Side story: Yellow basalt and hollow space

The day had just started with the birds chirping on the other side of the window, the temperature is low because the sun had just woken up, and it was an ideal day for washing up because the weather forecast said that it would be sunny during the day.

He really believes in the news that is often issued by weather forecast because of his experience when he was a farmer in Mineral Town, especially when he got a power berry that could rise his stamina, and some game that could gave him a treasure chest worth of 10000 Gold.

"Lla~ ladi~ du dun~ ciki ciki bam bam- Ahh...No, not that. Add detergent and then SCRUB. WASH. RINSE."

After Zeimachi returned to his base which was very far from where he was before, he preferred to immediately rest without changing his clothes which is very dirty considering all kind of road that he needed to pass in order to find his way back at home.

Starting from giant mushroom forest, strand bridge full of mosses, a large valley stretched to separate the two regions, and then all the way to the road that connected those foreign land to the city where he is currently at this moment.

- There's something called skip writing. -

So after he woke up in the morning and noticed that he smelled like mushrooms, Zeimachi immediately got out of his bed and ran to the bathroom so as to not creating another incident where his bed smells like him, though he's way to late to prevent that.

"All done. *Sigh* Should I get those magical [Cleanse] spell from Guild...To wash this bed using my hand is really going to tear these fabric apart...Ah, what was the time again?"

Surprisingly, the place that he used as his base is an apartment full with sign of glorious urban life. There is shower, hot water, a marble-covered bathtub, and an electric powered light bulb in that bathroom, but sadly there's no washing machine that he could use to wash his clothes.

Since the laundry wasn't too much, Yoimachi quickly finished the activity and walked to the outside terrace of his apartment to dry his clothes.

*Knock-Knock-Knock*

"...euhh.."

Another knocking sound could be heard right after he hung his laundry on the terrace outside the apartment room. It seems that Zeimachi doesn't really like this incident which has been repeated for the second time since he lets out some weird grunt.

"Who is it? Are you a ghost?"

*Baam*

"No, its a fricking dragon. Hurry and open up!"

"...It's like half-six in morning, don't you know how lazy people are when morning came, dragon?"

'Not like I could say that though...'

Zeimachi spoke slowly and casually as he changes into another pair of shorts and t-shirt while walking towards the door. He's really amused by the reaction of the other side being furious after being assumed as a ghost.

" *Sniff* Smells like wet clothes, good."

Before he welcomes the guest from the other side of his door, he smelled his body once more time while rubbing his back to straighten his t-shirt to make his appearance more bearable.

*Klack*

"...What're you looking at."

After he opened that door, he was faced with a woman who had a beautiful figure.

She had long orange hair added with a little yellow highlight and one ahoge, furthermore her hair was made to be a little braided when its reached her upper arm. Two protruding horns on right and left with red eyes and purple tail as the sign of dragon kin.

Striking clothes to match her demeanor, and her hips look like they're made in America.

"Nein mam you look so beautiful today~ Is that my washing machine right there?"

However he's not even taking a chance to glance at her and keep focusing to a medium sized white washing machine beside the dragon woman. This behavior didn't really irritate her, but she felt that if her pride has been scratched a little.

"Yeah, as my repay for the one already destroyed. Next time I'll tell the girl not to use anything made by humans, has she apologize?"

"Yes. Amane-san has already made many offer for apologies, just like this t-shirt. She said if this was made in heave and top class or something."

Zeimachi showed her a plain t-shirt he's wearing right now with a proud look on his face. It was a plain blue t-shirt with words PP Tenshi (Angel) scribed on it. Looking at the t-shirt that she often saw, the dragon woman tried to hold back her laughter.

"Pfft...A-And you believe it? Ahahah."

"What? No. There's no way this was made in heaven, things made from heaven got those heavenly and majestic aura in them. Meanwhile...This shirt is like...Buy one get one."

"Khhkk...S-Stop that...Hahh...Hahh...I'm trying to hold out my transformation from turning into dragon again, ahaha..."

"Yeah, but its not like I dislike it either Kiryu-san. Since its a gift that she proudly announce as her treasure then I'll accept it with gratitude. Anyway, you laughing too hard...You sure you're fine over there?"

"*COugh* *coUGH* I...I'm fine hah...hah...As expected from a rule-follows guy like you. Very different from the real angel."

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"Achoo...Uguu, its cold. Coco...Can I borrow your blanket~? Mine got torned again."

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The dragon woman could finally stopped her laugh and wipe some tears on her eyes, she rose up to her feet and waggled her tail to swipe some dust away and finally continue their small talk in while talking on the door way.

"You don't want to come in Kiryu-san? At least some hot water or energy bar?"

"Ohh sounds yummy, hmm...I'll accept those chunk, what taste you got? Pardon my intrusion~"

The dragon woman or known as Kiryu Coco step into his apartment room while carrying that washing machine with only one of her hand.

"Please put it right there."

"You don't need my help to carry this to bathroom?"

"It's fine, leave it at living room Kiryu-san. A guest is a guest after all."

"Alright then."

Kiryu Coco slowly placed the sizable washing machine in the living room next to the sandal and shoe rack.

She looked at the clock which was almost six and at the back of Zeimachi who was preparing some snacks on the table in the living room. The table can accommodate four people, but Kiryu Coco looks surprised because there are three drinks provided on that table.

"Did I come at a bad time? If so I'll just leave you know."

"Hmm, ah...Its not like that, this portion is for emergency when you blow my place in fire."

"...Houu you better prepare more then."

"Hahaha, just a morning joke Kiryu-san. Here's your fruity one, and this is the chocolate one. I only got those taste right now."

Zeimachi put down several pieces of energy bar onto the table so Kiryu Coco could pick whatever her choice is. He also puts down a plastic bag in case she wants to take a sizable amount from him.

"...Just how greedy do you think I am?"

"...You're not?- Ack..."

Just like a flash of storm that could turned anything into a wasteland, the dragon woman slapped her tail to his waist while turning her face away from him. Zeimachi then took a seat while rubbing his waist.

"...*Sniff* *Sniff*...You...You've gone to outer region didn't you. Just how many time has it gone by now..."

"Its a lot for sure, here is your hot tea Kiryu-san."

Kiryu Coco still seemed to have something she wanted to say, but she withdrew her intention because of the tea served in front of her.

"Thanks...So tell me, what region did you gone to? From this smell of hallucinogens, I take it you gone to shrooms region. Did you travel all the way to meet that Oni princess?"

After drinking one gulp of the tea, Kiryu Coco put the glass back on the table.

"That's not it, I went through that region to reach the Myth realm since I've heard a rumor of a new priest had been appointed over there. Looks like this new priest is a fairly strong individual than the previous one."

"Priest from the mythical realm...It really amaze me to think you could escape from him."

"Its 'Her', this new priest is a female one. I don't know about her background since they're gone when I arrived there, but I got her picture from one of the follower. She's once a human."

Zeimachi took the picture of the priest in question from the top of the rice cooker that was still on. He forgot the existence of the photo and accidentally washed it, so he tried to dry the photo by placing it on a hot place. That's the reason.

" [Dry]... From what I see, she's indeed a normal looking girl. Then how could she became a priest in Mythical realm, and about those follower..."

"All dead, its not weird but to kill all of your believer is an irrational thing to do."

"...Did you..."

"I didn't killed then and she's still alive Kiryu-san. It's still six in the morning, I don't think this is a right way to begin your morning, so I'll turn the Tv on alright."

The atmosphere in the room changed more and more with the topic of their conversation getting heavier, and in order to lighten the mood Zeimachi grabbed a remote to turns the television on.

*Blip*

After waiting for five more additional second when he turned the Tv on, the screen lets out a bright light until finally it broadcasted many kind of program and shows from that electronics device.

["We're reviewing some new snack in Akiba-street-"]

["Today it has been reported if there is a fluctuation in the growth of magical density in the far east-"]

["Go check your new foam sofa that could engulf you in every comfy position-"]

["New tournament for new generation of new fighters! Go get into qualification at-"]

"Why does the local news always talk about stupid things."

He quickly pressed many buttons on the TV remote and skipped the shows that hadn't had time to introduce their intros. On the other hand, Kiryu Coco who didn't have time to watch a single show for a minute was irritated by the person's impatience.

"You're stupid, some of those news sounds very important for people...Its already six huh."

"Six? You have to go somewhere?"

Despite looking a little annoyed with a few wrinkles on her face, Kiryu Coco still wasn't too angry with his attitude since she got another important matter to do.

"Ah...yup. I got something to do with those people from Guild, more so about this news, thanks for the treat. I'll give these to Kanata so you wouldn't mind right?"

"Of course, that what this plastic bag for. Tell Amane-san if she'll need more nutrition, only if she want to grow from being cutting board."

"...You wanna get massacred?"

"Don't worry, its going to be fun~"

"Haaaahhh....See you later."

*Klick*

Kiryu Coco finally left the place with a plastic bag full of energy bars with two flavors. It should be noted that Kiryu Coco's real identity is a dragon, and dragons have many advantages when compared to ordinary humans.

"...This apartment...No one should want to live here considering how haunted this place is...And then...What is his name...Weird, I can't remember it."

But a baby dragon is still a baby, Kiryu Coco will never realize how much her memories has been manipulated so she could think of Zeimachi as someone close to her. She kept walking until the doubt disappeared into her manipulated mind.

And looking at the dragon woman walking away, Zeimachi quietly muttered words that only he could hear.

"With this Guild will be informed about the birth of Priestess. Case of Oni princess has been completed, those insignificance news are not within my concern. What left is..."