Chapter 740: The Power of a King ⑥ (2/2)

[Kuhhh, gaaahhhhhh!?]

As soon as Isis finished her words, the frozen earth and the magic bombardment shattered into pieces, leaving only ice crystals danzing in mid air.

[……That's an amazing staff…… Even my Cocytus Zero…… can't shatter it.]

[……Haahhh…… Haahhh……]

ἀποκάλυψις is a Heart Tool, and it can never be broken unless Iris' heart shatters. However, that didn't mean that she can use it as an invincible shield.

ἀποκάλυψις is Iris' heart itself, and thus, receiving powerful attacks with one's Heart Tool takes a toll on her mentally. Dropping down on her knees, Iris' ragged breath leaked out white clouds…… and the result of the mock battle was now obvious to everyone.

[……Do you still…… want to continue?]

[……No…… That's enough. I know that I won't win…… but for me to be defeated with just two moves, no, with just one move…… The world really is vast.]

[……Iris can still…… become even stronger…… Now, I'm just…… a little stronger than you…… but who knows…… what will happen next.]

[……Do you think I might be able to win next time?]

[…… I don't know…… However…… unless you give up…… I think that…… the possibility of that happening…… isn't zero…… Being involved with others…… If I had given up…… I wouldn't have…… met Kaito.]

[………………..]

She was in a difficult and painful situation, and there were many times when she almost gave up. However, even until the end, she never gave up. After looking at Isis, who told her how she was able to meet Kaito with a smile, Iris closed her eyes and thought for a while.

After a few moments of silence, Iris opened her eyes, and looking at Isis with a smile, she spoke.

[……This is something I would also like to ask of you. ”Isis-sama”, would you accept me as your subordinate?]

[……Are you…… alright with me?]

[You are more than enough. You definitely have the makings of a King.]

[……The makings…… of a King?]

[Yes, the fact that I want to serve you now, the charm that attracts others closer to you, means that you have the makings of a king, of which something I do not have. I have seen how capable Isis-sama is, and I am convinced that you are worthy of entrusting my fangs. That alone is enough for me.]

Iris Illuminus…… She is not a person without manners. In fact, she knows how to be polite and speaks in a tone that is appropriate for the person she is talking to.

The fact that she calls Isis with a ”-sama” attached to her name and speaks to her with honorifics…… was the best proof that Iris recognizes Isis as her master.

[……Unnn…… Unnn…… Thanks…… I will be…… in your care…… Iris.]

[Yes, Isis-sama.]

Her first subordinate, someone that the Six Kings had that she didn't…… Looking at the hand held out by Isis, whose eyes teared up in joy, Iris firmly grasped her hand.

Later, she became the first of the Death King's subordinates, leading her executives ”The Pleiades”, known as Death King Isis Remnant's trusted retainer————— This was the new beginning of the ”Black Violent Star”, Iris Illuminus.

(T/N: Koku bousei)

<Afterword>

~ ~ Death King's Executive Subordinate ~ ~

”Black Violent Star” Iris Illuminus

After this incident, she became Isis' subordinate. She has quite the serious character, so when she decided that she was to serve Isis, she moved her residence to Isis' castle to serve her well. During the day, she spends her time in Isis' castle, and at night, she spends her time at the bar in Kaito's mansion, entertaining him and chatting with Alice.

However, Isis' excitement at having her first subordinate was through the roof, and within a few days of serving her…… Iris tilted her head, wondering why it looked like she wasn't Isis' subordinate and was instead her friend.

Frankly speaking, she doesn't have any work to do at the moment, so during the day, she just spends her time in Isis' castle, talking to her, having tea with her, reading books with her, and training with her…… In the future, Iris has been asking herself many times what exactly is a subordinate.

With the help of the many books in Isis' castle and the guidance of Isis and Alice, her skills rapidly improved and soon became a competent member within the Six King's executive subordinates.

After a while, for some reason, the head of the War King's subordinates started to come to play (train) with her a lot, and Isis' castle became a bit livelier. Of course, Isis became overjoyed.