Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 15 Dratini's Determination
Snow began to fall again from the sky sometime earlier.

Raven and the others helped each other as they hurried back.

Before they even got close, they could see the campsite nestled in the vast snowy night.

Flames were burning in the camp, and some figures stood at the entrance of the forest, constantly looking in this direction.

Seeing this, Raven couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Your Highness Raven, they've come to greet us!"

Although Ryan was knocked away by the tundra bear, he was only slightly injured and otherwise unharmed.

At times like this, Raven couldn't help but marvel at the unique physical characteristics of humans in the Pokémon world.

Despite being knocked away by a 260kg Pokémon like Bear, they were not seriously injured. The most serious injury was that one of the riders suffered a fracture due to the landing posture.

"Your Highness Raven!"

The old butler, Elif, and a group of commoners came to greet them from afar.

Anna's mother, Allie, rushed forward and hugged her daughter, carefully examining her injuries.

Anna scratched her head sheepishly: "Mom, I'm fine!"

It was at this moment that Ellie saw the magical beast that her daughter was holding.

She immediately retreated in fear, letting out a cry of alarm: "A monster! Anna, get rid of it!"

"Mom, don't worry! It's alright, it was this magical beast that saved us!" Anna said.

Ellie looked visibly shaken, and the other civilians were equally bewildered.

"Hehe, it's incredible, but it really was this little monster that saved us!"

Even now, when Ryan recalls what happened in the forest, he still finds it incredible.

He really learned something new today; a terrifying magical beast would actually risk its own safety to protect a human!
Upon hearing this, the onlookers exchanged bewildered glances.

What the hell does this happen?

Everyone couldn't help but turn their gaze to Raven.

"Your Highness Raven..."

Raven turned his gaze to Soroya and said slowly, "Perhaps we have been wrong all along. Monsters are actually intelligent, wise, emotional beings that can even understand human language."

"Anna helped it, so it will protect Anna in return, even putting its own life before Anna's. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I probably wouldn't have believed it."

But that's exactly what happened.

Upon hearing these words, the same expression appeared on these people's faces as Ryan had when he was in the forest.

Incredible, bewildered, astonished.

It is very difficult to get ancient humans, who viewed monsters as monstrous threats, to immediately accept living with Pokémon.

Therefore, all of this must be done step by step.

"Alright, that's enough for today. Everyone, go back and get some rest!" Raven looked around at everyone and said, "We have new work waiting for us tomorrow!"

The crowd then gradually dispersed.

Many things happened today, and Raven was a little tired, so he decided to go back to his tent to rest.

But Ellie, with a serious expression, pulled Anna to kneel down in front of Raven.

Seeing this, Raven was slightly taken aback.

"Anna, quickly beg Prince Raven for forgiveness!" Ellie said, tugging at Anna.

Running away from the territory without permission and putting Prince Raven in danger is something that is not allowed anywhere.

If anything happens to Prince Raven, the entire territory will be doomed.

Anna belatedly realized how excessive her behavior had been that day.

She knelt down, holding Zoroya in her arms, and said with lingering fear, "Your Highness Raven, I'm so sorry!"

Raven: "..."

"Get up!" Raven glanced at Anna and said, "Anna went out today to help find herbs; it was unintentional. Just be more careful in the future."

Ellie was filled with gratitude when she saw that Prince Raven had forgiven her daughter. His Highness is truly a benevolent king!

"Also, Anna," Raven continued, "bring your magical beast to me tomorrow. I have a very important task for you."

"Eh?" Anna was slightly taken aback, but she quickly recovered and replied, "Yes, Your Highness!"

Raven turned and went back to his tent, with the old butler Elif following behind, looking at him with disapproval.

He hesitated for a long time before speaking, "Your Highness Raven, you can leave anything to the Knights. There's no need to put yourself in danger."

Raven: "..."

His purpose in going out was twofold: first, to find Anna; and second, as a transmigrator, to experience the real world of Pokémon.

Furthermore, Ryan and his team had already thoroughly investigated the surrounding environment, which is why he took such action.

Looking back now, it was indeed somewhat reckless.

Raven readily admitted his mistake.

"I understand, Elif. I won't do it again."

The old butler breathed a sigh of relief: "Then please get some rest."

After saying that, he left.

Suddenly, only Raven and Dratini remained in the tent.

Thanks to the energy roots Anna collected outside, the Dratini's injuries were able to heal.

At this moment, Dratini seemed to still be reeling from the attack by the Tundra Bear.

It lay listlessly curled up on Raven's blanket, looking as if it had suffered quite a blow.

“Mini Dragon, do you want to become stronger?” Raven asked.

Upon hearing Raven's voice, the Dratini immediately looked over.

"Woo?"

“As you can see today, there are still many dangers near our territory. If we are not strong enough, we will die here sooner or later,” Raven said deliberately, making it sound very serious.

"Ugh..." No Pokémon wants to die, and Dratini is no exception, but it doesn't know how to become stronger...

This is when trainers come into play.

Raven continued, "If you're willing, I'll do everything I can to help you become stronger, but it'll probably be tough. You won't be able to stay snuggled up in the blankets and sleep like before; you'll have to go out into the cold wind."

"Woo..." As a Dragon-type Pokémon, it has no natural resistance to cold and ice.

Therefore, upon hearing Raven's words, the Dratini felt somewhat afraid and hesitant.

Raven naturally noticed this.

This miniature dragon had previously been kept as a pet in the palace, enjoying the best of everything.

This kind of lifestyle is probably something that Mini Dragons, who are used to a luxurious life, will find very difficult to change.

Raven couldn't help but sigh, "If we don't become stronger, we'll all die here, just like today."

"Woo..." The Dratini shook its little head repeatedly.

It didn't want to die. At that moment, the dwarf dragon mustered its courage, made up its mind, and said firmly, "Woo!"

It needs to become stronger!

"Very good." Raven breathed a sigh of relief.

He crouched down, stood in front of the miniature dragon, looked intently into its eyes, and slowly began to speak:

"No matter what lies ahead, I will face it with you, so don't be afraid, Dratini, we are the best partners in the world!"

At that moment, the Dratini seemed to sense the "heart" of the human before it.

It stared blankly at Raven, a strange feeling suddenly welling up inside it.

"Woo..."

(End of this chapter)