Disciple of Immortal-Chapter 5Act 6: : Prison Visit

We went to the Dragon King’s castle to meet Riddler as soon as we arrived at Peach Dragon Village.

「Welcome back, Kanata. You are a great benefactor to this Peach Dragon Village. We will extend a warm welcome to you.」

We were having a meeting with the Dragon King Riddler in the 《Dragon King’s Room》 on the top floor of the Dragon King’s castle.

「And, you are…」

Asked Riddler as he looked at Rosemonde.

「I’m Rosemonde. I’m working as an adventurer with Manarak… a city far from this place as my base of operations. The reason for my visit is because I heard that one of your prisoners asked for my visit.」

「I see, so you’re the one mentioned by the 《Ruler of The Sky》…」

Riddler was looking vigilantly at her and sent a glance at me for confirmation.

He was concerned about whether Rosemonde was a trustworthy person or not.

It seemed he was suspecting Rosemonde, wondering if there was a deeper reason for why Ramiel asked for Rosemonde’s visit in person.

「Rosemonde has nothing to do with the 《Invisible Hand of God》. She’s just your average adventurer with a rather good personality. I can vouch for her in the fact that she’s a trustworthy person.」

「Understood, then I’ll trust your words. As for the 《Invisible Hand of the God》, while we Dragonfolk share the same stance as the laws of the world, we have doubts about their nature. We must somehow obtain information from the 《Ruler of The Sky》.」

Said Riddler as he stood up from his throne.

He wasted no time and guided us to meet Ramiel.

「Human adventu… Rosemonde, the 《Ruler of The Sky》 is currently imprisoned under this Dragon King’s castle. Though she’s restrained, it doesn’t change the fact that she’s a dangerous individual. Though she seems to trust you… don’t let her plant strange ideas in your head.」

Riddler gave a serious reminder to Rosemonde.

「G-Got it, King of Dragonfolk.」

Rosemonde could read the air and responded properly, albeit with a slightly strained voice.

We followed Riddler to the underground floor of the Dragon King’s castle, where Ramiel was imprisoned.

We made our way down a dark passage, descending further and further.

「…Although I was somewhat cautious, perhaps I misread the atmosphere because you all were so nonchalant. I’m just about to meet an old acquaintance who has become a criminal. Despite hearing that they’re part of those who control the world from the shadows…」

Rosemonde spoke with less and less confidence.

She walked with her head down, massaging her temple while letting out a sigh every once in a while.

「Rosemonde, where did you meet the 《Ruler of The Sky》? … And how did you manage to get closer to her? Honestly, even I have no idea why she’s asking to meet you.」

Riddler turned his head and asked Rosemonde along the way.

「Er, actually I also have no idea…」

「No idea, is it? Well, that’s fine. I don’t think that demonic tyrant will open up to someone by normal means. There must be a deeper reason for that. My apologies, but I cannot allow you two to have a private meeting.」

「I’m serious, I also have no idea, but…」

Rosemonde replied anxiously while glancing toward me.

「Well… During the time you were in Polorock as Ramiel’s escort, you were with her the whole time, right? What did you do during that period?」

To begin with, Ramiel was hiding her true identity, saying that 『She fled from the Peach Dragon Village since her life was in danger』.

Therefore, Rosemonde took on the role of Ramiel’s escort and chose to stay in Polorock, the closest city to Peach Dragon Village, for a while.

However, since Ramiel’s intention was to kill me using the magical power of the Dragon’s Hole, she ditched Rosemonde when she found an opening.

「Just like when you’re around. I had a hard time since she’s such a selfish brat.」

「U~hm… I think both of you are being overly serious about this. Don’t you think that the reason for her to call Rosemonde-san is because she’s too bored in the prison? I mean, she looked so lonely when we visited her prison last time. Maybe she just wants someone to accompany her…」

Pomera answered Rosemonde’s remark.

「You don't even mince your words, eh… However, at the end of this dim and lonely corridor is where Ramiel is being imprisoned. The Ramiel I spoke of was likely just an act, but even so, it's a complicated feeling to think that someone familiar has been kept prisoner in such a dark place all alone.」

Rosemonde spoke with a hint of sympathy in her voice.

Suddenly, I became curious about the reason why Ramiel wanted to meet Rosemonde in this kind of place.

We kept walking until we arrived in front of a bulky stone door.

「We've arrived… The 《Ruler of The Sky》 is imprisoned behind this door.」

Riddler explained as he touched the stone door.

The ring on Riddler's finger glowed as the stone door started to move to the sides.

「You might know her better than I do, but let me remind you again that she's a wicked and cunning dragonfolk. Be sure not to be deceived by her words… and extract as much information as possible from her.」

「I'm not that familiar with Ramiel… I only know that she became a sinner after parting with her. Is it really okay for me to meet her? Am I not out of place here?」

In contrast with Riddler's reminder, Rosemonde looked anxious instead.

「She is the one who called you, so you're not out of place here at all.」

Thus, Ramiel's figure was finally revealed from the gap of the stone door.

Her arms were still chained and pulled like before, and bandages inscribed with magical formulas were still wrapped around her body.

「Kihihihi… You look as desperate as ever, Riddler. I think it's about time for those guys to get serious. Have you heard any news from outside? Still, you seem to have no new stories for me.」

Said Ramiel with a huge grin on her face as the door opened up.

「Riddler, don't you think that you, a mere dragonfolk, are overstepping your line by interfering with the actions of the 《Invisible Hand of God》? I mean, in a way, the dragonfolk are akin to subordinates of the 《Invisible Hand of God》. The 《Invisible Hand of God》 represents the very rules of the world, and the role of the dragonfolk is to manage the dragon’s hole, which is located near human habitats… You must know that your mission is a trivial matter compared to the grand scheme of maintaining world balance. Whatever happens, as long as it aligns with the intentions of the higher beings, you should just overlook it. Trying to step out of that role with childish notions of justice will lead to great regret…」

At that moment, Ramiel seemed to notice that we were coming along with Riddler. She paused for a moment and stared dumbfoundedly at us.

Then she squinted her eyes, revealing an impish smile on her face like before.

「Well, well, look at that familiar sour face over there… I thought I’d seen that face somewhere before. If it isn’t Rosemonde. Hehe, how does it feel? To realize that someone you so thoroughly underestimated and pretended to protect is actually far stronger than you?」

「…」

A blue vein bulged on Rosemonde's forehead as she stared silently at Ramiel.

「It looks like you were completely fooled by my act. Hehehe, it was quite amusing to see a lowly and inferior human saying things like 『I’m gonna take care of you』 or 『Don’t worry, I’m with you』 with such a cocky attitude. It was impressive, really. I couldn’t help but laugh until my sides hurt whenever I remembered that later. Did you perhaps look desperately for me in Polorock after I was gone?」

Ramiel kept taunting Rosemonde with a triumphant face.

Rosemonde was clearly taken aback by the sudden development, rage slowly rising into her head, ready to explode at any moment.

「Oh my, that reaction, did I hit the bull’s-eye? Kihahahaha, what a masterpiece! I would love to have seen the look on your face when you were running desperately, looking for me, and your dumbfounded face upon learning the truth! I did call you here, but I never expected you’d come so willingly. Have you grown fond of me? How did you feel as you came here? Could it be that you were still worrying about me on the way to this place?」

Rosemonde suddenly turned around at that moment.

「I’m starting to feel like an idiot for worrying about this cheeky brat. My bad, Kanata, I’ll leave first.」

「C-Calm down, Rosemonde-san. I know that she’s annoying, I feel it! However, please stay for a while, we need you to extract as much information as possible from her! And remember, I fulfilled my promise to help Mel-san’s store too, right!」

I grabbed Rosemonde’s shoulder to stop her.

「I don’t care. The condition was to meet Ramiel. I’ve fulfilled my duty too.」

「Please, Rosemonde-san! I beg you! She’s the only lead we have!」

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「Well well, Rosemonde, aren't you a bit too hasty here? Just a little mockery and you lost your cool to the point of wanting to leave this place. Aren't you coming all the way to this Peach Dragon Village to get the information about the 《Invisible Hand of God》? Yet you're about to ruin everything in a fit of anger… Truly befitting of a foolish human. Your thoughtless actions are truly fitting for such a short-lived race.」

「If that's your idea of trying to make me stay, you're really terrible at it, so just keep quiet! I'll persuade Rosemonde-san myself!」

I turned around and shouted at Ramiel.

Ramiel shut her mouth obediently.

Seriously girl, what's wrong with your head?

However, I think I started to understand why Ramiel came to like Rosemonde.

Maybe because the law of power in Peach Dragon Village was really harsh a long time ago.

Thus, being born weak in such a place meant that Ramiel was doomed to die as a sacrifice…

Although Ramiel happened to gain the power of a dragon's hole and survived by using that power, she became a shunned figure among her kin for committing a taboo as a dragonfolk.

However, since Ramiel herself had inherited the mindset of the dragonfolk from that era, she also looked down on other races as inferior creatures, meaning she never had a real friend.

Thus, Rosemonde, who tolerated Ramiel's unreasonable behavior and even showed concern for her well-being, might appear to be someone special.

「… Maybe Rosemonde ends up attracting all kinds of weirdos due to her caring nature.」

Pomera muttered quietly.

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