The route Rafael took was special. I wonder if it was a secret path agreed upon by the Red Dragon Court, because the journey back was smooth and without obstacles like Lar, making it especially easy.

They spent another night in an outside cave. Speaking of which, Fisher initially found the Dragon-man species’ need for a tail-matching partner amusing, not expecting it to be so exaggerated.

Everything was normal and cozy until tonight, when preparing for bed, Rafael quietly wrapped Fisher’s hand with her tail, subtly changing the atmosphere.

With everything unsaid and understood, Fisher roughly knew what was on her mind...

Fisher fell silent for a moment. On previous journeys, when cursed by the Demi-human Girls Completion Manual, he had endured continuously until he was ready to explode; such ease was truly unfamiliar.

It’s hard to imagine what the newlywed life of those Dragon-man couples is like.

Initially, Fisher intended to refuse, not due to the exhaustion from a meal or lack of energy, but because he had just sent Emhardt off—no, had Emhardt voluntarily go on an adventure last night, and doing it again tonight felt unfair to him.

Consider that he didn’t like staying near Gabriel Angel Leader who might have created him, yet he’s willing to return with him and still treat him like this. Even Fisher admits he hasn’t done well.

As Fisher wavered in his dilemma, Emhardt willingly volunteered to leave and stay outside for another night!

Yes, this time he truly volunteered. Fisher swears, despite repeated attempts to keep him, he wouldn’t stay.

"Tomorrow we’ll reach Dragon Court, rest well, Fisher!"

He cheerfully advised Fisher, genuinely like a friend concerned for his well-being before leaving.

Then, he flew away humming, incredibly swiftly, leaving the time and space to Fisher and Rafael who couldn’t be closer.

But regardless, another night passed like that.

The next day, when they set off again, Emhardt dutifully returned, nestled in Fisher’s arms without a single complaint...

It seems that except for Renie, Emhardt’s attitude is mildest towards Rafael.

Moli is mild, having a good-yet-not-good relationship with Emhardt; Elizabeth chased Fisher around the world, perhaps thinking she’s intimidating; Valentina often bickers with him and loves to tease him, making him want to avoid her...

Indeed, it should be like that.

By the second morning, after crossing the highest peak in the midsection of the Southern Branch Mountain Range, the road became downhill.

Descending from the mountains, Fisher saw plains similar to the north in front of him.

In those plains, he saw vast expanses of farmland. Many demi-human species originally living in the north migrated here to engage in production work. Due to the smaller territory and higher population density of the Red Dragon Court, it’s even denser here than the northern Pseudo Dragon Court.

"Woo! Woo! Woo!"

Signals of military training and preparation were visible everywhere in the distant city; yet war and production proceeded orderly, neither chaotic nor scattered, demonstrating vigorous vitality to Fisher...

It seems, the one managing here shouldn’t be underestimated.

The priest Rafael mentioned...

"Fisher, let’s go. First, we’ll visit the Command Court where I need to issue some orders. Then, we’ll go to the Household Affairs Court where Mier is; she might temporarily provide you with an identity... Ah, speaking of which, her third child was just born, and I haven’t seen it yet..."

Descending the mountain, Rafael had arranged the return matters in advance. Finally, she smiled back and said,

"After that, we’ll go to the Praying Tower where Fasher and Kexier are located, and we’ll be staying there for quite a while."