AIWON Mall Isekai Store, Grand Opening Today! - Chapter 64
There’s some lines that I don’t quite understand, hope it works.
Episode 7-4
After closing, at the Aion Mall in the Otherworld Store, two dragons landed in the parking lot.
They were huge.
One dragon was covered in slightly blackish-red scales.
The other dragon had deep blue scales.
According to Chloe, they were dragons with much greater magical power than Anna-san, the high-ranking undead, and even stronger than Barbera.
Facing opponents that would be impossible to defeat, one would normally be in despair.
“…Hmm. Papa. Mama.”
Turning back to Chloe and me, Barbera pointed at the dragons.
“Hehe, it’s been a while, hasn’t it?”
It seemed Anna-san also knew them.
The two dragons were Barbera’s parents.
“It’s good that it’s nighttime. If people saw this, they’d panic. It would make customers even more reluctant to visit the Aion Mall Otherworld Store.”
“Naoya, to stay calm in front of such mighty dragons!”
“Well, panicking won’t help. Besides, I can’t sense magical power. Huh? Chloe, haven’t you met them before?”
“Naoya-san, it’s been five years since they last came. The last time they were in this area was before Aion Mall was established.”
Instead of Chloe, who was shaking, Anna-san calmly provided the information. Her subordinates, the undead, seemed to have met them before. The Skeleton Captain and Skeleton Unit, who had gone on high alert due to the approach of immense magical power, returned to their usual patrol mode. Too strong-hearted, though they didn’t have hearts.
Barbera, who appeared to be 10 years old, ran towards the landed dragons.
“The scene is incredible. The dragons are rumbling their throats in circles. I’m worried they might gulp her down with a ‘Baku.'”
We stared in amazement.
Before Barbera could touch the dragons, the two large dragons emitted light.
I closed my eyes.
“Ah, it’s dazzling! Ha! While my eyes were dazzled, Naoya was planning to attack me! How despicable!”
“I didn’t cause the light in the first place. Chloe, you’re as composed as usual.”
As the light subsided, when I opened my eyes, I saw two people embracing Barbera.
The man with short red-brown hair and raised crimson eyes seemed to be in his thirties.
He was around 180 cm tall.
With a muscular build and a strong-looking face, he exuded an air of strength.
The woman, with long flowing dark blue hair, appeared to be in her late twenties.
She was around 170 cm tall. Tall for a woman.
Her smiling face seemed gentle.
By the way, both of them are wearing clothes.
Simple Arabian-style garments that look like wrapped fabric.
I wonder if Barbera being naked when transforming from a dragon to a human is because she’s magically immature. I don’t know.
“You can transform. It’s a relief; otherwise, you’d have to go back during the night if you remained in dragon form.”
“Hey, Naoya, aren’t you too calm? Sure, I’ve seen Barbera’s transformation, but ordinary monsters can’t transform, you know?”
“Chloe pointed that out. Well, it’s another world, so anything goes, I guess.”
The only dragon I know is Barbera, and she can transform into a human. I wouldn’t be surprised if other dragons did the same. I don’t understand their norms yet.
“Are you doing well, Barbera? Papa was so worried.”
“Oh, you’re such a worrywart. Mama believed that Barbera-chan was doing well.”
Hugging and patting her head, they checked on each other’s well-being.
The parent-child interaction after a long time seemed unchanged for both humans and dragons. It was surprising to see the seemingly tough man smiling affectionately.
“…I’m doing well. Let me introduce you.”
“Hmm, what’s this building? Oh, long time no see, Anna!”
“Come on, dear. Don’t get ahead of yourself. Wait for Barbera-chan’s introduction. There seem to be newcomers.”
Between her parents, Barbera returns, pulling me with her.
“…Chloe. Elf. Former shop manager.”
“N-nice to meet you, the couple Dragon! My name is Chloe Dupois Christoph Claudine Vertou Ondine!”
“Oh, you’re the daughter of the Dupois clan from Vertu Village.”
“Ahaha, of course, you are their child. Is Claudine-chan doing well? By the way, I haven’t visited Vertu Village in about 200 years.”
Along with Barbera’s introduction, Chloe introduces herself.
Hearing the excessively long introduction, Barbera’s parents seem to understand Chloe’s background. Moreover, it seems Chloe’s mother is acquainted with them. Also, their sense of time is strange. If they were human, they’d be dead already.
“Man, the long a** Introduction like Jugemu-jugemu is normal around here, huh? Understandable to those who understand.”
“Oh, Mother is acquainted with you!”
“Hey, Chloe, weren’t you supposed to be running away from home? If your mother’s acquaintances find out where you are, won’t you be in trouble?”
“Oh My-! Dear respectful Dragon couple, please, um, when you go to Vertu Village, could you please keep Chloe’s situation confidential, and, um…”
“Oh dear, she’s in her rebellious phase. What should we do?”
Barbera’s mother laughs as if to include it. Chloe sweats profusely, her eyes swimming.
“…Naoya. Human. Shop manager.”
Ignoring Chloe, Barbera introduced me. She’s too laid back.
“Well, I’m Naoya Taniguchi. I’m the shop manager of this Aion Mall Otherworld Store. Barbera-san works here as an employee.”
“Well, you’re working properly! Good for you, Barbera-chan!”
“Hmm, he’s a man? Barbera, don’t tell me you’re transforming into a human because you’re being deceived by this man! No, no! Barbera is still a 140-year-old child!”
Barbera’s father approached me, peeking into my eyes from below. The pressure was incredible. Also, their sense of time is definitely off.
A child at 140 years old. Barbera may look 10, but calling her a child at 140 is something. If she were human, she’d be long dead already.
“No, um, Barbera is an employee. You see, many of our customers here at Aion Mall Otherworld Store are humans, and if she’s in dragon form, they find it intimidating.”
“Oh? They can’t appreciate the cuteness of Barbera’s small body, short tail, soft claws, fangs, and bright red scales? Very well, humans, have it your way!”
“Dear, calm down, will you?”
Barbera’s father, who passionately spoke to me, was blown away by her mother’s belly pat. He hit the ground with considerable force but got up as if nothing had happened. Dragons are scary.
“…Naoya. Delicious food.”
“Oh, Naoya managed to catch Barbera’s attention with his cooking.”
“Hehe, Barbera-chan has always been a glutton.”
Even Barbera’s brief words seem to communicate well with her parents. Indeed, Barbera has always been attracted to delicious food. Yes, whether it’s cutlets, hamburgers, beef stew, or steak, she always said they were delicious. When she was feeling down, she’d ask, “Do you want to eat beef stew?” And not only that, she even offered her own—
“…Anna, I want you to ‘Heal’ me.”
I feel a trickle of sweat running down my forehead.
Barbera turns her backside to Anna.
“Barbera-chan? I don’t think you’re injured, what—”
Anna seems to have noticed too. Like me, she sweats and then meets my eyes.
“What’s wrong, Barbera? If it’s ‘Heal,’ I can do it! The Holy Knight! Me!”
It seems Chloe doesn’t understand. It’s enviable that the dense and clueless knight doesn’t get it.
“…Steak and Tail Soup. Want to feed.”
“Oh, Barbera is welcoming Papa with her favorite dish! Papa is delighted!”
“Oh my! Hehe, Barbera-chan, you’ve grown. Steak and Tail Soup, huh? I wonder what kind of meat she’ll use.”
Barbera’s father is thrilled, her mother is smiling.
After hearing the names of the dishes, even Chloe seems to have realized. She drips with sweat and looks at me.
The specialty of the Aion Mall Otherworld Store that caused a buzz in town with long queues after just one sale.
Dragon Steak and Dragon Tail Soup.
It seems Barbera wants to treat her parents to these two dishes.
Dragon meat.
Dishes made from the tail of the Dragon-form Bar-be-ra herself.
“Haha, can I survive as the store manager for the 15th day?”
“Don’t worry, Naoya! Barbera suggested it herself! Besides, I have to do that with the Spirit Sword Epée Dupois! In front of the dragon couple!”
“What should we do, Naoya-san? Barbera-chan seems eager. But dragons are magical creatures, and with magic or ‘Heal,’ they should regenerate. I think there shouldn’t be any problems. Besides, her parents seems kind.”
I look up at the night sky.
The stars of the other world were beautiful.