"Old Azhdaha, I can walk on my own! Don't drag me!?"
"You're dawdling and dragging your feet. If I don't pull you along, you won't make it to the reception room until tomorrow!"
"The meeting's practically over, and neither of us has shown up yet. Aren't you embarrassed!?"
"I-I-I... I just need to prepare properly, okay? That female demon, it's not like you've never met her before. She's terrifying!"
"My big sister!? The White Ice Dragon!?"
"Yes, yes! That cruel woman!!!"
Hearing the argument outside, everyone unconsciously turned their gazes toward the exquisite white-haired girl sitting beside Guy, her expression elegant.
Velzard's beautiful face was currently covered in a "kind" smile. At first glance, it was breathtakingly lovely, but upon closer inspection, it sent chills crawling up one's spine.
At that moment, even someone as kind as Rimuru could not help praying inwardly for Veldora after seeing this.
In any case, she could not help him.
Not only was her strength far inferior to Velzard's as a True Dragon.
More importantly, Velzard was Veldora's older sister. Rimuru had no reason to intervene.
An elder sister was like a mother. It was only natural for an older sister to discipline her younger brother!
At most, this was their family business. At worst, it counted as domestic violence.
Rimuru had neither the reason nor the right to interfere.
Besides... this was all because Veldora could not keep his mouth shut.
So, sorry, Veldora!!!
This time next year, I'll visit your grave with your favorite manga and pudding!
Unlike Rimuru, who felt sympathy for Veldora, most of the others present were watching with obvious amusement.
After all, enjoying a spectacle was human nature!
Just as Rimuru was praying for Veldora, the reception room's doors exploded apart.
Two tall, burly men strode in