I Was Just Having Fun With The Time Limit – Chapter 177

Chapter 177

Everyone was surprised.

It was the first time since the Black Flame Dragon incident that the Dragon Monarch had appeared in an official setting.

“What brings the Dragon Monarch here?”

“Is it strange for the Dragon Monarch to participate in the Adult Dragon Council?”

Everyone fell silent.

It wasn’t strange, but it was certainly unusual.

Ravina, the Dragon of Wisdom, thought wisely.

‘It means that the Dragon Monarch is also paying close attention to this situation.’

Because the Dragon Monarch was the one who directly suppressed the Black Flame Dragon incident.

She judged that it must be a noble determination not to repeat the same incident.

“The Dragon Monarch also wants to prevent a second Black Flame Dragon incident, right?”

“What are you talking about?”

Aisilla, the Pure White Dragon.

She smiled faintly.

“I’m just trying to protect my friend.”

“Friend……?”

They had to consider whether the Dragon Monarch had some deep intention.

The words of someone like the Dragon Monarch are bound to carry weight, and many things must be hidden within them.

Not only Ravina but also the other dragons thought so.

Aisilla twirled her white hair.

“As the Dragon Monarch, I command you.”

A command to the dragons.

This was something only the Dragon Monarch could do.

For the first time in 3,000 years, the Dragon Monarch’s order, the Dragon King’s Decree, was declared.

“From this moment on, all dragons shall become the guardian dragons of the Bilotian Empire. The deadline is until the Wilhelm family is completely annihilated.”

Her voice was transmitted all over the world.

To Arun, who was with Isabel 24 hours a day.

And to someone who was concentrating on training in the Black Sea.

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A voice reached Arun.

“From this moment forward, all dragons shall declare themselves as guardian dragons of the Bilotian Empire. The duration is until the Wilhelm family is completely eradicated.”

It was a voice that the baby dragon Arun had never heard before, but he could instinctively understand.

That this was an order from the Dragon Monarch to all dragons.

“Arun? What’s wrong?”

“Huh, no, it’s nothing.”

Arun smiled lightly and looked at Isabel.

Just then, a breeze blew through the window.

To be precise, Arun created a light breeze.

He did it because he wanted to make Isabel feel good, and thanks to that, （?） a few strands of Isabel’s hair fell onto her forehead.

It wasn’t intended, but it was lucky in many ways.

‘I can touch her hair.’

It was a very good excuse.

Arun brushed Isabel’s hair back.

It wasn’t much, but this small act made him happy.

“I will protect you.”

“I think I’ve heard that a hundred times.”

“This time, it’s a slightly different promise.”

“I’ve heard that over fifty times too.”

“The Dragon Monarch has given the order.”

“Dragon Monarch?”

Isabel tilted her head.

The words Dragon Monarch were unfamiliar even to Isabel, who had read all of .

It never appeared until the very end.

‘Why is the Dragon Monarch getting involved?’

Apart from the content of the novel, the fact that a being like the Dragon Monarch was stepping in was a very unusual event.

‘I guess Wilhelm’s scheme is that terrifying and dangerous.’

Enough to threaten the peace of the world.

Isabel was lost in her own thoughts.

A long time passed.

‘I only have 3 years left to live.’

She didn’t know when Wilhelm would start making his move.

It could be right now, it could be in a year, or it could be in 3 years.

“Arun. How long do I have to stay like this?”

“What do you mean?”

Arun’s expression darkened a little.

“Do you feel uncomfortable because of me?”

“No, it’s not like that. The time I spend with you……”

She hesitated for a moment.

It felt like she was slowly falling for Arun, but Isabel was still cautious of that feeling.

Because she was afraid that she would leave behind a huge scar.

That’s why she was afraid.

“It’s enjoyable and precious.”

At those words, Arun’s anxious expression brightened.

Even though he was the usually emotionless Vice-Commander of the Black Whale Subordinate Unit, he laughed and cried at Isabel’s every word.

“Arun is…… making me feel a whole new range of emotions that I’ve never felt from my family.”

“I hope that’s love.”

“……”

Isabel closed her mouth for a moment.

Arun had become overly aggressive since the engagement.

She was still not used to him suddenly approaching her with a bright and warm face at unexpected moments.

“But it’s also true that I’m plagued by anxiety every day.”

Wilhelm, a great enemy who had waited for 500 years, was targeting her.

It would be a lie to say she wasn’t afraid.

“Countless people are on edge because of me.”

“……”

“Arun also ended up getting engaged because of me.”

“Th, that couldn’t be helped.”

“You said yourself that it couldn’t be helped.”

“Th, that’s……!”

Arun couldn’t deny it.

Because Arun himself had said ‘it couldn’t be helped’ many times.

“I’m worried about all of that.”

“……”

“I don’t want to spend my remaining 3 years feeling anxious, nervous, and being a burden to others.”

At first, she only thought of it as a gift.

Actually, she still considered it a gift.

However, as the end of this gift approached, it was also true that she was becoming increasingly afraid.

The end of this precious and happy time was approaching.

The more it did, the more she wanted to spend this time meaningfully.

“Arun. Help me. I can’t just stay still like this. I won’t just wait. We have to make the first move.”

“……Isabel.”

For the gift that only had 3 years left.

For the three remaining springs.

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Large and small clashes occurred at the border between the Magic Federation and the Bilotian Empire, and at the borders between the Magic Federation and the Seven Kingdoms.

The Magic Federation often used powerful magic with mages at the forefront.

This was a warning to Bilotian and a kind of show of force.

But dragons appeared all over the world.

“D-dragon!”

“A r-real dragon!”

Most people had only heard of dragons in legends and had never seen them in person.

The legendary dragons appeared.

“C-could it be Bilotian’s guardian dragons?”

There were records of guardian dragons, but this was the first time their existence was revealed.

The dragons used magic that was incomparable to humans and destroyed the Magic Federation’s magic division.

Then the Magic Federation immediately issued a statement.

『Recently, more than 20 innocent victims have been killed due to the black dragon that appeared in the Nefman region. Bilotian has made a contract with the evil black dragon through…… so…… and will eventually drive this world into the abyss of evil.』

They framed the black dragon as evil.

『Bilotian is disturbing the world by deceiving the pure white dragon with false tricks.』

When the black dragon appeared, they initially misled people by saying it was an evil black dragon.

When the white dragon appeared, they claimed that Bilotian had deceived the white dragon.

In fact, some dragons were a little uneasy about whether they should be this deeply involved in the human world.

The dragons’ power was too strong, and they could change the order of the world and the natural course of events.

When some asked the Dragon Monarch if this was okay, the Dragon Monarch replied.

‘So? Tell all the dissatisfied ones to come out. I don’t know if they can say that in front of me.’

No one had any complaints against the Dragon Monarch.

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The Bilotian Emperor’s office.

Serna and Ron were having a conversation.

“No matter what dragon appears, no matter what reason they give, they seem to have a knack for making it sound bad. No matter what happens, the conclusion is that Bilotian is evil and dangerous.”

“Many people are being swayed by such propaganda.”

Many people feared Bilotian’s actions.

There was a widespread fear that the empire, which already possessed immense power, would dominate the world.

“It can’t be helped. They’ve been waging a media war for 500 years, and we haven’t cared for 500 years. You can’t catch up to 500 years of accumulated know-how and tradition in just 10 years.”

“……”

“For 500 years, the perception that the Bilotian Empire is a barbaric and violent empire has been ingrained. The fact that many people fear us isn’t entirely their fault.”

The Magic Federation had very slowly and cleverly framed them that way.

Bilotian didn’t care, thinking such things were meaningless.

Of course, the Bilotian Empire had overwhelming power.

“It would be easier to just wipe them out all at once.”

“Then there would be too many innocent civilian casualties.”

“If I could catch Wilhelm that way, I would do it.”

Serna was also troubled.

Honestly, she was tempted by Ron’s words.

But she was Isabel’s mother as well as the mother of all.

As the mother of the empire, she thought she had to take the lead and move forward.

Knock, knock.

There was a knock.

“It’s the Chief Aide. May I come in?”

“Come in.”

He referred to himself as the ‘Chief Aide,’ not Viaton.

It meant he was going to make an official report.

Viaton was wearing a neatly pressed uniform as always.

He began his report with a straight face.

“Why are you being so serious?”

“It’s to convey Her Highness’s will.”

Viaton began to speak.

“Her Highness…… said she wants to take the risk herself. She said she would act as bait to catch Wilhelm.”

Suddenly, a terrifying aura emanated from Ron.

“Are you reporting such nonsense?”

“Think about it. Her Highness is no longer a child.”

Of course, she is as lovely as a child.

He barely managed to hold back those words.

Because this was an official report.

“She doesn’t want anyone who cherishes her to be uncomfortable.”

“Nonsense!”

“Of course, no one feels uncomfortable. I feel the same way. I, too, can gladly give everything for Her Highness.”

“……”

“But Her Highness said. She wants to spend the last three springs she has left warmly.”

Isabel’s expression and words were so earnest.

Her attitude towards life was so devout.

So Viaton had no choice but to listen to Isabel.

“For the last springs that Her Highness has left, it may be time for us to make a decision.”

If Isabel really wants it.

If it’s what Isabel wants.

Ron, Serna, and Viaton could do anything.

Even if it meant jumping into the fires of hell.

“Tell me more…… in detail.”