and did not hear the conversation between Raya and Fran just now.

"call"

Laya breathed a sigh of relief, but she felt a sense of loss in her heart for no reason.

But soon, she put those things behind her and started pursuing Laya-style "revenge" after Fran who had deliberately teased her.

"Fran, don't run away! How dare you tease Raya!"

“Slightly”

During the frolic, the three of them did not realize that they were standing alone in the distance. The usually lively and active instructor seemed a little too quiet at the moment.

Pedestrians pass by in a hurry on the huge streets of the royal capital.

Tina stood in the crowd like an island.

Looking at the empty surroundings, even though she was mentally prepared, Tina couldn't help but feel a sense of loss in her heart.

There is no doubt that her "Ron Exclusive Experience Card" has expired since arriving in the Royal Capital.

"Asshole, are you so anxious to see her?"

Let the breeze ruffle your hair

Tina put her hands behind her back, kicked the pebbles on the roadside absently, and walked step by step in the direction of the Castle of Justice.

at the same time

Inside the palace.

Just when Vivian was sitting alone at the table, deep in thought.

Suddenly, a shout came from above the head:

"Ovia, your king is back!"

Vivian's pupils shrank instantly, and she suddenly raised her head to look at the familiar figure from behind.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, it still doesn't taste that good."

Ron flew out of the void and smashed his mouth.

If he was still the social beast he once was, then the level of shame in such lines should be just right.

But it's a pity that he is only a young dragon under eight years old now, and this kind of line is still too middle-class for him.

[Elizabeth, who is following quietly: Is this eight years old? 】

"Ron!"

Looking at the surprised girl below, Ron showed a smile.

He slowly lowered his body and asked with a smile:

"do you miss me?"

What answered him was the pressure of the wind coming from the girl running, and a small body walking on the wind.

"Yeah!" (End of chapter)