71 Episode 5: I tried to seal the iris skill.

Iris has a skill called [Dragon God's Priestess].

The effect of the 【Long God Maiden】 is to "understand the name and characteristics of a demon".

To put it bluntly, it's an appraisal skill only available to demons.

However, [Dragon God Priestess] has an extraordinary sub-skill hidden in it.

--【 Sacrifice of Disaster】.

A sub-skill revealed in the battle against the tyrannical dragon, it is only released when you encounter a disaster.

It gives you the power to quell the calamity, but specifically, it was to quell the calamity by sacrificing yourself as a sacrifice.

What a terrible skill.

And my guess is that [Dragon God's Priestess] still has some nasty effects hidden in it.

Remember what happened when the tyrannical dragon appeared.

At that time, Iris suddenly disappeared from the inn and was made to warp right next to the tyrannical dragon.

I'm not sure of the principle, but maybe a sub-skill like 【Spatial Leap】 was temporarily activated.

Either way, if you're thinking about Iris' safety, it would be better to seal off [Dragon God Priestess].

...... I explained to Iris that way.

''In other words, you're worried about me, Ko.

Iris, for some reason, seemed a bit pleased.

An unexpected reaction.

To be honest, I thought she would be vehemently opposed to it.

Skills are very important in this world, and when it comes to sealing them, it's normal for them to dislike it.

''Iris, sealing the skill is just a suggestion. If you don't like it, it's fine if you don't like it. We'll come up with another way.

Or maybe I'm just scared. ...... skills are like limbs, right?　The thought of not being able to move a limb is terrifying to anyone.

Iris's expression clouded slightly.

However, in the next moment, a serious expression appeared on her face and she continued to speak.

''But Ko suggested it for my sake, I'm afraid, but I have to consider it properly.

...... You have a lot of faith in me, don't you?

It's natural. I've seen Ko save people many times before. When he saved my life with the predator, he saved me too.

Iris is an important traveling companion.

That's it?

Iris stares at me with her big red eyes.

I don't know what words you're expecting her to say, but she probably won't be able to live up to them,

I say.

''If we leave [Dragon God's Priestess] alone, Iris might suddenly disappear, just like when the tyrannical dragon appeared. If Iris were to be eaten by a disaster without my knowledge, she would be too awake to sleep. I'll regret it for the rest of my life. ...... In that sense, sealing your skills is more of a suggestion for me than it is for Iris. For the sake of my peace of mind, let me seal the [Dragon God Priestess].

That's a terrible thing to say, if I do say so myself.

Selfish or not.

However, you are proposing to take away one of Iris's limbs, so it is sincere to expose our true feelings.

"I see, it's for Ko's sake.

Iris's reaction was ...... another unexpected one.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you.

You don't like ......?

'Nope. I think it's very, sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Very impressive.

What is that mysterious phrase?

It's hard to tell if it's a compliment or a criticism.

"And anyway!　I'll leave the skill sealing to you. I was talking about listening to one thing Ko said in the first place. When you called me into the ...... room, I kind of, you know, expected it.

"Expectations?

It's nothing!　More importantly, what am I supposed to do to seal my skills?　I'm new to this kind of thing, so I didn't really understand it: ......

Just relax. I'll take care of it.

Ummm, yeah, .......

Iris looks a little anxious.

There's no point in prolonging it, so let's get this over with.

I readied my great sword Artemis of Moonlight again.

''Wait, wait a minute!''

What's going on?

Ya, I knew it was going to hurt: ......?

Yeah.

In order to activate [Skill Bind EX], you'll need to slash it with Artemis.

Of course, it will be minimal, but even so, it should hurt a bit.

''Well, wait. I'm sure Ko will be good at it, but I need you to let me prepare my mind.

Don't get all defensive. The pain will only last a moment. You can count the spots on the ceiling.

I mean, this place is so well-cleaned that I've never seen a stain on the ceiling--

Iris looked up at the ceiling.

I took that moment to swing Artemis.

Iris's fingertips, a slight scratch on a single thin piece of skin.

That was enough to activate the [Skill Bind EX].

''It's done.''

What, already?

'It didn't hurt at all. ...... Coe, you're good at it. ......

Iris was startled, her eyes fluttering and blinking repeatedly.

...... Shortly after that, a voice echoed in her head.

''We have confirmed the achievement of the specific condition. Iris Note Fafnir's [Dragon God Priestess] will disappear and the [Dragon Princess of the Disaster Killer] will be released.''

The dragon princess of disaster slayers.

This is another middle-of-the-road kind of thing, or something like that: .......

That's a name that Iris would enjoy.