Dragonar Academy (星刻の竜騎士)

To go all this way and risk his own life just to fulfill a girl's wish. What a foolish boy.

But...

Ash Blake...

You deserved better than this.

I shall wager on the potential you possess.

What is this? I can't move my body.

Everything's fine. Don't be scared, Ash Blake.

I'll take care of every single corner of your b-o-d-y.

How do you know my name? Who are you?

Why is she doing this?

I am Navi. This is like a ritual.

So I can entrust myself to you and be born in this world.

What kind of dream was that?

Good morning!

It'd be great if we're in the same class again.

The Aries Dragonar Festival is just around the corner.

It's going to be so much fun!

Are you participating, Jessica-sama?

Perhaps. It's still under consideration.

Hey, over there.

It's Ash Blake.

The academy's top problem child.

How did he get into Senios?

He doesn't even have his own Pal.

You know the saying "like owner, like pet"?

I bet his Pal will be an even bigger pain in the ass.

Whoa, simmer down there.

Raymond.

Can't you fix your anger management issues at least a little?

But I can't just let them make fun of my Pal like that!

You really haven't changed.

Yo, Max.

Ash, we are Senios from this day on.

Try to exercise some self-control.

I... I understand, but...

With that aside, I hope there'll be cute girls in our new class.

You said that last year.

Some men just never mature...

A new semester has started.

Those of you who finished the basics during the Unios course

will spend the next three years learning the advanced curriculum, Senios.

This may goes without saying,

but dragons are extremely special creatures.

The Seikoku mark tattooed on your body represents...

your status as a Breeder and your contract with an Orphan dragon,

which will be kept within your body and be born as your partner.

That's your proof of the bond with your Pal and works as a door to the Astral Flow.

On top of that, your Pal will only allow their Breeder to ride them.

There is an exception, though.

Lautreamont Knight Country received

independent approval from Chevron Kingdom to be a "country that raises dragons."

However, we remain in a ceasefire with the Zepharos Empire from the north,

known for its mechanical and magical engineering.

War, huh? That world seems separate from ours.

You students should keep all of this in mind.

As students of Ansullivan Dragonar Academy, show honor in your responsibilities and actions.

Yes, ma'am!

Don't let it get to you, Ash.

About what?

About the exceptions.

I couldn't care less.

But I wonder why only you can ride on other people's Pals.

How would I know?

You're in my way!

Standing around chit-chatting here, of all places? Don't you all realize how annoying that is?

I'm sorry...

What's with her attitude?

What a snob.

Well, well.

That was her, right?

It's the first time she's been in our class.

Yup.

Silvia Lautreamont. The fourth princess of our Knight Country's benefactor.

Her grades are top-notch.

But because of her attitude and royal lineage, everyone keeps their distance from her.

I see.

So, are you participating in the race?

Race?

That one.

The Aries Dragonar Festival.

Oh. No, I don't have a Pal.

Come on, you're still on about your left arm?

I think your Seikoku is cool.

Of course I am.

President!

President Rebecca!

Here comes the third-year class president, Rebecca Randall.

The Archdragonar who commands Cu Chulainn, the mightiest Maestro dragon in the whole academy.

And of course, there's her beauty and perfect body.

Ah, just once I'd love to take her on, if you know what I mean.

Idiot.

Crap. I think she heard me.

Well, I'm outta here.

Hey, come back, you traitor!

Now, let's start our Dragonar battle training.

We will test your basic fighting and all Dragonar battle skills without any weapons in this class.

Thanks, Raymond.

Don't mention it.

Let's do it, Brigid.

Take care when mounting a dragon that's not your practice partner.

We don't want any major accidents to happen.

Now, mount up!

Begin!

Whoa. Seeing so many move at once is quite something!

Go, Lancelot!

That's the Ice Blue Princess for you. She's amazing.

Is Ash doing okay?

This is really fun!

Ah, that set him off.

Go, Brigid!

Great, it's working!

After doing some head-to-head, I'll circle around him and knock him off.

Yes!

Ash! Behind you!

What?

Calm down, Lancelot.

Calm down!

I'm sorry, Brigid! So sorry!

Everyone! Stop right there!

What were you doing, Ash Blake?

I warned you to watch for other dragons aside from your opponent's!

I'm sorry.

Both sides have no serious injuries.

Don't let this happen again, okay?

Yes, sir.

Sorry, Your Highness. It was my fault—

Are you even taking this practical class seriously?

It's absurd of you to ride a dragon so casually.

I-I wasn't playing around.

Anyway, things like this happen because you're riding other people's dragons.

Hold on a sec. This guy has some special circumstances...

Come to think of it, you haven't been blessed with a Pal, have you?

The Dragon is just as stupid as the Master.

Or maybe it already died ages ago.

Hey.

What kind of joke is that?

What did you just say?

Did you not hear me?

I said that maybe your Pal is already dead.

Ash!

I'm sorry but he snaps when his Pal is made fun of.

That's why they call him a problem child.

You take that back!

What?

I'm not so nice as to take that comment and do nothing about it!

Then how's this?

If you can beat me at the upcoming

Aries Dragonar Festival, I'll take back what I said and apologize on the spot.

I like the sound of that. I accept your challenge.

It's about time someone put you in your place.

Again?

Don't glare at me like that.

Every night you play with the body of a guy who can't even move.

What's so fun about that?

I've never experienced something like this. That's what makes it fun.

Why are you doing this?

I already told you...

So I can entrust myself to you and be born in this world.

I'll now examine your body.

Examine it?

Do you want to examine me too? My body, that is.

If only your hands could move.

Don't glare at me like that.

This is our last night together.

Let's enjoy ourselves.

Our last?

That's why tonight I'll find your most sensitive spots.

I'll savor your taste.

Hold on! Wait!

Navi...

Ash, are you awake?

Ash?

I'm awake. Wait a moment.

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen!

With such a lovely weather...

But since today is a special day, let's skip the pleasantries.

Today's upcoming Aries Dragonar Festival is no ordinary race.

I'm counting on you today as well, Brigid.

It's an Ansarivan tradition, and the results will be documented.

If you're participating, then you must aim for the top: the center of the winner's podium.

But perhaps winning alone isn't enough of an incentive.

So the winner of the race will be granted a date with me, Rebecca Randall!

What? Seriously? Hey, Ash, give Brigid back! I'm in!

This guy...

Silence, please.

Next, a few words from the competitors' representative...

Senios 1st year, Her Highness, Princess Silvia Lautreamont.

"One must do one's utmost, no matter the contest."

That's my family rule. That's all.

What kind of speech was that? So unpleasant!

She may be from the royal family, but isn't she a bit too arrogant?

Like brother, like sister.

Oh, yeah. Julius the Dragon Slayer.

Wasn't he executed for violating the biggest taboo?

Don't say it so loud!

What a bleak atmosphere.

They didn't have to dredge up something from over a decade ago...

She has her share of problems too.

On your mark!

Go get 'em, Ash!