A/n: I am going to confuse you... because I am also confused while making this story at this moment.

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{ The Dragon King's Curiosity }

Sifrit and Ellen arrived in a very large castle, now in a humanoid form, and marched through the hallways with fear and tenseness growing in their hearts.

When they did arrive, the dragon king looked like he waited for them.

"Oh, Sifrit, Ellen, you're back at an early time?"

His tone was laced with curiosity, as he stood up from his throne with a smile that was almost always present on his face.

This person, was the dragon king, Magiihoa, the current strongest dragon in existence, though he liked this form more than most of the dragons. Even if he definitely was the strongest of them, he was a strange one, but definitely was acceptable.

The two dragons were only being paranoid.

"We bring news regarding certain important matterd, sire."

When Sifrit told Magiihoa this, he was intrigued, and ordered that they'd be left alone. Yet, Ellen was tense.

However, not needing any gestures, Sifrit continued. Although he explained

"We discovered a settlement of Lis at a shore far east from here. And we also discovered new Lis Humans who were similar to us at this form but smaller yet holding the same intelligence as us... Plus, they have a leader that feels incredibly powerful."

The Dragon King's curiosity started to grow.

And then, Sifrit explained many details during their stay at Eikoln Town, about how they were forced down to the ground by magical chains that were made by a hundred Lis, and about several Lis Humans that slightly interested the Dragon King.

"... Hmm, I see. I'd like to visit them."

And then he did. He, the Ruby Dragon King visited Eikoln Town all by himself and proceeded to transform into the Lis, Lisbeth (who literally is just Kayblis but smaller) to experience being in the town...

Which completely backfired when another Lisbeth appeared out of nowhere and was definitely confused.

"Magiihoa the Wise Foolish Idiot. What are you doing? Also, must I tell you for the first and last time, my name is not Lisbeth!" Lisbe- Kayblis asked in a nonchalant, deadpan manner towards the shape shifted Dragon King, crossing his arms while he was at his Lis state. Kayblis was definitely taller than the other self, which isn't really him.

"How did y- oh..."

Magiihoa shape shifted into a small ruby dragon a second later, something way more miniature than that of his full size. Kayblis figured he would just call this form "Chibi Magiwa".

They conversed for a little while, discussing what things that happened normally between their kingdoms, before talking about something like introducing currency to the Dragon Kingdom.

If anyone did saw them, they would be mistaken that the two were friends. Which is in fact, half true.

Magiihoa saw him as a friend and somewhat of a relatable person, yet Kayblis saw him as half of the former

"Hey, Magi. Someday, all your efforts would be wasted, and mine would, too. Maybe if I didn't prepare enough."

"What are you talking about, Li- Kayblis?"

"Nothing. Just prepare for the worst that comes not by me, but by something else."

Then, Kayblis snapped his little fingers, suddenly sending Magiwha back to his castle using a simple modified teleportation spell.

'...'

Kayblis would have to use as much effort as possible in the future, he knew.

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