Chapter 128

"That part isn't urgent. I'll confirm it another time……"

I meant to refuse, at first. Suddenly like this, with no preparation at all, climbing onto Kazen's back together with the Duke and flying — I had no confidence I could handle that.

"Grrrrrrk."

……I really did mean to. If Kazen hadn't blocked my way with his tail, I would have refused outright.

"Kazen?"

"Grrk."

Snuffling through his nose, Kazen edged closer, then slowly swung his head around behind me and began nudging my back with his snout.

"Kazen!"

"Kreuung."

I scolded him sharply for the sudden behavior. But he only let out a slightly cowed whine, and didn't stop.

Bracing my legs did nothing. There was no way to hold my ground against a dragon pushing me. If anything, resisting only threw me off balance, and my body swayed.

"Are you all right, Trainer Litia?"

The Duke caught me reflexively…