A Dragon's Aesthetic
Scarlet looks unusually serious.
Hey, human Captain.
Yeah?
Take it off.
Scarlet lunged forward, grabbed my coat and tugged fiercely.
Wh-what the heck are you doing?!
Quit whining and take it off already!
No way!
Take it off!
I command you to take it off right now!
Scarlet's strength was no joke...
After an intense struggle, my coat ends up stretched out and hopelessly ruined around the collar.
Here. Put this on instead.
With a smug grin, Scarlet pulls out... something resembling clothes from a paper bag.
But the design was seriously questionable.
Glittering golden ornaments dangled everywhere, alongside chains and decorative bows whose purposes were anyone's guess.
It's hard to describe exactly, but one thing's clear—this isn't something a human would willingly wear...
Revenge and gratitude are paid in double! That's the way of the Dragon!
So I was wondering what to do, and I decided!
I decided to present this to you, human Captain!
What do you have against me...
Wrong! It's grace, you fool!
I owe you so much, and you've been teaching me what I lack in every training!
That's why I got you this!
...Th-Thank you. I didn't know that.
I thought it was a weapon to rob me of my human dignity.
Hmph! Now you do.
Anyway, what are your thoughts on my creation?
Ah, I don't need to be told. You must be overjoyed and want to dance, receiving such a magnificent outfit.
I specially used only the best, most majestic, and in any case, amazing materials.
Gathering only the best, it naturally resulted in something even better. Khahahaha!
Well, creating something like this would be difficult for a human...
But for me, who will one day become a Grand Couturier, it's not so difficult.
Wearing this, everyone will look at you with envy!
But don't worry! If you want, I'll make you even more amazing clothes!
Scarlet, puffed up with pride, stared intently at me.
What are you doing? Come on, put it on!
Can I try it on at home later—
No! Put it on NOW!
Scarlet's eyes are full of anticipation...
In the end, I had to strut down the street wearing that creation.
Well, everyone is looking at me. You got that one right.
But I don't think envy is in the equation.
Mommy, that man's wearing a weird—mmph!
Shh... Don't make eye contact.
Hahaha! Look! Aren't they all sending envious glances?
No... that's not what it is...
Huh? Why do you look so pale?
...
Oh, I see. It's too much, huh?
Walk with confidence!
Am I not here by your side? Khahaha!
It seems Scarlet doesn't understand at all...