This world of ours...
is filled with a menagerie of life.
Birds, beasts,
botanical beings.
Fish, insects,
faeries and spirits.
And yes...
even humans.
But the being that reigns above them all...
is the mighty dragon.
Its wings can take hold of the wind;
its claws can slice through even the toughest materials.
Its fire could raze the world to ash.
A legendary beast truly worthy of its throne.
However...
Very rarely, one encounters a dragon...
You imbecile!
I'm sorry!
That is none of those things.
Most living beings possess a home that is well-suited to their needs.
Some live upon the surface.
Some live in deep waters.
Some even make their home in fiery depths.
"Open House"Come on in!" "Elf Housing Realty"
All beings understand the importance
of possessing a home they can call their own.
Boy, this place is great! Nice and dark, the right amount of humidity.
And this cave dwelling was built just 93 years ago! It's so new!
"Elf Housing Realty"
The mana feels right, too.
And it has three baths!
We won't have to go far to wash up!
It says here it's got a system to prevent overflow on rainy days!
The hallways are a bit narrow,
but I suppose that doesn't matter much to us slimes.
Oh, wow!
Look at all this storage space!
We'll have more than enough room for our mana stones!
Check this out!
We can use these nooks as beds!
Nobody will step on us when we're fast asleep in here!
Honey, the whole reason we're moving is to avoid other beings.
Oh, right.
This place is so charming.
And with all these rooms, we'll have plenty of space for kids.
Oh, honey...
Thank you for touring the property today. Oh, honey...
Oh, no, thank you for the tour!
What are your thoughts?
You were right on the money. This is the perfect place for us.
I'm happy to hear that.
If you purchase this property today,
you'll find that the previous owner's camouflage spell is still under contract,
and it will keep the entrance to your new home hidden for two more years.
What?
Oh, honey, we have to buy this place!
You're absolutely right. We're sold!
Thank you very much.
I'm so glad we were able to find something on such short notice.
"Your Next Deep Dive!" "Great for grinding levels!"
You see, our last home was highlighted in a popular Hero magazine,
and those horrible Heroes came waltzing in on us, so we had to run off!
I'm so sorry that happened to you.
This property features a number of safety features,
such as Hero-deterring traps and emergency escape routes,
so you needn't fear any Hero attacks here.
Thank you so much. It's so nice having a place to call home.
Now, if we were big, powerful dragons,
we'd be totally fine living out there on our own!
Where'd that come from, honey?
I'm just kidding, sweetheart!
I'm not so sure that's true.
I can't believe I got disowned...
Or that I fell asleep while watching our egg,
and a hunter stole it from right under my nose.
Or that I tried to get it back, but went home empty-clawed...
You can't even watch a single egg?
You're a disgrace to all dragonkind!
But, Dad...
The egg will just respawn when we change maps. You don't have to be so...
This isn't some crappy video game!
Dragons must be bold and brave!
If you want to be my son, you must be able to live independently!
What?
And that's how my family abandoned me.
Wh-What do I do now?
Someone, anyone, please help me!
If a hunter spots me out here...
"Delicious Dragon Meat!"
Food's ready!
I have a feeling I wouldn't last very long!
I-I mean, I am a dragon,
but I dunno...
"Strength: 3, Agility: 0.3,
Defense: 8, Stamina: 5, Luck: -7..."
"Letty: Red Dragon Skills: None"
How am I gonna survive with stats this bad?
And why'd I never get a new picture taken?
Why, oh why was I born a dragon?
A dragon shouldn't have stats or an ID pic like this...
The only way I'm gonna be "bold and brave" is in my dreams.
I'm destined to be turned into gear that's kinda cool-looking.
Though I suppose that's okay.
If I just had a nest I could hide in...
A nice nest...
That's it!
"Estate #1: A Hoard of Homes"
The Three Little Trolls.
Once upon a time, there were three weak, little trolls.
They were the weakest of trash mobs,
but they banded together to build an impenetrable fortress,
where no one could slaughter them in their sleep.
And they lived happily ever after.
"The Three Little Trolls" That's it!
This is the only way I'm gonna survive out here!
I just gotta get a nice, safe nest!
I'm off to find one, then!
My perfect home is out there somewhere!
Cheers!
We caught ourselves a dragon!
How did I end up in here?
All I did was politely ask them to build me a house...
"30 Minutes Earlier"
Um, excuse me.
I'm looking for the dwarven city.
Is this the right place?
A dragon!
It's after our gold!
And before I knew it... here I am.
Wow, a dragon? Don't see one of those every day.
What do we do with it, Boss?
That's hardly a question.
Gather 'round, everyone! It's time for a vivisection!
H-H-Hold on!
I just want you to build me a house!
I just heard dwarves were really good at building houses!
That's all I wanted! I promise!
I just wanna go home!
Mommy! Daddy!
I didn't do anything!
Hey, Dragon.
Kiddo!
We can build ya a house, no problem.
Really?
We're gonna need a couple things from ya, though.
Y'see, dragon mats sell for hefty prices.
Give us your claws.
Oh, sure, you can have some of my claws.
Your horns, too.
My horns? I guess you can have the tips.
We'll need your tail and wings, too.
Huh?
Gonna need some of your organs, too, like your heart.
Then we'll build you a nice resting place.
More like a place for me to rest in peace!
I knew I was gonna get crafted into cool gear!
Okay, let's start with the tail!
Oh, no, I've gotta do something...
Don't you go running off on us, kiddo!
Someone's stealing your gold!
That's the oldest trick in the book. No way they're falling for...
What?
Wow, okay!
Now's my chance!
Someone, please, help! It's getting away! Get it!
I'm still alive!
Thank goodness those dwarves picked a fight with those monster hunters...
But now what do I do? I can't survive out here!
Oh, my, whatever is the matter?
Don't cry, sweet thing!
Whatever could have happened to cause such tears?
Pray tell us your worries.
Let us help you.
Oh, dear.
You were driven out of your only home? Oh, honey.
You poor, sweet thing.
Why not come stay with us, then?
Wait, really?
Yes, really!
Our younglings have just left the nest, so it's quite empty.
It's just up there.
Where?
Up there, at the top!
Up there!
"Up here" Up here.
Beat your wings and fly up with us!
I...
I don't have the Fly action unlocked.
"Actions: Tail Tremble, Jump, Run the Hell Away"
I don't have the Fly action unlocked.
"Actions: Tail Tremble, Jump, Run the Hell Away"
Then whyever do you have those wings?
I made it.
You can do it, my little lizard!
You're the Little Dragon that Could!
That could? That can!
All you have to do is fly straight forward!
Okay!
Come now, beat your wings!
Take to the sky!
He cratered.
Sure did.
Why can't he fly?
Don't you know? Lizards can't fly, silly.
Oh, that's true.
You said I could!
Whatever do we do, then?
Yes, we must think.
That's it!
Head into the valley beyond, little lizard.
What's there?
There, you will find a giant oak tree inhabited by goblins.
They are sure to help you with your plight.
Tell them we send our regards!
And now I'm here. Why, oh why...
Damn, boys, we got a big one here!
Not this again! Damn, boys, we got a big one here!
Whoa, a dragon! You don't see that every day!
Dragon steak's back on the menu, boys!
I don't want to be on the menu!
Stop cryin', draggo. What're you doin' in our turf, anyhow?
Well...
These nice harpies told me I'd be safe here.
Oh, and they send their regards.
Thanks, darlings!
The harpies sent you?
Well, we can't go disappointin' them now! Let 'im down!
Aight! The babes sent 'im!
We love those flyin' beauties! Hell yeah!
There you go, nice and slow.
So whaddya need us for, then?
It's a long story, but here goes.
So you want us to rent you a room, then, eh?
Good on you for makin' it this far.
Th-Thank you.
Still, though.
A big-ass dragon askin' us trash-mob goblins for help?
What kinda twisted world is this?
Trust me, I know.
Sorry, draggo, but you should try somewhere else.
And have a little more confidence! You're a dragon, for gob's sake!
I'll try my best.
Y'need a house?
You can come live with us if'n you're okay with the location.
Really?
It's a bit of a swim, but you're welcome ta stay.
Thank you so much!
Sorry, I just remembered I've never gone swimming before.
Maybe try to remember that before ya dive in head-first.
You should find your own house, y'know.
Head east, friend.
What's east?
In the forest to the east, near the great Yggdrasil,
you'll find an extremely capable architect.
He's an elf who makes his living in construction and real estate.
He's the one who built my house!
The name's Dearia, and he's a lovely elf...
Thank you so much for the tip!
Of course.
Good luck out there!
I thought I was dragon food for sure.
I'm off, then, to the east!
One short journey, and I'll find the home of my dreams!
Okay, no more running.
How far east do I gotta go, anyway?
I think this is the right spot...
Aha! A dragon!
Oh, no! The hunters found me!
T'would seem your luck ends here, foul beast!
With the might of our Hero powers,
we will purge the land of your unclean soul!
So, uh, where are the hidden cameras?
This isn't reality TV! Quit toying with us, accursed beast!
We will strike you down!
Who? Who else? You!
Wait, me?
We're the only ones here!
Pipe down, sheesh.
But why? You aren't hunters, right?
That's right, we're Heroes!
"Hero: One who performs heroic actions."
Hero: One who performs heroic actions.
Wait, you're calling yourselves heroes?
What's wrong with that?
Aren't you, like, embarrassed?
Why would I be embarrassed?
I mean, shouldn't someone else decide whether you're heroic or not?
It's a job title, imbecile!
It's a job? What are your qualifications, then?
Enough games, you hick lizard!
We've no time to exchange words with an agent of darkness!
But you definitely had time just now.
Enough!
I'll shut that mouth of yours for good!
Huh?
Don't dodge!
Why the heck not?
I just want to find a home where I can live in peace! I don't wanna fight!
Enough, enough! Stop talking!
We care not about circumstance! We merely follow our will!
That's the Hero's way!
And you're proud of that? That's horrible!
Slaying a dragon will give us glory to stand above all other Heroes!
Like it or not, you draw your last breath this day!
They're following their greed, I'd say!
There is no safe abode for your ilk upon this earth!
Foul bests deserve to live in the pits of hell, cursing their ill fate!
O-Oh, jeez...
H-Help!
"Dragon (Small)" "Archer -> Fight"
My, my.
Bullying the weak? That's not nice at all, now, is it?
Keep up the DPS!
You! What are you doing here?
Huh?
You're the Demon...
Goodness me.
These horrible Heroes don't care whom they hurt, now do they?
You, there. Are you all right?
Oh?
Hello?
Now here's a sight you don't see all that often.
Wherever are you from?
Home.
Pardon?
I wanna go home.
That was how I met Mister Dearia.
I had no idea that right after getting kicked out of my home,
I'd be off on an epic house-hunting adventure.
Are you lost?
Will our weak little dragon, evicted out into an uncaring world... Are you lost?
Will our weak little dragon, evicted out into an uncaring world... I let... our egg get stolen...
be able to find the quiet, peaceful home of his dreams?
His real estate journey has only just begun.
"Elf Housing Realty"
Are you looking for a new home?
Somewhere within a five-minute walking distance of a train station?
"What is 'five-minute walking distance'?"
Somewhere within a five-minute walking distance of a train station?
"What is 'five-minute walking distance'?"
How many meters would that be, exactly?
Everyone walks at different speeds,
but the agreed-upon average is 80 meters per minute.
"80 meters/minute"
This is apparently the speed a woman can walk in high heels.
Next time: "A Home With Falls."