Epilogue – The Perverted Dragon Girl Reina’s Departure from the Party

The war was over.

It had been the largest-scale war this world had ever seen, yet the civilian casualties far outnumbered the military’s—a fact the Second Prince, now taking the reins of the nation, lamented.

Many lives had been lost in the aftermath of the fighting and for various other reasons. But perhaps due to the know-how gained from the last war, all available magic users were deployed to restore the royal capital and hold funerals to mourn the dead. Though they had won the war, it was a victory that could neither be praised nor condemned. The Empire was all but destroyed, which meant proceedings to make it a vassal state had to be initiated. In such a situation, there was no reason to blame the Hero’s party. Reina had absorbed the Demon King’s power, so that too required organization and research.

Organizing, restoring, managing, tracking, distributing…

Amidst it all, the Hero’s party finished their preparations to go their separate ways, just as they had first promised.

Lina and Tei received land for the elves as their reward. The Hero held a wedding ceremony with her husband, agreeing to stay out of future state affairs. Gara was happy as long as he could be with his family. And Reina had arranged for the kingdom to turn a blind eye to Alex’s dream.

This time, the Hero’s party was truly disbanding. Though they were all going their separate ways, they didn’t leave the capital immediately. Given the circumstances, they tactfully read the room and helped with the restoration efforts. It was a foregone conclusion that they would be summoned one more time for a celebratory banquet once the post-war cleanup was finished. They assisted until then, and just when it seemed to be over, the nation erupted with the coronation of the Second Prince, Lious. His reputation was sterling, and the Kingdom of Libra acted as if it had already forgotten the war, swept up in the news of its new king’s birth.

The vassalization of the Empire, the restoration of the capital, the coronation of the new king—after all that was done, and after a banquet was held for the Hero’s party, the final day at last arrived.

The day they would formally announce their disbandment before the king and the most powerful nobles.

“I, Lious, King of Libra, commend the heroes who have served this nation until now.”

The handsome, blond-haired man, dressed in a red cape and a fitting royal uniform, expressed his gratitude to the five heroes who stood before him with due respect. Amidst the formality, the Hero and Reina were thinking, ‘So that’s what he looks like under the armor,’ but Lious was not one to reprimand them for it.

“They vanquished the crafty Demon King, annihilated his army to save all of humanity, and brought our Libra Kingdom a vast vassal state, security, and peace to the world. Their sacrifice will be forever etched in the hearts of us nobles, and their toil and honor shall be passed down for all time through the songs of musicians and poets. I swear on my name as the King of Libra that any who dare to defame the Hero’s party or infringe upon their rights shall be summarily executed. At the same time, in accordance with their wishes, the Hero’s party will not be used in future affairs of the state. They will return to private life as legends to be told for eternity.”

“…To simply let go of such military power is a bit…”

“It will not be permitted. The Hero’s party returning to private life is a settled matter. Any who reach out to use them will also be summarily executed. I will eradicate their families for three generations and hang their heads in the public square to make their crimes widely known.”

『………………』

At this, all the retainers, who were lined up on either side of the red carpet, bowed their heads. The noble who had inadvertently voiced his complaint broke out in a cold sweat at the brutally menacing declaration. The King of Libra, as if forgiving him, closed his eyes once and took a deep breath to compose himself before looking forward again.

“First, the elf archer, Lina. I commend you.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Lina stood and gave a short bow, and the King of Libra spoke with gratitude.

“It seems Tei could not be here due to his circumstances. Could you relay my commendation to him on my behalf?”

“Of course.”

“Is that so. Despite having temporarily left the Hero’s party, you participated in this war and achieved remarkable military feats with your lover, Tei. I shall bestow upon you and Tei the title of Count and permit you to establish a domain for the elves. Furthermore, in consideration of your contributions, the Kingdom of Libra will henceforth prohibit elf slavery.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty. We elves hope to maintain a close relationship with the Kingdom of Libra.”

“The same is true for us. The land of the elves is near our own, and I hope for a strong political alliance. Should you require any talented individuals, I hope you will visit the royal castle in the future.”

“Yes. I will do so.”

“Mm.”

The King of Libra nodded, and items guaranteeing Lina’s new status, along with various other rewards, were presented to her. She accepted them and was the first to depart. It seemed his plan was to send them off one by one, for whatever reason, as he next addressed Gara.

“Hero who once served as a Knight Commander and as a member of the Hero’s party, contributing to the world and our nation, I praise you and, as a fellow man, I admire you.”

“Your Majesty, you honor me with words I do not deserve. That alone is salvation enough for me as a knight. I require no separate reward, so like Lina, I shall take my leave quickly.”

“No… you are receiving far too little. You were the busiest of all dealing with the aftermath of this recent turmoil. If you do not request a reward, it will set a poor example for the others. For the sake of your successors who will seek rewards for their future achievements, I ask that you voice your desires.”

“Is that so… In that case…”

Gara hesitated for a moment, then answered in an embarrassed tone.

“Regardless of the reason, please permit my marriage to my daughter, and please see to it that my future children can be registered in the family records.”

“………………”

『……? ………???』

It took a moment for everyone to process what he had just said.

The hall buzzed with murmurs. Gara squeezed his eyes shut, and the King of Libra, to spare him any further shame, simply nodded.

“It is granted.”

“Thank you.”

It was a difficult statement for Gara to make. The King of Libra, who had thought of him as the epitome of a knight, was slightly shocked by such a request. However, considering what was to come, he couldn’t afford to be shaken. He quickly calmed the atmosphere and gestured toward the Hero.

“Hero… where you are concerned, words fail me. Despite being on the verge of marriage, you suffered all manner of disgrace, humiliation, and torture because of my royal family’s foolishness. I saw it myself; it was not something one could endure with their sanity intact. This is not a story to be spread publicly. Every noble present here has made a pact to take their own life on the spot should they speak of it to anyone. I sincerely hope you find happiness in your married life, free of shame.”

“Thank you. The wedding… I was a bit embarrassed too… but this battle has brought me back to my senses, at least a little. From now on, I think I’ll be content with a slightly naughty life with my husband.”

“There is no need to speak of such things, but we shall gloss over it as a sign of a healthy marriage. As a reward for this battle, I intend to spare no expense in providing personnel for the reconstruction and financial recovery of the Tripol domain. If there is anything else you need, do not hesitate to ask.”

“Is that really alright? I feel like I did nothing in this battle, and on top of that, I caused trouble because of my son…”

“…Considering what my foolish brother did to you, I would have had no right to complain even if you had betrayed humanity and joined the Demon King on the spot. Compared to that, you rampaging over your son is child’s play. Don’t you think it would be foolish to blame you for that, especially when you still helped defeat the Demon King despite everything?”

“Even so, I can’t easily accept it. People still died.”

The civilian casualties caused by the Hero herself were significant, so she did not relent.

“The fact that you cannot accept it here is proof of your character. I hope you will forgive me for focusing on the restoration of your husband’s domain rather than your personal reward, as I am taking that into account.”

“Yes.”

“Then…”

The Hero did not leave. Even though Lina and Gara had already departed, she remained standing to watch Reina’s turn. Lious seemed to permit this, as he called out to Reina in a voice even heavier than before.

“Dragon, Reina.”

“Yup~!”

“Now then, it is your turn… but before that…”

Lious raised his right hand, and in response, the Hero drew her sword and aimed it at the tip of Reina’s throat.

“…What is this?”

A sudden betrayal. Reina’s eyes narrowed at the Hero’s inexplicable action, but not for long. Amidst the murmuring of the nobles, Lious’s words rang out with piercing clarity.

“The Hero’s party did well in this matter, but it is also true that civilians were harmed. Thus, we require a scapegoat to bear the blame and absorb the public’s anger. In that sense, you, who have inherited the Demon King’s power, are in a very convenient position.”

“…Wait a minute. What do you mean? Are you planning to pin all the blame on me?”

“I have no intention of making you a villain. You are also a hero we must treat with respect. The story we will spread is that you were forced to inflict damage on civilians to defeat the Demon King, and to atone for that sin, you, the legendary hero and mighty dragon, have become the guardian deity of the kingdom. Your partner, Alex, who is as good as your master, has already agreed to this, so you may rest assured.”

“…………? Huh?”

The venom drained from her.

It should have been an infuriating situation, but Reina’s heart began to pound.

“By this royal edict, in the name of I, the King of Libra, I declare that all rights of the Red Dragon Reina are hereby revoked and shall be claimed by our kingdom. You shall live as our nation’s hero and as a slave who has offered all her rights to the country. We must also conduct research on the Demon King’s power, so you will not be permitted to refuse physical experimentation. You will be bound to this country for the rest of your life, even after I am dead and gone, and you will suffer for us.”

“I’m… the nation’s… slave…?”

“That’s right. A slave.”

Thump-thump… thump-thump…

This was no ordinary reward. They were vile words that would have made anyone else’s blood boil, yet Reina was overcome with joy. The Hero, who had been holding the blade to her, sheathed her weapon and smiled slyly. The King of Libra hammered in the final nail.

“You are a hero, but you are also a sinner and a slave. Therefore, you are not permitted clothing. Strip here and now, reveal your naked body, and swear to devote your life as the slave dragon of the Kingdom of Libra.”

“B-But I promised I’d become a slave in Alex’s domain…!!”

“That? Under normal circumstances, it matters not where you stay within the Kingdom of Libra. His lands are also a part of our kingdom. However, you will not be returning immediately. You must atone for the civilian casualties you caused through various experiments and a prison sentence… What will you do?”

‘He’s already discussed this with Alex… In that case…!’

There was no reason to refuse.

She immediately stripped off her usual attire, revealing her naked body. Spreading her legs wide, she demonstrated her loyalty with her customary M-shape Vagina Spreading Pose.

“I understand! I answer Your Majesty’s command by spreading my cunt! I, Reina, shall become the slave dragon of the Kingdom of Libra as of today! I will devote my life as a guardian deity who serves this nation and a slave who serves its people, so please continue to dote on me!”

“How proficient, as if you’ve memorized it. Just how many times have you been made to submit…”

“Heeheehee~♡ Heehee♡ Heehee♡ Heeheeheehee♡”

Even as the King of Libra spoke in a weary tone, she squealed with joy like a pig, completely naked. She wiggled her butt back and forth♡, her breasts swayed and jiggled♡, and she stuck her tongue out slightly, making a fool of herself. Yet not a single person in attendance reprimanded her.

“Then, as previously stated, we will spread the rumors about Reina and confine her to the Great Prison! There, you will conduct experiments on the Demon King’s power and give her the prison life she so desires! Surely that is the ‘reward’ you wish for, is it not?!”

“Yes, it is♡ From hero to slave, and a prison sentence on top of that, I am absolutely delighted♡ There’s no need to be considerate, please, feel free to handle me as you wish~♡”

Wiggle, wiggle♡ Sway, sway♡

By now, simply being naked was no longer enough to excite her. Only by shaking her breasts and cunt and showing off her disgraceful form could she finally feel a flush of heat. Thanks to this, every noble present came to understand Reina’s sexual perversions, and at the same time, her long-held dream was coming true.

“Very well… Then hear me, all of you! With this, the Hero’s party is officially disbanded! —Guards! Remove this slut dragon from my sight at once! To dance naked before the throne is an utterly unforgivable disgrace! I leave her punishment and treatment to you before she is transported to the prison!”

“”Yes, sir!””

“…Before that, Hero, do you have any last words for your companion?”

“Nope. We’ll just see each other again soon with the same shameless look on her face anyway.”

“Hmph, I suppose you’re right.”

He waved his hand dismissively, and the guards strode forward, hooking their arms under Reina’s armpits and dragging her away. A beautiful woman, naked and panting like a pig—it was a rather jarring sight, and the guards showed no particular signs of excitement. Only Reina, who was thoroughly enjoying the situation, shouted loudly enough for the Hero and the King of Libra to hear.

『I’m off to my prison sentence <reward>~!』

“Yeah, see you later.”

The Hero’s reply likely didn’t reach Reina, but neither of them had any complaints.

The nation had stripped a woman of her human rights and privileges, but in the end, it was Reina herself who had permitted it. It was obvious that she would reappear before the Hero soon enough, looking as carefree as ever. Later, when the Hero left and met up with her other companions, they asked, ‘Why isn’t Reina with you?’ She just laughed and explained. Upon learning the truth, none of them seemed particularly worried, simply accepting it as a matter of course.

It was a somewhat ambiguous ending, but Reina’s dream had come true, everyone had found their own happiness, and the world was at peace. And so, the curtain falls.

The story that follows is for Reina, and Reina alone.