A dozen or so days later.
Xiluo's shrunken dragon body sprang up from Fennis's bed. He turned to look at the female elf slowly sitting up on the bed and said:
"How have those elves of the Rose Clan been settling in these past few days?"
"They're more or less settled. My people are all very satisfied with the woodland Koraman and Alicia cultivated and planted.
"However, Koraman and Alicia seem somewhat unhappy about having elves living beside their homes."
Fennis answered as she pulled on her clothes.
"Don't mind those two. All they can do is grumble. They won't disobey my orders.
"As long as the elves are settled, that's good.
"Oh, right.
"I'll go to the woodland with you today. We need to let them get properly acquainted with Niro City's local customs and way of life."
Xiluo spoke, the corners of his dragon mouth lifting slightly, as though he were cooking something up.
"No problem. I think they'll all be happy with Niro City."
Fennis smiled.
Afterward, she went with Xiluo, and they soon arrived at the woodland.
They had only just arrived.
Xiluo saw some elves standing watch in the trees, keeping guard.
Upon seeing the dragon and the elf.
They immediately exclaimed in delighted surprise:
"Your Highness Xiluo! Sister Fennis! You're here!"
"Are you... standing guard?"
Xiluo asked with a strange look.
"Yes! After the humiliation at Sax, we of the Rose Clan swore never to underestimate any enemy! At the slightest sign of trouble, we must be ready for battle! We'll never give any enemy an opening!"
The elf declared solemnly, her face resolute.
Even more at a loss for words, Xiluo said:
"You don't need to do this.
"This is Niro City. As long as I and the other dragons are here.
"No