Chapter 5 – The Most Powerful Demon King in History. Defeats The Ancient Dragon
“GUUU……”
The ancient dragon groans for a while, showing its belly.
“Strong man. I’ve lost. Boil me, roast me, do as you like.”
The dragon said this in human language, and the ancient dragon exhaled hot breath from its nose while showing its belly.
Only the most intelligent and powerful of the dragons can speak human language.
“You surprise me. You speak human language?”
“I am an ancient dragon.”
Although they understand human language, not all ancient dragons can speak human language.
The dragon before me must be one of the most intelligent and powerful among the ancient dragons.
And the ancient dragon closes its eyes as if it has contemplated everything.
“You’re very soft-spoken. You don’t need to show your belly anymore. You can get up now.”
“Are you dissatisfied with my tone?”
The ancient dragon said as it got up.
“No, I have no complaints. I was just surprised. Could it be that you’re young?”
“Yes, I am young. I’m about 600 years old.”
For ancient dragons that live for ten thousand years, 600 years old is in the category of juveniles.
No, it can be called a young dragon.
“You’re pretty strong for a young dragon.”
“Your victory was no contest. That is not something you say to an ancient dragon who lost to a human. Are you being sarcastic?”
“No, I’m serious.”
I have fought many ancient dragons in my previous life.
Compared to those ancient dragons, this one would be on the pretty strong side.
“Hmm. Well, that’s okay.”
And then, the ancient dragon opened its eyes, looked at me, and then closed its eyes again.
“…… do you seek my treasure? You can just take it with you.”
“I’m not after your treasure, but…”
“…… you were after my body. F, fine. Just kill me quickly. Then you can claim the scales and fangs.”
The ancient dragon’s words trembled only slightly.
No, the fear of death is common to all creatures.
Even though it is afraid, if it can prioritize the pride of the ancient dragon and say, “Kill me quickly”, it is no coward.
You could call it brave. Even if it’s mere bravado.
It put its pride first, suppressing its cowardice with its courage.
I liked those with such personalities. That’s why I wanted to befriend it.
“Ancient dragon, what is your name?”
“You would hear my name of your own accord, though I am a loser. I will tell you.”
The ancient dragon exhales hot breath through his nose again.
“Jorm. I am the Scorching Fire Dragon, Jorm.”
“You are six hundred years old, and you have two names. That is quite a feat.”
Hearing my words, Jorm’s tail twitched slightly.
Ancient dragons are given names by their parents, so almost all have a name.
However, there are very few ancient dragons with two names.
Only those who have been recognized by two or more ancient dragons with two names are allowed to receive a second name.
“Considering the second name of the Scorching Fire Dragon, did you win a contest of strength against multiple strong dragons with two names?”
I asked, and Jorm opened his eyes in surprise.
There is a simple naming convention for the two names of ancient dragons.
A second name given in recognition of one’s contribution to the family includes a word that indicates social status, such as “king” or “chief”.
Jorm’s second name does not include this.
In other words, it defeated at least two ancient dragons with two names in a contest of strength.
“…… you know a lot even though you are a human. That is right.”
“That’s really quite a feat.”
Although it was young, it defeated the fierce ancient dragons. This ancient dragon must be a child prodigy.
“Strong Human, may I ask you your name?”
“I am Hyrum.”
“Hyrum…. huh? You don’t mean, the Great Demon King who challenged the Demon God, Hyrum?”
Jorm was even more surprised and startled, staring a hole through me.
I was surprised as well. There was someone who knew about my previous life as a Demon King.
“Yes, that Hyrum. Did you know me?”
“…… Does this mean you have reincarnated? Did you activate Reincarnation Magic before you died in the battle with the Demon God? To perform such a difficult task…. no, for the Great Demon King Hyrum, nothing would be so strange…”
With just the name Hyrum, Jorm accurately guessed the circumstances.
“That’s exactly right. Jorm is an ancient dragon, but very knowledgeable, and perceptive.”
“It is the first time in history that anyone has challenged the Demon God and almost defeated him, hence your fame amongst ancient dragons.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, by the way, ‘the Great Demon King who challenged the Demon God’ is the second name that we ancient dragons have granted you.”
“Is that so? It’s an honor.”
“…… That’s why my father told me to live here.”
“Hmm? Did Jorm live here under the orders of your Sire Dragon? How long have you lived here?”
“I lived here for about 500 years. I was with my father at that time. I see. I can certainly see his face. You look exactly like the Great Demon King from your previous life.”
Saying this, Jorm nodded his head in agreement.
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