Niro before war

Dragon hunting is a profession not chosen by many .

As it comes with its own risks . In fact the first dragon hunter wasn't even trying to slay dragons .

He was trying to take an easy mission which would require less effort. Like an escort . But things quickly went south as a dragon attacked .

The dragon was fairly Injured such that when the First Dragon Hunter attacked it it died .

The dragon was one of the dragons who was causing trouble in a big part of the lands . With no one can who can do anything .

And this sparked an inspiration within him . He studied dragons . All dragons . He studied their behaviours psychology, ecology , habits , taxonomy , Anatomy ,

Physiology. And using these traits it was easy for him to take an advantage of the dragon .

And thus he prospered . His name spready throughout the lands . His descendants became dragon hunters as they chased the same glory and honor that their ancestors did .

But we aren't here to talk about them today .

Within one of the dragon hunter families was man Niro .

A prodigy , who never had worthless pride and never belittled others due to the way he was raised he was taught to treat others as equals . He was an expert in dragon slaying who hunted his first dragon at just 14 .

It was a baby dragon . Day by day he ranked up his achievements. And became one of the most respected hunters in his community .

Once he was enjoying a chilling drink in a bar . Completely relaxed that's when someone threw a table at him and it hit him .

The table broke into pieces . Niro looked back to see thuga fighting . And one of them had one .

Delcado :

There is no one stronger than me . Hahaha

Look hasn't even do anything.

Niro was pissed off .

Bartender:

Just let it slide , he's had a little too much .

Bartender:

What's a dragon hunter visiting this humble place of mine .

Niro :

To enjoy myself a drink , of course .

Bartender :

Right of course .

Bartender:

That person there is a mercenary Delcado . Leader of the Black Whistle .

And so he listened to the bartenders reasoning .

Niro thought that he must be some random douche .

But then Delcado began spouting about his achievements .

Delcado :

Bro , when I killed that king and bought the entire Kingdom down . I was in bliss but found out . He was just incompetent . But we'll brats do need to be punished after all .

And that's how my first meeting with the feared leader of the Death Whistle was .

My family commissioned Death Whistle for a raid on the condition of 20 % materials would be distributed to the death whistle which would be obtained by scavenging the body of the dragon . And that would include it's

Scales , leather , bones , blood

Organs to create medicines .

The Dragon in question was also known as the

Blue Dragon . A dragon who's known for his deep dark blue scales and colour .

It seems that this dragon was raiding many areas regularly .

Stealing livestock , sheeps , cows , horses and that too rather frequently .

Which resulted in increasing suicide rates as the one whom were stolen from couldn't recover from the losses .

This the Dragon hunters decided to crack down on the case .

Within the dragon hunters as an entire community there are again families like the demon hunters . They are more prominent and tend to be found more towards the Dragon den such that they can check on the activity of thes dragons actively .

Unlike demons these families have yet to go to war with dragons .

The family incharge of the Blue Dragon Hunt was the

Dracona family .

And from the Dracona family Niro was leading the operation.

The family had already planned the operation to trap and kill the blue dragon within its own cave .

For this hint there were a squad of mercenaries..Lead by Delcado and Niro a representative selected from the Dracona family .

The plan was extremely simple . It was to trap it within its own lair. But to do that the lair must be investigated first sk that the dragon does not escape .

That's why Niro investigated the lair where he found a surplus amount of food being stored . Is the dragon planning to hibernate . No but it's not winter yet. It's long gone .

As I dived deeper into the lair I found out the reason why .

There were three eggs

It seemed that she was preparing for their birth . This is. Trait not found in reptiles . As soon as they multiply they just straight up leave . But nurturing this is the first I've heard about it .

I need to report about it . It might not waves in the family .

But it is definately something that need to be registered .

Within the directory .

I exited the cave and when I started walking back Delcado stopped me by grabbing my shoulder

Delcado :

What's happened .

Niro :

We need to pull back , before the dragon returns .

There are

Delcado :

Why is that .

Niro :

Inside the lair there are dragon eggs . If somehow they get damaged the dragon will go on a rampage .

Delcado :

I'm here don't stress over it .

The plan countinued as planned ,

Delcado ordered his men to take out the eggs do that he could sell them . The Dracona family had no interest in the eggs as they had already been hating the dragons .

Delcados men took out the eggs from the nest .

And that's when disaster struck .

Due to bad timing the mother who had left the nest came back and with livestock .

She saw the humans trying to steal her eggs and went on a rampage.

At first she tried to take her eggs away from her men .

She dived down with insane speed with her claws hanging out . Before she could approach the man . Delcado launched a spear that stuck in her underbelly causing her to stop and fall to the ground .

At this point Delcado ordered the other men and they also threw their spear from which only two of them managed to connect and stab the dragon .

The dragon was in excruciating pain as it tried to fly away .

Delcado :

Don't let that dragon get away .

Allercenaries :

Yes sir .

The mercenaries pulled to chain to keep it on the ground .

Delcado :

Take the final blow . Patron .

Niro rushed towards the dragons neck . Cutting the neck in a strike is difficult but there is a way . Just like human Neck if a dragons neck and the sword is aligned perfectly with enough speed and experience .

The sword will definately cut down in one strike .

As Niro swung his sword with prior experience he chopped the dragons head off and it lopped on the floor .

With its expression still showing on its face . Niro was breathing heavily after that blow . The beheaded dragon started bleeding .

Delcado :

Collect the blood . Don't even let a single drop go to waste .

From the bleeding head almost 15 big Jars of blood were filled .

And the corpse was taken all the way to the family estate .

While 2 out of the three eggs had been broken . Due to lack of care .

One of the eggs was missing .

Niro :

Aren't there supposed to be three eggs .

Mercenaries:

We only found 2 of them .

To avoid a possible dragon infestation he once again entered the nest . And he found the egg which had rolled off from the nest . Niro went near the egg . And it appeared to be cracked . And there was blood spilling deeper in the cave .

Niro with his torch lit ventured deep to see a light blue small dragon feasting on the livestock that it's mother had bought .

It heard Niro's footsteps and turned towards it .

And it smelled the dragon's blood . The blood of its mother and it began to think as Niro as its own mother and he quickly rushed towards it and smelled Niro .

It scanned him up to down and went near his foot and climbed up to his shoulder and started sleeping .

Niro with his sword in his hand couldn't understand what had happened. As he exited the cave questioning his next action as he just couldn't kill something that was just born .

Delcado :

What that on your shoulder there , a hatchling .

Delcado had understood due to his sharp intuition .

Delcado removed his sword .

Delcado :

I'll get rid of it before you get too attached .

Niro :

No don't wait . I'll take care of him .

Delcado out his sword away .

Delcado:

You're the boss .

The corpse was taken back and the expert hunters split the corpse into pieces and masterfully seperated the organs , bones and the skin .

I kept the hatchling a secret and began raising him in secret .

30.percent was handed to the Death Whistle while everything else was kept by the hunter family .

Delcado took Niro aside .

Delcado :

Listen Kid I'm doing you a favor by keeping my men's mouth shut . And someday I'm going to need that favor back .

And at that time if you don't . I personally make sure that neither you or your family survives remember .

And with that threat Delcado and his men left the estate with the spoils .

Years passed by and a mercenary showed up on the door .

He requested for Niro who had made a name for himself .

Mercenary:

I'm here in place of Boss . You'll need to go with me .

Pack your bags kid .

And Niro was taken away without any explanation.

He met Delcado at the kingdom of gold where he had been once when he was a child . As once again he was surprised seeing the kingdom again with his own two eyes .

On the front gates Delcado had summoned an entire army

For something. I asked the mercenaries guiding me why he needed me and he told me that something big was going to happen in the Kingdom of Gold soon enough .

And from the army he had amassed from the various favours he did during his jobs . He had an army massive enough to even crush a big kingdom or a enpire even .

There were many big names from all over the lands who had arrived here , such as Thoth the strategist was was famous

for earning victory in the three kingdom war.

Aroth the magician who can recite spells in lightning speed .

And underground criminals such as Jack the Ripper .

I met up with Delcado who was increasingly worried about something .

Niro :

What has happened Delcado .

Delcado :

We are going to war and you're going to be the leader of the defense line .

Niro :

How big of an army is it .

Delcado :

Just two of them .

Niro :

Just two million !

Delcado :

I said two .

Niro :

Two crores !

Delcado :

Only 2 people .

Niro :

Only two ?

Niro was puzzled by the strange amount .

Niro :

You have an army of thousands why can't you have them take care of him . Or better yourself .

Delcado :

My sharp intuition has never failed me . And even in this situation my intuition tells me that I need even more men .

But this is all I can get .

Niro :

Are these two men Gods or Deities ?

Delcado :

They're as normal as your regular cup of Joe .

You'll have to see them for yourself tomorrow .

Niro met with the other big names as they were taking the situation very lightly . Severely underestimating their opponent .

They enjoyed a big feasg thrown by Delcado . And then talked about tommorow strategy developed by Thoth .

Thoth thought his strategy was perfect until the battle started .

Then after mere hours the defense line was in its last breath . Only Niro was left

Thoth scratching his head for ideas .

Guy Emerson retreated to the support .

Jack Died .

Aroth the magician was preparing his scrolls for his next attack .

And Niro was surrounded by rain of needles . He was unable to defend himself from it . He saw some of the needles were deflected away from him but all of them couldn't be deflected .

My time has come . I can't run I can't hide . I've lived a fulfilled life .

And the needles were just one meter away I was shielded by something . And it was the blue dragon who shielded me under its wing .

I see it protected me , now I can't hide it any further .

Can I ?

If not then I should proudly show it off