Dragon Bloodline Chapter 9

Ria liked cats.

However, she was never able to have one when she lived in the royal palace. Occasionally, she stroked the ones that the other nobles kept.

In her previous life, she tamed wild cats by feeding them.

In the corner of her garden there was a cat’s path, so she put food there.

She had a long lasting association with that cat, and wondered what happened to it.
Because it was a stray cat, she thought it lived healthily.

After cats, Ria liked horses.

Although she learned horse riding as a hobby, she had learned it a little in an old-style school. Above all, she enjoyed taking care of them.
For several years when she was young, she had worked in a ranch in Hokkaido. It’s not like the four beautiful farm sisters dazzled his eyes.

“I also want a horse!”
On the seventh day after departing from the royal capital, Ria shouted.

“You want a horse…”

“You run faster than if you were on a horse.”

Even so that was just from what she had experienced so far, she hadn’t investigated to find the limit.

“Isn’t Johnny Cal’s horse? I want my own horse. One that I could brush and comb its mane.”

“Ria, are you a spoiled child?”

In the end Lulu continued to call her Ria, while Carlos decided to call her Ojou.

Making the knight Carlos a comrade was the right call. He has everyday knowledge. Based on that, I wonder if I should have traveled with Reyas?

“No, it takes double that. The roads are different than from the map.”

“Going by Lulu’s donkey’s pace it is. If I go by myself, I could get there in a day.”

“No, it’s true. At the age of ten, Ria ran a two day journey carrying me on her back in half a day.”

No, I’m a dragonkin.

Traveling was enjoyable.

Carlos was unexpectedly the topic of conversations many times. He’s a common talented man. Although born more or less a noble, he was the second son of a Viscount. Struggling to learn military arts, he joined the knights.

In Lulu’s case, she lived as a shut-in into adulthood in a mountain village. Rufus left the capital to associate with them numerous times, but this was generally known in the court.

The heroic tale of Ria’s case of standing alone was too late to stop now. The goblin village genocide, the destruction of the orc army, the rumors were all exaggerated.
Say what you like, but calling the country’s princess [Ria-chan, the Merciless] coming into popularity was a bit much.

“One of the rumors was [Even when stepped on, the dragon didn’t break], huh.”

“My favorite sword broke, too~”, Ria continued with a laugh. The other two had cramped smiling faces.

Crossing the river and national border, in the basin of gentle-sloping mountains that spread out, there was a village made up of countless tents.

The two girls that had left their country for the first time let out a voice of admiration. Compared to Carlos, who had come here before with the knights.

“In addition to Cordova and our country, merchants from several other small countries have gathered here. Various things other than horses are traded as well.”

Ria said so while sliding down the steep cliff. Compared to Lulu and Ria, Carlos had no way of riding his mount down the steep cliff.
In the end he followed Lulu’s easygoing route, but his gaze was directed to Lulu’s ears.

According to Carlos, the street vendors primarily sold various goods.

The main weapons sold were things like swords as spears, but there was something that wasn’t sold.

(The balance is bad though, huh. It’s no good if it isn’t properly forged after all?)
The art of using shuriken was one of the ancient Japanese martial arts.

Taking a detour, she left the edge of the village.

The horses were from a nearby small village, and brought here to be sold. There was a tremendous smell due to the large amount of animals.

From small ponies to farming horses, various types were sold.

“Ojou-chan, if you want to purchase a horse your first one should be a pony.”

“How about this white one? It’s perfect for Ojou-chan.”

“I want one about two to three years old, with completed training.”

Understanding that she had a discerning eye, the man took her to a corner. There were about twenty horses, all colts.

Ria stealthily used the magic Identify here.

There was a horse with a bent leg. It was thin as well. However, what Ria saw was the horse’s eyes.

Then she found it. A horse with clear and resolute eyes.

It’s fur was fawn colored. It’s shape was short and stout so it had good balance, but it’s appearance wasn’t noteworthy.

Even saying it’s weak points, the man was probably an upright merchant. Thinking that consent needs confidence first.

“Yeah. The price is a little high, seven gold coins.”

“You, can I ride you?”

“I’ll buy him. I also request a complete harness set.”

And so, until Lulu and Carlos caught up, Ria decided to go horse riding.

“Hmm, this guy was seven gold coins? Well, it does seem to be strong…”

However, Lulu understood. After all, she can also use the magic Identify.

“Huh!? Is this even a horse!?”

“The qualities of a better horse than even Reyas-sama’s. Or rather, it’s wisdom is higher than a human… it’s two years old?”

Although Carlos-kun isn’t stupid, he isn’t wise. At least in ability value.

“Ehh~~~!!! The princess’ wisdom is that high!? You’re kidding!?”

Although Ria’s gaze became cold at his surprised reaction, the horse neighed and her mood recovered.

In a very restrained manner, Lulu criticized her teacher.

It’s called [Wisdom of one’s own ignorance].

Lulu muttered with a tone of resignation.

“Oh, well, at any rate it’s nice to meet you. This guy is Johnny, my favorite horse. Err.. Ojou, have you named this colt?”

“Orpheus… was kind of stupid… Rudolf also had a temper problem… Brian was timid…”

“I decided! Your name is Matsukaze!”

This was the birth of the famous horse, Matsukaze.

Chapter end