68 Episode 68 "Extra Part 4" The Wishes Of The Liberated Priestess And The Encounter With The Master "".Txt
'Goodbye Father.
Thank you for raising a monster like Iris to this day.
Iris will go to her beloved. The role of a priestess is no more, and there will be no more use for Iris. There will be no end to the remnants, but please be well .......
"Wait. No, wait. Please wait! Let's talk about it. Hey, Iris. Iris...!
Oh, what is the matter with you, father?
You are clinging to your prized chair and are about to collapse.
Is there something wrong with your body?
'Ha, I don't see the story at all, Iris. When did that happen?
"Didn't Master Darus, the regular captain, explain to you?
It was only the day before yesterday that Iris finished the central ceremony with Souma and the others.
After that unforgettable moment, Iris returned to the city.
Then, the whole town was in an uproar.
For the first time in decades, the sea dragon, Kerkator, had appeared in front of everyone.
But because he was offshore, he looked like a small shadow.
''Changing the form of the festival.''
In a voice that echoed throughout the town, the sea dragon said.
''Ask the priestess for details. She will not be needed from the next festival. The re-enactment of the ritual has been done.'
That was it.
As expected of God. How confusing.
Thanks to that, Iris had to guide all the regular soldiers to the dungeon the next day, two days in a row. Souma-sama---Soul brother would have blurted out in a wonderful voice, 'You're working too hard! Iris also wanted to laze around with her brother. Souma-sama said it's okay to call me 'big brother'. ......
So, after arriving at the far end of the dungeon, Iris made the regular soldiers wait outside the great hall and opened the central door.
''Oh my goodness, there's a message from the sea dragon in a place like this!
What?
Darus, the regular soldier commander, shouts. He's in a good mood.
When you open the central door to its full extent, you can see the back side of the room from the great hall.
Even the regular soldiers in the corridor to avoid the influence of the Pressure can read the text that the sea dragon carved if they have good enough eyesight.
'Sea Dragon Kerkator writes.
From now on, there will be no need for a festival through a priestess. The blessing is guaranteed for 100 years.
If the priestess does not leave any offspring, the lord shall take over the festival.''
I didn't notice it at all. And yet, the only person who can do this is Kelkator, the sea dragon.
'Very true, Mr. Iris! Report to my lord immediately!
With that, the captain, Darus, immediately drove his men to his father's side.
And here we are now.
''Kerkator the Sea Dragon clearly said, 'There is no need for a festival by priestesses. In other words, there is no need for Iris in the Ilgafa lord's house.
'So why! I've heard that's what happened!
Your father raised his eyebrows and scowled.
It can't be helped.
If he was convinced by this, we would have talked about it sooner.
'Actually, Iris appealed to the sea dragon. That you have a loved one .......
Iris told her father straight away.
'And I also told him about the recent events. That there has been a conflict because Iris is a priestess. And that it has provoked an incident between your brother and the Marquess as a result.
All of this is Iris's, immorality. ......
You don't have to say that! Iris! You are a man!
With a bang, your father banged on the desk.
'Enough with the hubris! You have no right to do this! You were only created for the ceremony! How dare you...!
But Kelkator, the sea dragon, understood Iris's feelings. That sentence is proof of that.
''Guh!''
Your father looks as if he has swallowed something bitter.
Iris continues.
The sea dragon directly informed the townspeople of the change in the form of the ceremony. You know that, don't you, Father? Everyone in the town must be wondering about it. As a family of lords, I think we should give our people accurate information.
'That's for me to decide. In due time, I'll just give you the information you need: .......
'But it seems to have already become a rumour among the people -?
Iris cuts off the words and makes a listening motion. Your father can't help but imitate her.
You hear voices outside the window, around the mansion. It's like a bard. I'm singing in a beautiful voice.
'But Kerkator, the sea dragon, is merciful and will not show a new way to the suffering priestess.
Like the daughter of the sea dragon, who abandoned her dragon status and lived in love.
He told her to renounce her position as a priestess and live in love.
After saying this, the sea dragon was inscribed with the words on the door.
I will tell you those amazing words on my song.
How did you get this information?
Rumor has it that a copy of the words carved by the sea dragon is circulating in the Bard's Guild.
This is the reason why my brother blurted out, "You work too much!
It's because during the night, I made a copy of the text that the sea dragon left behind and scattered it around the town before dawn. Especially carefully to the Bard's Guild. Yes, we also distributed them to the Adventurer's Guild, so there are probably rumors about them outside the town by now.
That's a good thing.
Oh, the regular captain is trying to get rid of the bards. He looks very angry. "Yeah, yeah, yeah, no, no, no..." "So, this is all bullshit! I can't allow it (glancing at me). After the lord has allowed it, though! And... You can't hide anything, can you?
"Kairon says. "Let Iris' love for her beloved live on. He considered it a 're-enactment of the original ritual'. And as proof of that, he gave me this.
Again, Iris continues to explain to your father.
As he spoke, I noticed that he was touching the collar with scales around his neck - a collar with scales.
A shiver ran down my spine. I felt a connection with my brother.
From deep within, courage seems to rise up.
'Who is that person! 'Iris!'
Do we need a name other than 'one recognized by the sea dragon'?
I'm your father.
'If the family was truly trustworthy, there's no way Neuer-Hapheumea would try to kidnap Iris, would there? 'Never let your emotions get the better of you and miss an opportunity' - wasn't it your father who taught you this proverb?
This is the crucial moment.
Iris looks back at her father from the front.
Ever since he was a little boy, his father never looked at Iris.
The one who, like Noiel-Hafeumea, called Iris a 'scaled monster' and treated her only as a tool for the festival.
And now, he is much, much frightened.
Is he scared of Iris? Or is it the sea dragon that is backing him?
If you insist, can you make a 'contract' with me, father? In exchange for Iris speaking about that person, I will not do anything to harm him. He will not divulge any information to anyone else without permission.
Slowly, I will tell you. Every word, no mistake.
My little body trembles.
Why is it that Iris is so tiny?
If she were as big as Rita and Aine, she wouldn't be scared to be alone.
The person that Iris loves is the one that the sea dragon Kerkator has recognized. If your father hurts that person, Iris will punish him in the name of the sea dragon!
That's what you say to your lord?
''Iris has a say in the ritual. And until it's the one the sea dragon approves of, it's a ritual for Iris!
Iris takes out The Medallion of the Covenant.
Your father responds ...... reluctantly, but he complies.
'Iris will tell you who the 'loved one' is. Your father will not do anything to harm that person. He will not divulge information to others without permission. I promise not to hold him in bondage - that's fine.
"Okay, ...... 'Contracts,'
"'Contracts'
Kachin, Iris and the others hammer the medallion.
Iris breathes a sigh of relief so that she won't be noticed.
I had a meeting with Souma-sama - big brother about the flow up to this point.
He told me that he would accept Iris without any questions.
But his brother's house is next door. Even if Iris were to change her appearance and move there, the members of the lord's household would still find out about it someday.
If the adventurers kidnapped the priestess and used her as a slave, it would be a problem for my brother.
Besides, Iris doesn't have the fighting skills that the other slaves have.
As it is now, she will be a liability. That would disqualify her from being a slave.
So I have decided.
I will continue to serve as Iris's maid of honor, guardian and liaison to the master.
Rafilia-san holds out her hand.
Iris squeezes his hand in a firm grip.
"Iris promised your father that she would stay here until the lord's house settles down.
Of course, if your brother is leaving Ilgafa, I'll follow him, no questions asked, right?
''Since you can now go out freely, I will ask Rafilia-san to be your escort for that time. Other than that, I'll be responsible for giving you information about the town and quests so that my brothers can live in peace in this town.
If it were true, it would be better if Iris could move the budget of the lord's house.
Other than festival-related matters, Iris doesn't have that much authority.
Well, I'm supposed to help the Lord's family with their work as it is, so I'll try to move things around a little by little to make things work in my brother's favor.
''So, regarding the request from the master, ...... what happened to 'her'?
Raphilia's tone becomes serious.
'I've made a little work of the changeover time for the prison guards, creating a fifteen-minute gap.
Iris replies. 'This is very important.
'So, the Masters will be moving in the meantime.
''She'' will be sent to a prison in the magical research city the day after tomorrow. Contact will be made by then.
Yes, sir. Let's have a meeting with the master later.
'Later.' ...... Lovely words.
Iris is now free to leave the mansion.
It's like my life has just popped open right in front of me. I've never done that before.
Being a miko has been hard on Iris, though.
If I wasn't a maiden, I wouldn't have met my brother - Soma-sama .......
For that, I want to sincerely thank Kairyu for that.
...... Then, I have a favor to ask Rafilia-san.
Now, you are going to be a normal girl.
As a senior slave, could you tell me what your brother likes to wear?
Iris opened the closet.
I don't have that many clothes. There are a few dresses for ceremonies and going out, and the rest are just loungewear.
Since going out is basically a sneak peek, I can't wear a dress. It's too conspicuous.
Here, we should have Rafilia-san, the senior slave, pick out an outfit that won't be rude to go out in front of her brother - preferably one that will say 'cute' - and have her pick it out for us.
'...... It's not right. They are in the wrong order. Dear Iris.
But Miss Raphilia shook her head.
She looks at Iris with a stern face.
You don't think ...... Iris has made ...... some terrible mistake?
Choosing from the clothes is a silly thing to do. The first thing to choose is the underwear.
?
As a slave, you must be prepared to leave everything to your master. Also, you may have to take your underwear off in front of people. And if you do, you will embarrass your master by wearing disgusting underwear!
You did not? My brother never forced a slave to take off his pants in public.
There was ..........
When the "Knights of Divine Life" attacked me in the dungeon, Rafilia-san in front of me didn't hesitate to take off her underwear and feed it to the slime.
That was it.
Rafilia-san is a slave to her brother with that much determination.
'...... Raphilia-Grace-san ...... how amazing ......'
He's an expert archer, slime wielder, courageous and titty-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie - no, that doesn't matter.
The fact that such a person would help Iris: ......
"May I call you master ......?
Iris couldn't help but mutter.
'Please, Raphilia. Please guide Iris so that she can work for her brother!
Oh, I'm so embarrassed.
Raphilia pressed her cheeks with a bright red face.
Iris had always learned. Her knowledge of being a priestess, of sea dragon legends, of scheming, of accounting, of business administration. I'm good at learning. I'm sure there are things I can learn from him as well.
''I understand! Raphilia will be responsible for teaching you to be a worthy slave to your master, Iris-sama!
Yes, please!
Then we'll start with the underwear: ...... I was wondering if this would ever happen, and I borrowed Aine's treasured copy of her "Shobutashigi". It's a free size, so please send this to Iris at .......
It's a thrill.
It's as if a new world is opening up to me.
Iris listened intently to Rafilia-san's explanation with shining eyes.
And then──...
'I've come to visit! Brother... no, master!
Iris visits Souma's house.
Her brother was reading a book in the living room. Aine has just prepared her lunch and Cecil and Rita are helping her.
Iris also tries to help, but she says, "It's okay," she says. Iris, please talk to Naa-kun. I know it's "punsuka" to treat customers, but we'll take your word for it. There are times when I have to talk to my brother, you know.
Sorry to bother you, brother.
Iris bows to her brother in the chair.
I was able to say it without stumbling.
I was worried that I wouldn't be able to say it right, because the moment I saw my brother, my heart leapt in my chest, but I'm relieved. I'm relieved. I hold my chest and sigh. I can tell even I'm blushing.
...... I wonder if my brother has noticed me.
'Welcome, Iris,'
My brother suggests a chair next to me and I sit down.
On the living room wall are my brother's black sword and a leather armor. I heard you don't have any quests planned for today, what's going on?
I'm glad to hear that the lord has given you permission.
Yes, my dear. Dear Mr. Souma. I have an announcement to make.
There's a lot to talk about.
First, let's start with the information about "her". That she's being transferred to the magical research city. Arrangements have been made for you to meet her. Then there's .......
There's so much to talk about, it's mind boggling.
Shall I tell you about your father? How he got forgiveness.
Or shall we talk about how Iris supports your brother's life?
And then, and then...
Dinner's ready.
You should eat as well, Mr. Iris.
'You can sit on your sister Rita's lap if you want, okay?
Can you do it on my lap, master?
But first, let's go to dinner.
Cecil, Rita, Aine and Master. And of course, my brother, too.
Come to think of it, it's the first time I've ever sat around a table with someone I like.
It's strange. Being with her brother, Iris is full of firsts.
''So, how did your lord react? Do you think you'll get along with Raphilia?
For some reason, Iris turned bright red at her brother's words.
To the sea dragon, I should have wished for it.
So that I could be with Soma-Nagi-sama forever.
So that I can always communicate my feelings to her properly.
Yes. Rafilia-san has become Iris's teacher.
Sir!
Rafilia-san and I look at each other and laugh.
I'm going to learn a lot of things from Rafilia-san, and I'm going to learn a lot about my brother, and I'm going to do my best to be useful - one day, my brother and .......
But that's still a long way off.
For now, she has a group of kind friends and her beloved brother - her husband.
That's enough for Iris.
Thank you very much. Kelkator, the sea dragon.
The guardian god that should be migrating in the distant sea - the distant ancestors, Iris prays to them today too.
To thank her for making Iris into Souma-sama's, and...
I wish for days like this to last forever. ......
It's the only thing that Iris wishes for next to (next to) her brother.