Became a Hatchling of the Grand Duke of the North

8 – Snow Earth, Young Guardian Dragon’s Magic (2)

‘Has it already been like this?’

A dozen or so days have already passed since Han was reincarnated in this unknown world.

Han’s body, which had only been born for a few days, had swelled with terrifying momentum in just that short amount of time.

The physique, which was only the size of a small young animal, quickly grew to be larger than that of a moderate cat, and gained even more weight.

My skin, which had been dry, swelled up to the point where I ate the baby food that Lucia gave me from time to time, so that I couldn’t budge even when poked with a human finger.

It was in the middle of the day when the changes were noticeably changing.

However, even in his own opinion, this change is dramatic.

It seemed to be the kind of thing that was very emotional to see through the eyes of those watching together.

[Oh, you’ve already grown this much!]

[It seems that Guardian Dragon is growing much faster than we thought!]

With his eyes half-closed, Han’s chin rested on his chin, and he heard busily chattering voices in his ears.

They were maids.

They didn’t take their eyes off Han for a second, wondering what they liked so much.

On the contrary, they constantly talked about him.

[Just like dogs and kittens, isn’t Guardian Dragon the same? No matter what kind of animal they are originally, the newly born cubs grow up and grow up every day!]

[Ah, is that so?]

[…]

Han, who had narrowly opened his eyes, glared at them for a while, then buried his head in a soft cushion.

‘I can hear everything, guys.’

These guys didn’t seem to think that their voices would be heard by Han.

Of course, we were talking whispering to each other as if we were keeping our mouth shut.

In the middle of that sound, what was so enjoyable was that he was yelling and screaming, so even keeping his mouth shut was of little use.

For example, like now.

[Kyaaa! Everyone, look at Guardian Dragon! You buried your head in the cushion!]

[Really? And! Awesomely cute, kyaaagh!]

I just buried my head in the cushion to avoid the noise, but it became rather bustling.

[…]

Without much hesitation, Han raised his buried head again and lay down with his chin resting on his face.

But he soon narrowed his eyes again.

Because, far off, the maids were staring at him with bright eyes.

‘Wow. How could this be?’

Han got goosebumps. There was no torture like this.

I really want to die.

It feels like being a popular idol.

That’s an idol who is under 24-hour surveillance.

This isn’t good, it’s tantamount to painful torture.

Tak.

In the end, Han Eun couldn’t stand it and got up from her seat nervously.

[Grrr-.]

With a low growl, he glared at the maids.

[…?]

Tak, tak.

The maids’ mouths fell shut at the long tail that hit the floor regularly with a certain beat.

They stared at Han in silence.

One small gaze and many gazes met.

But the silence was short-lived.

Han Eun wriggled her wings for a while.

Within seconds, as if to unleash his inner menace on the world, he spread his thin, feeble wings of dragon’s skin and shouted.

[Kieek-!]

Han’s cry with all his might resonated throughout the room.

At that mighty dragon’s cry.

The surroundings became quiet for a while.

But it wasn’t long before.

The maids stumbled and fell helplessly to the floor before anyone could tell.

[Ah, ah!]

[You are so threatening, Guardian Dragon!]

[Be dignified!]

Seeing the girls collapse with blushing faces and heavy breathing.

In the end, Han Eun.

Without a word, he buried himself in place again and fell face down.

‘It’s done. Let’s go to sleep.’

It was a one-of-a-kind act.

* * * *

That afternoon.

The cool, clear sun was beating down after a long time.

A bright light floated in the sky.

I took a deep breath and reached Han, who was sleeping.

[…?]

He inadvertently opened his eyes to the dazzling light shining down on his eyes.

It took a while to frown at the glare.

For a while, he rolled his eyes here and there, examining the surrounding situation.

Soon, he realized that the light was exceptionally bright.

Instantly, his eyes widened.

‘Oh, is this sunlight?’

It was the sun that I hadn’t seen in a while.

In the past dozen days, this place has never been like this.

There was always a blizzard, and only the sound of the wind blowing so fiercely that he did not know whether it was day or night, he always stayed by the warm fireplace.

He jumped up from his seat.

Han staggered with soft legs and hesitantly approached the large window.

My gait became more difficult than before.

You might think that having grown in size might be an advantage, but it turned out to be an excessive disadvantage.

Over the past dozen days, his body has grown rapidly, and his weight has also increased dramatically.

On the other hand, the legs still have soft bones and muscles.

Thanks to this, I felt a heavier weight every time I took a step.

But to the point where I couldn’t even notice his waddling gait.

Han’s gaze was directed toward the sky, which had been refreshed for the first time in a while.

‘Oh-.’

Han looked up at the clearing sky and opened his mouth.

Blue sky and white clouds.

The sun that rose together was beating down warmly. The sky is clear.

I felt a new sense of joy.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this scene again.

As if to represent the feeling of resentment.

His thin, long tail began to wag.

Suddenly, while gazing at the scenery outside for a while, not even realizing the passage of time.

A chuckle was heard.

The sound of multiple footsteps came from behind Han.

[Hello, Your Highness the Grand Duke.]

[Hello, Your Highness the Grand Duke.]

As if they had kissed each other, the greetings of numerous maids resounded at once.

Along with him, someone’s steady footsteps echoed.

‘What is it?’

Han’s head also headed towards the open door.

Beyond the visit.

I saw many maids bowing deeply.

Among them, someone’s familiar voice was heard.

[How is the Guardian Dragon?]

[You are healthy. You are growing so fast that you can see the growth rate, probably because you repeat a certain routine every day.]

‘This voice…’

Pounding. Pounding.

A familiar voice. It is an unforgettable voice.

Feeling her own mind snapping up, Han reflexively turned her body towards it.

[Today, after a long time, the day was bright.]

Unseen by the maids, she continued her words while surrounded by a crowd.

[I’ll prepare to go out now, so everyone knows. Let the escort knights do the same right now.]

[Okay. Lord.]

[Lucia, you bring the Guardian Dragon.]

Like the sea parting, between the scattered maids.

Lucia, a girl with a basket, appeared.

‘Lucia.’

Han’s eyes widened slightly at that sight. His drooping tail lifted up with a little more force.

Lucia was not alone.

She was with her own mother, a woman as beautiful as her pure white eyes, Archduchess Lucrezia.

They entered Han’s room side by side.

She then carefully brought out the basket in front of Han. It was always the basket he usually rode in when he was moving through the halls.

[Guardian Dragon. Here… Oh!]

Of course, before she said anything.

Han was already skillfully riding there.

He shoved himself between the soft cushions, even his wings folded perfectly.

[Oh…]

I could see the head maid who was standing in the back suddenly looking sad.

That wasn’t something Han knew.

He turned his head away from the head maid, who showed a clear expression of regret.

‘The maid has given me a ride, but that’s none of my business.’

Whenever Han got a basket offered by the maid, most of the cases were reluctant.

He always had to speak to her earnestly, as if she begged, so he rode slowly, and even that slowly took his time.

There were very few cases where I got on like this after waiting.

In fact, it must have already been told about this from Grand Duke Lucrezia and the head maid.

She asked a little puzzled.

[Chief Maid. The Guardian Dragon’s reaction isn’t that slow. Doesn’t it climb on the basket as if it had waited?]

[That, that’s…]

At that, the head maid averted her gaze.

The maid, who hesitated for a moment to speak, answered the grim reality.

[Ah, it seems that Guardian Dragon is a bit… Cold and discriminating against people.]

[Discrimination?]

At that ridiculous answer.

Grand Duke Lucrezia’s gaze, which raised the corners of his eyes for a moment as if wondering, turned to Han in the basket.

In the meantime, Han was already rubbing his body against Lucia’s arms, as if trying to reveal his intimacy.

Every way you look at it, it was a docile response that wasn’t slow enough to bother her.

Because it was something I couldn’t understand at all.

This is what she thought.

‘What are you talking about?’