I Became My Healer Elf Character-Chapter 106: Another Dragon for the Crew

Hikari ended up following the white dragon to a room after gathering her friends. They'd each found several books they wanted to take with them, and there was no argument from the crystal dwarf. The elf was surprised he allowed them to simply take the books.

"The librarians let me get away with many things, since they know me well," the white dragon said. "Though, they don't know my true status. They simply think that I'm someone in the hierarchy."

"Do you mean your true status as a dragon?" Hikari asked.

"Well, there is that, but that's not all. I do run a lot of things here at the college, and many don't even know. Even that little Emperor brat has no idea. He's about to chart course to meet with me and my kin. Meanwhile, I am here at the college anyway."

"He's going to the dragon islands?"

Kurayami stepped in between them at that moment. "Master, why are you talking to this dragon when you have me?"

"Relax," Hikari said and patted her dragon's head. "I was simply curious about the author of this book. Also, there is no reason for you to hate her right away, is there?"

The black dragon pushed her fingers together and pouted. "But master…she's…"

Faeyami nodded and smiled. "You're not half as bad as I expected. Did this elf tame you?"

"Master is not a mere elf!" Kurayami snapped. "She's much more than you could ever imagine."

"There, there…" Hikari continued patting her head and gave her some meat skewers. "You have to stop letting people get under your skin so easily." The elf looked towards the white dragon next. "And you, stop teasing her so much."

The white dragon bowed. "I'm apologize. It's just been so long since I've seen a strong dragon of opposition."

Kurayami grinned and patted her chest. "Of course, I'm the strongest dragon you'll ever meet."

"I don't really doubt that. I could feel your dragon aura the moment you entered the city. Even if you tried to hide it, you can not fool my senses, yet I'm surprised I've never met or heard of you before. Is there some reason for that?"

Kurayami channeled some of her mana into her voice and pushed it towards the white dragon. She spoke in the dragon language simple words. freewebnσvel.cѳm

"Other worlder."

The true meaning of that became more profound. It was the same effect Hikari had experienced while reading the book from before. A couple of words became a whole passage, and soon, the white dragon was nodding in understanding.

"This [Gensuba] place seems truly interesting. Such strong creatures reside there. I would love to see it for myself at some point. After all, above all of my other titles, my favorite thing is my research." The white dragon looked pointedly towards Hikari. "Which all brings me back to you. What is your existence, truly?"

Hikari shrugged. "If you ask everyone else, I'm a goddess. If you ask the world, it will say the same thing. But if you ask me, I'm Hikari."

The white dragon's eyes widened and she smiled. "I see. That makes me glad then. I was worried that you would say something else."

"I'm not sure I really understand?"

"There is no real deeper meaning. Simply, I was hoping that you were more like us. If you'd been something incomprehensible, I'm not sure I'd be able to have a real conversation."

Hikari sighed. "Gods and goddesses are just like everyone else when it comes down to it. Consider this Empire. While I loathe to say it, you can structure a hierarchy like this. If the Emperor is a god, then the people below him—his subjects—are like the mortals. Yet, the Emperor himself is simply another person after all, but he's been given a status by the world around him. They called him Emperor, and so, it is true."

The white dragon pondered for a while. "You speak reason, but it's also true that the gods have left the mortal plains altogether. Then why do you show up here?" Faeyami observed Hikari's blank expression. "You're not even sure yourself?"

"Most of the events that have happened are far beyond my understanding. I was transported here without even knowing why."

Faeyami narrowed her eyes, studying Hikari's expression. "Is that really true? Rather, have you tried to understand all of the reasons? You're far above everything I have seen in terms of your mana, yet you can walk around here like it's not a big deal. And you claim you don't know at the same time. I can't see how this is possible."

Hikari sighed. "I don't know everything. It's impossible for anyone to know everything. Hence, I have no idea how I arrived here. It's like closing your eyes, and you're suddenly in another world."

"Perhaps, you would understand it if you traveled the realms? You speak as if you lost some of your memories."

The elf felt herself growing more uncomfortable with the direction the conversation was taking. She'd already considered the possibility, but nothing she could think of made sense. If she had always been a goddess, then what was the purpose of living on Earth? Yet, she remembered the words of Mizuko when she was reunited with her. The vampire had said she disappeared in front of the globe that would be where she is currently.

This creates a fundamental flaw in everything. Hikari's last memories before that moment were different than those described of the people around her. She was a normal girl on Earth. Perhaps she'd been a bit better looking than the average person, but it was nothing to separate her from regular people. It wasn't like her looks landed her into some idol situation in Japan.

The more she thought about it, the more confusing it became. It created the possibility that there were two versions of her. One of her was on Earth, and the other was on [Gensuba] at the same time. When the two crossed over into the globe, both of the versions of her merged together somehow. At least, that was Hikari's only working theory.

In the end, the elf could only shrug at the white dragon. "Any time I try to understand it, more questions emerge. It's like there is some big missing piece of the puzzle."

"I see," Faeyami said, "maybe I could travel with you for a while? I might be able to help with understanding these issues. Besides, I want to see other places far and wide. It could be an opportunity for both of us."

"Master, this woman is simply trying to take advantage of you and use you for learning more about light and healing magic."

Hikari chuckled. "Don't worry. I figured as much anyway."

The white dragon blushed. "Were my intentions really that obvious?"

Hikari waved her off. "I understand dragons very well. I much prefer your more obvious ulterior motives to that of humans." She looked towards Ayase. "No offense."

The witch tilted her head. "I can hardly count as a human anyway. Since when are humans living for thousands of years? Besides, I know you're not referring to me. The real people you refer to are like General Trent, right?"

Faeyami raised her eyebrows. "You all knew that person?"

"Somewhat. He escaped the city we were staying at after Ayase had a short chat with him."

The white dragon sighed. "I don't really know how to say this, but that man was executed maybe a month ago. Him and his maid were found guilty of treason against the Empire."

"What was the reason?" Hikari asked.

"They fled the battlefield or so I heard. The Emperor doesn't really give much of a reason for his executions. That's the whole reason people started communicating in secret. I suspect that there will be a mutiny soon."

Hikari remembered all of the things she'd seen and heard since coming to the Empire. Nothing the Emperor had done ever got words of optimism. I wonder how he even lasted this long without some coup.

"Maybe that's the reason why he wants to leave to the dragon islands. I bet he expects there is some power he will be granted there."

Faeyami sighed. "The only thing he will find there is a deathbed awaiting him. There are no treasures that he can claim. The only reason those arrogant fools survived last time are dragons like myself."

Hikari looked towards Kurayami, remembering how she acted when they first arrived in this world. If it had been dragons like her, the humans would have been squashed under her feet like bugs.

"Most likely they won't even survive the journey," the white dragon said. "The sea is harsh for humans, and the closer one gets to the island, the more large monsters someone has to deal with."

Hikari looked at Kurayami's pleading expression, already guessing what the dragon wanted to say. "I guess we have no choice but to join them on this expedition," the elf said.

"Are you serious?"

Hikari smiled devilishly. "Don't worry. You're coming with us. You said that's what you wanted, right?"